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Frequently Asked Questions
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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Engineering
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Water and Sewer maps for the City of Midlothian may be found in the Utility Maps section of the Engineering webpage. Utility Maps |
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Four (4) sets of construction plans must be submitted. |
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Please contact the Texas Excavation Safety Organization (TESS) before starting any excavating or digging. They may be reached at www.digtess.org or at 1-800-344-8377.
TESS |
Green Living
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Call Allied Waste at 972-775-1010 and request your recycling bin. The recycling truck will deliver the bin to your residence. |
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The City of Midlothian Public Works Service Center, 1050 N. Highway 67, has a collection box for CFL's. You may also take CFL's to any Home Depot location for recycling. |
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Please contact the Community Services Department at 972-775-7614. |
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The City's water billing department, at 972-775-7130, can assist you with water, sewer and trash pick-up services. Gas service is provided by Atmos Energy at 1-800-460-3030. There are many electricity providers in the area and a complete listing may be obtained at www.powertochoose.org or www.electricitytexas.com.
For more information follow the link below to the Utility Billing Page. Utility Billing |
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The closest facility, BFI Landfill, is located in Itasca. They are located at 2559 FM 66 in Itasca, Texas 76055. Please call the landfill at 254-687-2511. |
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No, permits are not required for garage sales, however, citizens are asked to limit garage sales to five per year. |
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The Parks Department may be reached at 972-775-7777. A park reservation fee schedule is available in the parks and recreation section of the website. Follow the link below. Fee Schedule |
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Yes, the A. H. Meadows Library is located at 923 S. 9th Street in Midlothian. Please contact the library at 972-775-3417 for hours of operation. For more information follow the link to the A.H. Meadows Library Website. Library |
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Fines and tickets may be paid at the City of Midlothian Municipal Court, which is located at 1150 N. Highway 67, Suite 200. Assistance is provided for payment of traffic fines, warrants, court scheduling, truancy and defensive driving. The court clerk may be reached at 972-775-7194 and the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Follow the link below for online payments. Online Payments |
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For assistance with building permits (including pools, sprinklers and fences), inspections, permanent signs, contractor licensing and registration, and certificates of occupancy, please call 972-775-7134. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Follow the link to download applications and forms. Permits |
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Employment opportunities are listed in the Human Resources section of the website and are posted at City Hall. Follow the link to the Employment Opportunites Webpage. Current Employment Opportunities |
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Voter registration applications are available at City Hall. The Ellis County Elections Office in Waxahachie, Texas, may be reached at 972-775-5195. |
Human Resources
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We have our avaliable jobs posted on this site. Access them by clicking on the following link. Current Job Listings |
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Please refer to the Human Resources page at the following link. How to Apply |
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Please refer to the benefits page at the following link. Benefits |
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Human Resources
City of Midlothian
104 West Avenue E
Midlothian, TX 76065 |
New Resident Information
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Please refer to the Utility Billing Page at the following link. Utility Billing |
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Please refer to the Utility Billing Page at the following link. Utility Billing |
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Please refer to the Parks page at the following link. Parks page |
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Contact the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce at 972-723-8600 or e-mail your request to info@midlothianchamber.org
See the link to the Chamber website below. Midlothian Chamber of Commerce |
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Exotic or Wild Animals are banned. |
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Contact Fire Chief David Schrodt at 972-775-7118. |
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Please refer to the Utility Billing Page at the following link. Utility Billing |
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Midlothian ISD
100 Walter Stephenson
972-775-8296
MISD |
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Contact "911" for all emergencies. |
Parks & Recreation
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Special events will be listed on either the City main page or Parks and Recreation main page. Please also refer to the Special Events page. Special Events page |
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The Parks and Recreation Department provides scheduling and rental services for fields and parks. Please use the follwing link for rental fees. Rental Fee Schedule |
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Please refer to the Parks page at the following link. Parks page |
Planning
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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. |
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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) 775-7123. Planning Dep. |
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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
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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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The City of Midlothian’s subdivision regulations apply within the ETJ, but not the city’s zoning regulations. |
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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. |
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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. |
Senior Center
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Noon Monday through Friday. |
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14th street at Mt. Zion between the Midlothian Conference Center and Navarro College. |
Utility Billing
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Water and/or sewer bills are mailed the last working day of the each month. |
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No, the bill received at the first of the month sets out the amount due by the 15th the amount due after the 15th. Payments not received by the 25th will have $30 added and are subject to being turned off on the 26th. |
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Payments may be deposited in the outside drop box located on the west side of City Hall. If your payment is dropped in the box after 8:00 a.m. on the 26th it is considered late and late fee and turn off of water or sewer will apply. |
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If the 15th falls on a weekend, an extra day is given to pay the bill. However, payments due on the 25th must be paid before 8 a.m. of the next closest business day. |
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If additional time is needed to pay your bill, you must complete the "Hardship Request" and return to our office no later than noon on the 25th of the month. |
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To start service, complete an "Application For Service", we will need a copy of your drivers license and payment of deposit and application fees. |
Zoning Enforcement
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A zoning violation is any reported violation of the regulations of the City of Midlothian Zoning Ordinance. A few common violations may include: • Illegal Communication Tower
• Illegal Home Business
• Illegal Signage – in conjunction with the Community Services Department
• Illegal Parking (large vehicles)
• Dead Landscaping
• Illegal Auto Sales
• Illegal Outdoor Storage
• Illegal/Non-Existent Fencing & Screening The Community Services Department oversees general code enforcement violations such as: • High Grass
• Inoperable Vehicles
• Illegal Signs
• Junk/Debris
• Illegal Parking
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STEP ONE: Request the complaint in writing by filling out a Request for Investigation form or call (972) 775-7168. STEP TWO: After a complaint has been received, the case is logged and then assigned for investigation. STEP THREE: The assigned inspector conducts an inspection and researches the property. If a violation is confirmed, the property owner is advised in writing about the violation and the violation is posted on the City’s website. The violation letter states what action must be taken to correct the problem and a date is given by which compliance must be achieved. The inspector will work with property owners who request assistance in resolving a violation. An extension of time may be granted to property owners who promise to resolve the violation within an acceptable time frame. STEP FOUR: The inspector re-inspects the property after the compliance date. If a violation still exists, citations or legal action may be initiated. Fines may be issued in an amount of not less than five dollars, but not more than two-thousand dollars for each day that a property is in violation beyond the compliance date.
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* Please be aware that the mitigation of a zoning violation may take some time. • Inspectors must personally
visit each reported property
and conduct necessary
research. • Property owners must be
located and legally notified. • Adequate time to comply must
be given to property owners extensions of time may be
required. • Administrative actions may be
pending a request for a variance hearing or a trial. • A citation is issued to the
property owner and they have
asked to stand trial on the
citation. All zoning enforcement actions cease until the property owner goes to court and a judge issues a decision. • A violation may not exist.
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Please contact the following staff member for zoning enforcement violations:
Ryan Spencer E-Mail
Ryan Spencer,
Comprehensive Planning Manager
Mailing Address:
Phone: (972) 775-7168
104 W. Avenue E
Fax: (972) 775-2456
Midlothian, TX 76065
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