What requests does the Zoning Application cover?

It lists requests including rezoning, Conditional Use Permits, Planned Development District amendments, street name changes, thoroughfare abandonment, appeals, and petitions for relief.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for project and property details, current and proposed zoning where applicable, owner and agent information, a reason for a zoning change, and answers to zoning-impact questions.

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The attached Disclosure of Interest asks for certification and a signature but does not call for notarization.

How do I submit the Zoning Application?

Online submittals are preferred through the development portal linked in the application. PDF copies can also be emailed to planning@abilenetx.gov.

Abilene, TX · Taylor County

No notary required

Zoning Application

Property owners or their agents use this application to request zoning changes, permits, appeals, and other development-related decisions from Abilene.

What this form is

Use this application to request a rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, Planned Development District amendment, street name change, thoroughfare abandonment, or another listed zoning-related action. It asks for project and property details, owner and agent information, the reason for a zoning change, and answers to zoning-impact questions. A Disclosure of Interest is attached, and the form describes plan and site-plan requirements for applicable requests.

Who needs it

Property owners or designated agents seeking one of the zoning actions listed on the application should complete and submit it to Abilene.

How to submit it

Online submittals are preferred through the linked development portal; PDF copies can be emailed to [email protected]. The form names Planning and Development Services at 555 Walnut Street, Northeast Rear Entrance to City Hall.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached Disclosure of Interest requires certification and a signature but does not call for notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Application PDF and review the listed request types and submittal information.
2
Complete The Application
Provide project, property, owner, and agent details, select the request type, and answer the zoning-impact questions.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the attached Disclosure of Interest and applicable plans or site plans; the application specifies copy and format requirements for some requests.
4
Submit To The City
Online submittals are preferred through the linked portal. The application also says PDF copies can be emailed to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What requests does the Zoning Application cover?: It lists requests including rezoning, Conditional Use Permits, Planned Development District amendments, street name changes, thoroughfare abandonment, appeals, and petitions for relief.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for project and property details, current and proposed zoning where applicable, owner and agent information, a reason for a zoning change, and answers to zoning-impact questions.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The attached Disclosure of Interest asks for certification and a signature but does not call for notarization.
How do I submit the Zoning Application?: Online submittals are preferred through the development portal linked in the application. PDF copies can also be emailed to [email protected].

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.