Building and Planning

The Building and Planning Department, located in City Hall, is responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of ordinances and planning related development codes established to improve the physical environment and functional capabilities of the City. This Department is also charged with the task of reviewing plans and performing inspections of construction within the City limits to ensure that all structures are constructed safely and in compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances. In addition, the Building and Planning Department processes complaints from the citizenry and other departments regarding code violations ranging from environmental issues, zoning regulations, short and long-term rental violations, solicitation and encroachments within the City.

The Building and Planning Department handles the following:

• Site and building plans review
• Questions concerning zoning
• Development and subdivision inquiries
• Building, electrical and plumbing permits
• Inspection for all construction disciplines
• Water and sewer tap applications
• Code enforcement issues (overgrown lots, dilapidated houses, etc.)
• Applications to Architectural Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals or Planning Commission
• Building code questions
• Community Development grant information
• Sign approval and permits

Street Address: 120 North Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 939, Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: 843-545-4010
Fax: 843-545-4009

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon.- Fri.

Department Head: Sabrina Morris

Other Contact personnel:

• Stephen Stack, Building Official, 843-545-4010

• Janet Grant,  Code Enforcement Officer, 843-545-4010
• Ricky Martin, Building Inspector,  843-545-4010
• Matthew Millwood, GIS, 843-545-4010
• Debra Grant, Program Support Assistant, 843-545-4010