Building Permits & Zoning,
Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement,
Health Department

The City's Building Permit Department office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on publicized holidays. Questions can be directed to 281-261-3940 or 281-261-3945.

Building Permits

The Building Permit Department is responsible for issuing construction permits and ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes and city ordinances.

Click here for complete information and forms related to Building Permits.

Current Building Code:

• 2003 International Building Code
• 2003 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2003 International Existing Building Code
• 2003 International Fire Code
• 2003 International Fuel & Gas Code
• 2003 International Mechanical Code
• 2003 International Plumbing Code
• 2003 International Residential Code
• 2005 National Electrical Code

Go to Health Department, Code Enforcement & Nuisance Abatement

 Zoning

Zoning is necessary to accommodate a mixture of new commercial and residential development that will strengthen the City's existing dynamic character of diverse land uses. The City has nine designated zones for development:

• Single Family Residential
• Multi-Family Residential
• Arts and Education
• Island District
• Mixed Use
• Mixed Use 1
• Light Industrial
• Primary Corridor
• Residential, Commercial & Technology

Click here to go to the City Code of Ordinances for more zoning information.  For zoning questions, contact Gene Bane.

 Departmental Programs

• The Annual Citywide Pride Spring Clean Up is held the 3rd Saturday in April. See photos.  Click here for forms and instructions.
• Quarterly Beautification Awards. See photos.