Mercedes, TX · Hidalgo County
Conditional Use Permit/Variance/Rezone Request Application
Property owners use this application to request a conditional use permit, variance, or zoning change for property in Mercedes.
What this form is
The application lets a property owner request a conditional use permit, variance, or rezone and asks for owner and property details plus information specific to the selected request. It lists application fees and says to submit a legal survey if the property description does not adequately identify the property. The form also includes spaces for city review and action.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a conditional use permit, variance, or rezone for property in Mercedes should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Building Department at 400 S. Ohio Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570, and lists fax number (956) 565-5184. It lists a $200 fee for a conditional use permit, $250 for a variance, and $300 for a rezone.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Conditional Use Permit/Variance/Rezone Request Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Select the request type and fill in the owner, property, and request details that apply.
- 3
Gather Property Documents
Include a legal survey showing metes and bounds if the legal description does not adequately identify the property.
- 4
Submit To The Building Department
Use the Building Department address or fax number listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests does the application cover?
- It covers requests for a conditional use permit, variance, or rezone. The application asks you to select the applicable request and provide related property information.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application has a property owner signature and date line but no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the application?
- The form identifies the Building Department at 400 S. Ohio Ave, Mercedes, TX 78570, and lists fax number (956) 565-5184.
- What attachments may be needed?
- If the legal description does not adequately identify the property, the form says to submit a legal survey showing the metes and bounds description. Its office-use checklist also lists a copy of ID, property deed, and site plan.