Adopted by Ordinance No. 2025-__, effective ________ 2025
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This Title establishes policies and procedures governing land use, development, and subdivision within the City of Mingus and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) to ensure orderly growth and consistency with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
This Title is adopted pursuant to the City’s home-rule powers and Chapters 211 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code.
The City of Mingus Comprehensive Plan is hereby adopted by reference as the official guide for future growth and development. The Plan includes the City’s goals for land use, infrastructure, transportation, and environmental protection.
Reference Document: City of Mingus Plan Document – Narrative (2024)
The City may establish zoning districts to regulate the use of land, building height, setbacks, and density. The zoning map and related regulations shall be maintained by the City Secretary or Administrator.
Each zoning district shall list permitted uses by right and conditional uses requiring Council approval. Uses not listed are prohibited unless specifically authorized by amendment.
Amendments to the zoning map or text require a public hearing and notice as provided by law. The City Council may approve, deny, or modify proposed changes based on compatibility with the Comprehensive Plan.
All divisions of land within City limits or ETJ shall be platted and approved before sale or development. No public utility connection shall be made to unplatted property.
Preliminary plats shall show proposed lots, drainage, and streets. Final plats must include survey data, easements, and certificates of ownership and dedication. Both must be approved by the City Council.
Approved plats shall be filed with the Palo Pinto County Clerk before the sale of any lots.
Site plans are required for commercial, industrial, multi-family, and other nonresidential developments prior to issuance of building permits.
The City Administrator or designated reviewer shall evaluate site plans for compliance with applicable ordinances. The City Council may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the proposal.
The City Council may appoint a Board of Adjustment to hear requests for variances and special exceptions from zoning or subdivision requirements. Decisions require a concurring vote of at least three members.
Variances may be granted only when strict enforcement would result in unnecessary hardship, provided the variance is not contrary to public interest and is consistent with the spirit of the ordinance.
Any person aggrieved by an administrative decision may appeal to the Board of Adjustment within 10 days of such decision.
The City Administrator or designee shall enforce this Title. Violations are subject to fines as provided in §11.05.005 and may be enjoined by civil action.
Violations of this Title are misdemeanors punishable by fines not exceeding $500 per offense, unless involving public health or safety, in which case fines may be up to $2,000 per offense.