Mission Statement

Our Department's mission is to facilitate and provide the tools necessary to plan and develop commercial and residential projects through approachable and compassionate City staff, using Zoning Ordinances (UDO) and Development Guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy community, and to provide equity and fairness to all.  Staff provides transparent and ethical service to help grow Ennis in a way we can continue our thriving economy and vibrant lifestyles. 

PRE-DEVELOPMENT MEETING CHECKLIST

Staff have prepared a Pre-Development Meeting Checklist to help developers understand and prepare for the City's development process by outlining requirements, regulations and potential hurdles before formally applying for any entitlement process. 

Please click here to access our Checklist.  

OPENING A BUSINESS IN ENNIS

Are you thinking of opening a business in Ennis?  We are happy you have chosen Ennis as the place for your future business.  However, we ask you to please take a minute to review our guidelines and norms before applying for a new business permit. 

Click here to read the steps to follow to open a business in Ennis.  

PLANNED DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES

Please Click Here And Read First Before Submitting An Application Through The Online Portal

PLAT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Please Click Here And Read First Before Submitting An Application Through The Online Portal

PLANNING AND BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS PROCESSED ONLINE (NEW)

Effective June 5, 2024, any planning and building permit application you typically complete in paper form is now available online. This easy-to-use system, OpenGov, provides applicants with the ability to submit requests any time of day, any day of the week. Applicants can easily track the status of their request and communicate with the appropriate City staff about their application.

This system offers a simpler, more transparent and expeditious permit planning process. If you’re ready to get started, please log in to https://ennistx.portal.opengov.com/ to create an account in just a few simple steps. 

View instructions to learn how to create an account, apply and submit an application, track the progress of your application, make a payment or communicate with City staff about your application.

For your convenience, the Department has made a kiosk available in our lobby area for your use and staff will gladly assist should you need help submitting your application using the kiosk.