Build Seminars
Build Seminars are presented by the Community Development department to educate the public on the current policies, procedures, and expectations of the City of Sandy Springs as it relates to construction within the jurisdiction. The information presented in these seminars is subject to change with new Code adoptions, City ordinances and zoning, and office policy as it relates to current construction trends.
Upcoming Seminars
Past Seminars
- Understanding The Georgia Energy Code, June 24, 2025
- Continuous Load Path in Residential Construction, May 27, 2025
- 2023 National Electrical Code: An overview of the new code updates, January 28, 2025
- High Performance Sealants & Waterproofing, September 24, 2024
- OpenGov - The New Online Permitting Portal, June 25 & July 23, 2024
- Residential Stormwater Management, August 29, 2023
- Proper Installation of Anchors & Hold downs, July 2023
- Commercial Tenant Do's & Don'ts, April 2023
- Proper Design and Installation of Signs, February 2023
- Introduction to Plan Sandy Springs, October 2022
- Presentation Slides
- Video Recording
- Designing Signs for Code Compliance, August 2022
- Sandy Springs Permitting from A to Z, June 2022 (Seminar presents the old permitting tool)
- Designing Around Trees and Water, May 2022
- How to Pass Inspections the First Time, September 2021
- Site Plan Requirements for Design Professionals, August 2021
- Permitting and Building Pools and Spas, May 2021
- The Plan Review Process, December 2020 (Seminar presents the old permitting tool)
- How to Use the Build Sandy Springs Portal, October 2020 (Seminar presents the old permitting tool)
- Sustainability at Home: Outdoors Edition, September 2020
- International Residential Code 2018 Changes, September 2020
- Wood Decks per the 2018 IRC, August 2020
- Georgia Stormwater Management, August 2020
- Exterior Construction 101, October 2019
- Planning and Zoning 101, July 2019
- Land Development 101, April 2019
- Residential Inspections 102, January 2019
- Residential Inspections 101, October 2018
City Springs Event
Movies by Moonlight: A Goofy Movie
Friday, September 5
Enjoy a movie on the big screen under a beautiful night sky! Admission is free. A Goofy Movie will be showing Friday, September 5.
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Recreational Program
Blue Stone 5K-9: A Road Race for People & Pups
Saturday, September 27
The Blue Stone 5K-9 will be a "pawsome" event happening during the Blue Stone Arts and Music Festival. Don't miss this tail-wagging good time with your "best friend!"
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City Springs Event
Dog Man: The Musical
Saturday, October 11
Dog Man: The Musical, based on the worldwide hit by Dav Pilkey, follows the hilarious, heartwarming adventures of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
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