Planning Advisory Commission (PAC)


Your contact for the PAC: John Renfroe - jrenfroe@columbusga.org


The Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) serves in an advisory capacity to the Planning Department with regard to:

  • A comprehensive plan or parts thereof for the development and redevelopment of Columbus
  • Regulations for the subdivision of land and amendments thereto
  • Other such matters as may be required by ordinance

The Commission is made up of seven regular members and two alternates. PAC has no legislative powers but is appointed by the Columbus City Council to listen to the concerns of citizens and developers, evaluate recommendations made by the planning staff and make recommendations to Council.

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PAC Board Meetings

Application Deadline

Meeting Date/Time

Agenda/Staff Report & Minutes & Summary

December 16, 2024

January 15, 2025

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January 06, 2025

February 05, 2025

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January 21, 2025

February 19, 2025

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February 03, 2025

March 05, 2025

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February 18, 2025

March 19, 2025

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March 17, 2025

April 16, 2025

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April 07, 2025

May 07, 2025

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April 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

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May 05, 2025

June 04, 2025

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May 19, 2025

June 18, 2025

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June 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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July 07, 2025

August 06, 2025

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July 21, 2025

August 20, 2025

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August 04, 2025

September 03, 2025

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August 18, 2025

September 17, 2025

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September 02, 2025

October 01, 2025

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September 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

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October 06, 2025

November 05, 2025

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October 20, 2025

November 19, 2025

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November 03, 2025

December 03, 2025

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November 17, 2025

December 17, 2025

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Contact Information

For more information about the Planning Advisory Commission, please contact John Renfroe, (706) 653-4421 or via email at jrenfroe@columbusga.org.


Application Process

Applications to appear before the Planning Advisory Commission must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5:00 PM on the applicable application deadline date. Required signs must be posted at the time of application submission. A site plan is required with all applications for all high-density residential and commercial zoning requests. No applications will be accepted unless the applicant submits all pertinent information and required signs are posted.


The applicant or his appointed representative must be present at the Planning Advisory Commission meeting and at the public hearing held by the Columbus City Council.The applicant will be notified regarding the date and time of the public hearing held by Council.


Meetings will be held at the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of the Citizens Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way.  Google Maps »


Applications must be submitted to the Planning Department of the Columbus Consolidated Government before 5:00 p.m. of the deadline date along with all applicable fees. Required signs must be posted at the time of application submission. A site plan is required with all applications for all high-density residential and commercial zoning requests. No applications will be accepted unless the applicant submits all pertinent information and required signs are posted.


**Tuesday dates due to holidays.