Foundation elevation

Instrument Reference Number
HPWFMO1016
Valid Period
5 years
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Not Required
Plan Review
Required
Admin fee
$30.51
Plan review fee
$385.98 (non-substantial, minimum); $2,103.59 (substantial, minimum); see Conditions and Exceptions for more information
Processing Time
1-3 business days
About

Foundation elevation includes the lifting/raising of an existing structure. The finished floor elevation of the elevated structure must meet the compliant elevation as per the Chapter 19 ordinance

After Approval

Applicant must pay for permit prior to construction. Permit must be kept on premises in public view, facing the right of way. Pre-construction, pre-fill (if introducing additional fill on site), 2nd elevation certificate, 3rd elevation certificate and final inspections are conducted.

Conditions and Exceptions

1. Floodplain development permit is not complete until signed,

2. Violations of the permit will be subject to citations as provided per Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances.

3. Fees may vary depending on acreage size and if the parcel is located in a conveyance zone or the floodway.

 

Fees

Development permit fees may vary depending on acreage size and if the parcel is located in a conveyance zone or the floodway. See the City Fee Schedule and search for "flood plain" for more details.

Plan Review What you need

1. Mitigation Plan,

2. Elevation Certificate based on construction drawings,

3. Dimensioned elevation plan sheet,

4. Conveyance Analysis (if property lies in conveyance zone),

5. Topographic survey

Plan Review Submit Online Steps

Applicant can use Project Dox to submit online:

1. Upload all required documents and drawings

2. Mark complete the assigned task.

Plan Review Conditions & Exceptions

Pre-development meeting with Floodplain plan reviewer if scope of work is located in the floodway

Inspection What you need

1. Pre-Construction Inspection: a. A copy of the approved plans and permit onsite. 2. Pre-Fill Inspection: a. A copy of the approved plans onsite b. A completed Pre-Fill Mitigation Certificate. May require: a pre-fill topographical survey and/or evidence of spoils removal and placement outside of the floodplain. 3. 2nd Elevation Certificate Inspection: a. A copy of the approved plans onsite. b. A correct, completed original Elevation Certificate marked “Building Under Construction” in section C1 of the certificate. 4. 3rd Elevation Certificate Inspection: a. A copy of the approved plans onsite. b. A correct, completed original Elevation Certificate marked “Finished Construction” in section C1 of the certificate. 5. Site work Final Inspection: a. A copy of the approved plans onsite May require: As-Built Survey, As-Built Mitigation Plan/Calculations, evidence of spoils removal and placement outside of the floodplain. 6. Final Floodplain Inspection: a. A copy of the approved plans onsite. May require: Flood Proofing Certificate.

Inspection Schedule by Phone Steps

In Person: (832) 394-885 Automated: (713) 222-9922

Inspection Schedule Online Steps

Enter the appropriate project number and click the Submit button.


Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/hpwfmo1016