Community Development
Department of Community Development
The major responsibilities of the Department of Community Development are the regulation, review, and inspection of land development and building construction. Our daily responsibilities include the following:
- Planning and zoning
- Enforcement of Carroll County ordinances
- Issuance of occupational tax certificates
- Residential and commercial building inspections
- Commercial and residential plan review
- Issuance of beer & wine licenses
- Soil erosion and sediment control ordinance
- Issuance of building permits
- Staff support for the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Staff support for the Board of Appeals
- Applications for rezoning, variances, and conditional use requests
Contact Information
Ben Skipper, Director
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Valerie Walker, Office Manager
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Bryan Partin, Chief Building Inspector
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Phone: 770-830-5861
Fax: 770-830-5866
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm
Requests for inspections can be called in 24 hours a day by phoning 770-830-5867 and leaving the proper information. Inspection requests made before 7:00 a.m. will go on that day's list.
E-Verify: To register and obtain an E-Verify User ID, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Other Community Development Resources
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Board of Appeals
Information on the Community Development Board of Appeals, including duties and meeting minutes.
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Building Permits
Documents and Applications for Building Permits
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Carroll County Comprehensive Plan: 2008-2028
The Carroll County Comprehensive Plan (2008-2028) is a living document that serves to guide the county’s future growth. The plan was officially adopted by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners in September 2008.
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Community Development Links
This page will contain additional resources pertaining to Community Development.
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Community Development Staff Directory
Who do I need to speak with concerning ...? Click here for a staff directory for the Department of Community Development.
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Ordinances and Applications
View all Ordinances and Applications
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Information on the Planning and Zoning Commission including duties and meeting minutes.
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Planning Documents
Click here to view other county plans relevant to the community, including the Passive Recreation Master Plan and Moore’s Bridge Master Plan.
Community Development News
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Feb
27Lee Gorman Retires
After many years dedicated to public service at the Sheriff’s Department and later as the Director of the Department of Community Development, Lee Gorman will be retiring from Carroll County government on March 1. Lee plans to travel, perfect his wood turning skills and watch minor league baseball games with his wife, Kay. We would like to congratulate him on a successful career and wish him a very happy, well-deserved retirement. He will be missed!
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Jun
29County Submits LWCF Grant for Moore’s Bridge Park
Community Development staff recently prepared and submitted a grant request to develop Moore’s Bridge Park near Whitesburg. This request was pre-approved for funding in June 2010.
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Jun
16Zoning Ordinance to be Updated
The Department of Community Development is currently working on a re-write of the Zoning Regulations.
