Development Services

Responsibilities


The Planning and Zoning Division is responsible for providing support to the community by interpreting and implementing the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations as adopted by the City Mayor and Council. This consists of processing applications for all aspects of land development in the City of Douglas. The Planning and Zoning Division also serves as staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission Board, Board of Adjustment, and Design Review Board.

The City of Douglas currently finds itself in an exciting and challenging time. New development abounds throughout the City including housing, businesses, parks, and the City's infrastructure. The Planning and Zoning Division ensures that this development is planned, completed and maintained in such a way as to be beneficial to the public's health, safety and welfare.

Planning and Zoning Division goal is to provide high-quality customer service to the citizens and businesses of Douglas.

Applications & Procedures

Building

  1. Residential Application Form- July 2023
  2. Commercial Application Form - July 2023

Community Development Information

  1. City of Douglas Development Services FAQ (Bilingual)
  2. City of Douglas Facade Improvement Grant Program (PDF)
  3. Downtown Douglas Revitalization Plan (PDF)
  4. Sample: Simple Site Plan

Planning and Zoning Process

  1. Conditional Use permit - July 2023
  2. Lot Line Adjustment Combination Application
  3. Parcel Split Application
  4. Variance Request Application - July 2023
  5. Zoning District Map Amendment Application - July 2023

Subdivision Process 

  1. Subdivision Application (PDF)