Planning & Development
Athens City Hall Annex
501 North Pinkerton St.
Athens, Texas 75751
Phone: (903) 675-5131
Fax: (903) 675-1333
E-mail: planning@athenstexas.us
Director of Planning & Development: Gary Crecelius
Building Inspector: Michael Climer
Department Purpose:
The Planning & Development Department has as its primary functions the performance of inspections and issuance of permits to insure compliance with City Ordinances as pertaining to construction, substandard structures and code violations. The department also responds to zoning and building variance requests.
Departmental Objectives:
♦ To inspect all new and remodeled construction to provide for safety and aesthetic qualities.
♦ To respond to all code violation complaints.
♦ To work with the Fire Department concerning substandard structure violations.
♦ Perform necessary research to prepare management and City Council for zoning and building
variances.
The Planning & Development Department is also responsible for:
♦ Building Codes
♦ Certificate of Occupancy
♦ Inspections & Permits - Building Permit Application
Building
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Sign
♦ Subdivision Requirements
♦ Zoning
Zoning Application
Zoning Ordinance
♦ Zoning Board of Adjustments
ZBA Application
Zoning Ordinance