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 Ordinance

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

• 2009 Zoning Ordinance (PDF) (with amendments through 11-15-16 final draft)

Newton County Development Regulation Ordinances

• Newton County Development Regulations (PDF) March 4, 2003, working copy with Amendments through March 21, 2017

Development Services Documents

• Fee Schedule (PDF)
• Newton County Comprehensive Plan (PDF)