Subdivisions & Plats

***NOTICE***: Electronic Plat Filing Requirements Effective January 1, 2017

Effective January 1, 2017, the State of Georgia requires that all plats recorded in Georgia be filed electronically. The review process for plats at the City of Savannah will not change, and the MPC will be responsible for electronic filing of signed, approved plats. For more information, view the memo "Electronic Plat Filing in Georgia".

Subdivision/Plat Application

• Subdivision/Plat Application
• Subdivision/Plat Application Instructions
• Environmental Site Assessments - Development Services Design Directive

Major and Minor Subdivision Plat Review Process Flow Charts

• Major Subdivision Plat Review Process Flow Chart
• Minor Subdivision Plat Review Process Flow Chart

Plat Review Checklists

• Major Subdivision Plat Review Checklist
• Minor Subdivision and Recombination Plat Review Checklist
• Supplemental Plat Review Checklist - Existing Building(s)
• Easement and Right-of-Way Plat Review Checklist

NOTE: Checklists are required to be submitted with the plat application.

Required Plat Signature Block Templates

• Major Subdivision Plat Signature Block
• Minor Subdivision PlatSignature Block
• Easement PlatSignature Block
• Minor Revision to a Recorded Plat Signature Block

Digital Plat Standards

• Digital Plat Submission Standards
• Digital Plat Submission Sample AutoCAD 2000 DWG File

Contact the City Surveyor at 912-651-6510, ext. 1862 or email with any questions about the subdivision or plat review process.