Houston, TX · Harris County
Off-Street Parking Variance Application
Property owners or applicants seeking relief from Houston’s off-street parking standards use this application to request a variance from the Houston Planning Commission.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance from the City of Houston’s off-street parking standards. The form asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed parking and structures, the purpose of the request, and responses to each required statement of facts. The applicant must complete those responses; the form says an incomplete application will not be placed before the Planning Commission.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a variance from Houston’s off-street parking standards must complete this application and provide a statement of facts.
How to submit it
Email the completed form to [email protected]; the form also directs applicants to submit an electronic Microsoft Word copy to Planning & Development at 1002 Washington Avenue, third floor.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; it asks the applicant to provide a statement of facts and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Off-Street Parking Variance Application.
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Complete The Form
Provide applicant and property details, variance information, and a response to each statement in the statement of facts.
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Gather Supporting Documents
You may attach additional supporting documents to the application.
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Submit To The City
Email the completed form to [email protected] and follow the form’s instructions for the electronic Microsoft Word copy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Off-Street Parking Variance Application?
- It is an application for people seeking a variance from Houston’s off-street parking standards. It collects applicant and property information and asks for a statement of facts.
- Who completes this application?
- An applicant seeking a variance from the City of Houston’s off-street parking standards must complete the application and respond to each statement in the statement of facts.
- Do I need a notary for the Off-Street Parking Variance Application?
- No. This application does not require a notary; it asks the applicant to provide a statement of facts and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Off-Street Parking Variance Application?
- Email the completed form to [email protected]. The form also directs applicants to submit an electronic Microsoft Word copy to Planning & Development at 1002 Washington Avenue, third floor.
Need something notarized?
This Off-Street Parking Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.