Development Services

PLANS REVIEW

The Plans and Site Review Process is the permitting procedure for building and site construction projects within Athens-Clarke County. Commercial projects, multi-family developments, industrial projects, major subdivisions, and institutional projects are reviewed through Plans Review.

Review the Plans Review Page for more information about the Plans Review process.


PLATTING & SUBDIVISION REVIEW

The Plat Review Process is the reviewing procedure for the modification and creation of parcels of land within Athens-Clarke County. Proposed plats for subdivisions and recombinations of land are submitted to the Planning Department and forwarded to all appropriate Athens-Clarke County Departments and to the Clarke County Health Department for review.

The purpose of the Subdivision Regulations is to allow for subdivision design that has a high level of amenity, that respects the natural environment and that allows for a variety of choices in housing types and designs.

Review the Subdivision Page for more information about the Subdivision Review process.


HOME & BUSINESS PERMIT REVIEWS

Other applications reviewed by the Planning Department include: Demolition & Relocation Applications, Environmental Areas Applications, Home Occupation Applications, Sign Permit Applications, Temporary Telecommunication Tower Permits, Zoning Permit Applications.

Review the Home & Business Permit Page for more information about these applications.