The City issues permits and licenses for activities associated with residential and non-residential (commercial, industrial, etc.) development, For information concerning requirements for the following development and construction-related permits, please call (281) 420-6537.
NOTICE: Effective February 1, 2012, all plan submittals will consist of two (2) plan sets. Commercial plans must submit a CD or DVD at the time of application containing a digital copy of their plan set in a vector, searchable PDF file format. The digital file will be required for original submissions as well as correction submittals.
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Related Forms and Documents |
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| Application Processing Calendar 2012 | |
| Guidelines for Food Establishment Approval | Instructions |
| House Moving Permit | PDF (17k) |
| Pre-Application Request | PDF (82k) |
| Registration for Commercial Vacant Buildings | PDF (37k) |
| Utility Availability Application | PDF (64k) |
| Contractor Registration Form | PDF (74k) |
| Contractor Reg Insurance Requirements | PDF (65k) |
| Commercial Universal Permit Application* | PDF (29k) |
| Residential Building Permit Application | PDF (27k) |
| Manufactured Home Permit Application | PDF (44k) |
| Electrical Permit Application | PDF (28k) |
| Plumbing - Gas Permit Application | PDF (29k) |
| Mechanical Permit Application | PDF (25k) |
| Manufactured Home/RV Park License Renewal | PDF (33k) |
| Garage Sale Permit Application | PDF (30k) |
| Permit Fee Schedule | PDF (73k) |
| Sign Construction Permit Application | PDF (37k) |
| Sign Operating License Application | PDF (32k) |
*Includes Certificates of Occupancy
Other permits issued through the city clerk are listed in the table below. For information concerning requirements for the following permits, please call (281) 420-6504.
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Type
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Application Documents (.pdf)
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Relevant Section of the City Code (.pdf)
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| Alarm (Fire/Robbery/Burglary) | Application and Instructions | View | |
| Alcoholic Beverage | Instructions | View | |
| Automotive Junkyards | Application and Instructions | View | |
| Charitable Solicitors | Application and Instructions | View | |
| Heavy Haulers | Application and Instructions | View | |
| House Moving (license) | Instructions | View | |
| Metal Recycling | Application and Instructions | View | |
| Oil and Gas Drilling | Application and Instructions | View | |
| Precious Metals and Gems | Application and Instructions | View | |
| Second Hand Dealers | Application and Instructions | View | |
| Seismic Testing | Instructions | View | |
| Taxi Cabs (Cabs and Drivers) | Application and Instructions | View | |
| Tow Trucks (Regular and Heavy Duty) | |||
| Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) | Application and Instructions | ||
| Waste Haulers | Application and Instructions | View | |