The City of Sandy Springs has rolled out a new program aimed at smoothing out the bureaucratic bumps in the road for homeowners and residential contractors looking to add on to their properties. Dubbed EasyBuild, this new permitting process is crafted to expedite approvals for accessory structures and simple decks that are no larger than 500 square feet, thereby cutting down on both the time and expense usually tethered to such undertakings.
Under the auspices of the EasyBuild initiative, those seeking permits for standalone structures like garages, outdoor kitchens, or pool houses—think of convenience, not comprehensive renovations or extensive additions—can engage with city staff twice weekly in dedicated 90-minute consultations designed not only with the intent to hash out project specifics but also to ensure proposed plans are up to par with zoning rules, and if they are, to pinpoint precisely what more might be needed to pull that permit.
In a statement appearing on the City of Sandy Springs' official website, Community Development Director Ginger Sottile highlighted the terrain's inherent beauty and, conversely, the unique complexities it presents, stating "Sandy Springs' unique natural features - trees, waterways, and varied terrain - make it a beautiful place to live and work but they can also present design and regulatory challenges." She further noted that the program is "designed to help applicants navigate these complexities efficiently and is offered free of charge."
Residents or contractors interested in taking advantage of the EasyBuild program now have a streamlined path laying before them, with city representatives on standby to unpack the specifics of eligibility and provide, where appropriate, code-compliant construction details that applicants can brandish in their permit submissions essentially what this does is, it helps to construct building plans that comply without the usual rigmarole and back and forth that has long since characterized this aspect of building within city limits.
Prospective builders eager to peg down their appointments, or simply snag a little more info on the permit-acquisition fast track, can now pop over to the Sandy Springs website where further details, and the electronic gateway to EasyBuild bookings, eagerly await.
