Hall County
Plan Review Committee Checklist
Commercial
Planning Department2-4
Engineering Division5-9
Traffic Engineering Division10-11
Fire Services12
Gainesville Public Utilities13-26
Soil an Water Conservation Services 27-30
Environmental Health31
Hall County Commercial Zoning Checklist
Applicant
/Site Location
/Phone
Proposed use
Other
/Tax parcel number
/ Zoning dist.The proposed use or structure has been evaluated as indicated on this three-page form and
___Meets all requirements (the “Yes” or “Not appl.” box is marked for every item).
___Fails to meet requirements (as indicated by a “No” box marked below).
Evaluated by______Date______
Comments:______
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Please return this checklist with the original plans!
1 / Any outstanding zoning violations (or failure to fully comply with zoning requirements) on this property have been resolved.2 / The site plan is legible and is drawn to scale.
3 / The lot
___complies with current minimum area, frontage, width, depth, and shape requirements (including restrictions on flag lots) OR
___was platted and approved in accordance with provisions in effect at the time of creation OR
___is a lot of record.
4 / The lot
___abuts a public road OR
___abuts a private road in a “planned development” OR
___is a lot of record or is recorded as a result of a judicial decree.
5 / All existing buildings, uses, and driveways on the property are shown on the site plan.
6 / If the proposal is to place a new principal structure/residence on the property, there are no existing principal structures/residences.
7 / In this zoning district, the proposed use or structure
___is inherently permitted OR
___has been specifically approved as a “use subject to approval” OR
___is approved as part of a “planned development” or as part of zoning conditions OR
___is nonconforming but is permitted under Chapter 17.330.
8 / The proposed use or structure complies with any zoning conditions applicable to the property, including any provisions of a “planned development.”
9 / ______Tax parcel has been cross checked for
any condition of zoning.
10 / If any grading is being done, the site plan includes a landscape plan.
11 / The limits of clearing and grading (including area in acreage) are clearly delineated.
12 / The existing trees (including those to remain on site) are shown.
13 / Of new trees being planted, no more than 50 % are pine.
14 / The size and type of the trees (existing and replacement) are clearly shown.
15 / If no building is being proposed, tree plan covers entire area to be graded.
16 / At least 5% of the parking lot is in tree islands with at least one shade tree each.
17 / The frontage planting strip, with applicable units, is shown on plan.
18 / The proposed structure complies with any other height, floor space, lot coverage, or density provisions.
19 / The proposed use complies with off-street parking and loading requirements.
20 / The parking space and isle dimensions are adequate.
21 / Truck parking and loading is clearly delineated.
22 / The use of each building to be constructed and existing is clearly defined for parking calculations.
23 / Existing parking is adequate to accommodate new and existing buildings.
24 / The proposed use complies with fencing requirements.
25 / The proposed use complies with screening (buffer) requirements.
26 / The proposed use complies with outdoor storage requirements.
27 / Lighting complies with applicable provisions
28 / Proposed apartments comply with applicable provisions, including Chapter 17.290.
29 / The proposed use, structure or sign complies with all provisions of development covenants within County industrial parks.
30 / ___The proposed use or structure complies with setback and separation requirements. OR
___A variance from setback and separation requirements has been granted.
31 / The proposed use or structure complies with setbacks along arterial streets.
32 / The proposed use or structure complies with provisions of the Corridor Development Overlay District.
33 / → / → / → / → / MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 11 X 17 SIGNED COPY OF THE ENTIRE SITE PLAN ON ONE (1) SHEET FOR ADDRESSEING BEFORE PERMITTING!!!
34 / The proposed use or structure complies with provisions of the Airport Overlay Zoning District.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA
______
JAMES H. MILLER, P.E. POST OFFICE DRAWER 1435
County Engineer GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30503
Phone: 770/531-6800
Fax: 770/531-3945
MINOR LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITY
PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
NAME OF DEVELOPMENT:
LOCATION:
REVIEWED BY: DATE OF REVIEW: 1st 2nd 3rd
Dates of Review
3rd 2nd 1st NARRATIVE
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION – Briefly describe the nature and purpose of the land-disturbing activity and the
zoning classification.
2. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS – A description of the existing topography, vegetation, and drainage.
3. ADJACENT AREAS – A description of neighboring areas such as streams, lakes, residential areas, and roads.
4. MAINTENANCE STATEMENT – “All erosion and sediment control measures will be inspected daily and any
deficiencies noted will be corrected by the end of each day. Additional erosion control measures will be installed if
deemed necessary by on-site inspection”.
5. DETAIL DRAWING FOR ALL STRUCTURAL PRACTICES – Specifications must meet standards set forth
by the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia and the minimum requirements of Section 8.12.050 of
the Hall County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Resolution (Revised 2001).
6. NOTES – The following notes must be stated on the plans:
a. “NO cut or fill slopes steeper than 2:1 are allowed”.
b. “All fill slopes will have silt fence at the toe of slope”.
c. “This site does/does not contain State Waters”.
d. This site does/does not contain wetlands”.
e. “All cut and fill slopes shall be surface roughened and vegetated within seven (7) days after grading is
completed.”
f. “All BMPs will be inspected daily and any deficiencies noted will be corrected by the end of each day.
Additional BMPs will be installed if deemed necessary by on-site inspection.”
g. “The installation of erosion control measures and practices shall take place prior to or concurrent wilth
land disturbance activities.”
h. “The construction of this site will not result in any flooding or channel degradation downstream”.
i. “Sign stating ‘Streamside Buffer – Do Not Remove or Alter Existing Native Vegetation’ or other
approved markings every 100’ along natural buffer.
j. “Bi-weekly inspection, performed by a professional, will be submitted to Hall County Engineering
until project has received a final certificate of occupancy.”
k. “Double row type C silt fence required when placed along state waters and at the toe of slopes
exceeding 10’ vertical.”
l. “A 25-50 foot undisturbed vegetative buffer adjacent to all running streams and creeks will be left
maintained”.
7. Stormwater review sheet.
(CONTINUED ON REVERSE)
SITE PLAN
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION – Name, address, telephone number and title of 24 hour contact.
9. INDICATE NORTH – The direction of north in relation to the site shown on the plan. Indicate north being
magnetic, true, or grid.
10. LIMITS OF CLEARING AND GRUBBING OR LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION – Area that will be cleared
and graded shall be outlined on the plan including the amount of acres disturbed.
11. DISPOSAL AREAS – Location of stumps and debris to be deposited on-site shall be shown on the plan. If debris
is to be deposited off-site, indicate so. Also, indicate off-site location.
12. LOCATION OF PRACTICES – The location of the erosion and sediment control and storm water management
practices used on the site shall be shown on the plan using uniform coding symbols.
13. CERTIFICATION – The plans shall contain the signed stamp of a registered or certified professional in
engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, land surveying, or erosion and sediment control.
14. SURVEY INFORMATION – Boundary survey including all easements.
15. VICINITY MAP – A small sketch including north arrow locating the site in relation to the surrounding areas.
16. CLARITY – The plans shall be legible. The site plan and narrative work shall not be freehand.
17. BUFFER – Delineate A 25-50 foot undisturbed vegetative buffer adjacent to state waters. NOTE: The size of this
buffer shall be determined by the type of stream.
18. CERTIFICATION – The plans shall contain the signed stamp of a registered or certified professional in
engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, land surveying, or erosion and sediment control.
19. TAX IDENTIFICATION - The plan shall state the parcel’s Tax ID number.
20. D.O.T. PERMIT – A copy of the actual orange D.O.T. permit will be required.
21. Redlined Plan Comments:
22. Misc. Items
NOTE: Items marked with red “X” must be corrected before Hall County Engineering can sign a Development Permit.
Rev. 05/16/03
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA
______
JAMES H. MILLER, P.E. POST OFFICE DRAWER 1435
County Engineer GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30503
Phone: 770/531-6800
Fax: 770/531-3945
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST
NAME OF DEVELOPMENT:
LOCATION:
REVIEWED BY: DATE OF REVIEW: 1st 2nd 3rd
Dates of Review
3rd 2nd 1st NARRATIVE
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION – Briefly describe the nature and purpose of the land-disturbing activity
and zoning classification. Show the amount of grading involved in both area and volume (include cut
and fill calculations).
2. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS – A description of the existing topography, vegetation, and drainage.
3. ADJACENT AREAS – A description of neighboring areas such as streams, lakes, residential areas,
roads, etc., which might be affected by the land disturbance.
4. SOILS – A brief description of the soils on the site giving such information as soil names, mapping unit,
erodibility, permeability, depth, texture, and soil structure. Indicate how soils information was obtained.
5. CRITICAL AREAS – Provide a description of areas on the site which have potentially serious erosion
problems including, but not limited to, certain cut slopes and fills greater than 5 feet in height.
6. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE – A graphical or narrative description of how construction phases
will be timed. Maintenance of Erosion and Sediment controls must be maintained daily during entire
duration of construction.
7. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES – A description of the methods which will be
used to control erosion and sedimentation on the site.
8. DISTURBED AREAS STABILIZATION – A brief description, including specifications, of how the
site will be stabilized during construction and after construction is completed.
9. CALCULATIONS – Any calculations made for the design of such items as sediment basins, diversions,
waterways, retrofits, and all Best Management Practices. Calculations must meet standards set forth by
the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia, current edition or other local handbooks.
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10. NOTES – The following notes must be stated on the plans:
a. “NO cut or fill slopes steeper than 2:1 are allowed”.
b. “All fill slopes will have silt fence at the toe of slope”.
c. “This site does/does not contain State Waters”.
d. This site does/does not contain wetlands”.
e. “All cut and fill slopes shall be surface roughened and vegetated within seven (7) days
after grading is completed.”
f. “All BMPs will be inspected daily and any deficiencies noted will be corrected by the end
of each day. Additional BMPs will be installed if deemed necessary by on-site inspection.”
g. “The installation of erosion control measures and practices shall take place prior to or
concurrent wilth land disturbance activities.”
h. “The construction of this site will not result in any flooding or channel degradation
downstream”.
i. “Sign stating ‘Streamside Buffer – Do Not Remove or Alter Existing Native Vegetation’ or
other approved markings every 100’ along natural buffer.
j. “Bi-weekly inspection, performed by a professional, will be submitted to Hall County
Engineering until project has received a final certificate of occupancy.”
k. “Double row type C silt fence required when placed along state waters and at the toe of
slopes exceeding 10’ vertical.”
l. “A 25-50 foot undisturbed vegetative buffer adjacent to all running streams and creeks will
be left maintained”.
11. DETAIL DRAWING FOR ALL STRUCTURAL PRACTICES – Specifications must meet standards
set forth by the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia, current edition or other local
handbooks.
12. STATE WATERS – Delineate any state waters on plans with appropriate buffers.
SITE PLAN
13. VICINITY MAP – A small map including a north arrow locating the site in relation to the surrounding
area.
14. APPLICATION INFORMATION – Name, address and telephone number of developer, and name,
title, and phone number of 24 hour contact.
15. SURVEY INFORMATION – Boundary survey including all easements and names of adjacent property
owners.
16. EXISTING CONTOURS – The existing contours of the site with a minimum contour interval of five
feet should be shown on the plan. Indicate how contours were developed (i.e. field run survey, aerial
survey, U.S.G.S. Map interpolation, etc.).
17. FINAL CONTOURS – Changes to the existing contours shown on plan if applicable. Benches shown
on fill slopes in excess of 20 vertical feet.
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18. EXISTING VEGETATION – The existing tree lines, grassy areas or unique vegetation should be
shown on the plan.
19. SOIL – The boundaries of the different soil types shown on the plan.
20. INDICATE NORTH – The direction of north in relation to the site shown on the plan (indicate
magnetic, true, or grid).
21. EXISTING DRAINAGE PATTERNS – The dividing lines and the direction of flow for the different
drainage areas should be shown on the plan.
22. LIMITS OF CLEARING AND GRADING – Areas which are to be cleared and graded should be
outlined on the plan including the amount of acres disturbed.
