Houston City Hall (largest U.S. city without traditional zoning)

Houston is commonly described as the largest U.S. city without traditional, citywide Euclidean zoning; land use in Houston is regulated through a mix of deed restrictions, development codes, and other municipal regulations. The Houston City Hall houses the municipal offices responsible for those land-use policies and permitting processes. The characterization of Houston as 'without zoning' is widely used but is also the subject of debate because alternative regulatory tools and local controls affect development.