The Central Business District (CBD) plays an important role in the City of Allen due to its historic, cultural, and architectural significance. In fact, Section 4.08.19.1 of the Allen Land Development Code states that the CBD is the "oldest urban area within the city" and that it "has played an important role in serving the city as a unique neighborhood containing local businesses, churches, and housing."
On June 14, 2019, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2439 into law. This law will limit the ability of the City of Allen to regulate building materials with the exception of a "place or area designated for its historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance."
The purpose of this resolution is to reiterate the importance of the CBD within the City of Allen and state that the City will regulate building materials within the Central Business District as permitted within House Bill 2439.