GENERAL INFORMATION TOPICS

CITY OF SHOREACRES

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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

The Shoreacres Planning & Zoning Commission plans for the orderly growth and development of the city. They formulate a zoning plan to carry out the goals of the city plan, hold public hearings and make recommendations to the city council relating to the creation, amendment and implementation of zoning regulations. The Commission studies and recommends the general design and location of public buildings, bridges, street fixtures and other structures. The Commission holds meetings as needed to address current issues. Any interested person may attend their meetings. Citizens may also apply for appointment to the Commission [Application Form].

* Members continue to serve until removed or replaced.

Planning & Zoning Commission Agendas & Minutes

Zoning Map - WEST     Zoning Map - EAST

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS COMMISSION

The Shoreacres Zoning Board of Adjustments Commission is selected by City Council from the members of the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Commission holds meetings as needed to address current issues. Any interested person may attend their meetings. Citizens may also apply for appointment to the Commission [Application Form].

* Members continue to serve until removed or replaced.

Board of Adjustment Agendas & Minutes

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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

The Shoreacres Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is appointed by City Council for two-year terms. The Board holds regular quarterly meetings and others as needed to address current issues. Any interested person may attend their meetings. [Application Form]

* Youth Representative

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SHOREACRES CIVIC ASSOCIATION

The Shoreacres Civic Association helps maintain the flora and landscaping of the wooded environment of the city. The Association also organizes a number of fun events such as an Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween festivities. This is accomplished through a variety of fundraisers throughout the year. For more information, please call Jayo Washington, Association President, at 281.960.7064 (cell).

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SHOREACRES RECREATION ASSOCIATION (PIER ASSOCIATION)

The Shoreacres Recreation Association adds to our leisure conveniences by providing a lighted fishing pier and boat ramp at a nominal fee each year. For more information please contact Keith Jasek at 281.470.9743 or Joel Graham at 281-701-8751.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS & HIGHER EDUCATION

Children of Shoreacres attend schools in the nearby LaPorte Independent School District. For many years Bayshore Elementary School was strategically located along Fairfield within walking distance of most homes. Following Hurricane Ike in 2008 Bayshore Elementary School was moved to 800 McCabe Road in La Porte.

Shoreacres is served by San Jacinto College with campuses nearby in Pasadena and Houston.

For higher education, the University of Houston’s Clear Lake Campus is just minutes away.

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NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM

The City of Shoreacres participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Our Community Number is 485510. The current FIRM Map date is June 18, 2007. All of the City of Shoreacres is within a Special Flood Zone AE or VE.

Our Base Flood Elevation (BFE) ranges from eleven feet (11') to seventeen feet (17'). The minimum building elevations (MBFE) range from twelve feet (12') to eighteen feet (18'). To see a MBFE list by address click here.

Additional flood insurance program information can be found at www.floodsmart.gov

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LOCAL NEWSPAPER

Our longtime local newspaper, the Bayshore Sun ceased publication in October 2010. Effective October 4, 2010, the City designated The Houston Chronicle as the City's official newspaper. [Ordinance 2010-82]

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UTILITIES

For information about:

   Water, sewer and trash services, please call Shoreacres Public Works at 281.470.6451.

   Gas Utility, please call Center Point at 281.471.4333.

   Cable Television service, please call Comcast Cable at 800.776.9993.

   Telephone service, please call Southwestern Bell at 800.499.7928.

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STREET LIGHTS

The city's street lights are maintained by CenterPoint Energy.
To report street light outages CLICK HERE.

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TRASH COLLECTION

Trash service is provided by Republic Waste (formerly Allied Waste Management). Payment for this service is included on your city utility (water) bill.

Trash pick-up days are Mondays and Thursdays.

There will be no trash service on these holidays should they fall on Monday or Thursday:

• New Year's Day (January 1)

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day (July 4)

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas Day (December 25)

Allied Waste Management is not required to make special trips to pick up refuse which has not been placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the day of pick up.

Household Waste must be placed in containers, bags or bundles.
There is no limit to the number of containers, bags or bundles to be collected at each house.
HOWEVER, cans exceeding 35 gallons, or any can, bag, or bundle that exceeds 50 lbs in weight will not be collected. Allied Waste Management may refuse to collect any refuse which has not been placed in an appropriate container.

Allied Waste Management will pick up heavy trash with certain stipulations.

Bulky Waste will be picked up curbside on Mondays and Thursdays. Allied Waste Management will not pick up building materials or appliances with coolant, unless it is tagged that the Freon has been removed.

Limbs and Brush must be in bundles (tied or untied), less than 4-feet in length, 2-feet high, 3-feet wide and less than 50 lbs in weight.

Grass Clippings must be bagged. There is a limit of five (5) bags of grass clippings per pick-up day.

Storm Debris collection is not included in the city's refuse collection contract.

Special arrangements can be made at the owner’s expense for expanded brush pick up or heavy pick-up.

For questions concerning trash service please call Republic Waste Management at 713.948.7600.

CLICK HERE
For Recycling Information

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INJURED WILDLIFE

If you notice any wild animal or bird that is injured (not domestic pets), please contact a qualified wildlife rehabilitator who may be able to help. Do not attempt to feed or care for it yourself.

Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators - CLICK HERE

Orphaned and Injured Animal Information - CLICK HERE

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ANIMAL CONTROL

We do have city ordinances that pertain to this unfortunate problem. You must restrain your animals to your own property. In addition, dogs out on walks with people must be on a leash. The owners of animals that do not abide by this ordinance may be ticketed. If you are in doubt of the restrictions, please contact our Municipal Court Clerk to see a copy of the Ordinance. Also, this is in conjunction with barking dogs. Please keep your dogs quiet. This is also a violation for which you could be ticketed. There is also a restriction on the number of pets at any one residence.

We also request that all dogs have city tags which may be purchased at city hall each year for a fee of $4.00 per tag.

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NUISANCE WILDLIFE

Contact the Texas Wildlife Services Program. They handle public requests concerning nuisance wildlife for the state. Our area is handled by a representative out of their College Station office and can be reached at 979.845.6201.

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HOME ADDRESS NUMBERS

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WEEDS & TRASH

We also have city ordinances pertaining to excessive weeds, trash and junk vehicles. Please keep our city beautiful. The first place to start is by everyone keeping their own home and yard looking good. For more information about trash collection click here.

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JUVENILE CURFEW

The City of Shoreacres has a juvenile curfew within the city for those under the age of 18.

For information concerning the juvenile curfew, please contact the Chief of Police at 281.307.1950.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The City's fiscal (financial) year begins each year on October 1 and ends on September 31 of the following year.

 AUDIT COMMITTEE

In 2010 the City Council created an Audit Committee by Resolution 2010-27.

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