DeSoto, TX · Dallas County
Application for Change of Zoning
Property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to request a zoning change from the City of DeSoto.
What this form is
This application is for requesting a change to a property's zoning classification from the City of DeSoto. It asks for applicant and property details, current and requested zoning, and the intended use and reason for the request. The form lists a non-refundable $2,300 fee plus $25 for a zoning sign, and requires tax receipts; unplatted property also needs a survey with a metes and bounds description.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant requesting a zoning change for property in DeSoto needs to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date it, or include a letter of authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the City of DeSoto Application for Change of Zoning.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property details, requested zoning, intended use, and the reason for the request.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the required tax receipts and, for unplatted property, a survey with a metes and bounds description.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and appropriate fee to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the DeSoto change of zoning application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, current and requested zoning, and the intended property use and reason for the request.
- What must accompany the application?
- The checklist calls for the completed application, the appropriate fee, tax receipts for each lot or tract, and a metes and bounds description unless the property is platted.
- Do I need a notary for the DeSoto change of zoning application?
- No. The applicant and property owner sign and date the application, or the applicant includes a letter of authorization; the document does not specify a notary.
- How do I submit the DeSoto change of zoning application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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