Planning and Development
gwinnettcounty, georgia
gwinnettcounty
Aaron Bovos
Board of Commissioners
County Administration
Charlotte Nash
Commission Chairman
Jace Brooks
District 1 Commissioner
Lynette Howard
District 2 Commissioner
Tommy Hunter
District 3 Commissioner
John Heard
District 4 Commissioner
Glenn Stephens
County Administrator Deputy County Administrator/CFO
Planning and Development
Planning and Development Director Bryan Lackey
Office Services Coordinator Melissa Vaughan
Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division Donna Joe
Economic Analysis and Planning Division
Economic Analysis Robert LongCurrent Planning Jeff WestLong-Range Planning James PuglseyPlanning Data Services Patrick Quinn
Development Division
Division Director of Development Kathy Holland
Plan Review
Section Manager Dana BaitesBuilding Plan Review Marcus CanadaDevelopment Plan Review Michael JennessFire Plan Review Steve CollinsStormwater Plan Review Adena FullardWater and Sewer Plan Review Charli Young
Permits and Inspections
Building Permits Shlaine CollinsBuilding and Development Inspections Joel RodriguezLicense and Revenue David O’Kelley
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Major Accomplishments
Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division
Development Division – Plan Review
Development Division – Permits and Inspections
Statistics
Economic Analysis and Planning Division
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• 012012 Annual Report
February 1, 2013 Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners: SUBJECT: 2012 Annual Report of Planning and Development Activity I, along with the staff of the Department, am pleased to present the following report that summarizes the activities and accomplishments of 2012. Listed below are some of our major accomplishments for the year: • Completed efforts initiated in 2010 in the development of the updated Gwinnett County Water
and Wastewater Master Plan
• Continued work on the development of a Unified Development Ordinance, which will update and consolidate several development related ordinances
• Amended the Stormwater Regulations to assist in redevelopment efforts
• Implemented the Vacant Structure registration process in conjunction with Code Enforcement to
assist neighborhoods with vacant or abandoned structures with various property maintenance issues within Gwinnett County
• Modified the Business License renewal process to adjust to state immigration requirements while
working to maximize customer service and minimize wait times
• Implemented recommendations of the Planning and Development Study Committee to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s operations
I want to express my appreciation to the staff of the department for their professionalism and dedication in meeting the needs of our customers and the citizens of Gwinnett. Additionally, I would like to thank the Board of Commissioners and the County Administrator for their support of the department and our efforts. Sincerely, Bryan Lackey, PE Director of Planning and Development
02 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
MissionMission
To enhance the quality of life and property values in Gwinnett County by plan-ning for growth and enforcing construction and environmental standards for de-velopment in new and revitalizing residential and non-residential neighborhoods.
To protect the natural environment and facilitate the creation of a built environ-ment desired by the citizens of Gwinnett County through planning and develop-ment review.
IntegrityWe are committed to conducting business responsibly with integrity through planning, reviewing, and monitoring of development.
ResponsivenessWe will endeavor to provide quality service to our customers in a timely manner.
ExcellenceWe will strive to maintain an excellent standard of service to our customers while committing ourselves to act with courtesy and professionalism.
TeamworkWe will encourage and support an environment where team members bring individual strengths and talents to work together to meet our unified goal of superior customer service.
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04 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
Water and Sewer Master PlanningThe Gwinnett County Water and Wastewater Master Plan was jointly adopted by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and the Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority on Octo-ber 16, 2012. The plan, required by the Metropoli-tan North Georgia Water Planning District, recom-mends future water and wastewater infrastructure (pipelines, pump stations, plants, etc.) necessary to serve our citizens as growth occurs over the next 30 years. The plan is fully aligned with the 2030 Unified Plan, having been based on the population and employment projections developed in that plan. It is currently being implemented using water and wastewater flow triggers in order to ensure the most effective and efficient use of funds to de-sign and construct infrastructure as needed.
