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Athens-Clarke County Planning Department I 120 West Dougherty Street I Athens, Georgia 30601 I [PHONE REDACTED] accgov.com/planning I Page 1 of 8 I Revised July 2024 ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PLANS REVIEW APPLICATION PACKET PLANS REVIEW SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS The following items are required to submit a project for Plans Review. For Engineering Only Reviews, please contact Transportation and Public Works at [PHONE REDACTED]. Review the Plans Review Handbook for details about plan submittal requirements. *DIGITAL SUBMITTALS ONLY – NO PAPER SUBMITTALS ACCEPTED* Please submit all application documents via email to [EMAIL REDACTED] Building Plan Only Submittals – Deadline EVERY FRIDAY BEFORE NOON Building & Site Combined, Site Plan Only, Preliminary Plats – Deadline EVERY OTHER FRIDAY BEFORE NOON Submittal and meeting date schedule can be viewed at Plans-Review-Schedule-2024 (accgov.com) A maximum of 6 initial building submittals will be processed per week. A maximum of 6 initial site submittals will be processed per site week. Plans are processed in the order they are received. Incomplete submittals will not be processed. If an agenda reaches capacity, the remaining submittals will be moved to the following agenda. F O R A L L S UB MI T T A LS Document Requirements • One copy of complete plan set □ All sheets compiled into one file, if possible □ Do not submit separate files for each sheet □ All sheets in order listed in sheet index □ All sheets rotated for on‐screen viewing □ Saved in PDF format □ PDF maximum file size: 50 MB (if larger, please split file into smaller parts) □ If necessary, please send documents through an FTP link or a ZIP folder □ 5 ½” x 3” stamping box for ACC approval stamp- same location on every page • All supporting documents (if applicable) should be submitted as separate files, such as: □ Hydrology Study/Stormwater Mgmt Report □ Statement of Special Inspections □ Other reports/information □ Application Packet Complete all relevant pages & sign □ Plan Sets See “Document Requirements” at right □ Fee Calculator Fill out electronically, save & submit as PDF □ Fee – per Fee Calculator: □ Card □ Cash □ Check Checks payable to ACC / Card payment payable by phone or in person F O R S I TE S UB MI T T A LS □ Tree Management Plan Required for all Site Reviews □ Stormwater Conference Date: If required, must occur prior to Plans Review submittal □ Hydrology Study/Stormwater Management Report If required, must be included with initial Plans Review submittal Additional items may be required during the course of review, depending on the project scope. ---PAGE BREAK--- ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Athens-Clarke County Planning Department I 120 West Dougherty Street I Athens, Georgia 30601 I [PHONE REDACTED] accgov.com/planning I Page 2 of 8 I Revised July 2024 PLANS REVIEW APPLICATION FORM All application materials & submittal instructions are available online at accgov.com/plansreview PROJECT ADDRESS: PROJECT NAME: BUILDING/SUITE CURRENT USE: TAX MAP PROPOSED USE: PARCEL ZONING: PROJECT INFORMATION Check all that apply - provide square footage of work area and a project description. TYPE OF SUBMITTAL: □ Building □ Site □ Building and Site PROJECT TYPE: □ Commercial □ Multifamily □ Industrial □ Institutional □ Major Subdivision □ Other □ NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Square footage of new building: □ BUILDING ADDITION Square footage of addition: □ INTERIOR RENOVATION Square footage of renovation area: □ SITE IMPROVEMENT Square footage of site work area: □ OTHER: □ PRELIMINARY PLAT (creation of five lots or more) List Subdivision Name, Number of Lots, Acreage & Phase below PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONTACT INFORMATION Property Owner Name: Applicant Name: Address: Phone: Phone: Email: Email: Contractor Name: Design Professional Name: Phone: Company: Email: Address: Other Name: Phone: Phone: Email: Email: Project contacts to receive email correspondence and for public notification (check all that apply): □ Property Owner □ Design Professional □ Applicant □ Contractor □ Other For Staff Use: PLAN PR - - - *List multiple tax parcel numbers here: ---PAGE BREAK--- ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Athens-Clarke County Planning Department I 120 West Dougherty Street I Athens, Georgia 30601 I [PHONE REDACTED] accgov.com/planning I Page 3 of 8 I Revised July 2024 BUILDING PLAN SUBMITTALS 1. □ Yes □ No Floor Plan? 2. □ Yes □ No Foundation Plan? 3. □ Yes □ No Change to or addition of partition walls? If yes, plans need wall composition details. 4. □ Yes □ No Electrical plan? If yes, plans need architect/engineer seal or electrician’s license number. 5. □ Yes □ No Plumbing plan? If yes, plans need architect/engineer seal or plumber’s license number. 6. □ Yes □ No HVAC? If yes, plans need architect/engineer seal or HVAC contractor’s license number. 7. □ Yes □ No Gas plan? If yes, plans need architect/engineer seal or gas contractor’s license number. 8. □ Yes □ No COMcheck Compliance Certificate? If no, provide statement how energy compliance will be demonstrated. 9. □ Yes □ No Pre-engineered or pre-manufactured building certification by DCA or ICC? 10. □ Yes □ No Are plans sealed by a Georgia registered design professional per State Code Sec. 43-4-14? 11. □ Yes □ No Have the plans been approved by a Georgia State Fire Marshal? 12. □ Yes □ No Does the building have sprinklers for fire protection? 13. □ Done Include code references on cover sheet for applicable codes (building, fire, life safety, ADA, etc.) CIVIL/SITE PLAN SUBMITTALS 14. □ Yes □ No Is a TMP included? Any project requiring site review also requires a Tree Management Plan (TMP) per ACC Code Sec. 8-7-17. Submit a TMP Application (see page), TMP plan sheet, & $65 TMP review fee (indicate on Fee Calculator). 15. □ Yes □ No Is grading involved? 16. □ Yes □ No Is this a Redevelopment project disturbing one acre or more? 17. □ Yes □ No Is this a New Development project disturbing 5,000 square feet or more? 18. □ Yes □ No Does the New or Redevelopment project involve new impervious area of 5,000 square feet or more? 19. If the answer to Question #15, 16 or 17 is Yes, a Stormwater Conference with Transportation & Public Works is required prior to submittal of this application. Other requirements include TPW fees & a completed copy of the appropriate "Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Checklist”. List Stormwater Conference date: 20. □ Yes □ No Is the project located within 200 feet of a stream, river, lake or other body of water? 21. □ Yes □ No Is any work taking place within the Athens-Clarke County right-of-way? 22. □ Yes □ No Will there be any land disturbing activities in the FEMA floodplain? ALL SUBMITTALS 23. □ Yes □ No Modification or addition to public water system? Show proposed water main modifications on site plan. - If no, what is the means of potable water? - If new services, what is the estimated domestic water demand? Gallons per day estimate: Gallons per minute estimate: 24. □ Yes □ No Modification or addition to public sanitary sewer? Show proposed sewer main modifications on site plan. - If no, what is the means of sewage treatment? - If new services, what is the estimated volume of discharge? Gallons per day estimate: 25. □ Yes □ No Does project involve septic tank, food/beverage service, tattoo/body piercing, public swimming pool/spa, or hotel/motel? If yes, the project must be reviewed by the Clarke County Health Department. Environmental Health Services I183 Paradise Boulevard, Suite 104, Athens, GA 30607 I [PHONE REDACTED] 26. □ Done Indicate how solid waste and recycling will be handled during business operations (not construction). Show dumpster/roll cart location, pad & screening on plan, or provide written description of waste management program on plan. If existing dumpsters/roll carts will be used and access will remain unchanged, note this on the plans. Dumpster Screening: Code Sections 5-2-16-a-1 & 9-25-8-G-5-a I Commercial Recycling: Section 5-2-14-i 27. □ Done Each plan sheet must have project name, address and current date 28. □ Done Standard scale must be used on all applicable sheets 29. □ Done Must include sheet index that accurately lists sheets in the plan set 30. □ Done Plans must be saved as one file, if possible, and oriented for on-screen viewing & not over 30 MB maximum file size 31. □ Yes □ No Was a Visioning Meeting held for this project? ---PAGE BREAK--- ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Athens-Clarke County Planning Department I 120 West Dougherty Street I Athens, Georgia 30601 I [PHONE REDACTED] accgov.com/planning I Page 4 of 8 I Revised July 2024 PRE-SUBMITTAL REVIEWS - VISIONING MEETINGS & CONCEPT REVIEWS We strongly encourage applicants to meet with Planning staff prior to submitting, especially for first time applicants and large- scale projects. Staff will discuss the submittal requirements for your scope of work with you to help avoid unnecessary delays due to incomplete submittals. You may contact the Planning Department at [PHONE REDACTED]. If you would like to meet with multiple reviewing departments prior to submittal, the Economic Development Department will coordinate a Visioning Meeting upon request. Request a Visioning Meeting online at investathensga.com/visioning. Applicants may submit for Concept Only Plans Review to receive preliminary comments prior to submitting a full construction set. The fee for a Concept Review is $55. SUBMITTAL DEADLINES & APPOINTMENT TIMES Building Plan Only Submittals – Deadline EVERY FRIDAY BEFORE NOON Building & Site Combined, Site Plan Only, Preliminary Plats – Deadline EVERY OTHER FRIDAY BEFORE NOON * Submittals are received on a first come first served basis for scheduling appointments Upon receipt of a complete submittal, an appointment is scheduled for the applicant to meet with all reviewing departments. Building Plan Review appointments are scheduled for the Thursday 13 days after the deadline and Site Plan Review appointments are scheduled for the Thursday 20 days after the deadline. Appointments are scheduled in half-hour increments. Building Plan appointments are typically scheduled for mornings, and Site Plan appointments are scheduled for afternoons. Review comments are emailed to applicants the day before the appointment. If there is a problem with a submittal, you will be notified as soon as possible, but the item may not be placed on the agenda until the issue has been resolved. * Submittal and meeting date schedule can be viewed at Plans-Review-Schedule-2024 (accgov.com). INITIAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS Plan requirements vary depending on the type of project proposed (new building construction, shell construction, change of use, preliminary plat, etc.). Please refer to the Plans Review Handbook online for more details about what kinds of information should be shown on plans. The Handbook lists contact information for each department. Applicants may contact departments directly prior to submittal with any questions specific to that department’s area of review. REVISION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS DIGITAL SUBMITTAL emailed to [EMAIL REDACTED] with the following files: • Revision Submittal Form: Please complete the entire form, including application reference number. Check the appropriate box for the type of submittal and for each department that needs to review the revisions. • Revised Plan Set: A complete plan set with revised sheets inserted in addition to revised sheets in a separate file. Update sheet index if necessary. Cloud & date revisions on each sheet. All sheets saved in one file, in order listed in sheet index, and rotated for on-screen viewing. Save file as PDF (maximum size of 50 MB). • Revision Narrative: A description of how and on what sheet each review comment was addressed. Applicants can choose to annotate their Plans Review comments or submit a letter outlining the changes. • $25 Fee: No fee for first revision; subsequent revisions are $25.00 per submittal paid to the Planning Department. Deviation from approved plans during the construction process is subject to enforcement per Section 9-22-8 of the Zoning & Development Standards. Plans may be amended by submitting Changes to Approved Plans prior to any construction activity that differs from the approved plans. The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is a public entity subject to Georgia's Open Records laws. All submitted applications and associated plans and documents are covered under such laws and may be released to other parties unless they contain information specifically protected by law. APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: DATE: FOR STAFF USE ONLY: Planning: Received by/Date: All Docs Received: □ Yes Building Inspections: Received by/Date: Amount Paid: $ ---PAGE BREAK--- ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Athens-Clarke County Planning Department I 120 West Dougherty Street I Athens, Georgia 30601 I [PHONE REDACTED] accgov.com/planning I Page 5 of 8 I Revised July 2024 Permit Holder Acknowledgement of Asbestos/Environmental Notification to Georgia EPD for Projects Involving Demolition, Wrecking or Renovation The undersigned hereby acknowledges that the issuance of this permit does not in any way grant permission to the owner, owner’s representative, or permit holder to proceed with demolition, wrecking or renovation of a structure prior to the filing of any required ten (10) day Project Notification for Asbestos Renovation, Encapsulation or Demolition in accordance with the Georgia Asbestos Removal and Encapsulation Rule, O.G.C.A. 391-3-14. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division administers this rule. In most cases, the rule requires both the owner and the involved contractors to assure that the portion of the building involved in the project be thoroughly inspected by an Accredited Asbestos Inspector for materials that contain asbestos; and the removal of the asbestos before renovation, wrecking or demolition begins. Georgia EPD may require a completed notification form even if no asbestos is present in the building. Further guidance for regulatory compliance is provided by the brochures entitled Asbestos and Renovation and Asbestos and Demolition. Other environmental issues such as lead-based paint, ground contamination, or unusual site conditions may have EPD regulations that could affect the project. Undersigned: Print Name Sign Name Date Project Address All Demolitions and/or Relocations of structures require permitting by the Planning Department and the Building Inspections Department. Applications and fee information can be found online or at each department. ---PAGE BREAK--- ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Athens-Clarke County Planning Department I 120 West Dougherty Street I Athens, Georgia 30601 I [PHONE REDACTED] accgov.com/planning I Page 6 of 8 I Revised July 2024 THIS PAGE NOT APPLICABLE TO ‘BUILDING ONLY’ REVIEWS. Permit Holder Acknowledgement for Land Development and/or Stormwater Development Activity 1. Applicant is responsible for submitting all applicable plans, reports, and/or drawings. 2. The applicant for any Land-Disturbing Activity permit must be the property owner. 3. Applicant is responsible for obtaining any additional permits required by the Georgia Department of Transportation and/or other government agencies. 4. Applicant must maintain access to all sidewalks and driveways. 5. Applicant must submit a Street/Lane Closure Permit Application to the ACC Traffic Engineering Office (613-3460) a minimum of five working days prior to closing any street or lane. 6. Applicant must comply with work zone safety standards set forth in the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) while performing work within public rights- of-way. 7. Applicant must protect protected trees (as defined in Chapter 8-7), utilities, storm drains, and structures from damage and shall be responsible for any repairs required as a result of any actions, omissions, or negligence. 8. Applicant indemnifies and holds harmless the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County and its officers, agents, and employees from all liability, loss cost and expenses, including attorney's fees, that may result from the applicant's failure to take all necessary precautions for preventing accidents, injuries and/or damage to property. 9. If required, a Timber Harvesting Notification must be filed with the Planning Department. 10. Applicant must comply with all applicable provisions of the Athens-Clarke County Community Tree Management Ordinance, Chapter 8-7. 11. Applicant must obtain Planning Department approval prior to development. 12. APPLICANT MUST CONTACT ASSIGNED INSPECTOR 24 HOURS PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK ON PROJECT. I understand that I must follow MUTCD Pedestrian Signage guidelines during this project. Initial here: This application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and the proposed work will meet all codes and ordinances of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Applicant's signature: Date: ---PAGE BREAK--- ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Athens-Clarke County Planning Department I 120 West Dougherty Street I Athens, Georgia 30601 I [PHONE REDACTED] accgov.com/planning I Page 7 of 8 I Revised July 2024 For Staff Use: PLAN TMP - - - THIS PAGE NOT APPLICABLE TO ‘BUILDING ONLY’ REVIEWS TREE MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION FEE: $65.00 (cash/card/check – make check payable to ACC) REVISIONS: No fee for first revision. Subsequent revisions require a $25 fee. Project Address: Tax Map Parcel Zoning: Current Use: □ Developed Applicant Name: □ Undeveloped Company: Address: Proposed Use/Activity: Business Phone: Business Email: 24-Hour Contact: Property Owner: Name: Address: Phone: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Tree Management Plans may be included in a site plan set for Plans Review submittals or submitted as a stand-alone review. All submittals shall be emailed to [EMAIL REDACTED] and shall include: 1. Completed application form 2. $65 application fee Stand-alone Tree Management Plan submittals shall also include: 3. 