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Building in Deer Park
Codes
| Type | Code |
|---|---|
| Building | Latest version of the International Building Code 2018 (residential and commercial) |
| Electric | Latest version of the National Electrical Code 2020 as published by the National Protection Association |
| Energy | 2018 International Energy Conservation Code |
| Fire | 2018 International Fire Prevention Code |
| Mechanical | 2018 International Building Mechanical Code |
| Plumbing | 2018 International Plumbing Code and Standard Code as published by the International Code Congress |
| Property | 2018 International Property Maintenance Code |
Zoning
Deer Park is a zoned community with the following zone designations:
| Type | Abbreviation | District |
|---|---|---|
| Predevelopment | PD | Predevelopment district. |
| Residential | SF-1 | Single-family district |
| Residential | SF-2 | Single-family district |
| Residential | SF-3 | Single-family district |
| Residential | TF-1 | Two-family district |
| Residential | MF-1 | Multiple-family low-density district |
| Residential | MF-2 | Multiple-family high-density district |
| Residential | MP | Mobile home parks district |
| Residential | PUD | Planned Unit Development |
| Commercial | OP | Office and professional district |
| Commercial | NS | Neighborhood shopping district |
| Commercial | CS | Community service district |
| Commercial | HS | Highway service district |
| Commercial | GC | General commercial |
| Industrial Districts | M-1 | Industrial park district |
| Industrial Districts | M-2 | General industrial district |
| Industrial Districts | M-3 | Intensive 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.