Contact Information

If you are unsure if your project is on a transit-orientated development (TOD) street or walkable places (WP) street, you can contact staff before completing the form.

For any questions about pedestrian realm requirements or difficulties completing this application, contact the Development Services - Permitting office in the Planning & Development Department at (832) 394-8849 or at pd.sidewalkandrealm@houstontx.gov.

This form is only for requesting modifications to the pedestrian realm standards. If that still applies, please continue with this form.

A separate application must be completed for a fee in lieu of sidewalk construction or a sidewalk modification request.

Form for Fee in Lieu or Sidewalk Modification

Disclaimers

The Planning & Development Department, in collaboration with the Office of the City Engineer (OCE), may approve a modification to the pedestrian realm standards of §42-621, §42-651, or §42-653.

The Department will evaluate a complete application requesting a modification as authorized under §42-604.

Department approval of any request requires documentation illustrating that § 42-604(c) applies to a building permit.

Planning staff advises applicants to complete and submit this form immediately after receiving a project number, allowing time to coordinate pedestrian realm standards compliance if the Department denies a modification request.

This form requires correct and complete information.

Failure to supply accurate information may result in application delay and eventual discarding.

The applicant will need to provide a new application, and staff will process this application as a new request and in the order of receipt.

Changes to the pedestrian realm plan during permitting or future projects on the same site may require a new application.

The application fee for a pedestrian realm modification request can be found in the City Fee Schedule and is updated annually.

There is only one fee amount, regardless of project scope.

Granting a request does not set a precedent, and the Department reviews each case on its own merits.

A complete application does not guarantee approval by the Planning & Development Department for pedestrian realm standards modification.

I have read and acknowledge the disclaimers.* This field is required.You must read and acknowledge the disclaimers to continue this form and your request be processed.

YESNO

What type of project do you have?* This field is required.Use one application per project type.

Single-Family Residential, Duplex, or a Secondary Dwelling Unit

Multi-Family Residential (Three or more dwellings on the same property)

Commercial, Industrial, or other Non-Residential Private Development

Right-of-Way Development

Other

Project Number* This field is required.Provide the BCE (Building Code Enforcement) project number. Water/Wastewater application numbers are not valid for this form. You will need to apply for a project number to complete this application. Contact the Permits Office at the Houston Permitting Center to obtain one. (832) 394-8899 permits_office@houstontx.gov If you have multiple project numbers for sites adjacent to each other, provide one project number. If you have a master project, provide the main project number.

Enter an 8-digit BCE project number

Project Number* This field is required.Provide the ID prefix (WBS, CSJ, etc.) and the project number.

Project Address* This field is required.Follow this address format: 1300 Alabama St 77004

Is there a neighborhood association?* This field is required.Such as a Homeowner's Association (HOA), Architectural Committee, or similar.

I don't know

Yes

What is the name of the neighborhood association or relevant organization?** This field is required.

How many rights-of-way (ROW) are you seeking a modification for?* This field is required.Only include ROWs that are a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Street or a Walkable Places (WP) Street.

5 or more

What is the classification for this right-of-way (ROW)?* This field is required.WP = Walkable Places; TOD = Transit-Oriented Development NOTE: If your project is not near these streets or near the METROrail, the ROW will probably not be a WP or TOD street. You can contact the Planner of the Day to confirm the ROW designation at (832) 394-8849.

Primary TOD

Secondary TOD

Midtown Primary WP

Midtown Secondary WP

Hogan St. [WP]

Lorraine St. [WP]

Emancipation Ave. [WP]

McGowen St. [WP]

Elgin St. [WP]

Other

What is the name of the ROW?* This field is required.If you have multiple public ROW frontages, answer only for the first one in this section. Format: Alabama St, Cullen Blvd, E Crosstimbers St, Berry Rd

Which pedestrian realm standard are you requesting a modification for this ROW?* This field is required.

