planning, zoning and permitting
City of Cedar Hill Planning Department
The Planning Department manages the City's long-range plans and develops ordinances and policies that implement these plans, and manages land development applications.
The Zoning Code is an ordinance adopted by the City Council which regulates the use and development of land in the city. It is designed to carry out the comprehensive plan. The Zoning Code divides the city into "districts" and specifies the land uses authorized within each district, as well as the specific development standards (i.e. a minimum lot, building and site requirements, etc.), that apply to each district.
City of Cedar Hill Building Inspections Department
The Building Inspections Department regulates the design, construction, quality of materials used, locations, use occupancy, maintenance of all buildings and structure within the city. The department is responsible for enforcing the City’s: Building codes, Plumbing codes, Mechanical and electrical codes, and Permits for the erection of buildings, signs, swimming pools, and the demolition of buildings.