solution home » services » solution Office of Buildings – Light Commercial Permits (Construction)The term “light commercial” generally applies to commercial construction that is not above four stories.Examples of light commercial projects include: • New construction and additions up to three (3) stories and 25,000 square feet • Pre-engineered steel buildings less than 50,000 square feet • 3 and 4-story townhomes • Commercial conversions up to 10,000 square feet • Interior alterations up to 10,000 square feet • Retaining walls / Modular block walls • Modular trailers / Classroom trailers / Sales trailers *List is not all inclusive.To obtain a light commercial construction permit, stamped and sealed architectural and site plans must be submitted to the Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings. Additional documentation is required based on the type of permit needed. Checklists, detailing requirements for obtaining specific light commercial permits, and links to forms are available on the Office of Buildings, Light Commercial Permits Division, website (link below). The minimum cost for a permit is $150, plus a $25 technology fee. The permit fee schedule for the City of Atlanta can be found in the Code of Ordinances (link below). The ATL Permit Navigator is a useful tool for determining the types of permits needed for a project and the costs for said permits (link below). The Office of Buildings, Light Commercial Permits Division is located at – 55 Trinity Ave. SW3rd Floor – Suite 3900Atlanta, GA 30303Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM For additional information, contact the Office of Buildings, Light Commercial Work Stream, at 404-330-6920. Office of Buildings – Light Commercial Permits DivisionCode of Ordinances - Permit Fee ScheduleATL Permit NavigatorThis Article was created on: 04/26/2019This Article was last updated on: 08/26/2020
