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Application for Plan Review

Projects within the right-of-way or public utilities easement. 

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Plan Review and Submittal Requirements (CE1041)

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

Independent Third Party Energy Technician Registration Form (CE1216)

Form required to register as an Independent Third-Party Energy Technician. 

Last updated: October 21, 2025.

Independent Third Party Energy Technician Registration Guidelines (CE1217)

Registration and renewal procedures for Independent Third-Party Technician

Last updated: January 2024

Electronic Lock Plan Submittal Checklist (CE1337)

Checklist of plan review requirements for electronic locks.

Last updated: 11/18/2019

Residential Site Improvement for Private Subdivision (CE1130)

In an attempt to reduce the number of plan submittals, the following items are required in the construction documents for all Residential Site Improvement projects.

Last updated: 10/15/2019

Guidelines for a Successful Mylar Walk Through

Guidelines for a successful mylar walk through.

Last updated: 12/6/2019 

Foundation Elevation Plan Review Requirements

Beginning June 6, 2012 all new construction plans will require the following items to be clearly identified on the site plan to demonstrate foundation elevation compliance.

Last updated: 6/6/2016

Phased Construction Permitting Options (CE1098)

Options for phase construction permitting and plan review

Last updated: September 2025.

08C11 Commercial Door Schedule

The following drawing is an example of typical construction and can be used as a reference.

NOTE: This is not an engineered drawing.