The Community Development Department is responsible for working with the citizens of Canton, Boards and Commissions, the development community and the elected officials while managing the current and long-range planning, land development, building construction and code compliance for the City of Canton.

• Check the Status of an Application
• Online Permitting & Licensing Portal
• Online Permitting & Licensing Portal Help

Schedule an Inspection

1. Sign into our online portal
2. Visit us at 110 Academy Street, Canton

Available Development Incentive Districts

• CBD (Central Business District)
• City Wide
• LCI Zone (Liveable Centers Initiative)

City Demographics

• Demographics
• Business

City Maps

• City GIS

Development Code

• City of Canton Unified Development Code
• Chapter 12: Standard Details

Forms

• Public Hearing Application (not including Variances)
• Variance Application
• 2026 Hearing Schedule
• Community Information and Input Meeting Sign-In Sheet

How to Obtain a Sign Permit

• City of Canton Sign Permitting Process

Native Plants of Georgia U.G.A.

• The Complete Guide to Native Plants for Georgia
• Native Plants for Georgia Part 2: Ferns
• Native Plants for Georgia Part 3: Wildflowers
• Native Plants of North Georgia Photo Guide