Development Permitting

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control / Land Disturbance

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.  Unless exempt, a separate land disturbance permit application is required (see forms and permits).

Flood Plain Management

The flood damage prevention ordinance for Jefferson and Talmo is contained within the Land Use Management Code (see Articles 14A and 14B, respectively).  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.

Development Requirements

In addition to a land disturbance permit (unless exempt), a separate development permit application is required (see forms and permits). 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 in pdf format.