Time for submittal.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 26-478
in effectSec. 26-478. - Time for submittal.
(a) The director shall maintain on the department website an annual calendar approved by the commission that details the time for submittal for each type of application established by this article that requires approval by the commission. The calendar shall include:
(1) The name of the application type and corresponding section in this article;
(2) The submittal period, including the date and time by which an applicant must file a complete application with the department; and
(3) The corresponding date of the regularly scheduled meeting of the commission where a complete application will first be considered by the commission following the submittal period, as applicable.
(b) Each year, on or before the first regularly scheduled meeting of the commission in December, the commission shall adopt a schedule for the next calendar year that meets the following criteria:
(1) The schedule outlined in the calendar ensures the timely and expeditious consideration of a complete application submitted by an applicant;
(2) The schedule outlined in the calendar creates regular and predictable periods of time during which an applicant may file a complete application with the department; and
(3) The schedule outlined in the calendar establishes a reasonable time period for the director to perform the administrative procedures, consider and review the application, and fulfill the notification requirements of this article, as applicable.
(Ord. No. 2017-151, § 8, 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_DIV1INGE_S26-478TISUFetched: 10/26/2026