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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
April 09, 2026
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April
09, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall at 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas, with the following in attendance:
Laura Alvarado
Mayor Pro Tem
Kenrick Griffith
Council Member
James Franco
Council Member
Mike Lester
Council Member
Charles Johnson Mayor
Jason Reynolds
City Manager
Scott Lemond
City Attorney
Angela Jackson
City Clerk
John Stringer
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Charles Johnson convened the April 09, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting with a quorum
present at 6:42 P.M. All members were present with the exception of Council Member Sarah
Graham and Council Member Jacob Powell who were absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation were led by Council Member Mike Lester.
1. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mayor Charles Johnson announced citizens signed up to speak.
Desiree Klaus, 9026 Blue Star Ln., shared her concerns of an overgrown retention pond off Garth
Rd.
2. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District and City
Council Regular Joint Meeting held on March 12, 2026.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve the minutes for March 12, 2026, as submitted. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member
Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, and Council Member
Mike Lester
Nays: None
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Other: Council Member Sarah Graham and Council Member Jacob Powell
(Absent)
Approved
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present the Juneteenth and 4th of July Celebration schedules and entertainment
lineup for 2026.
Director of Parks Recreation and Tourism Clifford Hatch presented the lineup and events to be
held at the Juneteenth and Fourth of July celebrations. (Exhibit A)
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Conduct a public hearing to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately
20.36 acres located at 1301 East Interstate Highway (IH)10, from Freeway Commercial (FC)
to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District.
Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council the applicant has requested to push this item.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance to amend the official zoning map to rezone approximately
20.36 acres located at 1301 East Interstate Highway (IH) 10, from Freeway Commercial (FC)
to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning District.
Mayor Charles Johnson informed the City Council the applicant has requested to push this item.
b. Consider an ordinance adopting the proposed text amendment to Chapter 111, Uni-
fied Land Development Code (ULDC) of the Baytown Code of Ordinances to revise Divisions
2.32, 2.33, 2.35, 2.36, and 10.2 of the ULDC, regarding shipping containers, and the definition
of container or shipping container as it applies to the 2025 code.
Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Calvin Abram provided an overview of
the request to amend Chapter 111, with the approval from Planning and Zoning Commission.
City Attorney Scott Lemond provided a hand out to the City Council Members regarding requested
amendments. (Exhibit B)
Council Members shared their recommendations regarding an exception to address residential use.
City Manager Jason Reynolds provided suggestions for amendments accommodating the City
Council Members request.
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Mr. Abram clarified that the amendment was to permit an eight foot by forty -foot shipping
container will be allowed and will not require a permit in residential areas, abiding by set
guidelines.
A motion was made by Council Member Mike Lester and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura
Alvarado to approve Ordinance No. 16,440, with requested amendment. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member
Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, and Council Member
Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham and Council Member Jacob Powell
(Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,440
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CHAPTER 111, it
UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE," ARTICLE 2, " ZONING
DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS," DIVISION 2.3, "
USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2. 32" USE CATEGORIES," SUBSEC-
TION 2.32- 1 " GENERAL," TO ADD PARAGRAPH G, " SHIPPING
CONTAINERS;" DIVISION 2. 3, " USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32
USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-3 " RESIDENTIAL USE CAT-
EGORIES," TO REVISE TABLES 2.32-3-1, " HOUSEHOLD LIVING
USE CATEGORY" AND TABLE 2.32-3-2, " GROUP LIVING USE CAT-
EGORY," TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY
USE; DIVISION 2.3, " USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32, " USE CAT-
EGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-4, PUBLIC AND CIVIC USE CATEGO-
RIES," TABLE 2.32-4-4, if GOVERNMENT FACILITIES USE
CATEGORY," TO ALLOW CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE;
DIVISION 2.3, " USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32 " USE CATEGO-
RIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-5, " COMMERCIAL USE CATEGORIES,"
TABLE 2.32- 5-1, " OFFICE USE CATEGORY" TO ALLOW SHIPPING
CONTAINERS AS PRIMARY AND ACCESSORY USES, TABLE 2.32-
5-2, " OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATTIONS USE CATEGORY" TO AL-
LOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS PRIMARY AND ACCESSORY
USES, TABLE 2.32-5-5," OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT USE CATE-
GORY" TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY
USE, TABLE 2.32-5-6, " RESTAURANT USE CATEGORY" TO AL-
LOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS PRIMARY AND ACCESSORY
USES; DIVISION 2.3, " USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32, " USE
CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-6, INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGO-
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RIES" TO ADD SUBSECTION/ PARAGRAPHS A AND B ALLOWING
SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS A TEMPORARY USE; DIVISION 2.3,"
USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32, " USE CATEGORIES," SUBSEC-
TION 2.32-6-1, " HEAVY INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY," TO AL-
LOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE; DIVISION
2.3," USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32, " USE CATEGORIES," SUB-
SECTION 2.32-6-2, " LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY," TO AL-
LOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE; DIVISION
2.3, USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32, " USE CATEGORIES," SUB-
SECTION 2.32-6-3, " RESOURCE EXTRACTION USE CATEGORY,"
TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE; DI-
VISION 2.3, " USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.33, " USE- SPECIFIC
STANDARDS," SUBSECTION 2.33-6," INDUSTRIAL USES," TO ADD
PARAGRAPH E," SHIPPING CONTAINERS" AND RE- ALPHABET-
IZE THE" GENERAL CRITERIA" AND " CONSTRUCTION, STOR-
AGE, AND REFUSE COLLECTION USES" PARAGRAPHS; DIVISION
2.3, " USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.35, " ACCESSORY USE AND
STRUCTURE STANDARDS," PARAGRAPH E, " RESIDENTIAL AC-
CESSORY STRUCTURE OR USE," TO ADD SUBPARAGRAPH 5, "
SHIPPING CONTAINERS" AND RENUMBER REMAINING SUBPAR-
AGRAPHS; DIVISION 2.3, " USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.36, "
TEMPORARY USE STANDARDS," PARAGRAPH E, " GENERAL
CRITERIA," TO ADD SUBPARAGRAPH 4, " SHIPPING CONTAIN-
ERS," TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO BE USED AS AN AC-
CESSORY STRUCTURE, AND RENUMBER REMAINING
SUBPARAGRAPHS; AND ARTICLE 10, " WORD USAGE," DIVISION
10.2, " DEFINITIONS," PARAGRAPH" C," TO AMEND THE DEFINI-
TION OF CONTAINER; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CON-
TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Baytown extending the Civil
Service Line of Duty Injury Leave of Absence of a Firefighter.
