Q: Is there Zoning in Harris County? A: No. There is a No Zoning Letter updated at the beginning of every year by the Manager of Permits.
Forget everything you think you know about Houston. Renowned as the nation's largest city with no zoning laws, it has been a magnet for developers drawn to its lack of regulatory oversight. However, the reality of the city's unique urban planning landscape is more than meets the eye.
Local property zoning and land-use regulations in Texas have increased substantially over the past few decades. These constraints on land development within cities and suburbs aim to achieve various safety, environmental, and aesthetic goals.
Like CC&Rs, Bylaws are difficult to change, as they too require a vote by the membership to amend. Your community's Rules & Regulations are a catch-all for the things that aren't covered in the Bylaws or CC&Rs.
Chapter 231 does provide some zoning authority, but only to certain counties in areas for which the Legislature has determined that zoning should be allowed.
Zoning refers to municipal or local laws and regulations that govern how real property can and cannot be used in certain geographic areas. For example, zoning laws can limit commercial or industrial use of land to prevent oil, manufacturing, or other types of businesses from building in residential neighborhoods.