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Planning director seeks review of Chapter 42 language, warns of plat-related phishing emails and acknowledges retirements

3176046 · May 1, 2025
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Houston Planning and Development Director Von Tran asked the Planning Commission to appoint two commissioners to help revise two unclear sections of Chapter 42, warned applicants about a phishing scheme targeting plat applicants, and recognized long‑service department retirees.

Von Tran, the planning commission secretary and director of the Houston Planning and Development Department, told the Planning Commission on May 1 that the department will revisit two sections of Chapter 42 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances because language in those sections is unclear and creates safety concerns. Tran asked Chair Clark to appoint two commissioners to work with staff on drafting recommended revisions and said the commission will receive a draft when work is completed and set a public hearing at least 30 days…

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