Mission :

To continually raise the quality of development through innovative regulation, customer education, and a proactive consultative process.

Overview :

The Planning and Zoning Department uses a variety of regulatory tools to implement land use and development policy. It serves as an information resource and as the point for coordinating development functions for the public and other City departments. The Planning staff provides expertise and policy advice to citizens, the City Council, appointed Boards and Commissions, and the City staff at large. The Planning staff has also been working to create new standards for community enhancement. These will be designed to improve sidewalks, landscaping, sign clutter, and the community’s general appearance. The Department serves a unique role in balancing the needs of the development industry with the interests of the public.

Staff works directly with the Planning and Zoning Commission on rezoning and plats, and with the Board of Adjustment on variances and special exceptions to the zoning regulations. The Department also coordinates all site plan review and development in general. It is housed with the Building Inspection Department in the Development Service Center in order to facilitate permit processing and questions from the public. The Development Service Center is located on the first floor of City Hall.

 

City staff will be presenting the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program to the City Council at 8:30 a.m. on March 8, 2007, in Council Chambers, 555 Walnut Street in Abilene.  Please visit the following website for more information on the progress:

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Capital Improvement Program

For more information on the Capital Improvement Plan please click the above link.  Please visit our new page created specifically to distribute information on the new Land Development Code.

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Land Development Code Webpage

You may also want to receive email notifications when we post new information.  Please click on the link below if you would like to receive email updates from this or other City departments.  The City of Abilene provides a variety of lists for you to choose from.

City of Abilene Mailing Lists

 

Other Useful Links

Zoning Violation Complaint Form

Ordinances and Publications

Applications

Board Members, Meeting Dates, and Agendas

Frequently Asked Questions and Definitions

Contacts

GIS Online Mapping

For more information contact:

Planning and Development Services
555 Walnut Street , Room 100
P.O. Box 60
Abilene, TX 79604-0060
(325) 676-6237
fax: (325) 676-6242
planning@abilenetx.com

or

Development Service Center
555 Walnut Street , City Hall, Room 100
P.O. Box 60
Abilene , TX 79604-0060
(325) 676-6232
fax: (325) 676-6288