Planning and Zoning

Help Guide the City's Housing Future

The City of Irving is updating its development codes to better serve the community and build for tomorrow. Residents, property owners and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences and changes they would like to see. Read on...
The Future of Housing

Irving sees 1,000 new residences constructed every year to support its growth. Is what is being built actually what our community desires? What does the community need? How do residents want to live? Is it affordable? Read on...
What is this Zoning District?

Public and private schools, religious institutions or houses of worship, and nonprofit cultural institutions, public utilities, government buildings and facilities are allowable in all zoning districts. Other uses are restricted to specific districts. Read on...
Rewriting the Zoning Ordinance

The City of Irving’s zoning ordinance was written in 1964. With "Imagine Irving", residents set forth a bold new vision for the future. The City of Irving needs to update its tools to achieve that vision. Read on...
How to Find a Property’s Zoning

First time using the city's Interactive Map? Use this step-by-step tutorial to find a property's zoning quickly. Read on...

A Vision for the Future

Adopted in July 2017, the Imagine Irving Comprehensive Plan guides the city as it transitions from a focus on new development to encouraging redevelopment and enhancing existing neighborhoods and commercial areas.

The goal is to ensure an economically sustainable future where the infrastructure, housing and service needs of future residents and property owners can be met without reliance upon outside funding sources.

Read the 2017 Imagine Irving Comprehensive Plan (PDF)

Planning and Zoning
FAQs
Contact

Thank you for contacting Planning and Zoning, a division of the City of Irving Planning and Community Development Department. For Planning and Zoning questions, expect an answer within two business days. For immediate assistance, please call (972) 721-2424.

Helpful Links

To find out the zoning of a property in Irving, visit the Interactive Web Map. Use the iMap Instructions (PDF) to assist with finding Parcel Zoning.
To learn about the allowed uses for a particular zoning category, visit the City of Irving Unified Development Code. Zoning districts are described in Chapter 2.
For written confirmation of allowable uses for a property, users can request a Zoning Verification Letter.
For application cut-off schedules, zoning change applications, subdivision applications, fee schedules or related documents, visit the Applications and Forms page.
Visit the Planning and Zoning Commission page for agendas and minutes of upcoming and past meetings.
Interested in general demographic information about the City of Irving? Read the Citywide Snapshot.