
About the LDC Update
The Town of Little Elm is working to update the rules and regulations that guide development in the town - the Land Development Code (LDC). To see documents, presentations, and background materials related to the project, visit the Documents page.
Project Goals
Overarching goals for the LDC update include:
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Establish clear standards that result in predicable processes and results.
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Develop flexible, context-sensitive standards that work as well with new, large developments as individual properties and infill development so the community can adapt to future changes.
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Achieve high-quality development and redevelopment projects that are consistent community expectations and State and Federal law.
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Improve the link between land use and transportation by considering the safety, convenience, and comfort of people walking, rolling, biking, or driving.
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Create development review processes that are as simple, streamlined, flexible, and easy to administer and enforce as possible.
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Improve user-friendliness with a document that is easy to read, understand, and interpret, and includes tables, graphics, and illustrations to accompany standards.

Project Team
The LDC Update team is made up of City staff and an expert consultant team who specialise in land development code.

Town of Little Elm
Development Services
The Development Services staff from the Town of Little Elm are leading the LDC project. They administer the Town's land use code every day, and their knowledge and experience will ensure the LDC will reflect the vision and needs of the Little Elm community.

Land Development Code Consultant
Goebel Partners
Goebel Partners is a consulting practice focused on plan implementation—helping communities turn vision into action through clear, effective, and creative development regulations. Their work is grounded in the belief that great regulations should make it easier to build great places—places that reflect local identity, invite reinvestment, and stand the test of time.

Community Engagement, Testing, Graphics
Olsson Studio
Olsson Studio, with local offices near Little Elm, is assisting with community engagement and with development of code illustrations and code testing.

Project Timeline
PHASE 1
Jun-Aug 2024
Project Initiation & Management
Background Research
Stakeholder Interviews
PHASE 2
July-Oct 2024
Code Diagnostic Assessment
Draft Code Assessment
PHASE 3
We are here!
Oct 2024-2026
New Draft LDC
Districts &Uses
Development Standards
Administration & Procedures
Consolidated Draft
PHASE 4
2027
LDC Presentation & Adoption
Adoption Draft
Public Meetings
Final LDC


