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Fulton County, Georgia

Building permits, zoning and land rules in East Point, Georgia

East Point, Georgia requires city building permits for new construction and renovations, and the city administers zoning by district.12 Septic permits do not move to the city: Fulton County Environmental Health handles septic services and inspections inside East Point, and Fulton County provides sewer service where suitable service is available.34

At a glance

Building permit
Required for new construction and renovations inside East Point1
Zoning
City zoning applies, with uses and standards set by district2
Septic
Fulton County Environmental Health handles local septic services and inspections35
RV living
An RV parked or stored in a residential district cannot be used as living quarters6
Tiny homes
No separate tiny-home ordinance; the applicable zoning-district standards still apply7
Owner-builder
A qualifying homeowner may pull a permit only when personally performing the work without paying a company8
Accessory dwelling
Allowed in residential districts after a Special Use Permit and City Council approval9

Who to call

Building permits

East Point Planning & Community Development, Permits Division

Building-permit intake, plan-review coordination, permit issuance, and certificates of occupancy or completion for East Point construction and renovations

(943) 200-2029, option 1

[email protected]

2757 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344 (Ground Floor)

Zoning

East Point Planning & Community Development, Planning & Zoning

Zoning districts, permitted uses, lot dimensions, setbacks, building size, zoning applications, and the official zoning map

(943) 200-2029, option 2

[email protected]

2757 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344 (Ground Floor)

Septic permits

Fulton County Environmental Health Office

Locally administered septic services, inspections, complaints, and record requests in Fulton County

(770) 520-7500

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 9, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in East Point, Georgia?

Yes. East Point requires a building permit application for residential new construction and residential rehabilitation or renovation, with separate building, mechanical, electrical or plumbing permits and possible land-disturbance approval depending on the work.10 A non-habitable accessory structure needs a building permit when it is larger than 200 square feet.11

A homeowner may pull the permit only when the home is their primary residence and the homeowner does the work personally, including family and friends, without paying a company; hiring a contractor means the homeowner cannot pull the permit.8 Construction in East Point is reviewed under the city's adopted construction codes, including applicable ICC, Georgia DCA, electrical and accessibility codes.12 The city's published fee schedule lists a $75 base fee for a single-family building or rehabilitation permit, plus a valuation-based charge.13 Because fees vary by project and valuation, confirm the current total with the Permits Division before submitting.13

Who issues building permits in East Point, GA?

The East Point Permits Division receives applications, coordinates plan review, and issues building permits and certificates of occupancy or completion for construction and renovations inside the city.14 The office is on the ground floor of East Point City Hall at 2757 East Point Street and can be reached at (943) 200-2029, option 1, or [email protected].14

Fulton County's unincorporated-area permit office does not issue East Point building permits, and East Point does not issue septic permits.143 After a building permit is issued, the permit holder or agent must request inspections online when the work is ready.15 Work cannot continue beyond each successive inspection point until the building official approves it.16 A new or altered building, or a building with a change of occupancy, generally cannot be occupied until the building official issues a certificate of occupancy after inspection.17

Does East Point have zoning, and what does it control?

East Point has municipal zoning, and permitted uses and development standards vary by zoning district.2 The Planning & Zoning office maintains the zoning framework and explains that district rules govern permitted uses, lot dimensions, setbacks and building square footage.18

For scale, an R-1A single-family lot must contain at least 7,500 square feet, while an R-2 lot must contain at least 8,500 square feet for a single-family use or 9,400 square feet for a two-family use.1920 An R-1A home has a 30-foot front setback, 8-foot side setbacks and a 20-foot rear setback.21 R-2 setbacks are larger: 35 feet in front, 6 feet on an interior side, 15 feet on a street side and 25 feet in the rear.22 Obtain the parcel's zoning and apply the correct district table before designing a site plan.

How do septic and sewer service work inside East Point?

