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Second Notice: Proposed Changes to Design Standards, Chapters 9 and 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2018
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008
Second Notice: Proposed Changes to Design Standards, Chapters 9 and 13
Houston, TX – City Council Member Dave Martin is requesting residents participate in providing public input on the approved changes to Chapter 19, and the proposed changes to Design Standards, Chapters 9 and 13, of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The City of Houston is looking for ways to reduce the risk of flood loss for future development and redevelopment which requires revisions to Chapters 9, 13, and 19. As District E will be impacted by new regulations, the Houston Public Works (HPW) Department will be hosting an open house meeting to provide information and solicit feedback on Monday, July 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood, Texas 77345.
CHAPTER 19 GUIDELINES
The City of Houston adopted amendments to Chapter 19 in April and has posted an updated draft of the guidelines for public review and comment through today, Friday, June 29, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. These amendments will go into effect September 1, 2018.
DESIGN STANDARDS
Design Standards (Chapter 9 and 13 of the Infrastructure Design Manual and the Building Code) impact detention, sheet flow and fill. HPW is seeking public input on proposed changes through Monday, July 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. For more information on these proposed changes, please click here.
PUBLIC INPUT AND NEXT STEPS
Public input on the amended changes to Chapter 19 can be made before today, Friday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m:

Public input on proposed changes to the Design Standards (Chapters 9 and 13) can be made before Monday, July 30 @ 5:00 p.m:

For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov