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Notice:

A 30-day comment period has opened regarding the Department’s proposal of creating a consolidated addressing ordinance. A public hearing will be held before the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting, Thursday, Feb. 6. You may provide comments during the public hearing, by email prior to the meeting to Michael.Kramer@houstontx.gov, or by phone at 713.837.7781. 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.

The Planning & Development Department is accepting applications to amend the 2013 Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan. The submittal period will open Feb. 1 and close March 14. For more information, visit the Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) page.

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.