Balch Springs, TX · Dallas County
Zoning Change Application
Applicants seeking a zoning change use this application to provide property details and submit the supporting materials listed in the city’s guidelines.
What this form is
For a requested zoning change, the guidelines call for a typed application and supporting property information. Applicants provide a legal description, survey, neighborhood and vicinity maps, and a narrative describing the proposal; the legal description must be attached as Exhibit A, and the neighborhood map as Exhibit B. The guidelines also list an application fee based on acreage.
Who needs it
An applicant requesting a zoning change for a property should complete the application and provide the required maps, survey, legal description, and proposal narrative.
How to submit it
The guidelines require one typed copy and list a $1,000 fee for the first acre plus $25 per additional acre. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached legal-description certification must be signed and notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Change Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Type the application and provide the applicant name, signature, and date.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the legal description as Exhibit A and the neighborhood map as Exhibit B; provide the survey, vicinity map, and proposal narrative.
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Submit To The City
Provide one typed copy and the listed acreage-based fee; check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- What materials accompany the Zoning Change Application?
- The guidelines list a legal description attached as Exhibit A, a property survey, neighborhood and vicinity maps, and a narrative describing the proposal.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Change Application?
- No notary is required for the application signature. However, the attached legal-description certification must be signed and notarized.
- How do I submit the Zoning Change Application?
- The guidelines require one typed copy and list a fee of $1,000 for the first acre plus $25 per additional acre. Check the city website for current submission details.