Houston Planning & Development Department

Our comment policy can be found here: http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/sm_policy.html Houston, the 4th largest city in the United States ,is a dynamic, growing city, rich in culture and diversity. The Planning and Development Department's mission is to grow and preserve Houston's diverse communities to create a resilient city. The Department administers land development and platting regulations, annexation and programs to protect and enhance the character of neighborhoods. The Department provides resources that include demographics and online data mapping. Social Media Comment Policy: While we encourage all citizens to comment on posts, we ask that you keep it family friendly and relatable to the post. We will remove comments that do not follow the guidelines below:

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