The Zoning Officer is responsible for helping to implement land-use and development policies by assisting builders, developers and citizens with all zoning matters ranging from public inquiry and development of residential property to expansion of an existing business or the construction of a major commercial or industrial center. The Zoning Officer interfaces with developers, engineers and the like with city officials and departments that have involvement with any type of development or construction. The Zoning Officer also serves as advisor to the City Council and associated committees, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Design Review Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, and others as may be required.

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for confirming compliance or noncompliance with Forsyth City Code, including the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances and issuing directives as appropriate. The Code Enforcement Officer responds to citizen inquiries or complaints of all code violations and issues warnings and citations as needed. To be effective and efficient, code enforcement needs the cooperation of residents and businesses.

Click here to see answers to the most frequently asked questions about code enforcement in our community.

Click here to view Forsyth's Zoning Ordinance.

Click here to view the Forsyth Zoning Map.

Click here for the Zoning Certification Procedure.

Addendum Fee Structure

Fee Structure

	Citizen Complaint Form [pdf]
	Pre-Application Review Form [pdf]
	Rezoning - Conditional Use- Variance Applications [pdf]
	Zoning Compliance Application [pdf]
	Parade Permit [pdf]
	Yard Sale Permit [pdf]