Variance application procedure.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 26-561
in effectSec. 26-561. - Variance application procedure.
(a) An applicant may submit an application to the department to request variance from the requirements of this article. An application for a variance shall include:
(1) A completed application in the form prescribed by the director; and
(2) Be accompanied by the non-refundable fee set forth for this provision in the city fee schedule and a payment for all costs associated with the notice provision of this division.
(b) The director shall review the application for completeness. If the director determines that an application is incomplete, the application shall be returned to the applicant. Within seven days after the date that the director accepts a completed application, the director shall forward a copy of the application to the building official and the traffic engineer who shall make a recommendation to the director regarding the proposed variance.
(Ord. No. 2013-208, § 2(Exh. A), 3-6-2013; Ord. No. 2017-151, § 13, 3-1-2017)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26PA_ARTVIIIOREPALO_DIV5VA_S26-561VAAPPRFetched: 10/26/2026