How do I request a variance in Celina?

Apply to the Board of Adjustment, the only body authorized to grant a variance from the Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision Ordinance (Sec. 14.01.202(f)(1)). The written application must show special conditions peculiar to the property that were not self-created, that a literal reading of the ordinance would deny rights enjoyed by similarly situated properties, and that granting the variance confers no special privilege. A public hearing is held with at least 10 days' notice, and the Board must find that the variance is the minimum necessary and in harmony with the ordinance's intent; it cannot grant a variance to allow an otherwise prohibited use. Decisions may be appealed to District or County Court (Sec. 14.01.202(f)-(g)). Start by confirming the zoning district on the city's public GIS (celina-public-gis-celinatx.hub.arcgis.com) or with Development Services at 972-382-2682. This pack covers incorporated Celina only; Celina's ETJ and unincorporated Collin or Denton county land have no municipal zoning.