Community Roundtable - Planning Public Workshop - May 18 2026

The Walton County Community Roundtable meeting held on May 18, 2026, focused primarily on planning and development processes, with an emphasis on improving the land development code and permitting procedures. County officials and representatives from SwiftGV discussed the challenges of managing growth, the need for consistency, efficiency, and transparency in zoning and permitting, and the ongoing efforts to streamline application reviews through technology and improved communication. A key procurement-related topic was the county's three-year contract with SwiftGV to assist in modernizing and expediting the permitting and planning review processes. The meeting included detailed explanations of various application forms, environmental and flood zone considerations, and the use of GIS tools for property and zoning information. Attendees participated in interactive surveys to provide feedback on the land development code, and county staff encouraged public involvement to help guide future code revisions. Discussions also addressed the integration of multiple software platforms used in permitting, efforts to reduce review turnaround times, and the impact of delays on development costs. No specific contract awards or new procurement actions were announced, but the meeting highlighted ongoing vendor partnerships and technology investments aimed at improving county development services.