1. The original nonconformity is not enlarged, increased, or extended;
2. Building permits are obtained for repairs within 12 months of the date the building was damaged or, if no date can be reasonably established for the damage, the date that the Code Official determines that the building is unsafe; and
3. The construction is commenced within 12 months after obtaining the required building permits.

1. Where a landowner owns more than one abutting lot that does not conform to the dimensional requirements of the zoning district in which they are located, they shall be combined to create fully conforming lots or, if full conformity is not possible, they shall be combined if the combination will increase the degree of conformity (see Figure 6.1.104, Combination of Nonconforming Lots).
2. The City will not require the combination of lots pursuant to Subsection B.1.a, above, if (see Figure 6.1.104, Combination of Nonconforming Lots):
   1. The combination of lots would not address the nonconformity;
   2. The combination of lots would materially disrupt the lotting pattern of the street, for example, by creating a through lot mid-block on a street segment that does not include any other through lots;
   3. Two or more of the lots are developed with principal buildings, and the combination of lots would require that one or more of the buildings be torn down in order to comply with this UDC; or
   4. The combination of lots would result in regularly shaped lots being combined into a single lot with an irregular shape.

1. Was in all respects in conformity with the applicable law (or there was no applicable law) immediately prior to the effective date; or
2. Had legal nonconforming status at such time.

1. The replacement of minor parts if the materials of the minor parts are the same type as those being replaced and the basic design or structure of the sign is not altered;
2. The replacement of nuts and bolts, nailing, riveting, or minor welding; cleaning and painting;
3. Manipulation of the sign structure to level or plumb it; and
4. Changing the advertising message.

1. Changing or replacing all or part of the sign face structure;
2. Replacement of poles or changing the number of poles in the sign structure;
3. Adding a catwalk to the sign structure;
4. Adding lights to a non-illuminated sign or adding more intense lighting to an illuminated sign whether or not the lights are attached to the sign structure;
5. Adding permanent bracing wires, guy wires, or other reinforcing devices;
6. Changing the material used in the construction of the sign structure, such as replacing wooden material with metal material;
7. Adding faces to a sign or changing the sign configuration;
8. Changing the height of the sign;
9. Changing the configuration of the sign structure, such as changing a "V-shaped" sign to a stacked or back-to-back sign, or a single face sign to a back-to-back sign; and
10. Moving the sign structure or sign face in any way.

1. The nonconforming use of the land constituting the manufactured home community:
   1. Is authorized by law; or
   2. Is not authorized by law on September 1, 2017, but no action has been taken to enforce the violation of the applicable municipal regulations before September 1, 2017; and
2. At least 50 percent of the manufactured home lots in the manufactured home community are occupied by a manufactured home used as a residence.

For the purposes of Sec. 6.1.107.B.1, requiring a change in the nonconforming use includes:

1. Requiring the amount of land designated as a nonconforming use to be decreased;

2. Imposing an expiration on the nonconforming use designation;

3. Declaring that the nonconforming use of the land has been abandoned; and

4. Requiring an amortization period for the nonconforming use of the land.

For the purposes of Sec. 6.1.107.B.2, any period during which a manufactured home used as a residence is removed from a manufactured home lot for repair of the home or replacement of the home by another manufactured home used as a residence is included in the prior during which the manufactured home lot is considered occupied by the manufactured home.

Replacement. A manufactured home owner may install a new or used manufactured home, regardless of the size, or any appurtenance on a manufactured home lot located on land in a manufactured home community and for which a nonconforming use is authorized by law or has been otherwise allowed under Sec. 6.1.107.B.1.a.2., provided that the manufactured home or appurtenance and the installation of the manufactured home or appurtenance comply with:

1. Nonconforming land use standards, including standards relating to separation and setback distances and lot size, applicable on:

   1. For an authorized nonconforming use, the date the nonconforming use of the land constituting the manufactured home community was authorized by law; or

   2. For a nonconforming use under Sec. 6.1.107.B.1.a.2; and

2. All applicable state and federal law and standards in effect on the date of the installation of the manufactured home or appurtenance.

If the conditions stated in Sec. 6.1.107.B.1 do not exist for a Manufactured Home Park, then in such event the following shall apply:

1. Replacement.

   1. Each manufactured home shall only be replaced one time with a newer model constructed no greater than 10 years from the date of the proposed replacement.

   2. The replacement manufactured home shall be of equal size or greater than the manufactured home it is replacing and shall be installed in conformance with Section 4.1.204, Manufactured Home Parks and Subdivisions.

