Glen Higgins, Planning Division Manager
The Current Planning Program:
- Administers, Maintains, and Processes Amendments to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Code.
- Processes all Land Use applications including public notification, review of building permit applications for zoning compliance and the provision of technical and general planning information to the public.
- Provides staff support to the seven Citizen Planning Committees (CPAC's); the County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners on planning and zoning issues.
- Manages special planning and grant funded projects.
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
The Long Range Planning Program:
- Develops, Maintains, and implements the Columbia County Comprehensive Plan.
- Coordinates all plans and studies concerning land use activity within the County's Planning boundaries.
- Conducts major updates to the County Comprehensive Plan according to the County's periodic review program approved by the State and priorities established by the Board of Commissioners.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Application Guides/Forms
- Permit Process Flow Chart for New Construction (pdf)
- Planning Applications/Guides
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Business Guide
Information on the Development Process for Business & Industry
Planning Program Fees
Information/Helpful Links
Maps
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Assessor's Tax Parcel Maps
State ORMAP Website -
Asssessor's Tax Parcel Information System
Assessor's Info, Parcel Maps and Flood Maps