Environmental Rules in Gordon County, GA (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
In unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia, developers must provide stormwater management structures designed by a state approved professional for a 25-year storm, with stream crossings and bridges designed for a 100-year storm. Section 6.04.01 also ties them to the county floodplain regulations and soil erosion sedimentation ordinance.
Gordon County Stormwater and Drainage Requirements
Some RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code § 6.04.01
A.Stormwater management structures shall be provided by the developer as required in the County floodplain regulations and soil erosion sedimentation ordinance.B.All proposed stormwater management structures shall be designed and certified by an appropriate state approved professional, and shall be subject to the approval of the County.C.Stormwater management structures shall be designed based ...
Erosion Control
Land-disturbing activity in unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia needs a permit from the Building Inspection Department, backed by an erosion, sedimentation and pollution control plan. The Unified Land Development Code sets a 25-foot stream buffer, 50 feet on trout streams, and civil penalties up to $2,500 per day.
Erosion and Sediment Control Rules in Gordon County
Significant RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code §§ 3.06.04, 3.06.05 and 3.06.07
9.To the extent necessary, sediment in run-off water must be trapped by the use of debris basins, sediment basins, silt traps, or similar measures until the disturbed area is stabilized. ... 15.Except as provided in paragraph (16) and (17) of this subsection, there is established a twenty-five-foot buffer along the banks of all state waters, as measured horizontally from the point where vegetat...
Flood Zones
Anyone building in unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia needs a development permit before any work starts in an area of special flood hazard. The Unified Land Development Code adopts the FEMA Flood Insurance Study dated September 26, 2008, bars floodway encroachments, and punishes violations with a fine of up to $500, five days in jail, or both.
Floodplain Development Rules in Gordon County
Significant RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code §§ 3.01.06, 3.01.07, 3.01.13 and 3.01.18
A.The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its Flood Insurance Study (FIS), dated September 26, 2008 with accompanying maps and other supporting data and any revision thereto, are adopted by reference and declared a part of this section. ... A development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this section prior to the co...
Flood Elevation Requirements
New homes and substantial improvements in unincorporated Gordon County, Georgia must have the lowest floor, including the basement, elevated no lower than one foot above the base flood elevation where that data exists. Where no base flood elevation is mapped, the lowest floor must sit at least three feet above the highest adjacent grade.
Base Flood Elevation Rules in Gordon County
Some RestrictionsGordon County Unified Land Development Code §§ 3.01.18(A), 3.01.19(C) and 3.01.20(A)
A.New residential construction and/or substantial improvements. Where base flood elevation data are available, new construction and/or substantial improvement of any residential structure or manufactured home shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated no lower than one (1) foot above the base flood elevation. ... C.In special flood hazard areas without base flood elevation data, ...
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