Do I need a notary for the Demolition & Relocation Review Application?

No. The application has signature fields but no notary block. The signatures acknowledge that staff may visit the property; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

What should I include with the application?

The listed requirements are one copy of the application, one copy of a site plan showing existing buildings and the affected structure, photographs of each exterior side, and the applicable fee.

Is a separate permit needed after approval?

Yes. The form states that after approval, a Demolition Permit is required from the Building Inspections Department before the structure is removed.

Athens, GA · Clarke County

No notary required

Demolition & Relocation Review Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request review of a proposed structure demolition or relocation in Athens-Clarke County.

What this form is

Use this application to request review of a proposed whole or partial demolition or relocation of a structure. It asks for property and applicant information, project details, signatures, and information about the structure and site. The application lists site plans and photographs as submittal requirements, notes applicable fees, and says a separate Demolition Permit is required from Building Inspections after approval and before removal.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking review of a proposed structure demolition or relocation in Athens-Clarke County should complete this application and provide the listed submittal materials.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The form lists fees of $90 for structures requiring Commissioner Review and $25 for structures exempt from it.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the listed signatures acknowledge staff access for review, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Demolition & Relocation Review Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, owner, project, and structure information, then sign the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include one copy of the site plan, photographs of each exterior side of the affected building, and the applicable fee.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the application and materials to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Demolition & Relocation Review Application?: No. The application has signature fields but no notary block. The signatures acknowledge that staff may visit the property; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Demolition & Relocation Review Application?: Submit it to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. Include the required site plan and photographs.
What should I include with the application?: The listed requirements are one copy of the application, one copy of a site plan showing existing buildings and the affected structure, photographs of each exterior side, and the applicable fee.
Is a separate permit needed after approval?: Yes. The form states that after approval, a Demolition Permit is required from the Building Inspections Department before the structure is removed.

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This Demolition & Relocation Review Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Athens form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.