Ordinance No. 26-542City of Richwood (Brazoria County)

Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 26-542 amending Chapter 14, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances regarding outdoor burning by establishing criteria for the issuance, denial, suspension, and revocation of burn permits; providing an administrative appeals process; and

Bastiat Overreach Score: 45/100

Passed: 2026-08-10 • Effective: 2026-08-10

Executive Summary & Impact

providing for severability, repeal of conflicting ordinances, and an effective date.

Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

A • City of Richwood City Council Meeting2026-08-10

Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 26-542 amending Chapter 14, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances regarding outdoor burning by establishing criteria for the issuance, denial, suspension, and revocation of burn permits; providing an administrative appeals process; and

Outcome: PASSED (5-0) • Motion to approve Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance No. 26-542 amending Chapter 14, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances regarding outdoor burning by establishing criteria for the issuance, denial, s

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF RICHWOOD
Instrument / Docket Number: Ordinance No. 26-542 (Agenda Item A)
Meeting: City of Richwood City Council Meeting
Date Enacted: 2026-08-10
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (5 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Municipal Ordinance

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
 providing for severability, repeal of conflicting ordinances, and an effective date.