What is Zoning:

Zoning is a classification of land within the community by districts or zones in which permitted uses and conditional uses are established. Zoning also provides developmental regulations such as minimum lot sizes, building sizes, placement of buildings, minimum yard setback requirements, parking, landscaping, screening between residential and non-residential uses, etc. These requirements vary from district to district.

Types of Zoning: 

1. A permitted use is one that is allowed by right on a property.

2. Conditional use permit (CUP) is a use which may be permitted by City Council under case-specific situations.                          Conditional Use Permits are added to a zoning district where a particular use is not included in that zone‘s allowable uses      by right.

3. Planned Development (PD) when applicants' proposal does not fit exactly to the Unified Development Code (UDC)                requirements. 

4. Zone Change is a change from one zoning district to another.

All real property within the City of Pearland must be properly zoned prior to the subdivision/platting, development, and/or issuance of a building permit.

Zoning Process

2026 Zone Change Submittal Schedule

Application Checklist

Property Owner Authorization

Sign Acknowledgement Form

Guide to Public Hearings

Zone Change Cutsheet

Zoning Verification Letter (ZVL)

The Panning & Zoning Division offers a ZVL on official departments letterhead. These letters confirm a property's current zoning designation and any special zoning overlays applicable to that property.

Please allow a minimum of five (5) business days for processing of your request. 

How to request a ZVL:

1. Log in to your account in Permit Portal
2. Click "New Application" and complete the requested information
3. Submit your application and pay the fee
4. Once letter is ready, you will receive and email

Additional Information

My Address Search - Comprehensive information about one address
Interactive Map - Comprehensive information about any address or parcel within the City Limits

Non-Residential Land Uses by Zoning District - See what uses are permitted by right and or by a conditional use permit

Residential Land Uses by Zoning District - See what uses are permitted by right and or by a conditional use permit

Submit your applications via Cityworks.

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