PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR (912) 756-3735
DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION PACKET
THE UDO IS AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.richmondhill-ga.gov
UPDATED 6-6-17
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
PACKET CHECKLIST
In order to expedite the review process, use this checklist to make sure you have filled out the applicable forms and
submitted the required documents.
YES N/A
Development Application
Certification by Owner or Applicant
UDO Review Checklist
Site Development Plan/Final Plan (Include 2 copies and email PDF)
Preliminary Plat/Final Plan (Include 2 copies and email PDF)
Final Plat/Final Plan (Include 4 copies and email PDF)
Landscape, Buffering and Tree Preservation Plan (Include 2 copies and email PDF)
Building Elevations (Include 2 copies and email PDF)
Stormwater Management Checklist
Tree Removal Permit
Tree Removal Mitigation Summary
Appendix A Stormwater Facility Inspection & Maintenance Agreement
Civil Drawing Review (Include 2 copies and email PDF)
PUD: Concept Plan Final Plan (Include 2 copies and email PDF)
MU-1: Concept Plan Final Plan (Include 2 copies and email PDF)
MU-2: Concept Plan Final Plan (Include 2 copies and email PDF)
Check(s) payable to the City of Richmond Hill for application fee(s)
EMAIL PDF(S) TO:
rdykes@richmondhill-ga.gov and astyer@richmondhill-ga.gov
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SIGNATURE
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CITY OF RICHMOND HILL
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Zoning Administrator: Amanda Styer (912) 756-3735
astyer@richmondhill-ga.gov
APPLICANT
__________________________________________PHONE_________________________
CONTACT PERSON: _____________________________________________PHONE___________________________
MAILING ADDRESS______________________________________EMAIL____________________________________
PROJECT NAME____________________________________________ ACRES/LOTS_______________ZONE______
PROJECT ADDRESS__________________________________________ TAX MAP/PARCEL____________________
PLEASE CHECK ALL APPLICABLE REQUESTS:
Site Development Plan Review/Final Plan PUD or Mixed Use (Commercial) $100
Building Elevations (Commercial, Apartments, Duplex, Townhomes) $100
Landscaping, Buffering and Tree Preservation $100
PUD Concept Plan $500 + $10 per acre
MU-1 Mixed Use Concept Plan MU-2 Mixed Use Concept Plan $500 + $10 per acre
Preliminary Plat/Final Plan PUD or Mixed Use (Commercial & Residential Subdivision) $150 + $10 per lot
Final Plat/Final Plan PUD or Mixed Use (Commercial & Residential Subdivision) $150 + $10 per lot
Commercial & Multifamily Infrastructure Inspection $500 + $100 per acre
(Due before final plat and/or building permit issuance after site plan approval)
Single Family Residential & Townhome Infrastructure Inspection $250 + $10 per lot
(Due before final plat will be issued)
Commercial/Multifamily Civil Plan Review $2500 + $75 per acre
Single Family Residential/Townhome Civil Plan Review $2500 + $10 per lot
Infrastructure Warranty Inspection ½ of 1% of the warranty bond
(Due before final plat and/or building permit issuance after site plan approval)
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHALL BE TURNED IN 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING TO BE PLACED ON AGENDA
FOR REVIEW. AN APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FEES ARE RECEIVED BY
THE PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT.
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: N/A Ford Overlay District Gateway Overlay District
Agenda Date: ____________________ Approved:
Yes w/conditions No Tabled
PLANNING COMMISSION: N/A
Agenda Date: ____________________ Approved:
Yes w/conditions No Tabled
CITY COUNCIL: N/A
Agenda Date: ____________________ Approved:
Yes w/conditions No Tabled
STAFF APPROVAL: N/A Yes No Date: ____________________
Comments:
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CERTIFICATION BY OWNER OR APPLICANT
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I am the owner of the
lands described within the foregoing application, and that the agent/applicant stated
below is authorized by this owner to apply for the request in this application.
