Georgia Administrative Code

(1) General: The Georgia Development Impact Fee Act (O.C.G.A. § 36-71-1et seq.), passed during the 1990 session of the General Assembly, sets certain conditions, related to comprehensive planning, which must be met by local governments before an impact fee ordinance can be implem…

(1) General: For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning as contained herein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in this chapter but defined in O.C.G.A. § 36-71-1et seq, shall have the meanings contained in O.C.G.A. …

(1) Purpose: Linking the implementation of a local development impact fee ordinance to the comprehensive planning process ensures that projected needs for system improvements are consistent with the needs and goals identified in the various other elements of the comprehensive pla…

(1) General: Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-8-7.1(b), the Department has established minimum procedural standards for use in the process of developing a CIE. The following procedures are to be used in the preparation, submittal, review, adoption, update, and amendment of a CIE for one o…

(1) General. The Georgia Planning Act authorizes the Department of Community Affairs (the Department) to establish the specific thresholds, rules, and procedures for the identification of and communication about Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) that are provided in these rul…

(1) Request for Action. Whenever a local government is considering action (see 110-12-3-.03(1) on a development project that meets or exceeds the DRI thresholds for that development type, the local government must require that the applicant (developer, builder, or landowner who i…

(1) The local government must follow the applicable procedures identified under DRI Communication Procedures detailed in Chapter when: 1) an applicant (developer, builder, or landowner who is proposing the new development) requests some type of local government action related to …

(1) Each Regional Commission is encouraged to establish alternative DRI requirements, specifically tailored to the needs of their region, which may be either more restrictive or less restrictive than those promulgated by the Department in these rules. These alternative requiremen…

(1) Regional Commissions must use the following criteria to determine if a development project qualifies as a DRI. The determination of the Regional Commission is final; however, a determination by the Regional Commission that a project is not a DRI as herein defined will not aff…

(1) For the purpose of these rules, the following words will have the meaning as contained herein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in these rules but defined in O.C.G.A. 50-8-1 et seq., will have the meanings contained therein. Terms not defined …

(1) General. The Georgia Planning Act authorizes the Department of Community Affairs (the Department) to establish specific rules and procedures for the identification of Regionally Important Resources, development of a plan for protection and management of these resources, and f…

(1) Regionally Important Resource Nominations. The Regional Commission must seek nominations from individuals, interested organizations (such as land trusts, conservation or environmental protection groups active in the region), local governments and governmental agencies for imp…

(1) For the purpose of these rules, the following words will have the meaning as contained herein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in these rules but defined in O.C.G.A. 50-8-1et seq., will have the meanings contained therein. Terms not defined i…

(1) General. The Georgia Planning Act authorizes the Department of Community Affairs (the Department) to establish procedures and guidelines for mediation or other means of resolving conflicts related to local plans, regional plans, Developments of Regional Impact, and Regionally…

(1) Pre-initiation Consultation. Whenever a local government, Regional Commission, or private interest becomes aware of a conflict related to preparation or implementation of a local or regional plan, Development of Regional Impact or Regionally Important Resources, it must first…

(1) For the purpose of these rules, the following words will have the meaning as contained herein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in these rules but defined in O.C.G.A. 50-8-1et seq., will have the meanings contained therein. Terms not defined i…

These rules become effective October 1, 2017. The purpose of the regional planning requirements is to provide a framework for preparation of regional plans that will: * involve all segments of the region in developing a vision for the future of the region, ensuring the plan is re…

O.C.G.A. 50-8-1, et seq gives the Department authority to establish standards and procedures for appropriate and timely regional planning by all Regional Commissions in Georgia. Those standards and procedures are embodied in these regional planning requirements. In order to remai…

This chapter provides guidance for completing each element of the regional plan. Each Regional Commission is encouraged to add additional elements to their regional plan to address specific regional needs as needed. (1) Executive Summary. This element provides a brief overview of…

(1) General. The Department has established statewide goals and a number of Quality Community Objectives that further elaborate the state goals, based on growth and development issues identified in local and regional plans, throughout the state. These goals and objectives are int…

(1) Data and Information. The following data and information items are to be used for the Analysis of Data and Information required for the Regional Plan as described in section . The Regional Commission must employ a 20-year planning time frame when evaluating these data and inf…

(1) Preparation, Transmittal and Review of the Regional Plan. Upon completion, the Regional Commission must submit its Regional Plan to the Department for review. The Regional Plan must be adopted prior to the deadline specified in the Schedule for Regional Planning maintained by…

(1) General. For the purpose of these rules, the following words shall have the meaning as contained herein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in these rules but defined in O.C.G.A. 50-8-1, et seq, shall have the meanings contained therein. Terms n…

(1) General. The Georgia Planning Act authorizes the Department of Community Affairs (the Department) to establish the specific thresholds, rules, and procedures for the identification of and communication about Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) that are provided in these rul…

(1) Request for Action. Whenever a local government is considering action (see 110-12-7-.03(1) on a development project that may meet or exceed the DRI thresholds for that development type, the local government must contact the Regional Commission Review Coordinator to schedule a…

(1) The local government must follow the applicable procedures identified under DRI Communication Procedures detailed in Chapter when: 1) an applicant (developer, builder, or landowner who is proposing the new development) requests some type of local government action related to …

(1) Each Regional Commission is encouraged to establish alternative DRI requirements, specifically tailored to the needs of their region, which may be either more restrictive or less restrictive than those promulgated by the Department in these rules. These alternative requiremen…

(1) Regional Commissions must use the following criteria to determine if a development project qualifies as a DRI. The determination of the Regional Commission is final; however, a determination by the Regional Commission that a project is not a DRI as herein defined will not aff…

(1) For the purpose of these rules, the following words will have the meaning as contained herein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in these rules but defined in O.C.G.A. 50-8-1 et seq., will have the meanings contained therein. Terms not defined …

(1) General. O.C.G.A. § 36-36-114(g) directs the Department of Community Affairs (the Department) to promulgate rules and regulations to provide for uniform procedures and operations of annexation arbitration panels established pursuant to statute. These specific rules and proced…

For the purpose of these rules, the following words will have the meaning as contained herein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in these rules but defined in O.C.G.A § 36-36-110, et seq., will have the meanings contained therein. Terms not defined…

(1) Petition for Annexation Arbitration. The county must file a petition for annexation arbitration with the Department to begin the process. It is the county's responsibility to include all of the following materials when they submit the petition for annexation arbitration: (1) …

(1) Participation. O.C.G.A. § 50-8-2(a)(18)(c) defines a "Qualified Local Government" as a county or municipality which, among other qualifications, has not failed to participate in the Department's mediation or other means of resolving conflicts in a manner which, in the judgeme…

(1) Purpose. O.C.G.A. § 36-70-23.1 and 36-70-26 directs the Department of Community Affairs (the Department) to promulgate rules and regulations to provide a uniform procedure for Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) submission, review, verification, and state-wide mapping standards. …

For the purpose of these rules, the following words will have the meaning as contained therein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in these rules but defined in O.C.G.A. § 36-70-20, et seq., will have the meanings contained herein. Terms not defined…