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The Planning and Development Services Department staff offers professional advice and technical expertise on development related topics such as planning and zoning, platting, land use, tree preservation, building permits, sign permits, building inspections and code enforcement.
All Planning and Development Services applications are currently being accepted in PDF file formats by email or Drop Box. Applications must be completed, signed and scanned in PDF file format. All supporting plans and documents must also be in a PDF.
Submittals will be accepted for processing in accordance with the published submittal schedules. Upon review of your initial application, you will be forwarded an invoice for the application fee, which can be paid through EnerGov Customer Self Service portal.
For more information about E-Submittals, please visit Applications, Fees, and Submittal Schedules.
Development cases get their start in Planning and Development Services. From the first ideas and submittals, to the final inspections, all new residential, commercial and public land development roads lead to planning and development.
Planning and Development Services staff also works with the Southlake City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and 2035 Corridor Planning Committee concerning submitted development cases.