2. Replacement Restrictions. Lots which are eligible for a single manufactured home replacement, as specified by this Section, shall also be subject to the abandonment provisions set out for all nonconforming uses (see Section 6.1.105, Nonconforming Uses).

1. The neighborhood residents regularly patronize or are employed at said use (for nonresidential uses in or abutting residential neighborhoods).
2. Management practices eliminate nuisances such as noise, light, waste materials, unreasonably congested on-street parking, or similar conflicts.
3. There is no material history of complaints about the use (a history of complaints is justification for denying the conditional use permit, unless the conditions of the permit will eliminate the sources of the complaints).
4. The use has been maintained in good condition and its classification as a nonconformity would be a disincentive for such maintenance.

1. Amendments to the text of this UDC;
2. Amendments to the official zoning map (e.g., rezonings);
3. Establishing a schedule of fees by separate resolution for administering and enforcing this UDC;
4. Preliminary and final plats;
5. Designation of historic buildings and landmarks upon recommendation from the Richmond Historical Commission;
6. Appeals and variances which are not under authority of the Zoning Board of Adjustment;
7. After a public hearing and recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, reviewing and deciding on amendments to the Comprehensive Master Plan,  and development master plans; and
8. Reviewing, deciding, or taking any other action necessary which is not delegated to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, other appointed board or commission, or City staff as the City Commission may deem desirable and necessary to implement the provisions of this UDC and the goals and objectives of the City, provided that such action is not contrary to requirements of this UDC, the City's Home Rule Charter, or state law.

1. Amendments to the text of this UDC;
2. Proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map, including permitted uses and conditional use permits;
3. Conceptual or specific area plans; and
4. Annexations.

1. Preliminary plats;
2. Final plats; and
3. Land or concept plan.

1. Submit reports, plans, and recommendations for the orderly growth, development, and welfare of the City;
2. Periodically review this UDC and the Official Zoning Map and make recommendations regarding amendments; and
3. Periodically review the City's Comprehensive Master Plan, and other plans of the City, and make recommendations regarding amendments.

1. Ensure conformance of subdivision and site development plans with the capital improvement program of the City;
2. Ensure that subdivisions and subdivision improvements are designed to:
   1. Reduce potential impacts on street congestion by providing alternative travel routes; promoting alternative modes of transportation; shortening journey to work trips; or lessening overall vehicle miles traveled;
   2. Promote the orderly layout and use of land;
   3. Secure safety from fire and other dangers;
   4. Mitigate the impacts and threats of life and property due to flooding resulting from significant storm events;
   5. Facilitate adequate provision of transportation, potable water, wastewater, schools, parks, playgrounds, and other public requirements; and
   6. Protect groundwater and surface water resources form contamination.

1. Regardless of professional background, four of the voting members of the Richmond Historical Commission shall be residents of the City and one of the voting members of the Richmond Historical Commission may be a resident in Richmond’s extraterritorial jurisdiction; and preference may be given to a person who resides, owns property, or owns and operates a business within the District or other Historical Significant area of the City. 
2. Any member may resign by submitting a letter of resignation to the chairperson of the Richmond Historical Commission. The chairperson shall forward the letter of resignation to the City Commission. The City Commission may remove any Richmond Historical Commission member upon cause at an appropriate hearing or upon the absence of over 50 percent of the scheduled Richmond Historical Commission meetings within a calendar year.
3. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Richmond Historical Commission shall be elected by and from its membership.
4. For the purposes of determining a quorum, the following are not counted:  a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation or disqualification; or a board member abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest. A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of a majority of the voting members of the Richmond Historical Commission and a concurrence of a majority of a quorum of board members is required for any official action of the RHC.

1. Interpret the general intent and/or specific meaning of any portion of the UDC text, position of district boundaries, district regulations, or other matters relating to the Official Zoning Map.
2. Maintain the Official Zoning Map and record all amendments to and information thereon.
3. Provide public information relating to zoning matters including scheduled meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
4. Receive, process, and record all applications for a zoning clearance permit, zoning amendments, and variance requests with accompanying plans and documents, all of which shall be a public record.
5. Register and maintain records and maps of nonconforming uses, buildings, structures, lighting, landscaping, bufferyards, signs, parking, site access, site improvements, and lots.
6. Appear before and provide assistance to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
7. Revoke permits or certificates in violation of the provisions of this UDC.

