Planning and Zoning
Please be advised that the Board of Commissioners adopted the present Zoning Schedule to accomodate additional review requirements under the Clayton County Zoning Ordinance

Adopted Zoning Map November 10, 2009 (pdf)

- Zoning Calendar
- Zoning Ordinance
- Zoning Applications and Fee Schedule

Comprehensive Plan Update

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Directions to Historic Courthouse
(770) 473-5871

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Any construction, commercial or residential, requires approval through this department. All businesses must secure a business license before entering into a business operation.

Sections of Department

• Director's Office (770) 477-3564

• Planning and Zoning (770) 477-3678 - Zoning of property
  Please Note Submittal Deadlines! The Technical Review Committee (TRC) processes all zoning, plat and plan applications. Please see the TRC schedule to determine the cut-off date for application submittals. This date determines at which TRC meeting applicant shall receive Staff comments. Applicants MUST attend their assigned TRC meeting to receive their comments.
  

• Business License (770) 473-5415 - Determines type of business license needed

• Permits (770) 473-5421 - Determines type of permits needed when building a house

• Residential Permits Available for Download
  
  - For Commercial click here
  
  Building Permit Application (pdf) - Minimum fee of $50.00. Contact department at (770) 473-5421 for total fee price. Application will print 4 (four). Submit 3 (three) of the 4 (four) along with fee to department and retain 1 (one) for your records.
  
  Application for Electrical Permit (pdf) - Minimum fee of $50.00. Person holding master card for trade must sign all applications being submitted and submit with application a copy of current business license and state card along with special trades permit. Application will print 3 (three). Submit 2 (two) of the 3 (three) along with fee to department and retain 1 (one) for your records.
  
  Application for HVAC Permit (pdf) - Minimum fee of $50.00. Person holding master card for trade must sign all applications being submitted and submit with application a copy of current business license and state card along with special trades permit. Application will print 3 (three). Submit 2 (two) of the 3 (three) along with fee to department and retain 1 (one) for your records.
  
  Application for Plumbing Permit (pdf) - Minimum fee of $50.00. Person holding master card for trade must sign all applications being submitted and submit with application a copy of current business license and state card along with special trades permit. Application will print 3 (three). Submit 2 (two) of the 3 (three) along with fee to department and retain 1 (one) for your records.
  
  Fees will be verified after application(s) are submitted.
  Questions regarding permit applications should be directed to (770) 473-5421.

• Inspection for Permits (770) 477-3571
• Inspections (770) 472-7624 - Enforce codes for Clayton County
• Commercial Building Plan Review (770) 477-3575 - Reviews all commercial building plans for compliance with state and local codes.
  
  Prospective Commercial Projects (pdf)
  
  Plan Review Package (pdf)

For basic requirements in each zoning classifications (i.e. A, ER, RS-180A, etc.) download Sections 807, 824, 825 and 826 of the Official Code of Clayton Clayton, Georgia (pdf).

For more information on Zoning Ordinances and Minutes, click here.