(Steps with * apply to all plans reviews)
Economic Development Quarterly
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Visioning
What: Op onal mee ng to receive staff feedback
prior to plans submission.
Who: Applicant and any staff requested by applicant.
When: Every other Wednesday morning. Must
register with ACC Planning Department by the prior
Friday.
Why: To provide guidance when plans may be very
preliminary and s ll in the idea stage.
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Review*
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Pre‐Conference
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What: This pre‐submi al conference is mandatory if it
is needed, but it is only triggered by certain
stormwater thresholds.
Who: Applicant and the ACC Development
Coordinator, ACC Stormwater Management, and
other site reviewers.
When: Scheduled with applicant and reviewers when
triggered.
Why: Ensure stormwater requirements are met.
Response*
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What: Applica on reviewed.
What: Feedback and comments about the plans
provided to applicant electronically.
Who: Athens‐Clarke County departments and other
outside agencies, if necessary based on the plans.
Who: Reviewing ACC departments and outside
agencies, if necessary.
When: Review schedule begins every Tuesday by noon
(architectural/building plans) and every other Tuesday When: 7 days from the Tuesday at noon schedule start
by noon (civil/site plans).
(architectural/building plans) or 14 days from the every
other Tuesday at noon schedule start (civil/site plans).
Why: Ensure plans meet requirements
Why: To provide any concerns about the plans.
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Adjustments
What: Applicant revises plans if needed due to
comments and resubmits for further feedback. Step
may be repeated if necessary.
Who: Applicant resubmits plans and ACC departments
or outside agencies respond.
When: Any me a er applicant has revised plans.
Resubmi al comments are provided within 7 days.
Why: Allows process to address review concerns.
Connec ons
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Roundtable*
What: Plans review roundtable conference.
Who: Applicable ACC departments and outside
agencies. Applicants may a end, but it is not required.
When: Thursday morning (architectural/building plans)
or every other Thursday a ernoon (civil/ site plans)
a er comments sent to applicant.
Why: Allows mul ple departments to share informa on
and answer or ask ques ons.
Public Perception of
Manufacturing
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What: Process to provide connec on of water and/or
sewer if it requires line extensions.
Who: Applicant and ACC Public U li es Department.
When: A er engineering plans are approved and
contract with the ACC Public U li es Department is
signed.
Why: To address any water and sewer connec on
issues prior to plan approval.
Applica on*
What: Applica on submi ed to ACC Planning
Department and fees checked. 75% of es mated fees
paid to ACC Building Permits & Inspec ons (120 W.
Dougherty St.).
Who: Applicant.
When: Any me, but review schedule begins at noon on
a Tuesday (architectural/building plans) or every other
Tuesday (civil/site pla