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CODEAMENDMENTS
OFFICIALCODEOFCOBBCOUNTY
PARTI.CHAPTERS2,6,14,18,54,78,83,86,102,110,114,122,126,and134
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BoardofCommissionersPublicHearingDates
January26,20167:00pm
February9,20169:00am
February23,20167:00pm
PlanningCommissionPublicHearingDate
February2,20169:00am
CobbCountyCommunityDevelopment
P.O.Box649
Marietta,GA30061
www.cobbcounty.org
January2016ApprovedCodeAmendments
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PART1.OFFICIALCODEOFCOBBCOUNTY,GA
CHAPTER2.ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLEV.ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT*
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*Statelawreferences:RedevelopmentPowersLaw,O.C.G.A.36441etseq.;UrbanRedevelopment
Law,O.C.G.A.36611etseq.;DevelopmentAuthoritiesLaw,O.C.G.A.36621etseq.
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Sec.2166.Definitions.
Thefollowingwords,termsandphrases,whenusedinthisarticle,shallhavethemeaningsascribedto
theminthissection,exceptwherethecontextclearlyindicatesadifferentmeaning:
EconomicImpactRequirementmeansthatatargetbusinessshallgeneratesufficientgovernmental
revenuestomeetorexceedthenetpresentvalueofincentives.
Sec.2171.Significantprojects.
Furthermore,authoritygrantedunderthissectionandtheprovisionsofsubsections2169(1)and(2)of
thisarticleshallexpireMarch1,2017,atwhichtimethisarticleshallreverttotheprovisionsinexistence
atthetimeoftheiramendment,absentotheractionbytheCobbCountyBoardofCommissionersto
repealoramendthereferencedsection(s)oftheOfficialCodeofCobbCounty.
CHAPTER6ALCOHOLICBEVERAGES
ARTICLEI.INGENERAL
Section61.Definitions
Bottlehousemeansanyplaceofbusinessopentothepublicoranyprivateclubwhichallows
guests,patronsormemberstobringinandtoconsumetheguest's,patron'sormember'salcoholic
beveragesonthepremisesunlessotherwiseprovidedinthisChapter.Thisdefinitionincludes
restaurantswithalcoholpouringlicensesthatallowalcoholtobebroughtonthepremisesandmay
chargeacorkagefee.RestaurantsthatarebottlehousesshallpayalicensefeeasprovidedinscheduleF
onfilewiththecountyclerkandthebusinesslicensedivision.
Establishmentmeansabusinesslocationthathasreceivedtheapplicablepouringlicensewithin
certainmixedusedevelopmentsidentifiedinChapter6133.
Eventvenuemeansthelocationofatemporaryeventorgatheringusingpublicpropertythat
hasthecapacitytodraw20,000participantsonthedayoftheevent.
Freestandingvendormeansanypersonorentitythatispermittedtosellalcoholicbeverages
fromacart,kiosk,ortemporarystructureforretailsaleswithincertainmixedusedevelopments
identifiedinChapter6133.
Maltbeveragemeansanyalcoholicbeverageobtainedbythefermentationofanyinfusionor
decoctionofbarley,malt,hops,oranyothersimilarproduct,oranycombinationofsuchproductsin
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water,containingalcoholbyvolumeinaccordancewithstatelawandincludingale,porter,brown,
stout,lagerbeer,smallbeer,andstrongbeer.Thetermdoesnotincludesake,knownasJapaneserice
wine.
Majorshareholdermeansanindividualorentitythatownsorcontrolsatwentypercent(20%)
ormoreinterestinabusinessestablishment.
Tailgatingmeansasocialgatheringofpeopleinadesignatedarea,foraspecified,limitedtime
period,whenandwherefoodandalcoholicbeveragesmaybeconsumedimmediatelyprecedingor
followinganeventataneventvenue.Alcoholmaynotbesold,butattendees21andoldercanbringand
consumealcoholicbeveragesincompliancewithapprovalsrequiredinChapter6134.
ARTICLEIII.LICENSES
DIVISION1.Generally
Sec.690.Licensereviewboard.
(b) Thelicensereviewboardestablishedbythissectionshallhavethefollowingduties:
(3) Tohearmattersinvolvinganyrevocation,suspensionorotherdisciplinaryactionagainstthe
holderofanyworkpermitoralcoholicbeveragelicense.
(f)
Adecisionofthelicensereviewboardrelatedtoworkpermitsshallbefinalandmaybe
appealedinaccordancewith6207(i).Otherdecisionsofthelicensereviewboardshallbefinalunless
appealedtotheboardofcommissionerswithintendaysofthedateofdecisionbythelicensereview
board.Theboardofcommissionersshallreviewasummaryofthehearingbeforethelicensereview
boardwithin30daysofthedateofthelicensereviewboard'srecommendationtowaivethedistance
requirementsofsection6124or6125ordirectthebusinesslicensedivisionmanagertoplacethe
matterdownforahearingandtakeanyauthorizedactionconcerningtheapplicant'srequestedlicense.
Iftheboardofcommissionersopttoreviewasummaryofthehearingbeforethelicensereviewboardit
may,aftersuchreview,placethematterdownforahearingandtakeanyauthorizedactionconcerning
theapplicant'srequestedlicenseorlicenses.Nolicenseshallbeissueduntiltheboardofcommissioners
hasreviewedthesummaryandmadeadecisiononwhethertoplacethematterdownforhearing.In
theeventtheboardofcommissionersaffirmsthedecisionofthelicensereviewboardtoissuealicense,
theappropriatelicenseorlicensesshallbeissued.
DIVISION2.ISSUANCESTANDARDS
Sec.6117.Circumstancesprohibitingissuance.
(3)
Thattheapplicanthasviolatedanylaw,regulationorordinancerelatingtosuchbusinesswithin
afiveyearperiodimmediatelyprecedingthedateofapplication.
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Section6133.Specialprovisionsandexemptionswithincertainmixedusedevelopments.
(a) Theprovisionsofthissectionareintendedtosetforthcertainexceptionsandprovisionsapplicable
onlytolicenseeswhoseestablishmentsarelocatedwithincertainlargemixedusedevelopment
districts,ashereinafterdefined,holdinglicensestosellalcoholicbeveragesforconsumptiononthe
premises.Exceptasspecificallysetforthinthissection,allsuchlicenseesremainsubjecttoallother
provisionsofthecountysalcoholicbeverageordinance.
(b) Forthepurposesofthissectiononly,amixedusedevelopmentdistrictisdefinedasadevelopment
thatiszonedRRCwithapubliceventvenuewithpermanentseatinginexcessof20,000seats(and
toincludeattendantparkingfacilities)andmayincludeamixtureofretail,restaurants,
entertainment,officespace,andhotelunits.
(c) Thecountyminimumdistancerequirementsforonpremisesconsumptionestablishmentsina
mixedusedistrictarewaived.Allstateminimumdistancerequirementstopropertiesoutsideofthe
boundariesofsuchcertainmixedusedevelopmentdistrictsshallremainineffect.
(d) Outsideconsumptionofalcoholicbeveragespermittedasfollows:
(1) Theareasdesignatedfortheoutsideconsumptionofalcoholicbeveragesshallbedepictedona
plan,presentedbytheapplicant,thatshallbeapprovedbyboththemixedusedevelopment
districtmanagementandtheboardofcommissionersandincludelocationswherefreestanding
vendors(asdistinguishedfromalicensedpremises)maysellalcoholicbeverageswithinthe
designatedarea.Areasdesignatedfortheoutsideconsumptionofalcoholicbeveragesmust
includemethodsforverifyingidentification,determiningeligibilityforadultstopurchaseand
consumealcoholicbeverages,andensuringminorswillnotbeservedalcoholbeverages.
(2) Drinkingfromglassbottleorotherglasscontainerprohibited.Itshallbeunlawfulforanyperson
todrinkorattempttoconsumeanyalcoholicbeveragefromaglassbottleorotherglass
container,ortopossessinanopenbottleorglassanyalcoholicbeverageintheareadesignated
foroutsideconsumptionofalcoholicbeverages.
(3) Purchasefromlicensedpremiseswithinmixedusedevelopmentdistricts.Alcoholicbeverages
consumed,withintheareadesignatedforoutsideconsumption,pursuanttotheseprovisions
mustbepurchasedfromalicensedpremiseorapprovedfreestandingvendorwithinthemixed
usedevelopmentdistrict.
(4) Consumptionlimitedtolawfulhoursofoperation.Noalcoholicbeveragepurchasedpursuantto
thisprovisionshallbeconsumedexceptwithintheauthorizedhoursofsale.
(5) Twodrinkonstreetlimit.Anyestablishmentorfreestandingvendorlicensedtosellalcoholic
beveragesbythedrinkforconsumptionisauthorizedtodispensealcoholicbeverage(s)ina
paperorplasticcup,orothercontainerotherthanaglassbottleorotherglasscontainer,for
consumptioninthedesignatedareaasdepictedintheapprovedplanasdescribedin6
133(d)(1).However,noestablishmentshalldispensetoanypersonmorethantwosuch
alcoholicbeveragesatatime.Noalcoholicbeveragecontainershallbemorethantwentyfour
(24)fluidouncesinsize.Noindividualshallhavemorethantwoopencontainersofalcoholic
beveragesintheirpossession.
(e) Section6133containsspecificregulationspertainingtothesaleandconsumptionofalcoholic
beverages.AreasthatarepermittedtooperateinconformitywithSection6133arenotconsidered
abottlehouseasdefinedinthisChapter.
(f) Violationof6133isamisdemeanor.
AnypersonwhoviolatesSections6133isguiltyofamisdemeanor.
(1) Firstconviction.Afineofnotlessthan$100.00normorethan$1,000.00andcostsand/or
imprisonmentinthecountyjailfornotmorethan60daysorboth.
(2) Secondconviction.Afineofnotlessthan$200.00normorethan$1,000.00andcostsand/or
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(3) Thirdconviction.Afineofnotlessthan$500.00normorethan$1,000.00andcostsand/or
(4) Fourthconviction.Anypersonconvictedoffourormoreviolationsofthissectionshallbe
subjecttoafineofnotlessthan$1,000.00andcostsand/orimprisonmentinthecountyjailfor
notmorethan60daysorboth.Afourthconvictionshallbeconsideredamisdemeanorofahigh
andaggravatednature.
6134.Tailgating.
(a) TheprovisionsofChapter6134areintendedtosetforthcertainexceptionsandprovisions
applicableonlytoareasthathavebeenestablishedasalocationapprovedfortailgating.
(b) Definitions forthepurposesofChapter6134only:
(1) MixedusedevelopmentdistrictmeansadevelopmentthatiszonedRRCandmayincludea
mixtureofretail,restaurants,entertainment,officespace,hotelunits,andapubliceventvenue
withpermanentseatinginexcessof20,000seats(andtoincludeattendantparkingfacilities).
(2) Universitymeansaneducationalinstitutiondesignedforinstruction,examination,orboth,of
studentsinmanybranchesofadvancedlearning,andauthorizedtoconfervariousdegrees.
(c) Tailgatingispermittedasfollows:
(1) Theareasdesignatedfortailgatingshallbedepictedonaplan,presentedbytheapplicant,that
shallbeapprovedbyboththemixedusedevelopmentdistrictmanagementortheuniversity
andtheboardofcommissioners.
(2) Tailgatingareaplansshallinclude:
a. Area(s)wheretheoutsideconsumptionofalcoholicbeverageshallbeallowed;
b. Locationsofpermanentortemporarypublicrestroomfacilities;
c. Locationsofareasdesignatedforoutdoorcooking;
d. Locationsoftrashreceptaclesandrecyclingcontainers;and
e. Prohibitiononlittering.
(d) Prohibitionofthesaleofalcoholicbeverages,foodproductsorotheritemsrelatedtotheevent
activities.Theoutsideconsumptionofalcoholicbeveragesshallbeallowedwhentheyare
transportedtothedesignatedareasforpersonalconsumption.Nobeverage,alcoholicorotherwise,
orfoodproductshallbesoldorpurchasedwithinthearea(s)designatedfortailgating;
(e) Drinkingfromglassbottleorotherglasscontainerprohibited.Itshallbeunlawfulforanypersonto
drinkorattempttodrinkanyalcoholicbeveragefromaglassbottleorotherglasscontainer,orto
possessinanopenbottleorglassanyalcoholicbeverageintheareadesignatedforoutside
consumptionofalcoholicbeverages.
(f) Section6134containsspecificregulationspertainingtotheconsumptionofalcoholicbeverages.
AreasthatarepermittedtooperateinconformitywithSection6134arenotconsideredabottle
houseasdefinedinthisChapter.
(g) Violationof6134isamisdemeanor.
AnypersonwhoviolatesSections6134isguiltyofamisdemeanor.
(4) Fourthconviction.Anypersonconvictedoffourormoreviolationsofthissectionshallbe
subjecttoafineofnotlessthan$1,000.00andcostsand/orimprisonmentinthecountyjailfor
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notmorethan60daysorboth.Afourthconvictionshallbeconsideredamisdemeanorofahigh
andaggravatednature.
DIVISION3.FEE,SUSPENSION,REVOCATIONORTRANSFER
Sec.6147.Procedureforfee,suspensionandrevocation.
(a) Itisdeterminedthatthefollowingareviolations:
(1) Whenalicenseeoranyoneintheemployofalicenseeischargedwith,arrestedfor,or
convictedofsellingalcoholicbeveragestoanunderagepersonorpersonsoronSundaywithout
necessarySundaysaleslicense;
convictedofsellingalcoholicbeveragestoanintoxicatedpersonpursuanttoO.C.G.A.3322
duringthecurrentlicenseyear;or
convictedofsellingalcoholicbeveragestoanintoxicatedpersonpursuanttoO.C.G.A.3322
duringtheprevious24months.
(b) ThepolicedepartmentshallnotifythebusinesslicensedivisionmanagerifanyviolationofSection
6147(a)occurs.
(c) FeesforfirstoffenseofanyviolationinSection6147(a)
(1) Thebusinesslicensemanagershallcollectafeeof$750.00fromthelicenseeinlieuofplacing
thematterforhearingbythelicensereviewboardforanyfirstoffenceoftheviolationssetforth
inSection6147(a),unlesslicenseehasanycriminalhistorywithinthepastfive(5)years.The
licenseeshallhaveten(10)daysfromthedateofnotificationbythebusinesslicensemanager
topaythefee.Failuretopaythefeewithintherequiredtimeframewillresultsinanautomatic
three(3)daysuspensionoftheirlicense.
(2) ThelicenseholderthathasbeenchargedwithaviolationofSection6147(a)mayappealthefee
andrequestahearingbythelicensereviewboardasfurtherdefinedinthesection.
(d)
Noalcoholicbeveragelicensewhichhasbeenissuedorwhichmayhereafterbeissuedshallbe
suspendedorrevokedexceptforduecauseasdefinedinthissectionSection,afterahearingandupon
writtennoticetotheholderofsuchlicenseofthetime,placeandpurposeofsuchhearinganda
statementofthechargeorchargesuponwhichsuchhearingshallbeheld.
(1) Oncethebusinesslicensemanagerbecomesawareofanyreasonforapossiblesuspensionor
revocation,he/sheshallplacethematterforhearingbythelicensereviewboard.Aminimum
ofthreedays'noticeofthehearingdateshallbeprovidedtothelicensee.
(2) Duecauseforthesuspensionorrevocationofsuchlicenseshallconsistofoneormoreofthe
following:
a. Theviolationofanylawsorordinancesregulatingsuchbusinessorfortheviolationofany
stateorfederallaw;
b. Anychangeintheareawheresuchbusinessislocated,whichchangeisdeemedbythe
boardofcommissionerstocausesuchbusinessinsuchareatobeundesirable;
c. Anyreasonwhichwouldauthorizetheboardofcommissionerstorefusetheissuanceofa
license;
d. Anyviolationofthischapter;or
e. AsecondoffenseofanyviolationofSection6147(a).
(3)Duecausehearing.Thelicensereviewboardatsuchhearingshallhearevidenceofthe
circumstancesofthepossibleduecauseandaftersaidhearingmayrecommendthatthelicense
tosellalcoholicbeveragesbesuspendedforamaximumof12monthsorrevoked.Thelicense
reviewboard,andtheboardofcommissioners,ifapplicable,mayconsidermitigatingand
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aggravatingcircumstancesinconsideringsanctions,includingbutnotlimitedto,attendanceofa
responsiblealcoholsalesandservice(RASS)workshop,implementationandcomponentsof
writtenpolicies,thatemployeeshaveordonothavealcoholicbeverageworkpermits,
implementationandresultsofmysteryshopperprogram,implementationandcomponentsofa
trainingprogram,numberofviolationsofbusiness,numberofviolationsoflicensee,numberof
stores,lengthoftimeinbusiness,compliancecheckwasduetoacomplaint,identificationwas
notchecked,andanyotherfactsdeemedrelativebythefactfinder.
