FAQs • Powder Springs • CivicEngage

Can I remove a tree from my property?: The Unified Development Code regulates the removal of trees. The approval to remove a tree is based on the original development plan for the project, and the size of the tree. Any tree over 30 inches in diameter may be considered specimen trees dependent upon the condition of the tree. You may be required to plant trees to replace the specimen tree. This requirement can be met by planting a certain number of smaller trees. Please contact the Public Works Department for further details at 770-943-8010.

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Zoning

1. What do I need to do to have my property annexed and rezoned?: The Community Development Department will assist in preparation of the documents and submittal of any annexation request to Cobb County to be considered. All requests for annexation must be adjacent to the Powder Springs’ city limits and no request may create an unincorporated island to be considered. All requests to rezone properties within the city limits of Powder Springs require an application, corresponding fee, and notification to adjacent property owners. Please contact the Community Development Department for further details at 770-943-1666.

2. How do I know what I can do with my property?: The zoning district determines the use of the property. Please contact the Community Development Department for further details at 770-943-1666.

3. What if I want to add on to my house or build a shed?: Design review approval is required prior to any addition to a home and prior to placement of shed on the property. All applicants must provide a location plan, and drawings of the proposed addition or shed along with color samples and construction materials for review by the City. Once approved, a building permit is required prior to constructing an addition or placement of a shed on the property. Please contact the Community Development Department for further details at 770-943-1666.

4. Can I remove a tree from my property?: The Unified Development Code regulates the removal of trees. The approval to remove a tree is based on the original development plan for the project, and the size of the tree. Any tree over 30 inches in diameter may be considered specimen trees dependent upon the condition of the tree. You may be required to plant trees to replace the specimen tree. This requirement can be met by planting a certain number of smaller trees. Please contact the Public Works Department for further details at 770-943-8010.

5. Does the city charge impact fees and if so how much?: Impact fees are charged for all new construction. The fee is based on the gross square footage of building space for commercial or office structures, and a set fee for residential structures, as indicated in the Unified Development Code. The impact fees are set forth in Articles 13 and 14 of the Unified Development Code. Please contact the Community Development Department for further details at 770-943-1666.

6. When are rezoning hearings?: A zoning action is heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its hearing on the last Monday of a month and by the council at its hearing on the first or third Monday of the following month. The shortest period of time from submittal of application to decision can be made is six weeks. Please contact the Community Development Department for further details at 770-943-1666.