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“Farmers Branch is centrally located and poised to become the hub and home office for many businesses as new development moves from a vision to a reality over the next few years. Light rail transportation, new housing developments and a very proactive city organization poise Farmers Branch as the new center of the Metroplex and we are ready.”

– Richard Brown, Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce
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The City of Farmers Branch Planning Department plays an instrumental role in the long-term and day-to-day success of the City. The Planning Department does this by pursuing specific planning principles. These principles are central to all planning efforts.

  • Manages the City's land development process relative to design review, site planning, specific use permits and zoning;
  • Prepares the City's Comprehensive Plan and District Plans such as the recently adopted Central Area Plan.  Other district plans include the West Side Plan and Station Area Plan ;
  • Prepares policies, programs and ordinances relating to development, conducts demographic analysis and engages in special planning studies relating to economic development, environment, urban design, transportation and housing; and
  • Offers extensive e-planning, public outreach and education programs to encourage greater involvement in planning activities.

Contact Info

Planning Staff

  • Andy Gillies, AICP
  • Director of Planning
  • 972.919.2534
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  • Alexis Jackson, AICP
  • Senior Planner
  • 972.919.2551