1. Receive and log applications for development approval and variances;
2. Review application materials and verify that applications are complete;
3. Communicate with applicants to inform them that their applications are complete or not complete; and if the applications are not complete, what items are required to complete the application;
4. Manage the processing of applications according to Division 6.3.200, Standardized Development Approval Procedures;
5. Process and review all applications (or cause the applications to be reviewed) and either decide applications or make a recommendation regarding how the application should be decided (depending upon the type of application);
6. Set applications on agendas of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, or the City Commission, as appropriate;
7. Provide public notice as may be required by the provisions in Section 6.3.206, Public Notice; and
8. Promptly issue written permits, resolutions, or orders that reflect the substance of approval granted by the City pursuant to this UDC.

1. Whether applications that are placed on an agenda of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and City Commission comply with the requirements of this UDC, and, if not, whether conditions of approval could be imposed to bring the application into compliance (including specification of such conditions).
2. Whether amendments to this UDC or the Comprehensive Master Plan are advisable to among other things:
   1. Bring the Comprehensive Master Plan or UDC into conformity with state or federal requirements as they change over time;
   2. Respond to changing demographics, physical conditions, technological advancements, or economic conditions;
   3. Implement amendments to the Comprehensive Master Plan or other adopted plans for the City; or
   4. Resolve errors, internal inconsistences, or other administrative matters.
3. Whether amendments to the Comprehensive Master Plan or this UDC that are proposed by persons or bodies outside of the City are appropriate to serve their stated purposes.

1. Zoning clearance permit for permitted uses;
2. Zoning clearance permit for limited uses as set out in Article 2.2, Land Use;
3. Temporary use permit for neighborhood events, as set out in Section 2.2.106, Temporary Uses;
4. Minor modifications to plat or parcel lines;
5. Right-of-way encroachment;
6. Site plans;
7. Floodplain development permit;
8. Sign permit;
9. Tree removal and land clearing permits; and
10. Alternative compliance with the off-street parking schedule through special studies for alternative parking.

1. Review permit applications to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding;
2. Review and then approve or deny all applications for floodplain development permits; and
3. Review permits for parcels proposed for development to assure that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state or local governmental agencies (including section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 U.S.C. § 1334) from which prior approval is required.

1. Notify adjacent communities and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
2. Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of a watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished.

1. When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with Division 4.3.200, Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention, adequate data is not available, the Floodplain Administrator may require the applicant to provide additional data, information, and/or studies for review.
2. When a regulatory floodway has not been designated, the Floodplain Administrator shall not permit new construction, substantial improvements, or other development (including fill) within zones A1-30 and AE on the applicable Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), unless it is demonstrated that the cumulative effect of the proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point within the community.

1. The location of the project;
2. The proposed uses (in general terms);
3. The proposed arrangement of buildings, parking, access points, open spaces, and drainage facilities;
4. The relationship to existing development and street right-of-way;
5. The presence of natural resources, floodplains, and floodways on the parcel proposed for development; and
6. Any other conditions or items that the applicant believes are relevant to the processing of the application.

1. The evaluation of applications for compliance with the standards of this UDC; and
2. The administration of this UDC.

1. Building permits are not limited to certain days.
2. At least twice per month for applications listed in Section 6.3.103, Public Hearing and Meeting Approvals.

1. The revisions are not related to the comments or are incomplete; and
2. Repeated failure to address comments requires more than three rounds of revisions.

1. Any person may appear at a public hearing, submit evidence, and be heard.
2. If a speaker represents an organization, the body conducting the hearing may request written evidence of that person's authority to speak on behalf of the group in regard to the matter under consideration.
3. Persons appearing at a public hearing shall identify themselves and state their address and similar information about any organization they represent.
4. Citizens, applicants, and the City have the right to present expert witnesses.
5. The chairperson may impose a reasonable time limit on speakers and may limit testimony that is irrelevant or redundant.

1. In exercising its powers, the Zoning Board of Adjustment may, in conformity with the provisions of the statutes of the state as existing or hereafter amended, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made and shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken.
2. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the power to impose reasonable conditions to be complied with by the applicant. The concurring vote of 75 percent of the number of regular members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of any such administrative official, or to decide in favor of the application on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this Chapter or to effect any variance in said Chapter.

1. The applicant fails to take action; or
2. The applicant fails to request an extension of time pursuant to Subsection C., below.

