Selecting the incorrect project type may delay the review process since ePs generates the required approvals based upon the project type. Below are some descriptions and if you ever have a questions, feel free to contact us at Ask Support.
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Forsyth County
| Asbuilt | As-Built: is a civil drawing depicting completed site development and building construction or as-built profile of utilities as it exists in the field. They must show all infrastructure improvements and building footprints as they were actually constructed in the field. |
| Building | |
| Clear Grade | Covers those actions that are associated with clearing & grubbing or clearing & grading and allows the installation of sediment & erosion control infrastructure, e.g. sediment ponds, piping, as it relates to storm water control. |
| Final Plat | Final Plat: is a subdivision of seven (7) or more lots which may or may not involve the construction of a new public or private street; or any subdivision of less than seven (7) lots that involves the construction of a new public or private street. |
| Fire Department Special Systems | To be used for submitting the following plans Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Commercial Hoods, Hood Suppression, Paint Booths, Paint Booth Suppression Systems, and Storage Tanks(under 660 gallons) |
| FM Commercial Kitchen Hoods | Do Not Use this project type. Submittals to the Fire Marshal should be used using “Fire Department Special Systems. |
| FM Hood Suppression | Do Not Use this project type. Submittals to the Fire Marshal should be used using “Fire Department Special Systems. |
| FM Sprinkler Plan | Do Not Use this project type. Submittals to the Fire Marshal should be used using “Fire Department Special Systems. |
| Lot Grading Plan | Required for any lot designated by the county as an ILP lot on a road construction plan or a final plat. ILP?s are primarily designed for the following reasons: Lot contains areas within the 100-year floodplain, contain drainage and/or water quality easements, detention ponds, adjacent to state water buffers, with the 2000 ft. state designated Metropolitan River Protection Act (MRPA) corridor. |
| Minor Plat | Minor Plat: a subdivision of six (6) or fewer lots which does not involve the construction of a new public or private street. |
| For parcels with a Conservation Use Exemption, please contact the TAO’s office for breach of covenant information. | |
| A subdivision or combination or property will result in a change in the property taxes. | |
| Residential Architectural Review-Compliance Zoning Conditions | Architectural Review Compliance with Zoning Conditions: Numerous subdivisions within the county require specific exterior architectural materials and details. Past efforts to enforce such conditions through notes on the final plat and building permit have provided mixed results. If complex architectural conditions are identified late during the construction process it may cause costly delays. To prevent such delays, effective February 1, 2013, a Residential Architectural review is required for residential building permits. For those plats approved prior to March 1, 2013, this application and elevations may be submitted on paper or in a digital format. Please forward the elevation and this application to ResArchitecturalReview@forsythco.com or drop-off with the permitting counter staff. For new developments (plats approved after March 1, 2013), to make the permitting process more efficient the designer should submit a product booklet with all of the elevations and floor plans for pre-approval. All digital plan review applications for new developments must utilize ePlan Solutions, Inc. plan review portal. |
| Road Construction | Allows only for the grading for roads and the installation of utilities and drainage structures necessary for development a new community. |
| Sewer | Allows for the construction of sewer and or water lines and associated infrastructure outside the boundaries of a specific land development project or subdivision. |
| Signs | Section 3.1Sign permit required Except as specifically excluded from the provisions of this ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to post, display, substantially change, or erect a sign in the County without first having obtained a sign permit. For purposes of this ordinance, application for a sign permit and a building permit may be made simultaneously. Section 3.2 Sign permit application Applications for sign permits shall be filed by the sign owner or his agent in the Department of Planning and Community Development upon forms furnished by said office. The application shall describe and set forth the following: (a) The type of sign as defined in this ordinance. (b) A design of the sign which shows the height of the sign, the area of the face of the sign, and the structural supports of the sign. (c) The street address of the property upon which subject sign is to be located.