Roma, TX · Starr County
Change Of Zone Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a change to the zoning district for a property in Roma.
What this form is
This application requests a change to a property's zoning district and asks for property details, existing and proposed uses and zoning, and reasons for the request. The city requires a completed application packet, including the listed documents and application fee, before staff considers it complete and schedules a public hearing. The form also describes the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council review process.
Who needs it
A property owner or an authorized agent seeking a change to the zoning district for a property in Roma should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application packet to the Development Services Department at 201 W. Convent Avenue, Roma, TX 78584. Include the application fee and the checklist items; the application does not state a fee amount.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed owner authorization letter is not identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Change Of Zone Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide property, owner, and applicant information; describe the requested zoning change and acknowledge the application.
- 3
Gather The Required Items
Include the checklist items, including a site plan, property deed, application fee, and authorization letter if applicable.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet to the Development Services Department at 201 W. Convent Avenue, Roma, TX 78584.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Change Of Zone Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. If an agent applies for the owner, an owner authorization letter must accompany the application; the form does not say it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Change Of Zone Application?
- Submit the completed application packet to the Development Services Department at 201 W. Convent Avenue, Roma, TX 78584. Include the checklist items, including the application fee.
- What must accompany the application?
- The checklist includes a property warranty deed, owner authorization letter if applicable, application fee, site plan, and subdivision plat or metes and bounds description. Staff must consider the packet complete.
- What happens after I submit a complete application packet?
- The request is scheduled for the next available Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing. The commission makes a recommendation to City Council, which holds a public hearing and renders a decision.