The mission of the City of Newnan Planning and Zoning Department is to protect and enhance the quality of life for the current and future residents of Newnan through comprehensive planning and implementation strategies.

Planning & Zoning Operations

The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for a wide range of tasks related to growth and development in the City of Newnan. The department staff consists of a Planning Director Tracy Dunnavant, an Administrative Assistant Samantha Wood, GIS Analyst Randy Hill, two Senior Planners, Dean Smith and Chris Cole, and Special Projects Manager, Andrew Moody. The department handles public inquiries, annexation and rezoning requests, subdivision and site plan review, short and long range planning, grants administration, housing, mapping services, composition of land use regulations and assures implementation of the Community Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The department serves as an advisor to the City Council, Planning Commission, Historic Resource Commission, City Manager and Urban Redevelopment Agency.