(4) AffirmationbyBoardofCommissioners. Ifthelicensereviewboardrecommendssuspensionor
revocationandtheownerofthealcoholicbeveragelicense,thelicenseeorbothshouldfailto
appealsuchsuspensionorrevocationrecommendation,thenthesuspensionorrevocationshall
becomeeffectiveuponaffirmationbytheboardofcommissionersofsuchsuspensionor
revocationrecommendationandtheownerofthealcoholicbeveragelicenseandthelicensee
shallbedeemedtohaveacquiescedtosuchsuspensionorrevocation.Theboardof
commissionersshall,within60daysofthelicensereviewboardaction,reviewasummaryofthe
hearingbeforethelicensereviewboardwhereinthealcoholicbeveragelicensewasconsidered
forsuspensionorrevocation(thesummaryshallbepreparedbythebusinesslicensedivision
manager)andtheboardofcommissionersaftersuchreviewmayplacethematterdownfora
hearingoraffirmoralterthedecisionofthelicensereviewboard.Shouldtheboardof
commissionersplacethematterdownforhearing,theboardofcommissionerssuspend,fora
maximumoftwelve(12)months,orrevokethealcoholicbeveragelicense.
(5) Appeal.
a. Intheeventthelicensereviewboardrecommendsthatthealcoholicbeveragelicensebe
suspendedorrevoked,theownerofthealcoholicbeveragelicense,thelicenseeorboth
mayfileanappealwiththebusinesslicensedivisionmanagerofsuchrecommendation
withintendaystotheboardofcommissioners.Theboardofcommissionersshallconducta
denovoreviewandanyadditionalevidencemaybepresentedattheappealhearing.
b. Ifahearingoccurredbeforetheboardofcommissioners,suchdecisionisfinalunlessappeal
ismadetothesuperiorcourtofthecounty.Anyaggrievedpartymayappealadecisionof
theboardofcommissionersbyfilingapetitionforwritofcertioraritothesuperiorcourt
within30daysofthedecisionoftheboardofcommissioners.
(e) Inallhearingsheldpursuanttothissection,theproceedingsshallbeasinformalascompatiblewith
justice,thehearingshallbeexpeditedandnormallyshallnotexceed30minutesinlength,andthe
followingproceduresshallprevail:
(1) Thechargesandspecificationsagainstthelicenseeandtheresponseasfiledbythelicensee
shallberead.
(2) Thecountyrepresentativeshallpresentevidence,andthenthelicenseeshallpresenthis
evidence,withopportunityforeachpartytopresentrebuttalevidence,examinationandcross
examinationofwitnesses,andinterrogationbytheboardofcommissioners.Noevidenceshall
bepresentedwhichisnotrelevanttothecharges.
(f) Intheeventalicensetosellalcoholicbeveragesissuspendedasignissuedbythebusinesslicense
officeshallbeplacedateachentrancetothefacilitywhereinalcoholicbeveragesweresoldwiththe
signproviding,"THELICENSETOSELLALCOHOLICBEVERAGESISSUEDTOTHEOWNERANDLICENSEE
OFTHISBUSINESSHASBEENSUSPENDEDFROM____________TO____________ASARESULTOF
SELLINGALCOHOLICBEVERAGESTOANUNDERAGEPERSON,ANINTOXICATEDPERSONORAN
UNAUTHORIZEDSUNDAYSALE."Intheeventalicensetosellalcoholicbeveragesisrevokedasign
issuedbythebusinesslicenseofficeshallbeplacedateachentrancetothefacilitywhereinalcoholic
beveragesweresoldwiththesignproviding,"THELICENSETOSELLALCOHOLICBEVERAGESISSUED
TOTHEOWNERANDLICENSEEOFTHISBUSINESSHASBEENREVOKEDASARESULTOFSELLING
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ALCOHOLICBEVERAGESTOANUNDERAGEPERSON,ANINTOXICATEDPERSONORAN
UNAUTHORIZEDSUNDAYSALE."Thesignshallstayinplacefortheperiodofsuspensionorinthe
caseofarevocationforaperiodof30days.
ARTICLEIV.OPERATINGREGULATIONSFORLICENSEDESTABLISHMENTS
DIVISION1.GENERALLY.
Sec.6183.TemporaryAlcoholicBeverageLicensesforTradeShows.
Atradeshoworganizationorentitythatdesirestoservealcoholicbeveragestemporarily(nomorethan
three(3)days)fortastingand/orsamplingshallobtainatemporaryalcoholicbeveragelicensetoserve
alcoholicbeveragesforconsumptiononthepremisesoftheevent.Atastingand/orsamplesizeshallnot
exceedtwo(2)ounces.
Secs.184190.Reserved.
DIVISION3.EMPLOYEES
Sec.6206.Employmentofpersonswithpriorconvictions.
Nolicenseeshallemploy,forcompensationorotherwise,inanypremisesforthesaleofalcoholic
beveragesortheoperationofabottlehouseunderthischapteranypersoninacapacityrequiringa
workpermitundersection6207whoisnotacitizenoftheUnitedStatesoranalienadmittedfor
permanentresidenceorapersonwhohasotherwisebeengrantedemploymentauthorizationbythe
UnitedStatesCitizenshipandImmigrationServicesorwhohasbeenconvictedwithinthreeyears
immediatelypriortotheapplicationforemploymentofsolicitingforprostitution,pandering,letting
premisesforprostitution,keepingadisorderlyplace,oneormoreUnder21DUIsoranyconviction
relatingtothesaleorfurnishingofalcoholicbeverages,orwhohasbeenconvictedwithinfiveyears
immediatelypriortotheapplicationforemploymentofanyfelonydrugconviction,felonysexoffense,
oranyothercrimeinvolvingmoralturpitude,oftwoormoreconvictionsofdrivingundertheinfluence,
oftwoormoreconvictionsofpossession,consumption,orattempttopurchasealcoholbyanunderage
person;orofanyconvictionrelatingtotheunlawfulpossession,useormanufacturingofanauthenticor
fraudulentdriver'slicenseorID,providedthatthissectionshallnotapplytoprivateclubsasdefinedin
thischapter.Theomissionorfalsificationofanymaterialinformationinanapplicationforanalcoholic
beveragepermitshallbeaviolationofthischapterandgroundsforthedenial,suspensionorrevocation
ofanysuchpermit;however,anyemployeesexcludedfromemploymentunderthetermsofthissection
shallhavetherighttoappealsuchexclusiontothelicensereviewboard.
Sec.6207.Workpermits.
(a) Forwhomrequired.ItistheresponsibilityofthelicenseeanddesigneeasstatedinSection692(g)
toensurethattheemployeesrequiredunderthiscodesectionobtainandpossesstherequired
workpermitissuedbythecountypolicedepartmentpriortoworking.Employeesforthepurposes
ofthissectionshallincludeindependentcontractors.Failureofanemployeetopossessawork
permitwhilesellingorservingalcoholicbeverages,asrequiredbythissection,shallbeunlawfuland
willsubjecttheemployeeandlicenseetoprosecutionasprovidedinthischapterandshallbe
groundsforsuspensionorrevocationofthelicense.Apermittoworkinanyofthefollowing
establishmentsshallberequiredofthefollowing:
(1) Allemployeesofpackagestores.
(2) Allemployeesofconveniencestores.
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(3) Allemployeesofbusinesseswithapouringlicensewhoserveorsellalcohol,whichshallinclude
waitresses,waiters,andbartenders.
(4) Inallbusinessesforwhichanalcohollicensehasissued,exceptasprovidedinSection6207(b),
allmanagers,employeesservinginamanagerialcapacity,andanyemployeeprovidingsecurity
whetherornotanysuchpersonssellsorservesalcohol.
(b) Notrequired.Aworkpermitisnotrequiredofthefollowing:
(1) Thelicenseetowhomanalcoholicbeveragelicensehasbeenissuedunderthischapter.
(2) Anapprovedsubstitutelicensee,asapprovedbythebusinesslicensedivision.
(3) Anypersonauthorizedbylawtoservealcoholicbeveragesandisworkingatatemporary,non
profitfundraisingeventforwhichanalcoholicbeveragelicensehasbeenissuedunderthis
chapter.
(4) Anypersonauthorizedbylawtoservealcoholicbeveragesandisworkingatatemporarytrade
showeventforwhichatemporaryalcoholicbeveragelicensehasbeenissuedunderthischapter
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(c) Application,issuance,denial.Exceptasotherwiseprovided,nopersonrequiringaworkpermitmay
beemployedbyanestablishmentholdingalicenseunderthischapteruntilsuchpersonhasbeen
issuedaworkpermitfromthecountypolicedepartmentindicatingthepersoniseligiblefor
employment.Allapplicationsrequiredbythissectionshallbefiledwithand investigatedbythe
policedepartment,andsuchinvestigationshallinclude,amongotherthings,aninvestigationofthe
criminalrecord,ifany,oftheapplicant.Noworkpermitshallbeissuedbythepolicedepartmentif
theapplicanthasviolatedanyoftheprovisionsofSection6206hereof.Anyapplicantwhoisdenied
analcoholicbeverageworkpermitshallhavetherighttoappealsuchdecisiontothelicensereview
board.Appealstothelicensereviewboardregardingthedenialofanalcoholicbeveragework
permitmustbefiledwiththebusinesslicensedivisionwithin30daysofthedenial.Afterahearing,
thelicensereviewboardmayapproveordenytheworkpermit.Thedecisionshallbefinalunless
appealedinaccordancewith6207(i).Inaddition,afterthehearing,thelicensereviewboardmay
approveorrecommendtotheboardofcommissionersapprovalofaworkpermittoanemployee
whoseapplicationwasoriginallydeniedbaseduponanyconditionsdeemedappropriatebythe
licensereviewboard,pursuanttoSection6207(i).Deniedapplicantswhofailtofileatimelyappeal
shallnotbeauthorizedtoreapplyforanalcoholicbeverageworkpermitfor12monthsfromthe
dateofthedenial.
(d)Trainingofpermitholders.
(3) Detailedrecordsofsuchtraining,includingthecontent,date,time,personsattendingandcopy
ofanypre/posttest,shallbemaintainedforaminimumof36monthsafterthetraining.
Evidenceofsuchtrainingrecordsshallbemadeavailableuponrequestforinspectionbythe
county.
(e) Permitterm.Anyworkpermitissuedunderthissectionshallexpire12monthsfromthedateof
issuanceunlessearliersuspendedorrevokedasprovidedinthissection.
(f) Possessionofpermitsbyemployees.Employeesholdingpermitsissuedpursuanttothissectionshall
atalltimesduringtheirworkinghourshavethepermitsavailableforinspection.
(g) Exclusion.Thissectionshallnotapplytoprivateclubs.
(h) Workpermitrequirement.Atalltimesthatthebusinessisopenthelicenseeshallhaveatleastone
persononthepremiseswhohasavalidworkpermit.
(i) Groundsforsuspension,revocation.Nopermitwhichhasbeenissuedorwhichmayhereafterbe
issuedunderthissectionshallbesuspendedorrevokedexceptforduecauseasdefinedinthis
subsection,andafterahearinganduponwrittennoticetotheholderofsuchpermitofthetime,
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placeandpurposeofsuchhearingandastatementofthechargeorchargesuponwhichsuch
hearingshallbeheld.Aminimumofthreedays'noticeshallbeprovidedtotheapplicantorpermit
holder."Duecause"forthesuspensionorrevocationofthepermitshallconsistoftheviolatingof
anylawsorordinancesregulatingthesaleofalcoholicbeveragesorfortheviolationofanystate,
federalorlocalordinancessetoutinSection6206;orfortheomissionorfalsificationofany
materialinanyapplication;orforanyreasonwhichwouldauthorizetherefusaloftheissuanceofa
permit;oranyviolationofthischapter.Allhearingsshallbebeforethelicensereviewboardand
shallbeconductedinthemannerprovidedinSection6147.
Afterthehearing,ifthelicensereviewboardmaydecideto:
(1) Approvetheworkpermitbyanaffirmativevotebyasupermajorityofthelicensereviewboard.
Insuchcases,theapprovalshallbefinal;
(2) Approvetheworkpermitbyanaffirmativevoteoflessthanasupermajorityofthelicense
reviewboard.Insuchcasestheboardofcommissionersshall,within60daysofthelicense
reviewboardsdecision,reviewasummaryoftheoftheappealorshowcausehearingbefore
thelicensereviewboardwhereintheworkpermitwasconsideredforissuanceandtheboardof
commissionersaftersuchreviewwilleitherconcurwithrecommendationsofthelicensereview
boardorchoosetoplacethematterdownforahearing;or
(3) Deny,suspend,orrevoketheworkpermit,whenitisdeterminedthatduecauseexists.The
employeewhoseworkpermitwasdenied,suspended,orrevokedmayappealthelicensereview
boarddecisiontotheboardofcommissioners.Theboardofcommissionersshall,within60
daysofthelicensereviewboard'sdecision,reviewasummaryoftheappealorshowcause
hearingbeforethelicensereviewboardwhereintheworkpermitwasconsideredforissuance,
suspensionorrevocation(thesummaryshallbepreparedbythebusinesslicensedivision
manager)andtheboardofcommissionersaftersuchreviewwilleitherconcurwith
recommendationsofthelicensereviewboardorchoosetoplacethematterdownforahearing.
Shouldtheboardofcommissionersplacethematterdownforhearingtheboardof
commissioners,aftersuchhearing,mayissueordenytheworkpermit,orsuspendorrevokethe
workpermit.Afterthefinaldeterminationbythelicensereviewboardorboardof
commissioners,arepresentativeofthebusinesslicenseofficewillnotifytheCobbCountyPolice
DepartmentPermitsUnitofthedecision.Ifthepermitwasapprovedforissuance,theCobb
CountyPoliceDepartmentPermitsUnitwillnotifytheapplicantthatthepermithasbeen
approved.Theemployeewhoseworkpermitwasnotissuedorwhoseworkpermitwasdenied,
probated,suspendedorrevokedmayappealtheboardofcommissionersdecisionpursuant
toSection6147hereof.Thedecisionoftheboardofcommissionersmaybeappealedbyfilinga
petitionforwritofcertioraritotheSuperiorCourtofCobbCountywithin30daysofthedecision
oftheboardofcommissioners.
CHAPTER14AVIATION
ARTICLEII.MCCOLLUMAIRPORT
DIVISION6.COMMERCIALAERONAUTICALOPERATIONS
Sec.14116.LeaseorOperatingAgreementrequired.
Allcommercialaeronauticaloperationsconductedontheairportrequirealease,sublease,operating
agreement,and/orsuboperatingagreementapprovedbytheboardofcommissionersorapprovedbya
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dulyauthorizedrepresentativeoftheboardofcommissionerswhomayonlyapprovesubleasesorsub
operatingagreementsthatmeetorexceedtheCobbCountyAirportMinimumStandards.
CHAPTER18.BUILDINGREGULATIONS.
ARTICLEXIII.DEVELOPMENTBLASTING
Sec.18360.Limitationsonblastingintensity.
(a) Thedirectorhasthediscretiontorequiremonitoringofintensitylevelsatalternatelocationsnot
undertheownershiporcontrolofthedeveloper,user,orblasterifsuchiswarrantedbasedupon
complaintsreceivedbythecountyaftertheblastingactivitybegins.Thesealternatelocations
maybeinsideoroutsidetheoveralldevelopmentprojectboundary.
Sec.18361.Blastingpermitissuance;standardpermitconditions.
(d) Standardconditions.Thefollowingprovisionsconstitutethestandardconditionsapplicableto
developmentblastingpermits:
(5) WhererequiredbytheDirector,nodetonationofexplosives(blasting)mayoccurwithout
appropriatecountystaffonsite.
(6) NoticeoftheexactblasttimeanddatemustbeprovidedtotheCobbCountyDepartmentof
PublicSafety1hourpriortotheblast.
(8) ArecordofeachblastmustbemaintainedinaccordancewithChapter120310oftheRules
andRegulationsoftheSafetyFireCommissionerofGeorgiaandperO.C.G.A.2524,25217
and2589.RecordsshallbemadeavailabletotheDirectoruponrequest.
Sec.18362.Recordkeeping.
Thepermitapplicant(user)isresponsibletomaintainarecordofeachblastinaccordancewith
Chapter120310oftheRulesandRegulationsoftheSafetyFireCommissionerofGeorgiaandper
O.C.G.A.2524,25217and2589.Alloriginalblastingrecordsmustberetainedbytheuser
responsiblefortheblastingactivityforatleastthreeyearsfollowingtheconclusionoftheblasting
activity,inaccordancewithChapter120310oftheRulesandRegulationsoftheSafetyFire
CommissionerofGeorgiaandperO.C.G.A.2524,25217and2589.Theblastingrecordsmust
includeallinformationrequiredChapter120310oftheRulesandRegulationsoftheSafetyFire
CommissionerofGeorgiaandperO.C.G.A.2524,25217and2589.
Sec.18363.Violationsandpenalties.
(a) Intensityviolations
(2)Asecondviolation.
a. Afineof$750.00againsttheblasterwhowillbeliableforthefullamountofthisfine,
and/orpotentialrevocationoftheblastingpermitbaseduponthenatureoftheviolation
andthehistoryofviolator'scompliance.
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(3) Thirdandsubsequentviolations.Afineof$1,000.00againsttheblasterwhowillbeliableforthe
fullamountofthisfine,and/orpotentialrevocationoftheblastingpermitbaseduponthe
natureoftheviolationandthehistoryofviolator'scompliance.
