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Houston City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

HEARING EXAMINER

Sec. 25-8.10.- General.

This article addresses the duties and responsibilities of a hearing examiner, hereafter referred to as the "examiner," and other officials and agencies with respect to the administration of this code.

(Ord. No. 2021-112, § 1, 8-16-21)

Sec. 25-8.20. - Appointment of an examiner.

The examiner shall be appointed and approved by the board of aldermen. Compensation shall be set by same. In the event the board of aldermen choose not to appoint an examiner, the commission shall serve as the examiner.

(Ord. No. 2021-112, § 1, 8-16-21)

Sec. 25-8.30. - Duties and powers.

The examiner shall hear and consider all applications for discretionary land rezones and use decisions authorized by the board of aldermen by resolution. Such considerations shall be set for public hearing. The examiner shall be bound by the same standards of conduct as the commission and board with respect to the administration of this code.

(Ord. No. 2021-112, § 1, 8-16-21)