Land Use & Zoning
Texas is unique among major states because most of its cities, except Houston, have zoning but Houston famously operates without traditional Euclidean zoning. Houston instead regulates development primarily through:
AState-mandated land use codes
BPrivate deed restrictions and subdivision regulations✓ Correct
CFederal urban planning grants
DVoluntary agreements between property owners
Explanation
Houston, Texas does not have traditional zoning ordinances. Development is primarily governed by private deed restrictions (restrictive covenants) recorded in subdivision plats, along with city regulations on setbacks, parking, and infrastructure. This makes Houston unique among large U.S. cities.
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