Sec. 241.012. AIRPORT COMPATIBLE LAND USE ZONING REGULATIONS. (a) A political subdivision may adopt, administer, and enforce, under its police power, airport compatible land use zoning regulations for the part of a controlled compatible land use area located within the political subdivision if the airport is:
(1) used in the interest of the public to the benefit of the political subdivision; or
(2) located within the political subdivision and owned or operated by a federal defense agency or by the state.
(b) The political subdivision by ordinance or resolution may implement, in connection with airport compatible land use zoning regulations, any federal law or rules controlling the use of land located adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the airport.
(c) The airport compatible land use zoning regulations must include a statement that the airport fulfills an essential community purpose.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
Subtitle C - Regulatory Authority Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
Chapter 241 - Municipal and County Zoning Authority Around Airports
Subchapter B. Adoption of Airport Zoning Regulations
Section 241.011. Airport Hazard Area Zoning Regulations
Section 241.012. Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Regulations
Section 241.014. Joint Airport Zoning Board
Section 241.015. Incorporation of Airport Zoning Regulation Into Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Section 241.016. Airport Zoning Commission
Section 241.017. Procedural Limitations Applying to Adoption of Zoning Regulations
Section 241.018. Reasonableness of Airport Zoning Regulations