Planning Department

The City of Jasper Planning and Zoning Department works to create land use plans and programs that assure new development, population growth, and the revitalization of existing facilities in Jasper that are in line with the city's 20-year comprehensive plan (PDF, 4.94 MB)(opens in a new tab). A secondary focus of the department is to work with prospective developers, and organizations such as the Jasper Industrial Development Board, Jasper Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, among others, to drive and support economic growth. Planning and Zoning projects include new construction, land development, infrastructure, utility work, and economic development. City code enforcement is also a function of this department as it relates to property issues, unsafe structures, accumulation, and zoning.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Provide staff assistance to the Mayor, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment
Administer the City Zoning Ordinance/Subdivision Regulations
Provide information concerning zoning and land development (residential and commercial)
Process land use applications (rezoning, conditional uses, variances, and special exceptions)
Enforce the Sign Ordinance
Nuisance Abatement (grass/weeds, inoperative vehicles)
Commercial zoning violations

Planning Department

Visit our Jasper Public Portal to apply for permits, request an inspection, and submit a service request, such as a pothole.

INTERACTIVE COUNCIL DISTRICT MAP (opens in a new tab)

INTERACTIVE ZONING MAP(opens in a new tab)

City Planner/Zoning Administrator