PRINT OWNER NAME PHONE
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EMAIL
SIGNATURE DATE
PRINT AGENT/APPLICANT NAME PHONE
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AGENT/APPLICANT EMAIL
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UDO REVIEW CHECKLIST
Each Item Shall Be Checked Y or N/A
Division II Zoning Districts
N/A Article 9 Mixed Use Districts N/A Article 10 Planned Unit Development District
Y N/A Y N/A
Section 9.1 Purpose Section 10.1 Purpose
Section 9.2 Schedule of Uses Section 10.2 Qualifying Conditions
Section 9.3 Area, Height and Placement Requirements Section 10.3 Permitted Uses
Section 9.4 Additional Requirements Section 10.4 Development Requirements
Section 9.5 (C) 2 Concept Plan Requirements Section 10.5 (B) 1 (a) Concept Plan
Section 9.5 (D) 1 Final Plan or Site Specific Plan Section 10.5 (B) 1 (b) Project Narrative
Section 9.6 Development Review Criteria Section 10.5 (C) 3 (a) Final Plan
Section 9.7 Site Development Requirements Section 10.5 (C) 3 (b) Project Narrative
Section 10.8 Existing Planned Unit Developments
Section 10.9 Site Development Requirements
Division III Site Development Requirements Division IV Subdivision of Land
N/A Article 12 General Provisions N/A Article 22 Subdivision Design Requirements
Y N/A Y N/A
Section 12.3 Lots Section 22.2 Streets
Section 12.4 Setbacks Section 22.3 Easements
Section 12.5 Structures Section 22.4 Blocks
Section 22.5 Lots
N/A Article 14 Parking and Loading Section 22.6 Building Lines
Section 14.1 Purpose Section 22.7 Public Site and Open Spaces
Section 14.2 General Requirements Section 22.8 Sidewalks and Crosswalks
Section 14.3 Required Off-Street Parking Spaces Section 22.9 Storm Sewers and Drainage
Section 14.4 Off-Street Parking and Facility Design Section 22.10 Utilities
Section 14.5 Access Management Section 22.11 Street Lighting
Section 14.6 Traffic Impact Analysis Section 22.12 Fire Hydrants
Section 14.7 Off-Street Loading Requirement Section 22.13 Area Subject to Flooding
Section 14.8 Sidewalks and Non-motorized Pathways Section 22.15 Subdivision Name and Entrance
Section 22.16 Building Details for Townhomes
N/A Article 15 Landscaping and Tree Protection
Section 15.1 Intent N/A Article 23 Subdivision Plat Specifications
Section 15.2 (E) Required Submissions Section 23.2 Preliminary Plat
Section 15.2 (F) Landscape Plan Requirements Section 23.3 Construction Plans
Section 15.3 Specific Landscaping Standards Section 23.4 Final Plat
Section 15.4 General Landscape Regulations
Section 15.6 Tree Preservation
N/A Article 17 Site Development Plan
Section 17.1 Purpose
Section 17.5 Development Plan Requirements
Section 17.6 Review Standards
Y N/A Compliance with the City Engineering Design Standards (EDS)
This checklist is not intended to be all encompassing. The applicant is responsible for making sure the proposed
development meets or exceeds the requirements found in the City of Richmond Hill Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) and the Engineering Design Standards (EDS). The applicant is also responsible for making
sure the proposed development meets or exceeds all state and federal requirements.
The UDO and EDS can be found at
www.richmondhill-ga.gov
APPENDIX X
Stormwater Management Site Development Plan Review Checklist
*Specific reasons for consideration must be submitted in writing for each waiver.
The above checklist shall be used for the completeness review of the stormwater management site development plan review. The
checklist must be completed in its entity and waivers attached as necessary. An incomplete checklist will deem the application
incomplete. No further processing of the application shall occur until the
checklist is completed and all items on the checklist are
submitted. The applicant is encouraged to refer to Stormwater Ordinance for Stormwater Management Site Development Plan
Review submittal procedure. This checklist must be completed by the engineer proposing the development.