Fulton County Environmental Health is the local contact for septic services and inspections inside East Point.3 New onsite sewage systems are regulated and inspected, and repairs to malfunctioning systems are investigated and inspected.5 Contact the Fulton County Environmental Health Office at (770) 520-7500 before relying on septic feasibility or planning a repair.23

Fulton County also provides sewer service to East Point, but the county's procedure begins only after the owner determines that suitable service capability exists.4 The available material does not establish a citywide distance-to-main rule that forces every property to connect.4 Confirm sewer availability first; if public sewer is unavailable, ask Environmental Health what site evaluation and septic approvals the parcel needs.3

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in East Point?

An RV, camper or similar specialized vehicle parked or stored in an East Point residential district cannot be used as living quarters.6 Parking a mobile home on any tract of land inside the city is also unlawful except as the city code provides.24 The city material does not establish a general temporary-camping allowance for a private residential parcel, so ask Planning & Zoning before assuming that short-term occupancy is permitted.

East Point does not have a separate tiny-home ordinance; a tiny-home proposal must satisfy the development standards of its zoning district, and the city warns that existing floor-area and lot-size rules may exceed a typical tiny home's dimensions.7 In R-1A, a dwelling under two stories requires at least 900 square feet of heated floor area on the ground level.25 A habitable accessory dwelling is possible in residential districts, but it requires a Special Use Permit and City Council approval before the building permit.9

Building a home in East Point: what are the steps?

  1. Ask Planning & Zoning to confirm the parcel's district, allowed residential use, lot standards and any needed zoning approval.2
  2. Confirm sewer availability with Fulton County; if public sewer is unavailable, contact Fulton County Environmental Health about the onsite sewage review.43
  3. Prepare the city building-permit application and any building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or land-disturbance submittals required for the project.10
  4. Complete plan review, pay the applicable fees, and obtain the building permit before beginning work.2613
  5. Request each required inspection online and do not build past an inspection point without approval.16
  6. Obtain the certificate of occupancy before occupying the completed home.17

What should you check before buying land in East Point?

Verify the parcel's zoning, allowed use, minimum lot area, setbacks and minimum heated floor area before treating a listing as buildable.21925 Check sewer-service availability rather than assuming that every East Point parcel can connect.4

Review floodplain status early: new construction and substantial improvements in East Point flood-hazard and future-conditions areas face additional standards, and covered work requires a final FEMA Elevation Certificate before the certificate of occupancy.27 For broader site context, 59.4% of Fulton County soils are rated without severe limitations for a conventional septic drain field, so a parcel-level evaluation still matters where sewer is unavailable.28 Fulton County's effective property tax rate is about 0.9%, with a median annual property-tax bill of $3,847.2930

Watch-outs

  • Do not treat a parked RV as temporary housing in an East Point residential district; the city prohibits using it as living quarters.6
  • East Point's tiny-home answer depends on the zoning district because the city has no separate tiny-home ordinance and existing size and lot standards still apply.7
  • Flood-hazard properties can require a final FEMA Elevation Certificate before East Point issues a certificate of occupancy.27

Sources

  1. Permits – City of East Point (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  2. Planning & Zoning – City of East Point (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  3. Onsite Sewage – Georgia Department of Public Health (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  4. Development Water and Sewer Utility Permitting Procedures (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  5. Onsite Sewage – Georgia Department of Public Health (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  6. East Point Zoning Ordinance § 10-2168, Parking for specialized vehicles (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  7. Planning & Zoning – City of East Point (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  8. What Requires a Permit? (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  9. Planning & Zoning – City of East Point (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  10. Reference – What Requires a Permit? (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  11. East Point Zoning Ordinance § 10-2027.7, Non-habitable accessory structure (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  12. Building Inspections – City of East Point, Georgia (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  13. FY 2026 Fee Schedule (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  14. East Point Planning & Community Development, Permits Division (eastpointga.gov)
  15. Building Inspections – City of East Point, Georgia (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  16. Building Inspections (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  17. Certificate of Occupancy & Completion (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  18. East Point Planning & Community Development, Planning & Zoning (eastpointga.gov)
  19. Sec. 10-2062. R-1A Urban Residential District (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  20. Sec. 10-2064. R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  21. Sec. 10-2062. R-1A Urban Residential District (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  22. East Point Zoning Ordinance § 10-2064, R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  23. Fulton County Environmental Health Office (dph.georgia.gov)
  24. Sec. 13-1024. Parking mobile homes outside of camps (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  25. Sec. 10-2062. - R-1A Urban Residential District (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  26. Planning & Community Development – City of East Point, Georgia (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  27. Sec. 10-5041. General standards (East Point), quoted and re-checked
  28. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  29. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  30. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data