CHAPTER54FIREPREVENTIONANDPROTECTION
ARTICLEIII.FIRESAFETYSTANDARDS
Sec.5451.Lifesafetycertificateofoccupancyrequirement.
(g)Exceptinassembly,storageandindustrialoccupancies,wheretherehasbeennochangeinthe
classificationofoccupancy,substantialrenovation,reconstructionduetofireorotherhazardof
seriousconsequence,renovationoradditionbutmerelyachangeinownerorachangeinbusiness
name,andavalidcertificateofoccupancyhaspreviouslybeenissuedforthebuilding,structure,or
tenantspace,a"NoticeofInformationChangeForm"shallbecompletedbythenewownerand/or
occupantandsubmittedtotheCobbCountyFireMarshal'sOffice.Anewcertificateofoccupancywill
notbeissuedifthebuilding,structureortenantspaceislocatedinunincorporatedCobbCountyor
theCityofAcworth.Anewcertificateofoccupancywillbeissuedifthebuilding,structureortenant
spaceislocatedinthecitylimitsofKennesaworPowderSprings.
Section5462.FireWatch
(a) TheFireMarshal,orhisdesignee,shallhavetheauthoritytorequirestandbyfirepersonneloran
approvedfirewatchwhenpotentiallyhazardousconditionsorareductioninalifesafetyfeature
existduetothetypeofperformance,display,exhibit,occupancy,contestoractivity;oran
impairmenttoafireprotectionfeature;orthenumberofpersonspresent.
(b) Wherestandbyfirepersonneloranapprovedfirewatchisrequired:
(1) Theowner,agent,orlesseeshallemployoneormorequalifiedpersons,asrequiredand
approvedtobeonduty.
(2) Thecostofstandbyfirepersonnelshallbeatnocosttothefiredepartment.
(3) SuchstandbyfirepersonnelorfirewatchpersonnelshallbesubjecttotheordersoftheFire
Marshal,orhisdesignee,atalltimesandshallbeidentifiableandremainondutyduringthe
timessuchplacesareopentothepublic,whensuchactivityisbeingconducted,orwhilesuch
impairmentorconditionremains,asrequiredbytheFireMarshal,orhisdesignee.
(4) Thefirewatchshallbedocumentedusingafirewatchlogmaintainedattheprotectedfacility
andavailabletofiredepartmentpersonnelatalltimesduringthefirewatch.Thefirewatchlog
shallcontain,butnotbelimitedto,thefollowinginformation:dateandtimeofthefirewatch
duty,beginningandendingtimesofeachpatrol,anyfiresafetyhazardsfound,recordof
communicationwiththefiredepartmentandalarmmonitoringcompany,recordofother
informationasrequiredbytheFireMarshal,orhisdesignee.
(5) Thefiredepartmentshallbeauthorizedtoestablishandcollectfeestorecovercostsfor
equipment,supplies,andpersonnelaffiliatedwithfireormedicalservicesstandby,firewatch,
fireinspectionandsimilarservicesrequestedbyanentitydoingbusinessorprovidingservicesin
CobbCountyorrequiredbytheauthorityhavingjurisdictiontoprotectpublicsafety,beyond
thenormalscopeofemergencyoperations.
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ARTICLEV.FIREPROTECTIONSPRINKLERSYSTEMREQUIREMENTS
5493.Fireprotectionsprinklersystemsrequirements.
(d)Allexistinghotels,dormitories,andapartmentbuildingsthatundergoasubstantialrenovation
costingmorethanthebuilding'sorstructure'sassessedvalue(accordingtocountytaxrecords)at
thetimeofsuchrenovation,achangeintheclassificationofoccupancy,orafireofserious
consequence,shallmeettherequirementsofthisCode.
(e)Exceptasotherwiseprovided,allnewboardandcareoccupancies(personalcarehomes)with
fourormoreclientsandallcommunitylivingarrangementsshallbeequippedwithanapproved
sprinklersystem.
5496.Fireprotectionsystemtestingandmaintenancerequirements.
(a) Theresponsibilityforannualtestingandmaintenanceofanfireprotectionsystem
(b) Intheeventofafireprotectionsprinklersystemactivation,thesystemshallbeinspectedbyafire
protectionsprinklercontractortodeterminewhetherthesystemisincompliancewithapplicable
codesandfullyoperational.Thefireprotectionsprinklercontractorshallsubmitacceptable
documentationconfirmingcomplianceandoperabilitytothefiremarshalorhisdesignee.
ARTICLEVI.ALARMSYSTEMS
Sec.54101.Firealarmrequirements.
(d)Onlyalicensedalarmcontractorshallworkonafirealarmsystem.EffectiveJuly1,2015each
licensedalarmcontractorshallhaveatleastoneindividualoneachjobsitecurrentlycertifiedby
NICET(NationalInstituteforCertificationandEngineeringTechnologies)infirealarmsystemsor
equivalentasacceptedbyGeorgiaAutomaticFireAlarmAssociation(AFAA),GeorgiaElectronicLife
SafetyandSystemsAssociation,andtheCobbCountyFireMarshal.Proofofcertificationshallbe
keptonthepersonofthecertifiedindividual.
(e)Allworkperformedonafirealarmsystemshallrequireplanstobesubmittedtoandapprovedby
thefiremarshalsofficepriortoanyworkbeingperformed.EffectiveJuly1,2016allfirealarmplan
submittalsshallbemadeonlybypersonscurrentlycertifiedbyNICET(NationalInstitutefor
CertificationandEngineeringTechnologies)infirealarmsystemsortheirequivalentasacceptedby
GeorgiaAutomaticFireAlarmAssociation(AFAA),GeorgiaElectronicLifeSafetyandSystems
Association,andtheCobbCountyFireMarshal.Proofofcurrentcertificationshallbestampedon
theplansand/oracopyofthecertificationshallaccompanythesubmittal.
(f)EffectiveJuly1,2016,alldocumentationsubmittedtotheFireMarshalsOfficeshallbecompleted
andsignedbypersonscurrentlycertifiedbyNICET(NationalInstituteforCertificationand
EngineeringTechnologies)infirealarmsystemsortheirequivalentasacceptedbyGeorgia
AutomaticFireAlarmAssociation(AFAA),GeorgiaElectronicLifeSafetyandSystemsAssociation,
andtheCobbCountyFireMarshal.Suchdocumentationshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,Record
ofCompletionforms,InspectionTestingandMaintenanceforms,permitapplications,etc.Proofof
currentcertificationshallaccompanythesubmitteddocumentation.
(g)EffectiveJuly1,2016,allinspection,testing,andmaintenanceofanyalarmsystemshallbeonlyby
personscurrentlycertifiedbyNICET(NationalInstituteforCertificationandEngineering
Technologies)infirealarmsystemsortheirequivalentasacceptedbyGeorgiaAutomaticFireAlarm
Association(AFAA),GeorgiaElectronicLifeSafetyandSystemsAssociation,andtheCobbCounty
FireMarshal.
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Sec.54113.Exceptionstooutdoorburningrestrictions.
Restrictionsonoutdoorburningdonotapplytothefollowing:
(c)Forsinglefamilyresidentialattachedordetacheddwellings,burninginachimenea,firebowlor
othersimilardeviceoroutdoorfireplace,unlessgarbageisbeingburned.
(g)Theretirementofflagsbyburninginaccordancewithrecognizedpractices.
CHAPTER78LICENSES,PERMITS,ANDBUSINESSES
ARTICLEIII.SPECIALLICENSESANDREGULATORYFEES
DIVISION2.PEDDLERS,DOORTODOORSALESPERSONSANDMOBILEFOODVENDORS
SUBDIVISIONIV.VENDING
Foodtruckmeansaretailfoodestablishmentthatisreadilymoveable,isamotorizedwheeled
vehicle,oratowedwheeledvehicledesignedandequippedtoprepareandservefoodasdefinedby
statelaw.
Publicpropertyandpublicspacebothmeananypropertyownedbycountyandanystreet
rightsofwaywithintheunincorporatedareaofthecounty,includinganyroadwaysandsidewalks.
Publicpropertyvendingmeansvendingactivityauthorizedbycountypermitonpubliclyowned
propertyunderthejurisdictionofthecountyforaspecialevent.
Privatepropertyvendingmeansvendingactivity,permittedbythecountyonprivatelyowned
propertyintheunincorporatedareaofthecounty,withtheconsentorapprovaloftheproperty
owner(s).
Specialeventmeansatemporaryeventorgatheringusingeitherprivateorpublicpropertythat
drawsanestimatednumberofparticipantsandspectatorsexceedingtwohundredfifty(250)presenton
anydayoftheeventandthatinvolvesoneormoreofthefollowingactivities:
(1) Closingofapublicstreet;
(2) Blockingorrestrictingstreets,sidewalks,alleys,orotherpublicplaces,inwholeorinpart;
(3) Saleordistributionoffoodorbeveragesonstreets,sidewalks,alleys,orotherpublicproperty,
oronprivatepropertywhereotherwiseprohibitedbyordinance;
(4) Erectionorplacementofatent,utilitypole,orothertemporarystructureonastreet,sidewalk,
alley,orotherpublicplace;
(5) Erectionorplacementofastage,bandshell,trailer,van,portablebuilding,grandstand,
bleachers,orotherapparatususedforentertainmentpurposesonpublicproperty,oronprivate
propertywhereotherwiseprohibitedbyordinance;or
(6) Erectionorplacementoftemporarysignage,banners,ordisplaysofanykindinoroverapublic
rightofway,oronprivatepropertywhereotherwiseprohibitedbyordinance.
Thistermshallnotincludeanyeventorfunctionheldonprivatepropertyentirelywithinthe
existingstructureorappurtenancestheretoofanestablishmentthathasbeenoperatingcontinuously
forthirty(30)daysormorepriortothestartofaspecialevent.
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Vendingactivitiesmeanthesellingordistributionofretailorfooditemsthroughacart,kiosk,or
temporaryornonpermanentstructuretothepublic.
Vendingcartmeansacart,kiosk,ortemporarystructuredesignatedforfoodorretailvending
activity.
Vendormeansanypersonwhoisundertakingvendingactivities.
Sec.78118.Purposeandintent.
Theboardofcommissioners,pursuanttoitsauthoritytoregulatetheconductofbusinessuponpublic
propertyandpublicspaceandtopromotethesafetyandwelfareofitsresidentsandvisitorsdetermines
itnecessaryandpropertoprohibitvendingactivitiesonpublicpropertytoserveandprotectthehealth,
safetyandwelfareofthegeneralpublic.
Sec.78119.Applicability.
(a) Vendingactivitiesintheunincorporatedareaofthecountyonpublicpropertywithoutalicensefor
publicpropertyvendingisunlawful.
(b) Vendingactivitiesintheunincorporatedareaofthecountyonprivatepropertyisregulatedby
Chapter78,ArticleIII,Division2SubdivisionI(Peddlers).
(c) Privatepropertyalcoholicbeveragesvendingisnotsubjecttotheregulationscontainedinthis
Chapter,butisregulatedbyChapter6.
(d) FoodtrucksarenotsubjecttotheregulationscontainedinthisSubdivision,butareregulatedby
Sections7895to78100and6233.
(e) SpecialprovisionsandexemptionswithinmixedusedevelopmentdistrictsaregovernedbySection
78121.
Sec.78120.Violationofthisarticleisamisdemeanor.
(a) AnypersonwhoviolatesSections78117to78121isguiltyofamisdemeanor.
(4) Fourthconviction.Anypersonconvictedoffourormoreviolationsofthisarticleshallbesubject
toafineofnotlessthan$1,000.00andcostsand/orimprisonmentinthecountyjailfornot
morethan60daysorboth.Afourthconvictionshallbeconsideredamisdemeanorofahighand
aggravatednature.
(b) SuspensionorRevocation.InadditiontothepenaltiesforviolationsestablishedunderSec.78120,
violationsoftheprovisionsinthissubdivisionpertainingtovendorsshallsubjectthelicenseto
suspensionorrevocation.Violationsofthisdivisionshallbeconsideredduecauseasdefined
insection78371forsuspensionorrevocationofanylicenseissuedunderthisdivision.
Sec.78121.Specialprovisionsandexemptionswithinmixedusedevelopmentdistricts.
(a) Forthepurposesofthisarticleonly,amixedusedevelopmentdistrictisdefinedasadevelopment
thatiszonedRRCwithapubliceventvenuewithpermanentseatinginexcessof20,000seats(and
toincludeattendantparkingfacilities)andmayincludeamixtureofretail,restaurants,
entertainment,officespace,andhotelunits.
(b) Vendingactivitywithinmixedusedevelopmentdistrictsispermittedinareasdesignatedfor
vendingactivityasdepictedonaplanthatshallbeapprovedbyboththemixedusedevelopment
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districtmanagementandtheboardofcommissioners.Theplanshallincludelocationswhere
vendorsmaysellmerchandisewithinthedesignatedarea,aswellasspecificsonthesizeand
materialsforsignageandvendingcarts.
(c) Everyvendorshallberequiredtoobtainacountylicenseand/oranyotherappropriatestateorlocal
license.
(d) Allapplicablesalestaxesresultingfromvendingactivityshallberemittedtothestateperapplicable
law.
(e) FoodtrucksarerequiredtofollowregulationscontainedinChapter7895to78100and6233.
DIVISION10.ACCESSORYSPECIALEVENTPARKING
Sec78.406.Accessoryspecialeventparking.
Thefollowingdivisionsetsforthprovisionsforthelicensingofaccessoryspecialeventparking.
Sec.78.406.1.Definitions.
Thefollowingwords,termsandphrases,whenusedinthischapter,shallhavethemeaningsascribedto
Accessoryspecialeventparkingmeanstheprovisionofspecialeventparkingtothepublicfora
feeinaparkingareathatnormallyprovidesrequiredorexcessparkingforaparticularnonresidential
establishment.
Accessoryspecialeventparkingareameansthedesignatedarea(s)tobeusedforaccessory
specialeventparkingasshownontheparkingplansubmittedbyanapplicant.
Limitedaccesszonemeansthestreetsdescribedinthisdivisionwhereaccessoryspecialevent
parkinglicensesshallnotbeissued.
Majortouristattractionmeansasiteof12acresormoredevotedtoasingleuseasan
amusementthemeattraction,park,conventioncenter,performingartscenter,amphitheatre,or
stadiumwhichpromotesthetourisminterestsofthecounty.
Specialeventmeansaeventorgatheringusingprivateorpublicproperty,thatdrawsan
estimatednumberofparticipantsandspectatorsfororhastheseatingcapacitytoaccommodateat
leasttwothousand(2,000)peoplepresentonanydayoftheeventandthatinvolvesoneormoreofthe
followingactivities:
(1) Closingofapublicstreet;
(2) Blockingorrestrictingstreets,sidewalks,alleys,orotherpublicplaces,inwholeorinpart;
(3) Saleordistributionoffoodorbeveragesonstreets,sidewalks,alleys,orotherpublicplaces
orpublicproperty,oronprivatepropertypursuanttoSection6133or78117to78121
whereotherwiseprohibitedbyordinance;
(4) Erectionorplacementofatent,utilitypole,orothertemporarystructureonastreet,
sidewalk,alley,orotherpublicplace;
(5) Erectionorplacementofastage,bandshell,trailer,van,portablebuilding,grandstand,
bleachers,orotherapparatususedforentertainmentpurposesonpublicproperty,oron
privatepropertywhereotherwiseprohibitedbyordinance;or
(6) Erectionorplacementoftemporarysignage,banners,ordisplaysofanykindinorovera
publicrightofway,oronprivatepropertywhereotherwiseprohibitedbyordinance.
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Sec.78406.2Purpose.
Thepurposeofthisdivisionistopromotethehealth,safety,andwelfareofCobbCountycitizens
andvisitorsandpromoteneighborhoodintegritybyaddressingissuesthatoccurwhenpropertyisused
fortheparkingofmotorvehiclesbypersonsattendingspecialevents.Theestablishmentofalimited
accesszoneandappropriatesignsandbarricadesonpublicrightofwayduringspecialeventsis
intendedtoreduceneighborhoodimpact,improvetrafficconditions,increasepedestriansafetyinthe
areaofthehighestpedestrianvolumes,andincreasetheabilityofresidentsandpublicsafetyofficialsto
obtainneighborhoodaccessandadequateparking.Theestablishmentofaccessoryspecialeventparking
licenseforaccessoryspecialeventparkingaddressesprivatepropertyuseforparkinginareasthatwere
notoriginallydesignedorlicensedforspecialeventparking,trafficproblemscreatedbypaymentfor
parking,motorizedandnonmotorizedvehicleandpedestriantrafficmanagement,emergencyvehicle
andpublicsafetyaccess,and/orlittercreatedbyalotoperatorsfailuretoproperlyadministerthelot
andadjacentareaafterthespecialevent.Theseprovisionsareintendedtopromotethesafetyofarea
visitors,residents,andbusinesses,andtoprovideasystematicapproachtoparkingandtraffic
managementforspecialevents.
Sec.78406.3.Applicabilityandrequirements.
(a) Anaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicensewillbeissuedonlytopropertywithanactive
nonresidentialuseastheprimaryuseoftheproperty.Anaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicense
willnotbeissuedifprimaryaccesstotheaccessoryspecialeventparkingareaisfrompublicright
ofwaywithinthelimitedaccesszone.