1. Grading shall meet the design criteria set out in the most recent version of the Stormwater Management Handbook for Construction Activities Prepared by Harris County/Harris County Flood Control District and City of Houston, and be adequate to prevent transportation of sediment from the site to the satisfaction of the City;
2. Clearing and grading of any natural resources such as forests and wetlands when in compliance with all the standards of this UDC and clearing techniques are those used in the Stormwater Management Handbook for Construction Activities Prepared by Harris County/Harris County Flood Control District and City of Houston;
3. Phasing may be required on all sites disturbing greater than 30 acres, with the size of each phase to be established at plan review as approved by the City; and
4. Cut and fill slopes shall be no greater than a three to one ratio, except as approved by the City to meet other community or environmental objectives.

1. Discretion is required as to the appropriateness and level of conformity of the site development plan with the standards of this Code and the policies and objectives of City plans;
2. In the determination of the Code Official, the site development plan does not conform to the standards and requirements of this Code;
3. The applicant requests variations or modifications to the standards of this Code; or
4. The applicant appeals the recommendation or decision of the Code Official and requests the review and decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

1. Approved plans for development (e.g., site development plans), or in the absence of a requirement for previously approved plans, this UDC (including but not limited to setbacks, building coverage, height, and design);
2. International Building Code, as adopted from time to time.

No employee or official of the City shall issue a building permit for any structure located on a lot in any subdivision, the plat of which has been prepared after the effective date of this UDC, unless such plat has been approved and recorded in accordance with the provisions contained herein.

No building permits may be issued for any structure to be located on any lot within a subdivision unless:

1. All required infrastructure improvements within subdivision have been completed and accepted for maintenance by the City; or

2. Surety, in the form of a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit ("financial assurance"), is provided in the amount of 110 percent of the projected cost of said improvements as determined and approved by the City Engineer, made payable to the City of Richmond and for a term of no less than one year from the date of acceptance of the improvements for maintenance by the City.

Under Subsection D.3.b., above, if the developer or subdivider fails to timely complete the improvements in accordance with all subdivision requirements, and the City determines that it wishes to complete the improvements, the City may call on the financial assurance to cover the costs of completion. The proceeds of the financial assurance shall be deposited by the City in a separate specifically designed account. If the costs and expenses incurred by the City in completing the required improvements are less than the accumulated value of the proceeds, the City shall refund the remainder to the developer or subdivider. Should the costs and expenses incurred by the City in completing the required improvements exceed the accumulated value of the proceeds, the developer shall be liable to the City for any excess costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of collection.

No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any structure located on any lot within a subdivision until all required improvements within the subdivision have been completed and accepted for maintenance by the City.

1. If approved, the HPO shall issue a certificate of appropriateness to the applicant, consisting of written findings of fact, conclusions of law, and any specific conditions of approval (if any), supporting the decision.
2. The HPO shall forward the decision to the Building Official.
3. Any specific conditions of approval as identified by the HPO shall be attached to the construction documents prior to the issuance of any building permits.
4. No subsequent changes shall be made to the approved design without the prior review and approval of the HPO.
5. An applicant shall have one year from the date of issuance of the certificate of appropriateness to secure a building permit for the specified improvements or it shall become null and void.

1. The building or structure is fully completed, safe, and ready for occupancy; and
2. The building, structure, and/or lot is in conformity with the provisions of this UDC, International Building Code (as adopted from time to time) , approval conditions, and all other pertinent ordinances.

1. Upon written application for transferring a license and depositing a transfer fee, the license may be transferred if the manufactured home park is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this UDC.
2. Such transferee shall be entitled to operate the manufactured home park for a period of 30 days; however, if the transferee has not made application for a manufactured home license within said 30 days, then the right of the transferee to operate the manufactured home park shall terminate upon the expiration of the 30 day period.

1. Operating the facilities in a manner contrary to the plans, specifications, and/or plat on file with the Code Official; or
2. Operating the facility in violation of the rules, regulations, ordinances (including applicable fees), or laws of the City, state, or United States.

1. The license holder shall request a hearing in writing within 15 days of receiving notice of the license revocation from the Code Official;
2. The City Commission shall, within 30 days of receiving the license holders request for a hearing, hold a hearing to discuss the merits of the suspension or revocation; and
3. The Secretary of the City Commission must provide the license holder with notice of the time, date, and location of the hearing no less than 10 days prior to the hearing.

1. Is in compliance with the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act;
2. Has a legal title or Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Statement of Ownership and Location Form;
3. Has a valid HUD label or Texas seal; and
4. Has not been altered as defined by the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act.

