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TX Loc Govt Code § 231.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter D. Military Zones|Section 231.054. Penalty

Sec. 231.054.  PENALTY.  A person commits an offense if the person violates a regulation adopted under this subchapter.  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or by confinement in county jail for a term of not less than 10 days or more than two years.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.071. Purpose

Sec. 231.071.  PURPOSE.  The powers granted under this subchapter are for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, welfare, and morals.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.072 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.072. Definitions

Sec. 231.072.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Lake" means an inland body of standing water, including a reservoir formed by impounding the water of a river or creek but not including an impoundment of salt water or brackish water, that:(A)  has a storage capacity of more than one million acre-feet;  and(B)  is owned in whole or part by a political subdivision of this state, including a special-purpose district or authority.(2)  "Lake area" means the area within 5,000 feet of where the shoreline of a lake would be if the lake were filled to its storage capacity.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.073. Lake Covered by Subchapter

Sec. 231.073.  LAKE COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to a lake that has a construction completion date after June 12, 1985.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.074 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.074. Zoning and Building Construction Ordinances

Sec. 231.074.  ZONING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCES.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may adopt ordinances, not inconsistent with state law, that apply only to the lake area in the county and that regulate:(1)  the height, number of stories, or size of buildings;(2)  the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;(3)  the size of yards and other spaces;(4)  population density;(5)  the location and use of buildings and land for commercial, industrial, residential, or other purposes;  and(6)  building construction standards.(b)  The commissioners court may not regulate the use, design, or placement of public utility buildings, land, or facilities.(c)  The commissioners court may not regulate for siting or zoning purposes new manufactured or industrialized housing that is constructed to preemptive state or federal building standards in any manner that is different from regulation of site-built housing.(d)  The commissioners court shall adopt rules as necessary to carry out this subchapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.075. Local Option Election

Sec. 231.075.  LOCAL OPTION ELECTION.  (a)  This subchapter applies only to a county in which a majority of the voters voting on the question approve this subchapter's grant of authority to the county.  The commissioners court shall order and hold an election if the court is petitioned to do so under Section 231.076.  The commissioners court may not order and hold the election on its own motion.(b)  If an election is held, the ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  "Granting authority to the county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around lakes."|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.076 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.076. Petition; Verification

Sec. 231.076.  PETITION;  VERIFICATION.  (a)  A petition for the local option election must include a statement worded substantially as provided by this subsection and located on each page of the petition preceding the space reserved for signatures:  "This petition is to request that an election be held in (name of county) to authorize the county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas around lakes."(b)  To be valid, a petition must be signed by registered voters of the county in a number equal to at least 10 percent of the number of votes received by all candidates for governor in the county in the most recent gubernatorial general election.  The petition must also include each signer's current voter registration number, printed name, and residence address, including zip code.(c)  Each signer must enter beside the signature the date on which the petition is signed.  A signature may not be counted if the signer fails to include the date or if the date of signing is before the 90th day before the date the petition is submitted to the commissioners court.(d)  Within five days after the date a petition is received in the office of the commissioners court, the commissioners court shall submit the petition for verification to the county clerk, who shall determine whether the petition meets the requirements imposed by this section.  Within 30 days after the date the petition is submitted to the county clerk for verification, the county clerk shall certify in writing to the commissioners court whether the petition is valid.  If the county clerk determines that the petition is invalid, the clerk shall state the reasons for that determination.(e)  If the county clerk certifies that a petition is valid, the commissioners court shall order the election to be held on the first uniform election date authorized by Section 41.001, Election Code, that occurs after the 35th day after the date the court receives the county clerk's certification.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.077 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.077. Lake Planning Commission

Sec. 231.077.  LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION.  (a)  A lake planning commission is established for each lake area in a county subject to this subchapter and is composed of:(1)  three residents of the county who own land in the county, appointed by the county judge;(2)  one resident of each commissioners precinct in the county, appointed by the county commissioner for that precinct;  and(3)  the mayor of each municipality that includes any part of that lake area in the county.(b)  Except for the initial appointed members, the appointed members of a commission are appointed for terms of two years expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.  The initial appointed members are appointed for terms expiring on the first February 1 of an odd-numbered year occurring after the date of their appointment.(c)  A commission annually shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its members.  The commissioners court shall employ staff for the use of the commission in performing its functions.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.078 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.078. Commission Duties; Rules

