Information Needed for a Building Permit

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1 Information Needed for a Building Permit To purchase a building permit for New Construction in Stephens County the following items are required: 1. A copy of a recorded plat of the property on which you intend to build, or if in a recorded subdivision the street name and lot #. 2. A copy of the recorded easement if the property does not front a county road. 3. A sketch or drawing indicating the approximate location of the proposed structure including the distance from property lines, creek, stream, branch or any body of water located on the property. 4. A basic floor plan layout with rooms, windows, doors, decks, etc (does not have to be scaled). 5. A copy of the approved septic tank permit, or if on sewer, a copy of the paid receipt or a letter indicating approval to tap on. 6. If driveway or any work abuts a State road or State right of way, a copy of the State issued permit prior to issuance of a County building permit. (contact Steve Kelly at GDOT ). 7. A copy of the approved culvert permit, if required from the Road Department. To obtain a Commercial Building Permit Contact the Building Department. To obtain a building permit for exterior appurtenances connected to or attached to such building or structure the following items are required: 1. A sketch or drawing indicating the approximate square footage of the construction and the location of the proposed structure to the dwelling including the location from the property line. 2. A copy of the approved septic tank permit, or if on sewer a copy of the paid receipt or a letter indicating approval to tap on (if applicable). To obtain a mobile home permit: 1. A copy of the recorded plat of the property on which the home is to be set, or if in a subdivision, the street name and lot number 2. A sketch or drawing indicating the approximate location of the proposed structure including setbacks from the property line. 3. A copy of the recorded easement if the property does not front a County Road.

2 4. A copy of the approved septic tank permit, or if on sewer, a copy of the paid receipt or a letter indicating approval to tap on. 5. A copy of the location and relocation permit from the Tax Commissioner s office. Note: 1. No permit shall be issued for any lot not meeting the minimum lot ordinance addresses will not be issued until the permanent driveway is in place. The driveway does not have to be paved or graveled but must be in its final permanent place at the time E911 Mapping office comes to assign the address. Electric, Gas, Mechanical or Plumbing Upgrades. 1. Letter noting scope of work to be performed. 2. Make and model of any new equipment. 3. Any and all requirements associated with upgraded system. Building: PERMIT FEES Stephens County uses a one-permit building system. This means the builder/owner pays all of the fees associated with the residential construction at the time the building permit is purchased. Residential Building Permit 1,000 sq. ft. or less $ ,001 sq.ft. to 2,000 $ ,001 sq.ft. to 3,000 $ ,001 sq.ft. to 4,000 $ ,001 and over $ plus $0.20 per sq. ft. Plus: Decks / Porches 1,000 sq. ft. or less $ ,001 and over $100.00

3 Building permit for exterior appurtenances, Mobile Home and Upgrades: Exterior Appurtenances - Unfinished garages, carports, swimming pools,etc. 600 sq. ft. or less $ sq. ft. and over $ Mobile Home Single Wide $75.00, Double Wide $ Plus: Decks / Porches 1,000 sq. ft. or less $ ,001 and over $ Upgrades including: Electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing. One Time Only $35.00 Commercial Construction Permit Fees Stephens County uses a one-permit building system. This means the contractor/owner pays all of the fees associated with the construction at the time the permit is issued. 1,000 sq. ft. or less $ ,001 sq.ft. to 2,000 $ ,001 sq.ft. to 3,000 $ ,001 sq.ft. to 4,000 $ ,001 and over $ plus $0.35 per sq. ft.

4 Agricultural/Farm Structure Permit Buildings 200 to 1000 $25.00 Buildings 1001 to 5000 $25.00 plus $.015 per square foot over 1000 Buildings Over 5000 $85.00 plus $.02 per square foot over 5000 Warehouse 1,000 sq. ft. or less $ ,001 sq. ft. to 2,000 $ ,001 sq. ft. to 3,000 $ ,001 sq. ft. to 4,000 $ ,001 and over $ plus $0.035 per sq. ft.

5 Re-inspection Fees: These fees are associated with re-inspections influenced by non-compliance of the requested inspection, not being ready for called in inspection, or other reasons for re-inspection: First re-inspection $25.00 (no charge if items on first inspection report are corrected at time of first reinspect) Second re-inspection $25.00 Third re-inspection $50.00 Fourth or more re-inspection $ Replacement Permit Fees Renewal or Expired $ To obtain a Certificate of Occupancy the following is required: 1. Satisfactory completion of all required inspections. 2. Payment of any outstanding fees. 3. A copy of the final septic permit from the Health Department. (It is the responsibility of the builder/owner to obtain the approved copy and provide it to the Building department). 4. Permanent and proper address numbers displayed in accordance with E A copy of the termite treatment affidavit. All building permit fees must be paid in cash or check at time of issuance and any re-inspection fees for any reason must be paid before any Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Completion, or Temporary Certificate is issued. The fees listed above are the current fees and may be adjusted by the Board of Commissioners or the Construction Board of adjustments from year to year.