Obtaining a Commercial Building Permit is a complex administrative process requiring coordination with various government agencies. The construction of hotels, shopping centers, office buildings, or warehouses (typically Class III and IV structures) involves strict regulations regarding safety, environmental standards, and urban planning. Delays in the permitting process directly affect business profitability. Frequently, incorrectly prepared documentation leads to months of delays, deficiency findings, or permit refusals. Legal support in this process ensures rapid navigation through bureaucratic barriers.
What does the Commercial Building Permit service cover?
Specialists on Legal.ge offer full management at all stages of obtaining a permit:
- Land Plot Audit: Checking urban planning parameters (functional zone, coefficients K1/K2/K3) to determine if the planned commercial facility can be built on the specific plot.
- Stage I - Land Use Terms (GAP): Preparing and submitting an application to the Architecture Service to approve the land use conditions for construction.
- Stage II - Architectural Project: Coordinating with architects, agreeing on the sketch, and approving the visual aspect of the project.
- Stage III - Construction Permit: Submitting structural schemes, engineering network projects, and expert conclusions to obtain the permit.
- Special Approvals: Agreeing on traffic schemes, Environmental Impact Assessment (if needed), and interacting with the Cultural Heritage Council.
- Functional Change: Changing the function of an existing building (e.g., converting residential to commercial space) and obtaining relevant permits.
Projects We Serve
Our experience covers the following types of commercial facilities:
- Hotels and Apart-hotels (especially in tourist zones).
- Shopping centers and malls.
- Multifunctional complexes (Commercial + Residential).
- Industrial facilities and warehouses.
- Offices and business centers.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
Commercial construction is regulated by the Code of Spatial Planning, Architecture and Construction Activities of Georgia and Government Decree No. 57 "On the Rule for Issuing Construction Permits and Commissioning Buildings". Special attention is paid to Decree 41 (accessibility for persons with disabilities) and new fire safety regulations. Commercial facilities often require additional studies, such as Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA).
Service Delivery Process
- Document Collection: Topography, geology, registry extract.
- Electronic Submission: Uploading the application to the municipal portal (e.g., tas.ge).
- Deficiency Management: Prompt response to remarks from the Architecture Service and uploading corrected documentation.
- Fee Payment: Administering fees appropriate to the investment environment.
- Permit Receipt: Obtaining the right to start construction.
Why choose a specialist on Legal.ge?
Commercial projects involve large investments where every day of delay is a cost. Legal.ge connects you with lawyers who understand architectural and engineering language and can communicate effectively with City Hall services. Our goal is to turn your business idea into a real building as quickly as possible.
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