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Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission is a voluntary group of local citizens appointed by the City Council for the purpose of advising on the scope and direction of the city’s planning activities. They are responsible for seeing that their decisions are in accordance with the City of Andrews Comprehensive Plan. Land-use controls is one area the Planning & Zoning Commission utilizes to maintain and improve the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens. It is broken down into two types: Subdivision regulations and zoning. This is an attempt to address the needs of the future while arresting and satisfactorily resolving the problems of the past.

“Subdivision Regulations” are used to ensure residential neighborhoods are constructed according to sound principles and standards.

“Zoning” is used to implement the land-use plan and allows the City to set aside specific areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and other forms of urban development. The City Council is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate district to apply to each parcel of land after initial review by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The Planning & Zoning Commission reviews all requests and any recommended changes are presented to the City Council for final consideration. The process of rezoning usually takes about two months.

Citizens needing to go before the Planning & Zoning Commission should make application at City Hall. Fees range from $20.00 to $60.00. Our staff will place the item on the agenda and notify surrounding property owners to give them an opportunity to attend the meeting to voice their concerns. If approval is granted, it may be necessary to meet with the Building Inspector, Scott Wallace, to take out the necessary permits.

The Planning and Zoning Commission is currently seeking citizens willing to serve on the board. This board deals with development issues inside the city and meets monthly on the third Monday of the month at 7 pm. Members must be residents of the city. Please call Kitty Bristow, City Secretary, (432) 523-4820 if you are interested.

Inspection Department

The Building Inspection Office has the primary responsibility to review plans and construction documents for all residential and commercial construction. Plan review is necessary for compliance with city ordinances as well as various codes adopted by the City Council, including Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire and Electrical. Prices for permits vary depending on the type and size of the construction, with a minimum permit fee of $7.50.

Another consideration before the Building Inspector is the condition of current vacant structures. Each year vacant homes and buildings are inspected to ensure their safety. Property owners are contacted by the city to either repair or demolish the structure. Failure to comply results in the demolition of structures that have been declared hazardous. Since the inception of this program in 2001, 74 structures have been demolished, eight have been moved off the property and 34 owners have made the necessary repairs.

Contact Information: WWW.CITYOFANDREWS.ORG

E-mail addresses:

Mitch Grant at mgrant@cityofandrews.org

Bert Lopez at blopez@cityofandrews.org

Sara Copeland at scopeland@cityofandrews.org

Office phone: (432) 523-4820

Current Projects Pending Before the Board

For further information, please go to the “Agenda” link to find details of the public hearing: when it will be held and what cases are before the board.

Biographical Information

The Planning & Zoning Board usually meets at City Hall on the 2^nd floor on the 3^rd Monday of each month. The City Hall is located at 111 Logsdon, Andrews.