Building and Construction

If you are planning to undertake building and construction activities in Sandy Springs, you may find useful information located under the following areas of this website:

Permitting Process

Learn about obtaining your permit before beginning construction in the City.  This page covers the eight steps of the permitting process, from applying for your permit to receiving your certificate of completion.

• Inspections
• Certificate of Occupancy/Completion

Construction Permit Types

Please visit this page and its subpages for detailed information regarding specific permit types.

Developer Meetings

Developer Meetings are held every Thursday either virtual or in-person (hybrid). Please visit Schedule an Appointment. 

EasyBuild Permitting

The EasyBuild Permit Program is designed to simplify and accelerate the approval process for smaller accessory structures and simple decks. Appointments are available twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and offer 90-minute consultations slots with our staff. To schedule an appointment, please visit: www.spr.gs/Qless

Contact Registration

The Contact Registration process is primarily designed for contractors and trade professionals involved in construction projects. This system streamlines the permitting process by allowing the City to verify professional and business licenses annually.

Build Seminars 

Build Seminars are a series of educational seminars presented by the City's Community Development department. Visit this page to register for upcoming seminars and view presentation files from past seminars.

Multifamily Rental Housing (MRH)

Please visit this section to learn more about the Multifamily Rental Housing (MRH) program.  This program is jointly administered by Building Division, Code Enforcement, and Fire Department.

Plan Sandy Springs Website

Plan Sandy Springs is an online Permit Discovery tool for any homeowner, business owner, or developer.  It is a guided experience to help you discover where a project is allowed in the City, which permits you need to apply for, and an estimate of associated fees.

Build Sandy Springs Website

Please visit this section for our Build Sandy Springs permitting website.

Related Topics

State of Georgia Construction Codes

The City of Sandy Springs adheres to the Georgia Code. For a list of building codes currently being enforced in the State of Georgia (and the City of Sandy Springs), please visit the Construction Codes page on the Georgia Department of Community Affairs website. 

City Development Code and Zoning Maps

The City’s Planning and Zoning Division is responsible for implementing rules and regulations found in the City’s Development Code and Comprehensive Plan related to property development.

River Corridor Regulations

Proximity to the Chattahoochee River Corridor may impact construction projects. The river corridor is an area that contains any property within 2000 feet from the banks of the Chattahoochee River.

GIS Mapping

A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data. 

Green Community Incentives

A part of the City of Sandy Springs' The Next Ten Comprehensive Plan, the green community incentives offer businesses, residents, and private stakeholders new standards for environmentally responsible practices to follow. Learn more at Green Communities.