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WHAT WE DO: CORE SERVICES

Planning & Development Services guides Southlake’s physical development from
initial concept through occupancy, ensuring all development is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, adopted codes, and the community’s vision for quality and character. City Department Overview

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01 Development Review 02 Development Services
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Manages the entitlement process for zoning, site plans, Coordinates interdepartmental review of development
plats, variances, and development-related applications. Staff applications and serves as the central point of contact
evaluates land use compatibility, infrastructure impacts, and between applicants, engineers, architects, and City review
consistency with the Southlake Comprehensive Plan while staff. The team guides customers through permitting
providing applicants with timely and informative guidance. and development processes while supporting efficient
The department has averaged more than 66 planning cases communication and consistent application of City
annually since 2022. standards.

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03 Building Inspections 04 Code Enforcement
Reviews building plans and conducts inspections to Proactively preserves neighborhood appearance and
ensure structural safety, code compliance, and high-quality community standards through property maintenance,
construction. The department maintained 100% same-day signage, and zoning enforcement. The team resolved 428
inspection completion for the third consecutive year and code cases in FY 2025 while maintaining a strong customer-
issued more than 1,300 permits in FY 2025. Staff collectively service approach focused on voluntary compliance and
holds 69 professional certifications, including a Master Code responsiveness.
Professional designation.

05 Boards & Commissions Support 06 Comprehensive Planning
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Provides staff support to the Planning & Zoning In collaboration with the Economic Development &
Commission, Board of Adjustment, Building Board of Tourism Department, develops and implements elements
Appeals, Corridor Planning Committee, SPIN and City of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan to guide thoughtful
Council. Responsibilities include preparing staff reports, and strategic growth. The department monitors
public notices, presentations, and recommendations, and redevelopment trends, land use activity, building valuation,
coordinating public meetings for development-related and development patterns while coordinating planning
cases. efforts with transportation, economic development, and
infrastructure initiatives.

FY 2027 City of Southlake | Budget Book 241