Downloads

Planning and Zoning

• Concept Plan Review Application
• Development Plan Review Application
• Development Plan Review Flowchart
• Lot Split Application
• Zoning Public Hearing Process Brochure
• Rezoning/Annexation Application Checklist
• Subdivision & Development Regulations
• Subdivision Plat Application
• Tree Ordinance
• Variance Application
• Zoning Map
• Zoning Ordinance
• Zoning Verification Request

Building Permits & Inspections

• 2010 Building Code Book Pricing
• 2010 Construction Codes
• Commercial Demolition Permit
• Electrical Permit
• Documents Necessary for Commercial Permits
• Mechanical Permit
• Plumbing Permit
• Residential Demolition Permit
• Residential Accessory Structure Permit

Code Compliance

• Sign Ordinance
• Sign Permit Application
• Sign Permit Process Brochure

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Community Development

The Community Development Department coordinates and facilitates strategies for the land development and redevelopment of the City. The Department consists of three divisions including: Building & Inspections, Planning & Zoning, and Code Compliance. The Chair appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Community Development Department is Alderman Butch Price and the co-chair is Alderman Gene Pugliese.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning division is responsible for reviewing applications and making recommendations for concept plans, rezoning, annexations, variances, site plans, subdivision plats and other development-related projects. This division is responsible for ensuring that developments meet the minimum zoning and development standards, and generally are consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The division also provides staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning & Zoning division is staffed by the Community Development Director and the City Planner.

• Planning and Zoning Schedule of Meeting Dates

• Links to Planning & Zoning documents (map, ordinance, applications)

Building Inspections

Staff reviews, approves and issues all construction permits required by the City’s Codes as well as inspects construction activities to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Acworth.

Inspections are done to ensure compliance with the State Mandated Construction Code as well as local Acworth codes and ordinances. The division also inspects existing tenant spaces prior to occupancy by new businesses.

Code Compliance

The Code Compliance department focuses on ensuring compliance with the city’s municipal code and zoning ordinance as they pertain to the regulation of activities that may affect the city’s quality of life, its aesthetics and the welfare of its citizens. The department reviews sign permit applications and enforces the sign ordinance. Additionally, this department ensures that residential and business properties are properly maintained, yards are cut, old appliances and trash are disposed of and inoperative vehicles are not parked in yards.

Contact Information
Community Development Director	Christine Dobbs
Building Official	Loyd Fasselt
Hours	Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone	770-974-3112
Fax	770-917-0590
City Hall Building	Main Level 4415 Senator Russell Ave. Acworth, GA. 30101