Pedestrian Realm Width

Driveway Location(s) or Width(s)

Fence Height

Ground Floor Façade Fenestration Percentage

Maximum Softscape Percentage

Street Tree Caliper Width

Unobstructed Vertical Clearance Height

Other

Proposed Pedestrian Realm Width for this ROW* This field is required.The minimum pedestrian realm width can vary depending on the ROW. Refer to §42-621 for further details. Answer Format: 12 ft 9 in or 12.75 ft

Proposed Fencing Height for this ROW* This field is required.Any fence, wall, or barrier within the pedestrian realm shall be 48 inches or less in height and non-opaque. Answer Format: 5 ft or 60 in

Proposed Ground Floor Façade Fenestration Percentage for this ROW* This field is required.Refer to §42-651 for further details. Only enter the measurement in percentages. Answer Format: 20 or 35

Proposed Softscape Percentage for this ROW* This field is required.The maximum softscape area in the pedestrian realm shall be 35% of the pedestrian realm's surface area, excluding any driveways. This requirement shall not apply to single-family residential. Only enter the measurement in percentages. Answer Format: 40 or 65

Street Tree Caliper Width for this ROW* This field is required.3 inches are required along each transit corridor street or major thoroughfare. 2 inches are required along all other streets. Only enter the measurement in inches. Answer Format: 1 or 1.5

Unobstructed Vertical Clearance Height for this ROW* This field is required.Format: 6 ft 3 in or 6.25 ft

What is preventing compliance with the pedestrian realm standards for this ROW?* This field is required.

What is the classification for the second right-of-way (ROW)?* This field is required.WP = Walkable Places; TOD = Transit-Oriented Development NOTE: If your project is not near these streets or near the METROrail, the ROW will probably not be a WP or TOD street. You can contact the Planner of the Day to confirm the ROW designation at (832) 394-8849.

Primary TOD

Secondary TOD

Midtown Primary WP

Midtown Secondary WP

Hogan St. [WP]

Lorraine St. [WP]

Emancipation Ave. [WP]

McGowen St. [WP]

Elgin St. [WP]

Other

What is the name of the second ROW?* This field is required.Format: Alabama St, Cullen Blvd, E Crosstimbers St, Berry Rd

Which pedestrian realm standard are you requesting a modification for the second ROW?* This field is required.

Pedestrian Realm Width

Driveway Location(s) or Width(s)

Fence Height

Ground Floor Façade Fenestration Percentage

Maximum Softscape Percentage

Street Tree Caliper Width

Unobstructed Vertical Clearance Height

Other

Proposed Pedestrian Realm Width for the second ROW* This field is required.The minimum pedestrian realm width can vary depending on the ROW. Refer to §42-621 for further details. Answer Format: 12 ft 9 in or 12.75 ft

Proposed Fencing Height for the second ROW* This field is required.Any fence, wall, or barrier within the pedestrian realm shall be 48 inches or less in height and non-opaque. Answer Format: 5 ft or 60 in

Proposed Ground Floor Façade Fenestration Percentage for the second ROW* This field is required.Refer to §42-651 for further details. Only enter the measurement in percentages. Answer Format: 20 or 35

Proposed Softscape Percentage for the second ROW* This field is required.The maximum softscape area in the pedestrian realm shall be 35% of the pedestrian realm's surface area, excluding any driveways. This requirement shall not apply to single-family residential. Only enter the measurement in percentages. Answer Format: 40 or 65

Street Tree Caliper Width for the second ROW* This field is required.3 inches are required along each transit corridor street or major thoroughfare. 2 inches are required along all other streets. Only enter the measurement in inches. Answer Format: 1 or 1.5

Unobstructed Vertical Clearance Height for the second ROW* This field is required.Format: 6 ft 3 in or 6.25 ft

What is preventing compliance with the pedestrian realm standards for the second ROW?* This field is required.

What is the classification for the third right-of-way (ROW)?* This field is required.WP = Walkable Places; TOD = Transit-Oriented Development NOTE: If your project is not near these streets or near the METROrail, the ROW will probably not be a WP or TOD street. You can contact the Planner of the Day to confirm the ROW designation at (832) 394-8849.

Primary TOD

Secondary TOD

Midtown Primary WP

Midtown Secondary WP

Hogan St. [WP]

Lorraine St. [WP]

Emancipation Ave. [WP]

McGowen St. [WP]

Elgin St. [WP]

Other

What is the name of the third ROW?* This field is required.Format: Alabama St, Cullen Blvd, E Crosstimbers St, Berry Rd

Which pedestrian realm standard are you requesting a modification for the third ROW?* This field is required.