Written October 9, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

Answers from the rulebook for East Point

East Point’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Residential new construction and residential rehab or renovation inside East Point city limits.

    • A building permit application is required.
    • The city reference also states that land-disturbance permits may apply.
    • The cited reference does not enumerate every possible permit exemption.
    “Residential NEW CONSTRUCTION Building Permit Application Pull a BUILDING, HVAC / Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing Permit. (Also, LDP Permits) Residential REHAB / RENOVATION Building Permit Application Pull a BUILDING, HVAC / Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing Permit. (Also, LDP Permits)”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — New construction and renovations within East Point city.
      “The Permits Division processes the application intake, coordinates the plan review cycle for drawings submitted, and ultimately issues the permit and Certificate of Occupancy or Completion for new construction or renovations in the City.”
    • Required — New construction and renovations inside East Point city limits.
      “The Permits Division processes the application intake, coordinates the plan review cycle for drawings submitted, and ultimately issues the permit and Certificate of Occupancy or Completion for new construction or renovations in the City.”
    • Limited — Non-habitable accessory structures inside East Point city limits.
      “A building permit is required if accessory structure is greater than 200 square feet.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    A homeowner acting as permit holder for work on the homeowner's primary residence inside East Point city limits.

    • The homeowner must own and live in, or intend to live in, the structure as a primary residence.
    • The homeowner must perform the work themselves, including family and friends, without paying a company.
    • If a contractor or specialty trade is hired, the homeowner cannot pull the permit.
    “For the Homeowner to pull a Homeowner’s permit, the homeowner MUST be doing the work themselves – this includes family and friends - without paying a company to do the work.”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    Properties located in East Point municipal limits.

    • The city page describes enforcement of building codes and ordinances.
    “Our division ensures that construction is in accordance with all the adopted codes by the International Code Council (ICC), the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), The National Electrical Code (NEC), and the Georgia Accessibility Codes.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Adopted — Construction inside East Point city limits.
      “Our division ensures that construction is in accordance with all the adopted codes by the International Code Council (ICC), the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), The National Electrical Code (NEC), and the Georgia Accessibility Codes.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Permitted construction inside East Point city limits.

    • The permit holder or agent must notify the building official when work is ready.
    • Access and means for inspection must be provided.
    • Occupied homes are not inspected without the owner or authorized agent present.
    • Work may not proceed beyond successive inspection points without approval; noncompliant work must be corrected before covering or concealing it.
    “Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Buildings and structures requiring a certificate of occupancy inside East Point city limits.
      “After the building official inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the department of building safety, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:”
    • Required — Structures inside East Point city limits.
      “It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection by submitting an inspection request online.”
    • Required — Permitted construction inside East Point city limits.
      “It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection by submitting an inspection request online.”
  • Certificate of occupancyLimited

    Permitted renovations of existing residential or commercial structures inside East Point city limits where the certificate-of-completion conditions are met.

    • A certificate of completion may be used where a CO is not required.
    • The renovation must be permitted.
    • The existing location must already have a CO on file.
    • Square footage and use must not have changed.
    “A certificate of completion (CC) is issued for existing buildings which have completed permitted renovations and already have a (CO) on file. For all residential and commercial renovations of existing structures whereby a CO is not required, whereby square footage and use has not changed, and the location already has a CO on file.”
    9 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Use or occupancy of buildings or structures, and changes of occupancy, inside East Point city limits.
      “A building or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in accordance with Section 105.2. of the 2018 IBC”
    • Required — Newly erected and altered residential or commercial structures inside East Point city limits.
      “Said certificate of occupancy shall be posted on site where it is visible for inspection and said certificate is required in advance of occupancy or use of: (1) A building hereafter erected: (2) A building hereafter altered;”
    • Required — Commercial buildings, apartment complexes, and commercial tenant spaces inside East Point city limits when ownership or business tenancy changes.
      “• New ownership of single commercial building acting as landlord • New ownership of apartment complex acting as landlord • New business tenant in building or suite renting from landlord.”
    • Required — Buildings and structures used or occupied, and changes of occupancy, inside East Point.
      “until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy.”
    • Required — Use or occupancy of buildings and changes of occupancy inside East Point city limits.
      “A building or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy.”
    • Required — Buildings, lots, and uses inside East Point city limits.
      “A certificate of occupancy, indicating that a building, lot, and use comply with the building code and this Zoning Code and Development Regulations is required.”
    • Required — Use or occupancy of buildings and changes of occupancy inside East Point city limits.
      “shall not be used or occupied [...] until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy.”
    • Required — New or altered buildings and changes of occupancy inside East Point city limits.
      “A building or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy.”
    • Limited — Relocated residential structures inside East Point city limits.
      “Prior to occupancy, a Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development.”
  • Local zoningPresent

    Land within East Point city limits; the city administers zoning by district through its zoning code and Planning & Zoning Division.

    • Permitted uses and development standards vary by zoning district.
    • The city directs applicants to its official zoning map and Municode zoning code.
    “Permitted uses by right, administrative permit, and special use permit are listed within the City’s code of ordinances located on Municode Library, and categorized by zoning district.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Present — Land inside East Point city limits.
      “The City of East Point regulates development through the use of zoning.”
    • Present (with conditions) — Land inside East Point city limits.
      “Within the R-1A District, land and structures shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or as a use allowed by Administrative Permit or Use Permit shall be prohibited.”
    • Present — Land inside East Point city limits; the city adopts and administers its own zoning regulations.
      “The R-1A District is intended to provide land areas devoted to medium density residential areas and closely related uses.”
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    East Point city zoning districts and their permitted uses and standards.

    • Permitted uses are categorized by zoning district in the city code.
    • Property zoning can be checked through the city’s official zoning map.
    • The city code includes R-1A and R-2 residential districts and other district classifications.
    “Permitted uses by right, administrative permit, and special use permit are listed within the City’s code of ordinances located on Municode Library, and categorized by zoning district.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — Zoning districts and zoning map for land inside East Point city limits.
      “And maintain the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Map, Zoning Map, Zoning Ordinances and other official planning documents and ordinances.”
    • Published — East Point zoning districts and district-specific standards.
      “R-1A District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in this Section are for the R-1A District regulations.”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

    Single-family detached dwellings in the R-1A Urban Residential District.

    • Less than two stories: 900 square feet on the ground level.
    • Two stories or more: 1,300 square feet, with 1,000 square feet on the ground floor.

    minimum heated floor area: >= 900 square feet (ground level; less than two-story) · minimum heated floor area: >= 1300 square feet (two-story or more; 1,000 square feet required on ground floor)

    “Minimum heated floor area - 900 square feet on ground level for less than two-story - 1,300 square feet for two-story or more than two-story with 1,000 square feet on ground floor”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — Single-family detached dwellings in the R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District.
      “Single family — 1,100 square feet on ground level”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    Single-family detached dwellings in the R-2 Two-Family Dwelling District.

    • Minimum single-family lot area is 8,500 square feet; minimum two-family lot area is 9,400 square feet.

    minimum lot area: >= 8500 square feet (single-family) · minimum lot area: >= 9400 square feet (two-family)

    “Minimum lot area. - Single family — 8,500 square feet - Two-family — 9,400 square feet”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Specified — Single-family detached dwellings in the R-1A Urban Residential District.
      “Minimum lot area - 7,500 square feet f. Minimum width of lot frontage or width at building line - 50 feet”
  • SetbacksSpecified

    Single-family detached dwellings in the R-1A Urban Residential District.

