Walton County staff, SwiftGV kick off land development code workshops to streamline permitting

May 18, 2026

County planning staff and partner SwiftGV held a public workshop outlining the building permit review (BPR) process, key application forms, coastal and flood-zone requirements, and plans to use automated review tools and data consolidation to speed permit turnaround.

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Commissioner Curry opened the session by urging “thoughtful planning and responsible development” that is consistent and transparent, saying Walton County will aim for clarity and predictability as it updates its land development code.

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