Pedestrian Realm Width

Driveway Location(s) or Width(s)

Fence Height

Ground Floor Façade Fenestration Percentage

Maximum Softscape Percentage

Street Tree Caliper Width

Unobstructed Vertical Clearance Height

Other

Proposed Pedestrian Realm Width for the third ROW* This field is required.The minimum pedestrian realm width can vary depending on the ROW. Refer to §42-621 for further details. Answer Format: 12 ft 9 in or 12.75 ft

Proposed Fencing Height for the third ROW* This field is required.Any fence, wall, or barrier within the pedestrian realm shall be 48 inches or less in height and non-opaque. Answer Format: 5 ft or 60 in

Proposed Ground Floor Façade Fenestration Percentage for the third ROW* This field is required.Refer to §42-651 for further details. Only enter the measurement in percentages. Answer Format: 20 or 35

Proposed Softscape Percentage for the third ROW* This field is required.The maximum softscape area in the pedestrian realm shall be 35% of the pedestrian realm's surface area, excluding any driveways. This requirement shall not apply to single-family residential. Only enter the measurement in percentages. Answer Format: 40 or 65

Street Tree Caliper Width for the third ROW* This field is required.3 inches are required along each transit corridor street or major thoroughfare. 2 inches are required along all other streets. Only enter the measurement in inches. Answer Format: 1 or 1.5

Unobstructed Vertical Clearance Height for the third ROW* This field is required.Format: 6 ft 3 in or 6.25 ft

What is preventing compliance with the pedestrian realm standards for the third ROW?* This field is required.

What is the classification for the fourth right-of-way (ROW)?* This field is required.WP = Walkable Places; TOD = Transit-Oriented Development NOTE: If your project is not near these streets or near the METROrail, the ROW will probably not be a WP or TOD street. You can contact the Planner of the Day to confirm the ROW designation at (832) 394-8849.

Primary TOD

Secondary TOD

Midtown Primary WP

Midtown Secondary WP

Hogan St. [WP]

Lorraine St. [WP]

Emancipation Ave. [WP]

McGowen St. [WP]

Elgin St. [WP]

Other

What is the name of the fourth ROW?* This field is required.Format: Alabama St, Cullen Blvd, E Crosstimbers St, Berry Rd

Which pedestrian realm standard are you requesting a modification for the fourth ROW?* This field is required.

Pedestrian Realm Width

Driveway Location(s) or Width(s)

Fence Height

Ground Floor Façade Fenestration Percentage

Maximum Softscape Percentage

Street Tree Caliper Width

Unobstructed Vertical Clearance Height

Other

Proposed Pedestrian Realm Width for the fourth ROW* This field is required.The minimum pedestrian realm width can vary depending on the ROW. Refer to §42-621 for further details. Answer Format: 12 ft 9 in or 12.75 ft

Proposed Fencing Height for the fourth ROW* This field is required.Any fence, wall, or barrier within the pedestrian realm shall be 48 inches or less in height and non-opaque. Answer Format: 5 ft or 60 in

Proposed Ground Floor Façade Fenestration Percentage for the fourth ROW* This field is required.Refer to §42-651 for further details. Only enter the measurement in percentages. Answer Format: 20 or 35

Proposed Softscape Percentage for the fourth ROW* This field is required.The maximum softscape area in the pedestrian realm shall be 35% of the pedestrian realm's surface area, excluding any driveways. This requirement shall not apply to single-family residential. Only enter the measurement in percentages. Answer Format: 40 or 65

Street Tree Caliper Width for the fourth ROW* This field is required.3 inches are required along each transit corridor street or major thoroughfare. 2 inches are required along all other streets. Only enter the measurement in inches. Answer Format: 1 or 1.5

Unobstructed Vertical Clearance Height for the fourth ROW* This field is required.Format: 6 ft 3 in or 6.25 ft

What is preventing compliance with the pedestrian realm standards for the fourth ROW?* This field is required.

List the street name, request, reason for request, and additional details for each of the additional public rights-of-way beyond the four already answered.* This field is required.

Name* This field is required.

Email* This field is required.

Phone Number* This field is required.If you have an extension, provide the main line. You can enter the extension at the next question.

Phone Number Extension

Pedestrian Realm Plan* This field is required.Provide a pedestrian realm plan or site plan that matches the requests you are seeking with this form. The plan must contain the right-of-way conditions of all obstructions to architectural or engineering scale. Dimension the distance between the property lines to the roadway edge or back-of-curb.

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Supplemental Building Plans* This field is required.Provide building plans (e.g., elevation plan, fence details, window schedule) that help illustrate the request you are seeking with this form.

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Survey* This field is required.Provide a legible and complete copy of a survey sealed and certified by a Texas registered professional land surveyor. The survey does not have to be recent so long as it illustrates all contiguous property under one ownership or common control.

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Subdivision Plat or Block BookUploading one is recommended if you have a ROW dedication or if it is a newer plat.

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Is there additional information that you would like to provide that was not answered in the previous questions?

Clone of Sidewalk Fee & Mod Request Form