What is the Port Arthur pre-development meeting application for?

It requests a meeting with city staff to discuss a proposed development and gives staff project information to prepare feedback about applicable steps and local requirements.

What materials must accompany the application?

The document lists a location map, tax map or aerial photo, a conceptual site plan, drawing, sketch or other project graphic, and a detailed project description.

Do I need a notary for the Pre-Development Meeting Request & Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

Port Arthur, TX · Jefferson County

No notary required

Pre-Development Meeting Request & Application

Potential developers and project representatives use this application to request a Port Arthur pre-development meeting and provide details about a proposed project.

What this form is

This application requests a pre-development meeting for a proposed project in Port Arthur. The city requires potential applicants, developers, designers, and contractors to schedule a meeting before starting a new project. It asks for owner or developer, consultant, and project details; applicants also provide a location map, conceptual site plan or sketch, and project description. Meeting comments are preliminary and non-binding, not a formal application.

Who needs it

Potential applicants, developers, designers, and contractors proposing a new development in Port Arthur should complete this request before starting the project.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required project materials to the Planning & Zoning Division, City of Port Arthur, 300 4th St., P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Pre-Development Meeting Request & Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property owner or developer, consultant or engineer, and project information.
3
Gather Project Materials
Include a location map, conceptual site plan or sketch, and detailed project description.
4
Submit To Planning & Zoning
Send the completed application and project materials to the Planning & Zoning Division at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Port Arthur pre-development meeting application for?: It requests a meeting with city staff to discuss a proposed development and gives staff project information to prepare feedback about applicable steps and local requirements.
What materials must accompany the application?: The document lists a location map, tax map or aerial photo, a conceptual site plan, drawing, sketch or other project graphic, and a detailed project description.
Do I need a notary for the Pre-Development Meeting Request & Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the pre-development meeting application?: Submit the completed application and required project materials to the Planning & Zoning Division at the City of Port Arthur address shown on the form.

Need something notarized?

This Pre-Development Meeting Request & Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.