Code Enforcement

Sandy Springs Code Enforcement is comprised of sworn officers who work with residents, neighborhood associations, business, non-profits and other City departments to create and maintain safe, healthy and attractive living and working environments. Through fair and unbiased enforcement of adopted City Codes – such as land use and zoning ordinances, health and housing codes, sign standards and building and fire codes – the main objective for Code Enforcement is to gain compliance.

Sandy Springs Code Enforcement officers are always in uniform, with badge and name tag, and can produce an official ID card with photo and City logo.

Common Violations

Learn about the most frequently encountered code violations and how to avoid them.

Penalties

What happens if people and businesses don’t observe City Codes?

Report a Code Violation

Learn how to report an issue to Code Enforcement staff.

View Reported Code Violations
You can view reported code violations at https://sandyspringsga.portal.opengov.com/

Apartment Inspections

Summary of the apartment inspections program.

Note: Multi-Family Housing (Section 105) and Fires Safety (Section 22) Ordinances have changed. Please click here to view information related to new Fire Safety Requirements which must be met prior to applying for a Sandy Springs Business License.

Tenant Rights

Georgia House Bill 346 seeks to protect families living in rental homes facing mold, leaking roofs, rats, insect infestations, lead, radon, and unsafe electrical and other conditions when they exercise their right to seek repairs and complain to code enforcement.

Sandy Springs Code Enforcement Manager Yvonne Shaw shares how the City can assist renters if they have questions or are experiencing an issue in their building.