FAQs
How are we addressing homeless (MARTA)?
The presence of homeless persons is a common occurrence at transit stations everywhere. Being homeless is not a crime. Brookhaven will continue its efforts to assist the homeless toward emergency, transitional, and permanent housing. These programs are funded and coordinated by DeKalb County Government. As with the current leased City Hall, it is a public building that provides public services. However, City Hall is not designed to be a homeless or emergency shelter.
What security features will be included in the Brookhaven City Hall?
The City Hall will include both active and passive security measures. The building will have controlled access for most offices. The public areas will have the capability to enhance security as a specific event or threat level requires (including portable magnetometers, drop down gates, etc.)
City Hall will be connected to the City’s extensive camera system by both the interior and exterior cameras. City Hall will also include a dedicated Brookhaven Police Officer during normal operating hours.
Is the Brookhaven City Hall project part of the larger transit-oriented development on the large Apple Valley Drive parking lot?
Indirectly. The City anticipates that the construction of the permanent Brookhaven City Hall will be a catalyst for redevelopment and investment within the entire City Centre area.
How is noise (both for when people are outside and inside) and pollution from train/MARTA (when inside) being addressed?
Building materials, especially insulation and window glazing, will be included on not only the side of the building facing the MARTA and Norfolk Southern rail tracks, but also for Peachtree Road due to the volume of traffic. Similar precautions were incorporated in the State Farm corporate buildings adjacent to the Dunwoody MARTA station.
Will there be transportation / intersection improvements as part of the project?
Intersection improvements will be engineered for Peachtree Road and North Druid Hills Road. However, implementation is not part of the City Hall project scope due to the need to incorporate potential additional improvements for the future redevelopment of the larger MARTA parking lot on Apple Valley Road.
How does the City ensure apartments meet code requirements?
The City of Brookhaven requires all multifamily rental complexes (apartments) to submit annual inspection reports showing that every unit continues to meet minimum code requirements.
What do I do if my landlord is not performing regular maintenance on my apartment unit?
Please see the Georgia Landlord Tenant Handbook
¿Cuánto dura la orden estatal?
La orden es vigente del 3 de abril a las 6:00 p.m. al 13 de abril a las 11:59 p.m.
Can I purchase a road sign, like “Children at Play” to install near my house?
No. Only local governments can place signs in the right-of-way. If anyone else place signs, those becomes illegal encroachments and are subject to Code enforcement action.
The City cannot allow arbitrary placement of signs in the City rights-of-way, because it becomes a public safety issue for drivers. In the case of “Children at Play” signs, they are placed at schools and parks only. If these signs were allowed at every location where children existed, almost every street in Brookhaven would have them. Too many signs are distractions to drivers and distracts the focus from oncoming traffic and other vehicles.
How do I report an illegal burning?
Please dial 911 to report the suspected illegal burning. DeKalb County Fire Rescue will respond because they provide fire protection to the City of Brookhaven.
How do I get a burn permit in Brookhaven?
There is a year-round burn ban in Brookhaven and DeKalb County. Unless you have 10 acres or more, you cannot burn in Brookhaven. For further information, please visit the Air Protection Divisions page on the Georgia Environmental Protection Divisions website here.
Who do I contact about repairs that need to be made in my apartment?
Apartment repair requests should be directed to the owner or manager of the property first. Then, if the repairs are not completed within a reasonable period of time, contact Code Enforcement at Code@BrookhavenGA.gov.
Can I remain anonymous when I report a code violation?
Yes. However, there are some complaints that require the Officer to contact you for additional information and/or appointments. For example: If you are a tenant renting an apartment or a home, the Officer must contact you to schedule an appointment in order to conduct the inspection.
How can I get a copy of the Brookhaven ordinances?
Ordinances for the City of Brookhaven can be viewed here.
What property maintenance codes does Brookhaven enforce?
We enforce the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Codes adopted by the Council of the City of Brookhaven and the most current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (I.P.M.C.).
How do I contact a code enforcement officer?
Simply call 404-637-0500, give the nearest known location of the possible violation and your call will be forwarded to the Code Enforcement Officer assigned to that area. The Code Enforcement Division is located in Brookhaven City Hall at 4362 Peachtree Road; Brookhaven, Ga. 30319. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding City-designated holidays, and our code enforcement officers normally work 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City-designated holidays. One may submit information via email, anytime, 24/7, at Code@BrookhavenGA.gov.
May I notify Code Enforcement to report violations on commercial property?
Yes. Brookhaven Code Enforcement inspects both commercial and residential property for violations to Brookhaven’s codes and ordinances.
How do I report a suspected code violation after normal business hours?
To report a suspected code violation, after normal business hours, either leave a voice mail message at our main customer service line 404-637-0500, submit your concern via Brookhaven Connect or email your concern to Code@BrookhavenGA.gov.
Who do I speak with regarding an extension to my assigned abatement schedule?
Contact the Code Enforcement Officer assigned to your particular case.
What are the penalties of a court citation?
Penalties are as follows; however, fines are ultimately set by the Municipal Court Judge:
- A fine ranging from $100 to $1,000 per violation, per day
- Jail time - between 1 to 60 days maximum per violation, but not to exceed 180 days for all charges
- Alternative compliance such as demolition, order to vacate, and\or clean and close the property
- Community service
Who do I call to report after-hours construction activity?
Please contact the Police Department at 404-637-0600 for after-hours construction activity.
What are the allowable hours for construction activity?
Pursuant to Chapter 7, Section 7-196, construction activity and deliveries shall be limited to:
- Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- No work is permitted on Sundays or the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day.
A construction hours sign detailing the allowed times is required to be posted.
Failure to install and maintain construction hours sign in good condition:
- If a builder/developer fails to comply with the signage posting requirement, the proposed construction activity shall not commence until the posting has been corrected and approved by the land development inspector at a rescheduled pre-construction meeting.
- The 1st offense associated with removal, damaging or not maintaining in good condition of the construction hour sign will result in a mandatory 24-hour stop work order.
- 2nd offense will lead to a mandatory 48-hour stop work order to be enforced on the property.
- 3rd and final offense will result in the issuance of a citation with a mandatory 72-hour stop work order. A citation shall carry with it a fine up to $500 dollars for each day the builder/developer fails to maintain signage in good condition. Any fine will be determined by the municipal court Judge.
Failure to abide by construction hours:
- Only one courtesy notice will be provided to the builder/developer for failure to abide by the required construction activity hours, with a mandatory 24-hour stop work order enforced on the property.
- Subsequent violations will result in the issuance of a citation for each offense (either by code enforcement or police) to the builder/developer and subcontractor that is found to be in violation. In addition to the issuance of citation, a mandatory 48-hour stop work order will be enforced on the property for each offense. A citation shall carry with it a fine up to $500 dollars for each offense. Any fine will be determined by the municipal court Judge.
Habitual violator:
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“Habitual violator” means any person/entity who has been cited and convicted three or more times within a single calendar year for violating the construction activity policy.
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When the records of the Community Development Department disclose that any person/entity has been cited and convicted of a violation of the construction activity policy and qualifies as a habitual violator as defined above, the Community Development Department shall notify such person/entity that upon the date of the notification, such person has been declared by the department to be a habitual violator, and that henceforth it shall be unlawful for such habitual violator to carry on any construction activity within the City’s boundary for the remainder of said calendar year.
Where can I find the Comprehensive Plan and Character Area Study?
The Comprehensive Plan and Character Area Study supplement can be found here.