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Welcome to our future website! As you can see, it’s still a work in progress, however, we’ve launched this test site, so we can build openly, iteratively and collaboratively with the Palmview community. Phases There are two phases to our official launch: BETA: Get feedback from the community. LIVE: Formally launch the official website (and...

A licensed professional engineer will be required to prepare a plat. You can locate a professional engineer or surveyor by contacting the Texas Society of Professional Engineers or the Texas Surveyor's Association or by looking in your local phone directory.

According to the Texas Local Government Code, the platting process is required unless all of the following conditions are met: The division results in parcels of land that each contain an area greater than five (5) acres, each parcel has access to a public street, and no public improvement is being dedicated.

A plat is the official map of an addition or subdivision, showing the number and dimensions of lots, public rights-of-way, and easements. The plat must be filed with the County Clerk after the City has approved it.

An application for a rezoning request is submitted to the Planning Department. Once the Planning Department has adequately reviewed the case, it goes before the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. It is then forwarded to City Council for consideration and action. The City Council is the final approval authority for rezoning requests.

A Zoning District defines the types of primary and accessory uses that can be developed and what types of development standards will govern that use. Development standards include but are not limited to lot size, lot width, setbacks, heights of structures and buildings, lot coverage and screening.

Zoning is the practice of dividing an area into districts within which regulations and requirements uniformly govern the use, placement, spacing and size of land and buildings. Zoning is most often utilized to protect properties from incompatible adjacent land uses and to preserve the “character” of a community.

Zoning is the practice of classifying areas and properties to allow for specific uses. With Council direction and a Committee of several residents, the City moved forward with an update of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. By doing so, The City of Palmview will be able to create a tax base, promote smart growth,...

A setback is measured from a lot (property) line to the nearest point of a building or structure using a perpendicular line to the property line. Front property lines are usually the trickiest. Remember to always measure from a lot line and not the back of the curb or sidewalk.

The Animal control division keeps a log of lost and found animals. Anytime you are missing a pet or have found someone else's pet, report it to our division immediately. Any dogs or cats that are picked up by the Animal control division are then taken to the City of La Joya Animal shelter.  We...

You can pay your trash bill three different ways. You can pay online. The first time you access your account, you will need your bill that shows the Account Number, and the last payment amount. There is a convenience fee to pay by credit card. In person in the lobby at 304 W Veterans Blvd....

Sales Tax in Palmview A sales tax is levied on all taxable goods and services sold within the city as defined by state law. The tax is remitted to the State Comptroller of Public Accounts who distributes a portion back to the city each month. Sales Tax Breakdown The sales tax rate in Palmview is...

The Finance Department is responsible for preparing the City's budget. The Finance Department develops the budget by working with the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and department heads to determine the most efficient and effective distribution of funds manner to meet City priorities. The budget is approved and adopted by the City Council. The City's...

The Planning and Zoning Board serves as a review body to make recommendations to the City Council regarding land use issues, including zoning requests, subdivision plats, changes to the Zoning Ordinance, and other items included in the physical development of the City of Palmview. Time Commitment: Meetings are held once a month. Regular scheduled meetings...

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