The Community Development Department administers current city land use policies and provides planning for future land uses. The Community Development Director is Glenice Stephens.

The Community Development Department mission is to ensure courteous, consistent, and professional assistance through quality management of the department according to the regulations adopted by the Mayor and Council as well as regulations set forth by the State of Georgia.

The vision of the City of Sylvester Community Development is to improve and maintain the present and future quality of life for all residents, businesses, and visitors within the City Limits of Sylvester, Georgia. The City of Sylvester Community Development encompasses Planning and Zoning, Building Permits and Inspections, Business Licenses, Code Enforcement.

Contact Info

Address
Community Development Department
102 South Main Street
Sylvester, Georgia 31791

Phone: (229) 773-7719

EFFECTIVE APRIL 11, 2016

THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE AN OFFICE LOCATION IN THE CITY OF SYLVESTER WILL BE REQUIRED TO GET A REGULATORY LICENSE:

  • GENERAL CONTRACTORS
  • ELECTRICIANS AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
  • PLUMBING and PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
  • HVAC TECHNICIAN and HVAC CONTRACTORS
  • GAS TECHNICIAN or GAS FITTER
  • ALL OTHER SUBCONTRACTORS
  • PEDDLERS
  • PAWN BROKERS
  • CARNIVAL/CIRCUS
  • TAXICABS and LIMOUSINE OPERATORS

PER THE CITY OF SYLVESTER BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE AND AS PROVIDED BY O.C.G.A. 48-13-9

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PERMIT FEES:

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