Contact Information: Lee McClead, CBO Manager lmcclead@cobbcounty.org 191 Lawrence St Marietta, GA 30060-1689 (770) 528-2039 (770) 528-2049 fax Important: Per State law only contractors licensed in the State of Georgia can conduct work that requires a license.

Planning Commission / Board of Zoning Appeals Zoning Agenda County Clerk Web site Permits Downloads

Temporary Construction Fee Deferral Program New!

Please Note:
Effective July 1, 2008 pursuant to Georgia law O.C.G.A. 43-41 Builders and General Contractors will be required to have a contractors license as issued by the State of Georgia Licensing Board in order to obtain construction permits in the State of Georgia. Some limited service and traditional specialty contractors are exempt from the licensing requirements. For more information concerning licensing categories, requirements and exceptions please contact the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors at 478-207-2440 or visit www.sos.ga.gov/plb/contractors.

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"One-Stop" Development Review Process
Site Plan & One Stop Weekly Schedules
Cobb County provides for the review and approval of site construction documents under our innovative "One Stop" development review process.

If you have any questions about this process, the Site Plan Review Section may be contacted at (770) 528-2147.

Developers: Check for the availability of proposed street names online

This division ensures that all county development adheres to the laws and regulations of Cobb County, the State of Georgia, and the United States Government. This division preserves and conserves Cobb County's natural resources while promoting the general safety of Cobb's residents through the administration and enforcement of construction codes.

Site Plan Review Section

This section coordinates the review and approval process for all site construction documents submitted to Cobb County for permitting. The submitted construction documents are reviewed for compliance to applicable county ordinances and development standards by the following county departments:

Department of Transportation	(770) 528-1666
Erosion Control Section	(770) 528-2190
Fire and Emergency Services	(770) 528-8000
Planning Division	(770) 528-2120
Site Plan Review Section	(770) 528-2147
Structural Review Section	(770) 528-2071
Water System - Stormwater Management	(770) 419-6311 (770) 419-6435
Zoning Division	(770) 528-2024

Site construction approval is required for all land disturbing activities except for those activities (minor landscaping, single family residence construction, agriculture) outlined in Section 50-74 of the Cobb County Code. In addition to typical land disturbing activities (residential subdivisions, commercial or institutional development), approval is required for activities such as timber harvesting, borrow/fill sites, and speculative grading. Additional permitting may also be required by State and Federal agencies.

Site Inspections Sections

Once the construction documents are approved, a Land Disturbance Permit will be issued. This permit only allows for the placement of initial sediment and erosion control devices. Upon a successful inspection of these controls, the Site Inspections Section issues field permits for various site construction activities. Please view the Erosion & Sediment page for more information on this division.