Mayor Charles Johnson stated Item 6.a., will be taken out of order and discussed in executive
session.
City Attorney Scott Lemond provided legal guidance to amend and extend the resolutions.
A motion was made by Mayor Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member Kenrick Griffith
to approve Resolution No. 3088, and No. 3089, amending Resolution No. 3064 and extending
leave by forty-five (45) days. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member
Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, and Council Member
Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham and Council Member Jacob Powell
(Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 3088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3064 TO
EXTEND THE CIVIL SERVICE LINE OF DUTY INJURY LEAVE OF
ABSENCE OF BAYTOWN FIREFIGHTER JUSTIN KENNEDY FOR
FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER HIS LINE OF DUTY INJURY LEAVE
OF ABSENCE IS EXHAUSTED, AT FULL PAY, AS PROVIDED BY
CHAPTER 143 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 3089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE LINE OF
DUTY INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE OF BAYTOWN FIREFIGHTER
VANESSA CHAVEZ FOR FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER HER LINE
OF DUTY INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE IS EXHAUSTED AS
PROVIDED BY CIVIL SERVICE CHAPTER 143 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AT FULL PAY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Jacob
Powell to approve Items Ta., through Item Ti., with the exception of Item Te., and Th The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member
Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, and Council Member
Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham and Council Member Jacob Powell
(Absent)
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Approved
a. Consider a resolution authorizing the City of Baytown to submit a grant application
to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Fiscal Year 2025
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program on behalf of the Police
Department.
RESOLUTION NO.3087
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE,
FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT ("JAG") PROGRAM, FY2025 LOCAL SOLICITATION ON BE-
HALF OF THE BAYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINETY-THREE AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($26,093.00); DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE
OF GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance ratifying an electricity supply agreement between the Bay-
town Area Water Authority and Constellation New Energy Inc., pending ratification by the
Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,441
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A MASTER RETAIL
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY AND CONSTELLATION NEW EN-
ERGY, INC.; APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUN-
DRED SIX THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($106,000.00); MAK-
ING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance establishing speed zones for Interstate Highway 10 (I11-10)
Main Lanes Eastbound and Westbound from Cedar Bayou to State Highway 146 (SH 146).
ORDINANCE NO. 16,442
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 94 "TRAFFIC AND VEHI-
CLES," ARTICLE IV "SPECIFIC STREET REGULATIONS," SECTION
94-121 "SCHEDULES ENUMERATED," SCHEDULE V "DESIGNA-
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TION -- SPEED LIMIT ZONES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH THE MAXIMUM
PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS FOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 10 (I11-
10) MAIN LANES EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND FROM CEDAR
BAYOU TO STATE HIGHWAY 146 (SH-146); AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS BY THE TEXAS DEPART-
MENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT); REPEALING CONFLICT-
ING ORDINANCES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION THEREOF;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance approving the sole source purchase by the Baytown Area Wa-
ter Authority of Super Pulsator Clarifier equipment from Veolia WTS Systems USA, Inc.,
for the Baytown Area Water Authority East Surface Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Expan-
sion Project, pending approval by the Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,443
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MIL-
LION NINETY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-
EIGHT AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($2,092,798.00) TO VEOLIA WTS SYS-
TEMS USA, INC FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF SUPER
PULSATOR CLARIFIER EQUIPMENT FOR THE BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY EAST SURFACE WATER TREATMENT
PLANT PHASE 2 EXPANSION; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE-
LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement
with Harris County Flood Control District for the West Baytown Drainage Project.
Assistant Director of Capital Improvements with Public Works and Engineering Rafael Errisuriz
provided a summary regarding the amended and restated agreement.
Council Members shared previous incidents bringing concern for the current drainage and im-
portance to address it for the residents.
City Manager Jason Reynolds clarified the amendment, and funding needed to reimburse the funds
to Harris County.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado and seconded by Council Member Kenrick
Griffith to approve Item 7.e., with amendment. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council Member
Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, and Council Member
Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham and Council Member Jacob Powell
(Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,447
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CON-
TROL DISTRICT FOR THE WEST BAYTOWN DRAINAGE PROJECT;
AUTORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($4,156,474.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
f. Consider an ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement for en-
gineering design services with DECON, LLC., for the Renovation/Relocation of the
Mosquito Control Building Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,444
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DECON, LLC. FOR ENGINEER DESIGN SER-
VICES FOR THE RENOVATION/RELOCATION OF THE MOSQUITO
CONTROL BUILDING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND
NO/100 DOLLARS ($81,982.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RE-
LATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
g. Consider an ordinance granting a pipeline permit to Blanchard Pipeline Company,
LLC., for one 12.75-inch Marathon Petroleum Corporation natural gas liquids pipeline.
