Athens, GA · Clarke County
Zoning Permit Application
Athens property owners and applicants use this application to request zoning review for proposed construction, additions, and other listed work.
What this form is
The Athens-Clarke County Planning Department uses this application to review proposed work, including construction, additions, accessory structures, fences, driveways, parking areas, and temporary uses. Applicants provide project and property details, describe the work, and submit a scaled site plan and, when applicable, building elevations. The form lists application fees by work type and notes that additional permits may be required for some projects.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing work listed on the form, including new construction, additions, accessory structures, fences, driveways, parking areas, or temporary uses, should complete it.
How to submit it
Email the application and all other submittal materials to [email protected]. The form lists fees of $80 for new single-family or duplex construction or additions over 50%, and $25 for other work types.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Athens Zoning Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter project and property details, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare a scaled site plan and elevations as applicable, along with the fee listed for your work type.
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Email Your Submission
Email the application and all other submittal materials to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Athens Zoning Permit Application for?
- It requests zoning review for proposed work such as construction, additions, accessory structures, fences, driveways, parking areas, and temporary uses.
- What materials should I submit with the application?
- The form lists a site plan and elevations as submittal materials. Plans must be to scale; some projects require architectural elevations and plans prepared and sealed by a licensed professional.
- Do I need a notary for the Athens Zoning Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Athens Zoning Permit Application?
- Email the application and all other submittal materials to [email protected], as directed on the form.
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