MISSION STATEMENT
To effectively manage community change in both the short and the long term with regard to land use, transportation, historic preservation and overall development so that a positive environment, that is productive and beneficial to all citizens of Athens-Clarke County, is obtained.
The tools used in achieving this mission include the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Flood Protection Ordinance, Street Numbering Ordinance, Environmental Areas Ordinance, Tree Management Ordinance, Historic Preservation Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) developed in conjunction with the Madison Athens-Clarke-Oconee Transportation Study (MACORTS), and the Athens-Clarke County Geographical Information System (GIS).