1. Removal of a sign if a demolition permit has been obtained for the structure on which the sign is mounted;
2. Changing of advertising copy or message on an approved sign or on a marquee or similar approved sign that is specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy; and
3. Painting, repainting, or cleaning a sign when it is performed in conjunction with normal maintenance and repair of a sign that does not involve structural changes or modifications.

1. Operating the facilities in a manner contrary to the plans, specifications, and/or plat on file with the Building Official; or
2. Operating the facility in violation of the rules, regulations, ordinances (including applicable fees), or laws of the City, state, or United States.

1. The license holder shall request a hearing in writing within 15 days of receiving notice of the license revocation from the Building Official;
2. The City Commission shall, within 30 days of receiving the license holders request for a hearing, hold a hearing to discuss the merits of the suspension or revocation; and
3. The Secretary of the City Commission must provide the license holder with notice of the time, date, and location of the hearing no less than 10 days prior to the hearing.

1. Possesses significance in history, architecture, archeology, and culture;
2. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local, regional, state, or national history;
3. Is associated with events that have made a significant impact in the City's past;
4. Represents the work of a master designer, builder, or craftsman;
5. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction; or
6. Represents an established and familiar visual feature of the City.

1. The district contains properties and an environmental setting which meet two or more of the criteria for designation of a landmark, as set out in Subsection C., above; and
2. The district constitutes a distinct section of the City.

1. Name, address, telephone number of applicant, and physical address of the individual property (if applicable);
2. Name, address, telephone number of applicant, and signed petition of at least 20 percent of the residents of the proposed district (if applicable);
3. Site plan of the individual property or map indicating the geographic boundaries of the proposed district showing all affected buildings and/or structures;
4. Detailed description and background on the property or district;
5. Current photographs of the overall property or district along with any available historical photographs; and
6. Any other information which the HPO or RHC may deem necessary.

1. Upon receipt of a completed application for Determination of Significance, the HPO shall schedule a hearing at the next available regularly scheduled RHC meeting.
2. Notice of the application shall be mailed to the property owner(s) and posted on the property by the HPO for a minimum period of 14 days prior to the scheduled hearing.
3. A published notice of the scheduled hearing shall also be made in accordance with Section 6.3.206, Public Notice.
4. Notice of applications for proposed districts shall be mailed to each affected owner and posted in at least four separate locations that are visible from the public rights-of-way at its external boundaries for a minimum period of 14 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

1. The HPO shall review the application and upon acceptance as a complete application, as set out in Section 6.3.204, Application Completeness Review, shall schedule a public hearing before the RHC.
2. The RHC shall hold a public hearing on the proposed certificate of appropriateness. At the hearing, the applicant shall have an opportunity to be heard, present testimony and evidence to demonstrate that the proposed work is in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the design standards set out in Section 5.1.301, Historic Overlay District Design Standards. Other interested parties and technical experts may also present testimony or documentary evidence which will become part of the record. The burden of proof shall be upon the applicant.

1. If approved or conditionally approved by the RHC, the HPO shall issue a certificate of appropriateness to the applicant, consisting of written findings of fact, conclusions of law, and any specific conditions of approval (if any), supporting the decision.
2. If no hearing has been scheduled within 90 days of the original receipt of an application deemed complete by the HPO, a certificate of appropriateness may be deemed approved in which case the HPO shall so advise the applicant in writing.
3. The HPO shall forward the decision to the Building Official.
4. Any specific conditions of approval as required by the RHC and identified by the HPO shall be attached to the construction documents prior to the issuance of any building permits.
5. No subsequent changes shall be made to the approved design without the prior review and approval of the HPO or the RHC, as applicable.
6. An applicant shall have one year from the date of issuance of the certificate of appropriateness to secure a building permit for the specified improvements or it shall become null and void.

1. Motion of the City Commission;
2. Motion of the Planning and Zoning Commission; or
3. Petition of the owner(s) of the property which is the subject of the proposed zoning change.

1. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed rezoning. Following the hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a final report to the City Commission.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission may defer its report to the City Commission for not more than 60 days. If the Planning and Zoning Commission fails to issue a final report after 60 days to the City Commission, then the report is deemed to have a recommendation of denial. If the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a recommendation after the public hearing, then the proposal will move forward to the next regularly scheduled City Commission hearing as per the notice requirements set out in Section 6.3.206, Public Notice.
3. Upon receiving the final report of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Secretary or City Attorney shall draft and forward an ordinance to the City Commission for consideration.

