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MONTHLY PLANNER
January 2017
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Your monthly updates from the
Planning & Development Department
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Approximately 90 employees staff the Planning and Development Department (Dec.2016)
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As we begin a new year, be on the look out for the department's Annual Report in February which will provide a full scope of department services, 2016 highlights, and projects scheduled for roll-out in 2017.
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Two New Committees Formed-
Walkable Places and Platting Standards
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The Planning Commission has created two committees - Walkable Places and Platting Standards - to review and consider potential changes to the Code of Ordinances pertaining to walkability and platting. These two committees will be chaired by members of the Commission and consist of a broad-spectrum of stakeholders from the community.
We invite you to attend the monthly meetings to follow the committee's work in the development of recommended changes to the Code of Ordinances. Both committees will begin meeting next week in the City Hall Annex Chambers located at 900 Bagby Street, Public Level, Houston TX 77002.
Walkable Places Committee
Will consider issues and potential revisions to Chapter 26 and 42 related to planning environments that facilitate walking, and create amenities for the public. The first meeting of the committee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Platting Standards Committee
Will consider issues and potential revisions to Chapter 42 platting standards and related ordinance changes. The first meeting of the committee is scheduled for Thursday, January 12th, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Information about both committees will be posted on the Planning and Development Department website (www.houstonplanning.com), including meeting agendas, minutes, progress updates, videos, and opportunities to participate in the process.
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2017 Commission and Committee Schedule
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The master schedule of known Planning Commissions, Boards, and Committee meetings is listed below. All meetings take place at the City Hall Annex Council Chambers located at 900 Bagby Street, Public Level Houston, TX 77002. Please check our website for any updates throughout the year. In addition, we'll be posting progress updates, action items, and opportunities for comments at
www.houstonplanning.com
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HPAB
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Historic Preservation Appeals Board
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TC
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Tower Commission
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PYP
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Prohibited Yard Parking Board
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HAHC
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Houston Archeological and Historic Commission
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PC
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Planning Commission
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WP
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Walkable Streets Committee (New)
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PS
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Platting Standards Committee (New)
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HPAB
and TC
4th Monday
3:30 pm
(as needed)
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PYP
3rd or 4th Wednesday
3:00 pm
(as needed)
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HAHC
Last Thursday of the Month
3:00 pm
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PC
Alternating Thursdays
2:30 pm
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WP
First or Second Wednesday
4:00 pm
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PS
First or Second
Thursday
4:00 pm
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Jan 23
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Jan 25
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Jan 26
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Jan 5 and 19
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Jan 11
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Jan 12
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Feb 27
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Feb 15 or 22
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Feb 23
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Feb 2 and 16
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Feb 8
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Feb 9
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March 27
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March
15 or 22
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March 23
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March 2,
16, and 30
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March 8
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March 9
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April 24
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April
19 or 26
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April 20
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April
13 and 27
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April 5
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April 6
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May 22
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May
17 or 24
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May 18
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May
11 and 25
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May 3
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May 4
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June 26
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June
21 or 28
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June 15
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June
8 and 22
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May 31
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June 1
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July 24
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July 19
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July 26
(Wednesday)
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July 13,
20, and 27
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July 5
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July 12
(
Wednesday)
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Aug 28
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Aug 16
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Aug 23
(Wednesday)
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Aug 10, 17,
and 24
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Aug 2
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Aug 9
(
Wednesday)
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Sept 25
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Sept
13 or 20
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Sept 21
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Sept
14 and 28
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Sept 6
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Sept 7
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Oct 23
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Oct 18 or 25
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Oct 19
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Oct
12 and 28
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Oct 4
(PSEFI)
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Oct 5
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Nov 20
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Nov
15 or 22
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Nov 16
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Nov
9 and 30
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Nov 1
(optional)
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Nov 2
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Dec 18
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Dec 20
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Dec 13
(Wednesday)
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Dec 14
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Dec 6
(optional)
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Dec 7
(optional)
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Jan 4, 2018
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A Look at Our Planners: They Plan to Match
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Development Services Staff
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Have you noticed a common look, with the City of Houston's Planning staff at Planning Commission meetings? One by one, members of staff approach the podium to address the Commission, most of who are wearing something of the same color as the speaker before them. You may joke to yourself: looks like they all got the memo to wear blue.
Well... yes, we did get the memo. Just for fun, staff has created color themes for each Planning Commission meeting. What started as an idea of two Planners to unify the office under a common look has evolved into a fun tradition for staff, and sometimes even the Planning Commission! On what can be a hectic day of meeting preparation, staff also enjoys getting together briefly, at the start of each Commission day, to compare and contrast their adherence to the color theme of the day.
The next time you watch or attend a Planning Commission meeting and notice that staff is wearing the same color, know that it is not a coincidence. Like everything we do in the Planning Department, it was planned.
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Planning and Development Key Contacts
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Community & Regional Planning - Planner of the Day
Department General Assistance
Development Services - Planner of the Day
GIS Information Mapping & Analysis
Historic Preservation Hotline
Permitting - 1002 Washington Office
Public Information/Media Requests
Transportation Planning
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