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| Environmental Planning This selection establishes a system of environmental planning criteria that conforms to the Part V Ordinances established and administered by the GA Departments of Natural Resources and Community Affairs. |
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Guides For Implementing This Tool
Model Code Introduction and User Guide
An Introduction and User Guide for "Alternatives to Conventional Zoning: Model Land-Use Management Code"
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/PlanningQualityGrowth/programs/modelcode.asp
Model Ordinances
Regulations Implementing Rules for Environmental Planning Criteria (DCA Model Code Part 2)
Establishes the regulatory framework necessary to administer and enforce the environmental planning criteria (called the Part V Ordinances) required by the GA Departments of Natural Resources’s (Rule 391-3-16-.02) and Community Affairs.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/PlanningQualityGrowth/programs/modelcode.asp
Aids For Visualizing This Tool
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Master Bibliography - DCA Model Code Alternatives to Conventional Zoning
A list of the reference materials consulted DCA's original Alternatives to Conventional Zoning Project. This specific bibliography corresponds to a previous version of the Model Code which is no longer available online; however, the value and usefulness of this material and an informational resource is undiminished.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/intra_nonpub/Toolkit/OtherResources/AltZ/MasterBiblgrphy_AltZ.pdf
Task 1 Report: Land Use Problems and Issues in Rural Georgia
This report was the first major work product of DCA's original Alternatives to Conventional Zoning project and was included as an appendix in the first iteration of the Model Code. It provides a thorough analysis of the major land-use management issues, the primary problems with land-development, and the largest impediments to effective regulation faced by local governments across the state. Please note that any code sections mentioned in this document correspond to a version of the Model Code which is no longer available on the web; but, the analysis and discussion contained therein remains highly informative and useful.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/intra_nonpub/Toolkit/OtherResources/AltZ/Task1Report.pdf
Task 2 Report: Alternative Land Use Management Techniques
This report was the second major work product of DCA's original Alternatives to Conventional Zoning project and was included as an appendix in the first iteration of the Model Code. "The Task 2 Report" identifies, describes, and evaluates new and alternative approaches to land-use management and land-development that are being implemented by local governments from across the State of Georgia and the nation. It discusses their potential use in addressing the problems and issues associated with regulation those activities in rural Georgia. Please note that any code sections mentioned in this document correspond to a version of the Model Code which is no longer available on the web; but, the analysis and discussion contained therein remains highly informative and useful.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/intra_nonpub/Toolkit/OtherResources/AltZ/Task2Report.pdf
