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1 Architectural Practices Zoning Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 1

2 2 Copyright © Notice The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions: 1.Texas public school districts, charter schools, and Education Service Centers may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for the districts’ and schools’ educational use without obtaining permission from TEA. 2.Residents of the state of Texas may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for individual personal use only without obtaining written permission of TEA. 3.Any portion reproduced must be reproduced in its entirety and remain unedited, unaltered and unchanged in any way. 4.No monetary charge can be made for the reproduced materials or any document containing them; however, a reasonable charge to cover only the cost of reproduction and distribution may be charged. Private entities or persons located in Texas that are not Texas public school districts, Texas Education Service Centers, or Texas charter schools or any entity, whether public or private, educational or non-educational, located outside the state of Texas MUST obtain written approval from TEA and will be required to enter into a license agreement that may involve the payment of a licensing fee or a royalty. For information contact: Office of Copyrights, Trademarks, License Agreements, and Royalties, Texas Education Agency, 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701-1494; phone 512-463-9270 or 512-463-9713; email: copyrights@tea.state.tx.us. copyrights@tea.state.tx.us Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

3 Property People buy and sell properties all the time. People buy and sell properties all the time. It could be a house, office space, or storefront. It could be a house, office space, or storefront. These different types of buildings are regulated by zoning ordinances and regulations. These different types of buildings are regulated by zoning ordinances and regulations. Even when developing a new building, the property is designated for certain types of building uses by the zoning. Even when developing a new building, the property is designated for certain types of building uses by the zoning. 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

4 Zoning These zoning ordinances determine what can be built in certain locations. These zoning ordinances determine what can be built in certain locations. Usually, they are meant for the best use of the locations. Usually, they are meant for the best use of the locations. For example, the ordinance may not allow for a liquor store to be built next to a school or neighborhood. For example, the ordinance may not allow for a liquor store to be built next to a school or neighborhood. 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

5 The zoning of an area is typically determined by local governments, but it can be changed or altered if voted on. The zoning of an area is typically determined by local governments, but it can be changed or altered if voted on. If a piece of property was zoned as residential and needed to be changed for a school to be built, it could be proposed to re-zone and voted as such. If a piece of property was zoned as residential and needed to be changed for a school to be built, it could be proposed to re-zone and voted as such. 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Ordinances and Regulations

6 Some typical types of zoning districts are Some typical types of zoning districts are Residential Residential Commercial Commercial Industrial Industrial Agricultural Agricultural Each of these types of zoning may have different levels. For example, some zones for residential include multi-family while others are only single family. Each of these types of zoning may have different levels. For example, some zones for residential include multi-family while others are only single family. These zoning types can differ from city to city. These zoning types can differ from city to city. 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Typical Zoning

7 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Zoning Research You can look on your local city’s website for zoning ordinances and regulations. You can look on your local city’s website for zoning ordinances and regulations. Or, you could visit or call the city and find out information. Or, you could visit or call the city and find out information. There are people who work specifically in the Planning Department and who can help answer questions about zoning. There are people who work specifically in the Planning Department and who can help answer questions about zoning.

8 Work Time! Let’s apply your new knowledge and research about zoning ordinances. 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.


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