(b) Thelimitedaccesszone(s)shallbewithin1/2mile(2,640feet)fromthespecialevent.
(c) Nopersonshallprovidespecialeventparkingforafee,includingwithinthefourhourperiodbefore
thescheduledstarttimeofthespecialevent,andthetwohourperiodafterthecompletionofthe
specialevent,withoutanaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicense.
(d) Governmentalentitiesandparkingthatsatisfieszoningrequirementsformajortouristattractions
arenotrequiredtoobtainanadditionalaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicense.
(e) Allapplicantsforanaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicenseshallsubmitanapplicationtothe
BusinessLicenseDivisionoftheCommunityDevelopmentAgencyatleastthirty(30)dayspriorto
thespecialevent.Onlycompletedapplicationswillbeconsidered.Theapplicationmustcontainthe
following:
(1) Theapplicantsname,address,phonenumber,emailaddress,andproofofidentity;
(2) Adescriptionoftheprimaryuseoftheproperty,copiesofvalidoccupationaltaxcertificatesfor
allbusinesseslocatedontheproperty,andanaffidavitthattheprimaryuse,assetforthinthe
certificateofoccupancyandoccupationaltaxcertificatesfortheproperty,isanactiveuseatthe
property;
(3) Thenameofthepropertyowner,address,phonenumber,email,andevidenceofpaymentof
propertytaxes;
(4) Written,notarizedstatementofconsentfrompropertyownerforuseofthepropertyfor
accessoryeventparkingiftheapplicantisnottheowner;
(5) Thename,address,phonenumber,email,andproofofidentityofthepersonresponsiblefor
theoperationofthespecialeventparkingarea,ifnottheownerortheapplicant.
(6) AparkingplanincompliancewiththeCobbCountyCodeandDevelopmentStandards
indicatingtheaddressandnameoftheprimaryuseontheproperty,asshownonthesignage
fortheprimaryuse,boundariesoftheparkingarea,preservationofparkingfortheprimaryuse,
ingressandegresslocations,theparkinglayout(nostackingispermitted,parkingmustbein
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existingstripedparkingspaces),parkingsignlocations,andtheareaonthepropertywhere
paymentwillbereceived;
(7) Anapplicationfeeintheamountasapprovedbytheboardofcommissionersforallaccessory
specialeventparkinglicense;and
(8) Evidenceofanysharedparkingarrangementsorparkingagreementswithanyotherproperty
ownerorbusiness.
(f) Ifapproved,alicenseexpiresoneyearfromthedateofissuanceandmayberenewedby
subsequentapplication.
(g) AlicensemaybedeniedbasedontheCommunityDevelopmentAgencysdeterminationthatthe
proposedaccessoryspecialeventparkingwouldadverselyimpacttrafficmanagementorpublic
safetyIftheapplicationforalicenseisdenied,theapplicantmayappealthatdecisionasprovidedin
thisdivision.
(h) Licensesunderthisdivisiondonotauthorizetheuseofthelotsforpaidparkingotherthanfor
specialevents.
(i) Onthedayofaspecialevent,atemporarysandwichboardsignmustbedisplayedintheaccessory
specialeventparkingareaneareachentrancetotheparkingareainthelocation(s)shownonthe
parkingsiteplan.Thesigncopyareamustbeatleast18incheshighand24incheswide(butno
largerthan24inchesby36inches)withamaximumheightfromgradetothetopofthesignoffour
feet,includingaparkingsymbol,atleast10inchesinheightdesignatedbythecounty,andinclude
thefollowingwordingwiththeblanksfilledinappropriately:SpecialEventParkingLot,License#
___,ParkingFee$___,Operatorphone#__________.Theparkingfeemustbeinafontthatisat
least6inchesinheight.Whenthelotisfull,thesignmustbeturnedaroundtodisplaywording
visiblefromthestreetthattheparkinglotisfull.Thesignisatrafficmanagementdeviceanda
displayoflicense,sonootherwordingispermittedonthefrontofthesign.Thesignmustbeofa
durablematerial,suchasplastic,metal,wood,orlikematerial,andmustbeprofessionally
fabricatedandmaintainedingoodrepair.Asignpermitisnotrequiredforthissign,whichmaybe
displayedfourhourspriortotheeventandremovedtwohoursaftercompletionofthespecial
event.Theparkingsymbol,thewording,andthefeemustbevisiblefromtheadjacentstreet.The
parkingfeemustremainthesamethroughoutthedayofthespecialeventunlessdecreased,and
theamountchargedforparkingmustnotexceedtheamountstatedonthesign.Thesignmustbe
visibleonthespecialeventparkingareafromthetimecarsareadmittedforthespecialevent
parkinguntilthepropertyhasbeencleanedoflitterattheendofthespecialevent.
(j) Theaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicenseandparkingplanmustbeavailableforimmediateonsite
inspectionbycountystafforpublicsafetyofficials.
(k) Theaccessoryspecialeventparkingareamustbepaved,striped,andlitincompliancewith
standardsprescribedbycountyordinancesforparkingareas.Vehiclesmustbeparkedonapproved
surfacesandincompliancewiththeparkingplan.
(l) Theaccessoryspecialeventparkingareamustbestaffedbyatleasttwoattendantswhomustbe
presentontheaccessoryspecialeventparkingareafromthetimetheoperatorstartsaccepting
paymentonthelotforparkinguntilthelotisfullorthestartofthespecialevent,whicheveroccurs
first.Aminimumofoneattendantmustremainonthelotuntilonehouraftertheendofthespecial
event.Theoperatormustprovidecleanupserviceonparkways,parkingspaces,andsidewalksto
removelitter,trash,junk,orotherdebrisfoundthroughouttheaccessoryspecialeventparking
area.Theattendantsmustbeeasilyidentifiablebyuniformclothingindicatingthattheyare
employedtoprovideaccessoryspecialeventparking.Cleanupserviceshallbecompletedtwohours
aftertheendofthespecialevent.
(m) Theaccessoryspecialeventparkingmustbeoperatedincompliancewithanyconditionssetforth
ontheaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicense.
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Sec.78406.4.Revocation.
Thecountymayrevokeanaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicenseissuedunderthisdivisionfor
violationsofanyprovisioninthisdivisioniftheaccessoryspecialeventparkingatthelocationadversely
affectstrafficmanagement,publicsafety,orothergoodcause;formakinganymaterialfalse
representationinanapplicationforanaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicense;oriftheprimaryuse
ceasestooperate.Intheeventofrevocation,theproceduresforappealsetoutinthisdivisionapply
commencingwiththedateofrevocationnoticeisprovidedtotheapplicant.
Sec.78406.5.Proceduresforappealofdenialorrevocationofanaccessoryspecialeventparking
license.
(a) ReviewbyAdministrator
(1) Anyapplicantwhoisdeniedanaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicense,orpersonwhose
licenseisrevoked(anappellant)may,withinten(10)daysoftheserviceofnoticeofsuch
determination,fileawrittenappealfromsuchdeterminationwiththeCommunity
DevelopmentAgencyDirector.
(2) TheCommunityDevelopmentAgencyDirectorshallhaveten(10)daysfromthedateon
whichtheappealwasreceivedinwhichtoprovideappellantawrittennoticethatthe
decisionwasaffirmed,modified,orreversed.Thenoticetotheappellantshallbedeemed
servedupontheappellantwhenitispersonallydeliveredorwhenitissentbyregularmail
andcertifiedmailbytheUnitedStatesPostalService,tothenameandaddresssetforon
theapplicationforpermit.
(3) AdecisionbytheCommunityDevelopmentAgencyDirectoradversetotheapplicantcanbe
appealedbytheapplicantforashowcausehearingwiththeboardofcommissioners.The
applicantwillneedtofileawrittenappealwithinten(10)daysoftheserviceofnoticeof
suchdeterminationwiththeCountyClerkorwithinten(10)daysplusthree(3)daysfor
mailingfromwhenthenoticeissenttotheapplicantbyregularandcertifiedmail.
(4) Inallhearingsheldpursuanttothissection,theproceedingsshallbeasinformalas
compatiblewithjustice,thehearingshallbeexpeditedandnormallyshallnotexceed30
minutesinlength,andthefollowingproceduresshallprevail:
a. Thechargesandspecificationsagainstthelicenseeandtheresponseasfiledbythe
licenseeshallberead.
b. Thecountyrepresentativeshallpresentevidence,andthenthelicenseeshallpresent
hisevidence,withopportunityforeachpartytopresentrebuttalevidence,examination
andcrossexaminationofwitnesses,andinterrogationbytheboardofcommissioners.
Noevidenceshallbepresentedwhichisnotrelevanttothecharges.
c. Afterthehearingunderthissectiontheboardofcommissionersshalluphold,modify,or
reversethedecisionoftheCommunityDevelopmentAgencyDirector.
(5) Anyappealsfiledpursuanttothisdivisionshallstatesuccinctlythegroundsuponwhichitis
assertedthatthedeterminationshouldbemodifiedorreversedandshallbeaccompanied
bycopiesofthepermitapplication,thewrittennoticeofthedeterminationofthecounty,
andanyotherpapersormaterialtothedetermination.
(b) Anyfurtherjudicialreviewshallbeinaccordancewithlaw.
Sec.78406.6.Offenses.
(a) Itshallbeunlawfulto:
(1) Submitfalsedocuments,orotherwisemakesfalsestatementsofamaterialfactonan
applicationforanylicensesubmittedunderthisdivision;
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(2) Providespecialeventparkingforanyvehicleduringaspecialeventinviolationofthisdivision;
(3) Eachvehiclechargedafeeforparkingonaparkingareaduringaspecialeventinviolationofthis
divisionconstitutedaseparateoffense;and/or
(4) Violateanyotherprovisionofthisdivision.
(b) Intheprosecutionofanoffenseunderthisdivision,itispresumedthat:
(1) Thepropertyowner,applicantfortheaccessoryspecialeventparkinglicense,andthe
responsiblepersonnamedontheapplicationfortheoperationofthespecialeventparking
area,arejointlyandseverallyresponsibleforparkingviolationsunderthisdivisionandfor
compliancewiththisdivisionintheoperationoftheaccessoryspecialeventparkingarea;and
(2) Allvehiclesparkedonpropertyduringaspecialeventhavebeenchargedafeeforparking
duringthespecialevent.
Sec.78406.7.Violation.
(a) Anypersonwhoviolatesthisdivisionisguiltyofamisdemeanor.
(b) Penaltiesforviolationsofthisdivisionshallbeasfollows:
(4) Fourthconviction.Anypersonconvictedoffourormoreviolationsofthisarticleshallbesubject
toafineofnotlessthan$1,000.00andcostsand/orimprisonmentinthecountyjailfornot
morethan60daysorboth.Afourthconvictionshallbeconsideredamisdemeanorofahighand
aggravatednature.
(c) Publicsafetyofficialsmayblockaccessfromthepublicrightofwaytoanyaccessoryspecialevent
parkingareathathasnotobtainedthenecessarylicenseortoalicensedaccessoryspecialevent
parkingareathatposesapublicsafetyhazard,inthesolediscretionofthepublicsafetyofficer.
Secs.78407to78410.Reserved
ARTICLEVI.LAWYERSANDLAWFIRMS
Sec.78514to78549Reserved
ARTICLEVII.TICKETBROKERS
Asusedinthischapter,thefollowingtermsshallhavethemeaningsascribedtotheminthissection.
Eventorganizermeanstheentityorpersonthatisorganizingorinchargeofconductinga
ticketedevent.
Eventvenuemeansanypartofthelocation,dedicatedparkingareas,facility,orstructurewhere
aticketedathleticorentertainmenteventformorethantwohundredandfifty(250)peopleoccurs
excludingpropertyownedoroperatedbytheBoardofEducation.Forpurposesofthischapter,the
followinglocationsandattendanteventvenuesarespecificallyincluded:
(1) SunTrustPark;
(2) CobbPerformingArtsCenter;
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MableHouseBarnesAmphitheatre;
CobbGalleria;
JimMillerPark;
CobbCountyCivicCenter;
RoxyTheatre;and
FifthThirdBankStadium.
Facevaluemeansthevalueofaticketasprintedontheticketitself,or,absentsuchamarking,
theamountforwhichtheticketwasauthorizedtobesoldbytheeventorganizer,plusaservicecharge
nottoexceed$3.00.
Repurchasemeanspurchasingorofferingtopurchaseaticketorticketsforadmissiontoa
ticketedeventonthedayoftheticketedeventwithin2,700feetor1,500feet,asapplicable,ofthe
eventvenue,excludingpurchasesfromtheeventorganizeroritsauthorizedagents.
Resale(resell)meanssellingorofferingtosellaticketorticketsforadmissiontoaticketed
eventonthedayoftheticketedeventwithin2,700feetor1,500feet,asapplicable,oftheeventvenue,
excludingpurchasesfromtheeventorganizeroritsauthorizedagents.
Ticketmeansaphysicalorelectronicdocumentservingasevidencethattheholderhaspaid
admissionorentitlestheholdertoadmission.
Ticketbrokermeansapersontowhomthebusinesslicensedivisionmangerhasgranteda
licensetoresellorrepurchasetickets.
Ticketedeventmeansanorganizedeventopentothepublicandrequiringaticketfor
admission.
Sec.78551.Prohibitionsontheresaleorrepurchaseoftickets.
(a) Itshallbeunlawfultoresell,repurchase,orofferforresaleoneormoreticketsbyaticketbrokeror
byapersonwhoistheoriginalpurchaserforpersonaluseofoneormoreticketswithin2,700feet
ofavenuewhichseatsoradmitsmorethan15,000personstoanysingleathleticcontestor
entertainmentevent.
(b) Itshallbeunlawfultoresell,repurchase,orofferforresaleoneormoreticketsbyaticketbrokeror
byapersonwhoistheoriginalpurchaserforpersonaluseofoneormoreticketswithin1,500feet
ofavenuewhichseatsoradmitslessthan15,000personstoanysingleathleticcontestor
entertainmentevent.
(c) Outsideofthe2,700footor1,500footdistancefromaneventvenue,asapplicable,alicenseshall
notberequiredforapersonresellingorrepurchasingticketsatfacevalueifsuchpersonwasthe
originalpurchaserforpersonaluse.
(d) Outsideofthe2,700footor1,500footdistancefromaneventvenue,asapplicable,theresaleor
repurchaseofticketsshallonlyoccurbylicensedticketbrokersinapermanentofficestructureor
placeofbusinessthathasbeenissuedaCertificateofOccupancybythecounty,
Sec.78552.Application.
Licenseapplicationsshallcontainthefollowinginformation:
(1) Applicantsevidenceofappropriatestateticketbrokerlicense;
(2) Applicant'sresidentialstreetaddress;and
(3) Applicant'sdateofbirth,race,sex,height,weight,eyecolor,andhaircolor.
Sec.78553.Attachmentstotheapplication.
Eachapplicationshallbeaccompaniedbythefollowing:
(1) Two(2)recentphotographsoftheapplicantinaformatprescribedbythebusinesslicense
divisionorpublicsafetyagency,designedtobeeasilyattachabletothelicense;
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(2) Acompletesetoftheapplicant'sfingerprintsinaformatprescribedbythepublicsafetyagency;
and
(3) Acopyoftheapplicant'sdriver'slicenseorstateissuedphotographicidentificationcard.;
Sec.78554.Licensefee.
ThefeeforaticketbrokerlicenseshallbeincludedinafeescheduleapprovedbytheBoardof
Commissioners.
Sec.78555.Licenseterm.
Thetermofaticketbrokerlicenseissuedunderthischaptershallbefortwelvemonthsorconcurrent
withtheirstateissuedlicense,whicheverisshorter.
Sec.78556.Displayoflicenseduringoperation.
(a) Thebusinesslicensedivisionorpublicsafetyshall,uponissuingaticketbroker'slicense,providethe
ticketbrokerwithalaminatedcard,thathastheindividual'sphotographandthefollowing
information:
(1) Thetitle"LicensedTicketBroker;
(2) Theexpirationdateofthelicense;
(3) Thelicensee'sfullname;and
(4) Anidentificationnumberuniquetoeachlicensee.
(b) Itshallbeunlawfulforanylicensedticketbrokertoengageintheresaleorrepurchaseoftickets
withoutclearlydisplayingthelaminatedcardonhisorherperson.
Sec.78557.Transferabilityoflicense.
Alicenseissuedpursuanttothischaptershallnotbetransferable.
Sec.78558.Rightofinspectionoftickets.
Itshallbeunlawfulforaticketbrokertorefusetoprovideanyticketsinhisorherpossessiontoan
officerofCobbCounty,theCobbCountySheriffsDepartment,ofamemberoftheGeorgiaStatePatrol
forthepurposeofinspectingsuchtickets.
Sec.78559.Violationofthisarticleisamisdemeanor.
AnypersonwhoviolatesSections78550to78560isguiltyofamisdemeanor.
