Environmental Rules in Catoosa County, GA (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Catoosa County, Georgia.
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Stormwater Management
New development or redevelopment in unincorporated Catoosa County that creates 5,000 square feet or more of impervious surface, or disturbs an acre or more, must meet the county's post-development stormwater management standards under UDC Section 3.07.00. A Stormwater Management Department permit, engineered stormwater plan and, where required, a performance bond are required before construction begins.
Catoosa County Stormwater Management Rules
Significant RestrictionsCatoosa County Unified Development Code §§ 3.07.02, 3.07.07
1)New development that involves the creation of 5,000 square feet or more of impervious cover, or that involves other land development activities of one acre or more; ... the Catoosa County Stormwater Management Department ... may impose a penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 (depending on the severity of the violation) for each day the violation remains unremedied after receipt of the notice of vio...
Erosion Control
Anyone disturbing land in unincorporated Catoosa County needs a land-disturbance permit from the Stormwater Management Office before grading, clearing or building starts, under the county's Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance. The permit requires an approved erosion, sedimentation and pollution control plan, and violators face a civil penalty of up to $2,500 per day.
Catoosa County Erosion Control Permit
Significant RestrictionsCatoosa County Unified Development Code §§ 3.02.05, 3.02.07
1)No person shall conduct any land-disturbing activity within the jurisdictional boundaries of Catoosa County without first obtaining a permit from the Stormwater Management Office to perform such activity and providing a copy of Notice of Intent submitted to EPD if applicable. ... Any person who violates any provisions of this Section, or any permit condition or limitation established pursuant...
Flood Zones
Building, filling or altering land within a mapped special flood hazard area in unincorporated Catoosa County requires a development permit under the county's Flood Damage Prevention ordinance before any work starts. Violating the ordinance is a criminal offense punishable by up to a $1,000 fine, up to 30 days in jail, or both, with each day a separate offense.
Catoosa County Floodplain Development Permit
Significant RestrictionsCatoosa County Unified Development Code § 3.08.02
C.Establishment of Development Permit. A development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this Section prior to the commencement of any development activities. ... Any person who violates this Section or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $1,000.00 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both, and in ...
Flood Elevation Requirements
New construction and substantial improvements in a Catoosa County special flood hazard area must have their lowest floor, including any basement, elevated at least two and seven-tenths feet above the base flood elevation. That 2.7-foot freeboard, set in the county's Flood Damage Prevention ordinance, applies to houses and manufactured homes alike wherever FEMA base flood elevation data exists.
Catoosa County Flood Elevation Freeboard Rule
Significant RestrictionsCatoosa County Unified Development Code § 3.08.04
1)New Construction and/or Substantial Improvements. Where base flood elevation data are available, new construction and/or substantial improvement of any structure or manufactured home shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated no lower than two and seven-tenths feet above the base flood elevation. Should solid foundation perimeter walls be used to elevate a structure, openings s...
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