The Fulton County Department of Environment and Community Development plans and promotes the orderly growth and development of the county and creates a favorable environment for business activities. It works to provide a healthy environment for the residents and encourage the efficient and equitable uses of the human and fiscal resources. This department is responsible for land use and environmental planning for zoning and permitting services. The Fulton County Department of Environment and Community Development provides geographic information system to the public and other county departments and the enforcement of the building, development and environmental codes. It is a part of Fulton County in Georgia.