(a) Firstconviction.Afineofnotlessthan$100.00normorethan$1,000.00andcostsand/or
(b) Secondconviction.Afineofnotlessthan$200.00normorethan$1,000.00andcostsand/or
(c) Thirdconviction.Afineofnotlessthan$500.00normorethan$1,000.00andcostsand/or
(d) Fourthconviction.Anypersonconvictedoffourormoreviolationsofthisarticleshallbesubjecttoa
fineofnotlessthan$1,000.00andcostsand/orimprisonmentinthecountyjailfornotmorethan
60daysorboth.Afourthconvictionshallbeconsideredamisdemeanorofahighandaggravated
nature.
StateLaw:O.C.G.A.434B25
Sec.78562to78570Reserved.
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CHAPTER83NUISANCES
ARTICLEII.WEEDCONTROL
Sec.8312.Prohibited.
Itshallbeunlawfulfortheownerofanypropertytopermitweedstoobtainaheightexceeding12
inchesunlessexemptedasdescribedinthissection.Itshallbeunlawfulfortheownerofanyproperty,
thatcontainsalake,pondorotherwaterimpoundment,topermitweedstoobtainaheightexceeding
12inchesonanyportionoftheproperty,unlessexemptedasdescribedinthissection.
CHAPTER86OFFENSESANDMISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS
ARTICLEIV.SolicitationandDistributiononPublicArterialandCollectorRoads.
Sec.8660.Intent.
Itistheintentofthisarticletoprotectthehealth,safetyandgeneralwelfareofthecitizensofthe
county;toassurethefree,orderly,undisruptedmovementofmotorizedvehiclesonpublicarterialand
collectorroadswithintheunincorporatedcounty;andtoprovideforsafetyintheinterestofpedestrians
andoccupantsofmotorizedvehicleslocatedonsuchroads.Thisarticleisintendedtoapplytoall
personswhoengageintheactivitiesproscribedherein,regardlessoftheirmessage.Thisarticleis
intendedtobenarrowlytailoredtoservethegovernmentinterestofpublicsafety,andtoleaveopen
amplealternativechannelsofdisplayingadvertising,distributinggoodsandmaterials,andsoliciting
business,charitablecontributionsandpanhandling.
Panhandlingmeanstheactofobtainingmoney,foodorotheritemsbyapproachingand
beggingfromastranger.
Roadsincludespublicarterialandcollectorroadsorstreets,shoulders,roadbeds,medians,and
allotherwaysopentotravelbyoperatorsofmotorizedvehiclesorareasofpedestrianactivitywithin
theunincorporatedcounty.Thedefinitionexcludesprivateroadsandroadsthatarenotopentomotor
vehicletravel.ArterialandcollectorroadsareidentifiedontheOfficialThoroughfaremapofthecounty.
Sec.8662.Findingsanddeterminations.
(a) Theboardofcountycommissionersherebyfindsanddeterminesthatphysicalinteractionbetween
pedestriansandmotorvehiclesthataretemporarilystoppedfortrafficcontroldevices,onarterial
andcollectorroadsinthesamespaceatthesametimeisinherentlydangerous,andthatthe
combinationofthehighvolumeofmotorizedvehiclesandcongestedroadsinthecountywith
personswhoaresittingorstandingnexttoorinthetravellanes,sittingorstandingonroad
medians,orsittingorstandingincloseproximitytotheedgeofthetraveledroadwayinsituations
wheresuchpersonsareengaginginanykindofphysicalexchangeofobjectswithoperatorsand
passengersofmotorvehicles,includingbutnotlimitedto:distribution,solicitationforcharitableor
commercialpurposes,orindividualpanhandlingthatisdirectedatmotorvehicleoccupantsonthose
roadsishazardoustopublicsafety,bothforoccupantsofmotorizedvehicleslocatedonpublicroads
andforpersonsengaginginsuchadvertising,distribution,solicitationandpanhandling.
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(b) Theboardofcountycommissionersfurtherherebyfindsanddeterminesthattheprohibitionsset
forthinthisarticlearenarrowlytailoredtoservethesignificantpublicinterestofpromotingand
protectingthepublichealth,safety,andwelfareofthecitizensandvisitorsofthecounty,andthat
saidprohibitionsleaveopenamplealternativechannelsofcommunication.
Sec.8663.Prohibitions.
(a) Nopersonshallbeuponorgouponanypublicarterialorcollectorroadorstreetorroadmedianfor
thepurposeofanykindofdistributionofmaterials,pamphlets,flyersorgoods,orsolicitingbusiness
orcharitablecontributionsorpanhandlingofanykindfromtheoccupantsofanymotorizedvehicle
locatedonthepublicarterialorcollectorroads,whensuchroadsorstreetsareopentotraffic,in
theunincorporatedcounty.
(b) Thelanguageofthisarticleisintendedtoprohibittheactivitiesdescribedaboveonlywhentheyare
directedbypedestrianstowardoccupantsofmotorvehiclesthatareonthetraveledportionof
publicarterialorcollectorroadsthatareopentotraffic.Theterm"traveledportion"includestravel
lanes,turnlanes,andotherportionsoftheroadthataregenerallyusedformotorvehicletravel.
Thisarticleisnotintendedtoprohibitactivitiessuchasadvertising,distributionofgoodsor
materials,orbusinessorcharitablesolicitationthatisdirectedtowardpedestriansonsidewalks.
Sec.8664.Territoryembraced.
Theprovisionsofthisarticleshallembraceallpublicarterialorcollectorroadsandstreetswhensuch
roadsorstreetsareopentomotorvehicletraffic,withinthelegalboundariesoftheunincorporated
county,includingstateroads,interstaterampsandcountyroads.
Sec.8665.Lawfulpedestrianactivity;motorvehiclemechanicalproblemsandaccidents.
Theprovisionsofthisarticledonotregulateorprohibitthelawfulpedestrianactivityofcrossingpublic
roadsatdesignatedcrossingareas,orsimplywalkingorstandingonsidewalksadjacenttopublicarterial
orcollectorroadways.Theprovisionsofthisarticlearefurthernotviolatedwheremotoristsare
standingneartheroadwayoronmediansorsidewalkswhilewaitingforassistancebecauseoftraffic
accidentsormechanicalproblemswiththeirmotorvehicles.
CHAPTER102SOLIDWASTE
ARTICLEI.INGENERAL
Sec.10214.Violationsandpenalties.
(a) Anypersonwhoviolatesanysectionorprovisionofthischaptershall,aftertrialandconvictionupon
acitationissuedtothemagistratecourtofthecounty,beguiltyofamisdemeanorandshallalsobe
finedinanamountnottoexceed$1,000.00and/orimprisonedforaperiodnottoexceed60days
foreachsuchviolation.Ifanypersonisfoundtobeguiltyofmorethanoneviolationofthischapter
inany12monthperiod,thefollowingfinesareestablished:
(1) Theamountoftheoriginalfineplustwohundreddollars($200),nottoexceedonethousand
dollars($1,000)and/orimprisonedforaperiodnottoexceedsixty(60)daysforthesecond
violationofthischapterinany12monthperiod.
(2) Theamountoftheoriginalfineplussixhundredfiftydollars($650),nottoexceedonethousand
dollars($1,000)and/orimprisonedforaperiodnottoexceedsixty(60)daysforthethird
violationofthischapterinany12monthperiod.
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(3) Onethousanddollars($1,000)and/orimprisonedforaperiodnottoexceedsixty(60)daysfor
thefourthandeachsuccessiveviolationofthischapterinany12monthperiod
ARTICLEII.SOLIDWASTECOLLECTION
Sec.10258.RevocationandsuspensionofsolidwastepermitAuthorized.
(a) SubjecttotheprovisionsofSection10259herein,asolidwastepermitmaybetemporarily
suspendedbythedivisionmanagerofsolidwasteorhis/herdesigneeforupto30days.
(b) ForviolationsofSection10271only,asolidwastepermitmaybetemporarilysuspendedbythe
divisionmanagerofsolidwasteorhis/herdesignee,thecommunitydevelopmentagencydirector,
orthedirectorofpublicsafetyforupto30days.
(c) Onlytheboardofcommissionersmaysuspendasolidwastepermitformorethan30daysor
permanentlyrevokeanysolidwastepermitissuedpursuanttothisarticle.
Sec.10271.Hoursofcollection.
(a) Nopersonorentityshallengageinthecollection,transportationordisposalofanysolidwasteor
recyclablesfromdumpsters,containersorreceptaclesofanykindortypebetweenthehoursof
11:00p.m.and7:00a.m.excepttoperformemergencyworkrequiredtosafeguardtheimmediate
health,safetyandwelfareofthepublic.
(b) Everynoisecomplaintreceivedandrecordedbythesolidwastedivision,thecountypolice
department,orthecodeenforcementdivisionofthecommunitydevelopmentagencyataspecific
locationshallconstituteaviolationofthisprovisionandshallresultintheissuanceofareporttothe
countypolicedepartment,thecodeenforcementdivisionofcommunitydevelopmentagencyorthe
divisionmanagerofthesolidwastedivisionorhis/herdesigneesoremployeesforfullenforcement
ofthischapter.
(c) Atsuchtimeasanysecondnoisecomplainthasbeenreceivedorrecordedbythesolidwaste
division,thecountypolicedepartment,orthecodeenforcementdivisionofthecommunity
developmentagencyina45dayperiodataspecificlocationinthecountyanduponinquiryand
investigationthesolidwastedivision,thecountypolicedepartment,orthecodeenforcement
divisionofthecommunitydevelopmentagencyisabletoverifyandsubstantiatethefactualbasis
forsuchcomplaint,thesolidwastepermitholdershallbesubjecttothepenaltiesdetailedinSection
10258inadditiontoSections10214.
(d) Ifapartnership,corporationorotherbusinessentitycontrols,directsand/orownsasolidwaste
collectionbusiness,boththepersondirectingtheoperationofsuchbusiness,andallpartners,
directors,officers,shareholders,agents,representativesoremployeesexercisingsignificant
managerialresponsibilityoveranyemployeeoragentwhoseactsviolatethetermsofthisarticleor
chaptershall,inadditiontosuchemployeeoragent,beconsideredtohaveviolatedtheprovisions
ofthischapter.
(e) Specificallyexcludedfromtheapplicabilityofthissectionarethedumpsterslocatedatanyofthe
schoolsinthecounty.
CHAPTER110SUBDIVISIONS
ARTICLEIII.SUBDIVISIONDESIGNSTANDARDSANDREQUIREDIMPROVEMENTS
DIVISION1.GENERALLY
Sec.11054.Maintenancebond.
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Amaintenancebond,cashbond,orotherequivalentformofsecurityasapprovedbythecounty
attorney,runninginfavorofthecounty,inaminimumamountof$5,000.00oranyamountequaltoat
leasttenpercentoftheactualconstructionimprovementtotalcost,whicheverisgreater,shallbe
postedwiththecountybyallsubdividersorpersonswherestreetorotherimprovementsaremadeand
offeredtothecountyforacceptanceandmaintenanceexceptasnotedinthissection.Twentyfive
percentoftheactualconstructionimprovementtotalcostor$5,000.00,whicheverisgreater,shallbe
postedwiththecountybyallsubdividersorpersonswherestreetorotherimprovementsaremade
requiringbridges,boxculverts,orpipeswithdiametersequaltoorexceeding48inches,andofferedto
thecountyforacceptanceandmaintenance.Themaintenancebond,cashbond,orotherequivalent
formofsecurityshallguaranteeallimprovementsagainstdefectsindesign,materialandworkmanship
andfurtherguaranteethatallsuchimprovementsshallbemaintainedinfirstclassconditionforthe
requiredperiodandfaithfulperformancebythesubdividerorotherpersonofallprovisionsofthis
chapter.
(1) Anybond,exceptcashbondorotherequivalentformofapprovedsecurityshallbeonforms
suppliedbythecountyandshallnotbeterminatedorotherwiseallowedtoexpirewithoutatleast
30days'priorwrittennoticetothateffecttoboththecountyandthesubdividerorperson.Such
bond,cashbond,orotherequivalentformofapprovedsecurityalongwithevidenceofpaymentof
therequiredpremiumsshallbefiledwiththecounty.
(2) Suchbond,cashbond,orotherequivalentformofsecurity
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Automaticgreaseremovaldevice(AGRD).Aplumbingappurtenancethatisinstalledinthe
sanitarydrainagesystemtointerceptfreefloatingfats,oilsandgreasefromwastewaterdischarge.
Suchadeviceoperatesonatimeoreventcontrolledbasisandhastheabilitytoremovefreefloating
fats,oilsandgreaseautomaticallywithoutinterventionfromtheuserexceptformaintenance.
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Effluenttee.ATshapedpipeextendingfromapassiveexteriordeviceatsuchadepthtoallow
recoveryanddischargeofwaterlocatedundertheseparatedlayeroffats,oilsandgrease.
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Fats,oilsandgrease(FOG).Anysubstance,suchasavegetableoranimalproduct,thatisused
in,orisabyproductof,thefoodpreparationprocess,thatturnsormayturnviscousorsolidifiesormay
solidifywithachangeintemperatureorotherconditions.
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Fixtures.Areceptacleordevicethatdischargesliquidwasteorliquidbornesolidwaste,oiland
greaseladenwastestoadrainagesystem.Fixturesshallincludebutarenotlimitedtopotsinks;prerinse
sinks;soupkettlesorsimilardevices;wokstations;floordrainsorsinksintowhichkettlesaredrained;
automatichoodwashunitsanddishwashers.
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Greaseladenwaste.Effluentdischargethatisproducedfromfoodprocessing,foodpreparation
orothersourceswheregrease,fatsandoilsenterautomaticdishwaterprerinsestations,sinksorother
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ARTICLEII.WATERANDWASTEWATERSYSTEMS
DIVISION6.NONDOMESTICUSEOFPUBLICWASTEWATERFACILITIES
Sec.122188.Interceptors.
Accessport.Astructurethatallowsaccesstoandinspectionoftheinterioroftheinterceptor.
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GreaseInterceptor,Gravity.Plumbingappurtenancesofnotlessthan750gallonsnorgreater
than3000gallonscapacitythatareinstalledinthesanitarydrainagesystemtointerceptfreefloating
fats,oilsandgreasefromwastewaterdischarge.Separationisaccomplishedbygravityduringa
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GreaseInterceptor,Hydromechanical.Plumbingappurtenancesthatareinstalledinthesanitary
drainagesystemtointerceptfreefloatingfats,oilsandgreasefromwastewaterdischarge.Continuous
separationisaccomplishedbyairentrainment,buoyancyandinteriorbaffling.
Greasetrap.Seealsogreaseinterceptororautomaticgreaseremovaldevice.
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InfluentTee.ATshapedpipeextendingintoapassiveexteriordevicetoadepthallowing
greaseladenwastestobedischargedbeneaththelayerofseparatedgreaseinacontrolledmanner.
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Interceptor.Adevicedesignedandinstalledtoseparateandretainforremoval,byautomaticor
manualmeans,deleterious,hazardousorundesirablematterfromnormalwastes,whilepermitting
normalsewageorwastestodischargeintothedrainagesystembygravity.
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Manifest.Alogorrecordofthevolume,dateofremovalanddisposaldestinationofpumped
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Oil/waterseparator.Aninterceptordesignedspecificallytopreventpetroleumoilsfrom
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Passiveexteriordevice(PED).Agreaseinterceptorthatrequirespumpingandishousedoutside
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Solidsinterceptor.Adeviceinstalledtoseparatefoodwastesfromthedischargepriorto
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Sandtrap.Aninterceptorthatpreventssandand/orgritfromenteringthesewagesystem.
(1) Inspectionandentry.Anyauthorizedrepresentativeofthecountywatersystembearingproper
credentialsandidentificationshallbepermittedtoenterandinspectallpropertiesof
nondomesticusers,withoutpriornotification,forcompliancewithcode.Thisrightofinspection
shallincludetherighttomeasure,photograph,observe,monitor,sample,test,record,review
andmakecopiesofallpertinentdocumentsinaccordancewiththissection.
(2) Inspectionfees.Nofeewillbechargedforanannualinspectionbythecountywatersystemof
theinterceptorforthedischargepermit.However,ifthegreaseinterceptorisnotincompliance
withthissection,areinspectionfeewillbechargedforeachinspectionthereafteruntilthe
interceptorisincomplianceandapprovedbythecountywatersystem.Failuretopaythere
inspectionfeeshallresultintheforfeitureofthedischargepermit.
(c) Foodserviceestablishment
(1) Allusersinvolvedinthepreparationoffoodforcommercialpurposesshallprovideoil/grease
interceptorsthatmustbeconnectedtoallfixtures,unlessexemptedbythecountywater
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system.Thecountywatersystemmayexemptfoodserviceestablishmentsthataredetermined
bythecountywatersystemtonotbeasourceoffats,oilsorgrease.
(2) Technologyrequired.Anapprovedgreaseinterceptorshallbeinstalledconsistingofoneofthe
followingmethods:
a. Passivetechnologythatisanapprovedpassiveexteriordevice(PED).
b. Passivetechnologythatisanapprovedpassiveinteriordevice(PID)
c. Activetechnologythatisanapprovedautomaticgreaseremovaldevice(AGRD).
(3) Prohibiteddischarge.
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Fahrenheitshallnotbeintroducedintoanyinteriorgreaseinterceptor.
