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The City of Houston Planning and Development Department is seeking your input on the draft of proposed changes to Chapter 33, adding a new Article XI, Conservation Districts.
This item was discussed at the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC) meeting of Jan. 26. A second HAHC hearing was held on Thursday, Feb. 9. City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Check back on this page for updates on next steps and upcoming City Council dates.
The need for a new historic preservation tool that may help protect and preserve the remaining historic resources and character of certain neighborhoods in the City of Houston has existed for a long time. Staff began to look at Conservation Districts (a tool that exists in several Texas cities) in late 2019 and the topic was integrated into the ongoing work of the Livable Placesinitiative. View videos from early Conservation District Focus Groups at right.
A Conservation District may establish a set of area specific design requirements intended to serve the public interest in preserving and protecting neighborhoods with architectural or cultural importance. Conservation Districts require agreement by the majority of property owners in the neighborhood.
Potential benefits of creating a Conservation District for your community could include:
Protect the character, look and feel of an area or neighborhood
Support compatible development and new construction
Promote livability and quality of life
Includes structures of any age
Requirements are established by the residents and owners who live and own property within a proposed district. Each district may look different depending on the cultural importance found in the community. Here is a menu of features that can be included in a neighborhood specific Conservation District.
Building height or number of stories
Building size and massing (general shape and form of the structure)
Front-facing building features
Lot size and coverage
Front and side building setbacks
Off-street parking and yard parking
Roof line and pitch
Paving and hardscape covering
General site planning (location of primary and ancillary structures)
The City of Houston Planning and Development Department would like your input on the draft Conservation District ordinance. Commenton the draft language.
The City of Houston Planning and Development Department is seeking your input on the draft of proposed changes to Chapter 33, adding a new Article XI, Conservation Districts.
This item was discussed at the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC) meeting of Jan. 26. A second HAHC hearing was held on Thursday, Feb. 9. City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Check back on this page for updates on next steps and upcoming City Council dates.
The need for a new historic preservation tool that may help protect and preserve the remaining historic resources and character of certain neighborhoods in the City of Houston has existed for a long time. Staff began to look at Conservation Districts (a tool that exists in several Texas cities) in late 2019 and the topic was integrated into the ongoing work of the Livable Placesinitiative. View videos from early Conservation District Focus Groups at right.
A Conservation District may establish a set of area specific design requirements intended to serve the public interest in preserving and protecting neighborhoods with architectural or cultural importance. Conservation Districts require agreement by the majority of property owners in the neighborhood.
Potential benefits of creating a Conservation District for your community could include:
Protect the character, look and feel of an area or neighborhood
Support compatible development and new construction
Promote livability and quality of life
Includes structures of any age
Requirements are established by the residents and owners who live and own property within a proposed district. Each district may look different depending on the cultural importance found in the community. Here is a menu of features that can be included in a neighborhood specific Conservation District.
Building height or number of stories
Building size and massing (general shape and form of the structure)
Front-facing building features
Lot size and coverage
Front and side building setbacks
Off-street parking and yard parking
Roof line and pitch
Paving and hardscape covering
General site planning (location of primary and ancillary structures)
The City of Houston Planning and Development Department would like your input on the draft Conservation District ordinance. Commenton the draft language.