Development Review Committee Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines

The Development Review Committee (DRC) holds weekly meetings every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Hall County Government Center (2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia 30504) in the 3rd floor conference room.  During these meetings, customers meet with DRC staff and discuss potential development projects.  Plans may also be submitted for review during these meetings.  Attendance at the DRC meeting is not mandatory; however, the meeting can be very informative and help you understand the review process as it relates to a particular development.  Applicants may also submit plans for distribution in advance of the meeting.  Plans submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. each Tuesday will be distributed the following day at the DRC meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does “Development Review” work?

Plans are submitted to the Planning Department and then routed to all other reviewing departments simultaneously so that comments can be made and compiled in a timely and effective manner.  Once you submit your permit application, the associated civil plans are reviewed by technical experts to ensure compliance with development codes and regulations.

The preliminary review takes two weeks. As each reviewer completes the review, he or she will either approve the plans or return marked-up plans with comments to the Plans Review Coordinator (PRC).  Once the review period is complete, the PRC will return comments to the customer for revisions.

How do I know if my project requires Development Review?

The review process is required for commercial projects, multi-family developments, industrial projects, major subdivisions, and institutional projects.   If you are unsure if your project will require a review contact Sarah McQuade, Plans Review Coordinator, at 770.297.5544 or smcquade@hallcounty.org. 

Do I have to attend the Development Review meeting?

Attendance at the Development Review meeting is not mandatory; however, the meeting can be very informative and help you understand the review process as it relates to a particular development. 

I submitted for Development Review, but my plans weren’t approved. Now what?

Many projects require resubmittals. Have your plans revised to satisfy the comments from the reviewers and then resubmit to the Plans Review Coordinator who will redistribute them to the Development Review Committee.

Development Review Fees

Development Review Committee Members