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Planning & Development
Digital Only (Paper Free)
Our department is a digital only, paperless department. All contractor registrations and permits must be submitted online via MyGov. All zoning/platting applications must be submitted by email to Ron Ruthven & Nick Ford upon completion of a pre-application meeting.
About the Department
The Planning and Development Department is responsible for processing plating and zoning requests and ensuring that proposed development will conform to the Town of Westlake's comprehensive plans, zoning regulations, building codes, and other regulations of the town.
Functions
Additional responsibilities of the department include:
- Building inspection
- Code enforcement
- Fire prevention
- Gas well permit administration
- Municipal administration
- Municipal governance
- Plan review and inspection
- Planning and zoning
Zoning Applications
Any development related application shall be submitted through a pre-scheduled appointment with a pertinent member of Town development review staff. The purpose of the appointment requirement is to ensure all required items are included and/or addressed prior to acceptance of application by the Town.
Examples of development related applications and revisions include:
- Zoning changes
- Site plan, concept plan, development plans,
- Specific use permits,
- Plat, subdivision and/or public infrastructure construction plans,
- Variances
Please see Developing in Westlake page and Development Review Calendar for more information.