1. Approve the rezoning by ordinance;
2. Approve the rezoning by ordinance with conditions or modifications (e.g., change the zoning on a designated portion of the property or change the zoning to another designation);
3. Deny the rezoning; or
4. Refer the proposed rezoning back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration.

1. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed text amendment. Following the hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a final report to the City Commission.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission may defer its report to the City Commission for not more than 60 days. If the Planning and Zoning Commission fails to finally report after 60 days to the City Commission, then the report is deemed to have a recommendation of denial. If the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a recommendation after the public hearing, then the proposal will move forward to the next regularly scheduled City Commission hearing as per the notice requirements set out in Section 6.3.206, Public Notice.
3. Upon receiving the final report of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Secretary or City Attorney shall draft and forward an ordinance to the City Commission for consideration.

1. Showing a good and sufficient cause;
2. A determination that failure to grant the floodplain variance would result in an exceptional hardship to the applicant; and
3. A determination that the granting of a floodplain variance will not result in:
   1. Increased flood heights;
   2. Additional threats to public safety;
   3. Extraordinary public expense;
   4. Nuisances;
   5. Fraud on or victimization of the public; or
   6. Conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
4. Floodplain variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements and for other development necessary for the conduct of a functionally dependent use provided that:
   1. The criteria outlined in Division 4.3.200, Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention, are met; and
   2. The structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood damages during the base flood and create no additional threats to public safety.

1. Is in compliance with the Texas Statement of Ownership and Location Form;
2. Has a valid HUD Label or Texas Seal;
3. Has not been altered as defined by the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act; and
4. Was manufactured in the last 25 years.

1. Written notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing shall be mailed to the permittee by certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the address set out on the application.
2. Notice shall be mailed at least 10 days prior to the date of hearing, and shall include the grounds upon which the revocation will be sought in sufficient detail to advise the permittee, and shall advise the permittee of the right to be present in person and through counsel to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses appearing at the hearing.

1. Building Code Variances. Building code variances include variances to the requirements of adopted building codes.
2. Variances to Imposed Conditions of Approval. These variances are those from the terms of one or more conditions of approval imposed by an administering body described in Article 6.2, Administrative Bodies. Modifications to conditions of approval shall be sought from the body that granted the approval.
3. Variances Regarding Nonconformities. These variances include those that would have the effect of making an existing nonconforming or illegal construction (buildings and structures), site improvements, parking, or landscaping conforming. Nonconforming situations are subject to the requirements of Article 6.1, Nonconformities.
4. Floodplain Variances. This includes variances to the requirements of Division 4.3.200, Floodplain Management and Flood Damage Prevention, which are handled by the Code Official, in consultation with the City Engineer.
5. Use Variances. Variances shall not be used to allow a use in a zoning district in which the use is prohibited or which would constitute a change in district boundaries (e.g., variances to Article 2.2, Land Use).
6. Conditional Use Variances. Variances shall not be used to modify any requirements that are set out in Division 2.2.200, Limited and Conditional Use Standards, with respect to an application for conditional use approval.
7. Variances to Other Laws or Regulations. State and/or federal laws and/or regulations may not be varied by the City unless such authority is expressly granted to the City.

1. Written notice of the date, time, and place of the hear shall be mailed to the permittee by certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the address set out on the application.
2. Notice shall be mailed at least 10 days prior to the date of hearing, and shall include the grounds upon which the revocation will be sought in sufficient detail to advise the permittee, and shall advise the permittee of the right to present in person and through counsel to present evidence and cross-examination witnesses appearing at the hearing.

1. Increases in the density of residential uses of more than five percent.
2. Increases in the total floor area of all nonresidential buildings covered by the plan of more than five percent.
3. Increases of floor area for any one nonresidential building covered by the plan of more than 10 percent.
4. Increases of lot coverage of more than five percent.
5. Increases in the height of any building of more than 10 percent.
6. Changes in ownership patterns or stages of construction that will impose substantially greater loads on streets and other public utilities.
7. Decreases of any peripheral setback of more than five percent.
8. Decreases of areas devoted to open space of more than five percent or the substantial relocation of such areas.
9. Changes of traffic circulation patterns that will affect traffic outside of the project boundaries.
10. Modification or removal of conditions to the concept plan approval.

