Hall County
Residential
Final Plat
Planning Department
Engineering Division
Traffic Engineering Division
Fire Services
Gainesville Public Utilities
Environmental Health
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Hall County Final Subdivision Plat Checklist
Subdivision Name
Date Entered:
Developer:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
Phone _________________________________
Surveyor/Engineer
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Phone:___________________________________
Public water
Individual well
Site Location
Tax parcel number
Total Acreage
Zoning district
Number of lots
Individual septic
Public sewer
Linear feet of road
Date Approved ______________________________________________________________________
Approved Road Names
Where ** is indicated in column, please add remarks in notation form on the plat. Please
place all notes in the order they appear on this review sheet.
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 PROVIDE THREE (3) 11 X 17 COPIES OF THE FINAL
SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ADDRESSING. THE ENTIRE
SUBDIVISION MUST BE ON ONE (1) SHEET. THIS MUST BE
PROVIDED BEFORE THE FINAL PLAT CAN BE PERMITTED AND
RECORDED.
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Please return this checklist with the original
plans
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Total acreage of site
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Number of lots
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Minimum lot size
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Proposed use of each lot
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Water supply system
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Sewer system
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Length of roads in linear feet
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Phasing of subdivision
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Estimate time of completion
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An outline of any proposed organization to control a portion or all of the tract,
i.e. Homeowners Association
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Notice of intent to dedicate any portion of the property to the public
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Name of subdivision
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Name and address of owner of record
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Name and address of subdivider
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Date of plat drawing, graphic scale, north point, notation as to the reference of
bearings to magnetic, true north, or grid north
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Location of tract (Militia District, Land District and Land Lot), giving area of
each individual lot
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Primary control point to which all dimensions, angles, bearings, and similar data
on the plat shall be referred
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Tract boundary lines, right-of-way lines of streets, easements, and other right-ofway and property lines of all lots with accurate dimensions; bearings or
deflection angles, radii arcs, and central angles of all curves
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Name of each street
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Minimum setback lines on all lots and other sites
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Location and description of monuments
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Names of recorded owners of adjoining unplatted land
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Reference to recorded subdivision plats of adjoining platted land by record name,
date, and number, when known
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Certification by surveyor as to the accuracy of the survey and plat
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Lot lines with dimensions and lot area
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When the tract of land to be subdivided abuts on U.S. Government property, then
the final plat of the subdivided land shall show a tie r ties of land lot lines
conforming to U.S. Government take line descriptions
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When lots are located on a curve or when side lot lines are at angles other than
ninety 90 degrees, the lot width at the building line shall be shown
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Lots or sites numbered in numerical order and blocks lettered alphabetically. In
general, all lots should be numbered in numerical sequence without using block
letters
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When the subdivided property abuts Buford Dam Reservoir property or
easement, the 1,070-foot contour line shall be shown and designated “Lake
Sidney Lanier—Normal Lake Level” and the 1,085-foot contour line shall be
shown and designated “Lake Sidney Lanier—Maximum Lake Level”
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Location, dimensions and purpose of all drainage structures and of any
easements, including slope easements, if required, and public utility right-of-way
lines, and any areas to be reserved, donated, or dedicated to public use of sites for
other than residential use with notes stating their purpose and limitations; and any
areas to be reserved by deed covenant for common uses of all property owners
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Any creek or stream bank buffer setback shall be noted and indicated on all lots
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Places for certificates and statements specified in Section 305
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Attached letter from county commission office verifying zoning and any zoning
conditions if applicable
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Statement that reads: “If during the construction of roads, utilities, etc., the
natural topography was altered in such a manner as to significantly change the
grade of any building lot, the Hall County Zoning Board of Adjustment shall not
deem such alteration a physical hardship if setbacks cannot be met by the ensuing
topography”
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The property’s zoning, building setbacks, minimum house size (if applicable),
and any other notes as determined necessary
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A notation indicating that all requirements as specified in Section 17.280 of the
Hall County Zoning Regulation, Tree Protection shall be met upon the building
of residential houses
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A notation that states: “The side and rear setback of corner lots shall be
determined by the orientation of the dwelling”
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If the subdivision is located within the North Oconee Watershed Protection Area,
all appropriate creek and stream bank setbacks and lot density requirements shall
be noted and/or indicated on individual lots
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If the subdivision is zoned PRD (planned residential development) all
requirements pertaining to the building of residences shall be noted or shown on
the plat. Such information would include minimum house size, architectural
style, or orientation
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If lots within the subdivision have frontage on an arterial road, the setback from
the centerline of the road is noted and shown
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA
JAMES H. MILLER, P.E. POST OFFICE DRAWER 1435
County Engineer GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30503
Phone: 770/531-6800
Fax: 770/531-3945
SUBDIVISION PLAN REVIEW
FINAL PLAT CHECKLIST
S/D Name:
Reviewer:
Tammie Walker Date:
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S/D Name, Total Acres.
