Latest Planning and Development News

In the City of Southlake, Sandy Endy stands out as a remarkable example of how dedication and collaboration can drive success.

Newly promoted Deputy Building Official Charles Wright breaks down the importance of making Building Safety a daily priority.

Are you planning a new home project? If so, you may need a permit. A permit ensures that inspections are completed and the building or project is compliant with code requirements and meets safety standards. Permits are mandatory when remodeling or on updates that require a licensed trade such as electrical work, plumbing or anything…

City Council approved new and existing temporary regulations and activities for Southlake businesses during the October 6 City Council meeting. The City understands that businesses have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and has suspended enforcement of sign codes, parking, landscaping and outdoor and patio activity regulations to help businesses succeed and continue to provide a…

October is Community Planning Month! In celebration with our Planning and Development Services Department, we’re recognizing the importance of comprehensive planning and community-focused initiatives that enhance the spaces where people work, live, and play. This year’s theme is ‘Planning is Essential to Recovery,’ which focuses on how planning can lead communities to equitable, resilient and…

Businesses in Town Square can now have an individualized look thanks to recent ordinances passed by City Council over the summer. The modifications to the ordinances allow for greater flexibility for the provision of signage, administrative approval of storefront façade designs, and relieves some restrictions on the use of branding colors. Town Square has always…

Explorer Pipeline Company will be constructing a new fuel storage facility on a 16 acre property located in the southeast portion of the City addressed as 2200 Mustang Ct., Southlake, Texas. The location of the new fuel storage tank will be south of the E. Continental Boulevard and Crooked Lane roadway intersection and within the…

For the 22nd straight year, the City of Southlake has been named a Tree City USA Community.  The award recognizes urban forestry management excellence. The honor is given by The Arbor Day Foundation, which recently recertified the City as a designated 2019 Tree City USA community. Tree City USA is a program that’s been greening…

Every year the City of Southlake Planning and Development Services Department creates and publishes an annual report to present along with the City’s budget. The report was recently published online and provides a small glimpse into the daily activities of the department during fiscal year 2019 to help tell Southlake’s development story. “Our department strives…