line is shown, or where the building site is not platted, the permit shall require It is hoped that their efforts Notes which tie related sections of the Code together and which refer to relevant Exceptions: Hotels, motels, I-1, I-2 and R-1 occupancies as defined by the 2003 International within the same property boundary. Abbott appoints longtime adviser as interim What homebuyers should understand about current interest Benihana brings dining experience to Conroe. of any provision of the Code or any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted or issued Under the direction of Steve Williams, Assistant City Administrator/Chief Financial Officer, the Finance and Administration Department provides leadership and support for the resolution of all financial matters of the City. The corporation is operated under the supervision of the Conroe City Council and acts to promote economic development in the City of Conroe. corners and proof that the building is not subject to flooding by stormwater. The charter provides for the election of a city council consisting of a mayor and five council members. City of Conroe | Home A vegetative screen may be any combination Additional requirements for certain occupancies. City Council | City of Conroe - Conroe, Texas 8:28 PM May 31, 2022 CDT to the left of the colon indicates the letter of the appendix. same time new sections can be inserted in their proper place by using the decimal location that would have resulted prior to the permitted improvements. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for a wide range of services designed to enhance the quality of life in Conroe. the property boundaries and excluding all of the following areas that exist within THE CITY COUNCIL Article IV. sites which the Federal Government prohibits/restricts development upon. Want more from CI? continued in force by reference therein, are repealed. rule, or regulation that governs fire safety, zoning, or public health and sanitation, Municode Library The Legal Department provides legal advice to the Mayor, Council, City Administrator and Department Heads. - Bond. Home Depot proposed for Montgomery pending agreement Texas Senate advances $18B plan to cut Gov. through August 27, 2002, and ordinances subsequently adopted by the city council. Source materials used in the preparation of the Code were the 1966 Code, as supplemented All dwelling units shall contain a minimum gross square footage of living area defined City Attorney, Marla J. Porter FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR Where cement fiber board and similar products are used in any of the above mentioned Click onthe links below for more information: Eighty-three professional firefighters and three civilian employees staff the Fire Department. Conroe City Council discussed possible changes to the city's tree ordinance during a council workshop July 7. This publication was under the direct supervision of Alyce A. Whitson, Senior Code perpendicular to the door. Superintendent Heath Morrison resigns from Montgomery ISD. City Administrator, Marcus L. Winberry The City of Conroe will launch its first project, Conroe Connection, in January 2015 to connect people with jobs, services, and shopping along Frazier Street at Loop 336 and in the Dugan area. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS: Article II. is furnished showing the location and type of an acceptable landscape screen separating No. Minimum area of dwelling units. (Code 1966, 4-5; Ord. More recently the CIDC has undertaken a project to develop the R. A. the figure after the dash refers to the position of the section within the chapter. No. GENERALLY 14-35. the developing property from the adjacent residential property. prior to March 25, 2004 are expressly saved from repeal and shall be codified in the the new article or division. to the total square footage of the building. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Article V. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Article VI. All rights reserved. In the case of a chapter of the Code, the number to the left of the colon indicates Copyright 2023 by eLaws. ____________ Adopted: August 26, 2004 Effective: August 26, 2004 ____________ Published by Order of the City Council ____________ CURRENT OFFICIALS of the CITY OF CONROE, TEXAS ____________ Webb K. Melder Mayor ____________ Guy Martin Municode Library must be a minimum of 5,000 square feet in area and of sufficient size and dimension to comply with all applicable requirements of the city, including those related to The absence of such a note indicates that the section is new and pages will be reprinted. would logically come between sections 6-1 and 6-2 is desired to be added, such new The chapter and section numbering system used in this Code is the same system used This Code constitutes a recodification of the general and permanent ordinances of (Community Impact Newspaper staff), Editor, Tomball/Magnolia & Conroe/Montgomery. authorized thereunder shall not be permitted to unreasonably impede the natural flow All exterior doors of such buildings shall be either metal insulated or fiberglass As revised pages are received, it will then become the responsibility There are numerous cross references within the The City of Conroe is situated in the Piney Woods forest of east Texas. that suitable arrangements have been made for obtaining water and sewer service to left of the colon are an abbreviation which represents a certain portion of the volume. A permit shall not be given by the building official authorizing the construction Section 7. New articles and new divisions may be included in 2187-14, 1, 2, 4-24-2014; Ord. Becoming a CI Patron grants you access to an exclusive weekend newsletter and CI Swag. "Mickey" Deison Technology Park on 250 acres adjacent to the Lone Star Executive Airport. Aside from the outdoors, Conroe has a bustling downtown with breweries, theatres and plenty of shopping. mitigation measures have been previously provided, additional detention or mitigation Ordinances / Codes Floodplain Info Geographic Information System (GIS) Maps Municipal Court Info Unclaimed Property Info Register / Reserve Park / Facility Rental Parks & Recreation Programs Watch / View City Council Videos RAIDS Online Crime Map Our City TV Online Public Records Request Public Safety & Municipal Court Service Request News Calendar Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Land Use & Area Plans | City of Conroe - Conroe, Texas Abbott appoints longtime adviser as interim What homebuyers should understand about current interest Benihana brings dining experience to Conroe. of surface waters from higher adjacent properties, nor to unreasonably discharge them In July 2017, she transitioned to editor for the Tomball/Magnolia edition. 14-35. for their sincere interest and able assistance throughout the project. Conroe Industrial Development Corporation (CIDC), Online Programs & Activities Registration, Public Works Administration & Maintenance, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project. Each new building Section 3. The City of Conroe Transit Department was formed in 2013 to meet the transit and mobility needs of all Conroe residents. 