    • Front setback is 30 feet.
    • Side setback is 8 feet adjacent to an interior line and 8 feet adjacent to a street.
    • Rear setback is 20 feet.

    front setback: 30 feet · side setback: 8 feet (interior line or street) · rear setback: 20 feet

    “Minimum front yard setback - 30 feet c. Minimum Side Yard Setback - - 8 feet adjacent to interior line - 8 feet adjacent to street d. Minimum rear yard setback - 20 feet”
  • Living in an RVProhibited

    Recreational vehicles parked or stored in residential districts inside East Point city limits.

    • The restriction concerns vehicles parked or stored in residential districts; the cited section also requires the parking or storage area to be in the lot's buildable area and not in front of the principal structure.
    “Other specialized vehicles such as recreational vehicles, campers, buses (including school buses), trailers, mobile home coaches, boats and boat trailers may be parked or stored in all residential districts under the following conditions: (Also See 10-2160 for trucks) (a) That such vehicles are not used as living quarters.”
  • Tiny homesLimited

    Tiny-home development and occupancy inside East Point city.

    • The city states it has no tiny-home ordinance.
    • Each development must comply with the standards of its zoning district.
    • The city notes that current square-footage and lot-size requirements may exceed those of a typical tiny home.
    • A Community Unit Plan may be considered for development.
    “East Point does not currently have a tiny home ordinance in place; however, each development must adhere to the development standards of that given zoning district. Given that our current code has higher square footage and lot size requirements than that of a typical tiny home, a developer may want to consider presenting a Community Unit Plan development for City Council approval.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Manufactured homesLimited

    Manufactured or mobile-home placement and occupancy inside East Point city.

    • Parking a mobile home on public or private land inside the city is unlawful except as provided in Chapter 2 of Part 10.
    • Floodplain provisions separately regulate manufactured homes, including anchoring and elevation requirements.
    • The cited provisions do not establish unrestricted manufactured-home occupancy.
    “It shall be unlawful within the city for any person to park any mobile home on any street, alley, highway or other public place, or on any tract of land owned by any person, occupied or unoccupied, within the city, except as provided in this Chapter 2 of Part 10.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Manufactured homes in East Point, especially areas regulated by the city's floodplain provisions.
      “including manufactured homes, shall not be allowed within the limits of the future-conditions base floodplain”
    • Limited — Manufactured homes within East Point future-conditions base floodplain.
      “In all areas of special flood hazard and areas of future conditions, the following provisions apply: (1) New construction and substantial improvements of principal buildings (residential or non-residential), including manufactured homes, shall not be allowed within the limits of the future-conditions base floodplain, unless all requirements of sections 10-5033, 10-5034 and 10-5035 have been met;”
  • Accessory dwellingsAllowed (with conditions)

    Habitable accessory structures or accessory dwelling units in East Point residential districts.

    • A Special Use Permit and City Council approval are required before obtaining a building permit.
    • The city states that ADUs are allowed within all residential districts.
    • Additional criteria are in Zoning Code Sec. 10-2130.
    “East Point allows for Habitable Accessory Structures (or otherwise known as Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs) within all of our residential districts. Each applicant must first apply for a Special Use Permit and receive approval from City Council prior to obtaining a building permit for the construction of the ADU.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Allowed (with conditions) — Habitable accessory structures, also called accessory dwelling units, in East Point residential districts.
      “must first apply for a Special Use Permit”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Proposed developments and plats inside East Point city limits.

    • Developments must conform to the City Comprehensive Plan and development policies in effect at submission.
    • The Director of Planning and Zoning shall not approve plats when required planned features are not incorporated.
    • Traffic Mitigation Action Plan may be required within one mile of a roadway operating at Level of Service D or worse.
    “All proposed developments shall conform to the City Comprehensive Plan”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Proposed developments and plats inside East Point city limits.
      “All proposed developments shall conform to the City Comprehensive Plan and development policies in effect at the time of submission. The Director of Planning and Zoning shall not approve plats when such planned features, as specified by the Comprehensive Plan, are not incorporated into the plat.”
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Proposed developments and plats inside East Point city limits.
      “All proposed developments shall conform to the City Comprehensive Plan and development policies in effect at the time of submission. The Director of Planning and Zoning shall not approve plats when such planned features, as specified by the Comprehensive Plan, are not incorporated into the plat.”
  • Driveway accessLimited

    Outparcel development approved as a condition of zoning approval and identified on a site plan inside East Point city limits.

