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1. Does Morgan County regulate the zoning in the municipalities?

No, each of the four municipalities in Morgan County has its own zoning regulations. The inverse is also true - the City of Madison does not regulate zoning in Morgan County and can not answer questions about Morgan County’s zoning regulations. You may either visit our offices at 162 N. Main Street or call (706) 342-1251 x1226 if you are uncertain as to whether your property is located in the City of Madison’s jurisdiction. When asking for free zoning verification, please assist us by having the street address and/or tax parcel of the property.

2. How is a piece of property zoned?

The Planning Department maintains the City of Madison's official zoning map. An unofficial copy is updated regularly and is on display in the Main Street & Planning offices at City Hall, and the official signed copy is held by the City Clerk. You may either visit our offices or call (706) 342-1251 x1226 to find out what a parcel of land is zoned. When asking for free zoning verification, please assist us by having the street address and/or tax parcel number of the property.

3. How do I get a plat approved?

All plats for properties in the City of Madison are to be reviewed and signed by the Planning Department. We encourage you to take advantage of our free courtesy review by bringing your plat (i.e., survey, boundary survey, lot split, recombination plat) to receive comments within 24 hours, or if possible, while you wait.

For plat review, please bring four original signed copies (maximum size - 11 inches by 17 inches) for review and recording purposes. There is no charge for plat review if the plat creates no new buildable lots of record. [NOTE: Bring additional copies if you would like signed copies for yourself.] Once a plat is approved, please take the plat for recording to the Clerk of Superior Court. For recording fees, please check with Morgan County at (706) 342-3605.