Building Plan Review Section

The Building Plan Review Section of the Department of Planning and Development is responsible for the review and authorization to permit the construction of commercial buildings, commercial structures, and commercial interior projects located in unincorporated Gwinnett County. Please refer to the How to determine if a building or lot is located in unincorporated Gwinnett County Guide. Commercial buildings include all buildings or structures other than one and two family dwellings or townhomes. Commercial structures include site retaining walls, cell tower installations, racking systems, and signage foundations.
Contact Information

Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development
Building Plan Review Section
One Justice Square
446 West Crogan Street, Suite 150
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
678.518.6040 (office)
678.518.6240 (fax)

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday
Section Staff Contact Information

Staff and EmailTitlePhone Number
Building Plan Review Section
678.518.6040
Marcus Canada RABuilding Plan Review Manager678.518.6043
John BrownElectrical Review678.518.6046
Monica Fenderson RAArchitectural, Mechanical and Plumbing Review678.518.6044
Donald Alford RAArchitectural, Mechanical and Plumbing Review678.518.6047
John Powell RAArchitectural, Mechanical and Plumbing Review678.518.6049
Claudia ReitStructural Review678.518.6048
Prem Shah PEStructural Review678.518.6094
Open Records Requests

The Open Records Request Form may be used to request access to documents maintained by the department to inspect or obtain copies under the Georgia Open Records Act. This form is not required to request routinely available records such as agendas, minutes, plats, ordinances, and resolutions. Although Open Records Requests are not required to be submitted in writing, use of this form will aid considerably in ensuring that each request is fulfilled as accurately as possible. Please return the completed form to:

Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development
One Justice Square
446 West Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
678-518-6000

You can also fax or email the completed form to 678.518.6240 or pnd@gwinnettcounty.com.

Open Records Request Form (PDF)
Building Permit Fees

Building Permit Fees - Commercial and Multifamily (PDF)
Building Permit Fees - Residential (PDF)

Building Plan Review Guidelines and Checklists

Building Permit Forms and Documents

Building Permit Regulations and Requirements

Zoning Overlay District Regulations and Maps

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