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ORDINANCE NO. 16,445
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, GRANTING A PIPELINE PERMIT TO BLANCHARD
PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC TO INSTALL ONE (1) NEW 12.75-INCH
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION ("MPC") NATURAL
GAS LIQUIDS PIPELINE, APPROXIMATELY 10.5 MILES IN
LENGTH; ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF THE BOND; AUTHOR-
IZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING TO IS-
SUE THE PERMIT THEREFOR; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
h. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for
the Neighborhood Street Reconstruction of Lantern Park, Dolphin Harbor, Canvasback
Cay, and South Circle Drive Project.
Assistant Director of Capital Improvements with Public Works and Engineering Rafael Errisuriz
provided a summary regarding the street reconstruction and recommended approval.
Council Members expressed appreciation for ensuring this project continued and clarification was
provided regarding funding to subsidize.
Mayor Charles Johnson thanked Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia for providing this fund-
ing to the City of Baytown.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenrick Griffith and seconded by Council Member Mike
Lester to approve Ordinance No. 16,488., with amendment. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Charles Johnson, Mayor Pro Tern Laura Alvarado, Council Member
Kenrick Griffith, Council Member James Franco, and Council Member
Mike Lester
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Sarah Graham and Council Member Jacob Powell
(Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 16,448
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXE-
CUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD
STREET RECONSTRUCTION OF LANTERN PARK, DOLPHIN HAR-
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BOR, CANVASBACK CAY, AND SOUTH CIRCLE DRIVE PROJECT;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
i. Consider an ordinance authorizing the Combined Subdivision Participation and Re-
lease Form for six (6) defendants who are distributors/dispensers of generic opioids: Associ-
ated Pharmacies, Inc, JM Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc,
Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and United
Natural Foods, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 16,446
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ONE -HUN-
DRED, SEVENTEEN -THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($117,000.00) TO CUBIC ITS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAF-
FIC SIGNAL CABINETS THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERN-
MENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUY BOARD); MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Mayor Charles Johnson took a point of privilege to show support and appreciation to the residents
attending today's meeting.
8. MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Jason Reynolds presented the Manager's Report:
o Parks, Recreation, and Tourism would like to recognize two team mem-
bers for their commitment to professional development. Kyle Frye and
Abel Carmona were recently recertified as Certified Park and Recreation
Professionals (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Park Associa-
tion. This nationally recognized certification demonstrates continued ex-
pertise across key areas such as operations, programming, finance, and
leadership, and reflects a commitment to staying current in the profession.
Congratulations to Kyle and Abel!
o Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is April 18th from 9 A.M. —
2 P.M. at 1200 Lee Drive. This is your chance to dispose of old paint, gas-
oline, car batteries, cleaners, fertilizers, and more without leaving your ve-
hicle.
o A special shout out from a rabbit who was left abandoned in a hotel room.
Our Animal Control Officers (ACO) responded to the call and the Out-
comes Team were able to transfer him to Houston Rabbit Resource. In ad-
dition to the rabbit, the Outcomes Team (a duo of Keri Meyer and
Amanda Gonzales) also transferred 77 animals in the last month to local
rescue groups. Thank you for all the hard work you're doing every day.
This ensures that the animals in our care are achieving the most positive
outcomes possible!
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o Not to be outdone by the rabbit's shout out, we also received an email
from a local teenager named Christopher who has a vision for enhancing
youth engagement, health & wellness, community building, and economic
potential in Baytown. His email was shared with me, and it's just incredi-
ble to see our youth being proactive in setting a vision for the future.
o A reminder for our public meeting next week for the Exxon Mobil Bay-
town Events Center & Library Renovation Plan. It will be at the commu-
nity center in the Tejas Room next Thursday April 16th at 6:00 P.M.
Please come out and meet the design team, learn more about the project,
and share your ideas
o Baytown Fire Department Memorial Ceremony will be held on Monday,
April 13th at 4 P.M. at the Firefighter Memorial in Bicentennial Park.
Mr. Reynolds expressed his appreciation to the Public Affairs Department for their efforts with
the Washington D.C. event, and sharing the importance of attending these meetings to advocate
for the City of Baytown.
Mayor Charles Johnson shared their recent trip to Washington D.C. to address matters and shared
he met with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the San Jacinto Waste Pits.
Mayor Johnson provided the current events held at the Library.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT REPORT
a. Receive a report from Council Member Mike Lester regarding projects, programs
and events in District No. 6.
Council Member Mike Lester reported the current projects, programs and events of District 6:
• Public Works and Engineering (PWE)
o East District Wastewater Treatment Project Phase 1: Construction continues
to advance with strong progress on both exterior and interior components. The
parking lot and sidewalk for the new operations building have been com-
pleted, marking a key milestone for site access and usability. Interior finishes
are moving forward, with drywall sanding underway in preparation for paint-
ing.
o East District Wastewater Treatment Project Phase 2: Work is actively pro-
gressing across the Belt Press, Chemical, and Electrical Buildings. Structural
advancement continues, highlighted by the completed deck pour for the Belt
Press Building, positioning the project for continued vertical construction.
• Planning and Development Services (PDS)
o 3030 Ferry Rd is under inspection for a new administration building for the
City of Baytown east district wastewater treatment plant. This project is half-
way complete.
• Parks Recreation and Tourism (PRT)
o PRT continues to see strong usage at District 6's Tabbs Bay Disc Golf Course.
So far in 2026, the course has attracted over 100 out-of-town players from
across the country, along with approximately 300 local visitors. The course
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remains well received, maintaining a 4.7 out of 5-star rating, and continues to
serve as both a valued community amenity and a growing regional draw.
o Also, at Tabb's Bay, PRT was notified of wild hog activity and was able to
contract with Texas Wild Hogg Control to trap and remove the animals on
site. Over the past month, the contractor has removed 6 young hogs, 1 female
hog, and 2 male hogs. PRT will continue to monitor the area over the coming
weeks and will trap as necessary.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Charles Johnson announced Item 6.a., will be taken during executive session.