1. Name of the proposed subdivision, north arrow, scale, and date;
2. The name and contact information for the owner, subdivider, engineer, surveyor, land planner, or any other designer responsible for the survey and design;
3. Location of boundary or property lines width and location of platted streets, alleys, and easements within or adjacent to the property being subdivided;
4. Location of boundary or property lines width and location of pipelines, present physical features on the land including natural and artificial water courses, ditches, ravines, culverts, bridges, present structures and any other features directly pertinent to the land being subdivided, location of existing utilities, showing pipe sizes and capacities of sewer and water mains and drainage facilities;
5. Outline of any existing wooded areas and the location, species, and size of any important individual trees;
6. Topographic map of the property with contour intervals of one-foot , with all grades shown tied to City datum of any public authority that may be established in the area;
7. A description of the property with approximate acreage and total number of lots;
8. The street system design, location and width of proposed streets, easements, and alleys, building lots and other features and their relationship to streets, alleys, and easements in adjacent subdivision;
9. A vicinity map;
10. Zoning district classification and land use designation of the land within the subdivision;
11. Proposed water distribution system;
12. Proposed sewage collection system;
13. On-site and off-site drainage; and
14. Boundary of the subdivision, with bearings and distance.

1. The title or name by which the subdivision is to be identified;
2. The north arrow and scale of the plat;
3. The name of the state registered professional engineer, or state licensed or registered land surveyor responsible;
4. The name and address of the owner and engineer or surveyor;
5. A definite legal description and identification of the tract being subdivided which description shall be sufficient for the requirements of title examination;
6. A descriptive diagram drawn to scale, showing by reference that the subdivision is a particular portion or part of a previously filed plat or recognized grant or partition, which diagram and description shall show as being included in the subdivision, at least all of the smallest unit of the last filed subdivisions, plat, or grant out of which the instant subdivision is divided, or so much thereof as is owned by the subdivider;
7. The boundaries of the subdivided property indicated by a heavy line and tied by dimension to adjoining tracts showing the location or designation of streets, alleys, parks, and other areas intended to be dedicated or deeded for public use, with proper dimensions;
8. Topographic map of the property with contour intervals of one-foot, with all grades shown tied to City datum of any public authority that may be established in the area;
9. The location of all adjacent streets and alleys, with their names, and the names of adjoining subdivisions with exact location and designation by number or lots and blocks;
10. All lot, block, and street boundary lines, with lots and blocks numbered or lettered consecutively;
11. Building lines and easements defined by dimension;
12. Width of all streets (measured at right angles or radically, where curved);
13. All principal lines have the bearing given and deviation from the norm indicated;
14. The length and bearing of all straight lines, radii, arc lengths, tangent length, and central angles of all curves shall be indicated along the boundary line of the subdivision and each block. All dimensions along the lines of each lot shall be shown. The curve data pertaining to block or lot boundary may be placed in a curve table at the base of the plat;
15. The description and location of all lot and block corners and permanent survey reference monuments shall be shown. Lot markers shall be one-half inch reinforcing bar, 24 inches long, or approved equal, and shall be placed at all lot corners flush with the ground;
16. Any covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs) proposed for the property;
17. A waiver of any claim(s) against the City for damages occasioned by the establishment of grades or the alteration of the surface of any portion of existing streets and alleys to conform to grades established in the subdivision;
18. The final plat shall be accompanied by a written agreement of the developer to install improvements required by this UDC together with a performance bond (corporate or personal surety), letter of credit, or certified check in a sufficient amount to assure the completion of all the required improvements;
19. A certificate of ownership in fee of all land embraced in the subdivision, and of the authenticity of the plat and dedication, signed and acknowledged by all owners of any interest in said land. The acknowledgement shall be in the form required in the conveyance of real estate. A certificate from each tax collector of a political subdivision in which the property is located must accompany the plat to be recorded in the Office of the County Clerk shall that all taxes owning to the state, county, and/or City and any other political subdivision have been paid in full to date. Approval and acceptance of all lien holders shall also be included;
20. A certificate by a registered professional engineer, state licensed, or registered land surveyor in charge, duly authenticated, that the plat is true and correct and in accordance with the determination of surveys actually made on the ground. If the engineer or surveyor who prepared the plat did not make the original boundary survey, this fact should be noted in the certificate. Also, the certificate should show whether or not the tract is within one mile of the City limits, measured in a straight line from the nearest points in the City limits, unless the information is shown in suitable manner elsewhere on the face of the plat; and
21. The following forms shall be printed on the plat:
    1. "State of Texas, County of Fort Bend, This plat of ______________ Subdivision (Addition) approved by the City Manager of the City of Richmond, Texas. This the _____ day of _______, _______. Signed _______________, City Manager."
    2. "State of Texas, County of Fort Bend, This plat of ______________ Subdivision (Addition) approved on _______________ (date) by the City of Richmond City Commission, and signed this the ________ day of ____________, ________, provided, however, this approval shall be invalid, and null, and void, unless this plat is filed with the County Clerk of Fort Bend County, Texas, within one (1) year hereafter. Signed ______________, (Mayor), Signed ___________________, City Secretary."

