Our department is a digital only, paperless department. All contractor registrations and permits must be submitted online. All zoning/platting applications must be submitted by email to Ron Ruthven & Nick Ford upon completion of a pre-application meeting.
COVID-19 Update
Westlake Town Hall is open to the public, however we ask that contractors and applicants continue to submit for permits and registrations online.
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,
If you are looking for building permits, plans, or any other public items please go to the link below and fill out the online application. We'll process the request as soon as we can!