By signing below, the
engineer acknowledges that they have fully reviewed the following City of Richmond Hill ordinances and guidelines:
Article 18 Stormwater Management of the City of Richmond Hill Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Article 19 Floodplain Management of the City of Richmond Hill Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
Article 7 - Drainage of the City of Richmond Hill Engineering Design Standards (EDS)
Stormwater User Fee Credit Manual for the City of Richmond Hill Stormwater Utility
Engineer Name: _______________________________ Signature:____________________________________
Engineer Firm: _____________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Yes
No
Waiver*
Requirements
Record of a pre-application concept meeting held
Hydrologic Analysis (include narrative, pre and post
development basin delineation maps, curve number and
time of concentration calculations for SCS method)
Hydraulic Analysis (include narrative, tailwater condition,
stage/storage table and curve, system model diagram,
hydrographs for appropriate design storms, and provide
outfall control structure analysis)
Stormwater Runoff Reduction Analysis (include CSS
spreadsheet)
Stormwater Quality Protection
Aquatic Resources Protection (include calculations of 1-yr
storm event extended detention, buffer width designation, &
provide energy dissipation)
Overbank Flood Protection (include 25-yr storm event
calculations)
Extreme Flood Protection (include 100-yr storm event
calculations)
Impervious Area Calculation on Cover Sheet
Conveyance System Sizing Calculations (include pipes,
culverts, swales, and channels)
Downstream Analysis
Soils Map
Stormwater Management System Inspection and
Maintenance Plan Agreement
Soils Erosion, Sedimentation, & Pollution Control Plans
Stormwater Management Plans (including Design Plan
Layout, Drainage Details & Profiles)
Copy of Wetlands Jurisdictional Determination and Impact
Permits
Compensatory Mitigation for Flood Elevation Impacts
No Rise Certification Letter for Flood Elevations
Dedication of Drainage Easements on Plans
Copy of NRCS Permit Approval
Geotechnical Report, if applicable
Certification Letter stating that the proposed development
will not adversely impact adjacent property owners, as well
as upstream and downstream properties
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TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION
See UDO Section 15.6
www.richmondhill-ga.gov
APPLICANT: _______________________________________________ PHONE: _____________________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: __________________________________________________________________________________
USE OF AREA: Single Family Subdivision of Parcel Building Envelope Yards and Buffers
Means of Access/Parking Outdoor Uses/Recreation Areas Street
Water, Sewer, Drainage Improvements
1) Project address: _____________________________________________________ Zoning District: _______
2) Project description: _______________________________________________________________________
2) Proposed Impact: Heritage Tree(s) Historic Tree(s) Pre-Street Yard Greenway Tree(s) Buffer
3) Attached:  Tree Survey Development Plan/Plat Mitigation Plan
_________________________________ ________________________________ _________________
Print Name Signature Date
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Approved Partially Approved (see below) Disapproved
Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________ ________________
Staff: Print Name Signature Date
If Approved, Approval is good for 60 Days
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TREE REMOVAL
MITIGATION SUMMARY
Species
Removed
Category
DBH
Heritage
Historic
Fee in
Lieu
Mitigate
Species
Planted
Category
DBH
Quantity
Name
1,2,3 or
4
Inches
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Name
1,2,3 or
4
Inches
Number
Appendix A: Stormwater Facility Inspection & Maintenance Agreement
This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ___ day of ____________________, 20_____, by and between (Insert Full Name of
Owner)________________________________________________ his/her successors and assigns, including but not limited to any homeowners
association, commercial developer, holder of any portion of the below described property, and/or similar (hereinafter called the
"Landowner"), and the City of Richmond Hill, Georgia; hereinafter called the "City".
WITNESSETH, that WHEREAS, the Landowner is the owner of certain real property described as (Bryan County Tax Map/Parcel Identification
Number) ____________________________________ and recorded by deed in the land records of Bryan County, Georgia, Deed Book __________
Page __________, hereinafter called the "Property".
WHEREAS, the Landowner is proceeding to develop the property and/or build upon the property; and
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan; hereinafter called “the Plan", which is expressly
made a part hereof, as approved or to be approved by the City, provides for management of stormwater runoff for the property; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Landowner, its successors and assigns, agree that the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Richmond
Hill, Georgia, require that stormwater management facilities be constructed and maintained on the Property and in accordance with the
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City requires that private stormwater management facilities as shown within the Plan be constructed and adequately
maintained by the Landowner, its successors and assigns.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants contained herein, and the following terms and
conditions, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The private stormwater management facilities shall be constructed and/or upgraded as well as maintained by the Landowner, its
successors and assigns, in accordance with the specifications identified in the Plan.
2. The Landowner, its successors and assigns, shall adequately maintain the private stormwater management facilities and perform the
work necessary to keep those facilities in good working order at all times, as described in the Plan. This includes all private stormwater
ponds, outfall pipes, channels or other conveyances built to convey stormwater, as well as all outfall structures, improvements, and
vegetation provided to control the quantity and quality of the stormwater runoff. Adequate maintenance is herein defined as good
working condition so that these facilities are performing their approved design functions.
3. The Landowner, its successors and assigns, shall inspect the private stormwater management facility and submit an inspection report
annually to the City Manager (or his designee). The purpose of the inspection is to ensure safe and proper functioning of the stipulated
facilities. The inspection shall cover all applicable private stormwater management facilities, including but not limited to, conveyance
measures, berms, outlet structures, pond areas, etc. Deficiencies shall be noted in the inspection report along with a schedule for repair.
The inspection procedures, frequency and report shall follow the procedures established and approved in the Plan.
4. The Landowner, its successors and assigns, hereby grant permission to the City, its authorized agents and employees, to enter upon the
Property and to inspect the private stormwater management facilities whenever the City deems necessary and with reasonable notice
having been given to the Landowner. The City shall provide the Landowner, its successors and assigns, copies of the inspection findings
and a directive to commence with the repairs if necessary.
5. In the event the Landowner, its successors and assigns, fails to maintain the private stormwater management facilities in good working
condition acceptable to the City, the City may issue citations to the Landowner for resulting, continuing ordinance violations (as set forth in
the Richmond Hill Code of Ordinances), until such time as the issues are satisfactorily resolved. Additionally, the City may enter upon the
Property and implement the necessary measures to correct deficiencies identified in the inspection report and to recover the costs of such
repairs from the Landowner, its successors and assigns through the appropriate means. This provision shall not be construed to allow the
City to erect any structure of permanent nature on the land of the Landowner outside of the easement for the private stormwater
management facilities. It is expressly understood and agreed that the City is under no obligation to routinely maintain or repair said
facilities, and in no event shall this AGREEMENT be construed to impose any such obligation on the City.
6. Landowner, its successors and assigns, will perform the work necessary to keep these facilities in good working order as appropriate. In
the event a maintenance schedule for the private stormwater management facilities (including sediment removal) is outlined on the
approved plan, the schedule will be followed.
7. In the event the City, pursuant to this AGREEMENT, performs work of any nature, or expends any funds in performance of said work for
labor, use of equipment, supplies, materials, and the like, the Landowner, its successors and assigns, shall reimburse the City upon demand,
within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof for all actual costs incurred by the City hereunder.
8. This Agreement imposes no liability of any kind whatsoever on the City and the Landowner agrees to hold the City harmless from any
liability in the event the private stormwater management facilities fail to operate properly.
9. This AGREEMENT shall be recorded among the land records of Bryan County, Georgia, and shall constitute a covenant running with the
land, and shall be binding on the Landowner, its administrators, executors, assigns, heirs and any other successors in interests, including any
homeowners association.
CERTIFICATION
OWNER: RICHMOND HILL, GEORGIA: The foregoing AGREEMENT was
WITNESS the following signatures and seals: acknowledged before me this ____ day
of ____________, 20___,
_____________________________________________ By: ________________________________
Company/Corporation/Partnership Name (Seal)
By: __________________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________
(Type Name and Title) NOTARY PUBLIC
_____________________________________________ Date:________________________________ My Commission Expires: _______________
(Type Name and Title)