Unincorporated Coffee County

Coffee County states there are no zoning restrictions, ordinances, or building codes within the unincorporated areas except subdivision regulations and flood damage prevention rules. Development in flood hazard areas requires a county development permit.

Note: The county FAQ says there are no zoning restrictions, ordinances, or building codes in unincorporated Coffee County except subdivision regulations and floodplain rules. No public county exemption list for general building work was located.

Building code

The county FAQ states no building code is adopted for unincorporated areas except floodplain and subdivision-related rules.

Permit validity

Flood development permit expires if no work is commenced within six months of issuance. The driveway permit expires one year from approval. Community development permits for certain planned communities require work to begin within one year of issuance.

Owner-builder

Not specifically published for ordinary county construction. For floodplain development, the applicant signs the application and consents to inspections.

Contractor requirements

For driveway construction, the applicant may contact a licensed contractor to install the driveway. The county permit itself does not publish a broader contractor licensing rule.

Source: Coffee County Highway Department / County Engineer's Office ↗

1. 01
   No general county building permit process is published for ordinary construction in unincorporated areas.
2. 02
   For county development permits in flood hazard areas, complete the Coffee County Development Permit Application and submit it to the County Floodplain Administrator.
3. 03
   Wait for a written determination from the Floodplain Administrator.

Typical processing time: The flood hazard determination page says the determination will be made within five business days of receipt.

Source: Coffee County Highway Department / County Engineer's Office ↗

• (334) 894-6112 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Driveway inspections request one business day notice. Floodplain applications are reviewed by the floodplain administrator.

Inspection hours

Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: For floodplain development, the County Floodplain Administrator or representative may make reasonable inspections to verify compliance. For driveways, the engineer's office inspects the proposed location, then inspects installation before fill material is placed over the pipe.

Source: Coffee County Highway Department / County Engineer's Office ↗