Duluth UDC § 1101.04

1. The approval of a Concept Plan for a multi-family or nonresidential project allows a property to be developed in smaller portions within the context of the plan for the entire property. Approval of a Concept Plan also allows early issuance of a clearing and grubbing or a grading permit for an appropriate portion of the project. 2. A Development Permit is issued by the Planning and Development Director based on review and approval of a Site Plan and other development plans for construction of the project. 3. A Building Permit is issued by the Planning and Development Director based on review and approval of architectural plans. Buildings falling under the authority of the Fire Marshal shall be approved by the Fire Marshal prior to issuance of the building permit. 4. Driveway and sign permits are issued by the Planning and Development Department. 296 | P a g e Article Eleven. Procedures and Permits 5. Receipt and approval by the Planning and Development Director (for street improvements, landscaping and drainage) and the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (for water and sewer) of accurate descriptions of the as-built condition of public improvements is required in order to authorize issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 6. An executed Development Performance and Maintenance Agreement, with appropriate maintenance warranty and performance guarantee documents attached, along with a warranty for landscaping materials, is received and approved by the Planning and Development Director. 7. Acceptance of dedication deeds, easement agreements and improvement guarantees, if any, by the City Council is also required. 8. Permanent electric power and occupancy of the building is authorized by the Planning and Development Director based on final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 9. At the end of the maintenance period, all public improvements will be inspected by the Planning and Development Department. After the developer has made any required repairs, the maintenance surety will be released by the City and the public improvements will be accepted into perpetual maintenance.