Community Development
The Department of Community Development is responsible for working with the citizens of Sandy Springs and its development community, the Planning Commission, boards and the elected officials while managing current and long-range planning, permitting, inspections, code enforcement and other activities in support of the City's vision, mission and goals.
The department is responsible for providing comprehensive land-use and environmental planning, zoning and permitting services, development review, and enforcement of building, zoning, development and environmental codes. The department accomplishes these tasks through its three divisions:
The Department of Community Development also is responsible for the administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the department will use its annual allocation of federal funds to support initiatives that are eligible for CDBG assistance.
Please be advised that the Sandy Springs Mayor and City Council have adopted a Resolution to reduce the fees collected by the Department of Community Development by fifty percent (50%) for a period of one (1) year beginning February 16, 2010. This reduction DOES NOT include impact fees collected by the department.
View the City of Sandy Springs Community Development Fee Schedule
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The staff of the City of Sandy Springs wants to ensure that they are able to provide accurate and timely information to the representatives and residents of the City’s neighborhoods and communities. Please send the names and contact information of your community’s representatives to PZ@sandyspringsga.org.
Note: All information sent to the staff will be verified prior to use by City. Please note if you would like your contact information to be confidential.
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Effective January 2008, single-family homes in Sandy Springs will be required to fill out out a special form before the Department of Community Development will approve a permit. For more information, call Community Development at 770-730-5600.
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Pursuant to Georgia Law (OCGA Chapter 41, Title 43) building permits shall only be issued to licensed residential-basic, residential-light commercial or general contractors. An affidavit will be provided at the permit counter and on-line. Please bring proof of your license when applying. Note: there is an exception for property owners constructing a building for their own use.
For further details see: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/contractors/
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All occupancies of both residential and commercial structures require a valid Certificate of Occupancy (CO). A final inspection memo or sign off from the Fire Marshall’s office is NOT sufficient to occupy a commercial building or space, including tenant finishes. Please be advised that requests for COs must be made at the offices of the Community Development department and may require up to one week to complete.
Sandy Springs Noise Ordinance: Hours of Construction Activity Generating Noise
Changes to Apartment Fire Hydrant Inspection
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