Sandy Springs Launches EasyBuild Permitting for Homeowners and Residential Contractors

The City of Sandy Springs is excited to introduce its new EasyBuild permitting program, designed to simplify and accelerate the permit approval process for accessory structures and simple decks up to 500 square feet in size, offering significant time and cost savings.

EasyBuild provides a simplified process for homeowners and residential contractors to obtain a construction permit for simple new accessory structures, such as free-standing garages, outdoor kitchens, pool houses, storage sheds, uncovered decks, and more. It does not apply to renovations or additions.

City staff are available by appointment twice a week for dedicated 90-minute meetings with the applicant to discuss eligibility and their specific project in detail. City staff will review the proposed site plan and dimensioned floor plans provided by the applicant to determine if they meet site-specific zoning regulations and to determine if additional construction details are required to obtain the permit. If appropriate, the City may provide code-compliant construction details to the applicant for use with their permit submittal.

"Sandy Springs' unique natural features — trees, waterways, and varied terrain — make it a beautiful place to live and work, but they can also present design and regulatory challenges," said Ginger Sottile, Director of Community Development. "The EasyBuild permitting program is designed to help applicants navigate these complexities efficiently and is offered free of charge."

For more information about EasyBuild permitting or to schedule an appointment, visit the EasyBuild permitting page on the City's website.