Planning and Zoning

Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted by the Duncanville City Council on October 21, 2025.

Zoning Ordinance Update Adopted by the Duncanville City Council on March 2, 2021.

For more information about the Zoning Ordinance or the Comprehensive Plan please see Duncanville's Zoning Ordinance or Duncanville 2040 Comprehensive Plan. You can contact Planning and Zoning at (972) 780-5000 or email [email protected].

About Us

The Planning Division of Development Services manages the City's long-range plans and develops ordinances and policies that implement these plans, and facilitates the land development process. Our mission is to shape the physical development of the City through sound planning. We work closely with the development community to ensure careful and thoughtful compliance with all City codes, policies and ordinances. In doing so, we help to establish safe and attractive residential neighborhoods and commercial areas.

Development Review Process/Pre-Development Requests

Visit the Citizen Access Portal for the Following:

Zoning Change Application

Plat Application
Site Plan Application
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application

FAQ's

Below are the most commonly asked question about site development and the development process in the City of Duncanville. Although these questions are generic and cannot cover every project or answer all of your questions, they should direct you to the correct department. The City of Duncanville encourages you to meet with planning staff and schedule a pre-development meeting to assist you with your project.

Planning & Zoning Commission

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote commerce and neighborhood preservation through orderly review, study, and consideration of zoning issues relative to state and local laws; consider zoning requests and make recommendations to the City Council; and review all zoning categories and allowed uses, making recommendations as needed. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall act as an Advisory Board to the City Council on planning and zoning matters.

Learn About the Planning and Zoning Commission

When are Planning and Zoning Commission meetings?

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets the second Monday of each month. Agendas for each meeting are posted at City Hall and on the city website. Meetings are open to the public.

Agendas

Minutes