Ga. Code § 12-5-447

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 12-5-447 - Minimum standards for certificates and recommendations

Every certificate issued by a governing authority and every recommendation of the commission, unless the proposed use is not harmful to the water and land resources of the stream corridor, will not significantly impede the natural flow of flood waters, and will not result in significant land erosion, stream bank erosion, siltation, or water pollution, shall comply with the following minimum standards:

(1) No land or water use shall be permitted in the flood plain; and

(2) No land or water use shall be permitted within 150 horizontal feet of the watercourse.

OCGA § 12-5-447

Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 436,§ 25, eff. 7/1/2009.