New rules on what you can build and where are now set for some Houston neighborhoods in an effort to keep bigger modern homes out, and keep the original personality.
The city council voted to approve the measure on Wednesday, allowing six specific areas in Houston to adopt unique development standards to preserve the historic look and feel of existing neighborhoods.New rules on what you can build and where in the city of Houston were set Wednesday after the city council voted to approve six new conservation districts.
It's easy to spot original homes being replaced by more modern and often bigger homes in some of the older neighborhoods around Houston. The creation of conservation districts would bring that process to a halt in specific areas of town to keep the feel and look of several neighborhoods intact. The city council voted 13-4 to pass the measure, allowing six neighborhoods to adopt unique development standards, which city leaders say would use extensive input from the community and property owners.
The areas impacted include Independence Heights, Freedmen's Town, Acres Homes, Magnolia Park/Manchester, Pleasantville, and Piney Point.
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