Preliminary Zoning & Building Code Reports
Resilient Communities Program (RCP) Grant
The Resilient Community Grant Program project application for Caldwell, Texas, aims to support local initiatives based on the 2022 Envision Caldwell Comprehensive Plan to enhance community resilience related to environmental, economic, and social challenges. Specifically, the city's project scope is to:
- Zoning Ordinance Creation:
- Establishing or revising zoning regulations to better manage land use, ensuring sustainable development and reducing risks from natural disasters.
- Aligning zoning practices with long-term planning goals to support economic growth and community safety.
- Amending Adopted Building Codes:
- Updating building codes to reflect 2021 ICC standards and resilience measures, such as energy efficiency, structural integrity, and hazard mitigation.
- Encouraging compliance with state and national standards to improve safety and durability in new and existing buildings.
- Amending the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance:
- Revising floodplain management regulations to incorporate current FEMA guidelines and best practices for flood risk reduction.
- Enhancing measures for protecting lives, property, and natural resources in flood-prone areas.
These initiatives align with the grant program's goals of fostering sustainable development and increasing the community's capacity to adapt to future challenges. The grant is a 90/10 grant meaning that 90% of the costs are funded by the State General Land Office (GLO) and the remaining 10% is funded by the City's adopted budget. The city has hired GrantWorks, Inc. to handle the city's application process, and planning project creation.
Zoning Overview
Zoning in Caldwell: What You Need to Know!
You may have received the City-wide Zoning Preliminary Report Notice. We’re excited to announce that The City of Caldwell is introducing zoning for the first time—an essential step towards shaping our community’s future! But what is zoning, and how might it affect you?
You may have received the City-wide Zoning Preliminary Report Notice. We’re excited to announce that The City of Caldwell is introducing zoning for the first time—an essential step towards shaping our community’s future! But what is zoning, and how might it affect you?
What is Zoning?
Zoning is a system that regulates land use across specific areas of the city. It determines what types of buildings can be constructed, their height, and how land can be utilized—whether for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. This ensures organized growth, enhances property values, and improves the quality of life for everyone!
Zoning is a system that regulates land use across specific areas of the city. It determines what types of buildings can be constructed, their height, and how land can be utilized—whether for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. This ensures organized growth, enhances property values, and improves the quality of life for everyone!
How Zoning May Impact Your Property:
- Property Use: Zoning designations clarify what uses are permitted on your property, enhancing neighborhood compatibility.
- Development Potential: If you’re considering building or expanding, zoning will inform you of what’s possible for your lot.
- Community Character: Zoning helps preserve Caldwell's unique character by aligning development with our city’s Comprehensive Plan www.caldwelltx.gov/envisioncaldwell.
Nonconforming Use Letters:
You may have also received a Nonconforming Use Letter. As we prepare to adopt our first zoning ordinance, Texas State Law requires us to inform all affected property owners. Here’s why this is necessary:
You may have also received a Nonconforming Use Letter. As we prepare to adopt our first zoning ordinance, Texas State Law requires us to inform all affected property owners. Here’s why this is necessary:
- Legal Compliance: Under Texas State Law, municipalities must notify property owners about how the new zoning regulations may affect their properties, especially if they currently have uses that won't comply with the new rules.
- Transparency: These letters help ensure that property owners are aware of any potential changes in how their property can be used. It promotes openness in the decision-making process and keeps everyone informed.
- Protection of Property Rights: Nonconforming use letters identify properties that were legally established but may not meet the new zoning criteria. This protects property owners from sudden restrictions on their land use, allowing them to continue using their property as they have been.
- Community Engagement: Sending these letters provides an opportunity for property owners to ask questions and voice concerns about the new zoning regulations. It encourages participation in the community planning process.
Join Us!
We’re hosting community meetings to share more details and gather your input. A public hearing on the zoning ordinance and map will be held at the Caldwell City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers (107 S. Hill St, Caldwell, Texas 77836).
We’re hosting community meetings to share more details and gather your input. A public hearing on the zoning ordinance and map will be held at the Caldwell City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers (107 S. Hill St, Caldwell, Texas 77836).
The purpose of this hearing is to present and solicit citizen input on the City Council’s Preliminary Report. You can check your property's proposed zoning district by clicking the "look up your property's zoning district" document on our website.
All citizens are encouraged to attend and share their views. If you can’t make it in person, you can submit written comments to development@caldwelltx.gov until the hearing concludes.
Below you can read the preliminary report (ordinance), view the proposed zoning map, and check out the Zoning FAQ. If you have any additional questions, feel free to call 979-567-3271 ext. 104 or email development@caldwelltx.gov. A printed copy of all documents is available at City Hall (114 S. Echols St. Caldwell, TX 77836) during normal business hours.