Comprehensive Map


In early summer 2011, the City of Rice began the process of updating their Comprehensive Plan which was last updated in 2004.  A Comprehensive plan ad-hoc task force was organized, composed of members representing diverse backgrounds, to provide input for the creation of this planning tool.  After input was gathered at multiple ad-hoc task force meetings, a draft plan was developed, approved by the Rice Planning Commission and ordained by the Rice City Council on Feb. 6th, 2012.



Commission/Board Application

Zoning/Subdivision Regulations
Following the implementation of the updated Comprehensive Plan, the City Council felt that the current ordinances may not be consistent with the newly updated comprehensive plan.  Therefore, the city council enforced a Moratorium which temporary prohibited approval of preliminary subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances, rezoning or PUD approval effective until the ordinances can be reviewed and updated if necessary.  The Planning Commission has been working hard to accomplish that very goal.  Below are rough drafts of the new zoning & subdivision ordinances.  These have not been approved, as of July 5th, 2012.

Ordinance 38 Public Right-of-Way


Approved - Updated August 14th, 2012
Development Standards 

General Provisions
Establishing Zoning Districts
Residential Districts
Nonresidential Districts
Parking/Loading Requirements
Sign Regulations

Subdivision Control
Platting Requirements
Required Improvements
Dedication Requirements


Zoning Map