Planning

The primary mission of the Planning Department is to promote the orderly growth of the City by preparing studies, plans, and public information programs, and working to improve development projects.

Street maps, zoning maps and zoning books are available for purchase. Free online Zoning Book.

To view the (PDF)s, you'll need to download Adobe Reader. It's free and only takes a few minutes to download.

Prices for Printed Copies

Zoning Book (PDF) – $20.00
Free online Zoning Book.
City Limit Map – $10.00
Zoning Maps
- (36 x 40) – $15.00
- (8.5 x 11) – $ 3.00

Call the Planning Department, (864) 231-2222, for more information.

District Designations
Adobe Reader. It's free and only takes a few minutes to download.

Living in Heritage Tree Districts (PDF)
Living in Historic Districts (PDF)
Complete Historic District Design Guidelines (PDF)

Cover (PDF)
Table of Contents (PDF)
Introduction (PDF)
Purpose (PDF)
Architectural Resources (PDF)
Rehabilitation of Historic Resources (PDF)
Additions (PDF)
Site Design (PDF)
Infill and Alterations to Non-Historic Resources (PDF)

Planning Commission
The City of Anderson Planning Commission consists of nine members with a representative from each ward and three citizens at-large. The Planning Commission fulfills its responsibilities to the governing body and community by making recommendations on planning, zoning and land development matters.