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Houston Code of Ordinances § 9-502
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Sec. 9-502. - General provisions. Land uses not specifically allowed shall not be permitted. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, no new residential use or structure shall be permitted within the present or any future 70 DNL or higher noise contour formally approved by the FAA for HOU. (Ord. No. 08-1052, § 2, 12-3-08)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH9AV_ARTVIAILAUSRE_DIV3HOHOAIHOCOLAUSRE_S9-502GEPRFetched: 10/26/2026

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