Construction by developers under permit.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 47-165
in effectSec. 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)
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_CH47WASE_ARTIVDEUTSYEX_S47-165CODEUNPEFetched: 10/26/2026