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Planning and Zoning

News and Announcements
Planning Commission Meeting Times

Starting in March 2024, all Planning Commission Public Hearings will be moved from a start time of 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact our offices. 

Posted: Dec-21-2023 | view story


Margaret Stallings
Planning & Zoning Director
678-493-6101

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Mission Statement

The Planning and Zoning Department promotes the community vision by providing a process for orderly growth and development while protecting local resources in order to enrich the quality of life in Cherokee County.  

We serve as a resource on zoning, subdivision of property, development regulation, demographic and economic trends to effectively and efficiently assist our citizens to build sucessful businesses and thriving communities. 

Values

     Collaboration   We engage citizens, business leaders and other agencies in planning.

     Efficiency   We understand and respond to customer needs in a timely manner.

     Transparency   We provide open and honest communication.

     Fairness    We support an objective process that considers all points of view.

     Respect   We ensure that all customers are treated with professional courtesy.

 

Zoning Division responsibilities:

  • Rezonings
  • Special Use Permits
  • Modifications of Zoning Conditions
  • Variances
  • Ordinance Interpretation
  • Plan Review
  • Minor Subdivisions
  • Sign Permits
  • Zoning Certifications

Planning Division responsibilities:

  • Annexations
  • Comprehensive Plan
  • Small Area Plans
  • Intergovernmental Coordination
  • Waleska Planning
  • Research
  • Zoning and Thematic Mapping

Cherokee County Planning and Zoning Department

1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, Georgia 30114

678-493-6101

[email protected]

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