Brownsville, TX · Cameron County
Zoning Application
This application is for property owners or representatives seeking a zoning change or classification for residential, commercial, industrial, or other listed property.
What this form is
Use this application to provide property details and identify its current and proposed area classifications and zoning. It asks for owner and representative contact information and signatures, along with the property address, acreage, and other identifying details. The form refers applicants to Appendix A for submittal requirements and lists processing fees by property type and acreage; incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking zoning action for a property should complete this application and provide the listed property and contact details.
How to submit it
The form lists the Planning and Zoning Department address at 1034 E. Levee Street, 2nd Floor, City Plaza, Brownsville, Texas 78520. It lists processing fees by property type and acreage.
About notarization
The application itself is signed without a notary; if a representative signs, the owner must provide a notarized authorization letter.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property details and owner or representative information, then sign the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
See Appendix A for submittal requirements. If the property is not subdivided, provide a survey map and/or metes and bounds.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Planning and Zoning Department address listed on the form; processing fees are listed by property type and acreage.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If a representative signs the application, the owner must provide a notarized authorization letter.
- How do I submit the Zoning Application?
- The form lists the Planning and Zoning Department at 1034 E. Levee Street, 2nd Floor, City Plaza, Brownsville, Texas 78520. It also lists processing fees by property type and acreage.
- What information does the Zoning Application ask for?
- It asks for property details such as address, acreage, current and proposed zoning, and owner or representative contact information and signatures.
- What if the property is not subdivided?
- The form says that if the property is not subdivided, you will need to provide a survey map and/or metes and bounds.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.