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Building permits, zoning and septic rules in Johns Creek, Georgia

Johns Creek, Georgia requires a city building permit for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition or a change of occupancy.1 The city also administers zoning, while the Fulton County Board of Health permits and inspects onsite sewage systems where public sewer is unavailable.23 RVs may be stored under specific residential rules but cannot be used as living quarters.4

At a glance

Building permit
Required for covered building work; apply through Johns Creek1
Zoning
Administered by the City of Johns Creek2
Septic
Fulton County Board of Health permit and inspections required567
RV living
Not allowed; residential storage is conditional4
Tiny home
Must meet building codes and the parcel's local zoning standards8
Minimum home size
Varies by zoning district; AG-1 has no minimum heated floor area91011
Owner-builder
Georgia allows it in limited circumstances; confirm city filing requirements12

Who to call

Building permits

City of Johns Creek Building Division

Building-permit guidance and application assistance for work inside Johns Creek

678-512-3250

[email protected]

11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Online permits →

Zoning

City of Johns Creek Planning & Zoning Division

Zoning administration, variances and land-use petitions inside Johns Creek

678-512-3293

11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Online permits →

Septic permits

Fulton County Board of Health, Environmental Health Services

Permits and inspects onsite sewage systems and reviews individual water supplies in Fulton County areas without public sewer

770-520-7500

10 Park Place Health Center, 10 Park Place S.E., Atlanta, GA 30303

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 10, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Johns Creek, Georgia?

Yes. Johns Creek requires a building permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or structure, or to change its occupancy.1 The Johns Creek Building Division administers Georgia's mandatory construction codes along with applicable city regulations.13 Each building or trade permit has inspections suited to its scope, and covered work cannot advance until the required inspection passes.14

Georgia's owner-builder license exemption can let an owner build the owner's own home, but it does not waive Johns Creek building permits, inspections, zoning or code compliance.12 The city-specific owner-builder filing requirements could not be confirmed; ask the Building Division before choosing the owner-contractor route.

Who issues building permits in Johns Creek?

The City of Johns Creek Building Division is the starting point for building-permit questions and application help.15 Applications, plans, fee payment, review, permit issuance and inspections are managed through the city's online process.16 A single-family building-permit application must include a plot plan based on a boundary survey, drawn to scale and showing the required site information.16

Call the Building Division at 678-512-3250 or email [email protected] for project-specific guidance; the permit counter is at 11360 Lakefield Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30097.15 Permit fees vary by permit or certificate type, so check the city's published fee schedule before filing.17

Does Johns Creek have zoning?

Johns Creek administers its own zoning ordinance through the Planning & Zoning Division.2 Parcel standards depend on the zoning district and any conditions attached to the property.18 In the R-1 district, the minimum lot area is 2 acres, with a 200-foot minimum lot width and 35 feet of street frontage.19 In AG-1, the minimum lot is 1 acre on a paved road or 3 acres on an unpaved road.20

Home-size rules also vary: R-4 requires at least 1,000 square feet for a home under two stories, while AG-1 states no minimum heated floor area.119 Ask Planning & Zoning to identify the parcel's district and any zoning-case conditions before designing around these examples.21

How do septic permits work inside Johns Creek?

The Fulton County Board of Health, not the City of Johns Creek, permits and inspects onsite sewage systems for properties without public sanitary sewer.5 A septic permit is required for a new onsite system, and the county health authority reviews and inspects new installations and repairs.67

A connection to public or community sewer is required when service is within 200 feet of the property line or in an abutting public right-of-way, subject to the stated exception for certain failing residential systems.22 Where public sewer is unavailable, an approved onsite system is required for occupied property.23

Can you live in an RV or tiny home in Johns Creek?

Johns Creek does not allow an RV, camper, bus, trailer or mobile-home coach stored on residential property to be used as living quarters.4 Such vehicles may be parked or stored only in the buildable area of the lot and not in front of the principal structure.4 The available rule does not answer temporary camping on private land, so ask Planning & Zoning before any short stay.

