Athens, GA · Clarke County
Commercial Building Permit Application
This application is for owners or builders seeking a commercial building permit in Athens-Clarke County and asks for project, property, and applicant information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a commercial building permit for new construction, alterations, or other listed work. It asks for the job address, property and owner details, builder and license information, project dimensions, estimated cost, utilities, proposed occupancy, and applicable subcontractors. It also asks about nearby flood hazard zones and state waters; a detailed site plan is required if either answer is yes. The form states that work must commence within six months of issuance.
Who needs it
Owners or builders planning commercial construction, alterations, or other listed building work in Athens-Clarke County need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner, builder, project, utility, occupancy, subcontractor, and applicant information.
- 3
Gather Required Site Information
Answer the flood hazard and state waters questions; the form requires a detailed site plan if either answer is yes.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block; it does not identify a notarized attachment or related sworn step.
- How do I submit the Commercial Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, owner, builder, license, project, utility, occupancy, and applicant details, along with applicable subcontractors and soil erosion contacts.
- When is a detailed site plan required?
- The form says a detailed site plan is required if the property or project site has a FEMA flood hazard zone on or adjacent to it, or the proposed land-disturbing activity is within 200 feet of state waters.
Need something notarized?
This Commercial Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Athens form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.