City of Georgetown, South Carolina

Building and Planning

The Building and Planning Department, located in City Hall, is responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of ordinances and planning related development codes established to improve the physical environment and functional capabilities of the City. This Department is also charged with the task of reviewing plans and performing inspections of construction within the City limits to ensure that all structures are constructed safely and in compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances.

The Building and Planning Department handles the following:

Site and building plans review

Questions concerning zoning and flood zones

Development and subdivision inquiries

Building, electrical and plumbing permits

Inspection for all construction disciplines

GIS, mapping, and addressing

Applications to Architectural Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals or Planning Commission

Building code questions

Sign approval and permits

Street Address: 120 North Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440
Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 939, Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: 843-545-4010
Fax: 843-545-4009

Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon.- Fri.

Department Head: Vacant

Other Contact personnel:

Ricky Martin, Building Inspector, 843-545-4010

Matthew Millwood, GIS Specialist, 843-545-4010

Debra Grant, Administrative Assistant II, 843-545-4010