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
- From Upload to Approval: the easy path to getting a permit, Tuesday April 14, 2:00pm.
Past Seminars
- 2024 International Residential Code Changes, Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Permit Smarter, Not Harder: The Ultimate Pre-Permitting Playbook, Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Wood Deck Design & Detailing Per the IRC Code, September 23, 2025
- 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
- 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
Public Meeting
Design Guidelines Public Meeting
Thursday, April 23
At this fifth and final public open house, the project team will share highlights of the draft guidelines.
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Recreational Program
Mother Son Dance
Friday, May 1
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the City’s sixth annual Mother-Son Dance! This event is for participants age K-5. Attire is business casual to semi-formal.
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Park
Murphs Surf
Murphs Surf provides visitors with a perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Chattahoochee River. Now open on weekends for all your paddle needs. Rent a kayak or paddle board and explore the Chattahoochee River. Book in advance online.
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