CITY NEWS
Introducing the online Development Tool
The City of Pearland Community Development Department, in partnership with the Pearland Economic Development Corporation, recently launched a new online permitting portal. Homeowners and entrepreneurs can use the portal to easily access development and permitting information. Run through OpenCounter, a citizen-focused permitting software program, the new platform includes three pre-project discovery portals: Business, Residential, and Zoning. It also addresses the Pearland Prosperity Plan, which called for a one-stop permitting website to serve as a virtual front door for starting or expanding business in the City. “The program is an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly, self-service tool that takes applicants through a series of questions to better understand their unique project and provides them with a final summary that details the requirements for their project,” said Community Development Director John McDonald.
As well as streamlining the permit application process for home and small business owners, the OpenCounter portal answers frequently asked questions applicants might have, including:
■ What is the zoning for my property? ■ Will I need a permit for my project? ■ What permits will I need for my project? ■ What fees are required? ■ How do I obtain a zoning verification letter?
“The program is one part of the City’s efforts to provide round- the-clock and on-demand assistance to businesses and property owners,” McDonald said. “Combined with the Permit Desk and resources (GIS Mapping, eTRAKit online permitting software), previously available through the City’s website, OpenCounter helps meet the needs of our community on their schedule.” Please call 281.652.1638 or visit pearlandtx.gov/ departments/community-development/permits.
BUSINESS PORTAL See which permits you need to start or renovate your business.
RESIDENTIAL PORTAL See which permits you need to build or renovate a home.
ZONING PORTAL Learn where your business is allowed.
6 / Pearland in Motion / Fall 2021
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