La Porte, TX · Harris County
Major Development Site Plan Application
This application starts city review of development projects on sites larger than ten acres and is submitted by a property owner or authorized agent.
What this form is
La Porte requires a Major Development Site Plan for development projects on sites larger than ten acres, subject to the listed exemptions. The application asks for property, owner, agent, and project information, and requires a project description letter and supporting materials such as a site plan, drainage information, and permits when applicable. Staff review and Planning and Zoning Commission approval are required before building permits can be issued.
Who needs it
A person seeking to improve property on a site larger than ten acres should submit this application, unless the project meets a listed exemption.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application package electronically to the Planning and Development Department by emailing staff or providing it on a CD or thumb drive. The form lists the department at 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas 77571, and an application fee of $300 up to 10 acres plus $5 for each additional acre.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or agent signs and dates the certification, and the document identifies no attachment or related step that requires notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Major Development Site Plan Application and its checklist.
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Complete The Application
Provide property, owner, authorized agent, and project information; have the owner or agent sign and date the certification.
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Gather The Required Materials
Include a project description letter, site plan, and applicable supporting materials listed in the application and checklist.
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Submit To The City
Submit the electronic package to the Planning and Development Department by email or on a CD or thumb drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What projects use the Major Development Site Plan Application?
- It applies to development projects on sites larger than ten acres. The document lists exemptions, including residential construction and certain maintenance or interior modifications.
- What materials accompany the application?
- The package includes a project description letter and site plan. Depending on the project, it may also require elevations, traffic analysis, drainage materials, or right-of-way or drainage permits.
- Do I need a notary for the Major Development Site Plan Application?
- No. The owner or agent signs and dates the certification; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that requires notarization.
- How do I submit the Major Development Site Plan Application?
- Send the electronic package to the Planning and Development Department by emailing staff or providing it on a CD or thumb drive. The document lists the department's La Porte address.
Need something notarized?
This Major Development Site Plan Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.