A site-built or modular tiny home is treated as a dwelling under Georgia building codes and must also satisfy Johns Creek zoning.8 That makes the parcel's district decisive: R-1 and R-4 impose minimum heated-floor-area standards, while AG-1 has no minimum heated floor area but still remains subject to other applicable rules.10119

Building a home in Johns Creek: what are the steps?

  1. Ask Planning & Zoning to confirm the parcel's zoning district, setbacks and any property-specific conditions.21
  2. Determine whether Fulton County water and sewer service is available; Fulton County Water Resources issues connection permits for its systems serving Johns Creek.24
  3. If public sewer is unavailable, obtain the Fulton County Board of Health's site review and septic construction permit before physical development.25
  4. Submit the Johns Creek building-permit application and required plot plan through the city process.16
  5. Obtain and post the building permit before work begins, then schedule and pass every required inspection before covering work or advancing.114
  6. Complete the required final approvals before occupying the home.26

What should you check before buying land in Johns Creek?

Confirm zoning before relying on acreage alone because lot size, setbacks, home size and height differ by district and may be affected by parcel-specific conditions.18 Check sewer availability early: an onsite sewage system needs Fulton County Board of Health approval, while nearby public sewer can trigger a connection requirement.522 If the parcel needs a private well, a licensed water-well contractor must install it and notify the county health department before drilling; we could not confirm a separate Johns Creek well permit, so ask the Board of Health what filing applies.27

Check mapped flood hazards before placing a home; new construction and substantial improvements in Johns Creek's future-conditions floodplain must meet the city's referenced flood requirements.28 For land division, Johns Creek regulates final plats, while Fulton County approves water and sewer as-built plans.29 Fulton County's effective property-tax rate is about 0.9%, and its median annual property-tax bill is about $3,847; these are county-level figures, not a parcel quote.3031

Watch-outs

  • An RV stored on residential property in Johns Creek cannot be used as living quarters.4
  • Public sewer within 200 feet of the property line or in an abutting public right-of-way can require connection instead of a new onsite system.22
  • R-1, R-4 and AG-1 have materially different lot and dwelling-size standards, so verify the parcel's district and zoning conditions before buying.192032

Sources

  1. Guide for Online Permit Portal (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  2. Planning & Zoning – Johns Creek (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  3. Land-use – Fulton County Board of Health (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  4. Sec. 18.5. Parking for Specialized Vehicles (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  5. Well and Septic Inspection, quoted and re-checked
  6. Land-use: Waste Management Septic Inspection, quoted and re-checked
  7. Well and Septic Inspection, quoted and re-checked
  8. Georgia Tiny House Fact Sheet (Georgia statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  9. Sec. 5.1. AG-1 Agricultural District (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  10. Sec. 6.1. R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  11. Sec. 6.6. R-4 Single-Family Dwelling District (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  12. Residential and Commercial General Contractors Frequently Asked Questions (Georgia statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  13. Building Codes – Johns Creek (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  14. Inspection Policies – Johns Creek (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  15. City of Johns Creek Building Division (johnscreekga.gov)
  16. johnscreekga.gov (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  17. Community Development Fee Schedule (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  18. Planning & Zoning – Johns Creek (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  19. Code of Ordinances: Appendix A - ZONING, Sec. 6.1 R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  20. Sec. 5.1. AG-1 Agricultural District (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  21. City of Johns Creek Planning & Zoning Division (johnscreekga.gov)
  22. Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  23. Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  24. Development (Water and Sewer) Utility Permitting Procedures (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  25. Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  26. Zoning Ordinance, Articles XXIII and XXIV (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  27. Well Water, quoted and re-checked
  28. Sec. 109-23. Provisions for flood damage reduction (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  29. Final Plat Checklist (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked
  30. Effective property tax rate: Bolthole Index county data
  31. Median property tax bill: Bolthole Index county data
  32. Sec. 6.6. R-4 Single-Family Dwelling District (Johns Creek), quoted and re-checked

Written October 10, 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 Johns Creek

Johns Creek’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    Building work inside Johns Creek city.

