Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 511-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS
Subject 511-3-1 - ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Rule 511-3-1-.14 - Subdivision and Mobile Home Parks

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 511-3-1-.14

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Approval. No person may sell, offer for sale, lease, rent, or begin construction or otherwise begin the physical development of a lot in a subdivision or mobile home park until written approval of plans for water supply and sewage disposal in the subdivision or park has been issued from the County Board of Health. This approval constitutes general acceptance of all lots for development with on-site sewage management systems.

(2) Pre-development Review. It is recommended that developers considering subdivision or mobile home park development where public or community sewage treatment systems will not be available seek a predevelopment review by the County Board of Health. A predevelopment report which indicates disapproval or tentative approval may be obtained by submitting a boundary plat including a vicinity map, a topographic map, and a soil map and soil descriptions based on a high intensity soil study conducted in compliance with the Department's Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems.

(3) Proposals and Plans Required. The following information is required for subdivision and mobile home park proposals:

(a) A boundary plat drawn to a reasonable scale which includes:
1. A vicinity map;

2. Proposed lots and streets including lot identification, dimensions, building lines and square footage of lots;

3. A topographic map depicted in two foot (2') contour intervals. Additional contour intervals may be required by the County Board of Health.

4. A soil map and soil descriptions based on a high intensity soil study, Level III, conducted in compliance with the Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems;

5. The location of all present and proposed wells, water systems, water courses, flood plains, sewage systems, structures, right-of-ways, utilities, storm water drainage systems, proposed road and street construction, grading or disturbance plans, setbacks, and easements on the property and within one hundred feet (100') outside the perimeter of the property; and

6. The name, registration number and seal of the professional surveyor or engineer that prepared the development plan.

(b) A completed Subdivision Analysis Record on forms provided by the Department.

(c) A copy of the following documents issued by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources:
1. The land disturbance activity permit issued by either the Environmental Protection Division, or by a governing authority of the applicable county or municipality certified by the director of the Environmental Protection Division pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 12-7-8(a); and

2. A letter of approval to begin construction of a public water supply system and approving the source of the water supply where a public water supply system is to be utilized.

(3)Water Supply.Connection to a public water supply system shall be required if available within one thousand (1,000) feet of the proposed subdivision or mobile home park.

(4) Limits on Use of On-Site Sewage Management Systems for Subdivision and Mobile Home Parks.Approval of subdivisions and mobile home parks utilizing on-site sewage management systems is subject to the following conditions:

(a) No public or community sewage system is available within five hundred feet (500') of the subdivision or mobile home park;

(b) Soil maps, descriptions, and reports compiled by a registered Soil Classifier indicate no soil conditions that would prohibit safe development of on-site sewage management systems;

(c) If a public water supply system is to be built and utilized, receipt of a letter(s) from the Environmental Protection Division approving the plans to construct the public water supply system, and approving the source of the water supply.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 12-8-1, 31-2A-6, 31-2A-11.

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