PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
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Planning For Your Future
The Planning and Development Department plans for the future growth and management, livability and community prosperity of Camden. The department oversees all planning and development activities including the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning and land development regulations.
We work with developers, neighborhoods, businesses and citizens on site plans and reviews, community development projects, and redevelopment assistance. We also ensure public safety, health, and welfare of the community by the enforcement of requirements specified in all codes and ordinances.
Rezoning
Property owners that are interested in rezoning property or having their property annexed into the city should contact our Director of Planning & Development Shawn Putnam. Requests for rezoning must be submitted at least 21 calendar days prior to the date of a Planning Commission meeting to be considered at that meeting. The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and recommend approval or denial of the request. City Council then will consider the recommendation and approve or deny the request.
Subdivisions
Subdivisions are approved by either the City Planner or Planning Commission depending on the number of new lots and the location of the property. Any request for a subdivision including more than five (5) lots, located in the Camden National Register Historic District, Kendall Mill National Register Historic District, or designated as a Historic Property by City Council must be approved by the Planning Commission. Contact Director of Planning & Development Shawn Putnam for more information.
Land Development & Plats
Plats for recording are approved by Director of Planning & Development Shawn Putnam. Plats must meet the requirements for final plats in Section 156.033 of the Land Development Regulations.
Find our land development application here.
Learn about our recently implemented Development Impact Fees.
Other Resources
See our District Overlay and Land Use maps, as part of our Comprehensive Plan.
Learn about our Design Guidelines
See if your property is within Camden City Limits
See if your property is a registered Historic Property
Helpful Links
Building Inspections
A Building Permit is required for any new construction, demolition, moving, repair or enlargement of a house or commercial building within city limits.
Variances and Appeals
Looking for relief from a requirement in the Zoning Ordinance, such as a setback or building height requirements? The request must meet strict standards for unnecessary hardship as described in state law and appeals are reviewed on an as-needed basis. Apply here.
Zoning Ordinances
Looking for information on Camden’s zoning ordinances? They guide development in accordance with existing and future needs of the community and to promote public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, appearance, prosperity and general welfare.
Code of Ordinances
Camden’s Code of Ordinances is constantly evolving, but an online version is available for use by our citizens and other interested parties; updated twice a year to reflect changes.
Helpful Resources
Looking for helpful tools, applications and downloads for planning and development purposes?
We’ve assembled everything in one place for your convenience.