Planning & Zoning

The Rabun County Planning Commission consists of five members appointed by the Rabun County Board of Commissioners.

Meetings

The commission meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Rabun County Courthouse.

Members

The members for the term commencing April 1, 2021, are:

  • Boyce Speed
  • Chuck Moore
  • Michael Chastain
  • Matt Wood
  • Neal Williams 

The Planning and Zoning Office is responsible for issuing:

  • Building permits
  • Land disturbing activity permits
  • Processing applications for rezoning
  • Specific purpose
  • Variances

This Office administers:

  • Zoning
  • Soil Erosion
  • Sedimentation
  • Pollution Control
  • Flood Damage Prevention sections of the Rabun County Code of Ordinances