–(d) A survey of the property, on which the sign will be located. The survey shall include the proposed sign location and the distance from the proposed sign to property lines, structures, paved street surface, existing signs, and right-of-way. (e) The square foot area per sign and the aggregate square foot area if there is more than one (1) sign face. (f) The name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of the real property upon which the subject sign is to be located, and consent of the owner, or his agent, granting permission for the placement or maintenance of subject sign, which shall include a copy of the lease or other document from the owner of the sign which authorized the erection thereof and signed written consent. (g) The Director of Planning and Community Development may require additional information of such print or sketch to insure compliance with this ordinance. (h) Name, address, phone number and business license number of the sign contractor. (i) If applicable, member number of listed testing agency. |
| Site Development | Allows for the grading and development of a site, including the installation of buildings, utilities, drainage structures, parking, landscaping, lighting, etc. —–FOR SUBDIVISION SUBMIT USING THE ROAD |
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City of Alpharetta
| Asbuilt | |
| Building-Commercial | This is a building permit for a new commercial building or apartment building 4 or more stories in height. |
| Building-Residential | This project type is to be used for Single Family Dwelling units for New Construction, Additions, and Alterations. It may be required prior to approval that the submital of a Minor Land Disturbance Permit (ENG) be completed. |
| Design Review Board | DO NOT USE this project type to submit for building plan review. This project type is to be used when submitting for design review with respect to zoning conditions. |
| Do Not Use Fire Alarm – Sprinkler – Hood Plan | DO NOT USE FOR PROJECTS AFTER 6-04-2014 — Application is hereby made according to the laws and ordinances of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for a permit to install and use an electrical service system for a building or structure as described herein and shown on the City approved plans and specifications and, if same, is granted by the City, I/we agree to conform to all laws and ordinances regulating same. |
| Final Plat | |
| Fire Alarm | USE FOR FIRE ALARM SUBMITALS AFTER 6-04-2014 — Application is hereby made according to the laws and ordinances of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for a permit to install and use an electrical service system for a building or structure as described herein and shown on the City approved plans and specifications and, if same, is granted by the City, I/we agree to conform to all laws and ordinances regulating same. |
| Fire Protection (Hood, Chemical Agent) | USE FOR FIRE PROTECTION (HOOD SUPPRESSION AND CHEMICAL AGENT SYSTEMS) SUBMITALS AFTER 6-04-2014–Application is hereby made according to the laws and ordinances of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for a permit to install and use an electrical service system for a building or structure as described herein and shown on the City approved plans and specifications and, if same, is granted by the City, I/we agree to conform to all laws and ordinances regulating same. |
| Fire Sprinkler | USE FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SUBMITALS AFTER 6-04-2014 |
| Application is hereby made according to the laws and ordinances of the City of Alpharetta, Georgia for a permit to install and use an electrical service system for a building or structure as described herein and shown on the City approved plans and specifications and, if same, is granted by the City, I/we agree to conform to all laws and ordinances regulating same. | |
| Land Disturbance Permit-LDP | A Land Disturbance Permit is a permit issued by the City that authorizes Development Activity, and includes, but is not limited to, activity related to soil erosion control, clearing and grubbing, grading, public and site improvements. This permit does not authorize building construction. |
| Minor Land Disturbance Permit (ENG) | An ENG Permit is a small, typically residential project such as landscape improvement or swimming pool addition. Tree removals and replanting can be included as well. This permit ensures stream and zoning buffers are identified, required tree density is maintained, and proper erosion control methods are implemented. |
| Minor Subdivision Plat | A Minor Subdivision Plat is for the purpose of subdividing a piece of land into three or fewer parcels, or combining land. |
| Preliminary Plat | |
| Signs | To apply for a sign permit for wall and building mounted signs, Real Estate and Construction Ground Signs, and permanent Free Standing Monument and Ground Signs. |