Name & Address of owner of record.
Date of plat drawing, graphic scale, north arrow.
Notation as to reference of bearings to magnetic, true north, or grid north.
Location of tract (LL, Land District, G.M.D.) giving area of each individual lot.
Tract boundary lines, street R/W lines, easements, & other R/W lines.
30 ft. radius @ intersections, min 60 ft. radius in cul-de-sac.
Property lines of lots with accurate dimen., bearings, deflection angles,
radii arc, & central angles of all curves.
Each street name.
Min. setback lines on lots and other sites.
Location and description of monuments.
Name of recorded owners of adjoining unplatted land.
Surveyor certificate-accuracy of survey and plat.
When the tract of land to be subdivided abuts on U.S. Govt. property, then the Final Plat of the subdivided
land shall
show a tie or ties of Land Lot lines.
When the subdivided property abuts Buford Dam Reservoir property or easement, Lake Sidney Lanier
notes are
required.
Location, dimensions and purpose of all drainage structures and of any easements, including slope
easements, if
required, and public utility right -of-way lines, and any areas to be reserved, donated, or dedicated to public
use of sites
for other than residential use with notes stating their purpose and limitations; and of any areas to be
reserved by deed
covenant for common uses of all property owners.
Places for certificates and statements specified in Section 3.07.
Sidewalk and pavement statements and details if not installed.
Corrected digital copy of final plat and Stormwater detention facility.
Show 5 feet perpetual easement and note
Show Construction easements
Fire Hydrant locations.
Disposal Areas.
Check R/W of streets between old and new phases. Make sure R/W from previous phase matches with new
phase.
As built Stormwater detention facility with state coordinate system and fence detail.
Note: No obstruction shall be built, constructed or planted in the access easement (s) to the storm water
management facility (ies).
Vicinity Map.
Bond.
Sign Payment.
Punch List.
James Miller Review.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TRAFFIC engineering division
HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA
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SCOTT G. PUCKETT
POST OFFICE DRAWER 1435
Traffic Engineer
GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30503
Phone: 770/531-6800
Fax: 770/531-3945
ACCESS PLAN REVIEW SHEET
DEVELOPMENT:
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LOCATION:
____________________________________________________
REVIEW DATE: ________________REVIEWED BY:
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ITEMS:
___ 1. Location sketch map.
___ 2. North arrow.
___ 3. Scale in feet per inch. The scale should be 1”=20’ or larger. If a smaller scale is used on
the overall plans, then the access details and work on the roadway right-of-way must be enlarged.
___ 4. Show existing features with dash or “light” lines and all proposed features with solid or
“heavy” lines.
___ 5. Show the distance from the centerline of the roadway to the right-of-way line.
___ 6. Show the width of existing roadway pavement, lane lines and lane widths.
___ 7. Show State Route numbers and U.S. numbers (if applicable) and names of all roadways
which appear on the plans.
___ 8. Show the distance from one corner of the property, measured along the right-of- way line,
to the centerline of the nearest named intersecting roadway or highway.
___ 9. Show the location of existing and proposed structures.
___ 10. Show the posted speed limit of the roadway on which access is desired (note if none
posted).
___ 11. Show all existing roadway signs within the frontage being developed (note if none
exists).
___ 12. Show the distance between structures or foundations on the property and right-of-way
lines.
___ 13. Show the proposed driveway(s) or roadway(s) – include the width to the face of the
proposed curb or to the edge of asphalt if no curb is proposed or required.
