Douglasville, GA · Douglas County
Commercial New or Addition Submittal Requirements
This checklist lists the plans and supporting documents required for commercial building permit review in Douglasville, for owners, contractors, and project applicants.
What this form is
Use this checklist when submitting plans for a new commercial building or addition requiring full review by Douglasville staff. It lists required documents and copy counts, optional review documents, and inspection documents for a certificate of occupancy. The city also notes that separate permits are required for certain scopes of work, and that a $125 plan review fee is due when documents are submitted for intake.
Who needs it
Owners, contractors, and project applicants submitting plans for a new commercial building or addition that requires city plan review need this checklist.
How to submit it
Submit the required documents to the Douglasville Building Department at PO Box 219 / 6701 Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30133-0219. A $125 plan review fee is required at intake.
About notarization
This checklist is submitted without notarization; a separate Authorized Permit Agent Form must be notarized if the company owner is not present at permit issuance.
How to submit this form
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Download The Checklist
Download the Commercial New or Addition Submittal Requirements PDF.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare the listed application, plans, supporting information, and required number of copies.
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Check Separate Requirements
Review the checklist for separate permits, related approvals, and any documents required for your project.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the documents to the Douglasville Building Department at the listed address and pay the $125 plan review fee at intake.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this checklist?
- No. This checklist does not require notarization. A separate Authorized Permit Agent Form must be notarized if the company owner is not present at permit issuance.
- How do I submit the commercial submittal checklist?
- Submit the required documents to the Douglasville Building Department at PO Box 219 / 6701 Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30133-0219. The document states that the $125 plan review fee is due at intake.
- What documents are required for plan review?
- The checklist includes a commercial application, site plans, cover sheet and code data, egress and fire-related information, architectural and structural plans, accessibility plans, trade plans, energy code data, and other listed items.
- Are separate permits needed for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work?
- Yes. The checklist says separate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits are required, and cannot be issued until the building permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Commercial New or Addition Submittal Requirements doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Douglasville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.