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.
Building Plan Review Guidelines and Checklists
- Building Code Compliance Checklist (PDF)
- Building Elevation Design Guidelines (PDF)
- Communication Tower Guidelines (PDF)
- Detention Pond Wall Guidelines (PDF)
- Electrical Reconnection Guidelines (PDF)
- Modular Building Guidelines (PDF)
- Plan Review Process Guidelines (PDF)
- Residential Townhouse Code Compliance Checklist (PDF)
- Racking Shelving Conveyor Guidelines (PDF)
- Restaurant Permit Guidelines (PDF)
- Retaining Wall Guidelines (PDF)
- Tenant Change Permit Guidelines (PDF)
Special Inspections Program
The International Building Code with Georgia amendments currently in effect for the state of Georgia requires special inspections during construction of buildings, structures, and building/structure additions, and renovation of existing structural systems and components. Special inspections are typically required for projects that require the practice of professional engineering or architecture as defined by the applicable state law governing the professional registration and certification of engineers or architects except for construction of minor scope or pertinent to one- and two-family residences. This Special Inspections Program establishes the provisions for inspecting components of construction in which strength, safety, and construction practices have a critical impact on the integrity of a building or structure as determined by the Building Code, engineer- and/or architect-of-record, and/or the Building Official or his/her designees including building inspectors and plan review staff.
- Application for Special Inspector Authorization (PDF)
- Confirmation Notice of Special Inspections Form (Construction Submittal) (PDF)
- Contractor's Statement of Responsibility Form (Construction Submittal) (PDF)
- Final Report of Special Inspections Form (Construction Submittal) (PDF)
- List of Accepted Special Inspection Agents (PDF)
- Special Inspection Program (PDF)
- Special Inspector Qualifications (PDF)
- Special Inspections Seismic Resistance Form (Plan Review Submittal) (PDF)
- Schedule of Special Inspections Services Form (Plan Review Submittal) (PDF)
- Statement of Special Inspections Form (Plan Review Submittal) (PDF)
Building Permit Forms and Documents
Building Permit Regulations and Requirements
Zoning Overlay District Regulations and Maps
- Centerville/Georgia Highway 124 Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
- Civic Center Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
- Georgia Highway 124/324/Hamilton Mill Road Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
- Grayson/Georgia Highway 20 Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
- Mall of Georgia Overlay District Regulations and Map (PDF)
