P&Z Debates Drilling Overlay Districts and Zoning Options
City staff explored an overlay district for oil and gas drilling to ease zoning for developers while balancing concerns like bald eagles setbacks and saltwater disposal wells. Proposals suggest heavy industrial zoning with a special use permit, excluding single family zones and considering grandfathered wells under registration instead of Chapter 62 permits. Stakeholders urge a plan that satisfies property owners residents and others.
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Astronaut Fred Haise to Speak at WCCCC Banquet
Apollo 13 lunar module pilot Fred Haise will address West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on January 21 at The Tower Club Royal Purple Raceway. The event will present the 2013 Person of the Year, with tickets 40 dollars each or 320 dollars per table. Reservations due by January 16 via Missy Malechek at 281-576-5440.
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Residents raise concerns over oil wells near Evergreen Fairways
Evergreen Fairways subdivision residents fear future oil drilling will affect property values and create noise near homes. They cite nesting bald eagles on Tri City Beach Road across from the golf course and urge city and drilling firms to protect this Baytown treasure.
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New Game Room Regulations Tighten Oversight and Access
New rules specify who is liable for violations, require entry by law enforcement with no lockout, mandate visible equipment through windows, keep certain records on site, ban memberships, and exempt food focused businesses. Signs must identify game rooms and operations run 8 am to 10 pm with distance limits from schools, worship sites, neighborhoods, and other game rooms.
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