§ 86-31. General provisions.

(a)

Finding of fact. River corridors are the strips of land that flank major rivers in the state. These corridors are of vital importance to the state in that they help preserve those qualities that make a river suitable as a habitat for wildlife, a site for recreation, and a source for clean drinking water. River corridors also allow the free movement of wildlife from area to area within the state, help control erosion and river sedimentation, and help absorb floodwaters.

(b)

Purpose. The Coosawattee River has been designated as a protected river by the state. The purpose of this article is to establish measures to guide future growth and development in the areas adjacent to the Coosawattee River as defined in this article.

(c)

Authority. This article is enacted pursuant to the authority contained in Ga. Const. art. IX, § II, ¶ I, and art. IX, § II, ¶ III, and O.C.G.A. §§ 12-2-8(b), 50-8-2(a)(18)(B) and 50-8-7.1(b).

(d)

Jurisdiction. This article shall apply to the unincorporated areas of the county and to any incorporated area electing to adopt this article.

(e)

Interpretation. This article shall be interpreted in conjunction with federal, and state rules, regulations and laws, and other county ordinances contained or referenced in this article.

(Ord. of 9-23-1999, § I)