Duties & Responsibilities

The Building and Standards Commission is established in accordance with provisions of the city's Land Use Ordinance and §211.008 of the Texas Local Government Code. The commission is appointed by the City Council to make final judgment upon whether a building or structure conforms to the city's standards and regulations as promulgated in the city's Land Use Ordinance or other ordinances. Its duties are as follows:

Conducts public hearings regarding dangerous buildings/structures as presented by Code Enforcement
Conducts public hearings regarding deviation from Zoning Ordinances
Based on information and justifications presented, decides for or against a zoning deviation
- A zoning deviation decision by the Building and Standards Commission can only be overruled by the District Court
Rules on the correctness of the Building Official's interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance (when questioned by the City Council or citizens)

City of Edna

Boards & Commissions

Building & Standards Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission