DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution adopting the 2045 Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Fulton County and authorizing the transmittal of the Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
The Georgia Planning Act (O.C.G.A. Section 36-70-1, et seq.), as amended, requires Fulton County develop a comprehensive plan for the unincorporated area based on minimum standards established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Infrastructure and Economic Development
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work:
In August 2016, Fulton County adopted the 2035 Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated Fulton County. Since that time, the majority of unincorporated Fulton County has become the City of South Fulton. This has left a small area around the Fulton County Executive Airport as the only remaining unincorporated area (39 acres) where Fulton County continues to have planning and zoning responsibilities.
Fulton County is required under the Georgia Planning Act to develop a comprehensive plan based on minimum standards for local comprehensive planning for the unincorporated area of Fulton County. In accordance with "Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning" (Chapter 110-12-1-.04 - Procedures), the Fulton County Board of Commissioners must transmit the Comprehensive Plan for Unincorporated ...
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