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STOCKBRIDGE Work Session Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor At–Large March 26, 2024 6:00 PM
Anthony S. Ford

Mayor Pro Tem Kyle D. Berry, Sr.

Council District 3

Councilmember Elton Alexander

Council District 5

Councilmember Yolanda Barber

Council District 4

Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt

Council District 1

Councilmember Alphonso Thomas

Council District 2

CITY MANAGER Stockbridge City Hall

Frederick Gardiner 4640 N. Henry Blvd.
CITY CLERK
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Vanessa Holiday
Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY TREASURER
Vacant Phone: 770-389-7900
CITY ATTORNEY Fax: 770-389-7912
Quinton G. Washington
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with
Samantha Embry
(7) days prior notice. Please contact the City’s HR
Manager at 770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
WORK SESSION MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1 Review of the Draft Minutes - March 4, 2024

PUBLIC COMMENTS - All persons wishing to speak for public comment must
sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign
your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor
and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the
elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not
be tolerated while meetings are in session.

CONSENT AGENDA
2 A - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to fill two vacancies and
appoint two members to the Youth Council Advisory Committee to fill an
unexpired two-year term.
B - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Stockbridge and Henry
County for Patrick Henry Parkway Improvements. The City's total cost not to
exceed $540,000.00.
C - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to create a Police
Department Code of Ethics Policy for all civilian employees.
D - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to update the City's
Employee Manual with general housekeeping items.
E - Council Consideration to approve a Resolution of Support for the design,
engineering and construction of a Youth and Senior Center. - Presented by:
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3 ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND LOCATIONS IN
THE CITY FOR SEVERAL TYPES OF BUSINESSES.
Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City of Stockbridge’s Code of
Ordinances relating to dealers in distilled spirits, pawn shops, tire shops, used
car dealerships, and precious gems, so as to clarify the number of licenses
available, and to provide a process for allowing additional licenses based upon
Census data. Planning Commission recommendation -- Approval. Staff
recommendation -- Approval. Presented by: Ryan Anderson

NEW BUSINESS
4 U.D.C. MAILED NOTICE REQUIREMENT. Consideration of an amendment to
the Stockbridge Unified Development Code (UDC) to change the provisions of
the "mailed notice requirement" pertaining to zoning cases to be heard at public
hearings. - Presented by: Ryan Anderson
5 Council Consideration to approve a Resolution to enter into an IGA (Intergovernmental
Agreement) between the City of Stockbridge and Henry County for Patrick Henry Parkway
Improvements. The City's total cost share not to exceed $540,000.00.
- Presented by: Decius Aaron

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held
in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject
to change or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website
www.stockbridgega.org.

• Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room
4545 N. Henry Blvd. (Apr 4)
• City Council Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall
Council Chamber (Apr 8)
• Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Levi Meeting Room (Apr 8)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month,
6:00 p.m.- City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Apr 9)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month –
Stockbridge Downtown Connection Center located at 130 M L King, Sr.
Heritage Trail at 9am (Apr 12)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Apr 16)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. -3rd Tuesday of
each month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Apr 16)
• Planning Commission Meeting,3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber - (Apr 18)

March 26, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Apr 30)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join Councilman Alphonso Thomas for the monthly Senior Bingo Bash
on Wednesday, March 27th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for prizes, games, snacks and fun!
• Councilman Alphonso Thomas will be honoring Young and Gifted
students on Thursday, March 28th at the Merle Manders Conference
Center from 5pm – 7pm. This is a FREE event.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday,
April 15th from 10am – noon.
• Join Councilman Alphonso Thomas for the monthly Senior Bingo Bash
on Wednesday, April 17th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for prizes, games, snacks and fun!
• Join Councilwoman Yolanda Barber in partnership with JJ Smiles for
the 2024 Annual Cookout & Fundraiser for donations of Backpacks and
School Supplies for K-12 students on April 20th at Clark Park from 2 –
6pm. This is a FREE Event.
• Join Councilwoman Yolanda Barber for the 2nd Annual Mother’s Day
Tea Brunch on Sunday, April 21st from 2pm to 5pm at the Merle
Manders Conference Center. This is a FREE event honoring mothers
and the grace they carry.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the Annual State of the City Address on
Tuesday, April 23rd in the City Hall Council Chamber at 6:00 p.m.
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative
centered around education highlighting the causes and effects of
Littering and Illegal Dumping. More information to follow.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all
year long. Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name,
branch, rank, and years of service.

Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the
Mayor and for more information on Council Initiatives and events at 678-833-
3348 or via email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

March 26, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council
Mayor Anthony S. Ford At-Large
Mayor Pro Tem Kyle Berry – Council District 3
Councilmember Elton Alexander – Council District 5
Councilmember Yolanda Barber – Council District 4
Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt – Council District 1
Councilmember Alphonso Thomas – Council District 2
Administration
Frederick Gardiner – City Manager
Vanessa Holiday – City Clerk
Cassandra Lester – Deputy City Clerk
Vacant – City Treasurer
Quinton Washington – City Attorney
Samantha Embry – City Attorney
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on
sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 6:00 p.m.
Invocation by Ms. Demetria Daniels

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

Deputy City Clerk, Cassandra Lester was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All
members were present except Councilmember Gantt.

Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Mayor Pro Tem Berry; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Motion to approve the Minutes for the following meetings was made by Councilmember
Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
1. Retreat Minutes February 6, 2024, February 7,2024, and February 8, 2024
2. Council Meeting Minutes February 12, 2024
3. Work Session Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024

PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.

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CEREMONIAL REVIEW
2. Mayor Ford reviewed the Proclamation for Women's History Month, and
the Swearing In for Paige Jones III, the District 4 appointment on the
Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Committee, and Crystal Park, a
business owner, appointed to the Main Street Advisory Board.

NEW BUSINESS
3. DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CONNECTIVITY STUDY.
Adoption of the Study, which was prepared by Keck and Wood, in
consultation with City Community Development staff.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson – Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson presented a summary of the project with a cost of
approximately seven million dollars, noting staff will work with the ARC
(Atlanta Regional Commission) to seek grants and other funding sources
to complete the project.

Motion to approve the Downtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity
Study was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Berry. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

4. STATE ZONING PROCEDURES LAW ORDINANCE. Adoption of recent
changes to the State Zoning Procedures Law, and incorporation of those
changes into the City of Stockbridge's Unified Development Code. The
Planning Commission approved the adoption of the changes at its
December 21, 2023 meeting.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
This Item was heard following Item #5 and Item #6 on the Agenda.

Mr. Anderson referenced an overview of the State Zoning Procedures Law
that was presented to the City Council at the November 13, 2023 meeting.

Ms. Rebecca Keifer of Clark, Patterson & Lee reviewed some of the
amendments to the State Zoning Laws and Procedures, referencing
HB1405 and HB916 relating to variances and special exceptions; noted
SB213 was amended to require local municipalities and counties to allow
for manufactured homes; noted Conditional Use has been changed to
Special Use; exemptions for city-initiated zonings; converted Planning
Commission to Public Meetings instead of Public Hearings; and clearly
defined Multi-Family use noting there must hold a meeting that will be
defined at the local level; noted the Religious Land Use Federal Statute
where you cannot treat a religious entity less favorable; requiring
community meetings for proposed developments that are applicant-driven
that shall include Minutes, a Sign-In Sheet and will be held prior to the
Planning Commission meeting; and noted the changes have been
incorporated into the City’s UDC (*Unified Development Code) and there
is no reason to re-adopt that document.

Mr. Anderson confirmed that there is no effect to the City’s UDC, and that
the City’s Zoning Attorney, Valerie Ross, has reviewed the updates and
procedure changes.
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Councilmember Gantt joined the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

Motion to task the City’s Zoning Attorney and Planning staff to do their due
diligence to bring forward a Text Amendment to notify homeowners and
businesses within a certain recommended distance of a proposed
development was made by Councilmember Barber; seconded by
Councilmember Thomas. The motion passed unanimously 5-0

Motion to adopt the State Zoning Procedures Law Ordinance with recent
changes to the State Zoning Procedures Law, and incorporation of those
changes into the City of Stockbridge's Unified Development Code was
made by Councilmember Barber; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry.
The motion passed unanimously 5-0

5. Council consideration to approve an emergency change order for Mays
Crossing Lift Station and Force Main Rehabilitation Project with Allsouth
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $56,833.78. Funding Source is from
SPLOST.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
This item was heard prior to Item #4 on the Agenda.
Mr. Aaron referenced current projects on Mays Road, noting this would be
feasible for the contractor to complete this project while they were already
there making repairs in the area.

Motion to approve the Emergency Change Order was made by
Councilmember Barber; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion
passed unanimously 4-0.

6. Council consideration to approve and sign the requested
intergovernmental agreement with Henry County Board of Commissioners
indicating the City of Stockbridge's commitment to share the local match
for the resurfacing of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road/East
Lake Parkway in the amount of $800,000.00. Funding source from
TSPLOST.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
This item was heard prior to Item #4 on the Agenda.
Mr. Aaron noted the City has already approved $489,000 on the
TSPLOST for Hudson Bridge and Eagles Landing Parkway roads
resurfacing projects, and the additional $310,000 funding is needed for the
East Atlanta Rd. portion in collaboration with the County and would be
funded by SPLOST V.
Motion to approve and sign the requested Intergovernmental Agreement
with Henry County Board of Commissioners indicating the City of
Stockbridge's commitment to share the local match for the resurfacing of
Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road/East Lake Parkway in the
amount of $800,000.00. Funding source from TSPLOST and SPLOST V
was made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Berry, The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

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7. NEW CONTRACT FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Approval and
Mayor's execution of a new month-to-month contract for civil engineering
services with Whitley Engineering, Inc., and authorization for the City
Manager to execute all contract-related administrative and budgetary
actions.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson noted the current contract is expiring, and the RFP has not
yet been completed, and therefore it is necessary to enter into a month-to-
month contract for civil engineering services with the current vendor,
Whitley Engineering, Inc.

