Allen City Council members approved three key measures during their regular meeting on June 23 at Allen City Hall. The actions included updating the city’s land development code, hiring a firm to review impact fees, and scheduling the next fiscal year’s budget workshop. Allen is located approximately 9 miles east of Frisco.
The council voted to amend the administrative portion of the Allen Land Development Code to align with state statutes. Texas law mandates specific notification procedures for municipalities with populations exceeding 100,000 when adopting model codes. The amendment clarifies the duties of the Buildings and Standards Commission, specifically its responsibility to host public hearings and provide recommendations to the council. Community Development Director Hayley Angel stated during a June 23 work session that the change codifies the commission's historical role, noting that the code must explicitly define these duties.
Council members also authorized a $195,500 contract with civil engineering consulting firm Birkhoff, Hendricks and Carter L.L.P. to update the city’s impact fee structure. State law requires cities to re-examine these fees every five years, including an independent financial audit. Impact fees are collected from developers to help cover the costs of capital improvements and facility expansions for water, wastewater, and transportation infrastructure resulting from new development. City documents describe the fees as a mechanism to ensure each development pays an equitable share for its impact on the community’s utility and transportation networks.
Additionally, the council established August 21 through 23, 2026, as the dates for the upcoming budget workshop. This annual event allows council members to review the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. City staff will present information on projects requiring funding that align with the city’s strategic plan. The workshop will take place at a hotel in Allen.
During the June 23 work session, Allen Police Chief Steve Dye provided an update on the department’s automated license plate reader program. Dye indicated that residents may see an increase in these devices throughout the community in the future. The council also unanimously approved a specific use permit for Dynamite Performance Golf to operate in a space on Bethany Drive.
