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DeKalb County officials describe permit paths, new "move-in-as-is" field reviews and say plan-review turnaround is near 11 days

DeKalb County Small Business Summit · November 10, 2025
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DeKalb County permit and inspections staff told summit attendees that businesses seeking to open in the county generally follow one of two permit pathways: full permit for new construction, renovations or change of use, and a move-in-as-is field-review for businesses not altering a space.

DeKalb County permit and inspections staff told summit attendees that businesses seeking to open in the county generally follow one of two permit pathways: the full permit process for new construction, renovations or changes of use, and a move-in-as-is field-review process for businesses that will not alter a space.

The permit official said change-of-use projects typically require drawings from a licensed design professional and that the county’s staff can provide guidance on preparing applications. For businesses moving into an…

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