§ 47-165 — Construction by developers under permit
Houston Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 93, Update 2: codified through Ordinance No. 2026-0732, adopted Aug. 19, 2026) · Houston Code of Ordinances § 47-165
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Sec. 47-165. - Construction by developers under permit.
(a) No developer may construct main unless the developer secures a permit issued by the department. In the event there are not sufficient funds allocated or materials available for execution of the developer contract, or the developer chooses not to execute a developer contract, the developer may proceed to construct the main under a permit issued by the department. (b) The department shall promulgate a permit application form. The permit application shall include the following items: (1) The name and address of the developer; (2) The location of main; (3) A copy of the approved subdivision or development plat showing the proposed development; (4) Evidence that the developer has obtained sufficient water and wastewater capacity for its development; (5) Evidence of ownership of the proposed development; (6) An original copy of the plans and specifications prepared by an engineer registered in the state (if not already approved when the subdivision or development plat was approved by the department); and (7) Any additional information as may be required by the department to determine compliance under this article. (c) Upon submittal of a complete application (including plans and specifications already approved by the department), valid performance and payment bonds as required under section 47-163 of this Code, and evidence that the developer has obtained required water and wastewater capacity for the development, the director shall grant the permit.
(Ord. No. 96-1248, § 1, 11-26-96; Ord. No. 05-992, § 5, 8-24-05)
