Erosion control in Fulton County follows the Georgia Erosion & Sedimentation Act (O.C.G.A. §12-7-1 et seq.) and the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia ('Green Book').
Any land disturbance over 5,000 sq ft (Atlanta) or 1 acre (state) requires Best Management Practices: silt fencing, construction entrances, sediment basins, and stabilization within 14 days. Plans must be designed by certified personnel under O.C.G.A. §12-7-19. 25-ft stream buffers (50 ft for trout streams) are mandatory under state Rule 391-3-7-.05. Fulton County issued buffer agreements override state minimums in some cases.
Stop-work; civil penalties up to $2,500/day per violation under §12-7-15; possible criminal misdemeanor for willful violations.
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