River Corridor
The Chattahoochee River Corridor includes properties located within 2,000 feet of the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
The protected corridor extends from the area immediately downstream of Buford Dam to the Fulton and Douglas county boundaries.
Properties located along the Chattahoochee River are subject to a 50-foot undisturbed buffer from the riverbank, as required by the State of Georgia.
These properties are also subject to a 150-foot impervious surface setback, which restricts the installation of impervious materials and structures such as concrete, gravel, pavers, and buildings.
These regulations are intended to help protect state waters, reduce erosion, and preserve water quality.
The City of Sandy Springs enforces the Atlanta Regional Commission’s (ARC) Metropolitan River Protection Act (MRPA) (PDF).
The Act requires local governments to issue permits based on ARC findings, monitor land-disturbing activities within the corridor, and enforce applicable river protection regulations.
Community Development Map
Property owners can determine whether the Chattahoochee River Corridor or stream buffer regulations apply to their property by using the Community Development Map.
The map also includes information related to stream buffers.
Within the map interface, enable the “StreamBufferQuickDraw” layer to view stream buffer areas.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Flood Map
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources interactive flood map provides access to current and proposed floodplain information for Sandy Springs.
Users can search by address to determine whether a property may be at risk for future flooding.
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