The City of Winder's Planning and Development department is dedicated to serving the community by ensuring that our residents are informed and meeting the zoning ordinances and building regulations adopted by our City's Council, and by implementing comprehensive planning to ensure that Winder remains a thriving and desirable place to live, work, and play.

Whether you're a homeowner with a question about your property or are a developer seeking to contribute to our City's growth, we're here to provide guidance and expertise. Together, we can ensure that Winder remains a beacon of thoughtful growth and community-minded progress. 

The City of Winder’s Planning and Development department is responsible for all land development activities within the City of Winder. Our service areas including land use planning, zoning, permitting, licensing, and inspection services.

Starting a project soon? Call us at 770-867-3510 for help determining if a permit is required, then apply online through our Citizen Portal using the button below.

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Planning & Zoning

Land use, policies, and plans

Planning & Zoning

Development Team

Schedule a meeting with our team

Development Team

GIS

View interactive maps of Winder

GIS

Business License

Business registration, renewals, and more

Business License

Permits & Inspections

Apply for a building permit

Permits & Inspections

Code Compliance

Report a code enforcement violation

Code Compliance

Code of Ordinances

Search and browse the City's Code of Ordinances

Code of Ordinances

Developers Hub

Resources for commercial developers

Developers Hub

Arborist

Learn about what the City's arborist does

Arborist