The Planning Commission

The Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission hears and makes decisions on zoning-related petitions in unincorporated Chatham County and the City of Savannah. The board is composed of 12 members appointed by Chatham County and the City of Savannah, as well as two ex-officio members: the County Manager and the City Manager. Staff support is provided by the Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission.

The Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission's regular meeting is held every three weeks on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at 112 E. State Street and is open to the public. Pre-meetings begin at 12:30 p.m. Those with business to conduct with the Planning Commission are directed to the Applications, Instructions, and Forms section of this website to obtain the correct form(s). Please note the meeting cutoff dates on the calendar of meetings below. Cutoff time is the close of business (typically 5:00 p.m.).


2023 Meetings
Meeting Date Cutoff Date (revised dates in green) Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Jan 17, 2023 Dec 20, 2022 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Feb 07, 2023 Jan 20, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Feb 28, 2023 Feb 10, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Mar 21, 2023 Feb 24, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Apr 11, 2023 Mar 13, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
May 02, 2023 Apr 05, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
May 23, 2023 Apr 28, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Jun 13, 2023 May 19, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Jul 13, 2023 Jun 09, 2023 Cancelled
Jul 11, 2023 Jun 14, 2023 Rescheduled
Jul 25, 2023
Special Called
Jun 14, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Jul 25, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Aug 15, 2023 Jul 20, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Sep 05, 2023 Aug 11, 2023 Rescheduled
Sep 12, 2023 Aug 11, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Sep 26, 2023 Sep 01, 2023 Agenda Minutes Audio Video
Oct 17, 2023 Sep 22, 2023 Agenda Audio Video
Nov 07, 2023 Oct 13, 2023 Agenda Audio Video
Nov 28, 2023 Nov 01, 2023 Agenda Audio
Dec 19, 2023 Nov 21, 2023
Jan 16, 2024 Dec 20, 2023
MPC Members
Appointed By
Ms. Karen Jarrett, ChairwomanCity of Savannah
Mr. Travis H. Coles, Vice-ChairmanCity of Savannah
Mr. Wayne Noha, SecretaryChatham County
Ms. Laureen Boles, TreasurerCity of Savannah
Ms. Elizabeth EpsteinCity of Savannah
Mr. Shedrick ColemanChatham County
Mr. Joseph B. ErvinCity of Savannah
Mr. Dwayne StephensCity of Savannah
Mr. Tom WoiwodeChatham County
Mr. Jeff NotricaChatham County
Ms. Traci AmickChatham County
Mr. Joseph T. WelchChatham County
Mr. Michael Kaigler, County ManagerEx-Officio
Mr. Jay Melder, City ManagerEx-Officio