Plano’s historic Lavon Farms is entering a new chapter. With a unanimous vote, the Plano City Council approved plans for a 215-acre mixed-use development that combines modern housing, parks, and a preserved portion of the city’s agricultural heritage. Construction could begin as early as 2026. The council’s Dec. 8 approval rezoned the longtime dairy property from agricultural use to a residential community design. This classification, established under the Envision Oak Point Plan, guides the thoughtful development of northeast Plano. The rezoning followed a unanimous recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission in November.

A Century of Local History

Lavon Farms has deep roots in Plano, dating back to the 1930s, when the Moore family purchased the property from its original homesteaders. For generations, the farm raised Guernsey and Jersey cows, producing award-winning raw milk and the Lucky Layla dairy line.

At its peak, the farm grazed more than 200 cows. While most relocated to East Texas in 2010, a small herd remained to support raw milk sales, preserving a visible link to Plano’s rural past even as the surrounding city expanded.

Development Plan Highlights

The 215.7-acre project, located off Jupiter Road north of Parker Road, will be built in multiple phases over the next five to ten years. Key components include:

• 626 single-family homes
• 1,052 multifamily units
• 37 acres of open space, including 10 acres of parks, a micro farm, and ranch
• A protected rural preserve maintaining at least half of the original farmstead structures

The rural preserve is designed to retain Lavon Farms’ agricultural identity, operating as a micro-farm and ranch while the surrounding neighborhood develops.

Three Distinct Subdistricts

The plan organizes the property into three subdistricts:

• Subdistrict A: A mix of detached and attached homes with private streets and open space
• Subdistrict B: Multifamily buildings ranging from two to four stories
• Subdistrict C: The farm reserve area, including limited nonresidential uses, single-family homes, and open space

This phased approach aims to balance housing types, provide supporting infrastructure, and create predictability as the community grows.

Next Steps

According to Plano Director of Planning Mike Bell, full build-out could take five to ten years. The redevelopment preserves the essence of Lavon Farms while introducing a modern residential and recreational community, marking both an ending and a new beginning for the historic property.