Last month, we delved into the fundamentals of zoning as they relate to developers and builders. Now, let’s take a deeper dive into specialized zoning topics that merit closer examination.
What are legal nonconforming rights?
The legal concept is derived from Section 211.019 of the Texas Local Government Code which states that “[a] person
What is zoning and how does it work?
In simple terms, zoning refers to a city’s ability to regulate property owners’ use of their land within its corporate boundaries. For instance, a city may prohibit commercial accessory uses within its residential districts, thereby prohibiting at-home businesses. Failing to comply with a city’s zoning regulations can