Garden City, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies to work within Garden City limits.

Department

City of Garden City Planning, Zoning and Building

Website

https://www.gardencity-ga.gov/177/Planning-Zoning-Building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine permit type through Planning, Zoning and Building.
2. Assemble plans and permit application materials required by the city for building and land disturbance work.
3. Submit to the city for review. An initial fee of $400 per each civil and building plan submittal, $800 total, is required to commence review, plus a $25.00 administrative fee.
4. Respond to plan review comments. Fees are based on up to two reviews, with additional review charges after that.
5. Pay permit and review fees before issuance.
6. Complete required inspections and final approvals.

Typical processing time: Not publicly stated.

Source: City of Garden City Planning, Zoning and Building

General Requirements

Garden City requires permits for single-family, multi-family, commercial, industrial, additions, renovations, accessory structures, fences, demolition, wells, roadwork, solar, and other listed work types.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Application materials and plans sufficient for city review
• Civil and building plan submittals for development plan reviews

Permit validity

Re-approval of expired permit fee of $450.00 is available within 30 days of original permit expiration; general expiration trigger not clearly stated.

Building code

Georgia state minimum codes apply unless locally amended.

Contractor requirements

Georgia state licensing rules apply.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Includes $300.00 temporary office permit, $300.00 move a structure permit, $400.00 demolition per lot, $500.00 land disturbance under one acre

Plan check fee

Initial fee of $400 per each civil and building plan submittal, $800 total, to commence review. Additional review after the second review is $650 per additional review.

Permit fee formula

Mixed. Building permits are largely square-foot based by occupancy and project type; many other permit types are flat fee.

Payment note

Applicant must pay initial review fees to start review and must pay the balance of certain third-party review costs before permit issuance.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Garden City Planning, Zoning and Building to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours

Not publicly stated

Additional Resources

• Building code: Georgia state minimum codes apply unless locally amended.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Regulatory Fee Schedule
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

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