Planning and Government Services

Our Purpose

The CRC is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all people in the Coastal Region through the power of innovative planning. From comprehensive planning to zoning reform and more, the CRC provides the expertise to serve your community and prepare it for a successful future. Find out more about our basic services below.

View Regional Plans

In Georgia, comprehensive plans must go through a regional and state review to ensure alignment with broader planning goals. The review process can take up to 40 days, so local governments should account for this period when preparing their plans. Submit plan drafts and a transmittal letter to planning@crc.ga.gov, and visit the comprehensive planning page to learn more.
The CRC handles the DRI review process for local governments, requiring notification and the submission of a site plan, zoning map, and future land use or character areas map when a development meets the DRI threshold. Local governments cannot take action until the DRI process is complete. Click here to submit a DRI, and visit our DRI page to learn more about the process.
To contact the planning team, email planning@crc.ga.gov or visit the staff page for more contact information.