The Planning and Zoning Department in coordination with the Planning Commission is responsible for carrying out the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning staff conducts the administrative review of development plans, subdivision proposals, and zoning permits. The department also administers the City’s Construction, Post Construction, Erosion, and Sediment Control Plan. All developments are required to follow the Alabama Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook for Construction Best Management Practices. Lee County Building Inspections administers building permits for the City.
- Field Guide For Erosion and Sediment Control On Construction Sites In Alabama
- City Zoning Ordinance
- Sign Permit Application
- Home Occupation Permit
- Variance Request
- Conditional Use Request
- Rezone Request
- Construction, Post Construction, Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance
- Stream Buffer Ordinance
- Storm Water Design Manual – Draft available for review
- Smiths Station Access Management Policy
- Zoning Map
- Subdivision Regulations
- Site Plan Application – Required for new construction, accessory structures, and mobile home placement.
- Land Disturbance Permit Application – Required for all single lot construction and one-plus acreage development disturbance
