COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Welcome to the the Building and Safety Division. Our objective is to ensure that new and remodel construction adheres to state and local laws for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.

Manage My Records

Renew permits, schedule inspections, change ownership information, and more.

Current Planning

The Current Planning Division is responsible for zoning requests, subdivision and platting issues, zoning variances, special exceptions, development code amendments and public hearings.

Pre-App Consultation

The Preliminary Plan Check Service provides applicants with an opportunity to meet with a plan check engineer to answer questions on municipal code requirements.

Permit Decision Tool

Our Permit Decision Tool will help you learn if you need a permit for your project.

Water Efficient Landscape Application (LA) (Minor Entitlement)

The City developed residential landscape templates to provide guidance to submitting residential landscape plans for new construction in compliance with the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)

Search Public Records

Search for records using Citizen Access.

Public Works Department

Visit the Augustus Public Works Department page

Residential New Permit

Are you homeowner planning a remodeling project? Or a contractor hired to build or remodel a single family dwelling? You may need a permit…

How-To Videos

What is Accela Civic Platform? Civic-Platform-User-Guide.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

FAQ

When is a building permit needed and where can I get one?

Can I get a permit at a Building Inspection District Office?

Does a contractor need to be licensed to do work on my home?

What kind of work can I do on my own home?

What is a Certificate of Occupancy, where can I get one, and what documents will I need?

What is a planned development district?

How do I know if I'm in a planned development district? How do I know my zoning district?

When is a permit required?

What work does not require a permit?

Can I run a business out of my home?

What is a nonconforming use? Can I continue to operate a nonconforming use?

Can a dumpster be in front of my apartment building?

What are the setbacks at my location?

What are the rules regarding fences?

What are the rules regarding carports?

What special rules apply to Historic Zoning Districts?

What special rules apply to Conservation Zoning Districts?

What special rules apply to Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay Districts?

What is a Specific Use Permit (SUP)?

Fees

Building Code

Building construction codes effective March 1, 2017 or as noted. Click the link above to see the PDF files for the building code.

Energy Code and Green Building

Conservation and Historic Districts

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