This department has been very active recently as Franklin County has seen phenomenal interest in the county by renewable energy developers. This trend is likely to continue into the next three to five years.

The primary activities of the Planning & Zoning Department includes

• approval of Building Permits and Site Plans
• working with the Planning Commission on Land Use changes
• working with the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Variance and Conditional Use Permits

Ordinances and Zoning Applications