FAQs From Residents

Beginning October 16, 2024, the City will be providing the following services: 

• Building permits & inspections
• Planning & zoning permitting 
• Floodplain elevation certificate review
• Board of Adjustment zoning variances
• Occupational licensing & renewals

Institute for Building Technology & Safety is a nonprofit professional services organization and trusted advisor and partner to local, state, and federal governments. IBTS’ work is guided by a Board of Directors with representatives from the Council of State Governments (CSG), the International City/County Management (ICMA), the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National Governors Association (NGA), and the National League of Cities (NLC).

Visit our Building Department Services page for instructions.

Log in to the GOVmotus platform where you applied for a building permit. There, you will be able to track your application.

Please visit Planning & Zoning for the application and an informational brochure to applying for a conditional use permit.

Please visit Planning & Zoning for the application to apply for a sign permit. If you have any questions, please contact planning & zoning at planning@stgeorgela.gov

Please fill out the application to join a committee.

You can find news and updates in the top ribbon of the website under News & Updates.

Per LA. R.S. 44:1(A)(3), the Institute for Building Technology and Safety is the custodian of the City of St. George’s records and is specifically authorized by the City to respond to requests to inspect any such public records. Click here to access and submit your public records request – St. George Public Records Request

Common violations include overgrown grass or weeds (often exceeding a certain height), un-permitted construction, trash or rubbish on property, abandoned inoperable vehicles and issues related to public nuisances or substandard premises.

When a complaint is received, a code enforcement officer typically conducts an inspection. If violations are found, the property owner is usually notified and given a timeframe to correct the issue.

All Code Enforcement complainants are anonymous and are not required to disclose their identity.

The typical process involves a notice of violation, a timeframe for correction, and potentially penalties if the issue isn’t resolved.

You may have the right to appeal the decision, depending on the specific regulations of your area.

If the violation isn’t corrected within the allotted time, the property owner may face penalties, which could include fines, court orders, or even condemnation of the property.