What is the purpose of zoning?
Zoning is the practice of dividing an area into districts within which regulations and requirements uniformly govern the use, placement, spacing and size of land and buildings. Zoning is most often utilized to protect properties from incompatible adjacent land uses and to preserve the “character” of a community.

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1. What is McKinney's current population?
2. Who assigns a street name?
3. What are the new proposed developments in McKinney?
4. What do I need to do to take down a tree on my property?
5. Is my property located within the city limits of McKinney?
6. How can I find out what my property is zoned?
7. What is the Comprehensive Plan and what does it do?
8. What is a Pre-Development Meeting and how do I know if I need one?
9. How can I set up a Pre-Development Meeting?
10. When can I submit my Development Application to the Planning Department?
11. What are Impact Fees?
12. Where can I find planning application submittal requirements and checklists?
13. What is the Subdivision Platting Process and how long does it take?
14. How do I verify if my property has been platted?
15. What is the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)?
16. What is the purpose of zoning?
17. What is a Zoning District?
18. Can I run a business from my home?
19. What is my property zoned if I live in the ETJ?
20. My property is zoned "PD" - Planned Development District. How can I obtain a copy of the “PD” ordinance or refer to the base zoning description?
21. How do I find the regulations for the various zoning districts within the City of McKinney?
22. Where can I view copies of the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations?
23. What uses are allowed in each zoning district?
24. How do I change the zoning on my property?
25. What is the City's fee for a rezoning request or other planning applications?
26. What is a Zoning Verification Letter and how do I get one?
27. How do I measure a setback?
28. How do I contact the Planning and Zoning Commission?
29. What can I do to let the P&Z Commission or City Council know that I am either opposed or supportive of a proposed rezoning request or another planning application?