Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission
We are the bridge between Chatham County, metropolitan Savannah, and our neighboring low-country communities. We are privileged to work with our governmental partners at all levels to responsibly balance growth and development while preserving our unique natural and historic treasures. Through collaboration and uniting urban planning, development, transportation, zoning, historic preservation, and natural resource planning, we live our motto:
Planning the Future, Respecting the Past.
Announcements
CORE MPO - Request for Proposals 2025
➤ The Chatham County – Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) on behalf of the Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO) and Effingham County is requesting proposals to provide Engineering Design Consultant Services for the SR 26/US 80 CORRIDOR STUDY, PHASE II FROM THE BRYAN COUNTY/EFFINGHAM COUNTY LINE (OGEECHEE RIVER) TO THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY/CHATHAM COUNTY LINE.
➤ If interested in receiving a complete copy of the RFP specifications, please go to our website at https://www.thempc.org/Core/RFP2025.
Historic Preservation Board
➤ EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 2024, 12:00 a.m.:
➤ All Historic Preservation Commission submissions, including STAFF reviews will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission. This process will continue until further notice.
SAVANNAH (May 16) – The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission recently released
its “Citizen’s Guide to Government” digital document and the new district maps for Chatham County,
the City of Savannah, and the Savannah-Chatham County School Board on its website.
The Citizen’s Guide to Government document is a comprehensive visual guide outlining all the elected
officials serving Chatham County with contact information for citizens’ use. The list consists of
officials from local to federal offices.
Chatham County and Savannah’s new district maps are now available at www.thempc.org.
Individuals can download the maps as Adobe PDF documents for print.
Quick Links
2025 Calendar Of Meetings
Upcoming Meetings & Events
| Apr 09 2025 | Savannah Historic District Board of Review 01:00 PM Mendonsa Hearing Room, 112 E State St, Savannah, Ga Agenda Register |
| Apr 15 2025 | CORE MPO BPAC 10:00 AM Virtual Meeting Agenda Register |
| CORE MPO TEPIAC 02:00 PM Virtual Meeting Agenda Register | |
| Apr 17 2025 | CORE MPO TCC 02:00 PM Mendonsa Hearing Room, 112 E State St, Savannah, Ga Agenda Register |
| Apr 22 2025 | Chatham County Zoning Board of Appeals 09:00 AM CANCELLED Agenda Register |
| The Planning Commission 01:30 PM Mendonsa Hearing Room, 112 E State St, Savannah, Ga Agenda Register | |
| Apr 23 2025 | CORE MPO Board 10:00 AM Mendonsa Hearing Room, 112 E State St, Savannah, Ga Agenda Register |
| Historic Preservation Commission 02:00 PM Mendonsa Hearing Room, 112 E State St, Savannah, Ga Agenda Register | |
| Apr 24 2025 | City of Savannah Zoning Board of Appeals 10:00 AM Mendonsa Hearing Room, 112 E State St, Savannah, Ga Agenda Register |
| May 01 2025 | Savannah - Chatham County Historic Site & Monument Commission 04:00 PM Mendonsa Hearing Room, 112 E State St, Savannah, Ga Agenda Register |
News
The CORE MPO adopted the FY2024 UPWP at the Feb 2023 meeting
Job Opportunities
The MPC is seeking qualified candidates for the following position. This position is open until filled.
➤ Contract Planner
➤ Transportation Planner
Send resumes to Pamela Everett, Assistant Executive Director, Compliance & Operations at: everettp@thempc.org.
Subdivision Stakeholder Meeting Audio
City of Savannah Redistricting
The City of Savannah provides linked documents for information regarding the redistricting process for the City Council.
Countywide Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) process
The countywide Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) process is being overseen by the MPC. Please go to https://mpc.compplan2040.org/Home/ServiceDeliveryStrategy for further details.
Newsletter and Special Publications
MPC's 2024 Annual Report
MPC's Adventure Book
CATCast Ep 8
➤ Faye DiMassimo, Executive Director/CEO Chatham Area Transit
➤ Melanie Wilson, Executive Director and CEO of Chatham County Metropolitan Planning Commission
➤ Ann Purcell, Vice Chairman of the State Transportation Board for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
Together, they'll dive deep into discussions on transportation planning, regional development, and the visionary strides being made in shaping our community's transit landscape.