Sec. 247.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Development document" means a document, including an application for a plat, plan, or development permit, related to the development of or improvement to land that is required by law, ordinance, rule, or other measure to be approved by a regulatory authority in order for a person to initiate, engage in, or complete the development or improvement. (2) "Development inspection" means the inspection of an improvement to land required by a regulatory authority as part of a project to develop the land or construct or improve an improvement to the land. (3) "Development permit" means a permit required by a regulatory authority to develop land or construct or improve an improvement to land. (4) "Plan" has the meaning assigned by Section 212.001 . (5) "Plat" has the meaning assigned by Section 212.001 except that the term includes a development plat under Subchapter B , Chapter 212 . (6) "Regulatory authority" means the governing body of a political subdivision, or a department, board, commission, or other entity of the political subdivision, responsible for processing or approving a development document or conducting a development inspection.
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