    • Access must be from internal drives and may not directly access public roads.
    “Outparcel development permitted as a condition of zoning approval and identified on a Site Plan shall comply with the following standards. (a) The total floor area for outparcels shall be included in the total floor area allowed for the larger parcel. (b) Access for outparcels shall be from internal drives with no direct access to public roads.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Driveways and walkways constructed inside East Point city limits.
      “Driveway and Walkways Building Permit Application Pull a BUILDING, HVAC / Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing Permit. (Also, LDP Permits)”
  • Building in a floodplainLimited

    Development in areas of special flood hazard and future-conditions floodplain inside East Point city limits.

    • New construction and substantial improvements must meet the referenced floodplain requirements.
    • Structures must be anchored, use flood-resistant materials and methods, and protect utilities.
    • Heating, air-conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and other service facilities must be located three feet above base flood elevation or one foot above future-conditions elevation, whichever is higher.
    • A final FEMA Elevation Certificate is required before a Certificate of Occupancy.
    • On-site waste-disposal systems must be located and constructed to avoid impairment or contamination during flooding.
    • Recreational vehicles must either be on site fewer than 180 consecutive days and fully licensed and ready for highway use, or meet residential-building substantial-improvement requirements.
    “In all areas of special flood hazard and areas of future conditions, the following provisions apply: (1) New construction and substantial improvements of principal buildings (residential or non-residential), including manufactured homes, shall not be allowed within the limits of the future-conditions base floodplain, unless all requirements of sections 10-5033 , 10-5034 and 10-5035 have been met;”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — New construction, substantial improvements, utilities, subdivisions, and manufactured homes in East Point flood-hazard and future-conditions areas.
      “prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued.”
    • Required — New construction and substantial improvements in East Point special-flood-hazard and future-conditions areas.
      “All new construction or substantial improvements of existing structures shall have a final FEMA Elevation Certificate provided to the City, in compliance with section 10-5023 (1), certified by a Professional Engineer or Land Surveyor, prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued.”
    • Required — New construction and substantial improvements in East Point areas of special flood hazard and areas of future conditions.
      “In all areas of special flood hazard and areas of future conditions, the following provisions apply: (1) New construction and substantial improvements of principal buildings (residential or non-residential), including manufactured homes, shall not be allowed within the limits of the future-conditions base floodplain, unless all requirements of sections 10-5033, 10-5034 and 10-5035 have been met;”
  • Short-term rentalsLimited

    Short-term lodging inside East Point residential zoning districts.

    • R-1A and R-2 district provisions list home-stay lodging and whole-house lodging as permitted uses subject to a short-term license; whole-house lodging also requires a business license.
    • The city publishes a Short Term Lodging Permit Application.
    “Home-stay lodging. a. Short term license required. (4) Whole-house lodging. a. Short term license required. b. Business license required.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Whole-house short-term lodging inside East Point city limits.
      “5. SHORT TERM LODGING (Whole-House Lodging Only – STL Permit issued by East Point Permits must be attached)”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    East Point planning, building, inspection, and certificate fees.

    • Fees are due at application and are non-refundable.
    • Permits are non-transferable.
    • Fees vary by valuation, project type, unit count, and applicable review or inspection category.

    single-family building permit base fee: 75 USD (Plus valuation-based fee) · single-family certificate of occupancy: 70 USD (Plus administrative fee) · single-family first reinspection: 70 USD

    “Building Permit & Rehab Permit Commercial and all other Single Family $75 Plus valuation of job”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — East Point planning, zoning, platting, land-development, and permit-related applications.
      “FY 2021 Fee Schedule [...] Administrative Fee: $45”
    • Published (with conditions) — East Point building, land-development, inspection, and related permits.
      “Building Permit & Rehab Permit Commercial and all other Single Family $75 Plus valuation of job”
  • Permit processPublished

    Building and development permit processing inside East Point city limits.

