City of Patterson

The joint Pierce County zoning ordinance requires a building/development permit before construction, erection, moving, demolition, or alteration of any building or structure. Patterson's historic-preservation rules separately require a Certificate of Preservation before physical/material exterior change to designated historic property.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the reviewed Pierce County or Patterson permit materials.

Building code

Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes as currently published by DCA, including 2024 IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, IFC, and ISPSC, 2023 NEC, and 2015 IECC, with Georgia amendments/supplements as applicable.

Permit validity

Permit expires if work does not commence within 6 months, or if work is abandoned for 6 months after commencement.

Owner-builder

Owner-contractor work is allowed if a homeowner affidavit is completed and notarized. Owner is responsible for the project and inspection scheduling.

Contractor requirements

County forms require contractor information and license number. Georgia residential contractors performing work over $2,500 must be state-licensed. Manufactured-home installers must hold a valid state license.

1. 01
   Contact Pierce County Planning & Codes to confirm zoning and site requirements.
2. 02
   If the property is on individual well/septic, obtain Health Department approval before seeking the county building permit.
3. 03
   Complete the county building permit and trade-permit applications.
4. 04
   Include plans, site plan information, contractor details, and homeowner affidavit if owner-builder.
5. 05
   Submit one set of building drawings for review. County materials state up to 10 business days for review and comment issuance if needed.
6. 06
   Obtain any required Road Department review for drainage/culvert issues.
7. 07
   Pay permit fees and receive the permit from Pierce County Planning & Codes.
8. 08
   Schedule required inspections during construction. For new homes, complete the building envelope test and blower door test before final inspections.
9. 09
   Obtain certificate of occupancy after all finals are complete.
10. 10
    If the project affects designated historic property, also coordinate with the Patterson Historic Preservation Commission for any required Certificate of Preservation before physical/material exterior changes.

Typical processing time: Up to 10 business days for plan review on new home construction. No separate public timeline was found for Patterson historic-preservation review.

Source: Pierce County Planning & Codes Department ↗

Permit forms state that payment of fees is part of permit issuance. No public online permit-payment workflow was found.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• 912-449-2037 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Inspections should be scheduled within 1 business day of the request.

Typical sequence: County materials publicly indicate building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections during construction. New homes also require building envelope and blower door testing before finals. Certificate of occupancy follows completion of final inspections.