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  1. Creation PUD_1301 E IH 10_ZP26010006_Vicinity Map

    1301 Interstate Highway 10 - Planned Unit Development

    Requested Action - To rezone the subject property from Freeway Commercial (FC) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. View Project Details
  2. Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) - Text Amendment

    Requested Action - Text Amendment to the Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Divisions 2.3 and 10.2 of the ULDC regarding Short-Term Rentals (STRs). View Project Details
  3. Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) - Text Amendment

    Requested Action - Text Amendment to the Chapter 111, Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Divisions 2.3 and 10.2 of the ULDC. View Project Details

Typical Zoning ProcessTypical Zoning Process

Application is submitted

The property owner or their representative submits a formal application and begins the zoning process.

Application is advertised

The zoning request is advertised in accordance with state and local requirements. This typically includes mailing notices to neighbors, posting signs on the property, creating a project Newsflash on the City's website and advertising it in the newspaper. 

Public Hearing and Recommendation

Planning and Zoning Commission holds a Public Hearing and votes on a recommendation to City Council.  Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing.

Final Public Hearing & Action

City Council holds the final Public Hearing and votes the final decision. Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing. This is the final step. 

City Sponsored Zoning Process

City Initiates the Rezoning

A city sponsored rezoning occurs when the city has identified an area in need of a collective rezoning to enable the desired development. Typically this occurs at areas recently annexted into the city.

Community Feedback is Gathered

Additional engagement is done in the form of mailings, survey, open houses etc. in order to gather community feedback on what type of development they want to see in the area. 

Zoning Designations Recommendations are Determined

After reviewing the feedback from the community and completing staff assessments, the city will propose a rezoning plan that best meets the needs of the area. 

Public Hearing and Recommendation

The rest of the proces shappens similar to a typical rezoning. A public hearing before Planning and Zoning Commission leading to their recommendation for City Council and final public hearing. Residents of the area will be notified by mail prior to these hearings. 

Final Public Hearing and Action

City Council holds the final Public Hearing and votes on the final decision. Anyone can sign up to speak at the Public Hearing, same as the last. This is the final step.