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About
The Planning Services Division works together with the community to enhance and maintain quality of life in Abilene by guiding specific use and arrangement of urban development through administration and enforcement of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC) and Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the Planning Services Division encourages proper growth, development, redevelopment, and stabilization of neighborhoods by providing technical assistance to the City’s Council, boards, commissions, developers, and citizens.
Boards & Commissions
The Planning staff provides expertise and policy advice for the following boards, commissions, and committees:
- City Council
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Tax Increment Redevelopment Zone (TIRZ) Board
- Mayor’s Downtown Task Force
- Board of Adjustment
- Landmarks Commission
- Development Review Committee (DRC)
- Entertainment District Task Force
Facade Improvement Grant Program
Staff also provides other core services such as administering the City’s Facade Improvement and Demolition Assistance Grant Programs.
Applications
All Planning Services applications are now online. Apply for Zoning, Plats, Conditional Use Permits, Thoroughfare Closures, and Itinerant Business Permits all from one place.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is comprised of seven Abilene citizens who act as an advisory board to City Council in regards to land use and zoning related matters. Members are appointed by the Mayor for three year terms.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council hold public hearings on cases in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. If you are interested in any case, you have the opportunity to make your opinion known to the appropriate body at that time.
It is also permissible to mail us a signed letter, which will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, whichever is hearing the case at that time.
Meetings & Public Hearings
Meetings are held in Council Chambers at City Hall
555 Walnut Street, Second Floor
View Current Meeting Dates & Planning & Zoning Commission Packets
Meeting Dates
Planning & Zoning: September 5, 2023 @ 1:30 p.m.
City Council Final Reading & Public Hearing: October 12, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m.
Sign Location(s) | Case Number | The Request of the Proponent Based Upon the Application |
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1201 South 1st Street | HOZ-2023-02 | Apply Historic Overlay Zoning to approximately 0.44 acres zoned Central Business (CB). |
Meeting Dates
Planning & Zoning: October 3, 2023 @ 1:30 p.m.
City Council Final Reading & Public Hearing: November 2, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m.
Sign Location(s) | Case Number | The Request of the Proponent Based Upon the Application |
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2070 Zoo Lane and 1042 Loop 322 | Z-2023-30 | Change the zoning of approximately 225.93 acres from Agricultural Open to Planned Development District 184. Particularly, to allow for a base zoning of General Commercial and Agricultural Open. |
2500 Block of Judge Ely Boulevard | Z-2023-31 | Amend the terms and conditions and concept plan of Planned Development District 157. Specifically, to allow single family uses in the west portion of the Allen Ridge development. |
Oldham Lane from S. 27th to Loop 322 | Z-2023-32 | Amend the terms and conditions and concept plan of Planned Development District 104. Specifically, to allow Self-storage and General Commercial uses in Tract 2 and to remove Exhibit C to expand the scope of the permitted uses in Tract 1. |
5308 Hwy 277 S | Z-2023-34 | Change the zoning of approximately 3.21 acres from General Commercial to General Retail. Located at 5308 HWY 277 S. Legal Description being 3.21 acres out of the Joseph Becksurvey 42 in Taylor County, TX. |
Other Plans & Information
- Comprehensive Plan (PDF)
- Existing Community Facilities (PDF)
- Existing Land Use - City Center Map (PDF)
- Existing Land Use - City Limits Map (PDF)
- Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and County Boundaries (PDF)
- Future Land Use Development Plan (PDF)
- Sensitive Development Areas (PDF)
- Super Neighborhood Boundaries (PDF)
- Vacant and Undeveloped Land (PDF)
Buffalo Gap Road Corridor Overlay
Ambler Avenue Corridor Overlay
Carver Neighborhood Plan
South Downtown Master Plan
Pine Street Corridor Overlay
Safe Routes Abilene Plan
Lake Fort Phantom Hill Plan
- Lake Fort Phantom Hill Plan - Land Use Map and Density Chart (PDF)
- Lake Fort Phantom Hill Plan - Plan Text Chapters 1 through 6 (PDF)
- Appendix A - Fort Phantom Hill Lake Association Plan (PDF)
- Appendix B - Water and Waste Water Infrastructure Studies (PDF)
- Appendix C - Design Guidelines (PDF)
- Appendix D - Roundtable Matrix (PDF)
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Planning Services
Mailing Address
PO Box 60
Abilene, TX 79604
Phone (325) 676-6237
Use the northeast entrance of City Hall (previous Municipal Court location)