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The Development Services Department administers zoning, land use, and subdivision regulations to promote orderly growth and development in the City of Pharr in accordance with the city’s comprehensive plan and other applicable codes and ordinances.
Development Services staff provides support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, and City Commission. For information on these boards, future meetings, public hearings, and agendas, visit the Agendas & Minutes page under the City Clerk’s Office.
City Planners review development projects and assist in the physical development of the City. The division ensures conformance with City ordinances such as the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, Standards Manual: Construction and Development Guide, and all applicable design guidelines.
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Purpose & Intent
It is the goal of the City of Pharr Development Services Department to achieve orderly, efficient and environmentally sound subdivision of land by:
Providing for the most orderly, efficient and economical development of its residential, commercial and industrial land uses and community facilities, to include transportation, water, sewerage, drainage, schools, parks, recreation and any other related element.
Guiding and phasing any and all developments to maximize the utilization of existing and proposed public improvements.
Guiding and regulating the financial impact of new development on municipal facilities, services and capabilities.
Ensuring that the comprehensive and coordinated plans affected by the various land use controls of the city are not negated by disorganized, unplanned and uncoordinated development which would create an undue burden and hardship on the ability of the community to translate the development into reality.
Establishing and maintaining municipal control over the character of development and the quality of community facilities and services.
Aiding in establishing and maintaining a desirable degree of balance among the uses of land.
Enhancing the community aesthetically and to preserve and improve the quality of life within the community.
Promoting the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, and the safe, orderly and healthful development of the community.
City of Pharr – Certified Scenic City
The City of Pharr was honored with the prestigious Gold Scenic City Certification by Scenic Texas. This award recognizes Pharr’s commitment to high-quality municipal standards and long-term planning efforts.
Pharr’s Gold certification highlights the city’s initiatives in urban forestry, scenic roads, green space, and historic preservation. By upgrading from their previous Silver certification, the city demonstrates its continuous dedication to enhancing its visual infrastructure and promoting beauty and sustainability in public spaces.
This recognition underscores Pharr’s efforts to build a thriving, scenic community that prioritizes the well-being and aesthetic enjoyment of its residents.
