Fearing its standards would impede the rebuilding of tornado-stricken neighborhoods, Rowlett is scaling back its construction requirements to encourage residents to rebuild after the Dec. 26 storms.
Recent updates to codes dealing with new residential construction don’t necessarily fit the tone of Rowlett’s older neighborhoods. For instance, the city now requires 100 percent masonry on single-family residential exteriors. And it has outlawed garages that face streets.
CLICK HERE to read more from our media partners at The Dallas Morning News.
Copyright THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
