Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 110-12-6-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 24, 2024

Rule 110-12-6-.07 - Definitions

(1)General. For the purpose of these rules, the following words shall have the meaning as contained herein unless the context does not permit such meaning. Terms not defined in these rules but defined in O.C.G.A. 50-8-1, et seq, shall have the meanings contained therein. Terms not defined in these rules, nor in O.C.G.A. 50-8-1, et seq, shall have ascribed to them the ordinary accepted meanings such as the context may imply. For the purpose of these rules, the terms "shall" and "must" have the same meaning, are mandatory in nature, and are indicative of a requirement.

(2)Definitions. The following terms and definitions shall be used to guide the development and implementation of the regional plan.

(a) "Annual Report" means that document including the Report of Accomplishments, Local Government Performance Standards Update and optional revised regional work program required on an annual basis.

(b) "Conflict" means any conflict, dispute, or inconsistency arising:

* Between or among local comprehensive plans, or components thereof, for any local governments, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

* Between or among regional plans, as proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

* Between or among local comprehensive plans, or components thereof, for any local governments and regional plans which include such local governments, as such plans are proposed, prepared, proposed to be implemented, or implemented;

* With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any local government relating to or affecting regionally important resources, as defined by the Department; or

* With respect to or in connection with any action proposed to be taken or taken by any local government relating to or affecting developments of regional impact, as defined by the Department.

(c) "Council" means the council governing each regional commission as per O.C.G.A. 50-8-32.

(d) "Days" means calendar days, unless otherwise specified.

(e) "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs.

(f) "Development of Regional Impact" means any project that exceeds the minimum thresholds established by the Department.

(g) "Green Infrastructure Network" means a strategically planned and managed network of wilderness, parks, greenways, conservation easements, and working lands with conservation value that benefits wildlife and people, supports native species, maintains natural ecological processes, sustains air and water resources, links urban settings to rural ones, and contributes to the health and quality of life for the communities and citizens sharing this network. The network should encompasses a wide range of elements, including: natural areas - such as wetlands, woodlands, waterways, and wildlife habitat; public and private conservation lands - such as nature preserves, wildlife corridors, greenways, and parks; and public and private working lands of conservation value - such as forests, farms, and ranches. It should also incorporate outdoor recreation and trail networks.

(h) "Infrastructure" means those man-made structures which serve the common needs of the population, such as: sewage disposal systems; potable water systems; potable water wells serving a system; solid waste disposal sites or retention areas; stormwater systems; utilities; piers; docks; wharves; breakwaters; bulkheads; seawalls; bulwarks; revetments; causeways; marinas; navigation channels; bridges; and roadways.

(i) "Local Government" means any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state.

(j) "Plan Amendment" means a change to the adopted regional plan that occurs between plan updates. Amendments of the adopted plan are appropriate when the conditions, policies, etc., on which the plan is based, have significantly changed so as to materially detract from the usefulness of the plan as a guide to decision making, or when required by the Department as a result of changes to the planning requirements.

(k) "Plan Update" means a more or less complete re-write of the regional plan, which shall occur every five years and in accordance with the Schedule for Regional Planning maintained by the Department.

(l) "Region" means the territorial area within the boundaries of operation of a Regional Commission.

(m) "Regional Commission" means any commission established under O.C.G.A. 50-8-32 (effective July 1, 2009).

(n) "Regional Plan" means the comprehensive plan for a region prepared by the Regional Commission in accordance with the requirements established by the Department.

(o) "Regional Planning Requirements" means the standards and procedures for regional planning that shall be followed in preparation of regional plans, for implementation of regional plans, and for participation in the regional planning process.

(p) "Regional Work Program" means that portion of the Implementation Program that lists the specific actions to be undertaken annually over the upcoming five years to implement the regional plan.

(q) "Regionally Important Resource" means any natural or cultural resource area identified for protection by a Regional Commission following the minimum requirements established by the Department.

(r) "Supplemental Planning Recommendations" means the supplemental guidance provided by the Department to assist Regional Commissions in preparing plans and addressing the regional planning requirements. The plan preparers and the regional stakeholders must review these recommendations where referenced in the planning requirements in order to determine their applicability or helpfulness to the region's plan.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-12-6-.07

O.C.G.A. § 50-8-1, et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Data and Mapping Specifications" adopted. F. Feb. 12, 2009; eff. July 1, 2009, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Aug. 24, 2017; eff. Oct. 1, 2017, as specified by the Agency.