Houston, TX · Harris County
Landscape Plan Variance
Houston applicants use this application to request a variance from the city’s Tree, Shrub and Landscape Standards and explain the grounds for their request.
What this form is
Applicants seeking a variance from Houston’s Tree, Shrub and Landscape Standards must complete this application. It requests applicant and property details, information about existing and proposed site conditions, the purpose of the variance, and responses to each statement in the Statement of Facts. The form says incomplete applications will not be placed before the Planning Commission.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a variance from Houston’s Tree, Shrub and Landscape Standards must complete and submit this application.
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. The form directs applicants to houstonplanning.com for complete submittal requirements.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Landscape Plan Variance application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested applicant, property, project, and variance information, and respond to each Statement of Facts item.
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Gather Supporting Documents
You may attach additional supporting documents to the application.
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Email The Application
Email an electronic copy of the Microsoft Word document to [email protected] before 11:00 a.m. on an adopted submittal date.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Landscape Plan Variance application request?
- It requests a variance from Houston’s Tree, Shrub and Landscape Standards and asks for property details, the variance purpose, and responses to the required statements of fact.
- Who should complete this application?
- An applicant seeking a variance from the city’s Tree, Shrub and Landscape Standards should complete the application and respond to each statement in the Statement of Facts.
- How do I submit the Landscape Plan Variance application?
- 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.
- Do I need a notary for the Landscape Plan Variance application?
- No. The application does not require a notary and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
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