Unified Development Code and Sector Plan Request for ProposalDepartment staff worked with the consultants to achieve the first draft of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in October 2012. Department staff met with the Tree Advisory Committee, the Development Advisory Committee, and the Unified Development Ordinance Advisory Committee in October 2012 to present the draft document and to gather com-ments from the various groups. Staff addressed comments and a separate stakeholder group from the Council for Quality Growth was formed by the department director to provide comments to progress to our final draft. Meetings with the Planning Commission and the same committees as listed above are scheduled for mid-year 2013. Subsequent meetings and the rollout of the final document are scheduled for June 2013. The final UDO is projected to be adopted by the Board of Commissioners by the end of 2013.
Amendment of Stormwater RegulationsRedevelopment sites often present unique challenges and circumstances, especially related to stormwater management. Redevelopment of a site (or portion of a previously developed site) might involve use of existing stormwater management features, modification or replacement of existing stormwater management features, or under special circumstances, perhaps qualify for a variance from stormwater detention requirements. The Gwinnett County Development Regulations (Article 8.10) and the Stormwater Systems and Facilities Installation Standards and Specifications were updated to provide requirements and guidelines for redevelopment specifically addressing water quality and detention requirements. The amended regulations and updated guidelines are intended to maintain consistency with current development standards and expand on require-ments that are specific to redevelopment sites.
Major Accomplishments
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Vacant Structures Registration ProcessThe Vacant/Foreclosed Real Property Registration Ordinance was adopted on June 19, 2012, and the process for registration of vacant properties was updated. A process for accepting foreclosure registrations was also implemented.
The change in process reflected:• The use of an updated standard form available with fillable fields on the website • A change to our permitting software process to now accept foreclosures • A change to our permitting software process to accept a foreclosure exemption as stated in the ordinance• Implementation of a de-registration process
Business License Renewal ProcessThe department worked with County Information Technology staff to develop an improved process for capturing busi-ness license renewal document requirements, as required by State of Georgia Code 50-36-1(1). The new system allows business owners to submit their renewal application online by entering financial information on the renewal form through an ADMIN piece located on the County’s website as well as uploading affidavits and verifiable identification documents in PDF format. This process has improved efficiency and expedited the renewal process for both County staff and business owners. Future plans will directly load financial requirements to the County’s SAP system, which will maximize processing of business license renewals.
Recommendations of Planning and Development Study CommitteeThe department reviewed recommendations by the Planning and Development Study Committee for improved effi-ciency and effectiveness of departmental operations and implemented the following items in 2012: • Conducted cross-training of staff within several departmental sections for more efficient customer services• Established the Special Inspections Program for commercial construction to ensure compliance with state law• Evaluated feasibility of expanding the scope of the Third-Party Engineer Inspections Program to include all trade inspec-
tions• Implemented quality assurance measures in plan review to enhance consistency of staff to provide services • Raised customer awareness of the opportunity to schedule appointments to meet with plan review staff
Major Accomplishments
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Administration Division
Division Overview
