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Roswell, Georgia Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.8
Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment
Permit Timeline
38 days
5-6 weeks
Total Fees Est.
$9,050
per residential lot
Impact Fees
$6,800
per lot
Permit Fee
$1,650
residential
Plan Review Fee
$600
per application
Delay Risk
22%
probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts
Historic Roswell OverlayChattahoochee River Corridor OverlayTree Conservation Overlay
Permitted By-Right Uses
Single-family detached dwellingHome occupation (limited)Agriculture
Permitting Requirements

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations
Good turnaround times. Digital submissions accepted.
Recent Changes
New historic district overlay approved Jan 2026 — affects some infill lots.
Rezone Probability
68%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone
(770) 641-3780
Official Website
https://www.roswellgov.com/government/departments/community-development

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