Community Roundtable - Planning Public Workshop - May 19 2026 8:30AM

This Walton County community roundtable meeting held on May 19, 2026, focused primarily on the building permit review (BPR) process and the ongoing land development code rewrite. County officials, including Commissioner Glidewell and development services staff, engaged with residents and stakeholders to gather feedback on the current permitting procedures, zoning, and development regulations. The discussion highlighted challenges such as lengthy permit review times, complex application forms, and the need for standardized operating procedures. The county is partnering with SwiftGov, an AI technology provider, to improve and streamline the BPR process over the next three years. Attendees participated in interactive surveys to provide input on zoning knowledge, land development code usability, and specific concerns. The meeting also included a demonstration of the county's GIS mapping tools to help residents better understand property zoning and development overlays. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but the partnership with SwiftGov and the focus on process improvements indicate future procurement activity related to technology and planning services.