Effective July 18, 2025, fees for certain application types will increase. See the relevant City Council item for more information and the adopted change in fees.

The Stockyards City Development District and Stockyards City Transitional Overlay District includes Stockyards City, home to the world's largest stocker/feeder cattle market.

The Urban Design Commission and staff review review new construction and expansions or alternations of building exteriors within the Stockyards City Development and Transitional Overlay Districts. The Commission also reviews proposals for demolition, murals, Planned Unit Developments, subdivisions and City projects like parks, monuments, public art, landmarks and bridges within the district, and issue or deny Certificates of Approval based on their findings. Decisions may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment.

Are you in a Design District? To find out, check the Design District Zoning Map (PDF).

If your project requires a Certificate of Approval, download our Application Packet (PDF) to get started.

See this Zoning and Planning Code (PDF) for Stockyards. Visit the Development Services web-page for additional information about permitting. 

For Urban Design Commission meeting dates and times, check the 2025 Commission Schedule (PDF).  

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