Department Director Bryan LackeyDivision Director – Development Kathy HollandPlan Review Manager Dana BaitesInspections Manager Joel RodriguezPlanner II Patricia HuguenardOffice Services Coordinator Melissa VaughanAdministrative Support Associate III Martha NashAdministrative Support Associate II Vicki HarrodAdministrative Support Associate II Cathy KuhlAdministrative Support Associate II Deborah ReevesAdministrative Support Associate II Amanda StreetAdministrative Support Associate II Denise Wylie
Under the guidance of the Planning and Development director, Management and Administration is responsible for:• Overseeing the management of planning and development by developing vision, mission, and strategic plans to imple-
ment Board of Commissioners’ goals and objectives• Providing exceptional service to residents, visitors, property owners, and businesses of the County• Administering policies and procedures for compliance and enforcement of the ordinances and regulations• Assisting the County Administrator’s Office with special projects• Providing administrative support to department management staff• Managing day-to-day activities of the Planning and Development Department, including the preparation and administra-
tion of the annual department budget, annual and monthly reports, payroll, personnel, procurement, and management information reporting
• Providing administrative support to the Strategic Infrastructure Planning, Economic Analysis and Planning, and Develop-ment divisions
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Planning and Development Revenue 2012 Actual vs. 2011 Actual
2012 Actual 2011 Actual
Miscellaneous
40704002 $ 34,493 $ 16,021
Planning
40404002 $ 108,085 $ 118,985
Fire/Planning and Development
40407002 $ 723,460 $ 670,687
Land Development
40404001 $ 74,300 $ 81,800
40704001 322,968 292,689
Total $ 397,268 $ 374,489
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40407001 $ 2,281,100 $ 1,895,086
Planning and Development Total $ 3,544,406 $ 3,075,268
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Economic Analysis and Planning Division
Division Overview
Manager of Economic Development Robert LongCurrent Planning Manager Jeff WestPlanner III Andrew MendzefPlanner I Todd HargravePlanner I Alicia McElheneyLong-Range Planner III James PugsleyPlanning Data Services Manager Patrick QuinnGIS Associate III Mike Pappas
Under the guidance of the Planning and Development director, the Economic Analysis and Planning Division is respon-sible for:• Attracting new businesses and providing expansion incentives for existing firms to increase jobs in Gwinnett• Optimizing the residential/non-residential balance in the tax digest• Increasing income and wealth demographics for Gwinnett• Encouraging revitalization and redevelopment• Developing and maintaining forecast models for long-term planning including revenue, expenditure, and population;
providing economic analysis and research in support of County management; publishing Gwinnett County Economic Indicators depicting the County’s economic climate
• Handling rezonings and Special Use Permits and preparing staff analyses to be used by the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners in conducting public hearings
• Maintaining files and records; providing staff support for the Municipal Gwinnett County Planning Commission• Maintaining official zoning maps and street name changes• Preparing, updating, and refining the Unified Plan and its components, e.g., land use, long-range transportation, and public
facilities plans• Providing current statistical information, forecasts, and other data used by other agencies and the public
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Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division
Division Overview Division Director Donna Joe Section Manager Todd Cleaver
Under the guidance of the division director of the Strategic Infrastructure Planning Division, the division is responsible for:• Coordinating long-range infrastructure planning efforts in multiple County departments (most particularly Planning and
Development, DWR, Transportation, and Community Services) as well as between the County and other planning enti-ties to ensure that various infrastructure projects are all in alignment with long-term objectives of the 2030 Unified Plan
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Development Division – Plan Review
Division Overview
Building Plan Review
Planning Manager Marcus Canada Architect Don Alford Construction Manager I Monica Fenderson Engineer III Claudia Reit Engineer IV Prem Shah
