Frequently Asked Questions

Planning and Community Services

1	What are your office hours?
2	My property is located in Fulton County inside the city limits. Can you help me?
3	How do I get to the Department of Environment and Community Development at the Fulton County Government Service Center at Fulton Industrial Boulevard, 5440 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30336?
4	How can I find out how my property is zoned?
5	How do I rezone my property?
6	How can I get a copy of the Conditions of Zoning for a specific property?
7	How can I get the Conditions of Zoning changed?
8	What does the Long Range Comprehensive Plan say about my property?
9	Where do I get a copy of the Fulton County Zoning Resolution?
10	How do I get a Variance for my property?
11	Who are the Fulton County Commissioners?
12	Where and when are the meetings of the Board of Commissioners held?
13	What is the Community Zoning Board and what do they do?
14	Where and when is the Community Zoning Board meeting held?
15	How can I find out the results of the Board of Commissioners' meeting and the Community Zoning Board meetings?
16	What is the Board of Zoning Appeals and what do they do?
17	Where and when is the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held?
18	I want to divide my property into two or more lots. Do I need any approvals to do so?
19	How do I get my plat recorded?
20	How much will a building permit cost and what do I need to get one?
21	Does my building permit cover the work being performed by my sub-contractors?
22	How do I get a Demolition Permit to demolish a structure?
23	How can I get a copy of the final plat of my subdivision?
24	Where do I get Topographic Maps and Aerial Photos of my property?
25	How can I get my building plans reviewed and approved?
26	Who do I call for a plumbing/electrical/mechanical/framing/building inspection?
27	How can I check to see if my inspection passed?
28	How do I complain if I suspect that the private engineer or county inspector who did my inspections did not follow the proper code?
29	The inspector did not approve my inspection. May I obtain the services of an engineer?
30	Once all my inspections have passed, where do I get my Certificate of Occupancy?
31	Are water and sewer services available to my property?
32	How do I get sewer service to my property?
33	How do I get an irrigation water meter and how much does it cost?
34	Why has my water meter not been installed?
35	How do I get a curb cut permit?
36	When is a Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) Required?
37	What is the process for getting my Land Disturbance Permits?
38	How many sets of plans do I need to submit for a Land Disturbance Permit?
39	How do I find out if my property is in a Flood Plain?
40	Who do I talk to if I need additional information about the various responsibilities of the Environment and Community Development Department?

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