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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in The Colony public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Accessory structure rules and lot coverage limits
The city currently bans 'mother-in-law suites' on most single-family lots. Council is exploring allowing them with strict limits — owner-occupied, no rentals, big-lot-only — to help multigenerational families, but parking and wastewater capacity worries remain.
Blue Sky Sports Center litigation resolution and asset sale
The city consented to the sale of Blue Sky's building and assets, resolving the TOCA Colony v. Blue Sky litigation. Terms were worked out in closed session.
Homestead exemption stays at 5%
Residents flooded council inboxes asking for a bigger homestead exemption, but with sales tax and hotel tax revenue down and mid-year budget cuts already made, no council member would move to raise it. The exemption stays at 5%, and members said they may revisit it next year if revenues recover.
Film Friendly certification guidelines
The council adopted formal guidelines for film production in the city, a step toward Texas Film Commission 'Film Friendly' certification that could bring media productions — and their spending — to The Colony.
Jefferson Grandscape II multifamily development
A five-story, 277-unit apartment building is planned on 3.8 acres of what is now NFM parking lot at Grandscape. Most units are one-bedroom, and parking comes mostly from the existing NFM deck rather than new on-site spaces.