Texas counties have very limited zoning authority under Local Government Code chapters 232 and 233, primarily over subdivisions and floodplains. Harris County does not adopt specific plans. Houston also lacks traditional zoning. Land-use control comes from deed restrictions, HOAs, and chapter 42 city development rules.
Texas Local Government Code chapters 232 and 233 grant counties limited unincorporated authority over subdivision platting, floodplain management, and a small set of public health rules. Counties cannot adopt comprehensive zoning, specific plans, or transit-oriented development overlays the way California counties do under Government Code 65450. Harris County does not maintain a specific-plan regime. The City of Houston famously rejected zoning in 1993 and 2010 referendums and instead relies on deed restrictions enforced under Property Code chapter 209 and on Houston Code of Ordinances chapter 42 development standards. Cities like Sugar Land, Pearland, and Bellaire run more traditional zoning but no formal specific-plan overlay.
No specific-plan violation framework exists because Texas does not authorize county specific plans. Subdivision-platting violations under Local Government Code chapter 232 carry civil penalties up to one thousand dollars per day and injunctive relief in district court.
Humble, TX
Humble Code §8.03.011 prohibits construction, demolition, and power lawn mower operation between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Heavy equipment (§8.03.008) also prohi...
Humble, TX
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the vicinity is a violation of Humble's noise ordinance (Art. 8.03).
Humble, TX
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Humble has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The city is near Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Humble, TX
Humble does not have a standalone ordinance regulating leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial la...
Humble, TX
Humble Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA syst...
Humble, TX
Humble regulates driveway construction and parking on residential property. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces — parking on grass, dirt, or unpaved...
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