Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control 

Jefferson and Talmo’s soil erosion ordinance is contained within the Land Use Management Code (see Article 13).  The Department of Planning and Development is a local issuing authority.  Review of soil erosion and sedimentation control plans is undertaken by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation District, in Winder, but plans are submitted to the Department of Planning and Development and then routed to the district. 

Flood Plain Management 

The flood damage prevention ordinance for Jefferson and Talmo is contained within the Land Use Management Code (see Article 14).  Flood insurance rate maps can be viewed online at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map Service Center; or, contact the Department to view a hard copy of flood insurance rate maps. 

Georgia Stormwater Management Manual 

The cities of Jefferson and Talmo require conformance of development plans to the requirements of the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual. 

Land Development Requirements 

The specifications for development are contained within Articles 27 and 28 of the Land Use Management Code.  The requirements differ among exurban/rural (Article 27) and suburban/urban (Article 28) areas.   

Construction Specifications 

Standard specifications and standard drawings, including those for water and sewer systems, are available for review and download on Department of Public Works (Jefferson) web page (see Departments).