    • The city describes application intake, plan review, permit issuance, inspections, and certificates of occupancy/completion.
    • Walk-in application intake and processing hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
    “The Permits Division processes the application intake, coordinates the plan review cycle for drawings submitted, and ultimately issues the permit and Certificate of Occupancy or Completion for new construction or renovations in the City.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — Construction and renovation permitting inside East Point city limits.
      “The Permits Division processes the application intake, coordinates the plan review cycle for drawings submitted, and ultimately issues the permit and Certificate of Occupancy or Completion for new construction or renovations in the City.”

Rules another office applies inside East Point

East Point does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

  • Building heightSpecified

    Buildings in East Point's R-1A Urban Residential District.

    maximum building height: <= 35 feet

    “Height regulations - No building shall exceed 35 feet in height.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Who permits septicCounty

    On-site sewage questions, services, inspections, and locally administered environmental-health matters inside East Point city.

    • Georgia DPH directs locally related septic matters to the county environmental health office.
    • Fulton County Environmental Health is listed as the local contact.
    “Regulation and inspection of new on-site sewage management systems (septic tanks/field lines). [...] For complaints, record requests, services, inspections, exams, or other locally-related questions, call your County Environmental Health Office [...] Fulton County: (770) 520-7500”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    New or improperly functioning onsite sewage management systems inside East Point city limits.

    • The program inspects new systems and repairs to improperly functioning systems.
    • Locally related services are handled through the Fulton County Environmental Health Office.
    “Investigation and inspection of repairs made to improperly functioning on-site sewage management systems.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — New OSSMS systems and repairs inside East Point.
      “Regulation and inspection of new on-site sewage management systems”
    • Required — New and improperly functioning on-site sewage management systems inside East Point city.
      “Regulation and inspection of new on-site sewage management systems (septic tanks/field lines). Investigation and inspection of repairs made to improperly functioning on-site sewage management systems.”
  • Well permitLimited

    Individual private wells drilled inside East Point.

    • A licensed water-well contractor is required.
    • Before construction, the contractor must notify the county health department of intent to drill.
    “Wells must be installed by a licensed water well contractor.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupSewer (with conditions)

    Water and sewer development connections serving property inside East Point city where suitable Fulton County service capabilities exist.

    • Fulton County provides sewer to East Point.
    • The procedure begins after the owner determines suitable service capabilities exist, potentially through a Water and Sewer Availability Certification.
    • Connection requires the applicable utility construction permit, plans, fees, and connection or impact fees.
    • The source does not state a universal distance-to-main or mandatory-connect rule.

    submittal fee: 463 USD (General water/sewer utility permitting package) · single-family sewer lateral connection fee: 304 USD (No review fee collected for this project type)

    “Fulton County provides sewer to the following jurisdictions south of the City of Atlanta limits: East Point, Fairburn, College Park, Palmetto, South Fulton, Tyrone, and Union City.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Sewer (with conditions) — New development and sewer connections inside East Point city limits where suitable sewer service capabilities exist.
      “Fulton County Water Resources Department located at 11575 Maxwell Road office issues permits for connection to the Fulton County water and/or sewer systems. Fulton County provides sewer to the following jurisdictions south of the City of Atlanta limits: East Point, Fairburn, College Park, Palmetto, South Fulton, Tyrone, and Union City.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask East Point or Fulton County directly.

  • Lot coverage — Principal residential development inside East Point city.
  • Camping on your land — Temporary camping on private land inside East Point city.
  • Septic permit — New or repaired on-site sewage systems inside East Point city.
  • Off-grid sanitation — Off-grid sanitation systems inside East Point city.
  • Agricultural exemption — Agricultural or farm construction inside East Point city limits.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that East Point publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Fulton County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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