CC MEETING: July 23, 2019
DATE: July 15, 2019
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Meredith Ladd, City Attorney, Loren Shapiro, AICP, Chief Planner
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Discuss Impacts Of House Bill 2439 Regulation Of Building Materials And House Bill 3167 Platting And Subdivision Reviews And Approvals.
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BACKGROUND:
Governor Greg Abbott signed two bills impacting municipality’s ability to regulate exterior building materials and imposes requirements on approvals of plats or subdivisions.
House Bill 2439 (H.B. 2439) prohibits cities from regulating exterior materials on buildings. House Bill 3167 (H.B. 3167) specifies local governments must cite and specify any disapprovals or conditions of approval for plats or subdivision of land. H.B. 3167 also identifies specific procedures and timing for reviewing plats.
The Planning Division and Legal Department will provide a presentation of findings, impacts, and options responding to the new state laws.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications on the current and future operating budgets regarding this request.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
There shall be impacts on how the city can regulate the appearance of building elevations and review and take action on plats and subdivisions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
No action.