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Responsibilities

The Planning and Zoning Division is responsible for current and long-range planning activities that guide the orderly growth and development of Roswell.

These planning activities are performed through implementation of the Unified Development Code, which includes code enforcement, along with shaping growth and redevelopment to meet the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

This Division prepares and presents recommendations that ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan in partnership with various boards and commissions to achieve a livable city while balancing the needs of residents and businesses.

Resources

New Advertising Requirements for Variances

Due to changes in state law, there are new advertising requirements for variances and concurrent variances that are heard before Mayor and Council and variances that are heard before the Board of Zoning Appeals:

Signs must be posted on the property 30 days prior to a hearing.
Ads must run in the paper 30 days prior to a hearing.

FAQs

Do I need a permit to build a fence?

Building permits are not normally required for fences, but if you are installing a swimming pool it is part of the swimming pool requirements which are permitted and inspected.
What do I need to do to file a Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness application?

All applications, which contain checklists of materials required for each, and a meeting calendar can be obtained on this website and from the Community Development Department at:
38 Hill St.
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA 30075

You may also visit our offices on the ground floor of Roswell’s City Hall.

Each applicant must complete an orientation with staff prior to submitting the required documents. The Department is unable to accept applications until staff has held an orientation meeting with the applicant.
What do I need to do to file a development review application?

All applications, which contain checklists of materials required for each, and a meeting calendar can be obtained on our website and from the Community Development Department at:
38 Hill Street
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA 30075

You may also visit our offices on the ground floor of Roswell’s City Hall.

Each applicant must complete an applicant orientation meeting prior to submitting the required documents. The Department is unable to accept an application until an orientation meeting has been held with staff.
How long is a rezoning, concurrent variance, or conditional use permit valid?

Final action taken on a rezoning, concurrent variance, or conditional use permit runs with the land and is valid indefinitely. The validity of these actions is only affected by the filing of a new application and subsequent action by the Mayor and City Council.
Can a Zoning Board decision be appealed?

Yes. Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals with regard to a variance under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance may appeal the decision to the Fulton County Superior Court.

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