Planning & Code Department
The Sylacauga Planning and Code Department promotes public health, safety, and general welfare through implementation and enforcement of the City's ICC and NEC codes along with sign, planning, and zoning ordinances. The office can be reached at 256-401-2425 from 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. weekdays.
The Planning and Zoning section coordinates all proposed City projects, both residential and commercial, prior to the permitting phase. In addition to advising the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment & Appeals, it is responsible for dealing with issues related to zoning, setback requirements, subdivisions, signs, variances, non-approved home-based businesses, grants, economic development planning and other aspects of community planning.
PLANNING AND CODE TOPICS/QUESTIONS
Contact the Planning and Code Department with questions regarding the following:
INSPECTIONS
Inspection hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Although inspections must be requested 24 hours in advance by calling 256-401-2425, accommodations may be authorized during and after normal business hours for incoming inclement weather and emergencies.
ORDINANCES/CODES
Zoning Ordinance (2020)
Zoning Map (2020)
Zoning Ordinance Update (2021)
Manufactured Home Ordinance (2019)
Flood Damage Ordinance (2020)
FEMA National Flood Insurance Elevation Program Certificate and Instructions (2019)
Cell Tower Ordinance (2021)
Nuisance Abatement Ordinance (2021)
Building Codes (2020)
APPLICATIONS
Residential Permit Application (Microsoft Excel format)
Residential Property Owner Application (Microsoft Excel format)
Commercial Permit Application (Microsoft Excel format)
Commercial Property Owner Application (Microsoft Excel format)
Permit Fee Refund Application
Sign Permit Application
Rezoning Application
Board of Adjustment & Appeals Application
PLANNING AND CODE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
The Planning and Code Department consists of two full-time personnel: Interim Director and MEP Inspector Mike Whetstone and Administrative Secretary Shannon Plexico.
The Planning and Zoning section coordinates all proposed City projects, both residential and commercial, prior to the permitting phase. In addition to advising the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment & Appeals, it is responsible for dealing with issues related to zoning, setback requirements, subdivisions, signs, variances, non-approved home-based businesses, grants, economic development planning and other aspects of community planning.
PLANNING AND CODE TOPICS/QUESTIONS
Contact the Planning and Code Department with questions regarding the following:
- Flood Information/Maps
- Drainage
- Street Trees
- Street Paving/Sidewalks
- Inspection Requests
- Permits
- Zoning
- Annexation
- Subdivisions
- Planning Commission
- Board of Adjustment & Appeals
- City Limits
- Residential Building Codes
- Commercial Building Codes
- Swimming Pools
- National Electrical Code
- ICC Plumbing Code
- ICC Mechanical Code
- ICC Fuel Gas Code
- City-Owned Building Maintenance
INSPECTIONS
Inspection hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Although inspections must be requested 24 hours in advance by calling 256-401-2425, accommodations may be authorized during and after normal business hours for incoming inclement weather and emergencies.
ORDINANCES/CODES
Zoning Ordinance (2020)
Zoning Map (2020)
Zoning Ordinance Update (2021)
Manufactured Home Ordinance (2019)
Flood Damage Ordinance (2020)
FEMA National Flood Insurance Elevation Program Certificate and Instructions (2019)
Cell Tower Ordinance (2021)
Nuisance Abatement Ordinance (2021)
Building Codes (2020)
APPLICATIONS
Residential Permit Application (Microsoft Excel format)
Residential Property Owner Application (Microsoft Excel format)
Commercial Permit Application (Microsoft Excel format)
Commercial Property Owner Application (Microsoft Excel format)
Permit Fee Refund Application
Sign Permit Application
Rezoning Application
Board of Adjustment & Appeals Application
PLANNING AND CODE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
The Planning and Code Department consists of two full-time personnel: Interim Director and MEP Inspector Mike Whetstone and Administrative Secretary Shannon Plexico.