At 7:32 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson recessed and convened in to an Executive Session pursuant
to Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters concerning an extension of line of duty illness
under Texas Local Government Code 143.073 for a Firefighter and 551.071 to seek the advice of
the City's Attorney and will also take 551.071 to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regarding
pending or contemplated litigation / 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value
of real property. No action will be taken for 551.087 regarding economic development
negotiations.
a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 to discuss
personnel matters concerning an extension of line of duty illness under Texas Local Gov-
ernment Code 143.073 for a Firefighter and/or Section 551.071 of the Texas Government
Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney(s).
b. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code
Sections 551.071, 551.072 and/or 551.087 to seek the advice of the City's attorneys regard-
ing pending or contemplated litigation; deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property; and/or to deliberate regarding economic development negotiations.
d. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the
Texas Government Code to discuss economic development negotiations.
At 8:23 P.M., Mayor Charles Johnson reconvened the meeting and announced that, in accordance
with Section 551.102 of the Texas Government Code, no action was taken in the Executive Session
and a motion was made for Item 6.a.
10. ADJOURN
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Charles Johnson adjourned the April 09,
2026 Regular City CQuncal ;Meeting at 8:24 P.M.
City of Baytown
EXHIBIT "A"
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4:00 - 5:00 PM
Event Vendors Open
5:00 - 6:00 PM
DJ GT Mayne
6:00 - 6:30 PM
Piano Vibes
6:50 - 7:30 PM
Juneteenth Ceremony
7:30 - 8:00 PM
Bree Terry
8:20 - 8:50 PM
The C.I.T.Y. Band
9:10 - 9:40 PM
KIRBY
10:00 -10:40 PM
Leela James
FIREWORKS FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Event Vendors Open
4:00 - 4:30 PM
DJ Boris
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Selestial Alcoser
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Mustache The Band
7:30 - 8:00 PM
National Anthem
8:00 - 9:30 PM
Eli Young Band
FIREWORKS FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE
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EXHIBIT "B"
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CHAPTER 111, "UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,"
ARTICLE 2, "ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS," DIVISION 2.3, "USE
STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32 "USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-1 "GENERAL," TO ADD
PARAGRAPH G, "SHIPPING CONTAINERS;" DIVISION 2.3, "USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32
"USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-3 "RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORIES," TO REVISE
TABLES 2.32-3-1, "HOUSEHOLD LIVING USE CATEGORY" AND TABLE 2.32-3-2, "GROUP
LIVING USE CATEGORY," TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE;
DIVISION 2.3, "USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32, "USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-4,
"PUBLIC AND CIVIC USE CATEGORIES," TABLE 2.32-4-4, "GOVERNMENT FACILITIES USE
CATEGORY," TO ALLOW CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE; DIVISION 2.3, "USE
STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32 "USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-5, "COMMERCIAL USE
CATEGORIES," TABLE 2.32-5-1, "OFFICE USE CATEGORY" TO ALLOW SHIPPING
CONTAINERS AS PRIMARY AND ACCESSORY USES, TABLE 2.32-5-2, "OVERNIGHT
ACCOMODATTIONS USE CATEGORY" TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS PRIMARY
AND ACCESSORY USES, TABLE 2.32-5-5, "OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT USE CATEGORY" TO
ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE, TABLE 2.32-5-6, "RESTAURANT
USE CATEGORY" TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS PRIMARY AND ACCESSORY USES;
DIVISION 2.3, "USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32, "USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-6,
"INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORIES" TO ADD SUBSECTION/PARAGRAPHS A AND B ALLOWING
SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS A TEMPORARY USE; DIVISION 2.3, "USE STANDARDS," SECTION
2.32, "USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-6-1, "HEAVY INDUSTRIAL USE CATEGORY," TO
ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE; DIVISION 2.3, "USE STANDARDS,"
SECTION 2.32, "USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-6-2, "LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE
CATEGORY," TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY USE; DIVISION 2.3,
"USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.32, "USE CATEGORIES," SUBSECTION 2.32-6-3, "RESOURCE
EXTRACTION USE CATEGORY," TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS AS AN ACCESSORY
USE; DIVISION 2.3, "USE STANDARDS," SECTION 2.33, "USE -SPECIFIC STANDARDS,"
SUBSECTION 2.33-6, "INDUSTRIAL USES," TO ADD PARAGRAPH E, "SHIPPING CONTAINERS"
AND RE -ALPHABETIZE THE "GENERAL CRITERIA" AND "CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE, AND
REFUSE COLLECTION USES" PARAGRAPHS; DIVISION 2.3, "USE STANDARDS," SECTION
2.35, "ACCESSORY USE AND STRUCTURE STANDARDS," PARAGRAPH E, "RESIDENTIAL
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OR USE," TO ADD SUBPARAGRAPH 5, "SHIPPING CONTAINERS"
AND RENUMBER REMAINING SUBPARAGRAPHS; DIVISION 2.3, "USE STANDARDS,"
SECTION 2.36, "TEMPORARY USE STANDARDS," PARAGRAPH E, "GENERAL CRITERIA," TO
ADD SUBPARAGRAPH 4, "SHIPPING CONTAINERS," TO ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO
BE USED AS AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, AND RENUMBER REMAINING
SUBPARAGRAPHS; AND ARTICLE 10, "WORD USAGE," DIVISION 10.2, "DEFINITIONS,"
PARAGRAPH "C," TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF CONTAINER; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 2, "Zoning Districts
and Dimensional Standards," Division 2.3, "Use Standards," Subsection 2.32-1, "General" is hereby
amended to add Paragraph G as follows:
CHAPTER 111. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
DIVISION 2.3. USE STANDARDS
Subsec. 2.32-1 General
G. Shipping Containers. Shipping containers may be used as an accessory structure;
and primary structure when the shipping container is consistent with the character of the
block and adjacent block, subject to applicable building codes and wind design standards
adopted by the City of Baytown. Shipping containers shall comply with the maximum
height requirement, as well as all setback and distance requirements within the applicable
zoning district. Shipping containers may not be stacked on one another in a commercial or
residential zoning district. Berms, hills, slabs in excess of one foot above natural grade or
other raised features may not be created upon which to place shipping containers. Shipping
containers shall be screened from all adjacent properties by opaque screening and natural
plantings where applicable.
