Don't be put off by rules of other states. Research you own state.
In Texas, it's extremely simple. I had to fill out one form. No meetings, no local approvals, no notices to neighbors, etc.
The only thing FAA is interested in is that your strip doesn't interfere with an instrument approach for another airport.
... I know of three paved strips within 40 miles of my house (3000'x35', 4200'x30', and 4400'x50', all asphalt) that have zero paperwork associated with them, don't appear on any chart, and nobody cares. One of them has existed for 30 years. Ya gotta love farmers with toys!
You're also in Midland Texas. I doubt anyone would care if you built a nuclear reactor out there in the vast flatlands where the wind never stops blowing.
I bet that's true in many (most?) places -- zoning/approvals are not enforced unless someone complains. But the headaches and costs of dealing with all that after someone complains is probably much worse than if you'd gotten the approvals to begin with. You could also have problems selling the property later, if you are selling it to another pilot who is attracted by your airstrip but then realizes it's not "official."I know of three paved strips within 40 miles of my house (3000'x35', 4200'x30', and 4400'x50', all asphalt) that have zero paperwork associated with them, don't appear on any chart, and nobody cares. One of them has existed for 30 years. Ya gotta love farmers with toys!