Development Plan Review
Planning Manager Michael Jenness Planner I Sharon Cook Business Officer Thuy Hotle Planner II Maria Serban Planner I Lauren Tidwell
Fire Plan Review
Fire Planning Manager Steven Collins Fire Planner II Jim Egan Fire Planner II Kenneth Ferguson Fire Planner II Steve Bolin
Stormwater Plan Review
Engineer V Adena Fullard Engineer II Cornelius Ani Development Inspector II Scott Medders Contract Inspector Associate III Gary Nicely Administrative Support Associate II Vacant
Water and Sewer Plan ReviewPlanning Manager Charli Young Planner I Maja Radovic Planner III Vacant
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Development Division – Plan Review
Under the guidance of the Development Division director, the division is responsible for regulation, plan review, and inspec-tion of land development and building construction activity in unincorporated Gwinnett County. The division also performs code enforcement for construction within incorporated areas of Gwinnett County limited to plan review and inspection of work associated with utility construction permits for water and sewer installation and plan review of commercial construc-tion projects for issuance of fire permits. The division enforces requirements of the development regulations, construction and fire codes, Floodplain Management Ordinance, Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Ordinance, Buffer, Landscape and Tree Ordinance, and the Metropolitan River Protection Act. Major responsibilities by section include:
• Building Plan Review: Performing construction code compliance review and authorizing issuance of building permits for commercial construction projects located in unincorporated Gwinnett County, which includes enforcement of condi-tions of rezoning and special use permits that impact building design
• Development Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing and permitting all civil site plans, final plats, signs and various other land development activities located in unincorporated Gwinnett County; assigning street and subdivision names, issuing street addresses, approving location plans for new residences and additions to existing homes, reviewing Chattahoochee River Corridor plans, and providing administrative and technical support for the Zoning Board of Ap-peals (ZBA) and the Tree Advisory Committee (TAC)
• Fire Plan Review: Performing plan review for compliance with fire and accessibility codes and ordinances and authorizing issuance of fire permits for commercial construction projects located in Gwinnett County (unincorporated and incorpo-rated), which include fire sprinkler systems, racking, fire alarm and detection systems, commercial hoods and suppression systems, hazardous materials, and pyrotechnics
• Stormwater Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing, and inspecting all stormwater facilities for developer-installed projects; facilitating flood prevention, proper stormwater drainage, and protecting and enhancing water quality in streams and lakes in Gwinnett County
• Water and Sewer Plan Review: Performing plan review, authorizing, and inspecting all water and sewer mains and facili-ties for developer-installed projects including unincorporated Gwinnett County as well as the cities in Gwinnett; assisting developers and consultants during the design and construction phase of projects to ensure outstanding water and sewer facilities for the County
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Development Division – Permits and Inspections
Division Overview
Building Permits
Permits Supervisor Shlaine Collins Service Associate III April Herren Service Associate I Peggy Jackson Service Associate I Leah Law Service Associate I Mary Rooks Service Associate I Helen Sessom
Building Inspections
Building Inspector III Andy Blalock Building Inspector III John Brown Building Inspector II Clay Felton Chief Building Inspector Todd Herget Building Inspector II Charles Hoffmeyer Building Inspector II Gill Johnson Chief Building Inspector Ray Leach Chief Building Inspector Johnny Lyons Building Inspector III Joe Martin Building Inspector III Buck Scharfnorth Building Inspector III Tony Smith
Development Inspections
Development Inspector III Ricky Britt Development Inspector III Vacant Chief Development Inspector Bruce Erskine Development Inspector III Dougal Young