1. Both lot owners join in the application for amending the plat;
2. Neither lot is abolished;
3. The amendment does not attempt to remove recorded covenants, conditions or restrictions; and
4. The amendment does not have a material adverse effect on the property rights of the other owners in the plat;

1. The owners of all those lots join in the application for amending the plat;
2. The amendment does not attempt to remove recorded covenants, conditions or restrictions; and
3. The amendment does not increase the number of lots;

1. The changes:
   1. Do not affect applicable zoning and other regulations of the City;
   2. Do not attempt to amend or remove any covenants, conditions or restrictions; and
   3. Affect an area that approved by the City Commission as a residential improvement area; or

1. The owners of all those lots join in the application for amending the plat;
2. The amendment does not attempt to remove recorded covenants, conditions or restrictions;
3. The amendment does not increase the number of lots; and
4. The amendment does not create or require the creation of a new street or make necessary the extension of City facilities.

1. The owners of the tract covered by a plat may vacate the plat at any time before any lot in the plat is sold.
2. If lots in the plat have been sold, the plat, or any part of the plat, may be vacated on the application of all the owners of lots in the plat with approval obtained in the manner prescribed for the original plat.
3. The plat is vacated when a signed, acknowledged instrument declaring the plat vacated is approved and recorded in the manner prescribed for the original plat.
4. Pursuant to Section 212.013, Vacating Plat, Tex. Local Gov't Code, the Fort Bend County Clerk shall write legibly on the vacated plat the word "vacated" and shall enter on the plat a reference to the volume and page at which the vacating instrument is recorded.
5. On the execution and recording of the vacating instrument, the vacated plat has no effect.

1. Involves four or fewer lots;
2. All property after proposed adjustments has the required access on existing streets;
3. Does not require the creation of any new street or public right-of-way;
4. Does not require the extension or relocation of any utilities or municipal facilities;
5. Does not propose to eliminate or vacate public street right-of-way or easements; and
6. Does not include the creation of an new lots or lines.

1. General information to residents, business owners, and landowners with respect to the zoning districts that apply to property;
2. References to the standards that may be applied to individual uses or buildings; and
3. Requested public records that are related to the administration and enforcement of this UDC.

1. Revocation of Permits. Any permit, certificate of occupancy, or other approval required under this UDC shall be revoked when it is determined that:
   1. There is a departure from the approved plans, specifications, limitations, or conditions as required under the permit or approval;
   2. The permit or approval was procured by false representation;
   3. The permit or approval was issued in error; or
   4. There is a violation of any provision of this UDC.
2. Notice and Opportunity to Correct. Written notice of revocation stating that such violation shall be corrected within 10 days shall be served upon the property owner, agent, applicant, or other person to whom the permit or approval was issued, or such notice may be posted in a prominent location at the place of violation.
3. Effect of Notice. No work or construction shall proceed after service of the revocation notice unless such work is to correct a violation.
4. Failure to Correct. If after the 10-day period, arrangements acceptable to the City have not been made, the Building Official shall:
   1. File litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction; and/or
   2. Remove or correct such violation and cause to be placed a lien upon the property and/or improvements to the property in an amount to cover all costs related to correction or abatement of the violation.

1. The City may seek an injunction or other equitable relief in court to stop any violation of this UDC or of a permit, certificate, or other form of authorization granted under this UDC. Such relief may include revocation or termination of permits, including conditional use permits. In any court proceedings in which the City seeks a preliminary injunction, it shall be presumed that a violation of this UDC or continued violation of this UDC is, will, or may be an injury to the public health, safety or general welfare; that the public health, safety or general welfare will or may be irreparably injured by the continuation of the violation unless the violation is enjoined; and that there is no plain and adequate remedy at law for the subject violation.
2. The City may seek an affirmative injunction to require the demolition or removal of a structure, or to allow the City to demolish or remove a structure and recover costs against the landowner, pursuant to Section 54.018, Tex. Local Gov't Code.