    • A permit is required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, or change of occupancy; the city's general guide contains project-specific exceptions.
    “A Building Permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, demolition, or occupancy change of a building or structure inside Johns Creek city limits.
      “A Building Permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure.”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted

    Construction inside Johns Creek city limits; the city building division administers mandatory Georgia State Minimum Codes and city regulations.

    • The city also enforces the City of Johns Creek Code of Ordinances and applicable State and Fulton County regulations.
    “The Johns Creek Building Division administers and enforces the mandatory Georgia State Minimum Codes for Construction, as adopted and amended by Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Building and trade permits for construction inside Johns Creek city limits.

    • Each permit requires inspections based on the scope and nature of the work performed.
    • Work must not be covered up or progress until it passes required inspections.
    • The inspection list is shown on the permit in the CSS Portal; all required inspections must be scheduled and passed.
    • Optional inspections may be available where applicable.
    • Failed inspections require payment of a re-inspection fee before the next inspection may be scheduled.
    “Each permit requires inspections based on the scope and nature of the work performed. Work must not be covered up or progress until it passes required inspections.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Building and trade permits inside Johns Creek city limits.
      “Each permit requires inspections based on the scope and nature of the work performed. Work must not be covered up or progress until it passes required inspections.”
    • Required — Footings for construction inside Johns Creek city limits.
      “Prior to pouring footings, the owner shall notify the Department of Community Development to conduct an inspection to determine that space for required setbacks are available on the site.”
  • Certificate of occupancyRequired

    Buildings, lots, and uses inside Johns Creek city limits subject to the City Building Code.

    • The certificate must indicate compliance with the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
    • The certificate must be posted visibly on site for 30 days after issuance.
    • A change in building or structure use requires application, required permits, and a certificate before occupancy.

    posting period: 30 days

    “A Certificate of Occupancy, indicating that a building, lot and use comply with the Building code and this Zoning Ordinance is required under provisions of the City of Johns Creek Building Code. Said Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted on site where it is visible for inspection for a period of 30 days from the date of issuance.”
  • Local zoningPresent

    Johns Creek city administers zoning inside its city limits.

    • The Planning & Zoning Division administers the City's zoning ordinance.
    “The Planning & Zoning Division of Community Development oversees all planning efforts and administers the City’s Zoning, Sign, and Tree Protection Ordinances.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Present — Land inside Johns Creek city limits; the city administers its own zoning ordinance.
      “The City’s Zoning Ordinance regulates permitted base and accent colors for all buildings except single-family detached dwellings.”
    • Present — Land inside Johns Creek city limits; Johns Creek maintains and administers its own zoning ordinance.
      “The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Johns Creek, Georgia, [Ordinance No. 2010-05-08, adopted May 24, 2010, is hereby adopted to read as follows.]”
  • Zoning districtsPublished

    Johns Creek zoning districts and their development standards.

    • The official zoning ordinance publishes district regulations including AG-1, R-1, and R-4.
    • Specific properties may have conditional zoning conditions or approved site-plan conditions.
    “The Planning & Zoning Division of Community Development oversees all planning efforts and administers the City’s Zoning, Sign, and Tree Protection Ordinances.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Published — Johns Creek zoning districts, including R-1, R-4, and AG-1, as published in the city zoning ordinance.
      “Regulations set forth in this Section are the R-1 District regulations. Article XIX should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards for uses allowed by Administrative or Use Permit.”
    • Published — Johns Creek's published zoning code, including the R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District and AG-1 Agricultural District.
      “the City of Johns Creek is divided into zoning districts which are individually described in this Ordinance. Those Zoning districts as of the date of adoption of this ordinance of amendment are: AG-1 Agricultural District R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District”
  • Minimum dwelling sizeSpecified

    Single-family dwellings in the R-1 district.