23. DISPOSAL AREAS – Location of stumps and debris to be deposited on-site should be shown on the
plan. If debris is to be disposed of off-site, indicate so. Indicate off-site location.
24. LOCATION OF PRACTICES – The location of the erosion and sediment control and stormwater
management practices used on the site should be shown on the plan using uniform coding symbols.
25. FLOOD HAZARD AREA – Delineate if present, along with FIRM panel number and current date.
26. CERTIFICATION – The plans should include the signed stamp of a registered or certified professional
in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, land surveying, or erosion and sediment control.
27. TAX IDENTIFICATION - The plan should contain the tax identification number.
28. STAGING – Provide staging plan for land disturbances greater than 20 acres
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
29. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REPORT- All projects submitted for review shall be
accompanied by a stormwater management report. The report shall contain the following at a minimum:
a. Pre-developed and Post Developed Drainage Maps showing drainage areas, Time of
Concentration (Tc) Calculations based on travel length, elevation, and Mannings “n”, and a
point of study.
b. Run-off coefficients based on Hall County Storm Water Manual.
c. Inflow hydrographs with peak flows for the 2, 10, 25, and 100 year storms
d. Stage/Storage/Discharge table for all proposed detention ponds
e. Outlet Control structure (O.C.S.) details and calculations including those for the emergency
spillway.
f. Hydrological routing for the 2, 10, 25, and 100 year storms routed through the proposed
stormwater management facility.
g. Water Quality Performance review tool demonstration compliance with TSS specified TSS
loading for the entire site.
h. The stormwater management report should bear the original seal and signature(s) of the
Registered Professional Engineer who prepared the report.
i. Provide an original signed Acknowledgement of Watershed Ordinance.
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30. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SITE PLAN DATA
a. Provide a 20’ drainage easement, from the 100 year storm routed elevation and shall grant
Hall County permission to enter upon subject property.
b. Provide minimum 5’ high chain link fencing with warning signs and a 14’ gate.
c. Provide a silt gauge and concrete survey marker.
d. Provide water quality BMPS, if applicable.
e. Provide details for silt gauge, concrete survey marker, O.C.S., fence, fence gate, warning
signs, and water quality BMP’s.
MISC.
31. NPDES PERMIT – NOI required for disturbed areas greater than 5 acres. Provide copy of NOI and
EPD required postage.
32. D.O.T. PERMIT – Approval required prior to issuance of a development permit. A copy of the orange
permit will be required.
33. Digital Plans.
34. Redlined Plan Comments:
35. Misc. Items
NOTE: Items marked with red “X” must be corrected before Hall County Engineering can sign a Development
Permit.
REDLINED Plans, Checklist, and Hydrology Reports shall be returned to Hall County Engineering
before an additional review will be performed.
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SCOTT G. PUCKETT POST OFFICE DRAWER 1435
Traffic Engineer GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30503
Phone: 770/531-6800
Fax: 770/531-3945
ACCESS PLAN REVIEW SHEET
DEVELOPMENT: ______
LOCATION:______
REVIEW DATE:______REVIEWED BY: ______
ITEMS:
___ 1. Location sketch map.
___ 2. North arrow.
___ 3. Scale in feet per inch. The scale should be 1”=20’ or larger. If a smaller scale is used on the overall plans, then the access details and work on the roadway right-of-way must be enlarged.
___ 4. Show existing features with dash or “light” lines and all proposed features with solid or
“heavy” lines.
___ 5. Show the distance from the centerline of the roadway to the right-of-way line.
___ 6. Show the width of existing roadway pavement, lane lines and lane widths.
___ 7. Show State Route numbers and U.S. numbers (if applicable) and names of all roadways which appear on the plans.
___ 8. Show the distance from one corner of the property, measured along the right-of- way line, to the centerline of the nearest named intersecting roadway or highway.
___ 9. Show the location of existing and proposed structures.
___ 10. Show the posted speed limit of the roadway on which access is desired (note if none posted).
___ 11. Show all existing roadway signs within the frontage being developed (note if none exists).
___ 12. Show the distance between structures or foundations on the property and right-of-way lines.