Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Division strives to ensure that the Ellis County Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations are followed in providing proper land use and development of Ellis County properties.

Joint Planning Commission

View the Joint Planning Commission to see its members, agendas, minutes, and maps.

Agricultural Lot Split

Anytime land is divided in Ellis County there must be approval from the County Zoning Administrator.  Agricultural zoned land can be split through a survey with these requirements:

• Parent property before lot split contains a minimum of 40 acres
• New lot created contains a minimum of 2 acres
• Some restrictions from further division of both properties without full platting may apply

Agricultural Lot Split form - Contact our office for details.

Zoning Certificates

Prior to the erection or alteration of any structure, an application for a Zoning Certificate shall be obtained.  A Zoning Certificate is similar to a building permit.

Zoning Certificate - Contact our office for details.

Other Permits & Applications

     

• Appeal Application   
• Flood Plain Inquiry    
• Preliminary Plat Application and Checklist     
• Protest Petition 
• Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit Application 
• Roadway Entrance and Mailbox Policies    
• Sign Permit 
• Special Events Permit Application
• Special Events Permit Application Instructions
• Variance Application

Additional Resources

• Fee Schedule          
• Service Request Online Form