Roswell, GA
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Engineering Manager
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Phone: 770-641-3780
Fax: 770-641-3741
Hours & Location
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Appointments Available
38 Hill Street
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA 30075
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Appointments Available
38 Hill Street
Suite G-30
Roswell, GA 30075
Overview
The Engineering Division is responsible for overseeing land development and tree removal activities within the City of Roswell, including application and plan reviews, and site inspections.Quick Links
Responsibilities
- Development Plan Review: The Plan Review staff provides plan reviews for land disturbance permits and coordination of the development permit process. Call the City Engineer at 770-594-6196 for more information.
- Land Development Inspections: Engineering staff provides site inspections for activities that require land disturbance permits from the Community Development Department.
- Tree Removal Permits: A Tree Removal Permit, including a Tree Survey, Tree Protection Plan, Tree Replacement Plan, as applicable, is required for both commercial and residential projects if removal of trees greater than three inches in diameter or Specimen Trees, as defined in Article 12 of the Roswell Unified Development Code, is anticipated. To obtain a Tree Removal Permit, please see the applications below.
- Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control: As a Local Issuing Authority, the Engineering Division enforces the State construction general permit, and City Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance.
- Stream Buffers: Streams designated as State Waters are subject to State and/or City stream buffers based on the designated stream type. Alteration of these buffers is limited. Please contact the Engineering Division for more information on the required State and/or City buffers associated with your property or project.
- Inspection and Plan Review Results: To obtain more information on the status of your Land Disturbance Permit application or inspection results, please contact the Permit Technician. It is helpful if you have your permit application number when calling or writing us for information. Online results are not available at this time.
Applications
Land Development Permit Fees (Effective July 1, 2019)- Land Disturbance Permit Application Packet: Single Family Residential
- Minor Land Disturbance Permit Application Packet: Non-Single Family Residential (less than 1 acre of disturbance)
- Major Land Disturbance Permit Application Packet: Non-Single Family Residential (more than 1 acre of disturbance)
- Tree Removal Permit Application Packet: Single Family
- Tree Removal Permit Application Packet: Non-Single Family
Checklists
Documents
- Bonds
- Green Infrastructure Design, Construction & Maintenance
- Methodology for Evaluating Steep Slopes and Erodible Soils Adjacent to Watercourses and Wetlands
- Standard Construction Specifications (April 2024)
- Stormwater Infrastructure Operation and Maintenance Agreement (Residential)
- Stormwater Management Inspection and Maintenance Agreement (Commercial)
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External Resource Links
- Roswell City Code
- Georgia Code
- Georgia Stormwater Management Manual (Blue Book)
- Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia (Green Book)
- Technical Details (.DWG, .DXF, .TIF)
- Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control New Practice - Compost Filter Sock
- Field Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control
- GA EPD Technical Guidance on Erosion and Sedimentation
- Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- Georgia NPDES Construction General Permits (Permits, Fee Form, NOIs, NOTs, Fact Sheets)