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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.
Rebuild ABI Program
The purpose of this program is to promote and encourage the construction and renovation of quality, affordable single-family housing in areas designated by the City of Abilene as eligible for the program.
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: November 7, 2023 @ 1:30 p.m.
City Council Final Reading & Public Hearing: December 7, 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). |
1941 N. 3rd Street | HOZ-2023-03 | Apply Historic Overlay Zoning to approximately 0.69 acres zoned Medium Density (MD) |
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. |
409 S. Treadaway Blvd | Z-2023-35 | Change the zoning of approximately 0.33 acres from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial |
1209 Spur 707 | Z-2023-38 | Change the zoning of approximately 12.97 acres from Agricultural Open and General Commercial to General Commercial |
Meeting Dates
Planning & Zoning: December 5, 2023 @ 1:30 p.m.
City Council Final Reading & Public Hearing: January 11, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m.
Sign Location(s) | Case Number | The Request of the Proponent Based Upon the Application |
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2449 S Willis Street | CUP-2023-07 | Apply a Conditional Use Permit to approximately 2.67 acres to allow for a Trade School within General Retail (GR) Zoning |
5300 Block Buffalo Gap Road | Z-2023-36 | Change the zoning of approximately 7.07 acres from PD 96A to General Retail |
3509 Beltway S | Z-2023-37 | Change the zoning of approximately 2.2 acres from Agricultural Open to General Retail |
4590 Southwest Drive | Z-2023-39 | Amend the terms of the Planned Development District 75 to allow outdoor retail sales/rental and display within the track “The Home Depot” |
7542 S Clack Street | Z-2023-40 | Change the zoning of approximately 11.14 acres from Agricultural Open to General Commercial |
OAM-2023-01 | Amend the Land Development Code (LDC) to create the Rebuild ABI Infill Overlay (RAI) District to promote infill development and redevelopment in targeted neighborhoods. |
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)