Planning Commission

The McDuffie County Planning Commission was established by the McDuffie County Board of Commissioners in the spring of 1986 to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the residents of McDuffie County and the City of Thomson through their ability to provide adequate infrastructure, police, fire, and other emergency services; and to promote orderly growth through the implementation of land use, building, and other associated regulations.

In January of 1989 the City of Thomson contracted with McDuffie County to have the county Planning Commission perform certain customary planning and zoning functions for the city. Any issues or inquiries related to planning and zoning in the City of Thomson should be directed to the McDuffie County Planning Commission as addressed above. A link to the Code of Ordinances for each jurisdiction is listed below.

It is the intent of the Planning Commission office, staff, and Board to assist residents and developers in effectively and efficiently complying with the development and building requirements; to monitor and enforce the planning, land development, and building provisions for McDuffie County and the City of Thomson in order to provide for orderly and efficient growth within McDuffie County and the City of Thomson. The Planning Commission serves as a core contact where residents and developers may receive information addressing land development, building and planning related issues, receive pertinent information, applications, distribution of plans and applications to other associated departments, and obtain reviews, permits and inspections. 

This web site is not designed or intended to be comprehensive but to give those visiting the web site general information relating to the subject matter. The information contained herein is subject to change at any time without prior notice. In reviewing the information contained in the Planning Commission section of the web site, should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the appropriate staff member referenced below.

McDuffie County Code of Ordinances: https://library.municode.com/ga/mcduffie_county/codes/code_of_ordinances 

City of Thomson Code of Ordinances: https://library.municode.com/ga/thomson/codes/code_of_ordinances