What is the Hotel/Motel Variance Application for?

It is for applicants seeking a variance from Houston’s hotel and motel Planning Standards. It requests project and property information and a statement addressing the variance criteria.

Who needs to complete this application?

An applicant seeking a variance from the Planning Standards must complete the application and submit an electronic copy of the Microsoft Word document.

Do I need a notary for the Hotel/Motel Variance Application?

No. The application is completed without a notary, and its text identifies no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.

Houston, TX · Harris County

No notary required

Hotel/Motel Variance Application

Q: How do I submit the Hotel/Motel Variance Application?

Email the electronic Microsoft Word document to planning.hotel-motel@houstontx.gov before 11:00 a.m. on a submittal date adopted by the Houston Planning Commission. Check houstonplanning.com for complete requirements.

Hotel or motel applicants use this application to request a variance from Houston’s Planning Standards and provide project and property details.

What this form is

Applicants seeking a variance from Houston’s hotel and motel Planning Standards use this application to describe the project, property, requested variance, and reasons supporting the request. It asks for applicant and owner contact information, project details, and a statement addressing four variance criteria; the submittal requirements also list project materials, including permit drawings and a site plan.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a variance from Houston’s hotel and motel Planning Standards must complete this application and provide information supporting the request.

How to submit it

Email an electronic copy of the Microsoft Word document to [email protected] before 11:00 a.m. on a submittal date adopted by the Houston Planning Commission. See houstonplanning.com for complete requirements and the current fee schedule.

About notarization

This application is completed without a notary; the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Hotel/Motel Variance Application from this page.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, and project information, then explain the variance request and address all four listed criteria.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Review the submittal requirements for supporting materials, including permit drawings, title information, a site plan, and other listed items.
4
Email The Application
Email the electronic Microsoft Word document to [email protected] before 11:00 a.m. on an adopted submittal date.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Hotel/Motel Variance Application for?: It is for applicants seeking a variance from Houston’s hotel and motel Planning Standards. It requests project and property information and a statement addressing the variance criteria.
Who needs to complete this application?: An applicant seeking a variance from the Planning Standards must complete the application and submit an electronic copy of the Microsoft Word document.
How do I submit the Hotel/Motel Variance Application?: Email the electronic Microsoft Word document to [email protected] before 11:00 a.m. on a submittal date adopted by the Houston Planning Commission. Check houstonplanning.com for complete requirements.
Do I need a notary for the Hotel/Motel Variance Application?: No. The application is completed without a notary, and its text identifies no sworn or notarized attachment or related step.

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This Hotel/Motel Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.