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___ 14. Show the proposed decel lane(s), left turn lane(s), tapers, and lane shifts (if applicable)
include lengths, widths, and required pavement markings.
___ 15. Add the following notes:
___ “Contact Hall County Engineering at (770) 531-6800 24 hours (minimum) prior to
required inspections. Hall County must inspect subgrade, base, and be present during paving”.
___ “Sawcut required at edge of existing pavement to provide joint uniformity”.
___ “All temporary traffic control must be in accordance with the current edition of the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.”
___ 16. Show the angle of the proposed driveway(s) or roadway(s) to the roadway alignment.
___ 17. Show the distance between driveway(s) or roadway(s) to the property line measured
along the right-of-way line.
___ 18. Show the distance between driveways or roadways if more than one is proposed.
___ 19. Show the radii of all curves on the proposed driveway(s) or roadway(s) measured to the
face of the proposed curb or edge of pavement as applicable.
___ 20. Show the sight distances from each proposed driveway or roadway using the standards
for intersection sight distance set forth in the current edition of AASHTO’s “A Policy on
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets”.
___ 21. Access profile – including all lanes of existing roadway and the proposed access
to the right-of-way line. Include percent slope.
___ 22. D.O.T. driveway permit (if applicable) – required prior to Hall County Traffic
Engineering approval.
___ 23. Pavement cross section detail.
___ 24. Pavement marking details.
___ 25. Curb and gutter detail (including end taper).
___ 26. Street lighting preliminary letter from electric utility company (Subdivision
requirement)
NOTE: Items marked with a red “X” must be corrected prior to Hall County Traffic
Engineering approval.
COMMENTS:
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Hall County Fire Services
Development Comments
1. A water main with hydrants spacing as necessary to facilitate a 300-foot lay of fire
hose to any portion of all buildings. This distance is measured ‘as the truck travels’.
All fire hydrants shall be capable of providing a minimum flow of 1250 gallons per
minute.
2. Hydrants and mains shall be installed and under pressure before any combustible
construction is started.
3. Certification and flow tests shall be provided to the Fire Department after installation
of the water mains.
4. Every building hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department vehicles.
5. Maintain access for emergency vehicles around and to all buildings under
construction. i.e.: In times of rain or mud, roads shall be capable of carrying the
weight of a fire truck by being paved or having a crushed stone base etc. This
emergency access shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide (NFPA 1141).
6. All burning of land clearing debris must be done according to Hall County Fire
Services and EPD regulations.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to David Kimbrell Hall County Fire
Marshal at 770-531-6838.
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FINAL PLAT / AS-BUILT PLAN REVIEW
CHECKLIST
Gainesville Public Utilities
Department
FOR
WATER MAINS AND
SANITARY SEWERS
JANUARY 2003
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PROJECT NAME
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PLANS RECEIVED
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PLANS REVIEWED
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PLANS RETURNED TO ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
WITH CORRECTIONS TO BE MADE
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REVIEWED BY: _______________________________PHONE#:_________________
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COMMENTS:___________________________________________________________
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**ORIGINAL RED-LINE COMMENTS MUST BE RETURNED WITH REVISED
PLANS FOR FINAL PLAN APPROVAL. CONTACT PLAN REVIEWEE AND
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT FOR PLAN APPROVAL/SIGN-OFF. **
GENERAL
1)_______
2 sets of preliminary drawings furnished for initial review.
2)_______
Final plat and/or as-built drawings shall bear the following note:
Owners Dedication Certificate
City of Gainesville
Hall County, Georgia
The owner of the land shown on this plat and whose name
is subscribed thereto, and in person or through a duly
authorized agent, acknowledges that this plat was made
from an actual survey and dedicated to the City of
Gainesville forever, all water mains, sanitary sewers,
easements, and associated appurtenances thereon shown.
Owner___________________________________________
Date ____________________________________________
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3)_______
Plans stamped by Professional Engineer or Registered Land Surveyor.
4)_______
Legible project location map provided.
5)_______
Elevation data referenced to mean sea level (MSL) and survey referenced
to state-plane coordinate system.
WATER
1)_______
Label existing perpetual water main easements.
2)_______
Label all pipe sizes and pipe material. (Including casing pipe if applicable)
3)_______
Label all water valve locations and sizes.
