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TX Loc Govt Code § 231.183 (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 I. Zoning and Other Regulation in El Paso Mission Trail Historical Area|Section 231.183. Conflict With Other Laws; Exceptions

Sec. 231.183.  CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS;  EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  If a regulation adopted under this subchapter requires a greater width or size of a yard, court, or other open space, requires a lower building height or fewer number of stories for a building, requires a greater percentage of a lot to be left unoccupied, or otherwise imposes higher standards than those required under another statute or local order or regulation, the regulation adopted under this subchapter controls.  If the other statute or local order or regulation imposes higher standards, that statute, order, or regulation controls.(b)  The commissioners court may require the removal, destruction, or change of any structure or use of any property that does not conform to an order or a regulation adopted under this subchapter only if:(1)  the court permits the owner's investment in the structure or property to be amortized over a period of time determined by the court;  or(2)  the court determines the nonconforming structure or property has been permanently abandoned.(c)  This subchapter or an order or a regulation adopted under this subchapter does not apply to the location, construction, maintenance, or use of central office buildings or equipment used by a person engaged in providing telephone service to the public.(d)  This subchapter does not authorize the commissioners court to require the removal or destruction of property that exists at the time the court implements this subchapter or restrict the right of a landowner, acting in the owner's behalf, to construct improvements for agriculture and ranching operations or to otherwise use the land for agriculture and ranching operations.  Agriculture and ranching operations include cultivating the soil;  producing crops for human food, animal feed, planting seed, or fiber;  floriculture;  viticulture;  horticulture;  raising or keeping livestock or poultry;  and planting cover crops or leaving land idle for the purpose of participating in any governmental program or normal crop or livestock rotation procedure.  The commissioners court may take those actions to restrict or prohibit any commercial agricultural enterprise, such as a commercial feed lot, that are reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, peace, morals, and general welfare from the dangers of explosion, flooding, vermin, insects, physical injury, contagious disease, contamination of water supplies, radiation, storage of toxic materials, or other hazards.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 755, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 1991.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.201 (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 J. Zoning Around Lake Somerville|Section 231.201. Definitions

Sec. 231.201.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Affected county" means Burleson, Milam, Lee, or Washington County.(2)  "Lake area" means the area within 5,000 feet of the project boundary line for Lake Somerville.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1450, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.202 (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 J. Zoning Around Lake Somerville|Section 231.202. Lake Somerville Planning Commission

Sec. 231.202.  LAKE SOMERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION.  (a)  A lake planning commission is established for the lake area in Burleson, Milam, Lee, and Washington counties and is composed of:(1)  one resident of each affected county, appointed by the county judge of that county;  and(2)  the presiding officer of the commission appointed by the county judge of Burleson 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 commissioners courts of the affected counties may employ staff for the use of the commission in performing its functions.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1450, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.203 (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 J. Zoning Around Lake Somerville|Section 231.203. Commission Studies; Reports; Hearings

Sec. 231.203.  COMMISSION STUDIES;  REPORTS;  HEARINGS.  (a)  At the request of the commissioners court of an affected county, the lake planning commission shall, or on its own initiative the commission may, conduct studies of the lake area in that county and prepare reports to advise the commissioners court about matters affecting the lake area in that county, including the need for zoning regulations in the lake area in that county.(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 of the affected county.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1450, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.221 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.221. Legislative Findings; Purpose

Sec. 231.221.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS;  PURPOSE.  (a)  The legislature finds that:(1)  all of Hood County is located within the watershed that drains into Lake Granbury and the Brazos River;(2)  the area that surrounds Lake Granbury and the Brazos River in Hood County is or will be frequented for recreational purposes by residents from every part of the state;(3)  orderly development of the area and the watershed is of concern to the entire state;  and(4)  without adequate development regulations, the area and the watershed will be developed in ways that endanger and interfere with the proper use of that 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:(1)  promoting the public health, safety, peace, morals, and general welfare;(2)  encouraging recreation;  and(3)  safeguarding and preventing the pollution of the state's rivers and lakes.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.222 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.222. Areas Subject to Regulation

Sec. 231.222.  AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION.  This subchapter applies only to the unincorporated areas of Hood County.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.223 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.223. Development Regulations Generally

Sec. 231.223.  DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS GENERALLY.  The Commissioners Court of Hood County may regulate:(1)  the percentage of a lot that may be occupied or developed;(2)  population density;(3)  the size of buildings;(4)  the location, design, construction, extension, and size of streets and roads;(5)  the location, design, construction, extension, size, and installation of water and wastewater facilities, including the requirements for connecting to a centralized water or wastewater system;(6)  the location, design, construction, extension, size, and installation of drainage facilities and other required public facilities;(7)  the location, design, and construction of parks, playgrounds, and recreational areas;  and(8)  the abatement of harm resulting from inadequate water or wastewater facilities.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.224 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.224. Compliance With County Plan

Sec. 231.224.  COMPLIANCE WITH COUNTY PLAN.  Development regulations must be:(1)  adopted in accordance with a county plan for growth and development of the county;  and(2)  coordinated with the comprehensive plans of municipalities located in the county.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.225 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.225. Districts

Sec. 231.225.  DISTRICTS.  (a)  The commissioners court may divide the unincorporated area of the county into districts of a number, shape, and size the court considers best for carrying out this subchapter.(b)  Development regulations may vary from district to district.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.226 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.226. Procedure Governing Adoption of Regulations and District Boundaries

Sec. 231.226.  PROCEDURE GOVERNING ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.  (a)  A development regulation adopted under this subchapter is not effective until it is adopted by the commissioners court after a public hearing.  Before the 15th day before the date of the hearing, the commissioners court must publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.(b)  The commissioners court may establish or amend a development regulation only by an order passed by a majority vote of the full membership of the court.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.227 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.227. Development Commission

Sec. 231.227.  DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.  (a)  The commissioners court may appoint a development commission to assist in the implementation and enforcement of development regulations adopted under this subchapter.(b)  The development commission must consist of an ex officio chairman who must be a public official in Hood County and four additional members.(c)  The development commission is advisory only and may recommend appropriate development regulations for the county.(d)  The members of the development commission are subject to the same requirements relating to conflicts of interest that are applicable to the commissioners court under Chapter 171.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.228 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.228. Special Exception

Sec. 231.228.  SPECIAL EXCEPTION.  (a)  A person aggrieved by a development regulation adopted under this subchapter may petition the commissioners court or the development commission, if the commissioners court has established a development commission, for a special exception to a development regulation adopted by the commissioners court.(b)  The commissioners court shall adopt procedures governing applications, notice, hearings, and other matters relating to the grant of a special exception.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.229 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.229. Enforcement; Penalty

Sec. 231.229.  ENFORCEMENT;  PENALTY.  (a)  The commissioners court may adopt orders to enforce this subchapter or an order or development regulation adopted under this subchapter.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter or an order or development regulation adopted under this subchapter.  An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000.  Each day that a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.  Trial shall be in the justice court.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 958 (H.B. 3464), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.230 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.230. Cooperation With Municipalities

Sec. 231.230.  COOPERATION WITH MUNICIPALITIES.  The commissioners court by order may enter into agreements with any municipality located in the county to assist in the implementation and enforcement of development regulations adopted under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.231 (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 K. Development Regulations in Hood County|Section 231.231. Conflict With Other Laws

Sec. 231.231.  CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS.  If a development regulation adopted under this subchapter imposes higher standards than those required under another statute or local order or regulation, the regulation adopted under this subchapter controls.  If the other statute or local order or regulation imposes higher standards, that statute, order, or regulation controls.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1227, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.251 (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 L. Zoning Around Falcon Lake|Section 231.251. Legislative Findings; Purpose

Sec. 231.251.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE.  (a)  The legislature finds that:(1)  the area that surrounds Falcon Lake in Zapata County is 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 are frequented for resort or recreational purposes 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 the recreational use of county land.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 797 (S.B. 63), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.252 (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 L. Zoning Around Falcon Lake|Section 231.252. Areas Subject to Regulation

