The Planning and Community Development Department administers all land use activities within the City limits. The department utilizes sound land use policies and practices that enhance, preserve, conserve, and improve the livability of the City of Grovetown while promoting awareness and shaping future growth of the community.

The Planning and Community Development Department receives, reviews, and processes rezoning requests, site plans, residential subdivision and commercial development plans, conditional use requests, and other related development requests. In addition, the department provides support for the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.