The city without zoning
Chapter 1
How Houston grew without a master plan
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Chapter 2
The hidden rules shaping the streets
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Chapter 3
Living in the ultimate urban mix
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The city without zoning
Ch 2 · The hidden rules shaping the streets
dash Houston's Unzoned Development
We've got no zoning lines! (No way!) But the deed restrictions get it done! (Get it done!)
Fun Fact
Private rules: Even without zoning, private deed restrictions in Houston can ban homeowners from parking pickup trucks in driveways.
Quiz
Approximately what percentage of Houston's residential areas use private deed restrictions?
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What private agreements do Houston neighborhoods use to restrict land use without city laws?
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What type of housing experienced a massive boom in Houston after the 1998 policy change?
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Which of the following can a private deed restriction regulate that zoning normally does not?