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Georgia Site Plan – Permit-Ready Plans for Homeowners & Contractors Statewide

Residential site plans prepared for homeowners, contractors, and small builders across Georgia – Atlanta to Savannah, Athens to Augusta, Columbus to Macon. You submit the address. We deliver a PDF that passes. No learning curve.

Georgia is a home-rule state. Permit rules, timelines, and submission requirements vary significantly between cities and counties. What passes in Atlanta may be rejected in Gwinnett, DeKalb, or Savannah. You do not need to learn 159 different sets of local rules. We already know them.

We draft reviewer-ready site plans in 24 hours. Upload your address. We pull parcel data, verify setbacks, identify easements, add flood and tree notes, and deliver a PDF ready to attach to your permit application – for any Georgia jurisdiction.

We draft reviewer‑ready site plans in 24 hours. Upload your address. We pull parcel data, verify setbacks, size limits, utility access, and required drainage notes – then deliver a PDF ready to attach to your permit application.

  • 24‑hour turnaround for most residential plans
  • Fixed pricing – $89 to $249
  • Free revisions if the city asks for changes
Order Your Gergia Site Plan Now – Starting from $119

Why Georgia Permits Get Delayed – The Common Thread Across Cities and Counties

Georgia permit delays follow the same pattern across jurisdictions. Reviewers reject plans for the same small omissions, regardless of whether you are in Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, or Gwinnett.

  • Tree protection missing. Atlanta requires a full tree inventory (9 copies) stamped by a Georgia licensed surveyor. Many counties have similar tree protection ordinances.

  • Setback measured from the foundation, not the eave. Georgia measures to the furthest projection. Foundation measurement is rejected every time.

  • Easements without book/page reference. “Utility easement” alone is insufficient. The reviewer needs the recorded instrument number.

  • Flood zone reference missing. FEMA panel number required even for Zone X. Omit it, and the application stops.

  • Stormwater management incomplete. Many Georgia jurisdictions require grading plans, drainage notes, and erosion control language for any disturbance over 1 acre.

  • Impervious surface calculation wrong or missing. Lot coverage limits vary by zoning district. If your calculation is off, the plan is rejected.

We include everything on the checklist before you submit.

What We Include – And Why It Matters to Georgia Reviewers

You do not need to learn each city’s code. We do. Every Georgia site plan we deliver includes:

 
 
Element Why Georgia Reviewers Check It
Property lines from recorded plats GIS data is often rounded. Reviewers cross‑check against the recorded plat. We use legal dimensions.
Setbacks measured from the furthest projection Georgia measures to eaves, overhangs, and gutters – not the foundation wall. Foundation measurement is rejected.
Easements with recorded instrument numbers “Utility easement” alone is insufficient. We add the book/page reference from county records.
Tree protection notes Many jurisdictions require tree inventory, preservation, or replacement notes. We research local tree ordinances and add required language.
Flood zone with FEMA panel number Required even for low‑risk properties. We reference the correct panel.
Stormwater and drainage notes Flow direction, retention, and erosion control language included where applicable.
Impervious surface calculation Must match zoning district limit. We calculate it for you.
Driveway and access Width, shared access, and public street connection shown.
North arrow and engineering scale Required on every sheet – reviewers reject plans without them.
County parcel number Mandatory for all site plans across Georgia.

You do not need to understand any of this. We handle it.

New Georgia Permitting Law (SB 447) – What You Need to Know

Georgia enacted Senate Bill 447, signed into law on May 11, 2026, introducing sweeping changes to local permitting processes. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and creates enforceable review deadlines:

  • 5 days for local governments to determine if an application is complete (no notice → deemed complete)

  • 45 days for initial permit decision (erosion and sedimentation)

  • 20 days for second review after resubmission

  • 14 days for each additional review cycle

  • Deadline extensions limited to 14 days for resource agencies

  • Local governments must refund permit fees if they miss a review deadline

  • Builders can seek mandamus relief through the courts for non‑compliance

  • Prohibits new objections after the second submittal – no “moving goalposts”

  • Requires written denials citing specific regulatory reasons

  • Permit tracking website required by Jan 1, 2028 for jurisdictions issuing >250 permits annually

Our plans are already built to meet Georgia’s submittal requirements – so you stay ahead of the new law.

Pricing – Fixed, No Surprises

Service Price
Basic Site Plan (setbacks, property lines, existing/proposed) $89
Enhanced Plan (+ lot coverage, flood note, stormwater, tree notes) $149
Premium Plan (+ ADU compliance, complex lots, full package) $249+

Revisions included free if the city asks for changes.

24‑hour turnaround for most residential plans.

Why Georgia Is Different – The Real Pain Points

  1. Georgia’s home‑rule structure creates a patchwork of local rules. A plan that passes in one city may be rejected in the next. Here is what you need to know:

    • Tree protection is a major redline statewide. Atlanta requires nine separate site plans for tree inventory, removal, and replacement, stamped by a Georgia licensed surveyor. Gwinnett and DeKalb have their own tree ordinances. Savannah enforces tree preservation in historic districts.

    • Stormwater management triggers costly delays. Many Georgia counties require grading plans, drainage notes, and erosion control language for any disturbance over 1 acre. Macon-Bibb enforces the 2024 IRC with Georgia amendments.

    • Floodplain reviews are mandatory in coastal counties. Savannah, Brunswick, and other coastal areas require floodplain development permits and saltwater intrusion disclosure notes.

    • ADU rules vary wildly. Atlanta allows ADUs in certain zones; Savannah has its own overlay districts. We research local rules before you submit.

