Planning & Zoning/Building Services
The Planning Zoning Department is responsible for preparing and maintaining the City's Comprehensive Plan, administering and enforcing zoning and subdivision regulations, enforcing building codes, and carrying out ordinances for permits and inspection.The department is also responsible for implementing community development and economic development programs and filling the role of the City's redevelopment authority.
How to submit a Building Permit
Building Permits Are Needed For:
| New Home Construction | (Fee-based on square footage) |
| Finishing Basements | (Fee-based on square footage) |
| Additions to Homes | (Fee-based on square footage) |
| Dumpsters Portable Storage Units to Homes | (No Charge to $25 Fee) |
| Major Remodels | (Minimum Fee $25.00) |
| Fences | ($25.00 Fee) |
| Decks | ($25.00 Fee) |
| Sheds | ($25.00 Fee) |
| Re-Roofing | ($25.00 Fee) |
| Re-Siding | ($25.00 Fee) |
| Window Replacement involving re-framing | ($25.00 Fee) |
If you are not sure if a building permit is needed for the work you are doing, please contact usat 498-5192 or email bp@teasd.orgto discuss the type of work.
2050 Comprehensive Plan - Executive Summary
Adopted 10-20-2025. This executive summary is an 11-page summary of the full 174-page 2050 comprehensive plan. The executive summary can be used to help pull some of the most important information to quickly look at how and where the community likely will grow into 2050. The data in this summary can also be used by perspective business and residence alike to review for their own needs and questions. The full pdf report can be found via documents HERE.
Planning Zoning Board Member Application
Planning Zoning Meeting Dates
All meetings are generally held on 2nd Tuesdays at 5:30 pm at Tea City Hall.