Applications and Forms

Welcome to the Planning and Development Document Center. To access various documents and forms either click the images below for our online portal or review the categories below by clicking here. For additional information, please see below:

>> To schedule inspections, please visit Permitting and Inspections.

>> To submit forms to DeKalb County, please review the procedures for How to Submit a City Services Application.

>> If you have any questions, please email us at chambleedevelopment@chambleega.gov and the correct person will be notified to respond to you within 1 business day.

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Due to temporary staffing changes, please expect all applications to be reviewed within 10 business days for residential permits and 20 business days for commercial permits. For questions or immediate assistance please email jmaximuk@chambleega.gov.


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The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.

Categories always sorted by seq (sub-categories sorted within each category)
Documents sorted by HEADER in Ascending Order within category

General Information and Fee Schedule12 documents

  • External Agency Contact List
    document Header External Agency Contact List
  • Fee Schedule
    document Header Fee Schedule
  • Interactive Zoning Map
    document Header Interactive Zoning Map
  • Permit Required Checklist
    document Header Permit Required Checklist
  • Pre-Application Form
    document Header Pre-Application Form
  • Public Hearing Schedule (2024) - Rezonings
    document Header Public Hearing Schedule (2024) - Rezonings
  • Public Hearing Schedule (2024) - Variances and DCIs
    document Header Public Hearing Schedule (2024) - Variances and DCIs
  • Space Dimensions Table
    document Header Space Dimensions Table
  • Special Zoning District Descriptions
    document Header Special Zoning District Descriptions
  • Table of Permitted and Prohibited Uses
    document Header Table of Permitted and Prohibited Uses
  • Third-Party Inspection and Reviewer Application
    document Header Third-Party Inspection and Reviewer Application
  • Zoning Map
    document Header Zoning Map

Trade Permit Applications4 documents

  • Electrical Permit Application
    document Header Electrical Permit Application
  • Mechanical Permit Application
    document Header Mechanical Permit Application
  • Plumbing Permit Application
    document Header Plumbing Permit Application
  • Subcontractor Form
    document Header Subcontractor Form

Affidavit Forms4 documents

  • Authorized Permit Agent Form
    document Header Authorized Permit Agent Form
  • General Contractor Affidavit
    document Header General Contractor Affidavit
  • Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit Homeowner Declaration Form
    document Header Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit Homeowner Declaration Form
  • Owner Permission Affidavit
    document Header Owner Permission Affidavit

Building Permit Forms and Instructions15 documents

  • Accessory Structure Permit Packet
    document Header Accessory Structure Permit Packet
  • As-Built Review Checklist
    document Header As-Built Review Checklist
  • Building Permit Application
    document Header Building Permit Application
  • Code Compliance/Damage Assessment Inspection Form
    document Header Code Compliance/Damage Assessment Inspection Form
  • Commercial Building Permit Packet
    document Header Commercial Building Permit Packet
  • Demolition Permit Application
    document Header Demolition Permit Application
  • FAA Form
    document Header FAA Form
    Use the following option: "If construction or altercation is not located on an airport"
  • Fence Permit Application Packet
    document Header Fence Permit Application Packet
  • Inspection Information
    document Header Inspection Information
  • Prescriptive Deck Details
    document Header Prescriptive Deck Details
  • Redevelopment Assessment Form
    document Header Redevelopment Assessment Form
  • Residential Building Permit Packet
    document Header Residential Building Permit Packet
  • Retaining Wall Permit Application
    document Header Retaining Wall Permit Application
  • Tree Boundary Agreement Form
    document Header Tree Boundary Agreement Form
  • Tree Removal Permit Application
    document Header Tree Removal Permit Application

Sign Permit Forms and Instructions2 documents

  • Permanent Sign Permit Application Packet
    document Header Permanent Sign Permit Application Packet
  • Temporary Sign Permit Application Packet
    document Header Temporary Sign Permit Application Packet

Site Development Forms and Instructions5 documents

  • Erosion Control Bond Template
    document Header Erosion Control Bond Template
    Included in Land Disturbance Permit Packet
  • Erosion Sedimentation and Pollution Control Checklist
    document Header Erosion Sedimentation and Pollution Control Checklist
    Included in Land Disturbance Permit Packet
  • Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) Application
    document Header Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) Application
  • Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) Packet
    document Header Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) Packet
  • Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) Pre-Screen Form
    document Header Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) Pre-Screen Form

Zoning Forms and Instructions13 documents

  • Administrative Variance Application
    document Header Administrative Variance Application
  • Development of Community Impact (DCI) Application Packet
    document Header Development of Community Impact (DCI) Application Packet
  • Development of Community Impact (DCI) Minor Modification Application Packet
    document Header Development of Community Impact (DCI) Minor Modification Application Packet
  • Home Occupation Regulations
    document Header Home Occupation Regulations
  • Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District Application
    document Header Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District Application
  • Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District Petition Packet
    document Header Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District Petition Packet
  • Plat Application Packet
    document Header Plat Application Packet
  • Project Closeout
    document Header Project Closeout
  • Rezoning FLU Map Amendment Application Packet
    document Header Rezoning FLU Map Amendment Application Packet
  • Stream Buffer Variance Application Packet
    document Header Stream Buffer Variance Application Packet
  • Temporary Outdoor Sales/Seasonal Event Application Packet
    document Header Temporary Outdoor Sales/Seasonal Event Application Packet
  • Variance and Waiver Application Packet
    document Header Variance and Waiver Application Packet
  • Zoning Verification Request Form
    document Header Zoning Verification Request Form