Sec. 231.252.  AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION.  This subchapter applies only to the unincorporated area of counties exercising the powers of a Type A municipality located within 25,000 feet of:(1)  the project boundary line for Falcon Lake;(2)  the Rio Grande River; and(3)  tributaries and arroyos leading to Falcon Lake or to the Rio Grande River.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 797 (S.B. 63), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1054 (H.B. 4607), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.253 (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 L. Zoning Around Falcon Lake|Section 231.253. Falcon Lake Planning Commission

Sec. 231.253.  FALCON LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION.  (a)  A lake planning commission is established for the area subject to this subchapter.  The commission is comprised of:(1)  four residents of Zapata County, with one resident from each of the county commissioner precincts, appointed by that precinct's commissioner; and(2)  a person, who shall serve as the commission's presiding officer, appointed by the county judge of Zapata County.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c), the members of the commission shall be appointed for two-year terms that expire February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(c)  The terms of the initial members of the commission expire on February 1st of the first February in an odd-numbered year following their appointment.(d)  The commissioners court of Zapata County may employ staff for the commission to use in performing the commission's functions.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 797 (S.B. 63), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.254 (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 L. Zoning Around Falcon Lake|Section 231.254. Commission Study and Report; Hearing

Sec. 231.254.  COMMISSION STUDY AND REPORT; HEARING.  (a)  At the request of the commissioners court of Zapata County, the lake planning commission shall, or on the commission's own initiative, the commission may, conduct studies of the area subject to this subchapter and prepare reports to advise the commissioners court about matters affecting that area, including any need for zoning regulations in that area.(b)  Before the commission may prepare a report, the commission must hold a public hearing in which members of the public may offer testimony regarding any subject to be included in the commission's report.  The commission shall provide notice of the hearing as required by the commissioners court.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 797 (S.B. 63), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.255 (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 L. Zoning Around Falcon Lake|Section 231.255. Zoning Regulations

Sec. 231.255.  ZONING REGULATIONS.  After receiving a report from the lake planning commission under Section 231.254, the commissioners court of Zapata County may adopt zoning regulations for the area subject to this subchapter and in accordance with the report that regulate:(1)  the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures;(2)  the percentage of a lot that may be occupied;(3)  the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces;(4)  population density;(5)  the location and use of buildings, other structures, and land for business, industrial, residential, or other purposes; and(6)  the placement of water and sewage facilities, parks, and other public requirements.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 797 (S.B. 63), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.256 (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 L. Zoning Around Falcon Lake|Section 231.256. Districts

Sec. 231.256.  DISTRICTS.  (a)  The commissioners court may divide the area in the county that is subject to this subchapter into districts of a number, shape, and size the court considers best for carrying out this subchapter.  Within each district, the commissioners court may regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use of buildings, other structures, or land.(b)  The zoning regulations must be uniform for each class or kind of building in a district, but the regulations may vary from district to district.  The regulations shall be adopted with reasonable consideration, among other things, for the character of each district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the area.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 797 (S.B. 63), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 231.257 (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 L. Zoning Around Falcon Lake|Section 231.257. Enforcement; Penalty; Remedies

Sec. 231.257.  ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES.  (a)  The commissioners court may adopt orders to enforce this subchapter, any order adopted under this subchapter, or a zoning regulation.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter, an order adopted under this subchapter, or a zoning regulation.  An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both, as provided by the commissioners court.  The commissioners court may also provide civil penalties for a violation.(c)  If a building or other structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained or if a building, other structure, or land is used in violation of this subchapter, an order adopted under this subchapter, or a zoning regulation, the appropriate county authority, in addition to other remedies, may institute appropriate action to:(1)  prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use;(2)  restrain, correct, or abate the violation;(3)  prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land; or(4)  prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use on or about the premises.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 797 (S.B. 63), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.|