The Specific Use Permit application is the same as the Zoning Change application.
This is not the same as a Special Event Permit, which is for a one-time event such as a festival or parade.
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The Specific Use Permit application is the same as the Zoning Change application.
This is not the same as a Special Event Permit, which is for a one-time event such as a festival or parade.
The City of Van Alstyne’s searchable library of ordinances is located at Municode.com.
Start with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Here is a helpful overview of zoning and our ordinances and fees.
If you would like to have an item placed on the agenda for discussion and/or action complete the Agenda Request Form and submit to the City Secretary’s office at City Hall no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. For the form and meeting schedule, visit the City Council page.
At the beginning of each City Council Meeting, there is a citizen participation time slot. Just sign up in accordance with the procedural rules. More information is on the City Council page. Please note that due to Open Meetings laws, the city council may answer your questions, but cannot take action on items that were not posted on the agenda ahead of time.
You do not need to sign up to speak for or against a Public Hearing item.
Meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings are held at Grayson College South Campus at 1455 W Van Alstyne Pkwy at 6:30pm. Check out the calendar.
Also, you may see the agenda before the meetings — here are the agendas.
By the way, another way for residents to get involved is through Boards and Commissions. Check them out as well!
The City of Van Alstyne does not require permits for burglar alarms.
Non-residential buildings may require fire alarms under the fire inspection process.
The City of Van Alstyne does not require permits for garage sales or yard sales; however, the City does have regulations for garage/yard sale signs.
Here is a map to the library along with our hours.
City park facilities are available on a first-come, first served basis, with a few exceptions.
Please visit this form for more information on reservations:
Please contact the Utility Billing department for questions about your bill.