Overhaul of City Zoning Published for Public Feedback

A draft of the New Zoning Ordinance (NewZO) has been jointly published by the City of Savannah and the Metropolitan Planning Commission. The proposal seeks to update the City’s zoning ordinance which was adopted in 1960.

“Our zoning ordinance has never been overhauled to reflect the numerous changes that have occurred in the last 50 years,” said Planning and Urban Design Director Bridget Lidy. “This proposal will simplify our zoning code and provide much needed updates to parcels of land that have seen their use change as Savannah has grown.”

Over the next few weeks the public will have several opportunities to learn more about the project and provide feedback. The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) will hold meetings at the Arthur Mendonsa Conference Room located at 110 E. State St.

A formal Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 23 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the MPC

Walk-in Open House sessions will be held at the MPC: Thursday, May 10 and Thursday May 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 1:00p.m. For more information and to provide feedback, please visit www.NewZO.org or contact the MPC at (912) 651-1499

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