Planning & Zoning

About

The Planning Division is the starting point for all new development and redevelopment within the city limits. Our staff’s recommendations to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council provide creative guidance and effective implementation of land use development, planning, housing, and policies and programs to maintain and enhance the City’s vision. The Planning Division also prepares special studies as needed, such as annexation, land use, and housing studies, population estimates, and code amendments as warranted.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides guidance for land use development, long-range planning, and housing.
• Processes permit and entitlement applications and ensure conformance with applicable ordinances and regulations.
• Respond to Planning and Zoning-related questions.

About Open Records

All open records requests must be made in writing and are handled by the City’s Public Information Act Coordinator, Hope Perez. To request a copy of a City record, please email publicinfo@midlandtexas.gov or visit the Online Public Request Center.

 2025 Commission Meetings

• Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Dates - 2025