August 2024
• Provide a neighborhood boundary map to identify the number of homes within the neighborhood ; and
• Submit a Neighborhood Support Petition with the minimum number of households signing in support of the project , per the breakdown below .
# of Homes in Neighborhood
|
% Homes in Support |
|
15 - 50 |
75 % |
12 - 38 |
51 - 150 |
50 % |
26 - 75 |
151 + |
25 % |
38 + |
# of Signatures Required
Should a neighborhood have fewer than 15 homes , it is responsible for acquiring 75 % support for the proposed project .
An example of a Neighborhood Support Petition form can be found in Appendix A of this Guidebook ; however , electronic , or alternate forms are permitted to be used in lieu of this form . Neighborhoods using alternative forms must include the same amount of information , including the project description , name , address , and signature ( electronic or ink ). There are several online electronic signature services available – a Google search should be able to provide you with options that �it your neighborhood best .
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
If a project involves City departments , such as Planning and Development Services , Parks and Recreation , or Public Works , neighborhood groups should coordinate with appropriate department staff prior to submitting the application and must document department project input / coordination .
Permits may be required for your project , including those for fences , signs , and irrigation . Permit application forms can be found on the Planning and Development Services Department website . All permits must be issued to a registered contractor and submitted through the Arlington Permit portal at www . arlingtonpermits . com .
Requirements for fencing can be found in the Uni�ied Development Code , Section 5.3.4 . Sign requirements are found in Article 7 . Irrigation system requirements can be found online , under “ Irrigation Codes .”
Projects in the public right-of-way ( ROW ) will require a ROW permit from the City of Arlington Real Estate division .
Projects in an easement will require an Easement Use Agreement from the City of Arlington Real Estate division .
Questions ? Email us at neighborhoods @ arlingtontx . gov or call us at ( 817 ) 459-6254 8