Permit application review—Approval; denial and appeal.

Houston Code of Ordinances § 30-10

in effect

Sec. 30-10. - Permit application review—Approval; denial and appeal. (a) Following review of the application, the director shall provide the applicant with written notification of the approval or denial of the requested permit. (b) In addition to the provisions of subsection (c) of section 30-8 of this Code, the submission of any false information or a materially incomplete application, including but not limited to an applicant's failure to provide any information reasonably requested by the director, shall be grounds for denial of the requested permit. Additionally, the director shall consider whether an applicant has a prior business structure, ownership history, or affiliation with other persons including but not limited to owners, operators, agents, or employees when assessing whether the applicant is in good standing to receive a permit pursuant to this chapter or whether the applicant is in fact a former permittee whose permit has been revoked pursuant to section 30-11 of this Code and is subject to the waiting period established in section 30-12 of this Code. In the event of denial, the applicant shall be given written notice of the basis for such action. An applicant may file an appeal of the denial of a requested permit by filing such appeal in writing with the director not later than 15 days following the date of the director's decision. (c) If the reason for the denial of a requested permit is curable, the director shall allow the applicant, upon a written request, to submit an amended application to cure the defect in lieu of filing an appeal. If the requested permit is again denied, the applicant shall still be entitled to file an appeal not later than 15 days following the date the director's decision regarding the amended application. Notice of any denial shall comply with section 1-9 of this Code and applicable state laws. (d) An informal hearing shall be conducted by an impartial hearing officer appointed by the director who shall render a decision within 30 days from the date of the filing of the appeal. At the hearing, the burden shall be upon the applicant to demonstrate that he has satisfied all requisites of this chapter, including all rules and regulations promulgated by the director regarding sound amplification equipment permits, and is therefore in good standing to receive the requested permit. (e) The director shall promulgate regulations and procedures for any required hearings which shall be consistent with section 1-9 of this Code and applicable state laws. (Ord. No. 2022-399, § 2(Exh. A), 5-4-2022)

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_CH30NOSOLERE_S30-10PEAPREPPDEAPFetched: 10/26/2026