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At its June 22, 2026 regular meeting, the Farmersville Planning and Zoning Commission took up a mix of zoning changes that could shape where some businesses and housing types go next. The discussion touched neighborhoods, school areas, future development and how the city wants to prepare before bigger projects land on its doorstep.

Manufactured Homes Shift To SF3 Areas

Commissioners recommended a zoning change that would allow new HUD code manufactured homes by right in SF3 zoning districts, instead of requiring a specific use permit in SF1 and SF2 areas. Staff said the change is needed because of a new state law that no longer lets the city require that permit and requires manufactured homes to be allowed in at least one district.

Where The Change Would Apply

During the public hearing, staff said SF3 areas include land near J.W. Spain Boulevard by the ballpark and the Camden area, though Camden also has planned development rules tied to it. Officials said the change would apply only to new manufactured homes, not existing ones. For residents, that means current homes are untouched while future placement gets steered into a defined zoning category.

Smoke And CBD Stores Face New Distance Rules

The commission also recommended a new zoning rule for smoke, tobacco and CBD stores. The proposal adds formal definitions to the city code and would require new shops to stay at least 500 feet from schools and 1,500 feet from another similar shop. The goal discussed at the meeting was to keep these stores from clustering and from landing too close to campuses.

Current Retailers Would Not Be Hit

Officials said the rule is aimed mainly at stand-alone vape, tobacco and CBD shops, not grocery stores or drugstores that sell tobacco in a small section. The city’s existing shop on the highway would not be affected. That gives the city a way to manage future locations without forcing current businesses to change.

Minor Plat Approved In ETJ

Commissioners approved the minor plat for Sandoval 698 Addition on County Road 698, south of U.S. 380 in Farmersville’s ETJ. The plat divides part of a larger tract into three 3-acre lots. Staff said the property is outside the flood zone and includes utility information, with right-of-way being set aside for possible future county road expansion.

Gas Station Limits Move Forward For More Review

The commission revisited a draft ordinance for convenience stores with gas pumps and leaned toward a simple cap: no more than two at any intersection. Members said they want to avoid future corners becoming clogged with multiple large gas stations and heavier traffic. No final vote was taken, and the ordinance is expected to return next month in a more finished form.

Mixed Use Working Group Takes Shape

Commissioners voted to appoint Jim Foy and Lisa Gasparri to a working group on mixed use zoning for future planned developments. The group will include members from P&Z, City Council and the 4A board. That step follows a joint workshop where leaders agreed the city needs a clearer policy before bigger mixed use proposals start arriving.

Data Center Debate Heads To City Council

The commission also voted to ask City Council for permission to spend staff and legal time studying possible rules for data centers. Members said they do not want the city caught flat-footed if a proposal appears, especially with concerns raised about water use, environmental effects and limited job creation. No zoning rules were written Tuesday night, but the city is now being asked whether to start that process.

By the end of the meeting, Farmersville P&Z had advanced two zoning amendments, approved a three-lot plat, picked members for a mixed use policy group and signaled it wants to get ahead of data center questions. Next month, commissioners are expected to see the gas station ordinance come back and could also hear more on mixed use planning and whether City Council wants data center rules explored further.

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Collin County Commissioners Court on June 22 spent most of its Farmersville-relevant time on a controversial development fight in Parker that also drew a direct comparison to MUD-backed growth in Farmersville. The court also approved county records preservation work funded outside the main budget, a county service used by residents across Collin County, including Farmersville.

Parker Development Debate Pulls Farmersville Into The Conversation

The biggest discussion centered on the final plat for Restore the Grasslands, a 624-lot residential development in unincorporated Collin County near Parker. During public comment, former Parker Mayor Jerry Tartolino argued the project did not fit Parker and said MUD-style development had been seen in places such as Nevada and Farmersville, using Farmersville as an example in the debate over denser growth patterns in eastern Collin County.

Court Approves Restore The Grasslands Plat With Conditions

After a long legal and engineering discussion, commissioners voted 3-1 to approve the Restore the Grasslands plat with conditions. County engineering staff said the application was administratively complete and that remaining issues would have to be addressed before construction or final recording.

Temporary Workers Approved To Speed Up County File Preservation

The court also approved using the county's records management and preservation fund to hire 10 temporary workers for about 16 weeks. The workers will help label and verify tens of thousands of civil, mental health, probate, and miscellaneous files so they can be preserved more quickly. County officials said the work will be paid from a preservation fund, not the main county budget, and it supports records access for residents countywide, including in Farmersville.

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Freedom Through Music: Clay Potter And Band Celebrate The Birthday Of America📅 July 3 | 6:00 PM
📍 The Onion Shed, Downtown Farmersville
Celebrate Independence Day weekend in Downtown Farmersville with live music from Clay Potter and Band at The Onion Shed. Bring a lawn chair, wear your dancing shoes, and settle in for a Friday evening of music, community, and small-town summer energy.
Sponsored by the Farmersville Parks and Recreation Board, the Farmersville Economic Development 4B Board, and the City of Farmersville.

🛍️ Farmersville Market
📅 July 4 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Historic Onion Shed, 154 S Main St, Farmersville, TX 75442
A classic Saturday outing with local vendors, fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and plenty of community charm. If you like your shopping with a side of small-town sparkle, this is your move.

📅 July 4 | 10:00 AM
The Historic Onion Shed, 154 S Main St, Farmersville, TX 75442
Start your Fourth of July with a free 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run on the Chaparral Trail. No registration is needed, so bring the family for a run, walk, or hike, then stick around for vendors from the Farmersville Chamber of Commerce.

🦩 Let's Flamingle
📅 July 10 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Downtown Farmersville Square
This annual sip-and-shop brings pink outfits, flamingo flair, drink samples, snacks, and shopping deals to the Square. Very fun, very summery, and absolutely the right excuse to lean into your boldest pink moment.Help Keep Farmersville Informed