(a) 
Authority, duties, and responsibilities.
In addition to any authority granted to the Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission) by the Texas Local Government Code, ch. 212 and ordinances of the City, the Commission shall have the following powers and duties under the provisions of these regulations:
(1) 
To make recommendations to the City Council concerning adoption, modification, and implementation of the following:
(A) 
Comprehensive Plan and supporting studies;
(B) 
Zoning Ordinance Amendments, including Specific Use Permits (SUPs);
(C) 
Subdivision Ordinance Amendments;
(D) 
Land use portions of any Pre-Annexation Development Agreements;
(E) 
Master Thoroughfare Plan;
(F) 
Matters relating to civic improvements, including but not limited to, public utilities and traffic regulations;
(G) 
Sign Ordinance Appeals and Meritorious Exceptions;
(H) 
Any other long-range planning activities of the City; and
(I) 
To act as the Tree Board and decide any issue that may come before that board.
(2) 
To approve or disapprove all plats pursuant to the terms of Texas Local Government Code, ch. 212 and the Subdivision Ordinance (chapter 10), except those that may be administratively approved.
(3) 
The Commission shall act as the City's designated Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Advisory Committee. Ad hoc voting members may be added, as necessary, to meet state requirements when acting as this Committee, per State Law. The duties of the CIP Advisory Committee are listed in section 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code, as it exists or may be amended.
(4) 
To keep informed regarding City planning "best practices" and formulate studies for the improvement of any plans of or for the City with a view to the present and future movement of traffic, the convenience, health, recreation, safety, general welfare, and any other future needs of the City.
(5) 
Staff should provide Commission members with periodic workshops regarding the subject of planning, zoning, comprehensive plans, open meetings, or other subjects of benefit to the members and the functioning of the Commission.
(b) 
Composition of commission and terms of service.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be composed of seven (7) regular members.
(1) 
Section 1.04.022, "Terms and Term Limits," of this Code of Ordinances shall apply to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(2) 
Newly appointed members shall be installed at the first regular Commission following their appointment.
(3) 
Members of the Commission may not hold any elective office of the State of Texas or any other political subdivision thereof during their terms.
(c) 
Meetings and procedures.
Meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission may be held as often as necessary to conduct the business of the Commission. The Commission shall adopt its own rules of procedure and keep records of its proceedings consistent with the provisions of this section and the requirements of law. All meetings and hearings of the Commission shall be open to the public in accordance with applicable law and shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in these regulations and rules of procedure adopted by the Commission. Any action calling for a formal vote shall take place only at a public meeting. Executive sessions shall not be open to the public and shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures consistent with the laws of the State of Texas.
(1) 
Quorum.
Four (4) members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(2) 
Chairman's duties.
The Chairman shall preside over meetings. If a question regarding procedures arises, Robert's Rules of Order, most recently revised, shall apply.
(3) 
Vice-Chair's duties.
The Vice-Chair shall assist the Chairman in directing the affairs of the Planning and Zoning Commission. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chair shall assume the duties of the Chairman. Should the Chairman and the Vice- Chair both be absent, the remaining Commissioners shall elect a Chairman Pro Tem to serve at the meeting.
(4) 
Motions.
A motion may be made by any member other than the presiding officer (i.e., the Chairman or the member acting as Chairman).
(5) 
Voting.
Approval of all matters and motions before the Commission shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of all members of the Commission present and voting, unless otherwise provided by law or the adopted by rules of procedure.
(6) 
Minutes.
The Director shall maintain minutes of its proceedings.
(7) 
Voluntary disqualification for conflict of interest.
A member shall recuse himself from voting whenever he finds that he has a personal or monetary interest in the property under review, or that he will be directly affected by the decision of the Commission or the subsequent decision by the City Council on that case, in compliance with State law.
(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2025-69 adopted 8/12/2025)
(a) 
Authority, duties, and responsibilities.
In addition to any authority granted to the Board of Adjustment by the Texas Local Government Code, ch. 212, and ordinances of the City, the Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers and duties under the provisions of these regulations:
(1) 
To make decisions on the following:
(A) 
To hear and decide upon an appeal where it is alleged there is error in an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Director in the enforcement of this Chapter.
(B) 
To hear and decide upon special exceptions to the terms of the adopted regulations when the Board is authorized to make such decisions; and to grant special exceptions with such conditions and safeguards as are appropriate under this Chapter, or to deny special exceptions when not in harmony with the purpose and intent of this Chapter (See subsection (e), below).
(C) 
To hear and decide upon variances or modifications of the height, yard, area, coverage, and parking regulations as the Board of Adjustment is specifically authorized to pass on pursuant to the terms of this Chapter and the Subdivision Ordinance (See subsection (f), below).
