CHAPTER 19 EXPLAINED: FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS IN THE CITY OF HOUSTON
Floodplain Development Regulations After Hurricane HarveyIn the wake of the historic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, both the City of Houstonand Harris County undertook major efforts to revise their floodplain developmentregulations. The primary objective of these updates was to reduce future flood losses byimposing more stringent requirements on new development
CITY OF HOUSTON DETENTION UPDATES THAT COULD BENEFIT YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Key Regulatory Updates Impacting Development in Houston Recent updates at both the City of Houston and federal levels are changing how development projects approach detention, permitting, and wetland impacts. These changes offer new flexibility, reduced regulatory burden, and potential cost savings—especially for smaller and redevelopment projects. Houston Simplifies Detention with
Understanding the New Detention Requirements in Houston: What You Need to Know About the City’s Infrastructure Design Manual Changes
In recent years, the City of Houston has made significant updates to its stormwater management regulations, particularly with the introduction of revised detention requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the changes, what they mean for your projects, and how they align with the updated Atlas 14 data adopted by Harris County
