The Office of the City Engineer (OCE) implements and administers the provisions in the City's Code of Ordinances state and federal regulations relating to floodplain management, street cuts, and storm water quality. We also issue paving and utility construction permits, approve plats, and review plans of projects in the right of way. Additionally, the City Engineer makes engineering decisions in accordance with the city’s standard contract documents and provides resolution or mediation to disputes emerging from City contracts.
The office is divided into the following sections:
The Office of the City Engineer (OCE) implements and administers the provisions in the City's Code of Ordinances state and federal regulations relating to floodplain management, street cuts, and storm water quality. We also issue paving and utility construction permits, approve plats, and review plans of projects in the right of way. Additionally, the City Engineer makes engineering decisions in accordance with the city’s standard contract documents and provides resolution or mediation to disputes emerging from City contracts.
Requests for variances to design standards and requirements are reviewed and determined by the City Engineer.
1002 Washington Ave., 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77002
