Platting or creating a subdivision of property within the City of Pearland is governed by the City of Pearland Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212. The term subdivision means the division of any lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more parts. This definition also includes the re-subdivision of land or lots, which are part of a previously platted and recorded subdivision.

The Subdivision Regulations are intended to promote the orderly development of the City and to secure adequate provisions for transportation, drainage, water, sewer, and other facilities. The Ordinance applies to all property within the corporate limits of the City of Pearland as well as areas outside of the corporate limits of the City, but within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City. Any subdivision of land within the ETJ of the City of Pearland shall be processed through the normal platting processes. The Texas Local Government Code gives cities the authority to enforce their subdivision regulations within their ETJ, which is a means of ensuring that cities will not have to assume maintenance responsibilities for substandard infrastructure (streets, utilities, drainage) upon future annexation.

Plats can be submitted to Staff for review on a submittal day. The application and plat will be processed, reviewed and approved by Planning Department staff, or sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and approval, based on the type of plat and the State Statutes and Regulations regarding subdivision platting.

You may apply online utilizing Cityworks. You will need to create an account to begin. The Plat applications can be found within the Planning and Zoning folder. If you need further assistance, please check out our video library 

Just getting started? Check out our Plat Cut Sheet

2026 Plat Submittal Schedule

Plat Application Checklist                                                                                                                      

Plat Variance Checklist

Property Owner Authorization

Sign Acknowledgement Form (Only Required for Residential Replats)

TIA Worksheet

Additional Information

Sample Plat Design Layout

Guide to Public Hearing

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