Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) – Department 110 rules, which are part of the Official Compilation of Rules & Regulations of the State of Georgia:
📘 Structure & Chapters
According to the Georgia compiled regulation index (Title 110), the DCA rules (Department 110) cover these key areas (law.cornell.edu):
Administration (Ch. 110‑1): Organization and executive structure
Industrialized Buildings (Ch. 110‑2)
Coordinated Planning (Ch. 110‑3)
Solid Waste Management (Ch. 110‑4)
Grant Programs: Efficiency, local development, economic/business assistance, etc. (Ch. 110‑5 to 110‑14)
Uniform Standards & Initiatives: Charts of accounts, opportunity zones, broadband (ACE), historic preservation, etc. (Ch. 110‑15 onward)
Notably, Chapter 110‑12—Minimum Standards & Procedures is especially significant. It includes:
110‑12‑1: Minimum Standards for Local Comprehensive Planning (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, dca.georgia.gov, sgrc.us)
110‑12‑2: Development Impact Fee requirements
110‑12‑3: Developments of Regional Impact (DRI)
110‑12‑4: Regionally Important Resources (dca.georgia.gov)
110‑12‑5: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
110‑12‑6: Regional Planning Requirements (dca.georgia.gov, dca.georgia.gov)
110‑12‑7: ARC-specific DRI modifications (Metro Atlanta)
🔍 Selected Rule Highlights
Chapter 110‑1 (Administration)
110‑1‑1‑.01 – History: DCA was established in 1977; governed by a nine-member board appointed by the Governor (dca.georgia.gov, rules.sos.state.ga.us).
110‑1‑1‑.02 – Organization: Describes structure of the executive office and divisions (like grants, economic development, etc.) (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 110‑3 (Coordinated Planning)
110‑3‑1: Obligates local governments to submit annual local financial reports (Revenues, expenditures, debt) with defined formats, submission deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance (dca.georgia.gov).
Chapter 110‑11 (Minimum Standard Codes)
Georgia adopts the model building, mechanical, fire, and safety codes with state-specific amendments effective as of 1999‑2002 .
Chapter 110‑12 Series (Planning & Regional Development)
110‑12‑1: Sets minimum standards for comprehensive local plans—purpose, elements, procedures, timing (effective Oct 1, 2018) (sgrc.us).
110‑12‑4: Defines how Regionally Important Resources are identified, mapped, integrated into regional planning, and protected (effective July 1, 2009) (dca.georgia.gov).
110‑12‑6: Details regional planning requirements for commissions, including stakeholder involvement, plan elements, review, adoption, funding eligibility (s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com).
📄 Accessing Full Texts
The official repository for these rules is the Georgia Secretary of State's Rules & Regulations website:
Department 110 base page: state-indexed, includes chapters, subjects, administrative histories (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Individual chapters (e.g., 110‑12‑1 through 110‑12‑7) are available in PDF form via DCA or SOS site (sgrc.us).
✅ What You Can Do Next
Browse the full compilation at the SOS site to access each chapter in detail.
Download PDFs for specific sections (e.g., comprehensive planning standards, resource mapping, building codes).
Check Administrative History to track amendments, effective dates, emergency rules.
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