Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendments

The City of Houston's Historic Preservation Ordinance amendments were adopted on October 13, 2010.

The changes include the following:
• Elimination of the 90-day waiver for historic properties when a Certificate of Appropriateness is denied by the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission
• A revised historic district designation process
• Clarifications regarding the use of new building materials

Final Reports and Maps:


• Avondale West
• Boulevard Oaks
• First Montrose Commons
• Glenbrook Valley
• Houston Heights East
• Houston Heights South
• Houston Heights West
• Norhill
• Woodland Heights

Ordinance Information:


• Norhill and First Montrose Commons Presentation
• Historic District Fact Sheet for Reconsideration
• Summary of the Historic Preservation Ordinance Amendments
• Ordinance 2010-813 Transition for Existing Districts
• Ordinance 2010-814 Changes to the Preservation Ordinance
• Chapter 33, Article VII as amended by Council

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