The Office of Community Development consists of Planning and Zoning, Building Permits and Inspections, Code Enforcement, Occupational Tax, and Geographic Information Systems. The Community Development Department is responsible for the physical development of the City, ensuring that development of the City occurs in a manner which is safe, attractive, and efficient, as well as enhances the overall quality of life for our citizens. The activities of the Department range from maintaining the long range plans for the City to reviewing plans for new buildings and issuing business licenses. Our staff is here to serve the citizens of Villa Rica and to assist you in a helpful and friendly manner. DRAFT Development Regulations ORDINANCES OF INTEREST
Code Book of Ordinances Film Production Ordinance Effective 6-2-2016 Final Plat Process Food Truck Ordinance Effective 6-30-2016 Foreclosed and Vacant Property Ordinance Special Event Ordinance Effective 6-2-2016 Traffic Calming Effective 7-5-2016 Unified Development Code 6-7-2016 Utility Design & Construction Manual Utility Permit Ordinance Water and Sewer Tap Fees
APPLICATIONS Access/Right-of-Way Permit Application Administrative Variance Application Annexation Petition Boundary Line Adjustments - Plat Corrections Construction Plans Application Development Review Final Checklist - Commercial/Industrial Film Production Permit Application Final Plat Checklist-Residential Final Plat Transmittal Form-Residential Food Truck Permit Application Impact Analysis for Proposed Rezoning Minor Exception Application Minor Subdivision Application Obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy for Existing Buildings Planned Development Final Plan Application Rezoning Application Seasonal Sales Permit Application Sign Permit Application Site Development Plan Review Application Special Event Permit Application Vacant Property Registration Variance/Appeal Application Zoning Compliance Application INFORMATION Fire Hydrant Clearance FAQ's Fire Hydrant & Meter Clearance Brochure Tire Brochure When is a Permit Required? EROSION CONTROL Link to GASWCC 2016 Erosion Control Manual (Green Book) Erosion Control Checklists Erosion Control Approved Equivalent BMP List