License and Revenue
Financial Manager David O’Kelley Financial Support Associate III Brandi Everett Financial Support Associate III Vacant Financial Support Associate III Cathy Malone
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Development Division – Permits and Inspections
• Building Permits: Issuing building permits, handling building permit revisions, building permit renewals and extensions, temporary Certificate of Occupancy/Completion, replacement of permit cards, payment of re-inspection fees, subcon-tractor affidavits, contractor name changes, and subcontractor name changes
• Building Inspections: Inspecting all building construction including commercial structures, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and erosion and sediment controls to ensure adherence to applicable construction design plans, codes, standards, and zoning conditions; responding to citizen complaints; supporting the Board of Construction Adjustments and Appeals (BCCA)
• Development Inspections: Inspecting sites of approved development plans in unincorporated Gwinnett County including new streets, nonresidential driveways, stormwater management facilities, erosion and sediment control, stream buffer protection, grassing, curbing, paving, landscaping, buffers, tree save areas, and applicable conditions of rezoning or Special Use Permit approval; responding to citizen complaints
• License and Revenue: Administering the Occupation Tax and Business Regulation Ordinance, Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, Adult Entertainment Ordinance, Cable and Video Service Ordinance, Hotel/Motel Ordinance, Pawn Shop Ordinance, and Video Store Ordinance; collecting taxes and fees for occupation applications and renewals, Alcoholic Beverage License appli-cations and renewals, Alcoholic Beverage Wholesale Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Mixed Drink Tax, Financial Institution Tax, Rental Motor Vehicle Tax, Hotel/Motel Tax, Cable TV Franchise fees, and Commercial Solid Waste Regulatory fees
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2012 vs. 2011 Zoning Board of Appeals Variances Received
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Fire Plan Review
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• 252012 Annual Report
Stormwater
2012 vs. 2011 Stream Buffer Variances Approved
2012 vs. 2011 Stream Buffer Variances SubmittedTe
nths
0
1
2
2012 2011
2012 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2
2011 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 6YTD 2011: 2
Tent
hs
0
1
2
2012 2011
2012 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 2
2011 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 11YTD 2011: 2
26 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 BMP Inspections
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
2012 2011
2012 16 21 26 34 72 56 47 44 95 128 146 92
2011 14 11 19 19 151 20 21 12 17 22 22 16
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 777YTD 2011: 344
Hun
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s
• 272012 Annual Report
Water and Sewer
2012 vs. 2011 City Projects Approved
2012 vs. 2011 City Projects ReviewedTe
nths
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
2012 2011
2012 2 1 0 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 0 1
2011 2 3 2 0 3 5 2 3 3 2 1 2
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 16YTD 2011: 28
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC2012 2 2 4 4 5 3 1 5 2 5 3 32011 1 4 1 3 7 5 3 2 4 2 1 2
0
2
4
6
8
2012 2011 YTD 2012: 39YTD 2011: 35
Tent
hs
28 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 Variances Approved
2012 vs. 2011 Variances Submitted
Tent
hs
0
2
4
6
8
10
2012 2011
2012 4 1 9 2 0 1 1 4 5 5 8 2
2011 3 2 1 3 5 8 2 7 3 3 6 5
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 42YTD 2011: 48
Tent
hs
0
5
10
15
20
2012 2011
2012 5 3 8 2 1 1 2 11 10 19 10 7
2011 3 2 3 5 6 7 4 6 5 1 9 7
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 79YTD 2011: 58
• 292012 Annual Report
2012 vs. 2011 As-Builts Approved
2012 vs. 2011 As-Builts Submitted
0
5
10
15
2012 2011
2012 9 7 6 3 7 3 3 9 3 5 2 1
2011 9 11 9 14 9 10 5 7 6 10 4 3
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 58YTD 2011: 97
Tent
hs
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2012 2011
2012 7 9 12 7 6 4 9 6 4 8 4 6
2011 18 17 16 23 18 13 9 11 10 28 6 9
