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Chambers County sets Sept. 9 public hearing on proposed Subdivision Manual changes, including minimum lot-size increase
Summary
The commissioners set a public hearing for Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. to consider proposed updates to the Chambers County Subdivision Manual, including raising minimum lot size to three-quarters of an acre and retaining a 55-foot minimum lot width; public comment stressed growth management and infrastructure readiness.
Chambers County commissioners on Aug. 5 voted to set a public hearing for Sept. 9 at 10:00 a.m. to consider proposed amendments to the county Subdivision Manual. County staff said the proposed changes will be posted online and highlighted in red so residents can review the exact language before the hearing.
County staff described the most significant change as raising the minimum lot size to three-quarters of an acre and maintaining a 55-foot minimum lot width, a move staff and several speakers said is intended to discourage narrow "flag" lots, reduce impervious surface area and ease pressure on roads, drainage and school capacity.
Samantha Humphrey, who identified herself as a Chambers County resident and a member of the Anahuac ISD Board of Trustees, said the county is experiencing rapid growth and that larger lot sizes can help mitigate strain on schools and infrastructure. "Chambers County is experiencing incredible growth... We are the sixth fastest growing county in the nation," she said, and added that the county needs to plan infrastructure "before, not after the rooftops go up."
County staff asked that the proposed changes be posted on the engineering and county websites and made available for download. Commissioner comments supported moving forward with the public hearing and encouraged staff to coordinate with affected districts and offices ahead of the hearing to anticipate funding or partnership opportunities for larger projects mentioned in the Subdivision Manual.
What’s next: The public hearing on Sept. 9 will provide an opportunity for additional resident input; the county will publish the proposed manual edits online in advance.
