§ 74-401. Purpose and intent.  


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  • The intent of this article is to protect the environmental integrity of freshwater wetlands within the City of Atlanta. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote wetlands protection, while taking into account varying ecological, economic development, recreational and aesthetic values. Activities that may damage wetlands should be located on upland sites to the greatest degree practicable as determined through the permitting process.

(Ord. No. 2002-83, § 1, 11-26-02)