Title:
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2026-10, an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, Chapter 125, Article 3, entitled “Zoning Regulations”, and “Appendix A: Definitions”, to revise regulations related to manufactured homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in response to Senate Bill 785 and Senate Bill 1567 adopted by the 89th Texas Legislature - Second Reading (Director of Planning)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0, on April 23, 2026.
City Council approved the first reading, 8-0-0, on May 12, 2026.
Background
Approval of this item will amend the Unified Development Code (UDC) related to manufactured homes and accessory dwelling units.
Project Timeline
March 26, 2026 - Notice of the public hearing was published on the City’s website.
April 7, 2026 - Notice of the public hearing was published in the newspaper and posted at City Hall.
April 23, 2026 - The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the request.
May 12, 2026 - City Council conducted a public hearing and approved the request, 7-1-0, on first reading.
May 26, 2026 - Subject to approval on first reading, City Council is scheduled to hear the item on second reading.
Project Summary:
The proposed amendments revise Article 3 (Zoning Regulations) and Appendix A (Definitions) of the Unified Development Code (UDC) in response to Senate Bill 785 and Senate Bill 1567, both adopted by the 89th Texas Legislature during the 2025 regular session. Each bill establishes new requirements that preempt local authority where it conflicts with state law, and the UDC must be updated to bring the City into compliance. The amendments address two subject areas: manufactured homes and accessory dwelling units.
Senate Bill 785 requires cities to govern manufactured housing under federal standards and limits the ability of municipalities to treat manufactured homes differently from other forms of single-fa...
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