"Since 1909, when the City of Boerne was incorporated, growth management has been a complex issue. The Planning and Community Development Department works with individuals, developers, and city staff to implement city policy. We provide planning, preservation and design services to make Boerne a thriving community of lasting value."
Laura Talley
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for guiding the city's long range planning efforts and implementing the city's comprehensive plan for future growth and development. This department also provides census and demographic information, in addition to growth and development information to the community for projecting population, building, and development trends and impacts.
The City of Boerne Planning and Community Development Department is responsible for the implementation of the city's zoning ordinance (PDF), subdivision ordinance (PDF), and other ordinances as they pertain to the city's growth and development;
Review of development and/or site plans and ensuring compliance with city ordinances, regulations, and codes and then to process for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission; the Planning and Zoning Commission then approves those requests or recommends them to the City Council.
Processing requests for the Historic Landmark Commission that individuals or businesses located in the Historic District propose for development or change; the Historic Landmark Commission approves those requests or recommends them to the City Council.
Companies and community service entities request grants for various projects; those grants are processed and tracked through the Planning and Community Services Department.
Coordinating with the Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation and the City Economic Development Work Plan (PDF).
Providing public information to applicants and the evaluation of applications for land subdivision, site development, variances, easements, zoning, and more.
Support of Commissions
Planning and Development staff also serve as the support for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission.
Planning and Community Development Director, Laura Talley has over 16 years of experience with the City of Boerne. Ms. Talley has worked in the Planning Department in various capacities and as the Director since 2015. Laura has been a member of the American Planning Association and the South Texas Planning Association since 2004.
Ms. Talley has overseen two Comprehensive Master Plans for the City of Boerne. The city's planning department received the Planning Excellence award from the American Planning Association in 2019 and the Great Places in Texas recognition in 2019. She participated in Leadership Boerne 2015-2016.
She enjoys working closely with the people, especially engaging with the community in a collaborative effort to achieve the best for the Boerne.
Ms. Talley has lived in the Boerne area for over 20 years. She loves the outdoors, live music, exploring new places and spending time with her sons.
Where do I find the zoning of a particular property?
Once I find the zoning, how do I determine the uses for the zoning district?
How do I submit a request for a new sign in the Historic District?
Kendall County Appraisal District
Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation
Planning and Community Development Director
Email Laura Talley
Rebecca Pacini
Planner III
rpacini@boerne-tx.gov
Sara Serra-Bennett
Planner II
sserra@boerne-tx.gov
hwood@ci.boerne.tx.us
Krystal Brown
Planning Technician
Email Krystal Brown
Email Planning & Community Development
What's Happening - Development and Road Projects
Planning in Boerne
Boerne Master Plan
R/UDAT_BOERNE
Proposed Districts
Downtown Community Overlay District
Herff Heritage Overlay District
North Main Overlay District
Old San Antonio Overlay District
Regional Centers Overlay District
River Road Overlay District
Scenic Interstate Overlay District
Zoning Category Description
Residential Use Table
Commercial Use Table
New Zoning Map
Subdivision Ordinance (PDF)
TIA Ordinance (PDF)
Sign Ordinance (PDF)
Development Plat Regulations (PDF)
Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
Historic Landmark Commission
Historic Landmark Commission Agenda
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda