Development Services

Our Services

The Newton County Department of Development Services provides services for Unincorporated Newton County and consists of the following Divisions:

• Building Permits (includes City of Mansfield, City of Oxford and Town of Newborn)
• Business licenses
• Code enforcement
• Planning and Development
• Zoning

County Zoning Ordinances

The department is committed to providing excellent community service and follows the Newton County Zoning Ordinance and the Newton County Development Regulations.

Newton County Zoning Ordinance

• Newton County Zoning Ordinance Opens a New Window.  With amendments through 09/03/19

Newton County Development Regulation Ordinances

• Newton County Development Regulations (PDF) Opens a New Window.  March 4, 2003, working copy with Amendments through March 21, 2017

Newton County Water Resources Ordinance

        Newton County Water Resources Ordinance Opens a New Window. 

Development Services Documents

• Fee Schedule (PDF) Opens a New Window. 

Newton County Comprehensive Plan

• Newton County Comprehensive Plan (PDF) Opens a New Window.