Special districts would allow cities and counties in Central Texas to impose development rules and collect sales and property taxes to pay for roads, streets and utility improvements without requiring immediate provision of city services.
Texas State Senator proposes bills that would empower cities and counties to regulate land-use of area surrounding Texas 130. The new toll highway is expected to spur rapid growth in an area viewed by city officials and environmentalists as ideal for mixed-use, high density development.
" 'It's a combination of two very significant tools,' said Assistant City Manager Laura Huffman. 'One, it gives the city the ability to do land-use (planning), and the other is it gives the city a revenue stream in order to invest in infrastructure. One without the other wouldn't work.' "
Thanks to smlyles
FULL STORY: Proposed bills would expand city and county land use powers along Texas 130 in Austin area
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