Variance for location of hotels

PDD1018
Plan Review
Required
Inspection
Not Required
Renewal
Not Required
Fee
See City of Houston fee schedule
Admin fee
$30.51
Valid Period
Life of Permit
Processing Time
Maximum of 30 business days per submittal
APPLY QUESTIONS
Planning & Development

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Houston, TX 77002 

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About

Chapter 28-VI. Chapter 28 - Miscellaneous Offenses and Provisions defines and regulates the location of hotels and motels within the city limits. Anyone building a hotel or motel must apply for a Hotel/Motel permit from the Planning Department in addition to a standard building permit. An applicant for a building permit may make written application to the director for a variance from the requirements of this article.

After Approval

Submit approved application with permit set.

Statutory Authority
What You Need

Application shall be made on a form supplied by the city and shall include:

  • The nonrefundable fee stated for this provision in the city fee schedule; 
  • A statement of the specific provision of this article from which the variance is requested; and
  • A statement of the extent of the variance sought and the specific facts and reasons that the applicant believes warrant the granting of the variance.

This application package shall be reviewed by the director.

Apply Online

Email documents to [email protected]

Conditions & Exceptions

Refer to Chapter 28 Article Vl.

What You Need

Refer to Sec. 28-207 to 28-210 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances.

Submit Plans Online

Email documents to [email protected]