10/2/2020 City of Chamblee Planning and Development Department
5576 Peachtree Rd, Ste 102 • Chamblee, GA 30341 • 770-986-5010 • chambleega.gov
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PERMIT
Paper copies of this permit application will not be accepted. All accessory structure permit applications must
be emailed to chambleedevelopment@chambleega.gov. Permits may also be requested online by visiting the
City’s permit portal here: https://chamblee.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/chamblee.
A. Submit a PDF digital version of a site plan showing all existing structures, new structures or additions, curb cuts,
sidewalks, landscaping, utility locations and property/right-of-way/set-back lines and other pertinent details. For
interior finish only, no site plan is required. Plans must be to scale and include address and contact information for
the owner and design professionals. See Site Plan Review Checklist in this application packet for more information.
B. Submit a PDF digital version of the plans as required for the construction of all new buildings, additions or
remodeling involving structural changes. All plans should be clearly drawn to scale (feet/inches
Depending on the type of construction, plans may be required to be prepared by a registered design professional.
See Section 18-11 of the City Ordinances
for details on structural plan requirements. Site plans may be required to
be prepared by a registered surveyor at the discretion of the Planning and Development Department.
C. Fees. Building permit fees are based on standard Valuation Tables. (See Fee Schedule.) A Plan Review Fee of 25% of
the Permit Fee will be charged on all residential building permits (min. plan review fee/$100; min. permit fee/$150)
and 50% of the Permit Fee will be charged on all commercial building permits (min. plan review fee and permit
fee/$200). See NPDES fees and Erosion Control Bond amount on the Submittal Checklist on the following page.
Payment of the Plan Review Fee is required prior to plan review (a link to pay fees will be provided following permit
application submittal). Remaining fees are due prior to permit issuance.
D. Plan Revision and Resubmittal Process. Code compliance comments from the Department will be sent jointly via
email to the contact person and property owner listed on the application. All resubmittals must be submitted
electronically along with a separate document that includes detailed responses to any comments provided. The
applicant must work directly with any other outside review agencies, if required. An external agency route sheet will
be provided to the applicant upon permit application submittal if external reviews are required.
E. Plan Approval. When the plans are approved, an approval letter will be emailed to the primary contact and property
owner listed on the application. This letter will notify the applicant of any outstanding items necessary to issue a
permit. In addition, the applicant will be asked to submit one final digital copy of all plans. The applicant must also
provide all required outstanding, supporting documentation appropriate to the project (i.e. bonds, external
approvals, etc.) outlined in the approval letter. Once the plans are digitally signed by staff, the applicant will receive
an electronic copy via email to be printed and provided on site through the duration of the project. Once the
project is approved and all documents have been accepted, the City will issue the building permit and an inspection
information sheet.
Note: Individual PDF files may not exceed 50 MB. Larger files should be separated into individual PDFs.
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Notes to Contractors and/or Homeowner acting as Contractor:
• The street address and/or suite numbers must be clearly posted at all project locations.
• Construction dumpsters may not be placed in the street.
• The inspection card and an approved set of the plans must remain on the site at all times during construction.
• Permits are not transferable, nor are they refundable.
• An inspection information sheet will be provided upon permit issuance detailing all necessary inspections required by the City.
• Permits expire if work is not begun within 180 days or substantially completed within two years of issuance.
• A Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion may be obtained when all permits issued have approved final
inspections and all required fees, bonds, site work, documentation, and landscaping reviews have been completed.