Planning
About the Planning Department
Current Population
In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the Belton population to be 18,216.Each year the Belton City Council adopts an updated population estimate by resolution. The estimate utilizes data available from the U.S. Census Bureau, combined with building permit and annexation data. The most recent estimates are:
The Planning Department administers Belton development through Planning, Development Review, Building Permitting, and Building Inspections.
The Department operates as a "one-stop shop," beginning with initial long-range planning, and moving through a process that includes zoning, subdivision, site planning, construction plan review, permitting and inspections.
The Department maintains the Comprehensive Plan, Thoroughfare Plan, and administers the Zoning Ordinance, Design Standards and Guidelines, and maintains an updated population estimate.
Do you have questions about rezoning your property? Contact Planner Tina Moore at tmoore@beltontexas.gov or 254-933-5891.
Emerging Commercial Projects & Subdivisions
MAP: Emerging Commercial Projects
| PROJECT |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| Azbell Electronics |
interior remodel |
1008 Arbor Park Drive Suites C-F |
| Bell Contractors |
building addition |
3082 West Highway 190 |
| Bell County Overflow Warm-Up Arena |
new construction |
301 West Loop 121 |
| Bell County Minimum Security Housing |
addition | 1201 Huey Drive |
| Belton ISD tennis courts |
remodel |
600 Lake Road |
| Boston Building |
new three-story building in DT Belton |
100 South East Street |
| Cedon Realty |
interior remodel and balcony |
207 East Central Avenue |
| Cefco Commissary | remodel of warehouse | 1000 Kirkley Drive |
| Claire's |
interior remodel (Walmart) |
2604 North Main Street |
| Crossroads Church |
parking lot |
500 South IH 35 Service Road |
| Expo Plaza |
new retail building with lease spaces |
160 West Loop 121 |
| Family Dollar sidewalk |
new sidewalk |
611 Holland Road |
| Fry's Restaurant |
new parking lot |
802 South Pearl Street |
| HEB Curbside Expansion |
remodel to curbside pick up lot/building |
2509 North Main Street |
| Linnemann Building |
new three-story building in DT Belton |
202 East Central Avenue |
| Mosaic Grill | restaurant remodel |
2608 N. Main Street, Suite A |
| Oakfire Pizza |
new restaurant in DT Belton |
107 North East Street |
| R&R Industries |
new office and warehouse |
7349 West Hwy 190 Service Road |
| Reinforcing Steel Supply |
manufacturer and distribution |
2910 Capital Way |
| Sanderford & Carroll Law Firm | new two-story office building | 1002 Arbor Park Drive |
| Taco Town |
new restaurant |
1228 N. Main Street |
| Take 5 Oil Change | new construction | 2500 N. Main Street |
| Tarco |
addition to warehouse and parking |
2403 Taylors Valley Road |
| Tex Star Travel Center | truck stop and convenience store | 3463 W. Hwy 190 |
| UMHB Practice Fields |
update practice fields |
1023 University Drive |
| UMHB Scoreboard |
renovation to football field scoreboard |
905 University Drive |
| USA Capital | new warehouse | 206 E. Grove Road |
| USDA |
new office building |
300 West US 190 Service Road |
| Woodhouse Spa |
renovation and relocation |
110 North Main Street |
Major Residential Projects
| PROJECT |
DESCRIPTION |
LOCATION |
| Colonial Crossing, Phase II | 132 apartments | 3200 Colonial Parkway |
| Connell Subdivision | 26 lots |
Northwest corner of Connell and Huey |
| Guess Dulaney | 6.0 acres, 10 lots | East 25th Avenue |
| Lone Oak Estates |
6 patio home lots | South Estate Drive |
| Royal Heights | 55 residential lots | South Loop 121 |
| RV Park |
tbd |
3360 South IH 35 Service Road |
| The Ridge at Belle Meadows, Phase I | 41 residential lots, 1 retail, 2 multifamily | Laila and Belle Meadow Drive |
| The Ridge at Belle Meadows, Phase II | 46 residential lots | Southwest Parkway |
| Southwood Hills, Phase III |
apartment style duplexes |
South Connell Street |
| Three Creeks, Phase IA | 13 residential lots | Ariel Cove |
| Three Creeks, Phase 6&7 | 138 lots | North of Three Creeks Boulevard |
(Updated the first of the month. Last update 11-1-21)
Current Population
In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the Belton population to be 18,216.Each year the Belton City Council adopts an updated population estimate by resolution. The estimate utilizes data available from the U.S. Census Bureau, combined with building permit and annexation data. The most recent estimates are:2020: 23,054
2019: 22,078
2018: 21,721
2017: 21,214
2016: 20,517
2015: 19,809
2014: 19,314
2013: 18,981
2019: 22,078
2018: 21,721
2017: 21,214
2016: 20,517
2015: 19,809
2014: 19,314
2013: 18,981
Contractors and Builders
Inspections are conducted Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless offices are closed. Requests received after 8 a.m. are conducted the next business day.
Contractors are required to register with the city each calendar year at a rate of $50.
Those who have previously registered, may renew registration at anytime prior to the expiration of the current registration.
By law, state licensed electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors are exempt from paying the registration fee, but please fill out the contractor registration form and provide a copies of a business license and proof of insurance to the Planning Department, so that our files stay current.
Please contact the Planning Department with any questions, 254-933-5812, 254-933-5822 (fax) or email.
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Contractors are required to register with the city each calendar year at a rate of $50.
Those who have previously registered, may renew registration at anytime prior to the expiration of the current registration.
By law, state licensed electrical, plumbing and HVAC contractors are exempt from paying the registration fee, but please fill out the contractor registration form and provide a copies of a business license and proof of insurance to the Planning Department, so that our files stay current.
Please contact the Planning Department with any questions, 254-933-5812, 254-933-5822 (fax) or email.
Please see these lists for Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC contractors and Roofers who are registered with the City of Belton, and located in closest proximity to Belton.
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