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***NOTICES***
On August 10, the Planning Commission will review the draft revisions to the Zoning Ordinance as a text amendment case during their normally scheduled meeting, to be held at 6:00 PM in City Council chambers, 3rd floor of City Hall, 10 N. Public Square. This draft document can be found in the ORDINANCES section of this page.
On March 4, City Council voted to adopt a new Business Park Overlay District for the Highland 75 Business Park, located just off Interstate 75 on Cass-White Rd. The park includes properties both inside the City limits and in portions of unincorporated Bartow County. The overlay district has been adopted by the City and County in an effort to encourage quality new development and provide uniform land use and development standards for the park.
The Council has voted to reduce Impact Fees to zero (0) for new building permits. If you have any questions, please call our office at 770-387-5600.
Community Services
The Community Services Division of the department processes licenses, as well as coordinates permits, inspections, and code enforcement activities.
Development
The development review process is a mechanism for developers, builders, engineers/designers, and others to interface with the departments of the city that have involvement with any type of development or construction.
Planning
The planning function of the department is the implementation of the policies, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
Zoning
Zoning is a tool to help implement land-use and development policies. Due to the nature of the procedures (legal advertising, public posting, public hearings, etc), zoning is the most visible function of the development process. If you would like to know the zoning of a particular piece of property, call our department at 770-387-5600.
Departmental personnel provide professional staff assistance to the following:
> Alcohol Control Board
> Board of Zoning Appeals
> Historic Preservation Commission
> Planning Commission
Cartersville is a thriving, growing community of approximately 20,000 residents, 29 square miles in size, and located 45 miles northwest of Atlanta on Interstate 75. The total Bartow County population is approximately 100,000.
In an effort to maintain the existing character of the city, five historic districts have been adopted: Cassville-Cherokee, Downtown Business District, Granger Hill, Olde Town, and West End. In an effort to encourage new quality development, the Business Park Overlay District and Main Street Overlay District have been adopted.
Additionally, the department is assisting in an effort to identify and encourage revitalization of some of Cartersville's older neighborhoods.
Building Permits
City departments, and County Water & Sewer if the project is a county-served City site, must sign approval of the building permit application before issuance of a permit. Submit two (2) copies of the building plans for review to the Planning & Development office.
In order to purchase a building permit, a contractor must show a current business license before a permit is issued. If the person requesting the permit is the homeowner, a current business license is not required. Impact fees are assessed when someone applies for a building permit.
For Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Sprinkler contractors, you must show a current copy of your business and State license in order to purchase a permit.
For Asbestos contractors, Asbestos reports and a current business license are required to purchase a Demolition Permit. If the person requesting the permit is the homeowner, just an Asbestos report will be required. If Asbestos is found at the location(s), the removal process will also need to be noted on the Asbestos report.
In designated historic districts, exterior structural modifications to a building and changes to the grounds surrounding a building require a Certificate of Preservation from Cartersville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) prior to issuance of a building permit.
Civil (construction) Plans
Before submitting civil plans, a concept meeting is required and can be scheduled by contacting the Planning & Development office at 770-387-5600. Erosion and Sediment Control Plans must be designed by a certified professional who has completed the Level II certification requirement and the certification number must be placed on the civil plans in a conspicuous place (cover sheet).
Sidewalk a minimum of five (5) feet in width is required for new commercial and industrial developments as well as new residential subdivisions. Sidewalk in subdivisions is required along at least one side of the street.
When submitting civil plans, the following is required: ten (10) copies of plans, a check for applicable fees, one (1) copy of the hydrology study if applicable, and a filled-out land disturbance permit (LDP) application. Plans for projects involving 1.1 or more disturbed acres must be designed according to the standards of the Georgia EPD checklist for either GAR 100001 (mostly commercial & industrial) or GAR 100003 (residential subdivisions).
Plans must be submitted to the Planning & Development office and will be distributed to each department. Plans will be reviewed and comments will be given to project representatives two (2) weeks after they are received. When submitting revised plans, the following is required: seven (7) copies of plans and a $50 resubmittal fee. Revised plans will be reviewed and comments given to project representatives one (1) week after the Monday on which they are received. Before an LDP is issued, a preconstruction meeting is required.
Sign Information
Review proposed signs with City staff before ordering a sign to ensure compliance with City standards. Signs are prohibited which are erected or maintained upon trees, utility poles, or painted or drawn upon rocks or other natural features. Signs located in a public right-of-way are prohibited except those belonging to a government agency, public service agency, or railroad.
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