PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Pickens County Administration Facility
222 McDaniel Avenue, B-10
Pickens, SC 29671
Phone: (864) 898-5956
Fax: (864) 898-5795

Nathalie Schmidt, AICP, LEED AP
County Planner
Phone: (864) 898-5953
Fax: (864) 898-5795

Visit www.2030pickenscounty.com for more information about the Pickens County Comprehensive Plan.

MISSION

The mission of the Pickens County Planning Department is to set the direction for sustainable growth, livable communities, and the effective management of our natural resources and infrastructure systems.

GOALS

• To implement the goals and objectives set forth in the Pickens County Comprehensive Plan
• To implement and streamline the procedures set forth in the Unified Development Standards Ordinance
• To develop and implement a Community Planning Program for Pickens County
• To assist Pickens County departments, agencies, and citizens on planning related projects
• To promote education and training programs in planning and land use law at the staff level and citizen level
• To improve the Planning Department databases and reports to better serve the citizens, County Council, and County staff
• To continue to develop citizen brochures and other planning documents to educate the public on departmental and ordinance procedures and schedules