Resources & Tools
The Resources & Tools section connects residents, businesses, and partners with essential documents, forms, and online services related to planning, zoning, permitting, business licensing, and sustainability.
Online Services
e-Permitting Portal
Submit and track permit applications online.
ProjectDox
Upload plans and documents for review.
GIS Maps & Data
View zoning, overlay districts, floodplains, and Council areas.
Knowledge Quest
Engage DeKalb
Planning & Sustainability's Community Feedback platform for all projects, from small area plans to ordinance additions.
Mailing List
Join our mailing list to receive a monthly newsletter highlighting our planning projects and announcements.
Forms & Checklists
Business/Alcohol License
Guides and Checklists
- How to Register an Online Account Instructions
- DeKalb County Business Registration Application Instructions
- Dekalb County Business License Registration Application Checklist
- Business Occupation Tax Table
- List of Eligible Government Picture Identification
- Sanitation Requirements for Commercial Businesses
- Sanitation Requirements for Home Based Businesses
Forms
- Refund Form
- Letter of Entertainment
- Background Investigation Consent Form
- Business License Application
- Business License Registration Affidavit
- Business License No Change Renewal Affidavit
- SAVE Affidavit
- Private Employer Affidavit
- Home Occupation Supplemental Registration Form
- Change of Information Request Form
- Vehicle Rental Excise Tax Reporting
- Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting
- Wholesale Distributor Excise Tax Reporting
- Alcohol Beverage By The Drink Excise Tax Reporting
- Energy Excise Tax Reporting
Building Permits
Guides and Checklists
- Commercial Additions Guide
- Commercial Alterations and Repairs Guide
- Commercial New Construction Guide
- Commercial Occupancy Permit Guide
- Commercial Roofing Guide
- Construction Process for Swimming Pools
- Demolition Permit Checklist
- Elevation Certificate Reference Guide
- Erosion ES&C Residential Building Checklist
- Inspection Process for Commercial Construction
- Inspection Process for Residential Construction
- Jobsite Trailer Plan Submittal Checklist
- Residential Additions Guide
- Residential Alterations Guide
- Residential CO Checklist for New Homes & Large Additions
- Residential New Single Family Guide
- Residential New Townhome Guide
- Residential Zoning Review Checklist
- Third-Party Inspections Guide
Forms
- Authorized Permit Agent Form
- Application Signature Form
- Building Permit
- Construction Waste
- Electrical Permit
- Events
- Farmers Market
- House Moving Permit
- Letter of Entertainment
- Lighted Tennis Court
- Mechanical/ HVAC Permit
- Owner Affidavit For Residential Permits
- Plumbing Permit
- Residential Site Revision
- Sign Permit
- Telecommunications Towers and Antennas
- Temporary Outdoor Sales
- Temporary Building
- Urban Gardens
- Watershed Forms
- Wireless Telecommunication Facility
- Third Party Inspections Application
- Residential/Commercial Inspection Card
Zoning
Guides and Checklists
- Zoning Cycle Summary
- 2025-26 Zoning, SLUP & Land Use Calendar
- 2026-27 Zoning, SLUP & Land Use Calendar
- Application Submittal Procedures
- Rezone Application Checklist
- Major Modification Application Checklist
- Land Use Amendment Application Checklist
- Minor Modification to Conditional Zoning Checklist
- Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) Application Checklist
- Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) Application (PCH/CCI) Checklist
- Personal Care Home Application, 1-3 Adults
- Zoning Certifications Checklist
- Letter of Entertainment
- Planning Website Resources
Land Development
Guides and Checklists
- Land Development Site Plan Review
- Final Plat Review Checklist
- Revised Final Plat Checklist
- Certificate of Occupancy Checklist for New Homes & Large Additions
- Demolition Plan Review Checklist
- Floodplain Review Checklist
- Lot Division, Lot Combination, or Boundary Line Adjustment Checklist
- Stormwater Management Checklist
- Residential Site Plan Checklist
- Sketch Plat Review Checklist
- Sewer Line Installation/Replacement Checklist
- Retaining Wall Checklist
- Non-Residential Demolition Guide
- How to Check the Status of a Project in Project Dox
- How to Upload Plans in Project Dox—1st Submittal
- How to Submit a Land Development Application
- How to Submit a Lot Div, Combination, and/or Boundary Line Adjustment Application
- How to Submit a City Civil Design
- How to Submit an Administrative Variance (Stream Buffer) Application
- Final Plat Review Procedures
- Requirements for Residential As-Built Surveys
- Addition To Single-Family Residential Checklist
- GIS Checklist
- Water Quality Review Checklist
Forms and Applications
- Water Quality Certificate
- Final Plat Application
- Final Plat Revision Application
- Land Development Revision Application
- Land Development Permit Application
- Proposed Water Quality Facility
- Administrative Variance (Stream Buffer) Application
- City Civil Design Review Application
- Lot Division, Lot Combination, Boundary Line Adjustment Application
- Open Records Form
- Refund Request Form
- State Water Determination Form
- Floodplain Elevation Certificate
Environmental
Guides and Checklists
- Buffer Restoration
- Demolition Permit Checklist
- Encroachment of Critical Root Zone Area
- Environmental Development Checklist
- Environmental Requirements for Building Permits
- Revision in Flood Studies & Maps
- FEMA HFIAA
- Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Review Checklist
- Landscaping & Detention Ponds
- Residential Site Plan Checklist
- Water Quality Checklist
- Stream Buffer Variance Checklist
- Map Changes & Flood Insurance
Tree Conservation and Protection
Guides and Checklists
- Encroachment of Critical Root Zone Areas Memo
- Guidelines for Landscaping Detention Ponds
- Home Builder Guide to Tree Protection
- Homeowner's Tree Removal Guide
- Homeowner's Guide to Tree Care
- Plan Submittal Checklist for Tree Protection
- Plan Submittal Guide—Tree Survey, Protection & Replacement
- Trees Acceptable for Replanting Credits
Ordinances & Policies
Maps & GIS Layers
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I submit forms electronically?
A. Many forms may be submitted electronically through online services.
Q. Where can I find zoning maps?
A. Maps are available under GIS Maps & Data.
Contact & Hours
For assistance locating a resource or service:
Location: 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA
Permit Info Email: plansustain@dekalbcountyga.gov
Phone: 404-371-2155
One-Stop Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM