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City of Houston Proposed Amendment to Regulations for Airport Compatible Land Use for Bush Intercontinental, Hobby and Ellington Airports.
Houston City Council held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 901 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas, 77002. The purpose of the Public Hearing was to allow interested citizens to be heard concerning a proposed amendment to Article VI of Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas, the regulations for Airport Compatible Land Use in the vicinity of Bush Intercontinental, Hobby and Ellington Airports. The proposed amendment would reduce restrictions on the development of single family homes in the Tier Two regulated area for each airport.
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The Houston Airport System (HAS) provides a vital economic engine for Houston’s economy. HAS, a department of the City of Houston, operates the three major airports serving the City of Houston and the Greater Houston metropolitan region -- George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD).
The Houston Airports are a major contributor to the economic growth and vitality of the greater Houston region. They generate more than $24 billion each year for the region’s economy, and create and support more than 151,000 jobs.
Houston’s population, employment and economic growth are fueled in large part by the Houston Airports and the passenger and cargo flights that connect Houston to the rest of the U.S. and international markets. Houston’s stature as a premier gateway to the world can only be sustained by a vibrant and thriving air transportation system, able to support and create new opportunities for travel and trade for Houston-area residents, businesses and visitors.
More than 50 million passengers who traveled through the Houston Airports in 2008 are projected to grow to 80 million by the year 2020. To accommodate this rapid growth, the Houston Airport System will need to continually improve and expand airport facilities and capacity.
In 2006, the FAA admonished the city of Houston for allowing incompatible development to encroach into areas affected by airport operations. In a letter, they asked the City to adopt measures that ensure compatible land development and would protect the FAA’s investment of grant funds in the three airports.
In an effort to promote compatible land uses the City of Houston has approved a new ordinance to control future development around the three airports.
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To view a copy of the Final Airport Land Use Ordinance - Click Here
To view the George Bush Intercontinental Map - Click Here
To view the William P. Hobby Airport Map - Click Here
To view the Ellington Airport Map - Click Here
To view a copy the Building Code & International Residential Code - Click Here
To view a land use Compatibility Matrix (not part of Ordinance No. 2008-1052 Airport Land Use Regulations) for informational purposes only) - Click Here
To view a copy of the FAA's request to HAS - Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here
Airport Land Use Info Line - (281) 233-1961
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