The following summarizes the roles of those involved in the administration and enforcement of the Oconee County Unified Development Code, as more specifically detailed in the appropriate Articles of this Development Code. See particularly the Responsible Parties for Application Processing Section of the Procedures and Permits Article of this Development Code.

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A)

a.

The Planning Director is responsible for the receipt, review and processing of all applications for rezoning, special use approval, project approval of preliminary subdivision plats and site plans, approval of final subdivision plats, text amendments, and for applications for all permits required by this Code.

b.

The Planning Director is responsible for all administrative activities related to the use or occupancy of land and buildings under this Development Code.

c.

The Planning Director serves as the Secretary to the Planning Commission.

d.

The Planning Director shall receive and process all Special Exception Variances, Hardship Variances, Flood Damage Prevention Variances, and Appeals of Administrative Decisions filed with the County under the provisions of the Appeals Article of this Development Code.

e.

It shall be the duty of the Planning Director, and he or she is hereby given the authority, to administer and enforce the provisions of this Development Code.

f.

All inspections of building construction and land development activities, other than water or sewer installation but including erosion control measures and stormwater facilities, shall be performed by inspectors under the direction of the Planning Director.

g.

For specific administrative duties related to flood damage prevention, see the Flood Damage Prevention Section of the Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Article of this Development Code.

h.

It shall be the duty of the Oconee County Planning Director, and he or she is hereby given the authority, to administer and enforce the provisions of the Sign Regulations Article of this Development Code and to issue building permits for signs.

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A)

a.

The Public Works Director is responsible for the review of all applications related to the construction of development projects, the construction of streets, driveways, and related facilities, and recommendations to the Planning Director relating to the issuance of development permits.

b.

The Public Works Director is responsible for technical advice and assistance to the Planning Director in the enforcement of all requirements and restrictions of this Development Code relating to the engineering design of subdivision improvements and development projects, the construction of streets, their continued maintenance and operation, and coordination of the installation of public and private utilities by others.

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A)

a.

The Director of the Oconee County Water Resources Department oversees plan review and approval, and all inspections during installation, of all water and sanitary sewer lines and appurtenances during the land development process, pursuant to the Oconee County Water and Wastewater Standards adopted by the Board of Commissioners.

b.

The Water Resources Director administers and enforces all codes and ordinances relating to potable water supply and distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment, adopted by the Board of Commissioners.

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A)

The Environmental Services Division of the Oconee County Health Department is responsible for the review and approval of individual on-site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) and community water and sewerage systems inspection during installation, and enforcement of its rules and regulations.

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A; Res. of 2-4-2025(1), Exh. A)

The Oconee County Planning Commission shall hear and make recommendations on applications for zoning changes and, at the discretion of the Planning Director, amendments to the text of this Development Code, and shall carry out such other duties as delegated to it by the Board of Commissioners.

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A)

The Development Review Committee shall provide technical review of zoning applications, construction plans and other related items, and consist of representatives of the Planning and Code Enforcement, Public Works/Engineering, Water Resources, Health, EMA and/or other County Departments

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A)

In each case in this Development Code where the issuance of a permit or other action by any official of Oconee County, Georgia, is required and a time period for such action is specified by this Development Code or by applicable state law, then the failure of the official responsible for same to take such action or issue such permit shall be deemed an approval of the matter or the issuance of the permit, as the case may be. If at any place in the Development Code an action is required by any such official and no time frame is provided herein, then such timeframe shall be deemed to be 45 days and the failure to act to either approve or deny same shall be deemed an approval of the matter or the issuance of the permit, as the case may be.

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A)

From time to time, the Board of Commissioners may adopt fees for the issuance of permits, the submission of applications, and such other activities and authorizations as regulated by this Development Code, and may adopt schedules of dates, times and places as appropriate and necessary to regulate the application, review and hearing processes required by this Development Code.

(Res. of 10-1-2019(2), Exh. A)