    • Historic districts add layers. Savannah, Roswell, and other historic districts have design review committees with additional site plan requirements.

    You do not need to learn any of this. We do the research, and you get a plan that passes – no matter which Georgia city or county you are in.

What Georgia Reviewers Commonly Flag – Real Correction Examples

Here is what actual correction letters from Georgia jurisdictions look like – and how we prevent them:

“Tree protection plan missing. Nine separate site plans required per Section 16-18.003. Must be sealed by a Georgia licensed land surveyor.”
We include tree protection notes and, where required, coordinate with a Georgia licensed surveyor to stamp the plan.

“Site plan must be drawn to scale and show actual shape and dimensions of the lot based on actual survey.”

Our plans are drawn to engineering scale (e.g., 1″ = 20′) using legal dimensions from recorded plats – not rounded GIS approximations.

“Setback dimension missing – side property line. Measured from foundation, not eave.”

We include all setback dimensions measured from the furthest projection (eaves/overhangs). Foundation measurement never passes.

“Easement shown without recorded instrument number.”

We add the book/page reference from county records. “Utility easement” alone is rejected.

“Flood zone reference not provided. FEMA panel number required.”

We add the panel number and zone even for low‑risk properties.

“Stormwater management information incomplete. Drainage plan required for disturbance over 1 acre.”

We add flow arrows, retention notes, and erosion control language where applicable.

“Impervious surface calculation missing or does not match zoning district limit.”

We calculate impervious surface and verify against your zone’s cap.

Local Permit Story – Atlanta ADU Rejected Over Tree Ordinance, 24-Hour Fix

Project: Detached ADU in an Atlanta single‑family zone

Problem: The homeowner used a national online service. The site plan omitted tree inventory. Atlanta requires nine separate site plans stamped by a Georgia licensed surveyor. The plan also missed the 15‑foot rear setback and a flood panel reference.

Reviewer Comments (actual):

  • “Tree protection plan missing. Nine separate site plans required per Section 16-18.003. Must be sealed by a Georgia licensed land surveyor.”

  • “Setback dimension missing – rear property line. Measured from foundation, not eave.”

  • “Flood zone reference not provided. FEMA panel number required.”

What we changed:

  • Added full tree inventory notes and preservation language

  • Coordinated with a Georgia licensed surveyor to stamp the plan

  • Re‑measured rear setback from the furthest projection

  • Added FEMA panel number for Zone X (Panel 13121C0285J)

  • Added required stormwater notes and impervious surface calculation

Outcome: The homeowner resubmitted our plan. Atlanta approved it on the next review cycle. Total delay saved: 6 weeks.

Why Homeowners Choose SitePlans.us for Georgia Permits

  • Speed – Most plans delivered in 24 hours. No waiting weeks for a local drafter.

  • Fixed pricing – $89–$249, no hourly surprises.

  • Free revisions – If the city or county asks for changes, we revise at no cost.

  • Permit‑focused drafting – We start with each jurisdiction’s submittal checklist, not a blank screen.

  • Georgia‑wide experience – We have handled permits in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus, Athens, and dozens of counties.

  • Tree ordinance‑ready – We research local tree protection rules and add required language.

  • ADU‑ready – We verify size limits, setbacks, and lot coverage before you submit.

  • No survey required for most projects – We use recorded plats, deeds, and county GIS data.

FAQ – For Homeowners Ready to Buy Site Plan for Georgia Cities

Most residential plans delivered within 24 hours. Complex projects (grading, subdivisions, historic districts) may take longer – we will quote you.

We revise for free. Send us the correction letter, and we update the plan at no charge.

Not for most projects. We use recorded plats, deeds, and county GIS data. If your property has a known boundary dispute, we may recommend a survey. For Atlanta, tree inventory plans require a stamp from a Georgia licensed surveyor – we coordinate that for you.

Not for most projects. We use recorded plats, deeds, and county GIS data. If your property has a known boundary dispute, we may recommend a survey.

Yes. We have done hundreds of residential site plans for Georgia homeowners and contractors.

Yes. Every Georgia plan includes tree preservation language. For Atlanta and jurisdictions requiring tree inventory, we coordinate with a Georgia licensed surveyor to stamp the plan.

Yes. Every plan includes the required FEMA flood panel reference and stormwater management notes (flow direction, retention, erosion control where required).

Click the button below, enter your property address, and complete checkout. We do the rest.

Order Your Georgia Cities Site Plan – Basic $89

Georgia Cities Authories & Local Resources

  • Georgia Department of Community Affairs – Construction codes and amendments

  • Senate Bill 447 (2026) – New permitting law with enforceable deadlines

  • FEMA Flood Map Service Center – Official flood zone determinations: msc.fema.gov

  • Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission – Erosion and sedimentation permit requirements

City & County Resources (reference only – we do the research for you):

  • City of Atlanta Department of City Planning – Office of Buildings

  • Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission

  • Augusta Development Services

  • Macon-Bibb County Building & Fire Safety

  • Columbus Consolidated Government

  • Athens-Clarke County Development Services

Ready to Submit Your Georgia Permit? Stop Researching. Start Ordering.

Give us your address. We will do the technical work – property lines, setbacks, tree protection, flood notes, stormwater, and lot coverage – for any Georgia city or county. You will receive a PDF that your local permit office can approve.
Order Your Geogia Cities Site Plan – Starting $89

Based on Georgia state codes, local ordinances, and Senate Bill 447 (2026) as of June 2026. We keep up with the rules so you do not have to.

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