The secretary of state does not maintain the bylaws or tax exempt filings of any nonprofit organization. Some organizations that have obtained tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service are required to make certain documents available to the public.
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.
No, but signing them is a smart idea. We recommend having your officers and directors sign your bylaws to affirm that they sign on to your policies.
Your local clerk's office: The county or municipal clerk can pull historical property records to look for any restrictions. You may be able to search public property records on the clerk's website as well. The local planning department that initially approved the community's development may also have the information.
Question #3: How do I get a copy of my deed restrictions? Answer #3: For most people living in the City of Houston, their property is located in Harris County. Please contact the Harris County Clerk's Office at 713.755. 6405 to request a copy.
Pursuant to Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code and Article XV of Chapter 10, Sections 10-551 through 10-555, of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, the City is authorized to enforce, by suit for injunction, certain restrictions that affect subdivisions within the City.
Question #3: How do I get a copy of my deed restrictions? Answer #3: For most people living in the City of Houston, their property is located in Harris County. Please contact the Harris County Clerk's Office at 713.755. 6405 to request a copy.
It just never happened.” The city charter requires a binding referendum vote from residents or a six-month waiting period for public comment and debate of a zoning ordinance. Houston officials brought it to the ballot in 1948, 1962 and 1993. Voters rejected it each time.
Residential, Civic, Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural. Each zoning district allows for multiple uses such as single family residential, food sales, retail, or religious assembly.
Sec. 42-150. - Building line requirement. Tract DescriptionMinimum Building Line Requirement Multi-unit residential reserve 5 feet, if the multi-unit residential use meets the standards of section 42-237 All others 10 feet All tracts 5 feet for habitable structures All tracts 5 feet27 more rows