Georgia law requires HOAs to be registered in the state as either a commercial corporation or a not-for-profit member corporation. Business name must contain: "Homeowner", "Owner" or "Association". The association is also subject to the applicable laws governing corporations in the state.
The Georgia Homeowners Association Act defines the legal framework for homeowners associations. Associations are required by law to submit to the state a statement of agreements, restrictions, and regulations that the HOA requires for each property owner within its territory. Requirements and restrictions include regulations regarding fencing construction, lawn care and nearby noise levels. An elected board of directors oversees HOA rules.
It is important to remember that a kit or modular sunroom requires a building permit, as do sunroom built from scratch. No sunroom is too small to bypass this requirement. There may seem to be a lot of hurdles to overcome, but if you hire a reputable contractor to do the job, they will get all the necessary permits and arrange inspections as part of their service.
After the application is submitted, it must be reviewed and approved. This may take from 1 to 30 days. Once your greenhouse is approved, you will be given a field map that must be posted where it is visible from the road and inspectors can sign off on your project. Yes, follow-up inspections are mandatory.
Although local government laws may vary, only homeowners, subcontractors and contractors directly related to the project can apply for a building permit in Georgia. The length of time you will be approved depends on your project. For example, replacing a window or roof permit can take a day or a few hours, while a building permit can take two weeks.
The process begins with completing the application and submitting a copy of your site plan and sunroom plan to the relevant council. Larger cities often have online systems that make this possible. Smaller communities may require applicants to do so in person. You must also pay a license fee, which depends on the location and scope of your project. On average, a sunroom installation permit costs about $500.
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