You need a permit for any work exceeding a cost for $100.00 with some exceptions. Please call the Community Development Department at 229-276-2915 to inquire about permit requirements.

Yes. Refer to Municode Appendix A (Zoning), Article X, Section 1005 (Required Permits).

Yes. Refer to Municode Appendix A (Zoning), Article X, Section 1005 (Required Permits).

Yes. Refer to Municode Appendix A (Zoning), Article X, Section 1005 (Required Permits).

The need for building plans vary with the size, scope, and complexity of the project. Smaller jobs may only require a verbal description of the work proposed. Larger jobs often require signed, stamped plans from a design professional.

Yes. The placement, size, and type of sign varies from zone to zone. Refer to Municode, Appendix A (Zoning), Articles IX (Signs).

Yes. Refer to Municode Appendix A (Zoning), Article X, Section 1005 (Required Permits).

Yes. Building permits are required before work is started. This allows Code Officials the opportunity to be sure that all code requirements are addressed before a project is started.

Yes. Pre-built storage buildings do require a permit. They are treated the same as a site-built structure.

Yes. In order to build within a historical district, the homeowner must complete an application which will go before the Historic Preservation Commission for approval. Once the application is approved by the Historic Preservation Commission, the building permit can be issued.

Building permits expire if work is not started within six (6) months from the permit issue date.

Check with the Department of Community Development before any work is started.

• Deposit: $250.00
• Rent for city resident: $150.00
• Rent for non-city resident: $200.00

• Chairs: 200
• Tables: 28 rectangle and 5 round

No, alcohol is not permitted.

State Fire Marshall's capacity is 441.

No, there is no sound system.

Yes. They must be outside and the area must be cleaned afterwards.

No, you cannot hang pictures on the walls.

Yes, after cleaning and returning the key. The deposit will be refunded within 30 days.

Yes, your deposit can be rolled over.

From 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.

See these Regulations before renting the Cordele Community Clubhouse.

A separate electrical permit is required.

Review the schedule of rates for Permits & Fees.

Review the schedule of rates for Permits & Fees.

At the present time there is no online procedure for obtaining a permit. You may download a permit application online, but it must be filled out and returned for approval and pricing. Payment must be mailed or brought to City Hall for processing. Please keep in mind that submission of an application does not clear you to commence work until it is approved and signed by the Codes Official.

Yes. A demolition permit is required before demolition begins.

No. A permit is not required for painting.

Yes. Check with building officials before you commit to any work.

Yes. A manufactured home has to be approved on a case by case basis. There is a fee based on the type of home (Ex. Singlewide or Doublewide). Permits are also required for electrical, mechanical, and water hook-ups.

Yes. A city permit is required before moving a house.

Yes. Refer to Municode Appendix A (Zoning), Article X, Section 1005 (Required Permits).

Check with the Department of Community Development before any work is started.

The homeowner is considered to be the permit holder. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to obtain the proper permits that are required. The contractor may obtain the permit as part of the job, but the homeowner is responsible for making sure permits as obtained.

In the City of Cordele, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allows certain land uses in a zoning district only if conditions ensure compatibility with surrounding properties. A few examples of projects requiring a CUP include places of worship, group homes, day care centers, and gas stations. Conditional Use Permits require the approval of both the Cordele Planning Commission and the City Commission. The typical review time of a CUP is approximately 45-60 days. A Conditional Use Permit application must undergo a 15-day public advertisement period.

 For more information, contact City of Cordele Planning and Community Development - marydarby@cityofcordele.com

A Preliminary Plat is a detailed first-stage subdivision plan that shows how a property will be divided into lots and developed before any construction, infrastructure installation, or final plat approval occurs. It is reviewed by the City to ensure that the subdivision meets all zoning, engineering, utility, transportation, and development standards. It is a conceptual approval that certifies the design meets City regulations. It does not create legally recorded lots—that comes later with the Final Plat. A preliminary plat requires the approval of both Cordele Planning Commission and City Commission. The typical review time of a preliminary plat is 
approximately 60-90 days. A Preliminary Plat application must undergo a 15-day public advertisement period for each Commission review

For more information, contact the Planning and Community Development Department - marydarby@cityofcordele.com

In the City of Cordele, a Rezoning is a formal process of changing the zoning district classification of a property so that different uses, densities, or development standards may apply. It is one of the most important land-use decisions a local government makes because it directly affects what can be built, how land may be used, and the intensity of development. A rezoning does NOT automatically approve a specific project—it only changes the rules under which a project can be considered. An example of a rezoning request is changing a R-4 to GC to convert a residential parcel to commercial use. A rezoning application requires the approval of both the Cordele Planning Commission and the City Commission. The typical review time of a rezoning is approximately 60-90 days. A Rezoning application must undergo a 15-day public advertisement period.

For more information, contact the Planning and Community Development Department of the City of Cordele: marydarby@cityofcordele.com

In the City of Cordele, a Variance is granted when a literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance creates an unnecessary hardship on a specific property. An example of a project requiring a Variance includes lot size, lot shape, lot width, topographic issues, existing conditions on infill lots, and utility easements or public infrastructure constraints. Variances require the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The typical review time of a Variance is approximately 45-
60 days. A Variance application must undergo a 30-day public advertisement period.

 For more information, contact the City of Cordele Planning and Community Development Department: marydarby@cityofcordele.com

Review the schedule of rates for Permits & Fees.

You do not need a permit to replace bathroom fixtures, but a permit is required if you move the fixtures to another area in the bathroom. Refer to Municode, Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article IV (Plumbing Code) Section 5-152 (103-Permits).

Yes. Refer to Municode, Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article IV (Plumbing Code) Section 5-152 (103-Permits).

Yes. Refer to Municode, Chapter 5 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Article IV (Plumbing Code) Section 5-152 (103-Permits).