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New Braunfels is stepping back from regulating development in its outskirts, handing the reins over to Guadalupe County. If you're looking to build outside city limits, you'll now be working with county officials instead of city planners.
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Developers might see different permit fees and compliance costs as the regulatory authority shifts from city to county oversight.
Property owners and developers in the ETJ who may prefer the county's specific development standards over the city's requirements.
Residents who rely on city-level urban planning standards to manage density and infrastructure growth on the city's edge.
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