Except as otherwise provided by Code Section 12-7-7, immediately upon receipt of an application for a permit the application and plan for sediment and erosion control shall be referred to the appropriate district wherein such land-disturbing activities are proposed to take place, for its review and approval or disapproval concerning the adequacy of the erosion and sediment control plan proposed by the applicant. A district shall approve or disapprove a plan within 35 days of receipt. Failure of a district to act within 35 days shall be considered an approval of the pending plan.
History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 994, § 9; Ga. L. 1980, p. 942, § 6; Ga. L. 2003, p. 224, § 5.
Cross references.
Powers of districts generally, § 2-6-33 .
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 7 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
§ 12-7-2. Legislative Findings; Policy of State and Intent of Chapter
§ 12-7-5. Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Localities Without Ordinances
§ 12-7-7.1. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Prepared; Completion; Implementation
§ 12-7-10. Referral of Application and Plan to District; Time for Action
§ 12-7-12. Orders Directed to Violators; Stop Work Order Procedures
§ 12-7-16. Hearings and Review
§ 12-7-18. Effect of Chapter on Requirements of the “Georgia Water Quality Control act.”
§ 12-7-20. Creation of Stakeholder Advisory Board; Responsibilities; Procedures