Plano hosts DART Red Line stations at Parker Road, Downtown Plano, and Bush Turnpike, plus the new Silver Line. Surrounding zoning emphasizes mixed-use Downtown Plano district standards encouraging higher density adjacent to rail platforms.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit operates the Red Line into Parker Road in Plano with stops at Downtown Plano and Bush Turnpike. The Silver Line, opening in stages, adds an east-west connection through Plano linking to DFW Airport. The Downtown Plano zoning district applies form-based mixed-use standards within walking distance of the historic depot and Red Line platform, allowing residential above retail with reduced parking minimums. Around suburban stations, planned development district overlays adjust setbacks and density. The Comprehensive Plan identifies station-area redevelopment as a priority focus area.
Developments in mixed-use station zones must meet form-based standards on building height, frontage type, and ground-floor activation. Variances must go through Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council with public hearings.
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