Planning & Zoning

WELCOME TO PLANNING & ZONING

The Planning and Zoning Division works with community members to build quality of life through the creation of long-term plans for what our city can look like in the future while making sure that our neighborhoods and commercial corridors are designed to support residents, visitors, workers, and businesses.

Building the future of Harvey is guided by three main functions: planning, zoning, and commission support work.

Planning

Planning creates blueprints for what our city can look like in the future. This focuses on the big picture of how we use the spaces where we live and work. See the plans the City has created under Planning Initiatives

Zoning & Zoning Clearance

The goal of zoning is simply to promote compatible uses among different land types. The city’s Zoning Code controls the use, location, size, and building materials of fences, buildings, garages, and homes. It also controls what is allowed in different parts of the city. For example, a large factory cannot be located in the middle of a residential area. See what is allowed in the Harvey’s Zoning Code Title 16 (link to the municipal code).

Businesses and Property Investors should complete a Zoning Clearance Application before leasing, purchase, or operating a business within the City of Harvey. To make application, follow the steps below:

Step 1 – Pay the application fee of $25.00 plus a 3% service fee (here).

Step 2 – Complete the Zoning Clearance Application Online (here).

Step 3 – Look for a Response via the email you included in the Application

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) reviews and makes recommendations for special land use requests. The entire process may take from 60 to 90 days, starting with a) petitioners’ application to staff, b) public hearing and recommendation by the PZC, and c) final approval by the City Council. These requests include the following applications:

Special Use Permits (pdf)– Use this form when your use of property is identified and listed in Harvey Municipal as a special use. (Total Fee of $500.00)
Amendments Text/Map (pdf)– Use this form when a change in the text of the zoning code and/or change in the zoning map is needed. (Total Fee of $500.00)
Variances (pdf)– Use this form to ease the code dimensional or land use requirements for a building or lot. (Total Fee of $500.00)
Appeals (pdf)– Use this form to contest any ruling or interpretation made by the planning official. (Total Fee of $400.00)
Planned Unit Developments (pdf)– Used for form for larger/complex projects that require multiple zoning changes. (Total Fee of $500.00)