Augusta Plot Plan, Shed, and Addition Permit Guide
Augusta requires residential plot plans with permit applications for residential construction, storage sheds, manufactured homes, and additions.
Plot Plans, Sheds, and Additions
Augusta, Georgia
April 26, 2026
Permit takeaway
Augusta says the Planning and Development Department requires a plot plan with permit applications for residential construction, storage sheds, and additions.
Zoning and placement
Planning and zoning approval is required before a permit can be issued, and plot plans must show property lines, structures, setbacks, easements, utilities, roadways, construction entrances, erosion controls, flood areas, and wetlands when applicable.
Building and trade review
A recorded plat or scaled drawing can be used, but the plan must show the entire parcel and the proposed work in relation to existing structures and property conditions.
Call before applying when
Call before applying if the project adds a shed, manufactured home, addition, driveway encroachment, construction entrance, or work near easements, flood hazard areas, wetlands, or utilities.
Documents to prepare
- Recorded plat or scaled plot plan
- Tax map and parcel number
- Structure sizes and setbacks
- Driveway and easement information
- Flood, wetland, erosion, and utility notes
Inspection planning
- Submit plot plan with permit application
- Obtain planning and zoning approval
- Keep approved site documents available
- Schedule required inspections
Official sources
This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.