The Planning and Zoning Department oversees the Zoning & Land Development Standards to preserve the highest quality of life for Dorchester County residents.

Staff is responsible for:

• Administering the zoning ordinances
• Assisting with the permit process
• Staffing the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Staffing the Planning Commission
• Reviewing tree removal permits
• Overseeing the Comprehensive Plan
• Insuring proper zoning of property

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Our Team

Director: Kiera Reinertsen

Senior Planner: Mark Davis

Planner: MJ Blatchford

Planner: Emily Wynn

Zoning Code Enforcement Officer: Ron Pappas

Land Surveying Technician: Tiffany Heber

Land Surveying Technician: Juanita Williams 

Admin III: Jennifer Cook