| Swimming Pool | To be used to submit plans for the construction of a swimming pool both commercial and residential uses. Pools submitted with an overall building plan do not need to be submitted individually. |
| Temporary Use | This a temporary use permit for : construction trailer, office, equipment shed, real estate sales/hiring office, tent sale , temporary structure, open christmas tree lot, fruit/vegetable stand, seasonal sales, carnival, circus, fair,religious meeting, temporary antenna or commercial filming activity. Construction Trailer, Office or Equipment Shed – 1 year time limit, Director may renew annually. Floor plan, foundation & tie-down plan, and site location plan required. Inspection required before use. ($100.00 per trailer/office) Real Estate Sales/Hiring Office – 1 year time limit, Director may renew annually. Floor plan, foundation & tie-down plan, and site location plan required. Inspection required before use.($100.00 per trailer/office) Tent Sale or temporary structure – 45 day limit twice per calendar year * – Includes 100.00 Fire Marshal Inspection Fee ($200.00) Open Christmas Tree Lot – 45 day time limit, off street parking plan required. AG, O-I C-1, C-2, L-I Zones Only ($100.00) Fruit/Vegetable Stand – 45 day time limit, off street parking plan required. AG, O-I C-1, C-2, L-I Zones Only ($100.00) Seasonal Sales – 90 day time limit. Business must be seasonal in nature and conducted within an existing permanent structure. Seasonal Sales Permits may not be renewed for a period of 180 days from the date of permit expiration. ($100.00) Carnival, Circus, or Fair – 4 day time limit. Time limits may be increased to 21 days with prior approval of City Council ($100.00) Religious Meetings in Temporary Structures – 60 day time limit. AG, O-I C-1, C-2, L-I Zones Only. * – Includes 100.00 Fire Marshal Inspection Fee ($200.00) Temporary Antenna – 60 day time limit – limited to special event or to meet a seasonal or temporary demand. ($100.00) Commercial Filming Activity 7 day time limit. Contact Office of Special Events at 678-297-6078. |
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| Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus id faucibus nisi, sollicitudin luctus ligula. Quisque eget ornare odio. Vivamus et diam commodo, gravida est at, sagittis mauris. Etiam rhoncus nulla ac leo bibendum lobortis. Cras accumsan urna sapien, in blandit libero consectetur quis. Vivamus ultrices eleifend efficitur. Suspendisse auctor varius nulla, ut ornare dui bibendum eu. In egestas mauris in libero tempus, quis consequat ante dictum. Donec viverra tortor non auctor maximus. Mauris rhoncus elementum eleifend. Etiam eu sollicitudin tortor. Praesent enim arcu, commodo quis urna ac, blandit rutrum libero. Mauris non consectetur justo. |
| Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Low Impact | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus id faucibus nisi, sollicitudin luctus ligula. Quisque eget ornare odio. Vivamus et diam commodo, gravida est at, sagittis mauris. Etiam rhoncus nulla ac leo bibendum lobortis. Cras accumsan urna sapien, in blandit libero consectetur quis. Vivamus ultrices eleifend efficitur. Suspendisse auctor varius nulla, ut ornare dui bibendum eu. In egestas mauris in libero tempus, quis consequat ante dictum. Donec viverra tortor non auctor maximus. Mauris rhoncus elementum eleifend. Etiam eu sollicitudin tortor. Praesent enim arcu, commodo quis urna ac, blandit rutrum libero. Mauris non consectetur justo. |
| Land Use Application | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus id faucibus nisi, sollicitudin luctus ligula. Quisque eget ornare odio. Vivamus et diam commodo, gravida est at, sagittis mauris. Etiam rhoncus nulla ac leo bibendum lobortis. Cras accumsan urna sapien, in blandit libero consectetur quis. Vivamus ultrices eleifend efficitur. Suspendisse auctor varius nulla, ut ornare dui bibendum eu. In egestas mauris in libero tempus, quis consequat ante dictum. Donec viverra tortor non auctor maximus. Mauris rhoncus elementum eleifend. Etiam eu sollicitudin tortor. Praesent enim arcu, commodo quis urna ac, blandit rutrum libero. Mauris non consectetur justo. |
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| Sign Review | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus id faucibus nisi, sollicitudin luctus ligula. Quisque eget ornare odio. Vivamus et diam commodo, gravida est at, sagittis mauris. Etiam rhoncus nulla ac leo bibendum lobortis. Cras accumsan urna sapien, in blandit libero consectetur quis. Vivamus ultrices eleifend efficitur. Suspendisse auctor varius nulla, ut ornare dui bibendum eu. In egestas mauris in libero tempus, quis consequat ante dictum. Donec viverra tortor non auctor maximus. Mauris rhoncus elementum eleifend. Etiam eu sollicitudin tortor. Praesent enim arcu, commodo quis urna ac, blandit rutrum libero. Mauris non consectetur justo. |
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