Electronic Plan (ePlan) Review
Effective October 1, 2018, the Augusta, Georgia Government, in collaboration with the Richmond County Health Department, is launching a new process for the submission, review and approval of development projects. As part of the Augusta’s Going Green initiative, electronic plan (ePlan) review replaces the traditional paper-based process for submitting development projects, such as land subdivisions (Development Plans), Final Plats, and Site Plans (and including, but not limited to, other development-related projects, such as grading and erosion and sedimentation only plans & right-of-way abandonments).
The electronic plan (ePlan), consisting of:
ePlan and "going green” has multiple benefits to all individuals involved in the plan review process that include:
The electronic plan (ePlan), consisting of:
- digital copy (PDF format) of the traditional plans submitted
- the computer-aided design (CAD) file
- all supporting documentation such as calculations, reports and required forms and worksheets
ePlan and "going green” has multiple benefits to all individuals involved in the plan review process that include:
- costs production of paper plans will be reduced
- trips to Planning and Development to drop off plan submittals and resubmittals (or shipping plans to Planning and Development) will be almost totally eliminated
- P&D staff time for plan distribution to the various reviewing departments will be drastically reduced
- efficiencies will be created externally in communication to the design engineers and their developers on plan review status and required plan review revisions for resubmittal (as applicable)
- a central repository will be created for all plan review comments, and
- most important of all, the plan review process will be greatly streamlined!
ePlan Process Workflow
Submission Process
- Submit an application for development project review
- Plans should be submitted online via the ePlan Application
- PDF should include every sheet that would normally be part of print submission
- CAD (DWG) file is preferred to be in GA State Plane. For CAD recommendations, please see the Digital Data Technical Guide
- Any resubmittals for conditional approvals or denials should not be sent until all comments are received by reviewing agents as each resubmit is subject to a resubmittal fee (for each resubmittal)
- Plans should be submitted online via the ePlan Application
- Fee Payment & Submittal
- Payment for submittals / resubmittals must still be made with Planning & Development either:
- Via the Application: Credit Card at the end of the application form
- Via Email: sending the Credit Card form via email to P&D
- In person: payments can be made via cash, check (Payable to Augusta P&D) or via VISA/MasterCard
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As of May 1, 2019 the fee per disturbed acre is $55.00; made payable to the Augusta Planning and Development Dept.
- Payments sent via email or made in person can only be done so during the hours of 8:30am-9:30am, Tuesday through Friday
- Please call Planning & Development at 706-821-1796 to make such payments upon confirmation of fee total
- Payment for submittals / resubmittals must still be made with Planning & Development either:
- ePlan Assignment for Review
- Once payment is made for all fees and all digital submissions are received. Planning & Development will proceed with assignment of a Site Plan/Subdivision number
- If all the necessary documents are submitted, the application is accepted for review. The applicant and owner will receive notification of acceptance, with a direct link to the review details.
- The ePlan Review is initiated in the system, along with provided documents for the various departments/agencies
Review Process
During this implementation period, if you have any questions regarding ePlan submission or encounter any difficulties, please contact the following:
For Planning & Development inquiries:
Kevin Boyd, Development Services Manager: Ph: 706-821-7173
General inquires can be emailed to: Planning & Development Email
For Planning & Development inquiries:
Kevin Boyd, Development Services Manager: Ph: 706-821-7173
General inquires can be emailed to: Planning & Development Email