Lubbock has no formal transit-oriented-community overlay, but the Plan Lubbock 2040 framework supports denser mixed-use development along Citibus high-frequency routes and near the Texas Tech and downtown transfer stations.
Citibus operates Lubbock's fixed-route bus system with key transfer points at the Downtown Plaza, Texas Tech, and South Plains Mall. Plan Lubbock 2040 identifies these corridors as priorities for mixed-use redevelopment, encouraging higher residential density and retail along Broadway, University Avenue, and 19th Street. Unlike Los Angeles or Dallas, Lubbock has no by-right TOC density-bonus ordinance; developers seeking enhanced density must pursue rezoning or Planned Unit Development approvals. Pedestrian-oriented design standards apply to new construction in Texas Tech-adjacent districts.
No specific TOC ordinance exists, so violations are limited to the underlying zoning district rules. Failing to follow PUD conditions can trigger code enforcement and certificate-of-occupancy holds.
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