Houston, TX · Harris County
Tower Permit Waiver Application
Tower applicants use this application to request a waiver from a City of Houston tower standard and provide supporting information for the request.
What this form is
The application requests a waiver from a specified City Code reference and standard. Applicants provide site and company contact information, explain the reason for the waiver, and attach justification addressing five listed conditions. The application must include appropriate studies, investigations, and color-coded maps, with at least 12 copies of supporting documentation. A separate application is required for each waiver; certain tower permit applications also require page 2.
Who needs it
Tower applicants seeking a waiver from a City of Houston tower standard use this application and provide the supporting materials it requests.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant or agent certifies the information and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Tower Permit Waiver Application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the site and applicant information, identify the City Code standard, and explain the waiver request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include appropriate studies, investigations, color-coded maps, at least 12 copies of supporting documentation, and the required waiver justification.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tower Permit Waiver Application?
- No. The application has a certification for the applicant or agent to sign; it does not include a notary block.
- How do I submit the Tower Permit Waiver Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The application calls for appropriate studies, investigations, and color-coded maps, plus at least 12 copies of supporting documentation.
- Does each waiver need a separate application?
- Yes. The form says a separate application is required for each waiver. Certain tower permit applications must also complete page 2.
Need something notarized?
This Tower Permit Waiver Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.