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Customer Bulletins

The latest bulletins from the Planning & Development Services Department

  1. City to Host Open House for Comprehensive Plan Update

    The City of New Braunfels is inviting residents to help update the community’s Comprehensive Plan, known as Envision New Braunfels, by sharing their ideas for the future of New Braunfels... Read on...
  2. City of New Braunfels Launches Update to its Comprehensive Plan

    The City of New Braunfels has officially launched the process to update the community’s Comprehensive Plan, known as Envision New Braunfels... Read on...
  3. Scam Alert

    Scam Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting New Braunfels Property Owners

    The City of New Braunfels is warning local property owners about an email fraud scheme targeting those currently doing business with the City’s Neighborhood and Community Planning Department... Read on...
  4. New Braunfels and Comal County Remind Residents About Rabies Prevention

    The City of New Braunfels and Comal County are urging residents to be cautious with unfamiliar animals on the heels of a confirmed case of rabies... Read on...
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    Plat Application Review Transitioning to Full Electronic Plan Review

    ?T?o streamline the plat review process through an Electronic Plan Review system (ePlan review), allowing for unrestricted submittals of plats* for review and approval by the City.?.. Read on...
  6. City of New Braunfels Celebrates Historic Preservation Month in May With Local Events and Resources

    The month of May is Historic Preservation Month, a time to celebrate the historic places that make our communities unique... Read on...
  7. City Hosting Series of LDO Public Meetings on April 8th

    The City of New Braunfels is hosting several meetings on April 8th, 2025, to discuss and receive input on portions of the Land Development Ordinance (LDO)... Read on...
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    Removal of New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) Plat Signature Requirement

    On February 10, 2025, City Council approved the removal of the requirement to include a New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) signature on all applicable subdivision plats (Chapter 118 Section 30 of the City’s Code of Ordinances)... Read on...
  9. City Seeking Public Feedback on Downtown New Braunfels Form-Based Code Preferences

    The City of New Braunfels is seeking community input on potential updates to zoning standards for the downtown area through the Downtown New Braunfels Form-Based Code Stakeholder and Preference Surveys... Read on...
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    Building Inspection Requests Moving Online Starting August 19

    Starting August 19, 2024, the City of New Braunfels Building Safety Division will no longer accept emailed requests for building inspections... Read on...
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    Construction Drawings and Documents on Site (Commercial/Residential)

    This bulletin informs Building Safety Division customers that approved drawings and documents are required on construction sites during inspection for residential and commercial projects... Read on...
  12. Scheduled Maintenance: Electronic Plan Review Software (ProjectDox)

    The City of New Braunfels ePlan Review site will be down for server maintenance Thursday, August 8 at 5 p.m. through Friday, August 9 at 5 p.m... Read on...
  13. City Seeks Feedback on the Draft Installments for the Land Development Ordinance

    We need your input on the Draft Installments for the Land Development Ordinance... Read on...
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    Solar - Photovoltaic System Installation Requirements (Commercial/Residential) Customer Bulletin

    The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information on the process for a homeowner or business owner in the City of New Braunfels who wishes to have installed a solar – photovoltaic system on their property... Read on...
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    Fee Amendments Customer Information Bulletin

    In January, City Council approved changes to some of the development-related fees which will go into effect on April 1, 2024... Read on...
  16. City to Host Next Round of Meetings on Land Development Ordinance

    City to Host Next Round of Meetings on Land Development Ordinance

    The process of updating the City of New Braunfels’ local development-related ordinances continues with a series of upcoming workshops in order to seek input from the public... Read on...
  17. Planning and Development Services Lobby Temporarily Closed for Renovations

    Planning and Development Services Lobby Temporarily Closed for Renovations

    The City of New Braunfels Planning and Development Services lobby, located at New Braunfels City Hall, is temporarily closed for renovations... Read on...
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    Certificate of Alteration Procedures

    To: Building Development Stakeholders Date: April 12, 2021 Created By: Comprehensive Planning Division Read on...
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    Engineer’s Foundation Inspection Letters

    To: Residential Building Contractors Date: September 7, 2021 Created By: Planning & Development Services – Building Safety Division Read on...
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    Engineered Details

    Date: March 9, 2017 Read on...
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    Scale of plats

    Date: March 5, 2020 Read on...
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    Alternate Method Request Procedures

    To: Building Development Stakeholders Date: April 23, 2024 Created By: Planning & Development Services Department and Fire Marshal’s Office City of New Braunfels Read on...
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  33. Scam Alert

    Scam Alert: Fraudulent Emails Targeting New Braunfels Property Owners

    The City of New Braunfels is warning local property owners about an email fraud scheme targeting those currently doing business with the City’s Planning and Development Services Department... Read on...
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    Removal of New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) Plat Signature Requirement

    ?On February 10, 2025, City Council approved the removal of the requirement to include a New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) signature on all applicable subdivision plats (Chapter 118 Section 30 of the City’s Code of Ordinances)... Read on...
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