DeKalb County, GA · DeKalb County
Development Permit Application
Property owners and project applicants use this application to provide information about proposed development work in DeKalb County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of DeKalb County · DeKalb County, DeKalb County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- dekalbcountyga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The Development Permit Application collects project, property, applicant, owner, contractor, and site information for development work. It asks for details such as the project scope, building and unit counts, acreage, and applicable review items, including storm water, flood plain, and zoning conditions. The form also includes an owner certification and signature section, and lists supporting materials that may apply.
Who needs it
Property owners or project applicants seeking a development permit use this form to describe the project and provide the requested site and review information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The form lists Planning & Sustainability at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030.
About notarization
The owner signs and dates this application without a notary; the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the project, property, applicant, owner, and site information, and answer the applicable review questions.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Check the listed project items and include applicable supporting documents; subdivision plans must include an approved, signed sketch plat.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed application to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Development Permit Application request?
- It asks for project and property details, applicant and owner contact information, site and building figures, the project scope, and answers about applicable review items.
- Do I need a notary for the Development Permit Application?
- No. The owner signs and dates this application without a notary. The form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Development Permit Application?
- The form names the Department of Planning & Sustainability and lists 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA 30030. Check the county website for current contact details.
- What supporting materials may the application require?
- The form refers applicants to the Development Manual for plan sets or E-Plans. It also says subdivision plans must include a copy of the approved, signed sketch plat and lists other project review items.