Planning Department

Zoning and Rezoning
Planning and Zoning Commission
Subdivision Platting Information
Variance Process
Other Ordinances
Annexation
Envision Mercedes 2025: A Community Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Department houses several functions of the local city government. This department is responsible for administration and enforcement of land use regulations. Zoning or re-zoning, subdivision platting of land inside city limits and within the extraterritorial jurisdiction, annexation and variances are all coordinated by the personnel in this division.