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 Norcross
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 105. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 105-2. Local amendments.  

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  • For the purposes of this chapter, the following articles of the development regulations are amended as follows:

    (a)

    Section 110-40. Definitions .

    Board of commissioners , read Mayor and Council.

    Comprehensive plan , read City of Norcross Land Use Plan as amended.

    County , read city.

    Department , read Community Development Department.

    Engineering department , read Community Development Department and/or consulting engineer as applicable.

    Erosion control regulations , read city erosion and sediment control ordinance (chapter 109, article II).

    Planning commission , read city Planning and Zoning Board.

    Zoning resolution , read city zoning ordinance, (chapter 115) as amended.

    Add the following definition:

    Long-range road classification map of the comprehensive plan , read official thoroughfare map of the city.

    (b)

    Section 310-10.1 Application .

    310-10.1.1 Exemption . All existing one- and two-family residences which are to be adapted to other than residential use are exempted from all site improvements required by this regulation, other than those necessary for fire, handicapped, traffic or pedestrian safety provided that the existing structure is used without any increase in square footage; and provided that parking is limited to no more than a total of five parking spaces; and provided that there are no changes to the existing curb cut except to accommodate the required driveway section. In the event a change in parking space is required under the applicable zoning ordinance, such parking shall be provided in the rear.

    (c)

    Section 360-10. Incorporation of Standard Drawings .

    Section 360-10.3 Standard drawings . Add under drawings sheet #106 the following: Retaining walls over two feet high constructed of railroad ties treated with oil based preserving processes (creosote) shall be prohibited except on single-family owner occupied lots.

    (d)

    Section 360-70. Access and right-of-way requirements; and street improvement and construction requirements .

    Section 360-70.1(D) The creation of private streets must be heard and approved by Council at a public meeting . The Council shall consider whether the creation of a private street is in the best interest of the citizens of the city, the impact to interconnectivity within the city road network, and the creation of future maintenance issues. Should the Council approve the use of a private street, the street and privately owned utility area shall be constructed to the roadway construction standards of the city of Norcross, as contained herein. All private streets shall be owned in common by a home owners association within a development and shall be recorded as a common area parcel. All private streets shall have a street sign stating "Private Street" or "Private Road" installed in a prominent location prior to the recording of a final plat.

    (e)

    Section 1000-70. Underground facilities . Add to the text of Section 1000-70 the following:

    Section 1000-70.5 In residential subdivisions all electrical utilities shall be under ground.

    (f)

    Section 900-90. Sidewalks .

    Section 900-90.2 Delete the text of Section 900-90.2 and replace with the following: Sidewalks shall be required in all new developments requiring a development permit excluding minor development permits. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of four feet wide and shall be required on both sides of the right-of-way.

    (g)

    Section 810-10 General Requirements . Add to the text of Section 810-10 the following:

    Section 810-10.4 Surface drainage . All drainage in right-of-way or proposed right-of-way shall be piped using reinforced concrete pipe. Also road culverts, even if private roads, shall be reinforced concrete pipe.

    (h)

    Chapter 400. Soil Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control . Chapter 500 is superseded by Chapter 109, Article VIII of the city code.

    (i)

    Chapter 500. Riparian Buffers . Chapter 500 is superseded by Chapter 105, Article II of the city code.

    (j)

    Chapter 630. Tree Preservation and Replacement Regulations . Chapter 630 is superseded by Chapter 113 of the city code.

(Code 1979, § 8-3-2; Code 1998, § 94-2; Ord. No. 11-95, 8-7-1995; Ord. No. 08-97, § I, 5-5-1997; Ord. No. 06-2007, 2-5-2007; Ord. No. 03-2014, pt. I, 9-2-2014; Ord. No. 06-2017 , pt. I, 11-6-2017)