§ 26-407. Bonding.

(a)

Fulton County will evaluate all development projects (excluding timber harvesting) requesting property clear cutting. If upon completion of the site evaluation, the department deems it appropriate to allow property clear cutting activities, a bond will be required. The bond will be required by Fulton County as a mechanism to cover any potential cost associated with revegetation of the clear-cut property in the event of property abandonment.

(b)

The required bond amount will be 125 percent of the total cost for replanting trees to satisfy the density standards for the project site. A tree replacement cost obtained from a plant nursery will be provided to Fulton County with the clear-cut request and the bond amount will be based on the tree replacement cost. Fulton County reserves the right to request additional replacement cost if deemed appropriate. Fulton County will hold the bond until the project activity, including tree replacement to satisfy the site density requirements, is completed. If upon issuing the land disturbance permit, the property is clear-cut and there are no construction or development activities conducted within six months, Fulton County will attempt to contact the property owner (via certified mail) for a project update. Should the property owner not respond within 30 days of receipt of the status request, the bond will be used to revegetate the project site.

(Ord. No. 14-0662, § I, 9-3-14)