This handout was created to aid customers with understanding the permit and inspection process to install a residential standby generator. Included are the required permits, items that must be available to city field inspectors at the construction site, and the items that the city inspectors will be verifying in the field during the inspection process.

Last updated: 01/01/2023

Electronic Plan Review - Office City Engineer User Guide.

Updated November 21, 2023

This is an example inspection letter for a Solar APP+ project. For an example of a typical solar panel system, refer to form CE-1387a.

Last updated: Nov. 17, 2022 

Clarifications on permitting and engineering requirements for on-premise and off-premise signage

Guidelines for applicants wishing to remove or demolish a building or structure from a property.

Last updated: January 2024

Guidelines for a successful mylar walk through.

Last updated: 12/6/2019 

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction “ETJ” is all unincorporated territory extending 5 miles beyond the corporate boundaries of the city limits of Houston as established by Chapter 42 – Texas Local Government code.

Last updated: 01/01/2022

Request for reimbursement of eligible storm sewer drainage costs.

Last updated: March 16, 2022