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Notice:

The Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on the application for a High First Ward Historic District (.jpg). The hearing will be at 3:00 p.m. on April 24 at the City Council Annex Chambers, 900 Bagby.

The Department is proposing to create a consolidated addressing ordinance. You can view the draft ordinance, the commission’s workshop presentation and fact sheet.

The Surveyor’s Certification required for plat recordation has been updated with the help of representatives from the surveying community. The changes address obsolete language and clarify intent. This certification language will be required on all mylars beginning Feb. 1. Download the Surveyor’s Certification.

To learn about Chapter 42 tools available to help protect neighborhood residential character and download applications, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Neighborhood/prevailLotBldg.html.