Development Process

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

As part of our continuing effort to provide clear and concise guidelines for business, civic and neighborhood groups to successfully develop property, the Development Services Department has provided illustrative guidelines to explain the overall development process. This development process and flowchart provides our customer groups with an outlined look at our processes and provides applications, guidelines, and links for more information.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this development process is to assist property owners and developers to understand City procedures and process for new development. The Development Services Department has worked with all City Departments that have an impact on the development of real property within its city limits or ETJ. The City of Pharr has established a simple step flowchart that provides users with an overview of the overall development process (see below).

• Subdivision Flow Chart

Step 1:  Pre-Development Process

• Pre-Development Meeting

Step 2:  Verifying Zone District

• Zoning
• Planning & Zoning FAQ’s

Step 3:  Platting

• Pre-Application
• Preliminary Plat Submittal
• Preliminary Plat approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Construction Phase
• Final Inspection
• Final Plat approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Commission
• Recording Phase

Step 4:  Building Permits

• Building Permits Process

Step 5:  Inspections

• Building Inspection Request

Step 6:  Certificate of Occupancy

• Certificate of Occupancy