§ 34-512. Plan approval/data requirements.
(a)
Individual lot.
(1)
Plan approval. No person may begin construction nor any physical improvement of an individual lot, nor shall a building permit be issued in any form until all requirements set forth by the board of health have been met. When a grading/site plan is required to evaluate a lot along with a plan of its proposed development, then written plan approval by the board of health is a prerequisite to issuance of a permit to construct an onsite sewage management system.
(2)
Data requirements. The following general data shall be submitted by the owner or agent for the owner for review and approval by the board of health prior to its issuance of a permit to construct an onsite sewage management system. Specific data requirements are as listed in the current board of health "data requirements—individual lot" checklist.
a.
General site plan. The general site plan shall be based on a boundary survey certified by a land surveyor currently registered in the State of Georgia, including all specific data as listed in the checklist.
b.
Soil percolation data. A minimum of three percolation tests shall be performed and results appropriately documented as specified in the checklist.
c.
Rock and water table borings. A minimum of one rock and water table boring shall be performed and results appropriately documented as specified in the checklist.
d.
Fees. Review and permit fees shall be paid by check or money order in accordance with the current fee schedule shown on the board of health receipt form and as specified in the checklist.
e.
Additional data. Any other additional supportive data or information required by the board of health not specified in the checklist shall be submitted including an individual lot grading/site plan.
(b)
Exemption plat.
(1)
Plat approval. No person may sell, offer for sale, lease, begin construction or otherwise begin the physical improvement of an exemption plat development, nor shall a building permit be issued in any form until all requirements set forth by the board of health have been met.
(2)
Plat processing. Prior to the approval of any exemption plat by the appropriate jurisdiction, the board of health shall review and approve the plat regarding water supply and sewage disposal. When onsite systems are proposed, lot restrictions shall be noted and recorded as part of the exemption plat. No lots shall be shown on the exemption plat as "hold" lots where onsite systems are proposed. Unsuitable lots for development with onsite systems shall be combined with lots approved by the board of health.
a.
Single lot split. Written approval by the board of health of a single lot split (i.e., two lots) to be developed with onsite systems shall be either by issuance of permits to construct onsite systems or signature approval on the plat.
(3)
Data requirements. The following general data shall be submitted by the owner or agent for the owner for review by the board of health prior to its approval and subsequent release of the exemption plat. Specific data requirements are as listed in the current board of health "data" requirements—exemption plat" checklist.
a.
General site plan. The general site plan shall be based on a boundary survey certified by a land surveyor currently registered in the State of Georgia, including all specific data as listed in the appropriate checklist including location of existing structures, onsite systems and reserve areas.
b.
Soil percolation data. The minimum required number of percolation tests shall be performed and results documented as specified in the appropriate checklist.
c.
Rock and water table borings. The minimum required number of rock and water table borings shall be performed and results documented as specified in the appropriate checklist.
d.
Engineer's report. A report prepared and submitted by a state-registered civil or soils engineer or certified soils scientist detailing his findings and opinions for each lot may be required as specified in the appropriate checklist.
e.
Individual lot site plan.
1.
Footprint site plan. Footprint plans are required for all lots shown on the general site plan, including all data and layout information as specified in the appropriate checklist.
2.
Individual lot grading/site plan. Required site plans for an individual lot shall be submitted on separate drawings, including all data and layout information as specified in the appropriate checklist.
f.
Fees. Review fees shall be paid by check or money order in accordance with the current fee schedule shown on the board of health receipt form and as specified in the appropriate checklist.
g.
Additional data. Any other additional supportive data or information required by the board of health not specified in the appropriate checklist shall be submitted.
(c)
Commercial development.
(1)
Plan approval. No person may begin construction or any physical improvement of a commercial development, nor shall a building permit be issued in any form, until all requirements set forth by the board of health have been met. Written plan approval of the construction plans by the board of health is a prerequisite to issuance of a permit to construct an onsite sewage management system.
(2)
Data requirements. The following general data shall be submitted by the owner or agent for the owner for review and approval by the board of health prior to its approval of the construction plans and issuance of a permit to construct an onsite sewage management system. Specific data requirements are as listed in the current board of health "data requirements—commercial onsite sewage management system" or "data requirements—small commercial onsite sewage management system" checklists as appropriate.
a.
Site plan. The site plan shall be based on a boundary survey certified by a land surveyor currently registered in the State of Georgia, including all specific data as listed in the appropriate checklist.
b.
Soil percolation data. The minimum required number of percolation tests shall be performed and results documented as specified in the appropriate checklist.
c.
Rock and water table borings. The minimum required number of rock and water table borings shall be performed and results documented as specified in the appropriate checklist.
d.
Fees. Review and permit fees shall be paid by check or money order in accordance with the current fee schedule shown on the board of health receipt form and as specified in the appropriate checklist.
e.
Additional data. Any other additional supportive data or information required by the board of health not specified in the appropriate checklist shall be submitted.
(d)
Residential development.
(1)
Plan approval. No person may sell, offer for sale, lease, begin construction or otherwise begin the physical development of a residential development, nor shall a building permit be issued until all requirements set forth by the board of health have been met. A fee shall be charged for each plan review.
(2)
Preliminary plat processing. Prior to the submission of any residential development to the appropriate governmental jurisdiction for review and approval, the developer shall comply with all the applicable requirements of this article.
(3)
Final plat processing. Prior to the approval of any residential development by the appropriate governmental jurisdiction, the board of health shall review and approve the plat regarding water supply and sewage disposal. When onsite systems are proposed, lot restrictions shall be noted and recorded as part of the final plat. No lots shall be shown on the final plat as "hold" lots where onsite systems are proposed. Unsuitable lots for development with onsite systems shall be recombined with lots approved on the preliminary plat by the board of health.
(4)
Data requirements. The following general data shall be submitted by the owner or agent for the owner for review by the board of health prior to its approval and subsequent release of the preliminary plat for a residential development. Specific data requirements are as listed in the current board of health "data requirements—residential development."
a.
General site plan. The general site plan shall be based on a boundary survey certified by a land surveyor currently registered in the State of Georgia, including all specific data as listed in the appropriate checklist.
b.
Soil percolation data. The minimum required number of percolation tests shall be performed and results documented as specified in the appropriate checklist.
c.
Rock and water table borings. The minimum required number of rock and water table borings shall be performed and results documented as specified in the appropriate checklist.
d.
Engineer's report. A report shall be prepared and submitted by a state-registered civil or soils engineer or certified soils scientist detailing his findings and opinions for each lot as specified in the appropriate checklist.
e.
Individual lot site plan.
1.
Footprint site plan. Footprint site plans are required for all lots shown on the general site plan, including all data and layout information as specified in the appropriate checklist.
2.
Individual lot grading/site plan. Required site plans for an individual lot shall be submitted on separate drawings, including all data and layout information as specified in the appropriate checklist.
f.
Fees. Review fees shall be paid by check or money order in accordance with the current fee schedule shown on the board of health receipt form and as specified in the appropriate checklist.
g.
Additional data. Any other additional supportive data or information required by the board of health not specified in the appropriate checklist shall be submitted.
(Res. of 9-7-88(3), § 30-2-7-7; Ord. No. 18-0340, Att. A, 5-16-18)