Timeline/ Process for the Proposed Walkable Places and Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance Amendments
  • 1

    Ordinance Framework presentation to the Planning Commission
    – January 9, 2020


    The presentation provides an opportunity for the public to understand the proposed ordinance amendments prior to the Public Hearing meeting.


    • Thursday, January 9 - 2:30 pm
    • City Hall Annex Chambers, Public Level
    • 900 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002
  • 2

    Ordinance Framework public comment period
    – January 9, 2020 to February 20, 2020


    The purpose of the public comment eriod is to provide the public an opportunity to voice their support, concerns, or suggestions for the proposed ordinance amendments.

  • 3

    Walkable Places Pilot Area presentation to the Planning Commission
    – January 23, 2020


    The presentation provides the public an opportunity to understand the proposed Walkable Place Pilot Area Plans prior to the Public Hearing meeting.


    • Thursday, January 23 - 2:30 pm
    • City Hall Annex Chambers, Public Level
    • 900 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002

  • 4

    Walkable Places Pilot Area public comment period
    – January 23, 2020 to March 5, 2020


    The purpose of the public comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to voice their support, concerns, or suggestions for the proposed Walkable Place Pilot Area Plans.

  • 5

    Public hearing for the proposed ordinance framework
    – February 20, 2020


    This is an opportunity for concerned citizens to speak in support or in opposition to the proposed amendments.


    • Thursday, February 20 - 2:30 pm
    • City Hall Annex Chambers, Public Level
    • 900 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002

  • 6

    Consideration of public comments on the proposed ordinance framework
    – March 5, 2020

    The Planning Commission discusses the received public comments on the proposed ordinance framework and decides whether corresponding ordinance changes will be made to address the comments.


    Public hearing for the proposed Walkable Places Pilot Area Plans
    – March 5, 2020


    This is an opportunity for concerned citizens to speak in support or in opposition to the proposed Walkable Place Pilot Area Plans.


    • Thursday, March 5 - 2:30 pm
    • City Hall Annex Chambers, Public Level
    • 900 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002

  • 7

    Consideration of the proposed ordinance framework

    Consideration of public Walkable Places Pilot Area Plans
    – May 28, 2020

    The Planning Commission votes on both the proposed Walkable Places and Transit-Oriented Development Ordinances and the proposed Walkable Place Pilot Area Plans.

  • 8

    City Council Public Hearing for the proposed Walkable Places and Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance
    – July 22, 2020 Brief presentation and public hearing.

  • 9

    City Council action
    – August 5, 2020