Sec. 231.078.  COMMISSION DUTIES;  RULES.  (a)  The commissioners court may assign a lake planning commission any duties that the court considers appropriate and that are not inconsistent with this subchapter.(b)  The commissioners court shall adopt rules governing the operations of the commission.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.079 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.079. Commission Studies; Reports; Hearings

Sec. 231.079.  COMMISSION STUDIES;  REPORTS;  HEARINGS.  (a)  At the request of the commissioners court, a lake planning commission shall, or on its own initiative a commission may, conduct studies of the lake area over which it has jurisdiction and prepare reports to advise the commissioners court about the boundaries of the original zoned districts, other regulations for the lake area, and changes to those districts or regulations.(b)  Before the commission may prepare a report, it must hold a public hearing at which members of the public may present testimony about any subject to be included in the commission's report.  The commission shall give notice of the hearing as required by the commissioners court.(c)  If a report will advise the commissioners court about proposed action regarding the zoning classification of a parcel of land, the commission shall send written notice to each landowner, as listed on the county tax rolls, whose land is directly affected by the proposed action or whose land is located within 200 feet of land directly affected.  The notice must inform the landowner of the time and place of the public hearing at which the landowner may present testimony to the commission about the proposed action and must be deposited in the United States mail before the 10th day before the date of the hearing.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.080 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.080. Adoption of Ordinance After Receipt of Report

Sec. 231.080.  ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AFTER RECEIPT OF REPORT.  The commissioners court may adopt a proposed ordinance only after the court receives a lake planning commission's report prepared under Section 231.079 relating to the proposed ordinance.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.081 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.081. Special Exceptions

Sec. 231.081.  SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  The commissioners court may grant a special exception to an ordinance adopted under this subchapter if the court finds that the grant of the special exception will not be contrary to the public interest and that a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in an unnecessary hardship.(b)  The commissioners court shall adopt procedures governing applications, notice, hearings, and other matters relating to the grant of a special exception.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.082 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.082. Conflict With Other Action

Sec. 231.082.  CONFLICT WITH OTHER ACTION.  If an ordinance adopted under this subchapter conflicts with an action of a special-purpose district or authority that owns the lake or reservoir or an action of a municipality that applies to a lake area in the county, the municipal or special-purpose district action controls to the extent of the conflict.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.083 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter E. Zoning Around Certain Lakes|Section 231.083. Enforcement

Sec. 231.083.  ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  The county attorney or other prosecuting attorney representing the county in the district court may file an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of an ordinance adopted under this subchapter.  The court may grant appropriate relief.(b)  If an ordinance adopted under this subchapter defines an offense, an offense under that order is a Class C misdemeanor.  The offense shall be prosecuted in the same manner as an offense defined by state law.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter F. Zoning Around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts|Section 231.101. Legislative Findings; Purpose

Sec. 231.101.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS;  PURPOSE.  (a)  The legislature finds that:(1)  those parts of a county that surround Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts will be frequented for recreational purposes by residents from every part of the state;(2)  orderly development and use of the area is of concern to the entire state; and(3)  buildings in the area that will be frequented for resort or recreational purposes will tend to become congested and to be used in ways that interfere with the proper use of the area as a place of recreation to the detriment of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.(b)  The powers granted under this subchapter are for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, peace, morals, and general welfare and encouraging recreation.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 52(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter F. Zoning Around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts|Section 231.102. Definition

Sec. 231.102.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter "lake area" means the area within 5,000 feet of the project boundary line for Lake Tawakoni or Lake Ray Roberts, which is defined as the 447 foot elevation take line for Lake Tawakoni and the 645 foot elevation take line for Lake Ray Roberts.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 52 (a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter F. Zoning Around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts|Section 231.103. Lakes Covered by Subchapter

Sec. 231.103.  LAKES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter applies only to Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 52(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter F. Zoning Around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts|Section 231.104. Zoning and Building Construction Ordinances

