Building and Development Department
Randy Day ~ Supervisor
46 Hughes Street, Suite B
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: (706) 439-6039
Fax: (706) 439-6107
E-mail - ucpermit@uniongov.com
Hours ~ Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Union County Criteria for Building Permits
Purposes of Permits ~ Building Inspection ~ Environmental Enforcement
Purposes for obtaining permits are: to insure fair and equal taxation, to see that any environmental laws or local ordinances are not violated by construction and to insure that state and local construction guidelines are followed.
Union County will require a building permit for all construction projects that either (1) alter the existing footprint of a structure, (2), require water/sewer or electricity connections.
Examples of projects which require a permit include but are not limited to:
a. Commercial buildings
b. Residential buildings
c. Location of a mobile home
d. Location of a travel trailer used as a full time, seasonal or part time residence
e. Garage
f. Carport
g. Completion of any unfinished areas within a residence or building
h. Boat docks
Examples of projects which do NOT require a permit include but are not limited to:
a. Roofing material change
b. Exterior siding change
c. Replacement of floor covering
d. Painting
e. Wallpapering
f. Sidewalks or driveways
Mobile Homes
Union County requires anyone who is moving a mobile home within or into the County, for any reason, to obtain a Building Permit.
Electrical hookups to structures
When applying for new power service, Union County requires Blue Ridge Mountain EMC insure that the building owner has both a building permit and septic permit.
Septic Permit requirement
Union County requires that all Building Permit applicants, who have sanitary facilities in their building, to obtain a septic permit from the Union County Health Department.
Culvert inspection
Union County requires property owners, who are constructing a road or driveway, to obtain a Culvert Permit from the Union County Road Department if the road or driveway in question connects directly with a county maintained road. A 911 address will not be issued until the driveway is established.
Permit duration
Building Permits are only valid for the period of one year, after which a new permit is required.
Penalties for violating the Union County Building Permit Ordinance #0-98-002
Any person violating any provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of violating a duly adopted ordinance of Union County and upon conviction such a violation shall be punishable as a misdemeanor, pursuant to O.C.G.A.s 15-10-60, subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 and subject to imprisonment for no more than 60 days or both, except as otherwise provided by general law, or by subsequent amendment of O.C.G.A.s 15-10-60. O.C.G.A.s 15-10-60, et seq, shall govern the trial of any violation of this ordinance and any violation of this ordinance may be tried upon citation as contemplated by O.C.G.A.s 15-10-63. Each day during which the violation or failure or refusal to comply continues shall constitute a separate violation.
Building Inspection
Gavin King, Inspector
46 Hughes Street
Blairsville, Georgia 30512
Phone: (706) 439-6045
Fax: (706) 439-6107
E-mail ~ ucbi@uniongov.com
The Building Inspection Department is responsible for conducting inspections of all phases of new residential and commercial construction as well as additions, decks, and mobile homes to ensure that minimum code standards are met. Duties also include but are not limited to taking and following up complaints, inspecting unsafe buildings, issuing stop work orders, issuing certificates of occupancy, and rendering interpretations to meet the spirit and intent of codes.
Environmental Enforcement
Director: Randy Day
Inspector: Gavin King
Office Manager and GIS Sales: Nora Lawn
55 Hughes Street
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-439-6057
E-mail ~ ucbi@uniongov.com
Fax- 706-439-6107
The Environmental Enforcement department interprets and enforces federal, state and local laws relating to land development and the environment. This department serves as a liaison to federal and state agencies for environmental affairs. Additionally, the department issues Land Disturbing Activity permits and administers the Georgia Information System (GIS) data sales program. Erosion and sediment concerns are received by this department. Inspections are conducted to enforce the following ordinances:
• Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
• Water Supply Watershed Protection
• River Corridor Protection
• Mountain Protection
• Wetland Protection
• Flood Damage Prevention
• Parks for Recreational Vehicles
• Subdivisions
Guidelines and Schedule of Fees for Residential Construction
Guidelines and Schedule of Fees for Commercial Construction
Land Disturbing Permits ~ Floodplain Soil & Erosion
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