What's New in Planning and Development Services
This page provides a summary of the latest news in the department including projects and reports, ordinance updates, awards, and other planning and development issues impacting the community.
For additional Building Inspections news, please see the latest issue of Building a Better Southlake.
Latest News
Development of the Southlake 2030 Plan, Southlake's comprehensive plan update, is currently underway. Please visit www.southlake2030.com for more information.
May 2010
May is Building Safety Month, and Southlake participated in this campaign by holding Building Safety Day on May 22, 2010.
Work has begun on the Economic Development and Tourism Plan, a component of the Southlake 2030 Plan. More information is available at www.southlake2030.com.
April 2010
The Wayfinding Sign System Plan, a component of the Southlake 2030 Plan, was approved by City Council on April 20, 2010. For more information, please visit www.southlake2030.com.
February 2010
Construction on the DFW Connector has begun. For more information, please visit www.dfwconnector.com.
November 2009
On November 17, 2009, City Council passed Ordinance No. 960, adopting the Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Southlake 2030 Plan. For more information, please visit www.southlake2030.com.
August 2009
The City of Southlake selected Redmond Schwartz Mark Design to provide consultant services on the Wayfinding Signage Plan, a component of the Southlake 2030 Plan.
July 2009
Revisions to the Sign Ordinance were adopted on July 7, 2009. The new ordinance, Ordinance No. 704-D, is available here.
April 2009
The City of Southlake has received its 12th Tree City USA certification and 10th Growth Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation.
March 2009
Southlake Building Inspections has been awarded the 2008 Award of Excellence from the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT).
January 2009
Are you looking for information on trees? Please visit our new Urban Forestry page.
Is your homeowner's association interested in constructing sidewalks within your neighborhood? Learn about the City's Neighborhood Sidewalk Matching Funds Program.
October 2008
Proposed Concrete Batch Plant FAQ
(October 27, 2008) For a list of frequently asked questions regarding a temporary concrete batch plant permit application by Potter Ready Mix LLC on behalf of Gateway Church, please click here.
May 2008
Are you holding an event that involves a tent? Please fill out the new tent permit application, available on the Building Inspections Applications and Fees page.
April 2008
The City of Southlake was recently awarded The National Arbor Day Foundation Sterling Award.
March 2008
City Council adopted new building codes on March 4, 2008. More...
February 2008
City Council adopted the Urban Design Plan, including the Southlake Boulevard Median Plan, on February 5, 2008. More...
The City of Southlake received the Midwest Section TXAPA Project Planning Award for the Sidewalk Plan in January 2008.
November 2007
City Council adopted Southlake's first Sidewalk Plan on November 6, 2007. The Plan addresses missing links between individual properties and the city's major trail network. More...
April 2007
The 2006 Annual Development Activity Report is now available. The report includes an overview of the Planning and Development Services Department's 2006 activities as well as a summary of 2006 residential and non-residential development. More...