Sec. 211.0035. ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES APPLICABLE TO PAWNSHOPS. (a) In this section, "pawnshop" has the meaning assigned by Section 371.003, Finance Code.
(b) For the purposes of zoning regulation and determination of zoning district boundaries, the governing body of a municipality shall designate pawnshops that have been licensed to transact business by the Consumer Credit Commissioner under Chapter 371, Finance Code, as a permitted use in one or more zoning classifications.
(c) The governing body of a municipality may not impose a specific use permit requirement or any requirement similar in effect to a specific use permit requirement on a pawnshop that has been licensed to transact business by the Consumer Credit Commissioner under Chapter 371, Finance Code.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 687, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 7.81, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle A - Municipal Regulatory Authority
Chapter 211 - Municipal Zoning Authority
Subchapter A. General Zoning Regulations
Section 211.002. Adoption of Regulation or Boundary Includes Amendment or Other Change
Section 211.003. Zoning Regulations Generally
Section 211.0035. Zoning Regulations and District Boundaries Applicable to Pawnshops
Section 211.004. Compliance With Comprehensive Plan
Section 211.006. Procedures Governing Adoption of Zoning Regulations and District Boundaries
Section 211.007. Zoning Commission
Section 211.0075. Compliance With Open Meetings Law
Section 211.008. Board of Adjustment
Section 211.009. Authority of Board
Section 211.010. Appeal to Board
Section 211.011. Judicial Review of Board Decision
Section 211.012. Enforcement; Penalty; Remedies
Section 211.013. Conflict With Other Laws; Exceptions
Section 211.014. Panel of Board of Adjustment
Section 211.015. Zoning Referendum in Home-Rule Municipality
Section 211.016. Zoning Regulation Affecting Appearance of Buildings or Open Space
Section 211.0165. Designation of Historic Landmark or District
Section 211.017. Continuation of Land Use in Newly Incorporated Areas
Section 211.018. Continuation of Land Use Regarding Manufactured Home Communities