You've probably seen these signs around Plano: "Proposed Zoning Change." But do you know what all goes into the zoning process? Christina Day, Director of Planning, joins Steve and Shannah to explain zoning in Plano and how you can get involved. Spring is finally here in Plano and happily, so are many of our much-missed spring events.

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WHAT'S NEW: April

Spring Tree Giveaway

Easter Egg Hound Hunt

Underground Movement Festival

Great American Clean Up

Waste Ace Fair

Liberty Block Party

Dangers of Pedestrians in the Roadway

BEHIND THE SCENES: Zoning with Christina Day, Director of Planning

Plano's Planning Department

Call a Planner: 972-941-7151

Zoning Process

Plano Zoning Ordinance

Recent Development and Zoning Map

Planning & Zoning Commission

Sign up for the Zoning Alert Tool

Active Zoning Petitions

Zoning Case Response Map

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Stay informed and Trash to treasures

Sign up to receive Plano City News

Community Garage Sale

Each month the City receives hundreds of questions through email and social media. Steve and Shannah open up the Ask Plano inbox to answer several recent questions. March is busy, with the return of the Taste of Plano Foodies pass and a new fun event, the Texas Forever Fest. Plus sign up now for the zoning alert tool and make plans to attend the Public Safety Town Hall.

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WHAT'S NEW: March

Taste of Plano Foodie Pass

Texas Forever Fest

Sign up to receive Plano City News

BEHIND THE SCENES: Questions to Ask Plano

Donate books to the Plano Public Library

Texas Pure Products

Replace your trash or recycling cart

Construction updates for Plano Parks

Report lost animal

Contact Property Standards

Map of Plano parks and trails

Learn what you can recycle

Park rules

Listening Tour

Road project updates

Plano's Code of Ordinances

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Zoning Alert Tool and Public Safety Town Hall

Sign up for the Zoning Alert Tool

Town Hall

Plano Mayor John Muns presented his first State of the City address since his election in conjunction with the Plano Chamber Annual Meeting. Presented as a joint effort between the Plano Chamber of Commerce, City of Plano, and Plano Independent School District, this virtual event also featured updates from the school district, remarks from Plano Chamber leadership, and the passing of the gavel from Steve McSwain to Emily Zoog. This bonus episode features the Mayor's speech. If you are interested in watching the full event, please visit the City's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rLXoAYHS5jw

Do you know everything available to help make life in Plano a little easier? Steve and Shannah have a helpful 101 on Living in Plano. Abba Yaney joins the podcast to talk about how Plano uses social media to connect with residents. Plus we want you to join us for the 2022 Listening Tour.

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WHAT'S NEW: February

Follow our City of Plano social media sites

Sign up for Emergency Alerts with Plano City Call

Sign up for Collection Reminders so you never miss your Trash & Recycling day

Sign up for City of Plano e-newsletters to stay in-the-know

Learn about your City Council members

Register your pets with the City of Plano (required)

Subscribe to the City's podcast, Inside Plano

Sign up for a free Plano Public Library card

Discover our great trails and affordable recreation centers and pools

Explore the road construction webpage to find construction information near your location and commute

Check out this graphic to know who to call with concerns near your property

Download the Fix It Plano app to report issues throughout the City

Add the Plano non-emergency number to your phone: 972-424-5678

Consider volunteering in Plano to learn more about your City

BEHIND THE SCENES: The City is Social with Abba Yaney

Guide to the City's Social Media Channels

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Listening Tour and Public Safety Town Hall

Plano Listening Tour

Town Hall

2021 was a surprisingly busy year. Steve and Shannah take a look back at the year that was we move into a new year. They also peek at things coming in 2022 and reflect on their favorite projects from last year.

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LOOKING FORWARD: 2022

DARTzoom

Plano Listening Tour

Oak Point Recreation Center outdoor pool project

Davis Library project

Fire Training Facility

Harrington Library project

Chief Biggerstaff Swearing In

FAVORITE THINGS: Videos and Recaps

Stoler on the Street

Council recaps in Plano City News

Your bond dollars are at work in Plano! Steve and Shannah get you up to date on what's underway. Melissa Shadowens joins the podcast to talk about the Harrington Library expansion and renovation project. Plus we have holiday happenings and important information about tree removal.

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WHAT'S NEW: December

Dickens in Downtown

Holiday Celebration with the Plano Community Band

Christmas Holiday Art Camp

Get Creative: Ornament Extravaganza

Plano Public Library monthly events

Special Paid Collections

Council Chamber renovation project

Plano Recreation Memberships

Oak Point Recreation Center outdoor pool project

Davis Library project

BEHIND THE SCENES: Harrington Library with Melissa Shadowens

Harrington Library project

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Join Team Plano and Changes to Council Meeting Schedule

Jobs at the City of Plano

Plano City Council meetings

There's work underway at Collin Creek and it's happening underground. Caleb Thornhill joins the podcast to talk about the massive culvert improvement project. Steve and Shannah also bring you the latest on events in Plano, including the moving Plano Flags of Honor.

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WHAT'S NEW: November

Accolades

Fittest Neighborhood Competition 2021

Plano Neighborhood Services

Plano Flags of Honor

Texas Recycles Day

Underground Movement Festival

Town Hall

Plano Christmas Market

BEHIND THE SCENES: Collin Creek Culverts with Caleb Thornhill

Engineering department

Community Investment Program monthly status report

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Give us feedback and Plano Library Speaks

City of Plano Customer Satisfaction Survey

Plano Library Speaks podcast

About this Series:

We know many people are interested in Plano's Comprehensive Plan Review process. While meetings may be difficult to record due to the work session format, we'll do our best to share audio with you here on Inside Plano as a bonus content episode. The audio will be unedited unless there are sections that don't make sense to broadcast. This means you might hear variations in sound levels and the audio will primarily capture the consultant team as they facilitate the committee's work. Any agenda portions of the meeting edited out of the audio broadcast will be indicated in the show notes.

About this Episode:

This bonus episode contains the audio from the September 28, 2021 meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee.

The meeting agenda can be found here.

The meeting can be watched online here.

You can follow the status of the draft plan by visiting the project website: PlanoCompPlanReview.org.

Summer is winding down and some of us have received higher water bills. Are you wondering why? Katie Masucci joins the podcast with everything you need to know about water use. Steve and Shannah also have the details on improvements coming to medians throughout Plano and important property tax exemptions for homeowners.

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WHAT'S NEW: September

Plano Balloon Festival

Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive

Nuttiest Neighborhood Competition

Construction Projects in Plano

Trees in Plano

Property Tax Exemptions

Collin County Central Appraisal District

Denton County Central Appraisal District

BEHIND THE SCENES: Water with Katie Masucci

Online Water Bill Reading

"Outdoors" by Katie Masucci

SEED programs

Online how-to learning

THOSE OTHER THINGS: We're here to help

Water in Plano

Emergency COVID-19 housing resources and assistance

About this Series:

We know many people are interested in Plano's Comprehensive Plan Review process. While meetings may be difficult to record due to the work session format, we'll do our best to share audio with you here on Inside Plano as a bonus content episode. The audio will be unedited unless there are sections that don't make sense to broadcast. This means you might hear variations in sound levels and the audio will primarily capture the consultant team as they facilitate the committee's work. Any agenda portions of the meeting edited out of the audio broadcast will be indicated in the show notes.

About this Episode:

This bonus episode contains the audio from the August 17, 2021 meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee.

The meeting agenda can be found here.

The meeting can be watched online here.

You can follow the status of the draft plan by visiting the project website: PlanoCompPlanReview.org.