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(4) Passiveexteriordevice(PED)requirements.
a. EachPEDdesign,includingsize,typeandlocationshallbereviewedandapprovedbycounty
watersysteminsubstantialconformitytoagreasetrapdetailapprovedandamendedfrom
timetotimebythecountywatersystem.PEDsshall:
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Besizedandengineeredbasedupontheanticipatedloadand/orconditionsofactual
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ii. Shallbeconstructedofsounddurablematerial,notsubjecttoexcessivecorrosionor
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iii. Betrafficworthywithatleastonemanholeopeningovereachoftheinfluentand
effluenttees.IfthePEDhasmorethantwocompartments,theremustbeatraffic
worthymanholeopeningovertheadditionalcompartment(s).
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b. Sizing.Allpassiveexteriordevicesshallbesizedbythecountywatersysteminaccordance
withstandardsdevelopedbycountywatersystem.
(5) Interiordevicerequirements.InteriordevicesmaybeallowedinlieuofPEDsinaccordancewith
thefollowingconditions:
a. Atechnicallylogisticalreasonexistsastowhyapassiveexteriordevicecannotbeinstalled
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PassiveInteriorDevicesPIDsshallbesizedbythecountywatersysteminaccordance
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(6) Alternativetechnology/methods.Engineeredalternativetechnologyormethodsmaybe
permitted,providedthetechnologyormethodmeetstheminimumperformancestandardsset
forthbythissectionorbythecountywatersystem.
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a. Alluserswhosewastewaterstreamisassociatedwithunusuallylargequantitiesofgrit,sand
orgravelshallberequiredtoinstallasandtrap.Allcar/truckwashsystemsshallberequired
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b. Designcriteria.Allsandtrapsusedinconjunctionwithfacilitiesotherthaneating
establishmentsshallhaveacapacitythatwillprovidenotlessthantenminutesnormore
than30minutesretentiontimeatthepeakeighthourflowrate.Flowthroughvelocities
shallnotexceedonefootpersecondatthepeakeighthourflowrate.
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c. Compliancewithplumbingcode.Allsandtrapsshallbesized,locatedandconstructedin
accordancewiththeprovisionsofthedulyadoptedcountyplumbingcodewheresuch
parametershavenotbeenotherwisesetforthinthisarticle.
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(2) Dumpsterinterceptor/dumpsterpadsDumpsters/dumpsterpadsmaybeallowedtoconnectto
thewastewatersystemunderthefollowingconditions:
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b. Thedrainisconnectedtoapassiveexteriordevicewhichwillbemaintainedbytheuserin
themethodprescribedbythissectionforotherpassiveexteriordevices.Thetrapshallbeat
least750gallonsandshallcomplywiththedumpstertrapdetailapprovedandamended
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b. Designcriteria.Allinterceptorsusedinconjunctionwithfacilitiesotherthaneating
establishmentsshallhaveacapacitythatwillprovidenotlessthantenminutesnormore
than30minutesretentiontimeatthepeakeighthourflowrate.Flowthroughvelocities
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(e) Interceptoruserresponsibilitiesandrequirements.Thissectionappliestoallinterceptorspermitted
bythecountywatersystem.
(1) Registrationrequirement.
a. Eachuserrequiredtoinstallaninterceptorforthepurposeofrecoveringoil,grease,orsand
assetforthinparagraphs(c)or(d)ofthissectionshallregisteritsinterceptorwiththe
countywatersystemforthepurposeofobtainingadischargepermit.Suchapplicationsshall
includethename,address,telephonenumberandemailaddressoftheapplicant,andthose
factorsindicatingthepotentialforgreaseorgritladenwastetobeintroducedintothe
wastewatersystem.Thecountywatersystemshallprovidetheuserwithadischargepermit
number,itsexpirationdate,andthecapacityanddesignrequirementsofacompliant
interceptor.Thecountywatersystemshallkeepacontinuouspubliclogofallpermitted
users,includingtheirregistrationnumber,addressandcontactnameoftheuser.The
countywatersystemmayreviewdischargepermitsannually.Thedischargepermitsofthose
foundtobeincompliancewithexistingfederal,state,andlocallawsandregulationswillbe
renewedbythewatersystem.
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a. Usersthatarerequiredtoinstallaninterceptorshallberesponsibleforthecleaningand
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andgreasedischargeshallnotexceedadailymaximumdischargelimitof150mg/Lfor
dischargesof10,000gallonsperdayandgreater,nor12.5lbs/dayfordischargeslessthan
10,000gallonsperday.Iftheinterceptorfailstopreventdischargeoverthedailymaximum,
thecountywatersystemwillrequiretheusertorepair,replaceorupgradetheirinterceptor
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c. Theusershallmaintainaccuraterecords(manifestsandlogs)ofthedatesofcleaningand
themeansofdisposaloffats,oilsandgrease.Theserecordsaresubjecttoinspectionand
reviewbythecountywatersystempursuanttoandinaccordancewithsubsection(b)(1)
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ensuringthattheinterceptorcomplieswiththecountywatersystemsdesigncriteria.The
userwillberequiredtomakeanyrepairstotheinterceptorrequiredbythecountywater
system.
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a. Interceptormaintenance.Allinterceptorsshallbemaintainedbytheuserattheuser's
expense.Allusersshallmaintaintheirinterceptorsinaproperandeffectivemanneratall
times.Maintenanceshallincludethecompleterecoveryofallcontents,includingfloating
materials,wastewaterandbottomsludgesandsolids.Allinterceptorsshallbeproperlyand
adequatelymaintainedsoastoachievetheintendedpurposeofthedevice.
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b. Recoveryandremovalforallinterceptors.Usersshallberesponsiblefortheproper
recovery,removal,anddisposalbyappropriatemeansofthecapturedmaterial,andshall
maintainrecordsofthedatesandmeansofdisposalwhicharesubjecttoreviewbythe
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c. AllPEDsshallbecompletelypumpedoutataminimumofonceeverythreemonthsunless
thecountywatersystemrequiresmorefrequentpumpingorapproveslessfrequent
pumping.Thefrequencyofpumpingshallbesuchastoensurethattherearenooverflows
offats,oilsorgreaseintothewastewatersystem.Decantingordischargingofremoved
wastebackintothetrapfromwhichthewastewasremovedortoanyothergreasetrapor
sanitarysewerconnectionforthepurposeofreducingthevolumetobehauledis
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d. AllPIDsshallbecompletelypumpedoutmonthlyunlessthecountywatersystemrequires
morefrequentpumpingorapproveslessfrequentpumping.Thefrequencyofremovalshall
besuchastoensurethattherearenooverflowsoffats,oilsorgreaseintothewastewater
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e. AllAGRDsshallbemaintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturersrecommendationsand
acopyofsameshallbemaintainedatthesiteforreviewandinspectionbythecountywater
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afrequencyestablishedbythecountywatersystemtoensurethattherearenooverflows
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(4) Requirementsfortheproperdisposalofcollectedmaterials.Anyremovalandhaulingofthe
collectedmaterialsfromagreasetrap,grittrap,oilwaterseparator,orsandtrap,whichisnot
anAGRD,mustbeperformedbywastedisposalfirmsholdingacurrentregistrationandpermit
numberasacommercialwastehaulerunderEPDrules.Thecollectedmaterialsshallnotbe
returnedtothewastewatersystem.
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ormaintenanceoftheirinterceptor.Thefollowingrecordsmustbekeptonsiteatthefacilityor,
inthecaseofdumpstertraps,attheofficeofthepropertymanagementcompanyfora
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a. Manifest.Theremovalofinterceptorcontents(PEDsorPIDs)mustbetrackedbyastate
approvedmanifestthatconfirmsthepumping,transport,anddisposalofthecontents.
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a. Generatorinformation,includingname,address,volumepumped,dateandtimeof
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b. Transporterinformation,includingcompanyname,address,licenseplatenumber,
permitnumberanddriver'snameandsignatureverifyingtransporterinformation.
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receiving,EPDnumberandsignatureverifyingreceiptofthewaste.
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ii. Completedgreasetrapcleaningmanifestsmustbesubmittedtothecountywater
systemofficeofenvironmentalcompliancewithin14daysafterthetrapiscleaned.
(a) Maintenancelog.ForallAGRDs,acontinuouslogindicatingeachcleaningand/or
maintenancefortheprevious12months,includingthedisposaloftherecovered
greaseandoil,shallbemaintained.Thislogshallbekeptinaconspicuousplace
whereitcanbeinspectedbythehealthdepartmentand/orcountywatersystem
uponrequest.
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(1) Violations.Itshallbeunlawfulforanyuserorcustomertodischargetothecountywastewater
systeminamannerinviolationofthissection,orofanyconditionssetforthinthisarticle.Any
userwhoviolatesanyprovisionofthissectionshall,inadditiontothepenaltiesspecifiedherein,
besubjecttotheprovisionscontainedinsections12241through12256totheextentsuch
violations,noticeandpenaltiesarenotaddressedinthissection.
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(2) Noncompliance.Ifitisdeterminedthattheuserhasfailedtocomplywiththeprovisionsofthis
section,awrittennoticeofviolationshallbegiventotheuser,thecontractornamedinthe
permit,ortheuser'sauthorizedagent.Iftheuserisnotacustomer(e.g.,iftheuserisatenant
inamastermetereddevelopment),thenthecustomerforthepropertyonwhichtheuseris
locatedshallreceiveacopyofthenoticeofviolation.Thenoticeshallsetforththeviolationand
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themeasureneededtoachievecompliance.Theusershallbegivenareasonabletimeframeto
comply.Whereanemergencyexists,awrittenwarningshallbegiventotheuser,anduserwill
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anamountnottoexceed$1,000.00perviolation.Eachdayonwhichnoncomplianceshalloccur
orcontinueshallbedeemedaseparateanddistinctviolation.Suchfinesmaybeaddedtothe
nextscheduledsewerchargeoftheuserorthecustomerforthepropertyonwhichtheuseris
located.Thecountywatersystemshallhavethepowerandauthoritytoenteruponthe
propertyofanyuserwhofailstocomplywithanoticeofviolationtoterminatetheuser'swater
and/orwastewaterserviceinanymannerdeemednecessaryandappropriatebythecounty
watersystem.Ifauserwhofailstocomplywithanoticeofviolationisnotacustomer,thenthe
countywatersystemshallhavethepowerandauthoritytoterminatethewaterand/or
wastewaterserviceofthecustomerforthepropertyonwhichtheuserislocatedinanymanner
deemednecessaryandappropriatebythecountywatersystem.Additionally,thecountywater
systemmayrequestthattheboardofcommissionerssuspendorrevoketheuser'sbusiness
licenseafterashowcausehearing,pursuanttosections12244and7845.
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interceptororlackofaninterceptorwillresultinaservicechargetotheuserorthecustomer
forthepropertyonwhichtheuserislocated.Theservicechargeshallincludethecostof
cleaninguptheoverflowandforcleaninggreaseoutoftheimmediatelyadjacentcontaminated
wastewatersystem.Afineinanamountnottoexceed$1,000.00maybeaddedtotheservice
chargeforeachsuccessiveoverflow.Thesechargesandfinesshallnotimpedeother
enforcementactionsasdelineatedinsections12241throughsections12260.Additionally,the
userorcustomerforthepropertyonwhichtheuserislocated,shallberesponsibleforpayment
ofanyfineleviedbytheGeorgiaEnvironmentalProtectionDivisionagainstthecountyasa
resultofoverflowsinthecountywastewatersystemcausedbygreasetracedtoanyinadequate
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accusationreturnabletothemagistratecourtofthecountypursuanttosection110.
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DIVISION9.OUTDOORWATERUSERESTRICTIONS
Sec.122.263.Waterusescheduleduringdeclareddroughtresponselevels.
Within5daysofreceiptofnoticefromEPDofadroughtresponseleveldeclaredpursuanttotheir
RulesforDroughtManagement,specifically391330.05.Thecountyshallimplementtheapplicable
droughtresponsestrategieslistedbelow.
(a) DroughtResponseLevel1.
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(1) The county shall implement a public information campaign that shall include, at a minimum,
publicnoticeregardingdroughtconditionsanddroughtspecificpublicservicemessagesinone
or more of the following ways: newspaper advertisements, bill inserts, website homepage,
socialmedia,andnoticesinpubliclibraries.
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ResponseLevel1measuresplusthefollowingadditionalDroughtResponseLevel2measures:
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(1) General outdoor watering. Outdoor irrigation for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or
maintaininggroundcover,trees,shrubs,orotherplants,shallbelimitedtotwodaysaweekon
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an oddeven schedule. Even numbered addresses may irrigate on Wednesday and Saturday
between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Odd numbered addresses may irrigate on
ThursdayandSundaybetweenthehoursof4:00p.m.and10:00a.m.
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allowed.
(3) Thefollowingoutdoorwaterusesshallnotbeallowed,exceptasprovidedbelow:
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a. Washing hard surfaces such as streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways, except when
necessaryforpublichealthandsafety;
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(4) The county shall select and implement four or more additional practices from the drought
responsestrategiesmenuinparagraph(d)below.Thecountyshallsubmitmonthlyreportsto
theGAEPDbythe10thofeachfollowingmonthdetailingthedroughtresponsestrategiesthe
countywatersystemhasselected,theextentofimplementation,andenforcementstrategy,if
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(c) DroughtResponseLevel3.DuringDroughtResponseLevel3,ThecountyshallimplementallDrought
ResponseLevel1and2measuresplusthefollowingadditionalDroughtResponseLevel3measures:
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(1) General outdoor watering. Outdoor irrigation for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or
maintaininggroundcover,trees,shrubs,orotherplantsisnotpermitted.
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(2) Specificcategoriesofoutdoorwateruse.TheoutdoorwateruseslistedinSec.122262shallbe
allowed,subjecttothefollowingadditionalrequirements:
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b. Irrigationofpersonalfoodgardensshallbeconductedbetweenthehoursof4:00p.m.and
10:00 a.m., unless done using drip irrigation or soaker hoses. Irrigation of personal food
gardensusingdripirrigationorsoakerhosesmaybedoneatanytime;
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betweenthehoursof4:00p.m.and10:00a.m.;
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d. Irrigationofathleticfieldsorpublicturfgrassrecreationalareasmaybeconductedbetween
thehoursof4:00p.m.and10:00a.m.,subjecttothetwodaysaweekoddevenschedule
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e. Irrigation of golf courses shall be conducted in accordance with the "Golf Irrigation
PredictionandEstimationWorksheet"andonlybetweenthehoursof4:00p.m.and10:00
a.m.,provided,however,irrigationofgolfcoursegreensmayoccuratanytimeofday;
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donebyprofessionallandscapersorgolfcoursesuperintendents.
Useofreclaimedwastewaterbyadesignatedusershallnotbeallowedforgeneraloutdoor
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paragraph(d)below.
(4) Numericwaterusagereductionrequirements.
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a. InsevereshortagesGAEPDmayestablishnumericreductionrequirementsforpublicwater
systemswhosemonthlyaveragewateruseisgreaterthanonemilliongallonsperday.The
county water system is required to comply with numeric usage reductions. At that time
additional water use restrictions and measures may be developed at the direction of the
countymanager.
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(1) Public information campaign that goes significantly beyond the minimum notice and public
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(3) Distribute retrofit kits and water saving devices to customers. These kits and devices may
include, but not be limited to, shower heads, leak dye tabs, toilet tank displacement devices,
andhoseshutoffnozzles;
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opportunitiestoreducewaterusage;
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authorityshallnotbeprohibitedfromimposingmorestringentrestrictionsonoutdoorwaterusethan
those required by Chapter 391330 in case of an emergency which immediately threatens the public
health, safety, or welfare; provided, however, that such emergency restrictions shall be valid for a
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Sec.122266.Rainsensorrequirementforlandscapeirrigationsystems.
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The water waste ordinance is to encourage the efficient use of outdoor water and the proper
maintenanceofirrigationandplumbingsystems.waterwasteisdefinedinthissectiontomeanthe
unnecessary loss of water through improper application or failure of a plumbing or irrigation system
resultinginexcessiverunoff.Anypersoninviolationofthewaterwasteordinanceshallbesubjecttoan
appropriate penalty outlined in Sec. 122265 for the outdoor water use restrictions. The following
activitieswillbesubjecttoapenalty:
(a) Abrokenirrigationsystem(missingheads,brokenpipes,etc.)
(b) Excessiverunoffwaterrunningdownthedriveway,street,orsidewalk.
(c) Ahoserunningunattendedwithoutashutoffnozzle.
(d) Avisibleandunrepairedleakinexcessof1gallonperminute.
CHAPTER126VEHICLESFORHIRE
ARTICLEII.WRECKERS
DIVISION1.GENERALLY
HeavyTowJobmeansandincludesthefurnishingofaheavywreckerandallworknecessaryto
properlyhookupanyheavyequipment.
Standardtowjobmeansandincludesthefurnishingofawreckerandallworknecessaryto
properlyhookupadamagedorundamagedvehicleandtowittoastoragearea.
StateofEmergencywheneverthereisadeclaredstateofemergencyforthecounty.
Sec.12627.Violationsofarticle;penalties.
(a) Violationsoftheprovisionsofthisarticleshallbepunishedasprovidedinsection110ofthecounty
code,andmaybebroughtoncitationinthemagistratecourtwithorwithoutaprosecutor.
