The Planning Department provides a focal point of all development within the City by providing coordination between the members of the community/developer and various City departments. The Planning Department prepares and submits land use related reports to the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments. The Planning Department is primarily responsible for administering all land use related ordinances and statutes in adherence to the policies established by the City Council while employing such managerial techniques needed to assure efficient utilization of the City's resources. The Haltom City Building Inspection & Code Compliance Division strives to maintain updated regulations that provide for safety and appropriate access to all buildings in Haltom City. The division provides an effective program for timely reviewing, inspecting and permitting of construction, renovation and occupancy of all buildings and their appurtenances. Fair and impartial treatment is given to all citizens, builders, contractors and developers. The division also determines code compliance and responds to citizen code complaints.

Planning & Zoning meets on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM. Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) meets on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM. Both meetings held at City Hall, 5024 Broadway Ave.