Texas Local Government Code 241.034 – Variances
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(a) A person who desires to erect or increase the height of a structure, permit the growth of an object of natural growth, or otherwise use property in violation of an airport zoning regulation, may apply to the board of adjustment for a variance from the regulation.
(b) The board shall allow a variance from an airport zoning regulation if:
(1) a literal application or enforcement of the regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship; and
(2) the granting of the relief would:
(A) result in substantial justice being done;
(B) not be contrary to the public interest; and
(C) be in accordance with the spirit of the regulation and this chapter.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 241.034
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The board may impose any reasonable conditions on the variance that it considers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.