Section 2: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 2 "Zoning Districts
and Dimensional Standards," Division 2.3, "Use Standards," Sec. 2.32 "Use Categories," Subsection 2.32-
3 is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 111. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
DIVISION 2.3. USE STANDARDS
Subsec. 2.32-3 Residential Use Categories
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A. Household Living
Characteristics: Residential
Container Home
Cottage Court Community
Dwelling, Single -Unit Detached
Dwelling, Single -Unit Attached
Dwelling, Townhouse
Dwelling, Apartment
Dwelling, Live -Work
Duplex
Triplex
Multiplex
Manufactured Home
Upper -Story Residential
of a dwelling unit by a household on a month -to -month or longer basis in
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Household Living
Use Category
Accessory Dwelling Unit (2.35)
Adult or Child Care Home
Beauty Parlor or Barbershop
Bed and Breakfast Home (2.35)
Day Care (up To 12 Children) (2.35)
Community Garden (2.35)
Container (2.35)
Dock or Pier (noncommercial)
Garage, Private
Greenhouse Or Nursery (noncommercial)
Home Occupation (2.35)
Leasing Office for Manufactured Home Park or Apartment
Complex
Minor Utilities
Pool House
Private Community Center
Refuse Containers (2.35) (for Apartments and Manufactured
Home Parks)
Solar Panel Array
Stable (Private)
Swimming Pool (2.35)
Other miscellaneous household amenities
Characteristics: Residential occupancy of a structure by a group of people that does not meet the definition of
Assisted Living Facility
Boarding and/or Rooming House
Community Home for Persons with Disabilities
Container Home
Fraternity, Sorority, or Dormitory
Group Home
Halfway House
Homeless Shelter
Nursing Home
Orphanage
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Group Living Use
Category
Associated Office
Community Garden (2.35)
Container (2.35)
Facilities for Treatment of Sickness, Injuries or Surgical Care
Food Preparation and Dining Facility
Garden
Greenhouse or Nursery (noncommercial)
Minor Utilities Pool House
Private Community Center
Swimming Pool (2.35)
Recreational Facility
Refuse Containers (2.35)
Other miscellaneous household amenities
Section 3: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 2 "Zoning Districts
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and Dimensional Standards," Division 2.3, "Use Standards," Sec. 2.32 "Use Categories," Subsection 2.32-
4, "Public and Civic Use Categories," is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 111. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
DIVISION 2.3. USE STANDARDS
Subsec. 2.32-4 Public and Civic Use Categories
Characteristics: Residential occupancy of a structure by a group of people that does not meet the definition of
Aquarium, Museum, Library, or Gallery
Assembly, Convention, Event, Exhibition, or Meeting Center
Funeral Service
Philanthropic Organization (i.e. Scouting, Salvation Army,
United Way, Heart Association, YWCA, YMCA)
Place of Public Assembly
Senior, Community, or Youth Center
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Community
Services Use Category
.0
Assembly Hall
Associated Office and Storage
Associated Retail Sales Related to the Primary Use
Classrooms
Community Garden (2.35)
Container (2.35)
Day Care
Food Preparation and Dining Facility
Library
Limited Retail Sales Area
Minor Utilities
Nursery School or Pre-school
Recreation Facility
Refuse Containers (2.35)
D. Government Facilities
Characteristics: Residential occupancy of a structure by a group of people that does not meet the definition of
Government Administration Offices
City, County, State, or Federal Parking Lot or Maintenance Area
City, County, State or Federal Detention Center, Jail, or Prison
Emergency Services, Police or Fire Station
Post Office
Associated Helicopter Landing Facility
Associated Storage
Community Garden (2.35)
Container (2.35)
Day Care for Children of Employees
Dormitory
Medical Clinic for Employees or Inmates
Meeting Space
Minor Utilities
Fleet Maintenance
Section 4: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 2 "Zoning Districts
and Dimensional Standards," Division 2.3, "Use Standards," Sec. 2.32 "Use Categories," Subsection 2.32-
5, "Commercial Use Categories," is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 111. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
DIVISION 2.3. USE STANDARDS
Subsec. 2.32-5 Commercial Use Categories
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A. Office
Characteristics: Uses conducted in an office setting and
Accounting, Auditing, Tax, or Bookkeeping Service
Adjustment and Collection Service
Appraisal Service
Architectural or Planning Service
Bank or Credit Union
Business Association
Container
Computer Service
Consumer and Mercantile Credit Reporting Service
Detective Service
Educational and Scientific Research Offices
Employment Service
Engineering Service
Insurance Agent, Carrier, or Broker
Legal Office
Office, General
Offices or Agencies for Services Such as Advertising, Consulting,
Counseling, Data Processing, Investment or Brokerage,
Insurance, or Sales
Protective and Security Service
Radio Studio (with Broadcast Tower)
Radio Studio (without Broadcast Tower)
Real Estate Agent, Broker, or Property Management
Security or Commodity Broker, Dealer, or Exchange
Television Studio (with Tower)
Television Studio (without Tower)
Title Abstractor
Travel Arranging and Ticket Sales
Utility Office
on business, professional, or financial
Associated Storage
Container
Day Care for Children of Employees
Medical Clinic for Employees
Minor Utilities
Food Preparation and Dining Facility for Employees
Recreation Facility for Employees
Refuse Containers (Sec. 2.35)
Private Telecommunication or Transmission Tower
Characteristics: Bedroom and bathroom units arranged for short-term stays of less than 30 days for rent or lease.
