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APPLICATION FORM
PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL
409/797-3660
planning@galvestontx.gov
Planning and Development Division
3015 Market, Galveston, TX 77550
www.galvestontx.gov
Planning Commission and City Council Meeting Schedule 2021
This request will first be presented to the Planning Commission. A recommendation from Planning Commission
will be presented to City Council at the next available meeting, with City Council having the final decision.
Deadline
Planning
Council
Deadline
Planning
Council
Deadline
Planning
Council
January
1/28
May
4/6
4/20
5/4
5/18
5/27
6/24
September
8/17
9/21
10/28
February
2/25
3/25
June
5/4
5/18
6/8
6/22
6/24
7/22
October
9/7
9/21
10/5
10/19
10/28
TBD
March
3/25
4/22
July
6/22
7/20
8/26
November
10/5
10/19
11/2
11/16
TBD
April
4/22
5/27
August
7/6
7/20
8/3
8/17
8/26
9/23
December
11/2
12/7
TBD
Planning Commission meetings typically are 3:30pm in City Council Chambers, 823 Rosenberg. Verify with staff prior to meeting date.
I. PROPERTY INFORMATION
___________________________________ _______________________________________________
Street Address/Location, or Legal Description (Lot Number, Block Number, Subdivision)
___________________________________ _______________________________________________
Present Use(s) and Improvement(s) on Property Proposed Use(s) and Improvement(s) on Property
II. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Property Owner Name Telephone
Mailing Address E-mail Address
Applicant/Representative Name Telephone
Mailing Address E-mail Address
III. TYPE OF REQUEST (If more than one request, a separate application is required for each)
Abandonment
Change of Zoning
Classification of New and Unlisted Use
Planned Unit Development
Specific Use Permit
LDR Text Change
Street Name Change
Other (Please
Specify):____________
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IV. DETAILED NARRATIVE AND APPLICANT’S JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST
(Attach additional pages if necessary)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
V. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I certify that [ ] I am the legal owner on record, or [ ] I have secured the property owner’s permission and have full
authority to make this application, and that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge
and ability.
Please read and initial below:
_____ I understand that all documents submitted with this application are subject to open records requests in accordance
with the Open Records Act / Texas Public Information Act.
_____ I understand that receipt of an application does not constitute application completeness and that staff will review
the application and return incomplete applications. I understand that application fees are non-refundable once an
application has been accepted and processed.
_____ I understand that if I am not present or represented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission may defer or
disapprove/deny the application.
_____ I understand that, in considering my application, the Planning Commission determines whether the proposed
work complies with the Galveston Municipal Code, Galveston Zoning Standards, Comprehensive Plan,
Subdivision Regulations, and other specific plans.
______________________________________________________ ____________________________
Printed Name and Signature of Applicant Date
______________________________________________________ ____________________________
Printed Name and Signature of Property Owner Date
VI. APPLICANT CHECKLIST
All Requests:
All documents should be provided in 8.5” x 11”, or please fold to appropriate size if larger. All drawings must be
to scale.
Please provide electronic copies, if available. Other pertinent information to support said request should also
be attached.
[ ] Pre-Application Meeting with City Staff (Staff initial here if waived: _____)
[ ] Site Plan Standard Requirements All Site Plans must include, but not be limited to:
Scale, North Arrow, Legal Descriptions, Street Address
All building setbacks and platted building lines (front, rear, side, structure to structure)
Footprint of all existing and proposed structures, with dimensions and distance from property lines and adjacent
buildings
Location and dimension of the lot(s) and adjacent lots that may be impacted
Location, type, and dimensions of driveways, sidewalks, and alleys (where applicable)
Additional Site Plan Requirements per each specific request. See checklists below.
[ ] Survey with property lines and easements, existing improvements, developments
[ ] Title Report if property was purchased within the last 60 days
[ ] Additional Required Documents, Per Specific Request See Request-Specific Checklists Below
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Abandonment:
[ ] Survey of right-of-way to be abandoned (A Surveyor will need to prepare a replat once the Abandonment is approved
and fully executed)
[ ] Written Narrative including concept (land use), development phasing, amenities, lighting, landscaping, materials, # of
units and site improvements (if applicable)
[ ] Adjacent property owner letter(s) enjoining or forfeiting abandonment option/request
[ ] Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00 (payable to the City of Galveston)
[ ] Submit a replat to finalize the abandonment
Change of Zoning:
[ ] Current Zoning / Proposed Zoning: ________________________ / ________________________
[ ] Site Plan Requirements in addition to Standard Requirements, must include:
Proposed tract/lot area for proposed rezoning, including dimensions, property lines, building setbacks, easements,
distance from adjacent property lines, streets or properties
Total number of units, habitable floors, floor to area ratio (FAR), Lot Coverage (in sq. ft.)
