Community Development

The Community Development Department serves to protect public health, safety and welfare and ensures that growth is performed in a responsible manner to preserve the integrity of the City while fostering an environment of collaboration with the development community.

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Schedule a Pre-Development Meeting

Property owners and developers are encouraged to schedule a pre-development meeting before undertaking a project to obtain pertinent information relating to their proposal. The processes will require further review before formal approval.



 The Pre-Development Meeting may consist of representatives from the following divisions:

  • Engineering
  • Planning
  • Building
  • Utilities
  • Fire Marshal
  • City Manager’s Office

Staff will be ready to assist you with:

  • Processing of subdivisions, residential and commercial projects
  • Platting questions/requirements
  • Zoning questions
  • Utility availability
  • Right-of-way and dedication requirements
  • Drainage questions/requirements
  • Building code and compliance
  • Fire code and compliance 

Requestors are highly encouraged to provide the following for the pre-development meeting:

  • A preliminary site plan or conceptual site plan 
  • Property survey
  • Any available architectural plans, plats, and utility plans
  • The property owner or owner’s representative
  • Developers, engineers, surveyors, architects, and other representatives of the project are strongly encouraged to attend

To schedule a pre-development meeting with City Staff, please contact the Community Development Department at (281) 290-1405.