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Houston Code of Ordinances § 42-2
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Sec. 42-2. - Scope. This chapter shall apply to all development and subdivision of land within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. This chapter establishes the general rules and regulations governing plats, subdivisions and development of land within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the city and the safe, orderly and healthful development of the city. (Ord. No. 2013-343, § 3(Exh. A), 4-24-2013)
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_CH42SUDEPL_ARTIINGE_S42-2SCFetched: 10/26/2026

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