FAQs • Midlothian • CivicEngage

What is the ETJ?: ETJ stands for Extra-territorial Jurisdiction, which is the unincorporated jurisdiction of Midlothian. Midlothian’s ETJ extends one mile out from the city limits.

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Planning

1. Are Snow Cone stands allowed in the city of midlothian?: For information on snow cone sales please follow the link below. Snow Cone Facts

2. What is Zoning?: Zoning is the division of a city into zones, by legislative regulations, which specify allowable uses for real property and size and development restrictions for building within these areas.

3. What is the Zoning for my property?: The quickest way to determine the zoning of your property is to access the City of Midlothian’s Official Zoning Map, which is located on the Planning Department’s webpage. If you are unable to determine the zoning of your property from the map please call (972) 775-7161. Planning Dep.

4. Where can I find the official plat for a piece of property?: The Ellis County Clerk’s Office in Waxahachie, TX is the official record keeper for all plat records. You must visit their office in person to access a document. Their address is
117 West Franklin Street
P.O. Box 250
Waxahachie, TX 75168
Telephone: (972) 923-5070
Fax: (972) 923-5075

5. What is the ETJ?: ETJ stands for Extra-territorial Jurisdiction, which is the unincorporated jurisdiction of Midlothian. Midlothian’s ETJ extends one mile out from the city limits.

6. What regulations apply within the ETJ?: The City of Midlothian’s subdivision regulations apply within the ETJ, but not the city’s zoning regulations.

7. When will my piece of property be annexed into the city?: The City of Midlothian has annexed property within the ETJ in the past using both the immediate and three-year annexation process. Immediate annexations involve large tracts of land that contain fewer then one-hundred dwelling units. Three-year annexations involve established neighborhoods with over one-hundred dwelling units. The annexation of a specific area is at the discretion of the City Council.

8. When is the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing held?: The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm workshop) on the third Tueday of each month in the City Council Chambers.