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 04, 2023

January 03, 2024

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December 11, 2023

January 17, 2024

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January 08, 2024

February 07, 2024

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January 22, 2024

February 21, 2024

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February 05, 2024

March 06, 2024

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February 19, 2024

March 20, 2024

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March 04, 2024

April 03, 2024

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March 18, 2024

April 17, 2024

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April 01, 2024

May 01, 2024

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April 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

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May 06, 2024

June 05, 2024

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May 20, 2024

June 12, 2024

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June 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

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July 08, 2024

August 07, 2024

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July 22, 2024

August 21, 2024

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August 05, 2024

September 04, 2024

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August 19, 2024

September 18, 2024

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September 03, 2024

October 02, 2024

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September 16, 2024

October 16, 2024

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October 07, 2024

November 06, 2024

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October 21, 2024

November 20, 2024

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November 04, 2024

December 04, 2024

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November 18, 2024

December 18, 2024

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December 02, 2024

January 01, 2025

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December 16, 2024

January 15, 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.