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Applications and Forms
The City of Savannah’s permit tracking website, eTRAC: electronic Tracking, Review and Approval Center, is a one stop location to submit all zoning applications and track all development permitting activities within the City, and can be accessed at eTRAC.savannahga.gov. To access resources to assist you with use of the eTRAC site, please click here to access the eTRAC Resources and Forms page.
City Applications
City staff are responsible for zoning interpretations, temporary use permits, and business location approvals. When seeking answers to zoning questions, use the zoning information request for faster responses and the zoning confirmation letter for official, more comprehensive responses.
- Zoning Information Request Form
- Zoning Confirmation Letter Application (A $50 fee applies)
- Business Location Approval Application (needed for Business Tax Certificate)
- Home Occupation Form
- Temporary Use Application
- Child/Adult Day Care Home
Small Cell Telecom Permits
The Real Estate Services Department administers the permitting of small cell equipment within the City of Savannah, including the addition of new poles and antenna.
Zoning Applications
Applications are available to request amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and/or Map which will be presented to the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) for consideration and then forwarded to City Council for a final decision:
Applications that require an online submission are listed in the “Online Submission Portal” columns below. You must first download and complete the PDF of the appropriate application in the “Application” column of the table below. Once you finish the PDF application, you may submit it by accessing the online portal eTrac. Click the link in the Online Submission Portal column, log in or register, and upload the PDF application and pay your fees. You may access the application portal here: eTrac. If you do not have an existing account, click “Guest” in the upper right corner of the eTrac screen and then click “Register.” Applications will not be processed until fees are paid. If you have questions or need assistance, please call (912) 651-3108 or email planning@savannahga.gov.
Online Submission Portal | PDF Application |
Rezoning (Map Amendment) and Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment | Rezoning (Map Amendment) and Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment |
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) application must be filed for any variance that is not associated with a major development plan, an appeal of a zoning decision, relief for nonconforming uses and structures, and extension of a ZBA approval.
Online Submission Portal | PDF Application |
The MPC makes the final decision on the following zoning applications:
- Special Exceptions
- Variances for Development Plans (Note: This application is specifically for any variance associated with a major development plan only)
Application Submittals and Fees
All zoning applications must be submitted to the City’s Planning and Urban Design Office with payments made to the City of Savannah.
Application | Fee |
Zoning Board of Appeals – Residential | $620.00 |
Zoning Board of Appeals – Non- Residential | $1,300.00 |
Rezoning (Map Amendment) and Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment | $3,500.00 + $50.00 per acre |
Planned Development | $1,100 + $155.00 per acre |
Text Amendment | $3,000.00 |
Special Use Permits | $2,300.00 |
Special Exceptions | $1,000.00 |
Special Exceptions (Churches, family care homes, family daycare and institutional uses) | $500.00 |
Historic Preservation
Certain material changes in the appearance to resources within the Savannah Downtown, Victorian, Streetcar, Cuyler-Brownville, Ardsley-Park, Ardmore-Chatham Terrace and Historic Carver Village historic districts may require an application to secure a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Public Hearings
A resolution adopted by Mayor and Alderman outlines the policy and procedures for calling and conducting public hearings on zoning decisions.
Calendar of Meetings
Follow the below links to the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) website to see the calendar of meetings for: