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.).


2025 Meetings
Meeting Date Cutoff Date (revised dates in red) Agenda Action Minutes Minutes Audio Video
Jan 06, 2026 Dec 13, 2025 Agenda Minutes
Jan 27, 2026 Jan 02, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Feb 17, 2026 Jan 23, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Mar 10, 2026 Feb 13, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Mar 31, 2026 Mar 06, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Apr 21, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 Agenda Minutes
May 12, 2026 Apr 17, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Jun 02, 2026 May 08, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Jun 23, 2026 May 29, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Jul 14, 2026 Jun 18, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Aug 04, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Aug 25, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Sep 15, 2026 Aug 21, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Oct 06, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Oct 27, 2026 Oct 02, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Nov 17, 2026 Oct 23, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Dec 15, 2026 Nov 20, 2026 Agenda Minutes
MPC Members
Appointed By
Mr. Travis H. Coles, ChairmanCity of Savannah
Mr. Tom Woiwode, Vice-ChairmanChatham County
Ms. Laureen Boles, SecretaryCity of Savannah
Mr. Jeff Notrica, TreasurerChatham County
Mr. Stephen PlunkCity of Savannah
Ms. Coren RossChatham County
Mr. Joseph B. ErvinCity of Savannah
Mr. Dwayne StephensCity of Savannah
Ms. Karen JarrettCity of Savannah
Ms. Traci AmickChatham County
Mr. Joseph T. WelchChatham County
Mr. Michael Kaigler, County ManagerEx-Officio
Mr. Jay Melder, City ManagerEx-Officio
Ms. Amanda WilsonChatham County