Hwy 287 Byp
Ennis, TX 75119

Ennis, Texas, has a designated Corridor Commercial (CC) District in its zoning, focusing on areas along major thoroughfares like the I-45 corridor and Kaufman Street, designed to attract diverse retail, mixed-use, and development by offering incentives, modern infrastructure, and revitalization efforts, connecting historic downtown to growing commercial areas for expanded market reach. 

Key Aspects:

Strategic Location: Aims to leverage proximity to I-45 and create a vibrant northern gateway, drawing from a large regional trade area.
Development Focus: Encourages retail growth, new businesses, and modern development, contrasting with the historic downtown.
Revitalization: Includes projects like the Dallas Street revitalization, enhancing walkability and connecting corridors with downtown.
Zoning (CC): The official zoning classification, allowing for various commercial uses, with recent amendments addressing specific needs like truck stops or self-storage.
Economic Tools: Utilizes incentives, such as the Kaufman Facade Grant Program, to support development within these districts, says the Ennis Economic Development Corp..