    • For less than two-story homes, the minimum heated floor area is on the ground level.
    • For two-story or taller homes, 1,200 square feet must be on the ground floor.

    minimum heated floor area: 1800 square feet (ground level for less than two-story) · minimum heated floor area: 2000 square feet (two-story or more than two-story; 1,200 square feet on ground floor)

    “Minimum Heated Floor Area: 1,800 square feet on ground level for less than two-story 2,000 square feet for two-story or more than two-story with 1,200 square feet on ground floor”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • None — Single-family dwellings in the AG-1 agricultural district.
      “Minimum Heated Floor Area: There is no minimum heated floor area in this district.”
    • Specified — Single-family dwellings in the R-4 district.
      “Minimum Heated Floor Area: 1,000 square feet on ground level for less than two-story. 1,100 square feet for two-story or more than two-story with 800 square feet on ground floor.”
  • Minimum lot sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

    Single-family development in Johns Creek's R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District.

    • The R-1 district permits single-family dwellings.
    • All other applicable regulations must be satisfied prior to development under this zoning district.

    minimum lot area: 2 acres · minimum lot width: 200 feet · minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street

    “E. Minimum Lot Area: 2 acres F. Minimum Lot Width: 200 feet G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Specified — Single-family dwellings in AG-1.
      “Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre with frontage on paved road 3 acres with frontage on unpaved road”
    • Specified — Single-family dwellings in R-4.
      “Minimum Lot Area: 9,000 square feet F. Minimum Lot Width: 70 feet G. Minimum Lot Frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street”
  • SetbacksSpecified

    Single-family dwellings in AG-1.

    • Side-yard setback varies by whether the side is adjacent to an interior line or a street.

    front yard: 60 feet · side yard: 25 feet (adjacent to interior line) · side yard: 40 feet (adjacent to street) · rear yard: 50 feet

    “Minimum Front Yard: 60 feet C. Minimum Side Yard: 25 feet adjacent to interior line 40 feet adjacent to street D. Minimum Rear Yard: 50 feet”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Specified — Single-family dwellings in R-1.
      “Minimum Front Yard: 60 feet C. Minimum Side Yard: 25 feet adjacent to interior line 40 feet adjacent to street D. Minimum Rear Yard: 50 feet”
    • Specified — Single-family dwellings in R-4.
      “Minimum Front Yard: 35 feet C. Minimum Side Yard: 7 feet adjacent to interior line 20 feet adjacent to street D. Minimum Rear Yard: 25 feet”
  • Building heightSpecified

    Buildings in AG-1.

    maximum building height: <= 40 feet

    “Height Regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Specified — Buildings in R-1.
      “Height Regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.”
    • Specified — Buildings in R-4.
      “Height Regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.”
  • Living in an RVLimited

    Parking or storage of recreational vehicles, campers, buses, trailers, mobile home coaches, boats, and boat trailers on residential property inside Johns Creek city limits.

    • Such vehicles may not be used as living quarters.
    • Parking or storage must be in the buildable area of the lot.
    • Parking or storage may not be 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 18.3.2 for trucks) A. That such vehicles are not used as living quarters. B. That the location of the parking or storage area shall be in the buildable area of the lot and shall not be in front of the principal structure.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Parking or storage of recreational vehicles, campers, buses, trailers, mobile home coaches, boats, and boat trailers on residential property inside Johns Creek city.
      “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 18.3.2 for trucks) A. That such vehicles are not used as living quarters. B. That the location of the parking or storage area shall be in the buildable area of the lot and shall not be in front of the principal structure.”
  • Accessory dwellingsLimited

    Detached guest houses accessory to single-family dwellings inside Johns Creek city limits.

    • The guest house must be on the same lot as the single-family dwelling unit.
    • Use is limited to relatives, guests, or employees working on the property and cannot involve rent payment.
    “Guest House. A detached accessory dwelling unit located on the same lot with a single-family dwelling unit. A guest house may be only used by relatives, guest or employees that work on the property without payment for rent.”
  • Who permits septicCounty

    On-site sewage systems serving property inside Johns Creek city limits; Fulton County Board of Health is the administering authority.