1 electronic copy in PDF format (maximum file size 30 MB) Revisions to a stand-alone Tree Management Plan shall include: Completed Revision Submittal form and 1 electronic copy of the revised plans. All revisions should be “clouded” or otherwise indicated on the plan. PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON A SITE PLAN DRAWN TO SCALE: □ Vicinity Map □ Map Scale □ Easements □ Address □ Existing tree inventory □ Environmental Areas □ Tax map number □ Athens-Clarke County Trees □ Trees to be conserved □ Zoning □ 2’ Contours (existing & proposed) □ Trees to be planted □ Utilities (existing & proposed) □ Summary table/chart The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County is a public entity subject to Georgia's Open Records laws. All submitted applications and associated plans and documents are covered under such laws and may be released to other parties unless they contain information specifically protected by law. APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: DATE: FOR STAFF USE ONLY: Received by/Date: Plan Received: □ Yes □ N/A TREE PROTECTION FENCING MUST BE SHOWN ON THE PHASE I EROSION CONTROL SHEET FOR PROJECTS REQUIRING AN LDA PERMIT FROM THE ACC PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. ---PAGE BREAK--- ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Athens-Clarke County Planning Department I 120 West Dougherty Street I Athens, Georgia 30601 I [PHONE REDACTED] accgov.com/planning I Page 8 of 8 I Revised July 2024 Sec. 8-7-17 Tree Management Plan The property owner or his/her agent shall provide an approved tree management plan prior to the issuance of a site review permit, the issuance of a land development/land disturbance activity permit, or the issuance of a building permit for lots that appear on a preliminary plat approved after the adoption of this chapter. The tree management plan shall show the amount, location and type of tree canopy cover currently existing on the site or lot, and that which is to be conserved and planted on the site, and the percent to be included on each individual lot within a subdivision. At a minimum, the following components shall be included on the tree management plan: 1. Existing and proposed utilities. The location and type of all existing and proposed utilities. 2. Existing forested areas and individual trees inventory. The location of all existing forested areas, groupings of trees with overlapping canopies, individual, isolated trees greater than 18 inches in diameter, and Landmark Trees. a. For each forested area or group of trees, provide the area in square feet. b. For each individual tree and Landmark Tree outside of existing forested areas the species common and Latin names, dbh, and tree canopy cover area. 3. Athens-Clarke County trees. The location of any and all individual trees greater than two inches dbh, groupings of trees, and forested areas growing on the public right-of-way adjacent to the property being developed. The information listed shall be as required in Section 8-7-17 and 4. Calculation of current tree canopy cover. An estimate of the amount of tree canopy cover currently existing on the site or lot to the nearest 1 percent. 5. Trees to be conserved. a. Individual trees to be conserved. Provide the species common and Latin names, dbh, square footage of canopy contribution, location of the trunk, extent of the crown, boundaries of the tree protection zone, and location of tree protection fencing. b. Forested areas or groups of trees to be conserved. Provide the location, extent of overlapping crowns, the canopy area in square feet and percentage of total site area represented, boundaries of the tree protection zone, and location of tree protection fencing. 6. Planted trees. For each tree that will be planted to satisfy tree canopy cover requirements, including street trees and parking lot trees, provide the location, species common and Latin names, variety or cultivar, caliper at time of planting, and extent and location of open soil surface area. Species and caliper information may be included in a planting chart. 7. Forest regeneration areas. For proposed forest regeneration areas, provide the location and boundaries of the forest regeneration area, the square footage and percent of site area represented, the number of trees to be planted of each species and the percent of the total plantings that each species represents, and the size of the trees to be planted by species. Species and caliper information may be included in a planting chart. 8. Future forest areas. For proposed future forest areas, the location and boundaries of the future forest area, and the square footage and the percent of tree canopy cover that will be represented by the future forest area. 9. Summary Table. A summary table of tree canopy cover by acres and percent of total site area for tree canopy cover showing compliance with conserved, planted, and total tree canopy cover requirements. 10. Standard Notes & Planting Detail: Standard notes and a tree planting detail can be found online at the Planning Department website under Community Trees> Trees & Development> Resources for Designers