Land Use & Zoning
Texas Property Code Chapter 211 grants municipalities the authority to regulate the use of land and buildings. Which of the following is NOT a standard municipal zoning authority?
ARegulating building setbacks
BEstablishing maximum building heights
CRequiring a state license for all contractors working in the city✓ Correct
DDesignating different use districts (residential, commercial, industrial)
Explanation
Contractor licensing is regulated at the state level (by agencies like TDLR for certain trades) and is not a standard municipal zoning authority. Cities can regulate land use through zoning (use districts, setbacks, heights, lot coverage), but the licensing of contractors is a state function.
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