The Board of Adjustment is comprised of nine members appointed by the City Council to hear requests for variances to the zoning ordinance (i.e. setbacks, height, lot coverage, fence height and location) as specified in the City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, Section 15.
The City of Bridge City Building Standards Commission is a three member commission with two alternates appointed by the City Council as specified in the City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Article III. Substandard Buildings. The board hears and determines cases of alleged ordinance violations in regards to substandard buildings.
The Planning and Zoning Commission implements policies and ordinances that promote the orderly growth and development of Bridge City. The Commission processes requests for rezoning applications, site plans, subdivision plats, amendments to the City’s comprehensive plan, and provides support and recommendations to the City Council.