Planning & Zoning

Building permits are not normally required for fences, but if you are installing a swimming pool, it is part of the swimming pool requirements which are permitted and inspected.

All applications, which contain checklists of materials required for each, and a meeting calendar can be obtained on this website and from the Community Development Department at:

38 Hill Street
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA 30075

You may also visit our offices on the ground floor of Roswell’s City Hall.

Each applicant must complete an orientation with staff prior to submitting the required documents. The Department is unable to accept applications until staff has held an orientation meeting with the applicant.

All applications, which contain checklists of materials required for each, and a meeting calendar can be obtained on our website and from the Community Development Department at:

38 Hill Street
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA 30075

You may also visit our offices on the ground floor of Roswell’s City Hall.

Each applicant must complete an applicant orientation meeting prior to submitting the required documents. The Department is unable to accept an application until an orientation meeting has been held with staff.

Final action taken on a rezoning, concurrent variance, or conditional use permit runs with the land and is valid indefinitely. The validity of these actions is only affected by the filing of a new application and subsequent action by the Mayor and City Council.

Yes. Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals with regard to a variance under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance may appeal the decision to the Fulton County Superior Court.