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1. What is the process to open a Charitable Bingo Establishment?

If you are a non-profit organization (i.e. a church) and want to occasionally have bingo at your establishment, you are free to do so. You must first obtain a license from the Texas Lottery Commission. Contact their Charitable Bingo Division at 1-800-BINGO-77.

If you are a non-profit organization and want to operate a full-time charitable bingo establishment, you must first contact the Office of Planning to discuss zoning. Full-time charitable bingo establishments are classified as "Indoor Amusements" and are allowed by right in Commercial and Industrial zoning districts, and by Conditional Use Permit in General Retail, Highway Retail and Central Area. Once zoning is established, you must then obtain a license from the Texas Lottery Commission. Contact their Charitable Bingo Division at 1-800-BINGO-77 after you have obtained zoning approval from our office.

2. What is the purpose of zoning?

The purpose of the zoning is to promote the health, safety, community-accepted standards or morals, and general welfare of the residents of Greenville, with a view toward conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the City. Zoning regulations cover a variety of development issues including land use, dimensional requirements, parking, and signs. Zoning regulations and amendments should reflect the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The zoning ordinance is located in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances.

3. What is the Comprehensive Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range plan intended to direct the growth and physical development of the City for a 10-20 year period. The major elements include future land use, transportation, and utilities. The Comprehensive Plan should be used as a guide for public decisions which affect the physical development and maintenance of the City. View the Comprehensive Plan

4. What is the Planning and Zoning Commission?

The Planning and Zoning Commission is a nine-member advisory body appointed by the City Council. The Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding approval or disapproval of proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and zoning district boundaries. The Commission helps to ensure the orderly growth of the City through the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission also has the authority to approve subdivision plats. Planning and Zoning Commission