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Planning and Zoning
tel: 678.493.6101 fax: 678.493.6111 1130 Bluffs Parkway Canton, GA 30114 (directions)

Jeff Watkins (email)
Director of Planning and Zoning
678.493.6101

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The Department of Planning and Zoning serves as a resource on zoning, subdivision of property, development regulation and issues, population and socio-economic data, and similar material relating to the growth and development of Cherokee County. The Department is responsible for the Long Range and Current Planning activities providing a wide array of comprehensive planning and land use regulatory services to the interests of Cherokee County.

Department functions include:

Comprehensive Planning
Community Development Programs
Neighborhood and Area Plans
Intergovernmental Coordination and Policy analysis
Zoning and Variance Case Administration
Interpretation, Enforcement and Amendments of Zoning Ordinance, Overlay District Regulations and Sign Control Ordinance.
Permitting of Signage
Review and Approval of Land Subdivision Plats

Mission Statement

Planning is a coordinated, continuous and comprehensive process promoting the vision of the community by providing an environment for orderly growth and development, creating opportunity for business and commercial activity and protection of natural, historical and cultural resources.