Review and approval of application.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 45-165
in effectSec. 45-165. - Review and approval of application.
(a) In reviewing each application the department shall determine if the proposed applicant is appropriate for inclusion in the program. In doing so, the department may consider the following:
(1) The completeness of the application;
(2) The appropriateness of the proposed site;
(3) The availability of departmental staffing for performing related activities;
(4) The promptness with which the applicant can meet the department's deadlines for installation and availability of the sign;
(5) Any other criteria related to the efficacy of the program that the department deems appropriate.
(b) The traffic engineer is authorized, based on his review of the application and the representations and promises made therein, the results of consultations with the city legal department, and any other information he deems relevant or appropriate, to accept and approve the applicant for participation in the program; to deny the application; or to accept and approve the applicant subject to such conditions as the traffic engineer shall specify. The traffic engineer is not required to approve any application which the traffic engineer determines is not in the best interest of the program or the city.
(Ord. No. 08-614, § 2, 7-1-08)
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_CH45TR_ARTVIISPFESIPR_S45-165REAPAPFetched: 10/26/2026