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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 218.003. No Effect on Other Restrictions and Rules

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

This chapter does not affect the authority of a municipality to:

(1) apply the municipality's regulations on short-term rental units to a mixed-use residential or multifamily residential development;

(2) adopt or enforce water quality protection regulations to implement or comply with water quality requirements under state or federal law, including Chapter 366, Health and Safety Code;

(3) adopt or enforce a density bonus program or other voluntary program that allows for site development standards that are less restrictive than the standards described by this chapter; or

(4) apply the following regulations that are generally applicable to other developments in the municipality:

(A) except as otherwise provided by this chapter:

(i) sewer and water access requirements;  or

(ii) building codes;

(B) stormwater mitigation requirements;  or

(C) regulations related to historic preservation, including protecting historic landmarks or property in the boundaries of a local historic district.

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