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Development Regulations: The City has adopted new, comprehensive Development Regulations with existing regulations and new sections consolidated in one unified document.

Review the consolidated document (1.4 MB).

permits Permits: The Permits Directory is a consolidated list of the various permits (building, fence, pool, sign, etc.) issued by the Community Development department, which division to contact and the forms to request them.

The City now offers RES-Quik, an online permitting option for re-siding and roof replacement. Applicants with a current contractor's license with the City of Johns Creek may apply for these permits online.

Community Development staff strive to ensure land development and zoning regulations are fairly administered with courtesy and respect, consistent with the policies and goals established by the City Council and the adopted Comprehensive Plan.

The department assists the citizens of Johns Creek and its development community, the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Construction Board of Appeals and the City's elected officials while managing zoning and long-range planning, permitting, inspections, code enforcement and other activities in support of the City's vision, mission and goals.

Community Development provides comprehensive land-use and environmental planning, zoning and permitting services, development review, and enforcement of building, zoning, development and environmental codes. These tasks are accomplished through four divisions:

The Permits Directory is a consolidated list of the various permits (building, fence, pool, sign, etc.) issued by the City, which Community Development division to contact and the forms to request them.

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