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Flower Mound approves ordinance to reduce excess parking spaces
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
Flower Mound is changing the way it regulates parking in an effort to reduce oversized parking lots, support small businesses and create more green space.
The Town Council unanimously approved amendments to its Land Development Regulations at its regular meeting Monday, allowing developers to use...
Key takeaway The Town Council unanimously approved amendments to its Land Development Regulations at its regular meeting Monday, allowing developers to use shared parking agreements based on when neighboring businesses experience peak demand.
Why this matters in Flower Mound News
The new ordinance's emphasis on reducing excess parking spaces aligns with Flower Mound's broader efforts to promote more sustainable and environmentally conscious development. By allowing businesses to share parking spaces, the town can reduce the amount of pavement and increase green spaces, which will help mitigate the urban heat island effect and lessen stormwater runoff. This change is particularly significant for small businesses, which will no longer face the burden of costly parking studies or planned development approvals, making it easier for them to occupy existing retail spaces. As the town continues to grow and develop, the shared parking model will likely become a key component of new projects, such as the proposed hotel at Lakeside Crossing, and may even encourage existing developments to transition to this more efficient and environmentally friendly approach.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Flower Mound is changing the way it regulates parking in an effort to reduce oversized parking lots, support small businesses and create more green space.
The Town Council unanimously approved amendments to its Land Development Regulations at its regular meeting Monday, allowing developers to use...
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