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 Hartwell
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 42. ZONING
 Article XIX. AMENDMENTS

  § 42-526. Same—Requirements.  

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  • Application materials specified in this section shall be required for the following petitions, amendments to the official zoning map, conditional use permits, variances and appeals:

    (1)

    An application form furnished by the zoning administrator;

    (2)

    A legal description of the property to be considered in the application. The legal description shall be by metes and bounds unless the zoning administrator accepts an alternative legal description (such as a tax plat map). Boundary surveys of the property should be submitted with the application whenever available;

    (3)

    A letter of intent that at a minimum describes the general characteristics of the proposed development such as type and timeframe of development, background information in support of such application and any other information deemed pertinent by the applicant. For variance applications, the letter of intent shall address the criteria specified in section 42-530. For zoning map amendment applications, the letter of intent shall address the standards specified in section 42-528. For conditional use permit applications, the letter of intent shall address the standards specified in section 42-529;

    (4)

    Applicants for variances, conditional use permits and map amendment to commercial or industrial zoning districts shall require a site plan with all information specified in section 42-527. Unless otherwise noted in the approval, the site plan submitted in support of an approved application shall be considered a part of the approval and must be followed;

    (5)

    A fee for said application in an amount as established from time to time by city council resolution; and

    (6)

    Applications which require action by the city council shall also require disclosure of any conflicts of interest as specified in O.C.G.A. § 36-67A-1 et seq., Conflict of Interest in Zoning Actions.

    Applicants shall submit 15 copies of any required site plans and letters of intent to the zoning administrator for distribution to the applicable bodies and/or review agencies. The zoning administrator may require more or less copies depending on the nature and extent of required review.

(Ord. of 10-2-1995, § 86-1905)