Form Updated 07/2020
Development Services 1601 S. State St P.O. Box 1299 Decatur, TX 76234 www.decaturtx.org
Z o n i n g C h a n g e , P D a n d S U P A p p l i c a t i o n C h e c k l i s t
A submittal of a complete application will facilitate a timely review. Failure of the applicant to provide required
information or obtain a waiver from the Planning Director will result in application not being processed. Under
special circumstances, additional items may be required.
The Planning and Zoning Commission in considering and determining its recommendations to the City Council on any
request for a Special Use Permit may require from the applicant: plans, information, operating data and expert
evaluation concerning the location and the function and characteristics of any building or use proposed. The City
Council may, in the interest of the public welfare and to assure compliance with the Ordinance, establish conditions
of operation, location, arrangement and construction of any use for which a permit is authorized. In authorizing the
location of any of the uses listed as a Special Use Permits, the City Council may impose such development standards
and safeguards as the conditions and locations indicate important to the welfare and protection of the adjacent
property from excessive noise, vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, fumes, gas, odor, explosion, glare, offensive view or
other undesirable or hazardous conditions.
Requirements for Zoning Change, PD and SUP Applications:
Application form and the appropriate fees.
Location map indicating property to be rezoned.
Letter of intent including:
Existing and proposed zoning districts,
Justification for the request,
An assessment of public facilities, demonstrating the adequacy of or provision for public facilities
serving the proposed development, including but not limited to roads and/or traffic, water,
wastewater, drainage and schools,
Written and electronic legal description of property being rezoned on an 8½” X 11” sheet – no letterhead,
Site plan drawn in ink and on plain white paper. Drawings by engineering / planning firms are preferred.
Tree Survey and Tree Preservation Plan and the Landscape Plan, if applicable.
Proof of ownership (recorded property deed, current year tax statements).
Documentation on any and all liens and lien holders of property.
Electronic .pdf or an email containing all the required documentation in Adobe pdf format only.
If more than one zoning district is proposed, a Zoning Plan is required. If a Zoning Plan is required, submit a
copy of zoning plan drawn in ink and on plain white paper. Reduced copy (8½” X 11”). Drawings by an
engineering firm are preferred.
I have reviewed the checklist and all submittals for completeness and accuracy. If application submittal is
determined to be incomplete, additional fees may be assessed.
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Signature Date