Galveston: New council member seeks to loosen beachfront construction rules

30 July 2010, 7:08 am

GALVESTON, Texas The newly elected city council representative for Galvestons West End is seeking to loosen beach-front construction regulations approved in April. District 6 Councilwoman Dianna Puccetti is expected to ask city council members Aug. 12 to consider amending the rules to make them less restrictive. The rules, approved April 22, push new development 75 feet from the north toe of ...... Read More »

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