Board of Adjustment/Planning and Zoning Commission

Meetings

  • 6:28/6:30 or 6:35 p.m.
  • First Monday of each month
  • Council Chambers at City Hall
    710 E San Augustine
    Deer Park, TX 77536

Should a holiday fall on a regularly scheduled meeting date, the meeting is held the following Monday.

Planning & Zoning & BOA Members

  • Don Tippit, Chairman
  • Troy Cothran, Vice Chairman
  • Denise Bryan, Secretary
  • Mitchell Craft
  • Alisha Melton

Board of Adjustment Alternates Only:

  • Linda McHone, Alternate
  • Elizabeth Delgado, Alternate (appointed 5/6/25)

List of Public Hearings

All meetings can be found at this link:  City of Deer Park - Calendar (legistar.com) 

Board Responsibilities:

The Planning and Zoing Commission recommends changes on the city's zoning ordinances and has final approval on subdivision plans.  All five members of the Planning and Zoning Commission also serve as the Board of Adjustment, taking action on proposed variances to the Zoning Ordinance.

Links to Code of Ordinance relating to Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Commission.


17.03. - Board of Adjustment.

Planning and Zoning Charter Reference

Sec. 8.01. - Planning and zoning commission.

Board of Adjustment - One Alternate Member Vacancy

 The City of Deer Park is officially accepting applications for an Alternate Member on the Board of Adjustment. If you are interested in local governance, zoning, and helping your community grow responsibly, we want to hear from you!

🗓️ Meeting Schedule

  • When:               The first Monday of each month.
  • Time:                6:28 PM (may change slightly– check agenda for each meeting)
  • Hearings:        6:20 PM (when scheduled)

💰 Compensation and Board Composition 

  • Attendance Pay: Alternate members receive $10.00 per meeting when designated to sit for an absent regular member.
  • Board Composition: This board is comprised of five (5) regular members and two (2) alternates who all serve staggered two-year terms.
  • Term:  This vacancy position will start on June 1, 2026, and end on May 31, 2028.

📝 How to Apply

The deadline to submit your application and criminal background check form is April 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Four Ways to Submit:

  1. Online:  Click the here to download application, fill it out, have it notarized, and email it to amsmith@deerparktx.org.
  2. In-Person: Stop by the City Secretary’s office (710 E. San Augustine) to pick up a copy. 
    Note: We provide notary services on-site for this application.
  3. Drop-Off: Drop your notarized application off at the City Secretary’s office.
  4. Mail: Send to City of Deer Park, Attn: City Secretary, P.O. Box 700, Deer Park, TX 77536. (Must be received in the office by the deadline posted).

🔗 Learn More: Read the full Board of Adjustment ordinances here: https://shorturl.at/s6BZT

Please note: This vacancy is specifically for the Board of Adjustment, not the Planning & Zoning Commission.