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Zone Change
What is Zoning:
Zoning is a classification of land within the community by districts or zones in which permitted uses and conditional uses are established. Zoning also provides developmental regulations such as minimum lot sizes, building sizes, placement of buildings, minimum yard setback requirements, parking, landscaping, screening between residential and non-residential uses, etc. These requirements vary from district to district.
Types of Zoning:
1. A permitted use is one that is allowed by right on a property.
2. Conditional use permit (CUP) is a use which may be permitted by City Council under case-specific situations. Conditional Use Permits are added to a zoning district where a particular use is not included in that zone‘s allowable uses by right.
3. Planned Development (PD) when applicants' proposal does not fit exactly to the Unified Development Code (UDC) requirements.
4. Zone Change is a change from one zoning district to another.
All real property within the City of Pearland must be properly zoned prior to the subdivision/platting, development, and/or issuance of a building permit.
2025 Zone Change Submittal Schedule
Application Submittal Checklist
Zoning Research
Zoning Verification Letter Application
A Zoning Verification Letter is a document that confirms the zoning designation of a property, when the zoning was designated, and any special zoning overlays applicable to that property. Please allow a minimum of five (5) business days for processing of your request.
For questions, please contact Jessica Mata, Planning Technician at jmata@pearlandtx.gov or call 281-652-1770.
Additional Information
My Address Search - Comprehensive information about one address
Interactive Map - Comprehensive information about any address or parcel within the City Limits
Zoning Portal - See where certain types of business are allowed based on current zone designations
Uses allowed by Zoning District - See what uses are permitted by right and or by a conditional use permit
Submit your applications via Online Permit Portal
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