Construction Permit Types
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Projects That Do Not Require a Permit
Projects that do not require permitting are typically cosmetic upgrades that do not involve licensed trades or alter the footprint of the property.
Examples include:
- Painting
- Flooring installations (carpet, tile, hardwood)
- Trim and baseboards
- Wall mounting for decorative items or televisions
- Door and window replacements within the existing framework
- Exterior siding replacement
- Roof replacement involving shingles only
- Gutter replacement
Building Permits
A Building Permit is required for projects involving:
- Multiple licensed trades
- Structural work
Some projects may also require special permits in addition to a Building Permit.
- Commercial Building Permits
- Accessory Structure
- Additions and Alterations
- Cell Tower/Antenna
- Construction/Sales Trailer
- Decks and Covered Porches
- Generator
- Interior Remodel
- New Building
- New Tenant Occupancy
- Reconstruction
- Roofing
- Solar Panel
- Townhouse – 4 or More Stories
- Residential Building Permits
- Accessory Structure
- Additions and Alterations
- Decks and Covered Porches
- Generator
- Interior Remodel
- Reconstruction
- Roofing
- Single Family House
- Solar Panel
- Townhouse – Up to 3 Stories
Construction Project Permits
- Demolition Permits
- Commercial – Full/Partial Demo
- Commercial – Interior Demo
- Residential – Full/Partial Demo
- Residential – Interior Demo
- Fence Permits
- Commercial – No Vehicular Gate
- Commercial – With Vehicular Gate
- Residential – No Vehicular Gate
- Residential – With Vehicular Gate
- Land Disturbance Permits
- Commercial – Site Improvements
- Residential – Site Improvements
- Subdivision Development
- Pool Permits
- Commercial – Indoor
- Commercial – Outdoor
- Residential – Indoor
- Residential – Outdoor
- Retaining Wall Permits
- Commercial
- Residential
- Temporary Structure Permits
- Commercial
- Tree Removal Permits
- Tree Removal
Trade Permits
Projects involving only one licensed trade may qualify for a single trade permit. These permits are typically issued within one business day.
- Electrical Permit Types
- Commercial
- Fire Alarm
- Low Voltage
- Residential
- Utility Reconnect
- Mechanical (HVAC) Permit Types
- Commercial
- Residential
- Plumbing Permit Types
- Commercial
- Fire Sprinkler
- Residential
Specialty Permits
Specialty permits are issued by Planning & Zoning and Public Works and are applied for separately through Build Sandy Springs.
- Plat Reviews
- Planning & Zoning
- Sign Permits
- Permanent – Ground Mounted
- Permanent – Wall Mounted
- Temporary
- Special Event Permits
- Special Event
- Film Production
- Utility Permits
- Right-of-Way Utility Permit
- Lane Closure Requests