Stonecrest, GA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)

Stonecrest Code Sec. 23-135, part of Article V of Chapter 23, makes it unlawful to perform two categories of right-of-way work without a permit issued by the Director of Public Works: first, installing, constructing, maintaining, renewing, removing or relocating pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, poles, towers, traffic signals and similar utility equipment in the City's public roads; and second, constructing, relocating or removing driveways, sidewalks, curbing, bike lanes, multi-use trails, drainage facilities and related landscaping in those same rights-of-way. The Public Works Department sets the application forms and written, objective criteria for granting, denying or revoking permits, and an applicant pays a nonrefundable application fee plus cost-recoupment fees set by the Mayor and City Council.

The Director must grant or deny a complete application within 30 days, and an issued permit expires six months from issuance. A permit can be denied or revoked for violating the Article or failing to meet the City's written criteria; that decision becomes effective 14 days after written notice, though the applicant can appeal to the City Manager or a designated Hearing Officer, whose decision is final subject to Superior Court review. Sec. 23-137 backs the permit requirement with a per-violation fine.