    “On-site sewage management system construction permits shall be issued only after a site inspection by the County Board of Health shows favorable findings relative to absorption rates, soil characteristics, groundwater, rock, and any other factors which would affect the acceptability of the lot.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    A lot or structure inside Johns Creek city limits using an onsite sewage management system.

    • The permit must be obtained before physical development or installation.
    • The County Board of Health application must include the owner/applicant, property location, plans and specifications, facility type, utilities and water-supply information, bedroom or flow data, soil characteristics, owner or agent signature, and other information needed for site suitability.
    • The County Board of Health approves or disapproves a completed application within twenty days.

    application decision period: 20 days (after receipt of a completed application)

    “No person may begin the physical development of a lot or structure where an on-site sewage management system will be utilized, nor install an on-site sewage management system or component thereof, without having first obtained from the County Health Department a construction permit for the installation of an onsite sewage management system..”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Onsite sewage management systems inside Johns Creek city limits.

    • A site inspection is required before issuance of the construction permit.
    • A final inspection and written approval are required before backfilling or using the system.
    • Repairs, replacements, and additions to existing systems must also be permitted and inspected.
    “No person may backfill or use an on-site sewage management system until a final inspection has been made by the County Board of Health, and written approval has been issued by the County Board of Health.”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Off-grid wastewater sanitation inside Johns Creek city limits.

    • If public or community sewage treatment is unavailable, an approved onsite sewage management system must be provided.
    • County Health Department construction permit, site inspection, and final written approval are required.
    • Public sewer connection is required when available within 200 feet or in an abutting public right-of-way, subject to the stated failing-system exemption.
    “If public or community sewage treatment systems are not available, the owner of a building, residence, or property that is designed or intended for human occupancy or congregation shall provide an approved on-site sewage management system sufficient for the number of persons normally expected to use or frequent the building, residence or other property for two hours or more.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupConditional

    Development and new homes inside Johns Creek city limits requiring sanitary disposal and water-system infrastructure.

    • Connection to an approved sanitary sewage disposal system is required.
    • The required system may be an on-site system or an extension of public sanitary sewerage and associated appurtenances, as required by Fulton County.
    • All sanitary sewer construction must conform to county requirements.
    • Septic tanks and drain-field systems may be required outside the 100-year floodplain, stream buffers, and impervious setbacks under county health and city regulations.
    • The health department may require additional lot requirements, including water-table demonstrations, percolation tests, or bedroom limitations.
    • Lots not expected to meet health regulations may not be included on a final plat, except lots proposed to be served by sanitary sewer in a subdivision where dry sewer has been installed; those lots must be noted as requiring Fulton County approval for connection before issuance of a building permit.
    • Where applicable, county sanitary-sewer approval may be required before issuance of a land-disturbance permit.
    “Connection to an approved sanitary sewage disposal system shall be made, which may require the construction of an on-site system or the extension of public sanitary sewerage and associated appurtenances, as required by the county.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Sewer (with conditions) — Property inside Johns Creek city limits using an onsite sewage system or otherwise requiring sanitary sewage service.
      “Connection shall be made to a public or community sewage treatment system if such system is available within two hundred feet (200') of the property line, or available in a public right-of-way abutting the property.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision projects inside Johns Creek city limits requiring a City of Johns Creek final plat.

    • The checklist applies to preparation and submission of plans for final-plat recording for subdivision projects.
    • Water and sewer as-built plans must be approved by Fulton County.
    • Storm-system as-builts are reviewed and approved by Johns Creek.
    • The final-plat fee is $350 plus $5 per lot for new plats and revisions.
    • The city reserves the right to change the checklist.
    • Before approval and recording, required documents include a health-department signature block, sureties, and Fulton County-approved sanitary sewer and water as-built plans.
    • After review comments are satisfied, the Director signs the final plat; the applicant records it with the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court and submits the recorded copy to the city.

    final plat fee: 350 USD (plus $5 per lot for new plats and revisions) · per-lot final plat fee: per 5 USD (new plats and revisions)

    “This checklist contains the information required to prepare and submit plans for a City of Johns Creek Final Plat recording for subdivision projects. Water & sewer as-builts must be approved by Fulton County. Storm system as-builts are required and are reviewed and approved by the City of Johns Creek.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Land subdivided or otherwise developed inside Johns Creek city limits, including access and future-street arrangements.
      “When land is subdivided or otherwise developed, parcels and buildings must be arranged and designed so as to allow for the opening of future streets and must provide access to those areas not presently served by streets.”
  • Driveway accessLimited

    Outparcel development approved as a condition of zoning approval inside Johns Creek city limits.

