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Code Enforcement

Sandy Springs Code Enforcement is comprised of sworn officers who work with residents, neighborhood associations, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other City departments to help maintain safe, healthy, and attractive living and working environments.

Through fair and unbiased enforcement of adopted City Codes and Ordinances, including land use regulations, zoning ordinances, health and housing codes, sign standards, and building and fire codes, the primary objective of Code Enforcement is to achieve compliance.

Sandy Springs Code Enforcement officers wear official uniforms with badges and name tags and can provide an official City-issued identification card with a photo and City logo upon request.

Common Violations

Learn about frequently encountered code violations and how to avoid them.

Penalties

Learn about potential penalties for violations of City Codes and ordinances.

Report a Code Violation

Learn how to report a code enforcement concern to City staff.

View Reported Code Violations

You can search and view reported code violations using the City’s OpenGov portal.

Apartment Inspections

Learn more about the City’s apartment inspection program and inspection requirements.

Note: The Multi-Family Housing (Section 105) and Fire Safety (Section 22) ordinances have been updated.

Review the fire safety requirements that must be met before applying for a Sandy Springs Business License.

Tenant Rights

Georgia House Bill 346 Fact Sheet (PDF) helps protect tenants living in rental housing from unsafe conditions such as mold, leaking roofs, pest infestations, lead exposure, radon, unsafe electrical conditions, and related health and safety concerns when exercising their right to request repairs or report violations to Code Enforcement.

Sandy Springs Code Enforcement Manager Yvonne Shaw discusses how the City may assist renters who have questions or concerns related to housing conditions.

City Springs Event

Rockin' the Runway 2026

Tuesday, June 9
The 14th Annual Rockin’ the Runway is a fashion show fundraiser benefiting The Drake House, empowering women and children experiencing homelessness. Along with the Fashion Show, there will be tasty bites from Sandy Springs’ best restaurants, a pop-up shop, and an auction.
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves

Saturday, June 20
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends sing and dance to your favorite songs like “Sunny Days,” "Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.” Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you’ll treasure long after the final song.
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Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

Thursday, October 22
Picture it: Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue brings the sassiest seniors to stages around the country for one more hurrah. Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia are back in an all-new live show! Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends. 18+....
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