Sec.12629.Identificationofallwreckers.
Allwreckerswhichoperateuponanyofthestreetsoftheunincorporatedareaofthecountyshallbe
clearlyidentifiedincompliancewiththeGeorgiaDepartmentofPublicSafetytransportationrule,as
amended,110,withthenameanddomicileofthewreckerserviceoperatingthewrecker.
Sec.12632.Dutytouseduecare;clearingofglassanddebris.
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(b) Thedriverofeachwreckertrucktowingawayanyvehiclefromthesceneofawreckshallalsotake
awayallpartsbelongingtothevehiclewhichheistowingaway;oranduponexistenceofsmall
parts,brokenglass,fluids,heshallcleartherightofwayofsuchdebris,unlessthedriverisordered
nottodosobytheinvestigatingpoliceofficerduetocircumstancesatthesceneoftheaccident.
Sec.12633.Informationtobesuppliedtopolicedepartment;notificationtoowner.
(b) Uponreceiptofsuchinformation,thepolicedepartmentshallimmediatelytakestepstoascertain
theidentityofthevehicleowner.Suchinformationwillbeprovidedtothewreckerserviceforthe
purposeofnotifyingtheownerofthetimeandplaceofremovalandofthepresentwhereaboutsof
thevehicle.
Sec.12634.Vehicleinventory;procedure.
(a) Wheneveranyvehicleisremovedbyawreckerserviceatthedirectionofapoliceofficer,thepolice
officershallmakeathoroughinventoryofallequipment,accessories,personalarticlesandother
itemseitherattachedtoorlocatedwithinthevehicle.Theinventoryshallbecompletedonaform
suppliedorapprovedbythepolicedepartment.Thepolicedepartmentshallprovidethewrecker
servicewithacopy.
Sec.12635.Wreckerservicetoholdvehiclesupondirectionofpolice.
Whenspecificallydirectedtodosobythepolicedepartment,thewreckerserviceshallholdvehiclesfor
investigativepurposes,evidence,condemnation,forfeitureoranyotherpurposespermittedbylaw.
Uponthewrittenandsignedauthorizationofthepolicedepartmentonaformprescribedbythepolice
department,thewreckerserviceshallreleaseanyvehiclesoheldtotheowner,hisauthorized
representativeorotherpersonentitledbylawtopossessionofthevehicle.
Sec.12637.Countyimpoundmentfacility.
Nothingcontainedinthisarticleshallbeconstruedtoprohibitthepolicedepartmentfromprovidingits
ownimpoundmentfacilityuponcountypropertyforthepurposeofstoringorholdingvehiclesfor
investigativepurposes,evidence,condemnation,forfeitureoranyotherpurposepermittedbylaw.
DIVISION2.ZONESANDZONEHOLDERS
Sec.12653.Zoneassignments;methodofawardingzones.
(b)Noapplicationshallbeprocessedunderthisarticleunlesstheapplicantshallcertifythatthe
applicantcurrentlyownsorleasestheequipmentwhichisdescribedintheMES.Ownershipand
leaseholdinterestsshallbeconsideredascriteriainthehighestrankedselectionprocesshereinafter
provided.IftheapplicantdoesnotcurrentlyownorleasethetowequipmentdescribedintheMES,
theapplicantmustcertifythattheapplicantshall,uponthecommencementdateofthezoneaward,
ownorleasethetowequipmentdescribedintheMES.Iftheapplicantdoesnotcurrentlyownor
leasetowtheequipment,theapplicantshalldeliver,atthetimeofsubmittingtheapplication,a
$5,000.00bond,intheformofcheck,cashormoneyorder,payabletothecounty,andsuch
$5,000.00shallbeforfeitedbytheapplicantiftheapplicantreceivestheawardofazonebut
thereafterfailstocomplywithanyprovisionofthisarticle.Thebondshallbereturnedtothe
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(1) Theapplicantisnotselectedasthezoneholder;or
(2) Theapplicantfullycomplieswithallprovisionsofthisarticleafterhavingbeenselectedthezone
holder.
TheapplicantshallcomplywiththetowequipmentspecificationsoftheMESonorbeforetheeffective
dateoftheawardofthezone.Theeffectivedateoftheawardofthezoneshallbethedateofexecution
ofthepermitbythecounty,unlessthepermitprovidesforsomeothereffectivedate.
(d) Assignmentofazoneforazoneholdershallbeforaminimumpermittermoffouryears
(e) Duringthelastsixmonthsofthepermitterm,theboardofcommissionersshallcauseanoticeand
requestforzoneapplicationstobepublishedintheofficialcountynewspaperonceaweekfortwo
weeks.Thenoticeshallspecifywhenapplicationsmustbesubmittedandthegeneralzonearea.
Wreckerserviceswhichareinterestedinbecomingorremainingzoneholdersmaysubmitan
applicationforassignmentasazoneholderforaparticularzone.Theapplicationshall:
(7) Includeaquoteforanendorsementofacombinedsinglelimitnamingthecountyasan
additionalinsuredorprovideacopyoftheendorsementnamingthecountyasanadditional
insuredshowingcompliancewithsection12660.
(f) Thepolicedepartmentshallinvestigateallapplications,suchinvestigationstoinclude,amongother
things,adeterminationthattheapplicanthascompliedwiththerequirementsofthisarticleand
particularlysection12660,andareviewofthedriveroperatingrecordsandanyrecordsof
adjudicationsofguiltofthepersonneltobeemployedbythewreckerservice.Uponcompletionof
suchinvestigation,thedepartmentofpublicsafetyshallnotifytheboardofcommissionersofthe
qualifiedapplicantstobeconsideredforawreckerzone.
(g) TheapplicationsofallapplicantsandtheirQAF,alongwiththeinvestigativefindingsofthepolice
department,willbeforwardedtotheselectioncommittee,whichshallwithintendaysofthereceipt
ofthesame,rankordertheapplicantsforeachzonebasedonthehighestrankedcriteria,which
rankingshallbewithinthesolediscretionoftheselectioncommittee.Theselectioncommitteeshall
forwardthenameofthehighestrankedapplicantforeachzonetothecountydepartmentofpublic
safety,whichshallthenpreparetheappropriatepermitforthevariouszones.
(h) Ifthereisnoqualifiedapplicantforazone,thepolicedepartmentmay,initssolediscretion,select
fromanyotherwisequalifiedapplicantandofferapermittosuchapplicantforsuchzone.In
consideringapplicantsforthezoneforwhichtheydidnotfirstapply,thepolicedepartmentshall
reconsiderfactorsintheQAFwhichmayrequirereevaluationbasedongeographicalorother
aspectswhenconsideringtheapplicantforthezone.
(i) Priortotheeffectivedateofthezonepermit,theselectedapplicantmustprovide,totheCobb
CountyPolicePermitsUnit,avalidcountybusinessregistrationcertificateandreceivethesigned
permitasprovidedinsection12655.Azonepermitmayberevokedifthewreckerservicesuffers
expirationorrevocationofitscountybusinesslicense.
Sec.12654.Duecausefordenialofapplication.
(a) Thedirectorofpublicsafety,ordesignee,shallhaveduecausetofindanapplicantnotqualifieddue
toanyofthefollowingcircumstances:
(7) Eachapplicant,allemployeesandprincipalsassociatedwiththeapplicant,shallberequiredto
possessacurrent,validGeorgiadriverslicensewhichmustnotbelimitedasdefinedbyO.C.G.A.
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StatesCitizenshipandImmigrationServicesandsubmittoapolicebackgroundcheck.The
existenceofanyofthefollowingitemsshallresultinadenialoftheapplication.Ownersand
principalsshallbeexaminedforatenyearperiod,andemployeesshallbeexaminedforafive
yearperiod.Aconviction,pleaofguilty,entryofanolocontenderepleaofanyofthefollowing
shallresultinadenialoftheapplication:
a. Anyfelonycrime.
b. Anyonemisdemeanorcrimeinvolvingacontrolledsubstance,obstructionoflaw
enforcementortheft;ormorethanoneothermisdemeanorcrime.
c. Anysuspensionorrevocationofdrivingprivileges,otherthanadministrativesuspensions.
d. Anyserioustrafficoffenseasfollows:
1. RecklessdrivingasdefinedinO.C.G.A.406390.
2. DrivingundertheinfluenceasdefinedinO.C.G.A.406391.
3. HomicidebyvehicleasdefinedinO.C.G.A.406393.
4. SeriousinjurybyvehicleasdefinedinO.C.G.A.406394.
5. Fleeing,eludingorimpersonatingalawenforcementofficerasdefinedinO.C.G.A.40
6395.
(b) Allzoneholdersshallnotifythepolicedepartmentpermitsunitinwritingofanymaterialchangeof
theapplicant,employees,principalsassociatedwiththeapplicantoranybusinesschangeinstatus
within72hoursofsuchchange,whichchangeshallaffectanyrequirementcontainedinthisarticle.
Failuretocomplywiththisrequirementmayresultintherevocationorsuspensioninaccordance
withsection12656.
Sec.12655.Writtenpermit,limitationonnumberofzonesheld.
Upontheawardofazone,awritten,signedpermitshallbeissuedbythecountytothezoneholderina
formsuppliedbythedepartmentofpublicsafety.Nozoneholdershallhaveapermitformorethanone
zoneforeachzonetype.Thezonepermitwillincorporatebyreferencethetermsandconditionsofthe
QAFandshallbesubjecttotheprovisionsofthisarticle.
Sec.12659.Requirementsforimpoundfacilities;inventory.
(b) ThezoneholdershallprovidetheCobbCountyPoliceDepartmentwithfivestorageareasineach
impoundlotatnochargeforpoliceconfiscatedvehicleswithinvestigativeholds.Thisonlyappliesto
storagefees.Thetowingfeeistheresponsibilityofthevehicleowner.Eachareatobeminimumsize
ofonepassengercar.Thefivenochargestorageareasshallbewithineachimpoundlotinaspecific
areaeasilyaccessibleandmutuallyagreeduponbyCobbCountyPoliceDepartmentandthewrecker
service.
(c) EachzoneholdershallnotifytheCobbCountyPoliceDepartmentPermitsUnitofanydamageor
thefttoavehiclethatwasimpoundedbytheCobbCountyPoliceDepartmentwhichoccurswhile
thevehicleisinthepossessionofthezoneholder.Additionally,thezoneholderwillprovidethe
policereport/casenumberfromanyjurisdictionwheretheincidentwasreported.
Sec.12660.Insurancerequired.
Zoneholdersshallcarryinsurancepoliciesinthebelowlistedamountsindemnifyingthecountyagainst
lossordamageoccasionedbynegligenceormisfeasanceonthepartofthewreckerservice,andnaming
thecountyasanadditionalinsured.Suchpoliciesshallalsoprovideforfullloss,theftordamagebenefits
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toequipment,accessories,personalarticlesorotheritemseitherattachedtoorlocatedwithinavehicle
removedand/orstoredwhilesuchvehicleisinthecustody,controlandpossessionofthewrecker
service.
(a) CommercialGeneralLiability:$1,000,000combinedsinglelimitperoccurrenceforcomprehensive
coverageforbodilyandpersonalinjurywhichincludessickness,diseaseordeath,injurytoor
destructionofproperty,includinglossofuseresultingtherefrom,damageforpremises/operations,
products/completedoperations,independentcontractorsandcontractualliability(specifically
coveringtheindemnity),broadfrompropertydamage,andundergroundexplosionandcollapse
hazard.Thiscoveragemaybeachievedbyusinganexcessumbrellapolicy.Thepolicyorpolicies
mustbeonanoccurrencebasis(claimmadecoverageisnotacceptable).
(b) CommercialAutomobileLiability(owned,nonownedandhired):$1,000,000combinedsinglelimit
peroccurrenceforbodilyandpersonalinjuryincludingsickness,diseaseordeath,injurytoor
destructionofproperty,includinglossofuseresultingtherefrom.
(c) WorkersCompensationandEmployersLiability:WorkersCompensationlimitsarerequiredbythe
StateofGeorgiaandEmployersLiabilityof$1,000,000peroccurrenceordisease.
(d) CommercialUmbrellaorExcessLiabilityCoverage:$2,000,000peroccurrence/$2,000,000General
Aggregateinliabilityexcesscoverageperoccurrenceabovethecontractsstatedminimumcoverage
limitsforCommercialGeneralLiability,CommercialAutomobileLiability,andWorkers
CompensationandEmployersLiabilitypoliciesofinsurance.Thismaybesatisfiedbyhaving
underlyingliabilitylimitsthatequalorexceedthecombinedamountoftheunderlyingliabilitylimits
andumbrellacoverage.Umbrellaistobewrittenonafollowformbasistotheunderlyingcoverage.
(e) GarageKeepersLiabilityCoverage:$250,000peroccurrencewithadeductiblenottoexceed$2,500.
(f) CargoCoverage:$100,000peroccurrencewithadeductiblenottoexceed$2,500.
TheCertificateofLiabilityInsuranceshallbeprovidedtotheCobbCountyPoliceDepartmentRegulatory
Services/PermitsUnitwithinfivebusinessdaysofawardandatanytimerequestedthereafter.Ifthere
isalossandthewreckerservice'sinsurerdoesnotpaythevehicleorpropertyownersufferingloss,
theftordamagewithinareasonableperiodoftime,thenthewreckerserviceshallbeliabletothe
ownerforhisloss.
Sec.12662.FeescheduleAdoption;notice;publichearing.
(f) Otherapplicablerequirements:
(1) Duringadeclaredstateofemergencyforthecounty,reducedfeeschedulesmaybenegotiated
betweenthecountyandanyzoneprovidersoastomeettheneedsofpublicsafety,i.e.moving
abandoned/vacatedvehiclestoallowaccessforemergencyvehicles.
CHAPTER134ZONING
ARTICLEI.INGENERAL
Section1341Definitions
AssemblyHallmeansafacilityand/orgroundswherescheduledeventsandgatheringstake
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parties,graduationparties,religiousmilestonecelebrations,holidayparties,privateparties,corporate
meetingsandthelike.Assemblyhallsmayhavelargeopenroomsorbanquethalls,whichmayhavelive
orrecordedmusicorentertainment,andwhichmayhavefreshlypreparedorcateredfoodand
beverage.
Cluborlodge,privatemeansabuildingandfacilitiesownedoroperatedbyacorporation,
associationorpersonforasocial,educationalorrecreationalpurpose,butnotprimarilyforprofit;
providedhowever,abuildingorfacilitiesconstructedaspartoftheamenitypackageforasubdivision
doesnotfallwithinthisdefinition.Whileapermitteduseinmostresidentialzoningdistricts,aclubor
lodge,privateshallnotbeallowedwithinaplattedsubdivisionortorenderaservicewhichis
customarilycarriedonasabusinessandshallnotincludeamenitypackagesandareasofsubdivisions.
Conveniencefoodstorewithselfservicefuelsalesmeansanyretailestablishmentofferingfor
saleautomotivefuels,prepackagedfoodproducts,preparedfoods,beverages,householditemsand
othergoodscommonlyassociatedwithsuchestablishments.
DonationDropBoxesmeansanyenclosedcontainerorreceptaclemadeofmetal,steel,ora
similardurablematerialanddesignedorintendedforthedonationandtemporarystorageofclothingor
othermaterials.
Temporaryresidentialdumpstermeansatemporarystoragecontainerorbulkcontainerhaving
acapacityuptoforty(40)cubicyardstobeusedatasinglefamilyattachedordetachedresidential
propertyontemporarybasistoaccommodatedemolitionorconstructionmaterials.
PoultrymeansafemalepulletorhenoftheGallusgallusdomesticus;alsoreferredtoas
backyardchickensmayberaisedforthepurposeofprovidingfoodorcompanionshipasapet.
Singlefamilydwellingunit.Asinglefamilydwellingunitconsistsof
(2) Nomorethanonevehicleper390squarefeetoflivingbuildingsquarefootagemaybe
parkedregularlyovernightonthepropertyuponwhichthesinglefamilydwellingunitexists.
Ofthetotalnumberofvehiclesallowedper390squarefeetoflivingbuildingsquare
footage,thereshallbeamaximumoffourorless(ofthetotal)parkedoutsideofagarage,
carportorthelikeforpropertieszonedPRD,OSC,RA5,R15,R20,andR30.Ofthetotal
numberofvehiclesallowedper390squarefeetoflivingbuildingsquarefootage,thereshall
beamaximumoffiveorless(ofthetotal)parkedoutsideofagarage,carportorthelikefor
propertieszonedR40,R80,andRR.Otherzoningdistrictsusedforsinglefamilydwelling
unitsshallhavenomorethanfourvehiclesparkedoutside.Thisincludesvehiclesparked
withintherightofwayadjacenttoadwellingunit."Regularly"meansamajorityofdaysin
anysevendayperiod.
Selfservicefuelsalesmeansanyretailestablishmentofferingvehiclefuelsforsalewhereby
individualconsumersdispensethefuelproductintotheirownvehiclesfueltank.Thisuseshallpermit
salesofotherretailitemsincluding,butnotlimitedtoprepackagedfoodproducts,preparedfoods,
beverages,householditemsandothergoodscommonlypurchasedbyindividualconsumers.Thisuse
shallnotpermittractortrailertruckstops,standalonefleetrefuelingstationsandthelike.
