Snellville, GA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Handles building and development permitting inside the City of Snellville; city also uses contracted services for building inspections and construction plan review.

Department

Department of Planning and Development, Building Department

Address

2342 Oak Road, Snellville, GA 30078

Phone

770-985-3500

Website

https://www.snellville.org/planning-development/building-development-permitting

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine permit type and obtain the correct city checklist/application packet.
2. For commercial permits, submit Fire Marshal approved plans and a building plan submittal form for city review.
3. Plans are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis; revisions may be requested by the building inspector, zoning administrator, city engineer, or planning director.
4. After plan approval, submit the building permit application and any county utility receipts or supporting affidavits.
5. Pay permit fees and receive permit issuance.
6. Schedule inspections by phone at least 24 hours in advance; complete finals and obtain CO as applicable.

Typical processing time: Initial plan review may take up to four weeks and is generally completed in less than two weeks, depending on submittal timing.

Source: Department of Planning and Development, Building Department

General Requirements

Required for owners, authorized agents, or contractors who construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, change occupancy, or install/alter regulated electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plan submittal form
• Fire marshal approved plans where required
• Business license registration for general contractors
• Subcontractor affidavits and copies of valid business/state licenses
• County water/sewer receipts where applicable

Building code

Enforced under Chapter 300, Buildings, of the Snellville Unified Development Ordinance and Georgia state construction codes.

Owner-builder

Owner and authorized agent applications are recognized by the city, but detailed owner-builder affidavit rules were not summarized on the public page reviewed.

Contractor requirements

General contractors must register annually with the city using a current Georgia business license; subcontractors must submit affidavits and valid business and state licenses.

Fees

Plan check fee

Yes, plan review fee is collected at time of plan submittal.

Permit fee formula

Commercial new construction fees are calculated at $6.00 per $1,000 of construction cost using SBCCI data sheet multiplier; interior finish/alteration/renovation uses city fee schedule; CO fee is separate.

Payment note

CO fee of $50 is added to commercial building permit fees and paid upon permit issuance.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Portable heating appliances
• Portable ventilation equipment
• Portable cooling units
• Certain piping within equipment

Important: The city page lists mechanical exceptions; additional exemptions should be verified from the city code or permit packet.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 770-985-3513 or 770-985-3514 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

At least 24 hours in advance required.

Time windows

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only.

Typical inspection sequence: City process references plan review, permit issuance, inspections during construction, and final approvals/CO; exact sequence depends on project type.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Enforced under Chapter 300, Buildings, of the Snellville Unified Development Ordinance and Georgia state construction codes.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Residential Single Family, New/Additions/Remodels Permit Packet
• License lookup guide: Georgia Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Georgia Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Georgia hub: Georgia Contractor License & Permit Hub

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