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WARD: Citywide
COMMITTEE: Community Development
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Public Hearing - Application for Map Amendments Update to the Zoning Ordinance - City of Smyrna
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ISSUE: The application requirements in the Zoning Ordinance are currently inconsistent with the physical applications that are currently used for rezonings, zoning amendments and special land use permits.
Section 1502 of the Zoning Ordinance only requires an applicant to submit a plat of the property, site plan of proposed improvements, legal description of the property, the name and address of the owner and their agent, and the present and proposed zoning of the property. Due to infill redevelopments and the tightness of many development sites, staff has been requesting additional information to provide thorough analysis and information during the zoning process. These items have been added to the zoning applications through the years, but have not been formally adopted as part of the zoning ordinance. These additional items include the following:
1) An impact statement for developments over 100,000 sq. ft. or 75 dwelling units;
1) The applicant is required to provide an impact statement regarding water and sewer usage, traffic generation and school impact for the city due to the proposed development.
2) A preliminary hydrology study;
1) This is a verification that the applicant has set aside enough area to accommodate a stormwater management facility that will meet the city’s stormwater management requirements.
3) A water and sewer availability letter;
1) This is a verification from the Public Works Department or Cobb County Water System that water and sewer are available to the subject property and can support the development.
4) A copy of the deed for the property;
1) The deed provides verification of ownership of the property.
5) A copy of paid tax receipts;
1) The tax receipts are used to verify the subject property is in good standing with both the City and County with...
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