Planning and Development
The City of Covington's Planning and Development Department works to improve and maintain the quality of life for all of Covington's residents by protecting our natural environment and promoting health, safety and welfare through land use regulation and comprehensive planning.
Planning & Development Department
2194 Emory Street NW | Covington, GA 30014
770-385-2020
The 2024 Downtown Master Plan is now available. Select here to view the plan.
Planning and Development is responsible for reviewing, permitting, licensing and inspecting all construction within the Covington city limits. In doing so, the Department enforces all relevant codes and ordinances, and provides technical assistance to the Mayor and Council as well as many of the City's Boards and Commissions.
The following services are offered by the Planning and Development Department:
- Review and Issue Permits (Building, Fence, Signs, Yard Sale, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
- Inspections
- Code Enforcement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Occupation Taxes
- Business Licenses
- Plan Review
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Historic Preservation
You may view the Covington Municipal Code of Ordinances HERE.
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