Houston, TX · Harris County
Special Minimum Lot Size Block (SMLSB) Application
Property owners or neighborhood entity representatives use this application to request a designation that preserves lot-size character on a Houston blockface.
What this form is
The application requests a Special Minimum Lot Size Block designation to preserve the lot-size character of a blockface or two opposing blockfaces. Applicants submit a completed packet with evidence of support, applicable deed restrictions, a notification sign sample, and a map or sketch showing each lot’s address, land use, and size. The packet describes eligibility criteria and the review process.
Who needs it
A property owner within the proposed application area, or a representative of an entity in the neighborhood, may submit the application.
How to submit it
Mail or hand-deliver the complete application package during standard business hours to Planning and Development Department, Attn: Community Sustainability, 611 Walker Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77002. The packet says applications sent by email or fax will not be accepted.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and supporting property owners sign and date their sections, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Minimum Lot Size Block application packet.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant information and describe the proposed application boundary; an alternate applicant section is optional.
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Gather Required Materials
Include evidence of support, applicable deed restrictions, a sample notification sign, and a map or sketch showing each lot’s address, land use, and size.
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Submit The Packet
Mail or hand-deliver the complete packet to the Planning and Development Department, Attn: Community Sustainability, at 611 Walker Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77002.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the SMLSB application request?
- It requests a Special Minimum Lot Size Block designation to preserve the lot-size character of a blockface or two opposing blockfaces. If approved, an ordinance will be created for the application.
- Who can submit a Special Minimum Lot Size Block application?
- The application may be submitted by a property owner within the application area or a representative of an entity in the neighborhood.
- How do I submit the SMLSB application?
- Mail or hand-deliver the complete packet during standard business hours to the Planning and Development Department, Attn: Community Sustainability, 611 Walker Street, 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77002. Email and fax submissions are not accepted.
- Do I need a notary for the SMLSB application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the packet does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.
Need something notarized?
This Special Minimum Lot Size Block (SMLSB) Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.