AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

Consider approval on second reading an ordinance amending Chapter 78, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, of the Code of Griffin, by enacting a new Article V - Regulation of Timber Harvesting Activity. City Attorney Drew Whalen will address.

In 2012, the General Assembly passed a general law amending OCGA Sec. 12-6-24, which preempts the authority of cities and counties to regulate timber harvesting or hauling operations within their jurisdictions by permit. In lieu thereof, it created a uniform process to notify the local government, using forms provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission, and posting either a surety bond or letter of credit, not to exceed $5000. Failure to comply with a local ordinance enacted pursuant to this law, or violation of its requirements, is punishable as an ordinance violation with a maximum fine of $500.

Approval.

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