Bogart is a city with it’s eye on the future! With plans in the works for municipal improvements, we strive to move forward while keeping our traditions intact.

The Oconee County Planning Commission assists Bogart for review and recommendations for projects and input as needed and has a Bogart representative on the commission.

Resources

• City of Bogart Charter

Oconee Planning and Development Office

Oconee Planning and Development Office analyzes and provides recommendations to the City’s elected officials in regards to rezoning, variance, annexation, and land use plan amendment applications, amendments to the development code, and the adoption of new ordinances and regulations pertaining to planning and development.

This office also...

• Enforces the provisions of local and state building construction codes through site inspections and plan review.
• Issues building permits
• Conducts inspections for compliance with erosion and sedimentation control regulations.
• Gives interpretations of local and state building construction codes.

Property Taxes

Property taxes are collected by Oconee County through combined billing and are due on November 15 each year.  Athens -Clarke County City residents taxes are due by October 20 each year.

The City of Bogart is a part of the Oconee County Joint Comprehensive Plan and participates in long and short term strategic planning. Two appointed citizens represent Bogart and serve on the Planning Commission and the Development Authority of Oconee County. Council also chairs its own committee for future growth and development.

Permits

Building permits are required for any new structure or any structure that is altered over 100 sq. feet. Fees are based upon the square footage and the type of structure.  Building Permit Application, Checklists, etc. can be found HERE.

All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed by the State of Georgia. Proof of license must be given before any permits will be issued.

Applications for electrical permits, heating & air permits, and plumbing permits are available at City Hall or can be downloaded and printed at home from the links below. 

• Electrical Permit Application
• HVAC Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application

The City of Bogart contracts all inspections with Oconee County.  For Zoning, Subdivision and other applications and and checklists, click HERE.

Zoning

Copies of the Zoning Ordinance are available at City Hall for purchase. The Official Zoning Map is also available at City Hall  for public review.

The Bogart City Council adopted the Bogart Unified Development Code at the August 12, 2024 meeting. The adoption of the Bogart Unified Development Code shall repeal Bogart Code of Ordinance Chapters 34 (Stormwater Management), 35 (Erosion and Sedimentation Control) and 39 (Land Development), and the previously adopted Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and the Manufactured Housing Ordinance.

Bogart Unified Development Code: Adopted 08/12/2024

• Cover Page
• Outline
• Article One - Purpose
• Article Two – Uses
• Article Three – Restrictions
• Article Four – Lots
• Article Five – Subdivisions
• Article Six – Parking
• Article Seven – Signs
• Article Eight – Landscaping
• Article Nine – Environmental Protection
• Article Ten – Design Standards
• Article Eleven – Stormwater
• Article Twelve – Procedure
• Article Thirteen – Appeals
• Article Fourteen - Administration 
• Article Fifteen – Definitions
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C

 City of Bogart Zoning Map (Citywide) Adoped 08/12/2024 HERE