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Planning & Development
This department helps guide growth and development within the city and is committed to providing the community with high-quality, proactive services and programs to enhance the quality of life for Dublin residents, businesses, and visitors and to promote a well-designed, physically integrated, livable and prosperous community.
City Planner
The department is led by City Planner Sharon Eveland, who oversees the city’s comprehensive planning and land use efforts, as well as community and economic development, historic preservation, housing, and grant administration. Additionally, Sharon serves as liaison for the Dublin Downtown Development Authority and the Dublin Laurens Land Bank Authority.
In October of 2025, the City implemented a new fee schedule and new processes for permit issuance. Please view this letter for an overview of those changes. Click here to view the new fees associated with Planning & Development.
Divisons
Fillable Forms, Permits, and Applications
Development Plan Review and Permitting Process
Building Permit Application
Sign Permit Application
App for Variance, Rezoning, & Conditional Use
Zoning and Plan Review Form
Annexation Application
Certificate of Appropriateness Application for Historic Review Board
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Citizen Boards
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of seven members and serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters relating to municipal planning, land use, and development. The board hears requests for annexation, rezoning, and conditional uses. The powers of this commission are derived from City ordinances.
Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Dublin City Hall
Zoning Appeals Board
The Zoning Appeals Board, composed of five members, is a quasi-judicial board responsible for reviewing administrative appeals and variance requests. The board is convened only in cases where an applicant has requested an appeal or variance and requires interpretation of local ordinances to render decisions.
Meetings: First Monday of the month (as needed) at 5:30 pm at Dublin City Hall
Historic Review Board
The Historic Review Board, consisting of seven members, is the governing body of Dublin’s local historic district, which include Bellevue Avenue and Downtown. The board reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness related to exterior material changes to properties located within the historic district. With an established local historic district and a presiding review board in good standing, the City of Dublin is a Certified Local Government, which gives access to certain preservation grant funding, among other benefits.
Meetings: Third Tuesday of the month at 5:15 pm at Dublin City Hall