Planning & Zoning

The Building, Planning and Development (BPD) Department oversees all planning, zoning, and building activities for Auburn. BPD helps developers and citizens understand what type of development and construction is permissible and what approvals/permits that are required. We are happy to discuss projects, even those still in concept. If you have questions or need to start a development or construction project, email the Building, Planning and Development Department or call us at 260-925-6449 for assistance.

Permit Applications & Fees

  1. BPD Public Records Request Form (PDF)
  2. Easement Vacation Application Kit
  3. Improvement Location Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Temporary Sign Permission Sheet (PDF)
  5. Zoning Verification Request Form_2020 (PDF)

Planning Documents

  1. 2018 Trails and Sidewalk Plan (PDF)
  2. Auburn 2040 - The Road Ahead (Appendix) (PDF)
  3. Auburn 2040 - The Road Ahead (Comprehensive Master Plan) (PDF)
  4. DeKalb County Action Plan (PDF)
  5. Downtown Facade Improvement Grant Overview (PDF)
  6. Downtown Parking Map (PDF)
  7. Downtown Revitalization Plan (PDF)
  8. East Central Neighborhood Study (2014) (PDF)
  9. Fences, Walls and Hedges Residential Requirements (PDF)
  10. Future Land Use (PDF)
  11. Future Public Facilities Plan (PDF)
  12. Future Thoroughfare Plan (Streets) (PDF)
  13. Future Thoroughfare Plan (Trails and Sidewalks) (PDF)
  14. Right of Way Vacation Application Packet (PDF)
  15. Swimming Pool Requirements (PDF)

Zoning, Subdivision, Ordinances & Development

  1. MS4 Construction Site Stormwater Runoff - Section 161 (PDF)
  2. Official Zoning Map (PDF)
  3. Overlay Districts (PDF)
  4. Unified Development Ordinance (PDF)

Plan Commission Applications

  1. Development Plan Application Kit
  2. Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  3. Ownership Affidavit Form (PDF)
  4. Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Fee Schedule (PDF)
  5. Plan Commission Application (PDF)
  6. Primary Plat Application Kit
  7. Replat Application Kit
  8. Rezoning Application Kit
  9. Secondary Plat Application Kit

Board of Zoning Appeals Applications

  1. Appeal Application Kit (PDF)
  2. Auburn Plan Commission, BZA Fee Schedule (PDF)
  3. Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  4. Ownership Affidavit Form (PDF)
  5. Special Exception Application Kit (PDF)
  6. Variance of Development Standard Application Kit (PDF)
  7. Variance of Use Application Kit (PDF)