Permits & Setbacks in Screven County
| Permit Authority Name |
Screven County Planning and Zoning Department
As of 2026 · Source |
|---|---|
| Permit Authority Url |
https://www.screvencountyboc.com/planning-zoning
As of 2026 · Source |
| Permit Threshold Sqft |
Not found. No sqft-based permit exemption was located on the county site. Contact the Screven County Zoning Office (912-564-2951) to confirm before publishing a number.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Setback Feet Side Rear |
Accessory buildings not attached to the principal building must be located at least 12 ft from the principal building, and detached accessory structures must be located in the rear yard (not permitted in front or side yards), per a secondary summary of the Screven County zoning ordinance. This should be verified against the primary Municode text before publishing specific side/rear property-line setback distances, which were not independently confirmed.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Wind Load Zone |
Inland east-central Georgia — roughly 105-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; exact design wind speed depends on the ASCE 7/IBC edition adopted and must be confirmed with a GA-licensed engineer or the county building official.
As of 2026 · Source |
| Coastal |
As of 2026 · Source |
Cities We Serve in Screven County
Altman
Bascom
Blue Springs
Brier Creek Landing
Burtons Ferry Landing
Cameron
Captolo
Cooperville
Dover
Farmdale
Goloid
Halcyondale
Hiltonia
Lewis
Millhaven
Newington
Ogeechee
Oliver
Parkers
Rocky Ford
Sheppards
Stalco
Sylvania
Thomasboro
White Hill
Woodcliff
Zeigler
Not every city listed above has its own page live yet — each one publishes independently once its own facts and copy are confirmed.
