Tower Permit Commission
Planning And Development Dept.
611 Walker, 6th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Contact: Marlene Gafrick
Phone: (713) 837-7760 Fax: (713) 837-7760
Email: Marlene.gafrick@cityofhouston.net
Updated as of: 11/12/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
Created by Chapter 41, Article III, Code of Ordinances, City of Houston.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
The Tower Permit Commission hears protested tower permit applications as well as considers and grants or disapproves requests for waivers of the location requirements of the ordinance relating to cell towers and other towers subject to regulation under the ordinance.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Meetings are held the Fourth Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m., in City Hall Annex Council Chambers, Public Level, 900 Bagby Street.
COMPOSITION
Seven members
Position 1 - Chairman.
Position 2 - Member of a residential civic association.
Position 3 - Person with training or background as a land planner, surveyor, or other urban design discipline.
Position 4 - Person with training or background as a real estate agent, appraiser, other real estate related business.
Position 5 - Person with training or background in electrical engineering, physics, or any discipline related to radio frequency technology.
Position 6 - Member of a residential civic association.
Position 7 - Person with training or background in electrical engineering, physics, or any discipline related to radio frequency technology.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: All commissioners must reside with in the city limits of Houston.
Quorum: Four members
TERM: Two years. Positions 1-7 are appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by City Council.
CHAIRPERSON: Position 1
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston.
MEMBER LIST