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Charter & Ordinances

The city clerk is responsible for maintaining the charter, code of ordinances and the Unified Land Development Code for the City of Gainesville.

Charter

The City of Gainesville was chartered Nov. 30, 1821. The charter defines the City's form of government and its powers. The current charter was approved by Gov. Nathan Deal April 11, 2012. View the City's charter here.

Code of Ordinances

Ordinances are written statutes, rules and regulations. They can be repealed or amended upon the passage of another ordinance. Many ordinances are codified, i.e., compiled into one formal document, for reference purposes. Ordinances that abandon, annex, zone or rezone defined tracts of property are not codified. The same is true for ordinances that levy taxes, i.e., set the millage rate. View the City's code of ordinances here.

Unified Land Development Code

The City of Gainesville, Georgia adopted the Unified Land Development Code Dec. 17, 2024 . The Gainesville Development Code outlines regulations governing zoning, land subdivision, historic preservation, land development, building and related activities. The Gainesville Development Code also controls site and architectural design; soil erosion, sedimentation and pollution control; signs and advertising devices, among other topics.

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