(D) 
To act as the Building Standards Board and decide any issue that may come before that board.
(b) 
Composition of the Board of Adjustment and terms of service.
(1) 
The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternates who shall be appointed by the City Council. Two (2) of the members shall be appointed in one (1) year and the remaining three (3) members shall be appointed in the following year, with terms expiring or being extended in the year the term ends.
(2) 
Each member of the Board of Adjustment shall be a resident citizen and qualified voter of the City, at the time of his appointment. A member or alternate member who ceases to reside within the City limits during his term of office must immediately forfeit his office.
(3) 
The term of office for all members shall be two (2) years. All vacancies on the Board of Adjustment shall be filled by the City Council.
(4) 
A member may not serve more than three (3) full terms.
(5) 
Members of the Board of Adjustment may be removed by the City Council in accordance with chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code.
(6) 
To the extent it does not conflict with this subsection (b), section 1.04.022, "Terms and Term Limits," of this Code of Ordinances shall apply to the Board of Adjustment.
(c) 
Meetings and procedures.
All meetings and hearings of the Board of Adjustment shall be open to the public in accordance with applicable law and shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in these regulations and rules of procedure adopted by the Board of Adjustment. Any action calling for a formal vote shall take place only at a public meeting. Executive sessions shall not be open to the public and shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures consistent with the laws of the State of Texas.
(1) 
Quorum.
Four (4) members of the Board of Adjustment shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(2) 
Chairman's duties.
The Chairman shall preside over meetings. If a question regarding procedures arises, Robert's Rules of Order, most recently revised, shall apply.
(3) 
Vice-Chair's duties.
The Vice-Chair shall assist the Chairman in directing the affairs of the Board. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chair shall assume the duties of the Chairman. Should the Chairman and the Vice-Chair both be absent, the remaining Board of Adjustment members shall elect a Chairman Pro Tem to serve at the meeting.
(4) 
Motions.
A motion may be made by any member other than the presiding officer (i.e., the Chairman or the member acting as Chairman).
(5) 
Voting.
Approval of all matters and motions before the Board of Adjustment shall require the affirmative vote of no less than four (4) members of the Board.
(6) 
Minutes.
The Director shall maintain minutes of its proceedings.
(7) 
Voluntary disqualification for conflict of interest.
A member shall recuse himself from voting whenever he finds that he has a personal or monetary interest in the property under review, or that he will be directly affected by the decision of the Board of Adjustment on that case, in compliance with State law.
(d) 
Appeal of director's decision.
In exercising its powers, the Board of Adjustment may, in conformance with State law, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirements, decision, or determination appealed from and make such order, requirement, decision, or determination, in the Board of Adjustment's opinion, as ought to be made and shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is sought.
(1) 
Appeals to the Board of Adjustment concerning interpretation or administration of this ordinance may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, or board of the City affected by any decision of the Director. Such appeals shall be taken within a reasonable time, not to exceed ten (10) days after the decision has been rendered by the Director by filing with the said official a notice of appeal, specifying the grounds thereof. The Director shall forthwith transmit to the Board of Adjustment all papers constituting the record upon which the action to be appealed was taken.
(2) 
The Director shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal, give public notice thereof as well as due notice to the parties in interest. At the hearing, any party for or against the appeal may appeal in person or by agent or attorney.
(3) 
An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the Director from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the Board of Adjustment after the notice of appeal is filed with him, that, by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would, in his opinion, cause imminent peril to life and property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed other than by a restraining order which may be granted by the Board of Adjustment or by a court of record, on notice to the Director from whom the appeal is taken and on due cause shown.
(e) 
Authority to grant special exceptions.
(1) 
A special exception shall not be granted by the Board of Adjustment unless and until:
(A) 
Written application for a special exception is submitted indicating the section of the Code of Ordinances under which the special exception is sought and stating the grounds on which it is requested;
(B) 
Notice must be given at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the public hearing. The owner of the property for which special exception is sought or his agent shall be notified by mail. Notice of such hearings must be posted on the property for which the special exception is sought, at City Hall, and notice must be provided in one other public place, such as a newspaper, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing;
(C) 
A public hearing shall be held. Any party may appear in person or by agent or attorney;
(D) 
The Board of Adjustment is empowered under the section to grant, deny, or modify the special exception request, so long as the granting of the special exception will not adversely affect the public interest.
(2) 
In granting any special exception, the Board of Adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this Chapter. Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the special exception is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter and the penalties set forth in section 14.01.111, Penalties and Enforcement shall apply. The Board shall prescribe a time limit within which the action for which the special exception is required shall begin or be completed, or both. Failure to begin or complete, or both, such action within the time limit set shall void the special exception, without necessity of further action by the Board of Adjustment.
