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

Unzoned Sandbox

dash Unzoned Sandbox

dash Why parking rules dictate building size

dash Deed restrictions instead of public laws

dash The power of the setback rule

dash The townhouse boom of Chapter 42

dash Houston's Unzoned Development

We've got no zoning lines! (No way!) But the deed restrictions get it done! (Get it done!)

Why parking rules dictate building size

dash Why parking rules dictate building size

Fun Fact

Private rules: Even without zoning, private deed restrictions in Houston can ban homeowners from parking pickup trucks in driveways.

The power of the setback rule

dash The power of the setback rule

Quiz

Approximately what percentage of Houston's residential areas use private deed restrictions?

Gossip

Should neighbors have the right to ban pink houses?

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Who is responsible for enforcing private deed restrictions in Houston?

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What did Houston's historic parking minimum rules require businesses to build?

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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?

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What does a 'setback rule' regulate in urban planning?

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How did Houston's 1998 Chapter 42 amendment change the minimum lot size for homes?