Acworth, GA · Cobb County

No notary required

Commercial Building Shell Only Permit Application

This application requests a City of Acworth permit for commercial building shell work and is completed by the property owner and contractor or authorized agent.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for work on a commercial building’s principal structure only. It collects owner and contractor contact details, the project address, utility provider, construction valuation, square footage, and job description. The form says to submit site and elevation plans, and contractors must provide a Georgia contractor’s license and current business license; a separate permit is required for each suite, building, or structure.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors seeking a commercial building shell permit in Acworth should complete this application for the principal building.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Acworth Development Department at 4415 Center Street, Acworth, Georgia 30101, or email [email protected]. The form says to include site and elevation plans and contractor license and business license documents.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the contractor or authorized agent without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Commercial Building Shell Only Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the project, owner, contractor, valuation, square footage, and job description details.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include site and elevation plans, contractor license and business license documents, and the approved Fire Marshal’s Office commercial permit application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Send the application and supporting documents to the Acworth Development Department by mail or email as listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Building Shell Only Permit Application?
No. The contractor or authorized agent signs and dates this application; it does not require a notary or mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Commercial Building Shell Only Permit Application?
Submit it to the Acworth Development Department at 4415 Center Street, Acworth, Georgia 30101, or email [email protected], with the required plans and contractor documents.
What documents must accompany this application?
The form requires site and elevation plans, a Georgia contractor’s license, and a current business license. It also calls for an approved Cobb County Commercial Permit Application Form from the Fire Marshal’s Office.
Does this application cover accessory structures?
No. The form says it is for the principal building only. Grease traps, signage, dumpster enclosures, fry grease enclosures, and other accessory structures must be reviewed and permitted separately.