(f) 
Authority to grant variances.
(1) 
The Board of Adjustment is authorized to grant variances from the terms of this Chapter and the Subdivision Ordinance so long as the variance will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of these Chapters would result in unnecessary hardship so that the spirit of these Chapters are observed and substantial justice is achieved. A variance from the terms of this Chapter or the Subdivision Ordinance shall not be granted by the Board of Adjustment unless and until a written application for a variance is submitted demonstrating that all of the following conditions have been met:
(A) 
That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district or area;
(B) 
That a literal interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter or the Subdivision Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district or area under the terms of this Chapter or the Subdivision Ordinance;
(C) 
That the special conditions and circumstances did not result from the actions of the applicant; and
(D) 
That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Chapter or the Subdivision Ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district or area.
(2) 
Nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same district, and permitted use of lands, structures, or buildings in other districts shall not be considered grounds for the issuance of a variance.
(3) 
Notice of public hearing shall be published and/or sent a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the public hearing;
(4) 
A public hearing shall be held. Any party may appear in person, or by agent or attorney;
(5) 
The Board of Adjustment shall make findings that all of the requirements of this section have been met by the applicant for a variance;
(6) 
The Board of Adjustment shall further make a finding that the reasons set forth in the application justify the granting of the variance and that the variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building, or structure;
(7) 
The Board of Adjustment shall further make a finding that the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Chapter or the Subdivision Ordinance and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
(8) 
In granting any variance, the Board of Adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this Chapter. Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter or the Subdivision Ordinance and the penalties set forth in section 14.01.111, Penalties and Enforcement shall apply.
(9) 
Under no circumstances shall the Board of Adjustment grant a variance to allow a use not permissible under the terms of this Chapter in the district involved or any use expressly or by implication prohibited by the terms of this Chapter in said district.
(10) 
Each decision by the Board of Adjustment in granting a variance is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not establish precedence.
(g) 
Appeals resulting from Board of Adjustment action.
Any persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Adjustment under this section, or any taxpayer or any officer, department, or board of the municipality may file in a District Court or court of competent jurisdiction a petition, setting forth that such decision is in error, in whole or in part, and specifying the grounds of the error, in compliance with State law.
(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2025-69 adopted 8/12/2025)
(a) 
Authorities, duties, and responsibilities:
Hereby is created the Downtown Commission. The powers of the Downtown Commission shall include the authority to do the following:
(1) 
Review any long-range planning activities of the downtown.
(2) 
Recommend policies pertaining to the downtown to City Council.
(b) 
The Downtown Commission shall act as the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) in all its capacities, the Main Street Advisory Board in all its capacities, and perform the above-stated duties as it pertains to this Code.
(c) 
Membership:
The Commission shall meet the requirements of and be governed by section 1.04.022, "Terms and Term Limits," of this Code of Ordinances. The Commission shall be composed of nine rotating members who can be:
(1) 
Celina residents;
(2) 
Downtown stakeholders; or
(3) 
Local design professionals.
(Ordinance 2025-69 adopted 8/12/2025)
(a) 
Administration and enforcement.
The Director of Development Services ("Director") shall administer and enforce this Chapter. If the Director shall find that any of the provisions of this Chapter are being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violations, indicating the nature of the violation, and ordering the action necessary to correct it. He shall order discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings, or structures, or of additions, alterations, or structural changes thereto; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall take any other action authorized by this Chapter to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.
(b) 
Director or designee.
The Director may designate appropriate staff members to assist and guide decision making for those items that require staff approval.
(c) 
Director authority to interpret the zoning ordinance.
The Director of Development Services shall have the authority to make judgements regarding the interpretation of the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance that are deemed to meet the intent of the Chapter, including any minor modifications or waivers, and to make necessary interpretations or decisions that are not contrary to the stated goals and intent of the Chapter. Any deviations or waivers that are deemed by the Director to have major importance or that may be contrary to the stated goals and intent of the Chapter shall be processed as described in Article I, Part Three, Procedures.
(d) 
Approval of plans.
Building permits or certificates of occupancy issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Director authorize only the use, arrangement, and construction set forth in such approved plans and applications, and no other use, arrangement, or construction. Use, arrangement, construction, or variance with that authorized shall be deemed violation of this Chapter, and punishable as provided by Section 14.01.111, Penalties and Enforcement, hereof.
(Ordinance 2019-42 adopted 10/8/19; Ordinance 2025-69 adopted 8/12/2025)