Planning & Zoning

Reviewing Land Development


We now have a Development Guide to provide help to applicants as they navigate the development process in the City of Sherman.  Click here to access the City of Sherman Development Guide.

Current development projects are approved through the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment as well as the City Council.   All Zoning, Specific Use Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Site Plans, Variances / Special Exceptions and Platting requests are processed and forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment for review. 


Click here For more information on current development process including zoning, requesting a specific use or temporary use plan, or the platting process.


Future Planning

Planning and Zoning plays a vital role in the present and future development of the city. Overseeing development through the administration of the City of Sherman Comprehensive Master Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The department works with developers and property owners to ensure all city Code of Ordinances and state law requirements are met when developing or improving their properties.


Click here For more information on future planning efforts such as the City of Sherman Comprehensive Plan.


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