Atlanta is a landlocked city located approximately 250 miles from the nearest coastline and has no coastal development regulations. Georgia's Coastal Marshlands Protection Act and Shore Protection Act apply only to the six coastal counties (Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh). Atlanta's waterfront regulations focus on the Chattahoochee River, Peachtree Creek, and other inland waterways.
While Atlanta has no coastal ordinances, development along the Chattahoochee River is governed by the Metropolitan River Protection Act (MRPA) administered by the Atlanta Regional Commission. The MRPA establishes a 2,000-foot corridor along the Chattahoochee within the metro area with restrictions on land disturbance, impervious surfaces, and building setbacks. Properties near Peachtree Creek, Proctor Creek, and South River are subject to floodplain and stream buffer regulations rather than coastal rules.
Not applicable. Atlanta has no coastal development ordinances. Properties along the Chattahoochee River are subject to MRPA regulations enforced by the Atlanta Regional Commission, with violations potentially resulting in project denial or required modifications.
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