Parking Layout, Landscaping Plan, Lighting Plan, Traffic Analysis, Lot Drainage Plan
All amenities, including signage, fencing, public and open spaces, trash receptacles, loading stations
Location and dimensions of adjacent alleys, streets, sidewalks
Natural features (such as dunes, wetlands, water)
Location and type of driveways and emergency access
[ ] Written Narrative including:
Justification of request and narrative relating to change in condition and potential land use(s); Concept (land use),
development phasing, amenities, lighting, landscaping materials, # of units and site improvements;
Write a brief description of how the change of zoning complies with the the five points below:
1. The proposed and present zoning advance the goals, objective and policies of the City of Galveston 2011
Comprehensive Plan and other adopted plans;
2. The present and proposed zoning is consistent with the future land use map prepared by staff and accompanying
the staff report for this case;
3. The present and proposed change is consistent with the implementation of existing or planned streets, water,
wastewater, other utilities and delivery of public services to the area in which the proposed rezoning is located;
4. The range of uses and character of development allowed by the proposed zone will be compatible with the
properties in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for rezoning and the parcel has sufficient dimensions
to accommodate reasonable development that complies with the requirements or the Land Development
Regulations including parking and buffering requirements;
5. The pace of development and/or amount of vacant land currently zoned for comparable development in the
vicinity suggests a need for the proposed rezoning in order to ensure an appropriate inventory of land to maintain
a competitive land market that promotes economic development, which supports the Planning Commission’s
decision.
[ ] Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00 (payable to the City of Galveston)
Classification of New and Unlisted Use:
[ ] Detailed Narrative of New Use Proposed for Classification
[ ] Other Supporting Documentation (Business Plan, etc.)
[ ] Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00 (payable to the City of Galveston)
Planned Unit Development (PUD):
[ ] Development Plan
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Requirements per Article 4 of the Land Development Regulations
[ ] Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,200.00 (payable to the City of Galveston)
Specific Use Permit:
[ ] Site Plan Approval Information Site Plan and supporting documents should address the following:
Description of the Proposed Use all processes and activities involved
Boundaries of the area covered by the site plan, including all easements (if applicable)
The location of each existing and proposed structures (and distance from property lines and adjacent buildings)
- including the number of stories, number of units, habitable floors, gross floor area, location(s) of entrances
Location of existing trees and natural features (dunes, wetlands, water, etc.), and a proposed planting schedule
All driveways, curb cuts, public and private streets, alleys, sidewalks and pedestrian paths, and adjacent right
of ways
Parking Layout including type of surfacing to be used on all parking and loading areas
Location of Existing and/or Proposed: Signage, Fencing, Trash Receptacles, Loading Docks, Public Spaces,
Open Spaces
Provision for drainage of surface water
[ ] Detailed Narrative of Request (Business Plan)
[ ] Elevations or a Site Cross-Section to a readable scale, which indicate overall building dimensions, materials,
colors, topography, landscape, and relationship of project to natural features and adjacent properties. Include three
dimensional renderings (if applicable).
[ ] Lighting Plan including luminaire schedule, height and style of fixtures
[ ] Landscape Plan list quantities, species, height/caliper of trees, existing and proposed tree canopy, groundcover,
total area and percentage of landscaped area, proposed irrigation system
[ ] Traffic Impact Studies (If Applicable)
[ ] Wetland Delineation Information (If Applicable)
[ ] Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00 (payable to the City of Galveston)
Street Name Change:
Requirements per Resolution No. 16-008.
[ ] Completed ‘Street Name Change Petition Form
[ ] Letter from the United Postal Service (USPS) verifying the proposed street name conforms to required
guidelines.
[ ] Written Narrative describe historic, economic, or cultural significance.
[ ] Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00 (payable to the City of Galveston)
LDR Text Change:
[ ] Detailed Narrative of Request
[ ] Supporting Documentation - Indicating that the proposed amendment:
will help to implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan, or, if it addresses a topic that is not addressed or fully
developed in the Comprehensive Plan, the proposed amendment does not impair the implementation of the
adopted Comprehensive Plan when compared to the existing Land Development Regulations
is consistent with the stated purposes of the Land Development Regulations
will maintain or advance the public health, safety or general welfare
will help to mitigate the adverse impacts of the use and development of land on the natural or built environment,
including but not limited to mobility, air quality, noise levels, stormwater management, wildlife and vegetation
protection; or be neutral with respect to these issues
will advance the strategic objectives of the City Council, such as fiscal responsibility, efficient use of
infrastructure and public services, and other articulated City objectives
[ ] Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00 (payable to the City of Galveston)