4)_______
5)_______
Include 3 distance references to fixed objects for all valves excluding fire
hydrant lead valves. Do not reference valves to one another. If drawing
becomes illegible, include enlarged drawing of water valve details.
Label tapping sleeves and valves and back tap if applicable.
6)_______
Label all pipe fittings including tees, bends, reductions, etc.
SEWER
1)_______
Label existing perpetual sanitary sewer easements.
2)_______
Label all pipe sizes and pipe material.
applicable)
3)_______
Label all existing manholes and service line clean-outs.
4)_______
Label manhole deflection angles.
5)_______
Include sanitary sewer profile with following information:
Pipe size, material, and slope
A.
B.
C.
D.
(Including casing pipe if
Pipe size, material, and slope
Pipe length between manholes
Manhole numbers corresponding to plan view numbers
Manhole elevations (top, invert in, invert out, outside drop at top and
bottom
E. Existing utility crossings
F. Finished grade
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BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND PRETREATMENT
1)_______
Show location of existing fire vault and associated appurtenances.
2)_______ Show location and type of existing pretreatment device (i.e. grease trap,
lint/hair trap, oil interceptor, muffin monster, etc.) and sample station
manhole.
3)_______
Show location and type of existing backflow preventers (i.e. double check
valve, double detector check valve, reduced pressure zone (R.P.Z.), etc.)
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Jim Martin, Commissioner
Kathleen E. Toomey, M. D., M. P. H., Division Director
Melody A. Stancil, M. D., District Health Director, DHR District 2
Georgia Department of Human Resources - Two Peachtree Street, NW - Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
Division of Public Health - Two Peachtree Street, NW - Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
Division of Public Health - District 2 - 1280 Athens Street, SE - Gainesville, GA 30501 (770 535-5743
Hall County Environmental Health - 450 Prior Street, SE - Gainesville, GA 30501 (770)531-3973
Final Subdivision Checklist
Developers must turn in a final plat for review prior to providing copies for signing.
Combined on one sheet, the following is required:
1. Proposed lot lines an property line dimensions
2. 2' topography contours
3. Level 3 soil evaluation boundary lines and legend (if a level 3 is done for preliminary review,
the soil scientist must complete an update at the time of the final. This will reflect any
alterations when the roads are built)
4. Lot sizes exceeding 2 acres must have soil evaluations in the area of development (where
the preliminary and secondary sewage systems are to be placed). This soil study area must
be a minimum of one acre.
5. 50' drain line setbacks from creeks, rivers, streams and lakes
6. 100' drain line setbacks (radius) from all wells or spring heads located within 100' of property
boundaries
7. Location of flood plain if applicable
8. Location of 1085 elevation in association with property located on Lake Lanier
9. All existing and proposed easements needed for lot size calculation in accordance with Hall
County Board of Health lot size requirements
10. List of non-restricted area for each lot when calculated by in accordance with the Board of
Health requirements
11. Soil boundary lines must be placed on the final plat used for recording (this can be done on
the main plat or as a 2nd sheet (e.g. sheet 2 of 2) etc.)
Minimum lot size: See attached sheets for lot size calculation (Hall County Board of Health
Resolution, Dec., 2001)
Developers must turn in a final plat for review prior to providing copies for signing. The
HCEHD may require statements to be placed on the final plat that would be specific to
the development.
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Located within the plans:
A statement about potable water (individual wells or is public water available to this property)
Lot sizes stated according to Board of Health minimum lot size resolution. This includes the
total lot square footage, the square footage excluded, and the square footage remaining (total
minus excluded)
Separate:
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Soil legend sheets which include soil names, symbol legend, depth to bedrock, depth to
seasonal high water table, % of slope, estimated percolation rate, depth to optimum
percolation, provided by soil scientist
• If soil map is updated, must submit a copy of the new soil map showing soil boundaries and
boring locations
• Vicinity map
• Must pay $25.00 per lot prior to or at time of approval of preliminary plans. The fee is
charged per lot turned in on the initial review
The HCEHD may require statements to be placed on the final plat that would be specific to
the development.
Please refer any specific questions to either Tim Callahan or Patricia Lacey by calling (770)
531-3973.
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