Variancemeansamodificationoftheliteralprovisionsofthischapterwhichtheboardofzoning
appealsortheboardofcommissionersarepermittedtograntwhenstrictenforcementofsuch
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ARTICLEII.ADMINISTRATIONANDENFORCEMENT
DIVISION1.Generally
Sec.1347.Poultry
Poultryshallbepermittedonalotbythezoningdivisionifallofthefollowingrequirementsaremet:
(1) Aminimumoftwoacresarerequired;
(2) Thepoultryshallbekept/maintainedwithinafencedareatotherearofthehouse;
(3) Coops,orotherbuildingsusedforthepoultryshallbelocatedatleastthirtyfeetoffany
propertylineand/orincompliancewiththeaccessorystructurerequirementineachzoning
district;
(4) Theowner(s)ofthepoultryshallkeepthepropertymaintainedinafashionthateliminatesthe
potentialnegativeeffectsresultingfromthepoultry,includingbutnotlimitedto,odors,
pollution,noise,insects,rodentsandotherwildanimals;
(5)Thepoultryshallnotcauseanuisance,asdefinedbystatelaw;and
(6)Theslaughterofanypoultryonsiteisprohibited.
Sec.13437.Speciallandusepermits.
(a) Aspeciallandusepermitshallberequiredforthefollowingtypesofusesofpropertyregardless
ofthezoningclassificationordistrictfortherealty:
(4) Private,parochialorotherelementary,middle,juniororhighschoolswhicharenotapartof
thepublicschoolsystemofthestate,butwhichteachthesubjectscommonlytaughtinthe
commonschoolsofthestate.ThisuseshallnotbepermittedintheCF,IF,LIorHIzoning
districts.
DIVISION3.BOARDOFZONINGAPPEALS
Sec.13494.Powers.
(a) Theboardofappealsshallhavethepowerto:
(2) Hearanddecidespecialexceptionstothetermsofthischapteruponwhichsuchboardis
requiredtopassunderthischapter.Thefollowingchaptersaretheonlychaptersofthiscode
thattheboardofappealsmayconsider:
Chapter106,ARTICLEIII.SIDEWALKS
DIVISION4.REZONINGORLANDUSEPERMITAPPLICATIONS
Sec.134121.Generally.
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anotherzoningclassification,thenanyportionofthesamepropertymaynotagainbe
consideredforrezoning,landusepermitorspeciallandusepermitforaperiodof12months
fromthedateoftheboardofcommissioners'decision.Anapplicantmayreapplyforrezoningto
amorerestrictiveclassificationthantheapplicationpreviouslydenied,ordeniedwithout
prejudice,followingtheexpirationofsixmonthsinaccordancewithO.C.G.A.36664(c),as
amendedfromtimetotime.
DIVISION5.PROPERTYMAINTENANCE
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ARTICLEIV.DISTRICTREGULATIONS
Sec.134191.Summaryofbulkregulations
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35ft.
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35ft.
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Community CRC
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Industrial
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* Distancerequiredfrontingculdesac
** Distance if i n t e r i o r portion of development(interior shall be consideredthe portion which does not abut an exteriorpropertyboundary)
Distanceifnotinteriorportionofdevelopment
Attachedunits
CommencingApril4,1996nonewapplicationsforrezoningwillbeacceptedbytheboardofcommissionersforthesedistricts(OrdinanceofFebruary27,1996)
Commencing April 14, 1999 no new applications for rezoning will be accepted by the board of commissioners(OrdinanceofApril13,1999)
= Theoveralldensityof the developmentmaybe reduceddueto thetopography,drainage,deforestationor sedimentanderosionconcerns(OrdinanceofFebruary27,1996)
Notes:
1. Minimum front yard setback is measured from the future public rightofway (see diagrams within each district forspecificsetbackrequirements).
2. Majorsideyardsetbackismeasuredfromthefuturepublicrightofway(seediagramswithineachdistrictforspecific.
3. Seediagramswithineachdistrictforspecificsetbackapplications.
4. R12Districtrequires15feetbetweendwellings.
5. BR=Bedrooms;E=efficiencyapartment;sforsq.ft.=squarefeet
6. Intheeventofaconflictbetweenthesummarychartsordiagrams,thechartshallprevail.
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Sec.134213.NRCneighborhoodretailcommercialdistrict.
(2) Definitions.Thefollowingwords,termsandphrases,whenusedinthissection,shallhavethe
meaningsascribedtotheminthissubsection,exceptwherethecontextclearlyindicatesadifferent
meaning:
(3) Permitteduses.Permittedusesareasfollows:
Communityfairs.
Conveniencefoodstoreswithselfservicefuelsales.
Culturalfacilities.
Selfservicefuelsales.
Sec.134218.CRCcommunityretailcommercialdistrict.
meaning:
(3)Permitteduses.Permittedusesareasfollows:
AssemblyHalls.
Communityfairs.
Culturalfacilities.
Sec.134225.PSCplannedshoppingcenterdistrict.
meaning:
Conveniencefoodstoreswithselfservicefuel.
Culturalfacilities.
Sec.134226.TStouristservicesdistrict.
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Sec.134227.GCgeneralcommercialdistrict.
meaning:
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Sec.134228.RRCregionalretailcommercialdistrict.
meaning:
Communityfairs.
Culturalfacilities.
Sec.134230.LIlightindustrialdistrict.
Farmers'markets(fullyenclosed).
FilmandMoviestudios.
Freightterminals.
Sportstrainingfacilities.
Sec.134231.HIheavyindustrialdistrict.
Farmequipmentstoresandrepairestablishments.
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Freightterminals.
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ARTICLEV.SUPPLEMENTALREGULATIONS
134287.DonationDropboxes
Thepurposeofthischapteristoregulatetheplacementofunattendeddonationdropboxes
withinunincorporatedareasofthecounty.Theproceduresandrequirementsofthischapterare
intendedto:promotethecommunityshealth,safety,andwelfarebyregulatingunattendeddonation
boxesforclothingorothersalvageablepersonalproperty;ensurethatunattendeddonationboxesdo
notposeahazardtopedestrianandvehiculartraffic;ensurethatmaterialisnotallowedtoaccumulate
outsideoftheunattendeddonationboxeswhereitcanbescatteredbyadverseweatherconditions,
animalcontactsandhumanactivities;andestablishcriteriathatavoidattractingvermin,unsightliness,
andpublichealthhazards.Donationdropboxesshallbesubjecttothefollowing:
(1) Registrationrequired.
a. Allexistingdonationdropboxeserectedonlandwithinunincorporatedareasofthecounty
shall,within180daysoftheeffectivedateofthisordinance,beregisteredwiththeCommunity
DevelopmentAgency.NewdonationdropboxeserectedinunincorporatedCobbCounty,or
donationdropboxesexistingpriortoFebruary23,2016,thatisrelocatedonanylotwithin
unincorporatedCobbCounty,shallregisterwiththeCommunityDevelopmentAgency.
Registrationofthedonationdropboxesshallbeaccompaniedby:
i. Writtenapprovalfromthepropertyownerconsentingtotheplacementofthedonation
dropbox(es)ontheirproperty.Thisapprovalmustincludethename,physicaladdressand
phonenumberofthepropertyowner;
ii. Asiteplanordrawingdepictingthesize(height,width,andlength)andlocationofanyand
alldonationdropboxeslocatedontheproperty;and
iii. Informationidentifyingtheorganization(s)responsibleformaintenanceandmonetary
proceedsofthedonationdropbox(es),includingaphysicaladdress,contactname,phone
number,andwebsite(ifapplicable)fortheorganization(s).
b. Donationdropboxesnotregisteredwiththecommunitydevelopmentagencywithinthe
prescribedtimeframeshallberemovedattheexpenseofthepropertyowner,andmaybe
subjecttoenforcementandfinespursuanttoSection134287(5).Forthefirstyearofthis
program,staffwillholdinabeyanceanyremovalofdonationdropboxesuntilMarch1,2017to
provideadditionaltimetoeducatedonationdropboxoperatorsandpropertyownersofthe
requirementsofthiscode.
c. Theregistrationofthedonationdropboxshallbevalidforaperiodoffive(5)yearsafterwhich
theowneroroperatorofthedonationdropboxshallberequiredtoreregisterwiththecounty.
(2) Design,locationsafetyandmaintenancerequirements.
a. Donationdropboxesshallnotbeallowedinanyresidentialzoningdistrict,exceptonproperties
foraplacesofworshipallowedasaspecialexemptioninSec.134271(4).
b. Donationdropboxesarepermittedonlyonpropertieswherethereisanactiveprimaryuse.
c. Donationdropboxesshallnotbepermittedonvacantlotsorabandonedproperty.
d. Donationdropboxesmustbeplacedonapavedsurfaceandbelocatedtothesideorrearofthe
lot.ThelocationoftheDonationdropboxesmustmeettheminimumsetbackrequirementsfor
thelotandtheboxesmaynotbeplacedinanyfirelane,loadingzone,driveaislesorcirculation
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e. Thedonationdropboxesarenotpermittedtobelocatedinamannerthatobstructsvisibilityat
intersectionspertheCobbCountyDevelopmentStandardsoratanyotherlocationthatmay
causehazardousconditions,constituteathreattopublicsafety,orcreateacondition
detrimentaltosurroundinglanduses.
f. Themaximumsizeforanydonationdropboxshallbefive(5)feetinwidthbyfive(5)feetin
depthandseven(7)feetinheight.
g. Whenmultipledonationdropboxesarelocatedonanindividualproperty,theymustbe
adjacenttooneanother.Whenitisnotfeasibletoplacedonationdropboxesadjacenttoone
another,thentheymustnotbelocatedwithinthesameviewshed.
h. Thetotalallowablenumberofdonationdropboxesdependonbythesizeoftheparcelon
whichthedonationdropboxislocatedwiththefollowinglimitations:
i. Propertyequaltoorlessthanoneacreshallhaveamaximumofonedonationdropbox.
ii. Propertygreaterthanoneacreshallallowonedonationdropboxperacre.
i. Alldonationdropboxesmustbedesignedsothattheyaresecuredfromunauthorizedaccess.
j. Alldonationdropboxesshallhavethefollowingclearlyidentified,inwritingonthefaceofthe
box:
i. SpecificItemsandmaterialsrequestedfordonation,
ii. Informationidentifyingtheorganization(s)responsibleforthemaintenanceandmonetary
proceedsofthedonationdropboxincludingacontactname,phonenumber,andwebsite
fortheorganization(s).
iii. Statementthatnoitemsormaterialsmaybeleftoutsideofthebox
iv. Statementthattheboxisnotintendedforrefusedisposalandliquidsareprohibited.Do
notuseforgarbage,candyorfoodwrappers,drinkbottlesetc.
v. Inadditiontotherequirementsabove,thecountyissuedregistrationstickershallbeaffixed
tothefrontfaceofthedonationdropbox.
k. Eachdonationdropboxmustberegularlyemptiedofitscontentssothatitdoesnotoverflow.
l. Alldonateditemsmustfitandbecontainedinthedonationdropbox.Donateditemsor
materialsshallnotremainorbeallowedoutsideofdonationdropboxesandtheareasaround
eachbox.
m. Theowneroroperatorofthedonationdropbox,aswellasthepropertyowneroftheparcel,
shallberesponsibleformaintainingtheareaaroundeachdonationdropboxsothatitisfreeof
litter,garbage,andanyotherundesirablematerial.
n. Failuretomaintainthedonationdropboxortheareasurroundingthedonationdropboxmay
resultinremovalofthedonationdropbox,attheexpenseofthepropertyownerand/orowner
oroperatorofthedonationdropbox,andthepropertyownerand/orowneroroperatorofthe
donationdropboxshallbeprohibitedfromfuturedonationdropboxesbeingallowedonthis
siteforaperiodoffive(5)years.
o. Thepropertyownermayremovethedonationdropboxfromtheirpropertyatanytime
regardlessofavalidregistrationbythecounty.
(3) Awaiverofthetotalallowablesizeandnumberofdonationdropboxesmayberequestedby
submittingalettertotheCommunityDevelopmentDirector,orhis/herdesignee,thatdemonstrates
compliancewiththefollowingconditions:
a. Thesiteissolelyoccupiedbyapublic,educational,notforprofit,orreligioususeorfacility
b. Thelocation,design,andmaintenanceofthedonationdropbox(es)isotherwisein
conformancewithsubsections134287(2)and134287(3).
(4) Noticetoviolation
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a. IfaviolationofChapter134287isdocumented,thepropertyownerand/oroperatorofthe
donationdropboxshallberesponsibleforensuringcompliancewiththeregulationsofthis
section.
b. WiththefirstviolationofChapter134287,thepropertyownerand/oroperatorofthedonation
dropboxshallberequiredprovideawrittenplantotheCommunityDevelopmentAgency
Director,ofhisorherdesignee,toensurefullcompliancewiththeregulationscontainedinthis
sectionwithin5days.Thepropertyownerand/oroperatorofthedonationdropboxshallbe
subjecttoafineofupto$100.00.
c. WiththesecondviolationofChapter134287,thepropertyownerand/oroperatorofthe
donationdropboxshallberequiredtoshowrecordsandlogsforcompliancewithSection134
287(2)and134287(3)andwillberequiredtohireaprivatecompanytoassisttheminongoing
compliancewiththissection.Thepropertyownerand/oroperatorofthedonationdropbox
shallbesubjecttoafineofupto$500.00.
d. WiththethirdoranyadditionalviolationofChapter134287,thepropertyownerand/or
operatorofthedonationdropboxshallberequiredtoremovethedonationdropboxfromthe
propertyattheexpenseofthepropertyownerand/oroperatorofthedonationdropboxwithin
thirty(30)daysofthenoticeofviolation.Thepropertyownershallbesuspendedfromhavinga
donationdropboxatthislocationforaperiodoffive(5)yearsandshallbesuspendedfrom
operatinganynewdonationdropboxesinunincorporatedCobbCountyforaperiodoffive(5)
years.Thepropertyownerand/oroperatorofthedonationdropboxshallbesubjecttoafineof
upto$1,000.00.
134288Temporaryresidentialdumpsters.
(1) Onlyonetemporaryresidentialdumpsterunitmaybeplacedonaresidentialproperty.
(2) Atemporaryresidentialdumpsterunitshallonlybeplacedonahardenedsurfaceandshallbe
locatedatthefurthestpointawayfromthestreet.
(3) Atemporaryresidentialdumpsterunitorsimilarenclosureislimitedto30daysonapropertyduring
any365dayperiodbeginningonthedateoftheplacementoftheunit.
(4) Innoeventshallatemporaryresidentialdumpsterorsimilarenclosurebeplacedinapublicstreet
orontherightofway.
(5) Innoeventshallatemporaryresidentialdumpsterorsimilarenclosureposeanobstructionfor
publicsafety.
(6) Incaseswherethereisanactivebuildingpermittosignificantlyperformamajorremodeltoan
existinghomeortoconstructanewhomethetemporaryresidentialdumpsterunitorsimilar
enclosuremaybeplacedonthepropertyaslongasthereisanactivebuildingpermitandworkis
progressingtothesatisfactionofthebuildingofficial.Onlydebrisfromthepermittedconstruction
activityispermittedinatemporaryresidentialdumpster.Innoeventwillthetemporaryresidential
dumpsterunitbeallowedtoremainonapropertyforover180days.Atthetimeofissuanceofa
certificateofoccupancyorletterofcompletiontheremovalofthetemporaryresidentialdumpster
unitwillberequiredwithinfivedaysaftertheissuancedate.Ifnodrivewaywithahardenedsurface
existsonthepropertywhereanewhomeisbeingconstructed,agravelpadshallbeprovidedfor
placementofthetemporaryresidentialdumpstertopreventerosiononthesite.
(7) Incaseswhereahardshipcanbedemonstrated,thedirectorofcommunitydevelopmentmaygrant
anextensiononapropertyfor30days.Onlythree(3)30dayextensionsmaybegrantedata
specificsitebythedirectorofcommunitydevelopment.Anyadditionalrequestforanextension
maybeconsideredbytheboardofcommissionerszoninghearingasanotherbusinessagenda
item.Ahardshipmaybecausedbyanaccidentalorunintentionalfire,flood,naturaldisasteror
othercircumstancespresentedonacasebycasebasisthatcreatesaneedforadditionaltimefor
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documentanddemonstrate,inwriting,tothedirectorthebasisfortherequiredextension.
ARTICLEVI.SIGNS
DIVISION1.GENERALLY
Sec.134313.Generalregulations.
(o) Electronicsigns.
(1) Thefollowingshallapplytoallelectronicsigns:
j. Electronicsignsshallnotbeallowedinresidentialzones;exceptfortheymaybeallowedon
propertiesonfiveacresormoreusedforplacesofreligiousworshipwhicharelocatedonan
arterialroadway(thesesignstobeincompliancewithallotherrequirementsofthesign
codeandelectronicsigncode).
(p)Prohibitedsigns.
(5)Permanentortemporarywindowsignswhichcovermorethan50percentofthewindowglass
surfaceareaofeachpaneofglass.
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