Planning

About the Department

This department functions to develop a comprehensive and innovative land use planning program. To create viable solutions for the future growth and development of Georgetown County. This task includes providing implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, establishing special project standards for beaches and dunes, and reviewing proposed land use plans. Additional tasks include:

  • Protection of highway efficiency
  • Improvement of zoning
  • Creation of greenways and parks
  • Review applications for rezonings, new development and redevelopment in the unincorporated areas of Georgetown County
  • Provide support for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals

Disclaimer: Ordinances are amended frequently and time may lapse before the online version is updated. People are encouraged to contact the Planning Office or Zoning Office at 843-545-3158 to be sure they are using the current ordinance. Georgetown County is not responsible for the use of any information on this website.

Board of Architectural Review

  1. Architectural Design Review Application (PDF)
  2. Architectural Review Checklist (PDF)
  3. Board of Architectural Review Color Chart (PDF)
  1. Users Guide (PDF)
  2. Waccamaw Neck Commercial Overlay Permanent Sign Application (PDF)

Zoning Board of Appeals

  1. Instructions for Filing (PDF)
  2. ZBA Application (Revised 6-11) (PDF)
  1. 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Calendar (PDF)

Planning Commission

  1. Application for New Communication Tower (PDF)
  2. Application for Co-Location of a Communication Tower (PDF)
  3. Application for Major - Minor Subdivison (PDF)
  4. Plat Review Application (PDF)
  5. Application for Preliminary Site Plan for a Marina (PDF)
  6. Application for Rezoning or Text Change (PDF)
  7. Acknowledgement of Ordinance & Regulations - Tree Protection and Buffer (PDF)
  1. Application for Rezoning to a Planned Development (PDF)
  2. Application for Street Name (PDF)
  3. Application to Amend a Planned Development (PDF)
  4. Check List For Conceptual Plans (PDF)
  5. Plat Review Postal Waiver (PDF)
  6. 2023 Planning Commission Calendar (PDF)

Comprehensive Plan

  1. Community Facilities Element (PDF)
  2. Cultural Resource Element (PDF)
  3. Economic Development Element (PDF)
  4. Housing Element (PDF)
  5. Land Use Element with Maps (PDF)
  1. Natural Resource Element (PDF)
  2. Population Element (PDF)
  3. Population Element Cover Page (PDF)
  4. Population Element Table of Contents (PDF)
  5. Transportation Element (PDF)

Additional Resources

  1. Communications Tower Ordinance (PDF)
  2. Planning and Zoning Fees (PDF)
  1. Tree Protection Rules (PDF)