The Zoning Division is responsible for managing the rezoning, sketch plat, conditional use, home occupation, mobile vending, zoning condition amendment, alternate design and county-initiated application processes.

ZONING AND OTHER PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Zoning Division Applications
• Application Guides
• Application Forms
• Calendars of submittal deadlines and meeting dates
• Links to meeting agendas, minutes and streaming video

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PLANNING COMMISSION

• Planning Commission meeting dates/times
• Map of active applications
• Links to meeting agendas, minutes and streaming video
• Planning Commission contact information
• Planning Commission biographies

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

• Comprehensive Plan 2022 – 2042
• Community Character Map

UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)

• UDC document
• Chapter by chapter
• Links to other planning-related ordinances

Definitions of Zoning Terminology

Land Use: The Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan and Community Character Map are updated on a 5-year cycle with annual updates to the capital improvement element of the plan based on state requirements since the County collects impact fees. More information may be found at: Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan (2022-2042)

Development: Regulating, reviewing and inspecting land development in unincorporated areas of Forsyth County is the role of the Development Review and Inspections Divisions within the Planning & Community Development Department.  More information on permitting application requirements and processes may be found at: Land Development

Zoning: The Zoning Division within the Planning & Community Development Department is responsible for managing the rezoning, conditional use, sketch plat, home occupation, mobile vending, zoning condition amendment, alternate design and County-initiated application processes. More information on public hearing application requirements and processes may be found at: Public Hearing

Annexation: In accordance with state laws governing annexations, cities can annex land in unincorporated areas to become part of the city and subject to city ordinances, services and taxes.