Sec. 231.104.  ZONING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCES.  (a)  The commissioners court of a county may adopt ordinances, not inconsistent with state law, that apply only to the lake area in the county and that regulate:(1)  the height, number of stories, or size of buildings in the area;(2)  the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;(3)  the size of yards and other spaces;(4)  population density;(5)  the location and use of buildings and land for commercial, industrial, residential, or other purposes; and(6)  building construction standards.(b)  The commissioners court may not adopt an ordinance in conflict with Chapter 2154, Occupations Code, or with any rule adopted under that chapter. An ordinance adopted in conflict with that chapter is void.(c)  This Act does not authorize a commissioners court to issue any order or regulation in conflict with a municipal ordinance or state agency rule pertaining to the regulation of billboards or outdoor advertising.  An order or regulation issued in conflict with a municipal ordinance or state agency rule is void.(d)  The commissioners court may not regulate for siting or zoning purposes new manufactured or industrialized housing that is constructed to preemptive state or federal building standards in any manner that is different from regulation of site-built housing.(e)  The commissioners court shall adopt rules as necessary to carry out this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 52(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.823, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter F. Zoning Around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts|Section 231.105. Local Option Election

Sec. 231.105.  LOCAL OPTION ELECTION.  (a)  This subchapter applies only to a county in which a majority of the voters voting on the question approve this subchapter's grant of authority to the county.  The commissioners court shall order and hold an election if the court is petitioned to do so under Section 231.106.  The commissioners court may not order and hold the election on its own motion.(b)  If an election is held, the ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Granting authority to the county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas in the county around (name of the appropriate lake)." Each qualified voter of each affected precinct is entitled to vote in the election.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 52(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter F. Zoning Around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts|Section 231.106. Petition; Verification

Sec. 231.106.  PETITION;  VERIFICATION.  (a)  A petition for a local option election must include a statement worded substantially as follows and located on each page of the petition preceding the space reserved for signatures: "This petition is to request that an election be held in (name of county) to authorize the county to adopt zoning and building construction ordinances for the areas in the county around (name of the appropriate lake)."(b)  To be valid, a petition must be signed by registered voters of the county in a number equal to at least 10 percent of the number of votes received by all candidates for governor in each affected precinct in the most recent gubernatorial general election.  The petition must also include each signer's current voter registration number, printed name, and residence address, including zip code.(c)  Each signer must enter beside the signature the date on which the petition is signed.  A signature may not be counted if the signer fails to include the date or if the date of signing is before the 90th day before the date the petition is submitted to the commissioners court.(d)  Within five days after the date a petition is received in the office of the commissioners court, the commissioners court shall submit the petition for verification to the county clerk, who shall determine whether the petition meets the requirements imposed by this section.  Within 30 days after the date the petition is submitted to the county clerk for verification, the county clerk shall certify in writing to the commissioners court whether the petition is valid.  If the county clerk determines that the petition is invalid, the clerk shall state the reasons for that determination.(e)  If the county clerk certifies that a petition is valid, the commissioners court shall order the election to be held on the first uniform election date authorized by Section 41.001, Election Code, that occurs after the date the court receives the county clerk's certification and that allows for compliance with the time requirements prescribed by Chapter 3, Election Code.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 52(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities|Subtitle B - County Regulatory Authority|Chapter 231 - County Zoning Authority|Subchapter F. Zoning Around Lake Tawakoni and Lake Ray Roberts|Section 231.107. Lake Planning Commission

Sec. 231.107.  LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION.  (a)  A lake planning commission is established for the lake area in the county and is composed of:(1)  three residents of the affected precincts who own land in the county, appointed by the county judge of the county;(2)  one resident of each commissioners precinct that is affected, appointed by the county commissioner for that precinct, and if only one precinct is affected, the commissioner shall appoint two;  and(3)  the mayor of each municipality the territory or extraterritorial jurisdiction of which includes any part of the lake area in the county.(b)  Except for the initial appointed members, the appointed members of the commission are appointed for terms of two years expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.  The initial appointed members are appointed for terms expiring on the first February 1 of an odd-numbered year occurring after the date of their appointment.(c)  The commission annually shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its members.  The commissioners court shall employ staff for the use of the commission in performing its functions.(d)  A mayor serving on the commission may designate another person to serve in place of the mayor at one or more commission meetings.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 52(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 6, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|