Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (06/02/2026)

The Paulding County Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals held a meeting on June 2, 2026, to hear an appeal by Leor Investments LLC regarding the denial of a building permit and certificate of occupancy for a property at 524 Principal Meridian Drive, Dallas, Georgia. The appeal challenged the decision of the Chief Building Official, Steve Turner, who refused to issue permits due to concerns about the structural integrity and weathering of the subflooring and framing. Leor Investments presented engineering reports from two licensed professionals asserting the structure was sound and met code requirements, and expressed willingness to undertake any necessary remediation, including mold mitigation and subfloor replacement. The board discussed conditions for permitting, including obtaining a building permit, hiring a professional engineer to oversee inspections from foundation to completion, and submitting a mold mitigation report. The board voted unanimously to reverse the denial with these conditions and to require indemnification protecting the county and building official from liability. The motion also included payment of fines for prior unpermitted work. The board emphasized the need to bring the project into compliance with the 2024 International Residential Code and to proceed with inspections and remediation under professional oversight.