Our Mission
The mission of the City of Port Lavaca Development Services Department is to protect and enhance the character and stability of the community through both long- and short-range planning activities including management and enforcement of assigned laws, codes, and ordinances and help to manage the development of growth of the City as outlined in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Description of our Services
The mission of the Planning Division is to assist the residents of Port Lavaca in the achievement of their personal and community development goals. We will provide this service on an individual and timely basis with a commitment to community values, ecological principles for protection of the environment, while evaluating competing priorities and interests.
Through the Plan Review, Permitting and Inspection processes, the Building Department ensures that the construction of all residential and commercial structures meet the zoning ordinances, comply with all City Codes and are consistent with the Comprehensive Master Plan.
The Code Enforcement Department provides enforcement and inspection services required by the City’s adopted building codes, land use, issuance of building permits, alcohol in park, peddler & solicitor permits, food truck permits, game room and garage sale permits.
