Applications and Schedules

Applications

All requests considered by the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals require the completion of an application form and the submission of documents related to the request. Application forms are available by using the links below and require Adobe software for viewing and printing. The software may be obtained for free by using the link near the bottom of this page.

Annexation Application

Conditional Use Application

Special Exception Application

Variance Application

Zoning Change Application

Preliminary Plat Application

Disclosure of Campaign Contributions Form

Schedule

The Planning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. All of the applications above require submission to the Planning Commission for a recommendation prior to consideration by the City Council, whether it is acting in its capacity as the legislative body or the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The City Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and the third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. The schedule may be adjusted during weeks that have holidays.

The schedule for meetings and applicable submission deadlines is provided at the link below.

Planning Department 2008 Public Meeting Schedule

Procedure

All of the applications listed above follow the same process. Even though not required by law, the Planning Commission provides a recommendation for Zoning Board of Appeals cases. After a complete application is submitted to the Planning Department, it is scheduled for the next available Planning Commission meeting according to the adopted schedule near the bottom of this page. Staff will research the application and prepare a report that is forwarded to the Commission approximately one week prior to its meeting. At the Commission meeting staff will present its report and the applicant or his/her representative will be allowed to present additional information. After discussing the case, the Commission will reach consensus on a recommendation, which will be forwarded to the City Council for a final decision.

After the Planning Commission meeting, all requests are advertised for a public hearing in the Statesboro Herald and a sign is posted on the property. The advertisement and posting must be done at least 15 days prior to the Council meeting. At that meeting the Council will hear a report from staff and any comments the applicant wishes to make. A public hearing will be opened to allow anyone an opportunity to speak in favor of, or against the request. After all comments are heard, the Council will make a decision. The City Council acts as the Zoning Board of Appeals. Therefore, the Council makes the final decision on all of the above requests whether acting in its capacity as the Council or Zoning Board of Appeals.

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