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Council okays UDC amendment to let staff approve plats, citing HB 3699 efficiency changes

City of Longview City Council · February 27, 2026
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Summary

The council approved ordinance M26-01 to amend the Unified Development Code so staff can administratively approve subdivision plats that meet city requirements, aligning with Texas House Bill 3699 and reducing developer wait times.

The City Council voted to adopt ordinance M26-01, amending the Unified Development Code to delegate certain subdivision approval responsibilities to city staff. Planning staff said the change aligns the city's process with Texas House Bill 3699 (2023) and will cut waiting time for…

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