Container
Bed and Breakfast
Extended Stay
Hotel or Motel
Resort
Short -Term Rental
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Overnight
Accommodations Use Category
0
Associated Office and Storage
Container (Sec. 2.35)
Meeting Space
Minor Utilities
Recreational Facility
Restaurant
Refuse Containers (Sec. 2.35)
Swimming Pool
Characteristics: Generally commercial uses, varying in size, providing daily or regularly scheduled recreation -oriented
Amphitheater
Fairgrounds or Rodeo Grounds
Farmers Market
Golf Course, Driving Range or Mini -golf Course
Outdoor Activity Such as Archery Range, Batting Cage, Firearms
Range, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Water Park or Riding
Academy
Paintball Facility
Recreational Vehicle Park
Stadium, Arena, Running Track or Ball Field
Swimming Pool or Water Park
Track, Vehicle Race
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Outdoor
Recreation Use Category
F. Restaurants
Characteristics: Establishments that
Bakery
Catering Service
Coffee Shop
Container
Restaurants, Drive -In or Drive -Through
Restaurants, Standard
Restaurant, Delivery Only
Yogurt or Ice Cream Shop
Associated Office and Storage
Associated Retail Sales Related to the Primary Use
Boat launch
Classrooms
Concession
Container
Dock or Pier
Food Preparation and Dining Area
Minor Utilities
Refuse Containers (Sec. 2.35)
Single Attached Residential Unit for Caretaker
and sell food and beverages for on -premises or off -
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Restaurant Use
Category
Associated Office and Storage
Container
Drive -Through Facility
Minor Utilities
Outdoor Dining Area
Recreational Facility
Refuse Containers (Sec. 2.35)
Section 5: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 2 "Zoning Districts
and Dimensional Standards," Division 2.3, "Use Standards," Sec. 2.32 "Use Categories," Subsection 2.32-
6, "Industrial Use Categories," is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 111. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
DIVISION 2.3. USE STANDARDS
VA
Subsec. 2.32-6 Industrial Use Categories
A. Heavy Industrial
Characteristics: Uses engaged in the manufacturing, assembly or processing of chemicals, animal products and
metals, the activities of which are likely to have characteristics that discourage adjacency to residential uses. Factory
production and industrial yards are located here. Sales to the general public are rare.
Manufacture, assembly, or processing of: abrasives, asbestos
and miscellaneous mineral products; acid; acetylene
gas; alcoholic beverages (wholesale); ammonia; ammunition
and explosives; asphalt; aircraft; automobiles and other motor
vehicles; automotive and other motor vehicle equipment;
batteries; bones; boxes, crates, or pallets; brick and/or
masonry, tile, or terra cotta; building paper and building
board; building materials; celluloid; cement and/or concrete
products; ceramic tile and other ceramic products; chalk;
charcoal; chemicals; chlorine; coffins; corrugated metal; cotton
oil; creosote; disinfectant; dyes or inks; engine and turbines;
explosives; farm machinery and equipment; fat; fertilizer;
fireworks; gas; gelatin; glass and glass products; glue; graphite;
grease; guns, howitzers, mortars, and related
equipment; gunpowder; gypsum; heating and air conditioning
supplies and equipment; hemp; insecticide; lacquer;
lard; leather and leather products; lime; linoleum; lubricating
oils and greases; machinery and equipment (industrial);
manufactured homes or or mobile homes; metal working
machinery, equipment and products; motor vehicles, related
equipment, and accessories; paint; paraffin; paving mixtures
and blocks; plaster of Paris; plastics and synthetic materials;
plumbing supplies and equipment; poison; porcelain and
porcelain products; pottery and related products;
prefabricated structures and their components; railroad
vehicles and equipment; recreational vehicles; rubber and
fabricated rubber products; salt; shellac; tallow; tanks and tank
components; tar; tires; trailers (camping, travel, livestock, and
other); turpentine; varnish; vinegar; wax; or yeast
Associated Office and Storage
Associated Retail Sales Related to the Primary Use
Container
Day Care for Children of Employees
Fleet Maintenance
Food Preparation and Dining Facility
Fueling Facility
Medical Clinic for Employees
Meeting Space
Minor Utilities
Outdoor Storage
Recreation Facility
Refuse Containers (2.35)
Single Attached Residential Unit for Caretaker
Warehouse
Arsenal
Boiler Works
Bulk Storage of Explosive or Hazardous Materials
Coke Oven
Concrete Batching and Asphalt Processing and Manufacture
Feed Milling
Fertilizer Storage
Grain Elevator
Incinerator for Reduction of Garbage, Dead Animals, Offal,
Refuse or Automobile Bodies
Resource Extraction
Railroad Yard or Repair Shop
Metal Smelting, Processing and Products (Ferrous and
Nonferrous)
Slaughtering, Processing of Animals, or Meat Packing
Wool Scouring and Pulling
Uses Declared a Nuisance in Court
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Heavy Industrial
Use Category
B. Light Industrial
Characteristics: Uses engaged in the manufacturing, assembly or processing of industrial, business or consumer
goods, usually from basic finished inputs such as metal, stone, glass, plastic or rubber. Contractors and building
maintenance services and similar uses perform services off -site. Few customers, especially the general public, come to
the site.
