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What is the Board of Adjustment?
The board of adjustment is a five-member board appointed by the city council to hear requests for variances to the city zoning ordinance (i.e., setbacks, height, lot coverage, building materials and fence height and location) or to determine if a city official has made an error regarding a zoning requirement.
When does the
Board of Adjustment meet?
The board of adjustment meets as needed at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall 501 N. Madison. Most meetings are held the second Monday of the month, but occasionally, special meetings may be held because of holidays or other unique circumstances. Please confirm meeting dates by calling the planning department at (903) 575-4137.
What is a request
for a variance?
A request for a variance is what a property owner seeks when strict compliance with the zoning ordinance such as application of setback, height, or area regulations would create an unnecessary hardship on the owner of a particular piece of property. To be considered for a variance, the board of adjustment must be assured that the hardship is not self-imposed, is unique to the property (size, shape, topography of the lot or tract), is not financial in nature; and does not simply preclude development for the "highest and best use" of the land.
How do I request
a variance?
Do
the following to request a variance:
1. Schedule a meeting with the planning department.
2. Submit an Application for Variance.
The application includes a $250.00 application fee (non-refundable)
and a site plan of the lot showing all property lines as well as
a depiction of the requested variance.
3. Appear at a public hearing before the board of adjustment.
What is the
City of Mount Pleasant's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)?
The
land up to one (1) mile beyond the city limits.
What is
the fee for platting and replatting?
The city uses the following plat fee schedule. In addition to the city's fee, a fee is also charged by the surveyor used to prepare the plat and by the Titus County Clerk's Office to file and record the plat.
|
Plat Type |
City Plat Fee |
County Filing Fee |
| Preliminary Plat |
$250.00 |
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| Final Plat |
$250.00 |
$31.00 |
| Replat |
$150.00 |
$31.00 |
Where may I
place a storage building on my lot?
Storage buildings are permitted in the required back yard of a lot provided that they are detached and separated from the main building by not less than 10 feet and setback from the rear and side property lines by not less than 5 feet.
Where do I
find information about building setbacks?
Call the planning department at (903) 575-4137. The information is located in the zoning ordinance.
Do I need a
permit to erect a sign?
All signs over 25 sq. ft. must be permitted. Call the planning department at (903) 575-4137 to determine if a permit is needed.
Is Mount Pleasant
a Zoned Community?
Yes,
Mount Pleasant is divided into the following 13 zones:
| 1. |
FD |
Future Development District |
| 2. |
SF-1 |
Single Family 1 Residential District |
| 3. |
SF-2 |
Single Family 2 Residential District |
| 4. |
TF |
Two-Family Residential District |
| 5. |
MF |
Multi-Family Residential District |
| 6. |
MH |
Mobile Home District |
| 7. |
NS |
Neighborhood Service |
| 8. |
GR |
General Retail District |
| 9. |
CB |
Central Business District |
| 10. |
C |
Commercial District |
| 11. |
LI |
Light Industrial District |
| 12. |
HI |
Heavy Industrial District |
| 13. |
PD |
Planned Development District |
Specific details about each zone are found in the Code of Ordinances found on this Website.
Who can tell
me how my property is zoned?
The planning department, at (903) 575-4137 can help you determine the zoning of your property. You must know the physical location and legal description of your property including lot, block and addition as well as the names of streets surrounding the block in which the property is located.
Who can apply
to rezone a piece of property?
Only three entities may initiate a rezoning: the city council, the planning and zoning commission or a property owner or his agent. Someone other than the property owner may apply for a zoning change; however, permission of the property owner is required. Zoning
Change Application.
What must I
do to rezone my property?
Do
the following to rezone your property:
1. Call the Planning Department at (903) 575-4137.
2. Fill out a Zoning Change Application.
A $250.00 fee and a survey and/or plat of the property showing boundary
dimensions is part of the application.
3. Appear at a public hearing before the planning and zoning commission.
4. Appear at a public hearing before the city council.
When does the
planning and zoning commission meet?
The planning and zoning commission normally meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The meeting is held in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at 501 N. Madison, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455. Please call the planning department at 903-575-4137 to confirm meeting dates and times.
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