Community Roundtable - Planning Public Workshop - May 21 2026 5:30PM

This Walton County community roundtable meeting held on May 21, 2026, focused on planning and development services, specifically addressing the building permit review (BPR) process and the ongoing land development code (LDC) rewrite. County officials, including Commissioner Anderson and development services staff, discussed efforts to improve transparency, clarify code language, and streamline permit reviews using technology such as Swift Gov's AI tools. The meeting included a GIS demonstration and a Q&A session where community members expressed concerns about code ambiguities, property rights, and the need for clearer communication and public notification regarding zoning and development decisions. The county emphasized ongoing outreach, including multiple public sessions and surveys, to gather input for code updates and improve the planning process. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussion highlighted the county's use of AI technology from Swift Gov to enhance planning and permit review efficiency.