Beaumont Zoning & Land Use Guide
Notable local initiatives in Beaumont
Named ordinances, statutes, and reforms specific to Beaumont — each linked to an official source you can verify directly.
Beaumont Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 28, Ordinance 81-17)(1981)
Beaumont's Zoning Ordinance was adopted via Ordinance 81-17 on March 10, 1981, and is codified as Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances. Article 28.01 contains general provisions, Article 28.03 establishes district regulations, and Article 28.04 contains supplemental provisions. The ordinance has been amended periodically (e.g., Ordinance 24-047).
Source · ecode360.comHC-L Historic-Cultural Landmark Preservation Overlay District
Section 28.02.007 of Chapter 28 establishes a 12-member Historic Landmark Commission that recommends historic-cultural landmark designations. The HC-L overlay district draws its underlying use list from the base zoning district, with additional historic-use permissions (museums, historical organization offices) granted via specific use permits.
Source · ecode360.comBeaumont Comprehensive Plan (Plan Beaumont, launched Nov 2025)(2025)
In November 2025 the City of Beaumont launched 'Plan Beaumont,' a community-driven comprehensive plan covering the next 20 years and addressing land use, transportation, housing, infrastructure, economic opportunity, and quality of life. Plan Beaumont is intended to guide future amendments to Chapter 28.
Source · planbeaumont.comTexas Local Government Code Chapter 211 (state zoning enabling authority)
Beaumont's zoning authority derives from Texas Local Government Code Chapter 211 (Municipal Zoning Authority), which requires zoning to be 'in accordance with a comprehensive plan' and provides the statutory framework for the Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Source · statutes.capitol.texas.gov
Key Zoning Facts
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Beaumont
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
County — Jefferson County
- Role: County property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
- Floodplain Overlay — Significant portions of Beaumont lie within FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas. Local floodplain management ordinances impose elevation, drainage, and construction requirements in these zones.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs and deed restrictions for additional requirements.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 6,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 10 ft
- Min Lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 50 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 10 ft
- Rear Setback
- 15 ft
- Min Lot
- N/A
- Max Height
- 45 ft
- Front Setback
- 10 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 10 ft
ADU Rules in Beaumont
Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Beaumont are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Beaumont permit fees →Official Sources
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