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Planning

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The Planning Department works to enhance the quality of life for City of Amarillo residents by providing services that encourage quality growth, development, and redevelopment in all areas within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Department meets the needs of residents by implementing Council-enacted ordinances for subdivisions, zoning, neighborhood revitalization and economic development. 

The Department's divisions include Current Planning, Long-Range Planning, and Economic Development. Additionally, the department staffs several boards, commissions, and citizen planning committees. These include the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Landmarks, Historic Districts and Downtown Urban Design Review Board, three Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Boards, Recognized Neighborhood Association Boards, and the Neighborhood Planning Oversight Committee.

 

Planning Department Contact Information

  • Email: cityplanning@amarillo.gov
  • Phone: 806-378-6290
  • Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Office Location: 808 S Buchanan,
    2nd Floor Amarillo, TX 79101
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 1971 Amarillo, TX 79105-1971

Planning Department Staff

Emily Koller, AICP, Director of Planning — Emily.Koller@amarillo.gov

Drew Brassfield, CPM, SHRM-CP, Assistant Director of Planning — Drew.Brassfield@amarillo.gov

Shari Kendall, Community Engagement Manager — Shari.Kendall@amarillo.gov

Jon Barnes, Grants and Special Projects Manager — Jon.Barnes@amarillo.gov

Cody Balzen, Principal Planner — Cody.Balzen@amarillo.gov

Brady Kendrick, Senior Planner — Brady.Kendrick@amarillo.gov

Byron Dill, Planner I — Byron.Dill@amarillo.gov

Chris Jackson, Planner II — Chris.Jackson@amarillo.gov

Jenine Cruz, Administrative Technician — Jenine.Cruz@amarillo.gov

Justin Oppel, Development Liaison - Justin.Oppel@amarillo.gov

Emily Kotara, Planning Technician - Emily.Kotara@amarillo.gov

 

Planning Department FAQs

What does the Planning Department do in Amarillo?
What are the divisions within the Planning Department?
For what types of projects should I notify the Planning Department?
How can I find out what my property is zoned as by the city?
How do you find out what type of housing, business, development is allowed in a certain zone?
What is a minor plat, and when is notification needed?
How can I obtain a copy of a Planned Development?

Planning Applications and Fees FAQs

What types of planning applications does the department handle?
Where can I find Planning applications?

Planning Codes & Ordinances FAQs

Which ordinances does the Planning Department primarily work with?

Long-Range Plans FAQs