Why is Fulton County developing a Comprehensive Plan?
Fulton County has been doing comprehensive planning for unincorporated Fulton County since the 1960’s. These plans addressed many issues but its implementation focused primarily on land use and zoning. In 1989, the State of Georgia adopted the Georgia Planning Act. The Act established Minimum Planning Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning by local governments (counties and cities) in the State of Georgia. The Minimum Standards call for the development of 20 year plans. Fulton County’s plan will cover 2005-2025. The State Standards require its cities and counties to update their 20 year plans every ten (10) years. The State of Georgia requires that Comprehensive Plans include five-year work programs and recommended capital improvements. The Plans are more comprehensive because they address many issues in addition to land use and zoning. Since the adoption of statewide minimum standards, Fulton County has adhered to these minimum planning standards. The first countywi
