§ 32-11. Compliance with state and federal laws required.

(a)

The subdivision of land within the city shall comply with the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (15 USC 1701 et seq.) and the Georgia Land Sales Act (O.C.G.A. § 44-3-1 et seq.).

(b)

All subdivision plats shall also comply with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 15-6-67 regarding the accuracy and content of all recorded subdivision plats.

(c)

In an effort to control erosion and sedimentation caused by stormwater runoff from construction sites, developers and landowners with plats of one acre or more must comply with the Georgia Water Quality Control Act (O.C.G.A. § 12-5-20 et seq.) and the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act (O.C.G.A. § 12-7-1 et seq.). Developers and landowners must also comply with the federal Clean Water Act (33 USC 1251 et seq.).

(d)

The city may provide assistance as to how to abide by these laws by implementing a schedule or a checklist for developers to follow while submitting various plans and various plats for their developments. Unless otherwise exempt, developers and landowners shall submit plans to the issuing authority in compliance with the Georgia Water Quality Act (O.C.G.A. § 12-5-20) and the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. § 12-7-1).

(Ord. No. 2004-01, 3-1-2004)