Planning, Development & Zoning Commission (PD&Z)

Purpose

The PD&Z Commission reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations to the City Council on development, zoning, subdivision activity, and long-range land-use matters within Manvel and its ETJ. The Commission ensures proposed development aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and the community’s long-term vision.

Core Responsibilities

• Zoning & Land-Use Review – Reviews rezoning requests, specific use permits (SUPs), ordinance amendments, and zoning for newly annexed areas; provides formal recommendations to City Council.
• Platting & Subdivision Oversight – Evaluates preliminary and final plats, replats, variances, and subdivision requests for compliance with City codes, engineering standards, and state law.
• Development Standards Evaluation – Reviews development impacts including roadway capacity, drainage, design standards, and compatibility with surrounding uses.
• Comprehensive Plan Alignment – Ensures development proposals support Manvel’s long-term land-use, transportation, utility, and economic development goals.
• Public Hearings – Conducts public hearings on zoning and development items and incorporates community feedback into recommendations.
• Formal Action & Recommendations – Considers cases through motions, majority vote, and formal recommendations to City Council in accordance with bylaws and state law.

Expectations & Conduct

• Serves at the will of City Council and may be reappointed or removed at Council’s discretion.
• High attendance is expected; members should attend all regular and special meetings.
• Preparation – Members are expected to review packets and materials before meetings.
• Ethics & Conflicts of Interest – Members must follow applicable state law and City ethics policies.
• Professionalism & Decorum – Members are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and follow Robert’s Rules of Order and PD&Z bylaws.

Applicants & Eligibility

• Resident of the City of Manvel with no outstanding debts owed to the City.
• Has attended at least two consecutive PD&Z meetings with documented attendance.
• Has been a resident of Manvel for at least twelve (12) months prior to applying.
• Is a registered voter and has no felony convictions.
• Submits an application to the City Secretary and consents to a background check.

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Meetings & Time Commitment

Regular Meetings

2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

Time Commitment

1–2 hours twice per month; additional special meetings as required.

Agendas & Minutes

Current Members

Terms shown are the expiration dates of current appointments.