Georgia's State Minimum Standard Codes (O.C.G.A. 8-2-20) adopt the International Building Code statewide, setting height and area limits by construction type and occupancy that cities must enforce, though local zoning may impose stricter ceilings.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs administers the State Minimum Standard Codes adopted under O.C.G.A. 8-2-20. The International Building Code, adopted statewide, ties maximum building heights and stories to construction type (Type I-V) and occupancy classification, with Type V wood-frame construction limited to 60 feet for most occupancies. Local zoning may impose lower height limits but cannot exceed code maximums without engineering analysis. Airport hazard zones under O.C.G.A. 6-3-25 also restrict structure height near runways.
Building permits will not issue and certificates of occupancy will be denied for height violations. Fines accrue under local code enforcement, typically up to $1,000 per day.
Fulton County, GA
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Fulton County, GA
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