Athens, TX · Henderson County
Zoning Change Application Checklist
This checklist outlines the submittal requirements for property owners or applicants seeking a zoning change in the City of Athens.
What this form is
Use this checklist when submitting a zoning change application after the required pre-application meeting with city staff. It lists the materials and fee required for submittal, including a signed development application, landowner authorization, a current Henderson County tax statement, and verification of no unpaid City liens. Staff review the request before Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council consideration.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning change in Athens need this checklist for their application submittal.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Development Services Department after the required pre-application meeting; check the current Planning & Zoning Commission meeting schedule for submittal deadlines.
About notarization
This checklist is submitted without a notary; the required signed development application is an attachment, and no notarized or sworn item is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the Zoning Change Application Checklist for your Athens zoning change submittal.
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Complete The Application Materials
Attend the required pre-application meeting, then prepare the signed development application and checklist.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include landowner authorization, a current Henderson County tax statement, verification of no unpaid City liens, and the $250 application fee.
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Submit To The City
Submit the materials to the Development Services Department and check the current Planning & Zoning Commission meeting schedule for deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Change Application Checklist?
- No. This checklist is submitted without a notary. The required signed development application is an attachment, and the checklist lists no notarized or sworn item.
- How do I submit the zoning change checklist?
- After the required pre-application meeting, submit the checklist and other required materials to the Development Services Department. Check the current Planning & Zoning Commission meeting schedule for submittal deadlines.
- What materials are required with the checklist?
- The checklist calls for a signed development application, landowner authorization, a current Henderson County tax statement, verification of no unpaid City liens, and a $250 application fee.
- What happens after I submit a zoning change application?
- Staff prepares the application for Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council review. The applicant or representative is required to attend all meetings.