Planning & Development Services Overview

Administrative Support

The administrative support side of Planning and Development Services assists in coordinating the department’s front counter operations (i.e. phone inquiries and visitors), managing the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting agendas and notices, and managing the Corridor Planning Committee meeting agendas and reports.

Development Review

The Planning and Development Services Department conducts development reviews to ensure all development proposals are in compliance with Southlake’s Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other development related ordinances before beginning the development process. In addition, city staff may facilitate meetings between potential applicants and representatives from other city departments to review potential development proposals.

Development Services

The Planning and Development Services Department provides development services to citizens and customers alike. City staff assists with citizen and customer inquiries regarding development cases, zoning regulations, and application procedures and also provides administrative support to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

Comprehensive Planning

The Planning and Development Services Department engages in comprehensive planning by creating and implementing the Southlake comprehensive plans, which are utilized to guide the future growth and development of Southlake. As part of the comprehensive planning process, city staff collaborates with other city departments to formulate Master Plan documents, such as the Land Use Plan, Public Arts Master Plan, Parks and Recreations Master Plan, Mobility Master Plan, and more.

Building Inspections

The City of Southlake’s Building Inspections division is housed in the Planning and Development Services Department. This division oversees the building phase of development, reviews building plans, processes and issues building permits, and performs building and structural inspections to ensure building code compliance is met.

Code Enforcement

The City of Southlake’s Code Enforcement division is housed in the Planning and Development Services Department. This division investigates, tracks, and coordinates zoning and code cases in the city, works with property owners to achieve compliance with city ordinances, and responds to and addresses all code enforcement issues and complaints (i.e. high grass, illegal signs, illegal dumping, drainage, etc.)

Awards

• Town Square designated as a Great Public Place by the American Planning Association Texas Chapter (2020)

• American Planning Association Texas Chapter Planning Excellence Award (18th consecutive year)

• Tree City USA Community (24th consecutive year

• 2022-2027 Platinum Scenic City Certification

Recognition

• Building Safety Month (May)

• National Community Planning Month (October)

• Arbor Day Celebration (November)