§ 3.1. Developments of regional impact.

The Georgia Planning Act of 1989 authorized the department of community affairs (DCA) to establish procedures for regional review of development projects that are of sufficient size that they are likely to create impacts beyond the jurisdiction in which the project will be located. These large-scale projects are referred to as developments of regional impact (DRIs). Projects that exceed the minimum thresholds established by the DCA are required to go the DRI process prior to commencement of development activity. This process involves submittal to the Coosa Valley Regional Development Center (RDC) and review and comments from other local governments and affected parties. Within 30 days, the RDC will issue the results of the review process including a review finding that the proposed activity is or is not in the best interest of the state.