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2026-295 • Regular AgendaCity of Alvin (Brazoria County)
Consider a variance request from the homeowner at 1305 Highland Drive, from Chapter 21- Subdivision and Property Development, Section 21-37 (a), to encroach twenty-two feet, two inches into the twenty-five-foot front building setback for the construction
Presented in: City of Alvin City Council - August 06, 2026 on 2026-08-06
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 7.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consider a variance request from the homeowner at 1305 Highland Drive, from Chapter 21- Subdivision and Property Development, Section 21-37 (a), to encroach twenty-two feet, two inches into the twenty”
GA
Gabe Adame
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider a variance request from the homeowner at 1305 Highland Drive, from Chapter 21- Subdivision and Property Development, Section 21-37 (a), to encroach twenty-two feet, two inches into the twenty-five-foot front building setback for the construction
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.