The Planning and Community Development Department ensures the community develops in a safe, efficient, and attractive manner. Striving to achieve quality development by enhancing the quality of life for our residents, neighborhoods, and business community. Additionally, Planning facilitates investing scarce public sector resources in targeted areas to attract new development and redevelopment advancing Garland’s vision for the future.
Zoning & Development Review
The Zoning and Development Review division is charged with administering the land development process to ensure compliance with the City’s development regulations. This division leads the Development Review Committee (DRC) by facilitating the development application and review process. It also serves as the contact for zoning information and property addressing.
Facts & Figures
The department serves as a point of contact for demographic data, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) information, and related resources. Read more about Facts and Figures.