Land Use & Zoning
Texas law allows cities to create Municipal Management Districts (MMDs) in commercial areas to:
AProvide mandatory property management services
BFund improvements and services in designated commercial corridors through special assessments✓ Correct
CRegulate real estate commissions in commercial zones
DConvert residential areas to commercial use
Explanation
Municipal Management Districts (similar to Business Improvement Districts) allow commercial property owners in a designated area to self-impose additional assessments to fund services (security, maintenance, marketing) and improvements beyond what the city provides.
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