Building in Deer Park

Codes

TypeCode
BuildingLatest version of the International Building Code 2018 (residential and commercial)
ElectricLatest version of the National Electrical Code 2020 as published by the National Protection Association
Energy2018 International Energy Conservation Code
Fire2018 International Fire Prevention Code
Mechanical2018 International Building Mechanical Code
Plumbing2018 International Plumbing Code and Standard Code as published by the International Code Congress
Property2018 International Property Maintenance Code


Zoning

Deer Park is a zoned community with the following zone designations:

TypeAbbreviationDistrict
PredevelopmentPDPredevelopment district.
ResidentialSF-1Single-family district
Residential
SF-2Single-family district
Residential
SF-3Single-family district
Residential
TF-1Two-family district
Residential
MF-1Multiple-family low-density district
Residential
MF-2Multiple-family high-density district
Residential
MPMobile home parks district
Residential
PUDPlanned Unit Development
CommercialOPOffice and professional district
Commercial
NSNeighborhood shopping district
Commercial
CSCommunity service district
Commercial
HSHighway service district
Commercial
GCGeneral commercial
Industrial DistrictsM-1Industrial park district
Industrial Districts
M-2General industrial district
Industrial Districts
M-3Intensive industrial district

View our Zoning Map to see zone designations. You should also call our building official to verify the zoning of the property. You can view the City Code to find the description for each zone designation.

Building Permits

For permit requirements, you can visit our Building Permits page.

Homeowners

Homeowners can apply for electrical, plumbing, and building permits to perform work on their own homes.  The homeowner must have a Homestead Exemption through the Harris County Appraisal District.  The home must be the homeowners primary residence and the work can ONLY be performed by the homeowner. If the homeowner is having a contractor perform the work, the contractor is responsible for pulling the permit themselves.