Mission Statement:

The City of Arab has a mission to serve the citizens of Arab by ensuring effective administration of codes and regulations related to good planning and zoning.

Duties and Responsibilities of Planning & Zoning Dept:

• Administration and enforcement of zoning codes
• Process applications for subdivision approvals by Planning Commission
• Provide staff support for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission:

• Makes rezoning recommendations to the City Council
• Gives final approval of new subdivisions
• Approves & revises elements of the Comprehensive Plan
• Makes zoning code revision recommendations to the City Council.

To petition to be rezoned, applicant must complete the following:

• Contact Planning staff to verify property eligibility for rezoning. 
• Pay rezoning process fee.
• Provide copy of a recorded property deed to verify ownership.
• Provide written statement explaining reason for rezone.
• Submit Rezoning Application with original & notarized signatures. 
• Provide photos of any structures on the site that may be needed.