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 82YTD 2011: 178
Tent
hs
30 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 Construction Permits Issued
Tent
hs
0
5
10
15
20
25
2012 2011
2012 12 10 12 18 19 16 9 20 11 13 12 12
2011 16 20 14 7 23 17 10 20 20 11 15 18
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 164YTD 2011: 191
• 312012 Annual Report
Building Construction – Building Permits
2012 vs. 2011 Total Building Permits (Monthly)
2012 vs. 2011 Total Building Permits (Annually)T
hous
ands
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
TOTAL PERMITS 10,052 7,710
2012 2011
Tho
usan
ds
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
2012 2011
2012 604 672 936 1,205 1,213 802 743 909 795 766 725 682
2011 446 522 626 642 622 716 608 779 697 822 639 591
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 10,052YTD 2011: 7,710
32 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 Residential Building Permits
2012 vs. 2011 Total Building Permits
Tho
usan
ds
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2012 2011
2012 2,277 18 873 52 6,8322011 1,640 0 862 66 5,142
S-F PERMITS M-F PERMITS C/O/I PUBLIC BLD MISC
Hun
dred
s
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
2012 2011
2012 71 77 89 106 111 107 83 126 116 91 123 83
2011 38 47 46 59 75 66 51 54 69 50 43 49
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 1,183YTD 2011: 647
• 332012 Annual Report
2012 vs. 2011 Miscellaneous Permits
2012 vs. 2011 Commercial/Office/Industrial Permits
Hun
dred
s
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
2012 2011
2012 389 474 654 939 906 527 486 569 517 487 441 443
2011 270 344 380 426 357 453 408 566 454 627 428 429
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 6,832 YTD 2011: 5,142
Hun
dred
s
0
25
50
75
100
125
2012 2011
2012 61 53 70 49 65 67 67 114 82 66 80 99
2011 58 58 92 65 93 77 63 60 73 67 104 52
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 873 YTD 2011: 862
34 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 Single-Family Building Permits (Metro Atlanta)
2012 vs. 2011 Building Permits (Metro Atlanta)
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
2012 2011
2012 9,130 1,688 5,525 1,549 10,052 1,926 165 561
2011 9,817 1,739 4,464 931 7,710 2,123 140 467
COBB DEKALB FORSYTH FULTON GWINNETT HALL ROCKDALE WALTON
Tho
usan
dsT
hous
ands
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2012 2011
2012 1,347 1,076 2,143 547 2,277 201 27 74
2011 1,037 965 1,174 264 1,640 140 7 31
COBB DEKALB FORSYTH FULTON GWINNETT HALL ROCKDALE WALTON
• 352012 Annual Report
Building Construction – Building Inspections
2012 vs. 2011 Building Inspections (Monthly)
2012 vs. 2011 Building Inspections (Annually)
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
TOTAL INSPECTIONS 61,684 53,824
2012 2011
Tho
usan
ds
YTD 2012: 61,684YTD 2011: 53,824
Tho
usan
ds
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC2012 3,589 3,895 4,847 4,773 5,449 4,954 5,100 5,913 5,225 6,061 5,355 6,5232011 3,995 4,760 4,841 4,580 4,758 4,876 4,322 4,747 4,468 4,465 4,095 3,917
2012 2011
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
36 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 Building Complaint Cases (Monthly)
2012 vs. 2011 Building Complaint Cases (Annually)
0
50
100
150
200
250
TOTAL CASES 197 227
2012 2011
Hun
dred
s
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2012 2011
2012 21 22 17 23 11 13 14 17 22 15 10 12
2011 8 10 24 22 20 15 11 23 33 24 20 17
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 197YTD 2011: 227
Tent
hs
• 372012 Annual Report
Development Inspections
2012 vs. 2011 Total Development Inspections (RSDL/CMML/FP)T
hous
ands
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
RSDL/CMML/FP 3,285 3,823
2012 2011
38 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
Tho
usan
ds
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
RESIDENTIAL 688 1,049
2012 2011
2012 vs. 2011 Residential Development Inspections (Monthly)
2012 vs. 2011 Residential Development Inspections (Annually)
Hun
dred
s
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
2012 2011
2012 70 77 59 32 53 52 79 54 53 57 57 45
2011 72 95 96 118 127 90 66 107 58 83 62 75
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 688YTD 2011: 1,049
• 392012 Annual Report
2012 vs. 2011 Commercial Development Inspections (Monthly)
2012 vs. 2011 Commercial Development Inspections (Annually)
Hun
dred
s
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
2012 250 271 295 222 241 197 214 212 196 197 144 1472011 200 194 232 191 181 310 271 296 286 252 175 169
YTD 2012: 2,586YTD 2011: 2,757
2012 2011
Tho
usan
ds
2012 2011COMMERCIAL 2,586 2,757
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
40 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 Final Plats Development Inspections (Monthly)
2012 vs. 2011 Final Plats Development Inspections (Annually)
0
1
2
3
4
5
2012 2011
2012 3 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1
2011 2 2 1 0 1 1 2 2 1 0 4 1
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Tent
hs
YTD 2012: 11YTD 2011: 17
Tent
hs
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
FINAL PLATS 11 17
2012 2011
• 412012 Annual Report
2012 vs. 2011 Replanted Acres
2012 vs. 2011 Miles of New Paved Streets
0
1
2012 2011
2012 0 0.68 0.43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 0 0 0.03 0.02 0.26 0.35 0.38 0 0 0.19 0 0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 1.11YTD 2011: 1.23
Tent
hsTe
nths
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2012 2011
2012 7.00 0.04 0.10 1.46 18.75 1.39 0.00 2.76 0.87 2.32 7.70 2.48
2011 4.21 3.07 16.04 2.02 16.18 13.22 21.82 34.03 5.60 18.25 7.03 1.04
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 44.87YTD 2011: 142.51
42 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 Trees Planted and Preserved (Monthly)
2012 vs. 2011 Trees Planted and Preserved (Annually)
Tho
usan
ds
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
GRAND TOTAL 1,412 4,734
2012 2011
Tho
usan
ds
0
400
800
1,200
1,600
2,000
2012 2011
2012 215 8 281 55 256 24 0 19 25 141 334 54
2011 22 351 1,895 247 345 407 191 816 84 155 202 19
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 1,412YTD 2011: 4,734
• 432012 Annual Report
2012 vs. 2011 Development Complaint Cases (Monthly)
2012 vs. 2011 Development Complaint Cases (Annually)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC2012 0 1 1 6 4 2 2 2 0 4 0 32011 2 1 6 2 7 4 4 3 4 1 1 2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2012 2011
Tent
hs
YTD 2012: 25YTD 2011: 37
Tent
hs
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
TOTAL CASES 25 37
2012 2011
44 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
License and Revenue
2012 Actual Revenue vs. 2011 Actual:
2012 Actual 2011 Actual
Alcoholic Beverage Excise Taxes
40107002; 40107003; 40107004; 40107005 $ 5,167,414 $ 5,137,881
Alcoholic Beverage License Fees
40401003; 40401004; 40401005; 40401006; 40401008 $ 2,824,374 $ 2,676,042
Cable Television Franchise Fees
40101100 $ 3,931,943 $ 2,516,652
Financial Institutions Business License Tax
40110002 $ 1,128,552 $ 1,319,153
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Taxes
40107001 $ 6,598,352 $ 6,545,656
Occupancy Taxes
40101200; 40401009 $ 15,714,640 $ 15,945,162
Rental Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
40107016 $ 939,049 $ 846,395
Solid Waste Fees, Regulatory and Tipping
40101110; 41301002 $ 41,660 $ 126,497
License and Revenue Total $ 36,345,984 $ 35,113,438
• 452012 Annual Report
2012 vs. 2011 Home-Based Licenses Issued
Hun
dred
s
0
100
200
300
400
2012 2011
2012 244 218 250 222 220 233 175 203 162 185 137 75
2011 311 289 344 247 173 216 164 184 178 152 111 72
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 2,324 YTD 2011: 2,441
2012 vs. 2011 Commercial Licenses IssuedH
undr
eds
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2012 2011
2012 151 167 134 123 95 100 111 143 132 124 101 62
2011 133 156 153 111 185 161 303 121 126 137 111 65
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 1,443 YTD 2011: 1,762
46 • gwinnettcounty • Department of Planning and Development
2012 vs. 2011 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Issued
2012 vs. 2011 Occupation Tax Certificates Issued
0
5
10
15
20
2012 2011
2012 15 10 8 15 14 6 11 14 7 3 2 0
2011 16 11 11 16 10 10 16 13 8 8 0 1
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 105 YTD 2011: 120
Tent
hsT
hous
ands
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2012 2011
2012 194 1,462 5,341 3,877 1,301 732 631 773 293 246 148 121
2011 1,576 4,792 6,442 2,180 672 455 139 200 106 113 147 137
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
YTD 2012: 15,119 YTD 2011: 16,959
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