Zoning

Responsibilities

To regulate the location and use of buildings, structures, and land by enforcing the zoning ordinance for Georgetown County. This includes:

• Reviewing building permits (commercial and residential)
• Reviewing mobile home permits
• Reviewing sign permits
• Reviewing tree removal/pruning permits
• Reviewing vendor permits
• Reviewing change of tenant permits
• Reviewing electrical power only permits
• Conducting zoning final inspections on all commercial projects
• Investigating complaints received in this office
• Conducting field inspections to determine the validity of complaints

Beware of Scams

Have you received an email, letter, or other such communication asking for a large sum of money to be sent via wire transfer (or other means) for payment towards a "Rezoning Application Approval Fee?" If so, this is a scam. This communication is NOT from Georgetown County or any of its affiliated boards/commissions. If you ever receive a request for money or personal information and you aren't absolutely certain it's coming from who it claims to be coming from, please contact us to verify whether it's a legitimate request. 

Scammers change their tactics frequently, and it can be hard to keep up. View every email, phone call and text message that asks for money or personal information with skepticism. For more tips on recognizing and avoiding scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission's website.