Land Use & Zoning
A Texas developer in the ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) of a city must comply with the city's:
AZoning ordinances and building permits
BSubdivision regulations and plat approval requirements but not zoning✓ Correct
CAll municipal ordinances without exception
DTREC registration requirements for new developments
Explanation
Within a city's ETJ, the city can enforce subdivision regulations and plat requirements, but generally cannot apply zoning. Land in the ETJ is typically unzoned unless it has been voluntarily annexed or subject to other agreements.
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