The Department of Planning and Economic Development is committed to providing Garden City’s elected and appointed officials, citizens, businesses, and development community with professional 
expertise in data assessment used to support decision making, enhance the understanding of the development process, and ensure continuous elevation in residential, commercial, and industrial enhancement now and in the future.
Garden City’s long-term economic growth and physical expansion is primary to our Comprehensive Plan, as well as assisting community members of all types. Our Comprehensive Plan serves as a mechanism for our city to plan its future growth and development in a way that is most beneficial and considerate to our city’s future goals. This plan allows Garden City to effectively implement smart growth strategies through zoning, policies, and community involvement.
Department responsibilities include: reviewing and processing development applications according to the zoning code; work to maintain quality neighborhoods and inspecting projects after construction to verify and maintain compliance to the zoning code; and distribute and accept building applications for building permits, subdivision approvals, landscape plans and inspections.
The Planning and Economic department also works closely with the Planning Committee and Commission to review and recommend actions for changes in zoning, plat boundary amendments and variances.
Tree Protection and Landscape Requirements
The City of Garden City’s Tree Protection and Landscape Ordinance is now in effect. This ordinance will help to ensure that as our community continues to develop, it will remain an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable place for people to live and work. All new development must conform to these regulations. A copy of the ordinance, example required site plan, and departmental compliance checklist are available online and in the office of the Department of Planning and Economic Development for review by citizens and developers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office at (912) 963-2756.
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Staff:
- Director: Nathan Mai-Lombardo
- Office Manager: Tonya Roper
- Senior Code Enforcement Officer/Fire Inspector: Larry Jones
- Code Enforcement Officer: Harvey Jones
Department of Planning and Economic Development
Garden City City Hall
912-963-2756
912-966-7792 (fax)
ped@gardencity-ga.gov