Code Resources

We update this section periodically with useful and relevant code information & downloadable Pdf's

National Code Information:

• Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines (D.O.J. Website)




• Signage and the 2010 ADA (Luminant Design Website)

The PDF available on this site is a fantastic overview of the ADA code and how it pertains to signs.

The following websites are great for searching for specific city codes and ordinances:

• Municode Database (All states are available)

• Franklin Legal - Code Database (Cities in Texas Only)







Local:

• City Of Houston List of the Currently Adopted Codes (pdf) Last updated: 04/22/2022 by COH Code Enforcement

• Houston Amendments and Code Related Documents (City Website)

• Download the 2020 City Of Houston Sign Code (pdf)

• Download the City Of Houston Amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code - IFC (pdf)

• Download the City Of Houston Amendments to the 2015 International Building Code - IBC (pdf)




Local Permitting Information




• City Of Houston Sign Administration & Permitting Center (City website)

• City of Houston Commercial On-Premise Sign Permit Plan Review Prerequisites (pdf)

• City of Houston Commercial On-Premise Sign Permit Application (pdf)