Cal. Civ. Code § 110-11-2-.03
Filing Information/ Fee Structure
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(1) In order for a Plan Review Appeals Subcommittee to be convened to review and rule upon an appeal, the appeal must be properly filed with the Department. "Proper filing" shall mean forwarding the following information via certified mail to the Department: Office of Construction Codes and Industrialized Buildings 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 (a) A notarized affidavit filed by the appellant containing thorough descriptions of (a) the decision by the local building official and (b) the nature of the dispute; (c) specific code citations (e.g., code(s), edition(s), section(s), subsection(s), state/local amendment(s), etc.) applicable to the subject matter in dispute. (b) Any and all documentation from the appealing party, which may assist the subcommittee in its review. (c) A filing fee in the amount of $250.00, in the form of a cashier's check, made payable to the "Georgia Department of Community Affairs," paid by the party appealing the decision by the local building official; and (d) Any party that appeals a decision will also be charged for reasonable costs incurred by the department while conducting an investigation related to travel or when applicable, to pay an expert to provide consultation and specific knowledge related to the complaint. (e) Reasonable costs should generally not exceed $500.00. (f) Reasonable costs will be determined by the State of Georgia State Accounting Office State Travel Policy. (State Travel Policy | State Accounting Office of Georgia) (g) Once an estimate of the reasonable costs is available, the appealing party will receive the information and will have a choice to withdraw if they do not agree to pay the additional costs. The filing fee will be non-refundable.
Under Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 110-11-2 § 110-11-2-.03, anyone seeking to appeal a local building official's decision through the Plan Review Appeals Subcommittee must submit a specific package of materials to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs by certified mail. The package must include a notarized affidavit describing the dispute and relevant code citations, all supporting documentation, and a non-refundable $250 cashier's check filing fee. Beyond the filing fee, the appealing party may also be billed for reasonable investigation costs — such as travel or expert consultation — which generally should not exceed $500, and the appellant has the option to withdraw if they disagree with those additional cost estimates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who disagree with a local building official's ruling and wish to pursue a formal appeal under § 110-11-2-.03 generally ensure their submission is sent via certified mail and includes a properly notarized affidavit with detailed code citations, all relevant supporting documents, and a $250 cashier's check made out to the 'Georgia Department of Community Affairs.' Compliant appellants also account for the possibility of additional reasonable costs — capped generally at $500 — that the department may assess for travel or expert consultation during its investigation. Operators typically retain copies of all submitted materials and track certified mail receipts to confirm proper filing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants or other parties who find themselves in a dispute involving a local building official's decision and wish to challenge it through the Plan Review Appeals Subcommittee should be aware that § 110-11-2-.03 sets out strict procedural requirements for a valid appeal. A notarized affidavit, supporting documentation, specific code citations, and a non-refundable $250 filing fee are all required components of a properly filed appeal. Individuals navigating this process may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to understand how these filing requirements apply to their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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