Speak at the Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is a board with 26 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. It’s responsibilities include:
Studying development issues and making recommendations to City Council
Approving and denying variances
Reviewing and approving plats
Approval by the Planning Commission is often the first “step” in the development process. Every Houstonian who wants to walk and roll, safely and easily, should care about the decisions made here.
The agenda is published here.
You can watch meetings online here.
How to Sign Up
The Planning Commission meets every other Thursday at 2:30 pm in person only.
To speak in person, sign up to at the designated form located at the entrance to Council Chambers on the day of the meeting.
Guidelines to speak in person:
Speakers are usually allowed two minutes
Indicate your agenda item when you sign up to speak
If you are speaking about an item not on the agenda, you’ll be moved to the end
The applicant presents about their agenda item before speakers comment
You can also email your comments to be included in the public meeting record.
Guidelines to provide comments by email:
Email to speakercomments.pc@houstontx.gov
The deadline is 2:30 pm on the Wednesday before the Planning Commission meets
Comments must be limited to 3 pages (8.5 x 11) of written or graphic material
More information about the Planning Commission can be found here.
Where to Go
The Planning Commission meets at City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby St., Public Level. The Annex is across the street from City Hall. Bike parking is located across the street at the Houston Public Library.
When you arrive, go through security and register. You’ll need an ID.
More information can be found here.
