The Planning and Zoning Department provides a wide range of planning and land use related services to the public. Information contained in these pages is not intended to answer all of your questions. It is intended to provide information and address the questions most frequently asked. Because the Department handles so many different duties and responsibilities and the number of questions and inquiries is many times large, you may at times experience delays in receiving immediate answers to your questions. However, the administration and staff pride themselves on their accessibility. If you are unable to find the information you need, contact us in person, by mail, email, phone or fax. We will address your question or concern as soon as possible.

The Department provides the following services to property owners and others in the County:

• Administers the Zoning, Subdivision, Floodplain and Unified Storm Water ordinances that regulate land use in the unincorporated areas of Macon County.
• Reviews permit and zoning applications, issues building permits and enforces the International Building Code for all new construction and remodel projects outside of the incorporated cities, villages and towns in the County.
• Investigates alleged violations and complaints involving nuisances.
• Maintains the Zoning District maps for the unincorporated areas.
• Provides staff support for the Macon County Regional Planning Commission.
• Performs multiple Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions and coordinates GIS activities with public quail-public and private persons and entities throughout the County.