Planning Applications and Fees

Notice of Fee Change

Effective October 1, 2024, the Development and Neighborhood Services (DNS) Department will be implementing changes to the Fee Schedule annually, pursuant to the City of Greenacres Resolution 2024-46. Please click on this link for more details.  

Universal Planning Application

The Universal Planning Application allows the applicant to file one (1) application by checking the project type and including the necessary documents as outlined in the Application Matrix and corresponding checklist.

For most submittals, you will need to file:

1. Application, including all necessary documentation for your specific application type(s);
2. Completed checklist for your specific application type(s); and
3. Application filing fee.

Development Review Process

The Development Review Process is a four (4) step process, as applicable. This process ensures that applications are complete, reviewed by all relevant departments, and prepared for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Board.

Step 1: Completeness Review

After an application is submitted, a Planning and Zoning staff member is assigned as the Project Manager. The Project Manager will review the application to determine whether it is complete. If the application is complete, it will be scheduled for the next available Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting. If the application is incomplete, the applicant will be notified of the missing items. A DRC meeting will not be scheduled until all required materials are submitted.

Step 2: Development Review Committee (DRC) Review

Once deemed complete, the application is distributed to the Development Review Committee (DRC). The DRC reviews the application for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. At the scheduled DRC meeting, the applicant presents the project and answers questions from Staff. Comments and required revisions are discussed. If revisions are needed, the applicant must address the comments before moving forward.

Step 3: Staff Recommendation

After all DRC comments have been sufficiently addressed and the application complies with applicable regulations. The Project Manager prepares the Staff Report with the recommended conditions of approval and forwards the project to the Planning and Zoning Board for consideration.

Step 4: Planning and Zoning Board 

Prior to the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) meeting, the Project Manager provides the applicant with draft recommended conditions of approval. If the applicant agrees with the conditions, the project proceeds to the Board with those recommendations. If there are outstanding disagreements, those issues are identified and presented to the Planning and Zoning Board for discussion and final determination. The Planning and Zoning Board will make the final recommendation or decision, as applicable.