Shannon Griffith
Development Service Center Manager
(770) 721-7810
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Development Service Center Forms and Documents
Form Name | Description |
1-Private Professional Provider Requirements (HB493) | Requirements for the use of 3rd Party Inspections-Private Professional Provider. Please contact the DSC if you have any questions at 770-721-7810. |
2018 Building Codes | Effective January 1st 2020 Building Code Cycle change.The following building codes have been adopted by the State of Georgia as the minimum construction standards with Georgia amendments and are applicable state wide: |
2018 Codes - Ga Amendments | Ga Amendments to the 2018 Codes effective date January 1, 2020 |
Accessory structure supplemental information page | When permitting an accessory structure, please also complete this form to assist Planning & Zoning in their review. |
Authorized permit agent form | This form may be used by a qualifying agent to designate an individual to obtain a permit on his/her behalf. |
Building Code - Common Code Violations | This is a list of Common Code Violations to help with the construction of Residential Projects. |
Building Inspection Schedule | A quick guide to Cherokee County Building Inspections Schedule. |
Commercial IBC Chapter 17 Special Inspection Requirements | Commercial Building IBC Chapter 17 Special Inspection Requirements |
Commercial Permit Fees | Commercial Permit Fee Guideline |
Demolition permit | Demolition permit |
Energy Code Compliance Letter 2020 IECC Code | IECC 2020 Energy Code Compliance Letter required on all new construction |
Homeowner Affidavit | For homeowners serving as their own contractor |
Local Amendment to IRC (Drive Under Basements) | Local Amendment to the International Residential Code for provisions of sprinklers in drive-under garages in lieu of gypsum separation between garage and habitable rooms above. |
Manufactured Home - Permit Guide | A useful guide to our permit process for mobile homes in Cherokee County |
Manufactured Housing Permit | Permit for pre-manufactured housing (commonly known as mobile home |
Organizational Chart for Development Service Center | Organizational Chart of Development Service Center Employees |
Power Reconnection Inspection Request | This form is required to reconnect the power to an existing structure when power has been disconnect by the power company. |
Residential Permit Application | Residential Permit Application including New Construction, Additions and Remodels |
Retaining Walls for walls 4ft in height and taller | This permit is required for all retaining wall over 4 feet high measured for the footing to the top of a wall. Code requires any retaining wall over 2 feet high to be designed my a registered engineer. |
Service / Sub-Contractor Application / Permit | This application is for Trade contractors (Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC) NOT associated with a Building Permit. These are single trade / stand alone permits. |
Sewer affidavit | This Affidavit is used to install all sewer line in the County |
Sub-Contractor Affidavit | All Trade Subcontractor Affidavits and Temporary to Permanent Power Connection (New Construction Permits) |
Swimming Pool - Home Used as Barrier Affidavit | This affidavit is for a home that is using the structure of the home as the required barrier of the pool instead of a fence on the home side of the pool. |
Swimming Pool Application - Residential | Swimming Pool Application for Residential Project |
Swimming Pools - Cherokee Ordinances | Local amendment for barrier height requirements around swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. |
Temporary Construction Power Affidavit | Liability release for temporary power for commercial and residential permits. |
Temporary Modular Building Permit | For modular sales offices and construction only. |
Tips for Consumers | Residential & General Contractor Awareness |