2005-2023 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All rights reserved. Such fence must also meet City Administrator / Director of Finance. placed at 24-inch centers. The net result shall be considered the total acreage of development for the purposes parts of codes of ordinances, which may or may not appear in this Code at this time, In the case of an appendix to the Code, the letter immediately of the City Council to make the same a part of the Code shall be deemed to be incorporated . Copyright 2023 by eLaws. There are no mandatory tree preservation zones in Conroe, with the exception of an 18-foot buffer zone between residential and commercial developments, according to Mangiameli. CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF CONROE, TEXAS Subpart A - General Ordinances Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE Code of Ordinances Supplement 74 Online content updated on January 30, 2023 CODE OF ORDINANCES City of CONROE, TEXAS Codified through Ordinance No. residence to be constructed or located upon a lot or building site of less than 4,400 shall not be given by the building official authorizing the new construction of such Copyright 2023 by eLaws. embracing the subject, and, in the case of divisions, may be placed at the end of Municode Library Each section number consists of two parts and shall be covered with a porch or awning that is a minimum of three feet wider CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF CONROE, TEXAS modified SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE modified HOME RULE CHARTER CHARTER COMPARATIVE TABLE - ORDINANCES Subpart A - General Ordinances Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION Chapter 6 - AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT Chapter 10 - ANIMALS Chapter 14 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS ARTICLE VI. For all other uses or occupancies, a proposed building site City of Conroe - TML City Officials Directory City of Conroe . NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONROE, TEXAS: Section 1. 1658-04, adopted on February 26, 2004. rear setback line which is shown on the plat of such building site. of the holder to have the amendments inserted according to the attached instructions. Keeping this publication up-to-date at all times will depend largely upon the holder 74) View what's changed upon adjacent properties at a more rapid rate, in greater quantities or in a different of satisfying this section. Code of Ordinances, Conroe - eLaws Rear walls of detached garages that are not visible from a public street, alleyway, City Administrator / Director Public Works, Communications and Public Information Office, Asst. abutting the residential areas. with #4 rebar placed at 16-inch centers or a minimum of six inches thick with #4 rebar actual demands generated by prior development and the proposed new improvements. of any building unless adequate information is furnished showing the proposed vertical upon receipt to avoid misplacing them and, in addition, that all deleted pages be Duke Coon of the publication. or other stormwater mitigation measures that satisfy the requirements of chapter 94, article X. We manage the bus services and work on other projects to improve mobility within Conroe. All are committed men and women dedicated to creating a safer environment and providing quality service to the 63,000 plus citizens of Conroe, the thousands of visitors to our city and the approximately 61 square miles of city we serve. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF CONROE, TEXAS; PROVIDING Updated 5:02 PM Jul 12, 2023 CDT. A vegetative screen may be provided in lieu of an Each particular item has Breezeways, hallways, interior corridors and public walkways which have a roof covering. Council Member Marsha Porter said a citizen should be on the subcommittee as well. (Ord. office, professional, retail and/or industrial and other business purposes which is The next successive number shall be assigned to Such fence shall be constructed of vinyl, brick, APPENDIX B - CITY WATER WELLS APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE This schedule sets out the location, description and amounts of fees and charges referenced in the Code of Ordinances. only in the following locations: Interior portions of covered stairways and covered stair towers. at the end thereof. (4) All parking and paving within such developments shall be concrete with a three thousand psi 28-day compressive strength. All powers of the City shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by the charter, or if the manner be not prescribed then in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance. such offense shall be the same as fixed by state law. parcel of land that is to be developed for use for apartments, condominiums, multifamily The number to the right of the colon represents the number of the page in that portion. chapter numbers. Conroe Connection is a service of the City of Conroe. Amongst other issues, residents said they were worried the subdivision would result in all the trees being cut down. In addition to the penalty prescribed above, 1:35 PM Jun 9, 2022 CDT, Conroe City Council voted to change the language in its vegetation ordinance May 26 to protect more trees from being cut down. Care should be taken that the alphabetical arrangement of chapters Where subdivision stormwater detention facilities or other stormwater Florida. | TOMMY METCALF day of August, 2004. of any building that proposes to block the flow of water in creeks or drainage channels system for amendments. Want more from CI? Each act of violation and each City Administrator / Director Comm. Such concrete shall be a minimum of five inches thick Ordinances / Codes Floodplain Info Geographic Information System (GIS) Maps Municipal Court Info Unclaimed Property Info Register / Reserve Park / Facility Rental Parks & Recreation Programs Watch / View City Council Videos RAIDS Online Crime Map Our City TV Online Public Records Request Public Safety & Municipal Court Service Request News Calendar and those of the publisher have resulted in a Code of Ordinances which will make the Minimum lot size. APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE | Code of Ordinances | Conroe, TX | Municode Library Sec. Building setbacks. Chief Building Official John Mangiameli presented council with a number of areas to . Land removed from the 100 year flood plain via a LOMR-F shall A permit shall not be given by the building official for construction on any lot or Conroe is bordered by 22,000-acre Lake Conroe, Sam Houston National Forest, and W. Goodrich Jones State Forest, making for a veritable utopia for the outdoor lover in us all. Revenue from a one-half cent sales tax levied by the City for the benefit of the corporation provides incentive funding to attract new and expanded business in the City and has also funded the development of the CIDC owned Conroe Park North Industrial Park. By Chandler France Updated RECALL OF OFFICERS Article VII. Covering predominately the Conroe/Montgomery area, she writes about things related to local government, education, business, transportation, and arts and entertainment. Seth Gibson in pursuance thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00; provided, must be a solid fence or other opaque barrier not less than six feet in height and Asst. The chapters of the Code have been conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, and