About the Planning Department
It is the mission of the Department of Planning and Development to protect and encourage the vitality and livability of the city's existing residential neighborhoods; encourage the development of new sustainable neighborhoods through effective and creative design techniques; promote the sustainability of the city's commercial and industrial economic base; improve regional mobility through multi-modal transportation planning and initiatives and enhance the safety, health and the quality of life of the residents of the City of Dothan.

Responsibilities & Divisions
The Department is responsible for directing and coordinating activities related to long range planning, preserving and protecting historic, scenic and downtown restoration districts; land development code administration and enforcement, development plan review, construction plan review, inspection services, neighborhood revitalization and community development.

The Planning & Development Department consist of the following activities:

• Land Development(Zoning, Subdivisions, Historic Preservation)
  • Applications for Board of Zoning Adjustment, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission
  • Board Documents, Agendas, Meeting Minutes, By-Laws and Guidelines
• Business License
  • How do I obtain a Business License
• Application for Business License
• How do I renew my Buisness License online
• Whiskey or Liquor Tax Return

• Permits and Inspections
  • Permit Applications
  • Yard Sale Permit   
• Transportation Planning
• Community Development (Façade Grant Applications and CDBG Applications)
• Long Range Planning 
• Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)

    

What's NEW in Planning & Development  

• Dothan GIS Maps
• 2017 Certified Subdivision Regulations Approved July 19, 2017                       

• Business License Process Flow Chart  
• Affordable Housing Study Presentation 

• Zoning Ordinance incorporating ordinance 2018-115 
• Ordinance - Restaurant Carry Out Adopted 05/15/2018
• Highway 84 East Corridor
• Notice of 84 Corridor Study Presentation, Thursday May 17, 2018  

  

Resources

• Agendas, Minutes, Staff Case Reports, and Bylaws for Boards & Commissions                                       

• Dothan Information Packet

• 2010 Census Data 
• Board Service Interest Form
• Maps  (Zoning & Historic District Maps)  

• Dothan Quick Facts                                                           

• Dothan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan                                                                                              
• Search Archive Center  

     

 Link to the Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DDRA):