Development Services
Welcome to Brenham
The City of Brenham would like to thank you for choosing our City for your future project. We consider our community stakeholders our customers and partners for a viable long term successful community. We welcome all new projects to our community and believe a diverse economy is not only a good thing but a necessary thing for everyone's long term success.
Mission
The Development Services Department strives to provide the public with support and information to build and maintain an attractive city in which to live, work, and play.
Principal Responsibilities
The Development Services Department offers professional advice and technical expertise on development related topics. Specifically, the department provides development services including zoning, platting, land use, building permits, sign permits, inspections, code enforcement, and health inspections. The department is comprised of the following four divisions:
- Buildings & Structures
- Signs | Approved Sign Ordinance Amendments (yet to be codified)
- Subdivision
- Zoning
Development Services Staff Contacts
Main Contact Phone: 979-337-7220
Development Services Director: Stephanie Doland
Building Official: Allen Jacobs
Building & Health Inspector: David Doelitsch
Planning Technician/Airport Coordinator: Kim Hodde
Administrative Assistant: Sarah Hill
Code Compliance:
Billy Rich
Robert "Bob" Lawrence
Additional Contacts
GIS/Mapping Technician: Becky Squyres
Development Services also works closely with Public Utilities, Engineering, Airport, and Brenham Economic Development to carry out its mission.