Code Department

Welcome to the Code Department page of your City of Monroe website! We wish to provide as much information and assistance as possible. Should the need arise, please do not hesitate to let us know of concerns regarding the health, safety, and welfare of the community as well as community standards which we all strive to improve. We also handle questions about zoning issues, plan review, code enforcement, and permitting of construction projects. We are available to assist in these endeavors as well. Serving in this capacity is why we are here.

~Patrick Kelley, Code Director

The Code Department has many responsibilities which include:

Receiving and processing applications for building permits, rezoning, variances, and inspection of building sites for compliance with safety and building codes.
Assisting builders and developers when needed in the development of residential and commercial properties.
Keeping and maintaining the current official zoning map of the City of Monroe.
Keeping and maintaining the future land use map.
Keeping records of all violations and enforcement actions.
Abatement of nuisance buildings and properties.
Maintaining neighborhoods free from junk cars, overgrown vegetation, and other debris.
Functioning as Secretary to both the Planning Commission and the Historical Preservation Commissions, maintaining for public record the minutes and all other documents incidental to the procedures of these Commissions.

Historic Preservation Commission

The mission of the Commission is to protect the historical, cultural, and aesthetic heritage of Monroe for the benefit of its citizens; to stimulate revitalization of the business district; to enhance historic attractions as a catalyst for tourism development; and to encourage the use of federal tax incentives for the rehabilitation of historic properties listed on the National Register. A primary activity of the Commission in carrying out these mandates is to review construction activities in nine historic districts and eight individual historic sites.

Planning and Zoning Commission

In order to guide and accomplish a coordinated and harmonious development of the city which will, in accordance with existing and future needs, best promote the public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, the Monroe Planning Commission, hereinafter referred to as the planning commission, is hereby created and established.

Planning and Zoning committee members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council, and serve five year terms.

Contact Information

Code Director
Patrick Kelley

Phone
770-207-4674

Email
pkelley@monroega.gov

City Hall
215 N. Broad Street
Monroe, GA 30655

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