Fabrication (Light) and Assembly of: appliances; bakery
products (wholesale distribution); beds; blinds; books;
bottling and canning soft drinks and carbonated waters;
brooms; buses; canvas; clothing and apparel accessories;
communication equipment; confectionery and related
products (wholesale distribution); dairy products; drugs,
druggists supplies and sundries; electrical lighting and wiring
equipment; electrical supplies and equipment; electrical
transmission and distribution equipment; electronic
components and accessories; engineering, scientific and
research equipment; floor coverings, rugs and carpets; food
products (including frozen foods); furniture and home
furnishings; hardware; ice; jewelry, costume novelties,
buttons, and miscellaneous notions; medical, optical, or
dental instruments or supplies; mirrors; musical instruments;
monuments and tombstones; motorcycles, bicycles, and
parts; office, computing, and accounting machines; paper
and paper products (see also building paper); perfumes; radio
and television receiving sets and communication equipment;
shoes; signs and advertising displays; sporting and athletic
goods; toys, amusements, and novelty items; window
coverings; wood products
H
Associated Office and Storage
Associated Retail Sales Related to the Primary Use
Associated Showroom
Container
Day Care for Children of Employees
Fleet Maintenance
Food Preparation and Dining Facility
Fueling Facility
Medical Clinic for Employees
Meeting Space
Minor Utilities
Outdoor Storage
Recreation Facility
Refuse Containers (2.35)
Single Attached Residential Unit for Caretaker
Warehouse
Building and development contractors specializing in building,
excavating, heating, plumbing, landscaping or electrical and
others who perform services off -site, but store equipment and
materials on -site including:
Building Construction (general contractor service)
Carpenter and Wood Flooring Service
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service
Landscaping Service
Painting, Paperhanging Service
Plumbing Service
Roofing and Sheet Metal Service
Woodworking including cabinet makers and furniture
manufacturing
Boat Building and Repairing
Bulk Mailing Service
Catering Establishment, Large Scale
Crematorium
Engraver
Food Processing
Janitorial and Building Maintenance Service, Exterminator,
Maintenance Yard or Facility
Laundry, Dry -Cleaning, and Carpet Cleaning Plants
Lithography
Publishing and Printing (Newspaper, Periodicals)
Repair of Scientific or Professional Instruments, Electric Motors
Research, Testing, and Development Laboratory
Smoking or Processing of Meat Products
Stone Cutting
Welding, Tool Repair or Machine Shop
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Light Industrial
Use Category
C. Resource Extraction
Characteristics: Characterized by activities that extract minerals and other solids and liquids from land on which the
use is established.
Gas Well
Oil Field Chemicals (Production and/or Storage) Associated Office and Storage
Petroleum Well, Line, or Storage Container
Petroleum Products Storage or Wholesale Minor Utilities
Rock Quarry Outdoor Storage Yard
Sand/Gravel/Caliche Extraction or Storage Refuse Containers (2.35)
Resource Processing
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Resource Stockpiling of Resources Extracted from the Site
Extraction Use Category
D. Warehousing and Freight Movement
Characteristics: Uses involved in the storage or movement of goods for themselves or other firms. Goods are
generally delivered to other firms or the final consumer with little on -site sales activity to customers.
Bulk storage, including cold storage plants, household moving
and general freight storage, nonflammable liquids, separate
warehouse used by retail store
Bus Shop, Garage or Storage
Express Hauling
Food Packing and Distribution
Freight Hauling Service
Motor Freight Garaging and Equipment Maintenance
Moving and Storage (Household Goods)
Outdoor Storage Yard
Parcel Delivery Station
Railroad Switching and Marshalling Yards
Self -Service Storage
Semi -Trailer Parking
Trucking Company
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Warehousing and
Freight Movement Use Category
E. Waste -Related
Associated Office and Storage
Container
Day Care For Children of Employees
Fleet Maintenance
Food Preparation and Dining Facility
Fueling Facility
Medical Clinic for Employees
Meeting Space
Minor Utilities
Outdoor Storage
Recreation Facility
Refuse Containers (2.35)
Single Attached Residential Unit for Caretaker
Characteristics: Uses characterized by receiving solid or liquid wastes from others for transfer to another location and
uses that collect sanitary wastes or that manufacture or produce goods or energy from the composting of organic
material.
Animal Waste Processing
Animal Waste Energy Converter
Auto or Truck Wrecking or Towing
Composting Facility
Landfill
Manufacture and Production of Goods from Composting
Medical Waste Storage and Disposal Center
Recycling Center
Salvage or Impoundment Yard
Solid Waste Facility
Tire Recycling or Recapping
Wood Chipping
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Waste -Related
Service Use Category
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Associated Office and Storage
Container
Fleet Maintenance
Fueling Facility
Minor Utilities
Outdoor Storage
Refuse Containers (2.35)
Repackaging and Shipment of By -Products
F. Wholesale Trade
Characteristics: Uses involved in the sale, lease, or rental of products to industrial, institutional or commercial
businesses only. The uses emphasize on -site sales or order -taking and often include display areas. Business may or
may not be open to the general public. Products may be picked up on -site or delivered to the customer.
Auction, Wholesale (On -Premises)
Bulk Fuel Sales
Mail -Order Business
Wholesale or Bulk Sale of Appliances, Candy and Related
Products, Clothing and Apparel, Dairy Products, Commercial
and Industrial Machinery, Equipment and Supplies, Drugs and
Druggist Supplies, Electrical Equipment, Wiring Supplies and
Other Similar Construction Material, Electronic Parts and
Equipment, Fabric, Farm Machinery and Equipment, Farm
Products (Raw Materials), Furniture and Home Furnishings,
Associated Office and Storage
Associated Showroom
Container
Day Care for Children of Employees
Fleet Maintenance
Food Preparation and Dining Facility
Medical Clinic for Employees
Meeting Space
Minor Fabrication
Groceries and Related Products, Hardware, Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning Equipment, Liquor, Livestock, Lumber and
Minor Utilities
Other Building Materials, Meat and Meat Products, Medical and
Product Repair
Dental Supplies, Oil Field Chemicals, Oil Field Equipment,
Recreation Facility
Refuse Containers (2.35)
Produce, Special Trade Tools, Textile and Textile Products,
Vending Machines and Vending Machine Merchandise
Repackaging of Goods
Single Attached Residential Unit for Caretaker
Other uses meeting the characteristics of the Wholesale Trade Warehouse
Use Category
Section 7: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 2 "Zoning Districts
and Dimensional Standards," Division 2.3, "Use Standards," Sec. 2.33 "Use -Specific Standards,"
Subsection 2.33-6, "Industrial Users" is hereby amended to add Paragraph E, "Shipping Containers," and
re -alphabetize the "General Criteria" and "Construction, Storage, and Refuse Collection Uses" paragraphs
as follows:
CHAPTER I It. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
DIVISION 2.3. USE STANDARDS
Subsec. 2.33-6 Industrial Uses
E. Shipping Containers.
Shipping containers may be used as an accessory structure in HI; shipping
containers may be stacked up to 50 feet in height with no limit in the number of
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shipping containers on a property. Shipping containers shall be screened from all
adjacent properties by opaque screening and natural plantings where applicable.
2. Shipping containers may be used as an accessory structure in LI; shipping
containers may be stacked up to 30 feet in height with no limit in the number of
shipping containers on a property. Shipping containers shall be screened from all
adjacent properties by opaque screening and natural plantings where applicable.
F. General Criteria ....
G. Construction, Storage, and Refuse Collection Uses ....
Section 8: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 2 "Zoning Districts
and Dimensional Standards," Division 2.3, "Use Standards," Sec. 2.35 "Accessory Use and Structure
Standards," Paragraph E, "Residential Accessory Structure or Use," is hereby amended to add
Subparagraph 5, "Shipping containers," and renumber subparagraphs as follows:
CHAPTER 111. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
DIVISION 2.3. USE STANDARDS
Section 2.35 Accessory Use and Structure Standards
E. Residential Accessory Structure or Use.
Shipping Containers. Shipping containers may be used as an accessory structure,
and primary structure when the shipping container is consistent with the character
of the block and adjacent block, subject to applicable building codes and wind
design standards adopted by the City of Baytown. Shipping containers shall
comply with the maximum height, all setback and distance requirements within
the applicable zoning district. Shipping containers may not be stacked on one
another in a commercial or residential zoning district; unless they are the primary
structure.
a. Shipping containers will be allowed in residential, commercial, and
industrial zoning districts.
b. In HI, shipping containers may be stacked up to 50 feet in height with no
limit to the number of shipping containers on the property.
C. In LI, shipping containers may be stacked up to 30 feet in height with no
limit to the number of shipping containers on the property.
6. Community Gardens ....
7. Home Occupations ....
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8. Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub ....
9. Recycling Collection ....
10. Registered Family Home (Child Care) ....
IL Chicken -Keeping....
Section 9: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 2 "Zoning Districts
and Dimensional Standards," Division 2.3, "Use Standards," Sec. 2.36 "Temporary Use Standards," is
hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 111. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 2. ZONING DISTRICTS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
DIVISION 2.3. USE STANDARDS
Sec. 2.36 Temporary Use Standards
E. General Criteria .....
4. Shipping Containers. Shipping containers may be used as a temporary structure.
a. The location of the structure is on the parcel or lot served by the shipping
container. No encroachment into setbacks or over sidewalks is permitted.
b. Where applicable, on nonresidential parcels shipping container staging
may occur in the front yard.
C. Where applicable, shipping containers shall be screened by fencing with
opaque screening and natural plantings where applicable.
d. The facility shall be used only for a construction site within the City or
an infrastructure project that is wholly or partially in the City.
e. Established by approval; to coincide with the use of the facility for a
specified construction project, holiday, or special event.
f. Duration should coincide with the applicable permit.
g. An approved building permit is required to coincide with the shipping
container.
5. Parking and Access ....
6. Property Line Setbacks ....
7. Number per Parcel ....
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Utilities ....
9. Outdoor Lighting ....
10. Public Convenience and Litter Control ....
Section 10: That Chapter 111, "Unified Land Development Code," Article 10 "Word Usage,"
Division 10.02, "Definitions," Paragraph "C," is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 111. UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE 10. WORD USAGE
Division 10.2 Definitions
C
Container, or Shipping Container, means a reusable structure, typically made of corrugated
weathering steel with a fitted door at one end, that may be modified for permanent or
temporary residential use as well as commercial and industrial uses. It is designed to allow
multiple units to be craned, fitted, and locked for stacking purposes, transport and storage
unit for moving products and raw materials between locations or countries ....
Section 11: Any person who fails to comply with any provision contained in Sections 1-6 of this
ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding
TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($2,000.00). Each act of violation and each day upon which
such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to the penalty prescribed above,
the city may pursue other remedies such as abatement of nuisances, injunctive relief, administrative
adjudication and revocation of licenses or permits.
Section 12: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance
are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency,
and in all other respects, this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing
the subject matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 13: If any provision, section, exception, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances shall for any reason
be held unconstitutional, void, or invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining
provisions of this ordinance or their application to other persons or sets of circumstances; and to this end,
all provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 14: This ordinance shall take effect from and after ten (10) days from its passage by the
City Council. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice hereof by causing the caption of this
ordinance to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Baytown at least twice within ten (10)
days after passage of this ordinance.
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INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the 9" day of April, 2026.
CHARLES JOHNSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
ANGELA JACKSON, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SCOTT LEMOND, City Attorney
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