Gwinnett Index

Duluth UDC § 503.03

Application Requirements

Governing jurisdiction
Duluth

Land inside these city limits is governed by Duluth's own code and boards. A "Duluth, GA" mailing address is not proof of being inside them — most such addresses fall in unincorporated Gwinnett.

Boundary: US Census TIGERweb (Incorporated Places, ACS 2025 vintage), vintage 2025.

Article
5 — Subdivisions and Planned Developments
Pages in source
152
Adopted
2025-09-08
Amended through
2026-07-13
Source
Adopted PDF

Text

a. Existing Features Site Analysis. At time of development review, or if a zoning action is proposed, an existing features site analysis, sealed by a registered engineer or landscape architect, must be provided to identify areas that are most significant for designation as conservation areas. The existing features site analysis shall include the following information: 1. Property boundaries. 2. Delineation of streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and other hydrological features to include the source of this information. 3. All conservation areas labeled, as described in Section 505. 4. Topographic contours at intervals no greater than 2 feet. 5. Identification of tree lines, woodlands, open fields or meadows. 6. General soil type. 7. Delineation of steep slope areas (i.e. greater than 25% and at least 5,000 square feet contiguous area). 8. Identification of existing roads, structures and easements. 9. Identification of open space in adjacent developments including potential connection to existing trails and greenspace. b. Concept Plan. Based on the density determination (yield plan or calculation) and the existing features site analysis, an overall concept plan showing development of the entire tract shall be submitted by the developer for review and approval in accordance with the requirements and procedures of the Procedures and Permits Article of this Development Code (see the Concept Plan Specifications Section). If a zoning action is proposed, the rezoning site plan shall include the following information: 1. Delineation and specifications of conservation areas including calculations and exclusions, and any “pocket parks,” “greens,” play areas, or trail system to be constructed. 2. A typical detail on the plan indicating dwelling size, lot width, building setback lines, off-street parking, street trees, sidewalks, and street pavement and right-of-way width. 3. Lot width average, area and percent of floodplain specifications in tabular form; and density calculations (gross and net). 4. Conservation Area Management Plan. A conservation area management plan, meeting the requirements described herein, shall be prepared and submitted prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit.