COMPLETE PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS View Printable Version
- Rodent Letter- A letter from a licensed Pest Control Company stating they have inspected the property that is to be demolished.
- Two (2) site plans showing buildings, trees, road, and driveways for lots less than one (1) acre.
- Tree protection fence must be installed prior to any land disturbance activity.
o If no trees will be impacted (as defined by the Tree Ordinance), applicant needs to submit
a signed No Trees Impacted statement. If no trees are impacted include two photos
from different angles.
o Notation to be placed on the plans by Bureau of Buildings staff:
“Silt fencing and construction entrance/exit shall prohibit soil from exiting the site. This
permit is not valid if any existing stream is located on the property. A separate plan
review and approval is required from Site Development and Arborist.”
Note: An inspection may be required prior to demolition of property. Consult Bureau of Buildings at 404.330.6150 to determine if this requirement is necessary.
The intake process is the stage in which the permit application is created. During this stage, all drawings are submitted for review and approval.
Applications may be processed without the approval of the Bureau of Planning should the Bureau of Planning or the Bureau of Code Compliance determine the property to be unsafe and at least 50% percent destroyed or deteriorated.
A permit fee of $5.00 per $1,000.00 of valuation; or $50.00 whichever is greater, shall be paid. No permit is valid until such fees have been paid to the City of Atlanta and validated by Bureau of Treasury.
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A reinspection fee of $50.00 shall be imposed for each reinspection once a written notice has been issued requiring the correction of inferior work.
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All building construction begun prior to the issuance of a permit will result in doubled permit fees. Fees are not to exceed $1,000.
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Agency |
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Telephone |
| Bureau of Buildings |
Arborist Division |
404.330.6836 |
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Building Inspection |
404.330.6160 |
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Plumbing |
404.330.6170 |
GENERAL PHONE NUMBERS
| Bureau of Buildings |
404.330.6150 |
| Bureau of Planning |
404.330.6145 |
| Urban Design Commission |
404.330.6200 |
| Department of Watershed Management |
404.330.6224 |
PERMIT ISSUANCE
Once plans are approved, the permit will be released for issuance by the plan reviewer. The plans are then verified and finalized and paid for at the City of Atlanta, Department of Finance.
Note: Acceptable methods of payment are electronic check, cash, VISA, MasterCard, or certified check. Business checks will not be accepted.
Bureau of Buildings conducts inspections subsequent to the issuance of a permit. Additional inspections are also conducted by the Department of Watershed, Site Development Division. To request an inspection, click here.
Building Inspection Division
404.330.6160 (office)
404.331.8901 (fax)
The Building Inspection Division inspects all building permits for compliance as well as handling complaints. Building inspections also issue Certificates of Occupancy.
Electrical Division
404.330.6180 (office)
404.658.7374 (fax)
The Electrical Division is responsible for the inspection of all electrical and low voltage permits for code compliance as well as complaints and power authorizations.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Division
404.330.6265 (office)
404.658.6982 (fax)
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Division inspects all HVAC and gas for code compliance.
Plumbing Division
404.330.6170 (office)
404.658.6881 (fax)
The Plumbing Division inspects all plumbing and sprinkler permits for code compliance. Plumbing also handles complaints and sewer tap approvals.
Zoning Division
404.330.6175 (office)
404.331.8902 (fax)
The Zoning Division inspects all sign permits for code compliance, approves all building permits for zoning compliance, and conducts zoning research and verification. Click here for information regarding online zoning verification.
ZONING
Zoning Requirements are governed by the City of Atlanta Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance contains zoning classifications with corresponding zoning requirements for permitted uses.
For a complete copy of the City of Atlanta Zoning Ordinance,
click here.
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grading and drainage,
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storm water management,
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connections to sanitary sewer, stream bank buffers, and flood plains; and
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erosion and sediment control.
Note: Standard plan review fees apply.
ARBORIST DIVISION
In order to preserve and minimize trees from being destroyed during development or any other land disturbance, the City of Atlanta has enacted a Tree Protection Ordinance. The Tree Protection Ordinance, administered by the Bureau of Buildings, Arborist Division, requires a fifteen (15) day posting period on sites that require tree removal. For more information on tree postings, tree removal, or arborist plan review and inspections, please visit the Arborist Division.
Additional Arborist Information
PLANNING
The Bureau of Planning reviews requests for demolition of buildings that been determined not to be unsafe by the Bureau of Code Compliance or the Bureau of Buildings. To determine if the proposed future use of the property will require rezoning, or if the property will create open space, a special use permit or a change to the Comprehensive Development Plan.
All demolition permit applications must state the reason for such permit, as well as include the future use of the property to be demolished.
Reference: Municipal Code, Part III, Part 8, Chapter 2, Article B, Section 8-2076
All properties within a City of Atlanta historic zoning category must obtain a Type IV Certificate of Appropriateness before continuing the building permitting process.
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Approve compliance with Zoning regulations
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Assign street addresses
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Construction Documents / Building
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Plan Review
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Arborist Approval
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Issuance of all building permits
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Fee calculation
City of Atlanta, Bureau of Planning - 404.330.6145
City of Atlanta, Urban Design Commission - 404.330.6200
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Approve plans for conservation, historic and landmark zoning districts
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Review projects utilizing City of Atlanta Capitol funds
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Review of projects involving City of Atlanta property or right-of-way
City of Atlanta, Department of Watershed Management - 404.330.6081