    • The rule applies only to outparcel development identified on a site plan and permitted as a condition of zoning approval.
    • Internal entrance drives must be at least 100 feet from a publicly dedicated right-of-way.

    minimum internal entrance-drive distance from publicly dedicated right-of-way: >= 100 feet

    “Access for outparcels shall be from internal drives with no direct access to public roads. Internal entrance drives shall be located at least 100 feet from any publicly dedicated right-of-way.”
  • Building in a floodplainLimited

    New construction and substantial improvements in Johns Creek special-flood-hazard and future-conditions flood-hazard areas.

    • New construction and substantial improvements must satisfy the cross-referenced requirements of subsections 109-22(c), (d), and (e).
    • Structures must be anchored, use flood-resistant materials and methods, and meet elevation, utility, drainage, and sewage-system requirements.
    • Manufactured homes must be anchored.
    “New construction and substantial improvements of structures (residential or nonresidential), including manufactured homes, shall not be allowed within the limits of the future-conditions floodplain, unless all requirements of subsections 109-22 (c), (d) and (e) have been met;”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — New construction and substantial improvements in special-flood-hazard and future-conditions-flood-hazard areas inside Johns Creek city limits.
      “In all areas of special flood hazard and areas of future-conditions flood hazard the following provisions apply: (a) General standards. (1) New construction and substantial improvements of structures (residential or nonresidential), including manufactured homes, shall not be allowed within the limits of the future-conditions floodplain, unless all requirements of subsections 109-22 (c), (d) and (e) have been met;”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Johns Creek Community Development permits and related certificates.

    • Fees vary by permit or certificate type; the city publishes a Community Development Fee Schedule.
    • A current fee-schedule date should be checked before filing.
    “Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion”
  • Permit processPartial

    Single-family-dwelling building-permit applications inside Johns Creek city limits.

    • The plot plan must be based on a boundary-line survey, drawn to scale, and show specified site information.
    • Non-single-family building and land-disturbance applications must meet Community Development Department plan requirements.
    “Applications for building permits for single-family dwellings shall be accompanied by two copies of a plot plan. Applications for building permits and land disturbance permits other than single-family dwellings shall respond to the plan requirements set forth by the Community Development Department.”

Rules another office applies inside Johns Creek

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

  • Manufactured homesLimited

    Mobile-home accessory dwellings in the AG-1 district inside Johns Creek city limits.

    • The mobile home is limited to three years from Mayor and City Council approval unless an additional Use Permit is granted.
    • It must be in the rear yard of an existing residential structure and comply with accessory-building yard standards.
    • Occupancy is limited to a family member or near relative of the existing-structure occupant.

    initial approval duration: 3 years (unless an additional Use Permit has been granted)

    “19.4.31. Mobile Home—Accessory Dwelling. A. Required Districts: AG-1 B. Standards: 1. The mobile home shall be limited to a three-year period from the date of the Mayor and City Council's' approval, after which the mobile home shall be removed unless an additional Use Permit has been granted.”

Still unanswered

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

  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemptions inside Johns Creek city limits.
  • Lot coverage — Lot coverage inside Johns Creek city limits.
  • Camping on your land — Temporary camping on private land inside Johns Creek city limits.
  • Tiny homes — Tiny-home occupancy on private land inside Johns Creek city limits.
  • Well permit — Private well permits inside Johns Creek city limits.
2 more unanswered
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Short-term rentals

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 Johns Creek publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Fulton County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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