Land Use, Zoning and Housing — Permits and Violations
At The Adams Law Offices our lawyers represent homeowners and businesses in need of advice about local land use and zoning codes, building permit applications, or variances. We also represent residential and commercial owners or property managers in the resolution of housing code violations in Atlanta and elsewhere in the metro area. Contact one of our zoning and land use attorneys for additional information about our experience in these areas.
For land development companies, contractors and property owners interested in substantial additions, rehabilitation, improvements or remodeling, it is important to be aware that in the city of Atlanta, any project valued at $2,500 or more, including labor & materials, will require a building permit. Older structures that represent nonconforming uses under current land use and building code standards might present special problems, such as the need to obtain a variance before a building permit can issue.
Our experience with building permit applications in Atlanta, Fulton County, and elsewhere in the metro area can help you avoid delays by making sure that your project will pass muster the first time around. If your initial permit application is denied, our attorneys can advise you about the prospects for an appeal, and can present your case before the local board of adjustment and appeals. Violations of the city building ordinance can result in fines, jail time, stop work orders, and double fees upon proper application for the required permit.
We also represent homeowners and landlords in housing code violation disputes with the Atlanta Housing Code Enforcement Division. Citations and notices of noncompliance can be prosecuted as criminal cases with fines and jail time. We can represent you in municipal court in defense of housing code violation charges ranging from overgrown lots to structural damage or deterioration.
For additional information about the scope of our services in land use, zoning and housing violations cases, contact an experienced attorney at the Adams Law Offices in Atlanta.
