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Gwinnett County's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will formalize the community's vision for future development, which was captured in the 2030 Unified Plan. The UDO will update, streamline, and combine the County's existing zoning resolution, development regulations and other related ordinances into one integrated code document that will embrace the new image, goals, and policies of the 2030 Unified Plan. By doing so, the UDO will help ensure that future development in the county is consistent with the community's vision. A central goal of the UDO is to create a final product that is easily understood by the public, the development community, and county officials. Key Tasks of UDO Development
The UDO consists of the following core tasks: - Develop a Strategy Statement, which will provide the “blueprint” for developing the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Revise and Update Zoning Districts and Standards
- Review, Evaluate and Update Land Development Regulations and Standards
- Review and Evaluate Innovative Planning Approaches
- Consolidate and Update Ordinance Definitions
- Update and Revise Environmental Standards
- Update and Streamline Administrative Procedures
- Compile the Draft and Final UDO
Final Goal - UDO Adoption
Adoption of the UDO final resolution by the Board of Commissioners would constitute formal approval of the UDO, including any stipulated changes contained within the adoption motion. These tasks are supported and furthered by the involvement of community members. Please see the Community Involvement page for information on ways to participate. UDO Technical Team – whose role will be to provide general project guidance for both the UDO and Sector Plans, including the review of draft materials and assistance in public outreach. The Team is made up of key county staff and consultants. UDO Advisory Committee – whose role will be to provide additional input and guidance on the UDO draft materials and on key issues. The UDO Advisory Committee will be established by Gwinnett County in the first month of the planning process. The committee is comprised of approximately 30 individuals representing a cross section of the community.
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