Upcoming Public Hearings, Community Meetings, & Public Notices

Public hearings/meetings give applicants, residents, and other interested parties the opportunity to review project applications and provide comments to staff and the designated Board/Commission reviewing the application


 

Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Adjustment (public hearings)

Public hearings give applicants, residents, and other interested parties the opportunity to review project applications and provide comments to staff and the designated Board/Commission reviewing the application. A public hearing is required to be held by the Planning Commission for the following applications: rezoning, special use permit, preliminary development plan, and vacation. A public hearing is required to be held by the Board of Zoning Adjustment for applications for variances. Meeting agendas for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment will indicate if an application will have a public hearing and the order of the public hearing on the agenda.

Agenda packets for public hearings are posted by the Friday prior to the scheduled hearing date. On the City's main page, select "Upcoming Meetings" and the Board/Commission that will be holding the hearing to download the agenda packet.

Upcoming public hearings include the following applications:  

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Planning Commission meeting (6:00 PM, 520 Main St. - City Hall Annex)

  • An application submitted by G Town Autobody, LLC to approve a Special Use Permit for an expansion of auto services to include auto sales and rental in a “C-2” (General Commercial) zoning district on a 0.41 +/- acre property at 1016 N Scott Unit E.
  • A request by PETRA Development for a rezoning from C-2 General Commercial to C-2 PUD (Planned Unit Development) and approval of a preliminary development plan for the “Uptown District” project on 40 acres located at the northwest and southwest corners of N. Cedar St./E. 163rd St. & Givan Ave. (property is across from Price Chopper). PETRA is proposing to develop a mix of uses, including +/- 150,000-sf. of commercial, restaurant, and indoor entertainment uses and +/- 592 multi-family units in a mix of apartment and mixed-use buildings. 

 

Community & Neighborhood Meetings

Upcoming Community & Neighborhood Meetings: meeting dates, locations, and event details will be added as they became available.

Building Belton - Reimagine Main Street (for public review and comment/feedback)

 

Building Belton: Reimagine Main Street visioning open house

  • An open house was held on Thursday, February 5, 2026 to engage residents, property owners, businesses, and interested parties on the future vision for Downtown Belton and Main Street. Topics presented for feedback and conversation included public spaces, businesses, railroad enhancements, connectivity, and development opportunities for Main Street and surrounding blocks. 

  • Presentation boards can be viewed here(PDF, 7MB) , which include a summary of feedback received during the open house. If you missed the opportunity to attend and provided feedback, you can still submit questions and comments to staff at planning@belton.org. Thank you for your interest and input! 

 

Additional information on the above applications can be requested at the City Hall Annex, 520 Main St., Belton, MO, by phone at 816-892-1268, or by email at planning@belton.org