CARROLLTON TRANSIT CENTER DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
The purpose of the Transit Center District is to implement the adopted recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan by accommodating and encouraging new development and redevelopment near the DART Light Rail Stations. The goals of the district are:
To capitalize on the convergence of regional transit, freeways and arterial roadways to create major urban and village centers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that offer a variety of housing, retail and office uses not commonly present in other areas of the Metroplex. To provide development and land use flexibility within the framework of a form-based development code. To provide a mix of residential, retail and office uses in a pedestrian-friendly district.
The intent of the Transit Center Zoning Ordinance is:
To provide a comfortable and attractive environment for pedestrians which include such things as buildings framing public space, street trees, lighting and awnings that will attract pedestrians. To construct buildings close to the sidewalk and street. To construct continuous building frontage along block faces except where it is desirable to provide for pedestrian and auto pass-throughs to parking at mid block. To provide shared parking both on-street and in the center of blocks that will benefit the entire district. To contribute to the definition and use of public parks and plazas. To design streets and buildings which will contribute to creating a safe environment. To build on the character reflected in the Old Downtown.
Urban Core
	This is will be a high density area adjacent to the future rail station intended to permit a mix of residential (high-rise apartments/condominiums and townhouses), retail, office and entertainment uses. It is intended for use where there is a very high degree of accessibility and availability of infrastructure. It is intended to be separated from low density suburban residential districts. Minimum Height of Structures: Four stories Maximum Height of Structures: Unlimited
Urban Center
	This will be a moderate density, mixed use district intended to permit residential (mid-rise apartments, condominiums and townhouses), retail, office and entertainment uses but at a lower density than the Urban Core. It is also intended for use where there is a high level of access and infrastructure. It is not intended to be located adjacent to low density residential districts. Minimum Height of Structures: Two stories Maximum Height of Structures: Six stories
Urban Fringe
	This will be a lower density urban transition district which will be primarily residential in character (low intensity apartments, condominiums and townhouse), but may contain live/work residences where persons can live and work in the same unit. The height of the structures will be reduced in closer proximity to the existing single family neighborhoods. Minimum Height of Structures: Two stories Maximum Height of Structures: Four stories, but limited to two stories when within 200 feet of single-family zoned property
Historic Core
	This will be a mixed use district of 2-3 story residential (loft apartments/condominiums and townhouses), retail, office and entertainment uses. It is intended to be utilized adjacent to the historic Downtown Square to preserve and enhance the character of this area. Minimum Height of Structures: Two stories Maximum Height of Structures: Three stories