Development Application Handbook

The Development Application Handbook is the official document that states the procedures and requirements for the submittal and review of the subdivision and development of land in the City of Sugar Land and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) as authorized in the Development Code of the City of Sugar Land.

All applications, checklists, and submittal schedules for development can be found in the Development Application Handbook.

Pre-Development Meetings
To provide applicants an opportunity to present their project to city staff, who then provides feedback to applicants on the project to clarify submittal expectations and specific code requirements.

Section 1: Introduction

Purpose of Development Application Handbook
Overview of Development Process, Pre-Development Meetings and Submittal Procedures
Flow Chart: Development Process- Commercial
Flow Chart: Development Process- Residential

Section 2: Zoning

Zoning Types and Procedures
Conversion Table from Legacy SIC Manual to Permitted Uses and Parking Schedule
Flow Chart: Rezoning & Conditional Use Permit Process
Standard Rezoning Application
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Telecommunications Towers & Antennas Application

Section 3: Planned Development Districts

Planned Development District Information
Flow Chart: Planned Development District
Planned Development District Application

Section 4: General Land Plans

General Land Plan Information
Flow Chart: General Land Plan Process
General Land Plan Checklist
General Land Plan Application

Section 5: Plats

Plat Information
Flow Chart: Plat Process for Planning & Zoning
Flow Chart: Administrative Plat Process
Planning & Zoning Commission Plat Submittal Schedule
Plat Application
Preliminary Plat Checklist
Final Plat Checklist
Official Master Notes List for Final Plats in the ETJ & City Limits of Sugar Land
Plat Recordation Checklist

Section 6: Site Plans