Houston, TX · Harris County
Development Plat Variance Application
Houston applicants use this application to request a variance or special exception to Chapter 42 planning standards for a development plat.
What this form is
Applicants seeking a variance or special exception to the Planning Standards of Chapter 42 must complete this application for the Houston Planning Commission. It asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed site conditions, the purpose of the request, and responses to each Statement of Facts condition. The applicant may attach additional supporting documents.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a variance or special exception to Chapter 42 Planning Standards must complete this application for the Houston Planning Commission.
How to submit it
Email an electronic copy of the Microsoft Word document to [email protected] before 11:00am on a submittal date adopted by the Houston Planning Commission. Visit www.houstonplanning.com for complete submittal requirements.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Development Plat Variance Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested applicant and property information and respond to each Statement of Facts condition.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach any additional supporting documents for your variance request.
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Email The Application
Email an electronic copy of the Microsoft Word document to [email protected] before 11:00am on an adopted submittal date.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Development Plat Variance Application?
- It is an application for someone seeking a variance or special exception to the Planning Standards of Chapter 42 of the City of Houston’s Code of Ordinances.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed site conditions, the purpose of the variance request, and a response to each Statement of Facts condition.
- Do I need a notary for the Development Plat Variance Application?
- No. The application does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Development Plat Variance Application?
- Email an electronic copy of the Microsoft Word document to [email protected] before 11:00am on a submittal date adopted by the Houston Planning Commission.
Need something notarized?
This Development Plat Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.