White Oak Music Hall clears hurdle for outdoor stage

Raven Tower bar at White Oak Music Hall just north of Houston’s downtown at 2915 N. Main and North Street, Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Raven Tower bar at White Oak Music Hall just north of Houston’s downtown at 2915 N. Main and North Street, Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 72 Caption Close White Oak Music Hall clears hurdle for outdoor stage 1 / 72 Back to Gallery

The White Oak Music Hall have received a permit to build its outdoor stage, a source of controversy since the music venue opened in the spring in the Near Northside.

A Department of Public Works & Engineering spokesman confirmed Tuesday that the owners of the music venue at 2915 N. Main St. purchased a construction permit to build the outdoor stage.

White Oak's website advertises a Thursday show on the lawn and several others throughout the fall, including the Pet Shop Boys on Nov. 2 and Morrissey on Nov. 19.

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It was not immediately clear what the venue's owners will need to build on the site before the concerts.

The venue's developers came under fire after telling the Chronicle they planned to use a temporary stage and continually renew a temporary permit to use stage. Mayor Sylvester Turner and city officials said that wouldn't be allowed. The neighborhood has complained of noisy concerts, and the Police Department cited the venue four times for violating the city's noise ordinance.

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