Mitchell County Building & Zoning Department
Department Head: Thomas Wade, Building Inspector,
Zoning Administrator
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Street Address: 18 North Court St., Camilla, GA 31730
Mailing Address: PO Box 302, Camilla, GA 31730
Phone: (229) 336-2060
Fax: (229) 336-2362
Email: mczoning@mitchellcountyga.net

Meetings: Mitchell County Planning Commission meet – 3rd Thursday of each month 27 North Court St., Camilla – Mitchell County Board of Commissioners meeting room Planning Commission Board is made up of 10 citizens appointed by the county commission residing outside of the city limits.

Description of Services:

• Issue building permits. (Brochure) Mitchell County requires that structures be built to the International Building Codes. A Georgia State license is required for Contractor, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical (A/C) work; Unless the homeowner is actually doing the work on his/ her own single-family dwelling (the homeowner will be required to sign a liability waiver). The owner or builder applies for the permit with Mitchell County Building & Zoning.
  

Items needed for a Building Permit:

• Well and/or Septic Tank Permit from the Health Department
  (229-336-2055)
• If a driveway is needed – permit from Mitchell County Public Works Dept. (229-336-2048). On a state highway, permit from Georgia Dept. of Transportation (229-430-4198) is needed.
• Site Plan showing building setbacks and location of driveway.
• House plans or a sketch for review. (Bldg. Inspector retains until final inspection).
• Contractor’s business license and state card.
• Plumber’s business license and state card.
• Electrician’s business license and state card.
• HVAC’s business license and state card.
• If the owner is doing all of his own work, contractor information is not needed.
• Elevation Certificate if in a Flood Zone.

Required Inspections – It is the contractor's responsibility to see that these and all other applicable requirements are met:

1. FOUNDATION – Before pouring concrete (excavated with steel in place)
   
2. ROUGH-IN– Before concealing electrical, plumbing, and framing (prior to insulation)
   
3. FINAL INSPECTION – Before occupying premises
   

• Issue business licenses.
• Issue mobile home location permits, and inspect the setup of the home.
• Zoning enforcement and rezoning assistance. After determining the zoning of your property we will assist you in the rezoning process if a change is required for your intended use.
• Subdivision Regulations (see brochure).
• Code Enforcement. The Code Enforcement officer addresses blight, nuisances, and enforces the code by the Mitchell County ordinances to maintain a clean and safe environment for the citizens in our community.
• FEMA Flood Maps are available in our office for your review.
  

Planning and Zoning Department informational Brochures:

• Building & Zoning Brochure (Information before you purchase land)
  
• Building Codes and Information Brochure (Information before you build in Mitchell County)
  

Planning & Zoning Department Application Forms:

• Land Division/Subdivision Application
  
• Zoning Application

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