Sec. 211.013. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS; EXCEPTIONS. (a) If a zoning regulation adopted under this subchapter requires a greater width or size of a yard, court, or other open space, requires a lower building height or fewer number of stories for a building, requires a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or otherwise imposes higher standards than those required under another statute or local ordinance or regulation, the regulation adopted under this subchapter controls. If the other statute or local ordinance or regulation imposes higher standards, that statute, ordinance, or regulation controls.
(b) This subchapter does not authorize the governing body of a municipality to require the removal or destruction of property that exists at the time the governing body implements this subchapter and that is actually and necessarily used in a public service business.
(c) This subchapter does not apply to a building, other structure, or land under the control, administration, or jurisdiction of a state or federal agency.
(d) This subchapter applies to a privately owned building or other structure and privately owned land when leased to a state agency.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 476, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 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