Rabun County Planning & Zoning
19 Jo Dotson Circle, Suite 205
Clayton, GA  30525

Phone (706) 782-1579
Fax (706) 212-2701
Les Neely,  Planning Administrator
lneely@rabuncountygov.com

The Rabun County Planning Commission Consists of five members appointed by the Rabun County Board of Commissioners. The Planning and Zoning office is responsible for issuing Building Permits, Land Disturbing Activity Permits, processing applications for rezoning, Specific Purpose and variances.  This office also enforces the Rabun County Zoning Ordinance and Soil and Water Conservation.

PLEASE NOTE: 
Effective JULY 1, 2008 pursuant to Georgia Law O.C.G.A. 43-41 Builders and General Contractors will be required to have a contractors license as issued by the State of Georgia Licensing Board in order to obtain construction permits in the State of Georgia.  Some limited service and traditional specialty contractors are exempt from the licensing requirements.  For more information concerning licensing categories, requirements and exceptions, please contact the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors at 478-207-2440 or visit www.sos.ga.gov/plb/contractors.

Application for Zoning, Rezoning, Variance or Specific Purpose

Application for Land Disturbing Activity Permit

Building Permit Requirements Actual permit applications must be submitted on original, multi-page and numbered forms obtained from this office.  Review the permit instructions and requirements for plan submittal.  Upon approval of plans and application, payment of the permit fees is accepted by cash or check only.
Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Plan Checklist for Common Development (Subdivisions)
Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Plan Checklist for Stand Alone Construction Projects
(Less than 1 acre)
Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Plan Checklist for Infrastructure Construction Projects (Sewer)
Listing of Building Permits Issued

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