Mayor Pro Tem Berry asked if the month-to-month fee is more expensive.

Mr. Anderson responded that the month-to-month contract will cost the
city an additional $500 per month; and expects the RFP to be completed
by May.

Motion to approve a new month-to-month contract for civil engineering
services with Whitley Engineering, Inc. for (4) four months and not to
exceed $20,000 was made by Councilmember Barber; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be
held in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are
subject to change or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the
website www.stockbridgega.org for updates.
• Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room 4545 N. Henry
Blvd. (Mar 7)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month - Welcome
Center/Main Street Offices located at 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail at 9am
(Mar 8).
• Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City Hall Levi
Meeting Room (Mar 11)
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2ndTuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.-
City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Mar 12)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Mar 19)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. -3rd Tuesday of each
month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Mar 19)
• Planning Commission Meeting,3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - City Hall
Council Chamber - (Mar 21)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber (Mar 26)

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UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

• Join Mayor Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday, March 25th from
10am – noon.
• Join Councilman Thomas the monthly Senior Bingo Bash on Wednesday, March
27th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd.
for raffles, prizes, games, snacks and fun!
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative centered
around education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal
Dumping. More information to follow.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all year long.
Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name, branch, rank, and years
of service.

Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the
Mayor and any information on Council Initiatives at 678-833-3348 or via
email: rrawls@stockbridgega.org

MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Ford mentioned that we are already in the month of March and reminded
everyone that COVID-19 is still with us and encouraged everyone to get their boosters
and flu shots to remain healthy.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Real Estate and Litigation was
made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed
4-0. (Councilmember Barber was not present for the vote).
Motion to adjourn Executive Session and sign and Affidavit was made by
Councilmember Gantt; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry. The motion passed
unanimously 5-0.
Motion to reconvene the meeting was made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Motion to confirm the appointment of Ryan Anderson to the position of Community
Development Director was made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Berry. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. was made by Councilmember Gantt;
seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

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STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

RESOLUTION NO:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA, EXPRESSING UNWAVERING
COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THE YOUTH AND SENIOR
CENTER PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City of Stockbridge has declared its unwavering commitment and full
support for the development and operation of a Youth and Senior Center, recognizing the
profound impact such a facility will have on the community;

WHEREAS, this essential establishment is envisioned as a hub for physical, intellectual,
and social enrichment, catering to the diverse needs of both our younger and older residents;

WHEREAS, the City of Stockbridge has already allocated funds for the preliminary
conceptual design and has established a construction budget for the Youth and Senior Center,
underscoring the project's priority within our community;

WHEREAS, the City intends to further support this vital initiative through the allocation
of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds, earmarked specifically for the
design and engineering phases of the Youth and Senior Center project;

WHEREAS, in pursuit of comprehensive funding and support for the Youth and Senior
Center, the City of Stockbridge is actively engaging our local congressional delegation, seeking
partnerships and funding opportunities to ensure the project's success and sustainability;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA, that this resolution reaffirms our dedication to the Youth and
Senior Center project as a cornerstone for community development, enrichment, and unity.

SECTION 1. Severability. If any part of this resolution is deemed invalid or
unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remainder of this
resolution.

SECTION 2. Attorney Authorization The City Attorney is hereby authorized, by the
consent of the City Council, to make such edits, changes, and additions to this resolution as
necessary to ensure its compliance with the intent of the City Council, the Charter of the City of
Stockbridge, and all applicable laws and ordinances.

SECTION 3. Effective Date This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its
adoption
SECTION 4. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions. Any previous resolutions or parts
thereof in conflict with the stipulations of this resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of the
conflict.

SO RESOLVED this day of 2024.

ANTHONY S. FORD, Mayor

ATTEST:

VANESSA HOLIDAY, City Clerk (SEAL)

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
QUINTON G. WASHINGTON, City Attorney
City of Stockbridge
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM
March 26, 2024 FUNDING SOURCE
XX RESOLUTION GENERAL FUND
ORDINANCE FUND BALANCE
CONTRACT APPROVAL/RENEWAL SPLOST or TSPLOST
PUBLIC HEARING ARPA
PRESENTATION GRANT
BID SELECTION/AWARD HOTEL/MOTEL TOURISM
TASK ORDER COUNCIL INITIATIVE
CHANGE ORDER PARTNER/SPONSOR
BUDGET AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TRANSFER BONDING
PAYMENT APPROVAL ACCOUNT TRANSFER FROM:
OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFER TO:

PRESENTER:
Renee Wheeler
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Council consideration to approve a Code of Ethics Policy for all civilian employees.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
State Certification requires that we have a Code of Ethics for all employees. The one in our policy
only covers law enforcement officers and came from IACP. It was written back in 1957 but has
been used by agencies all over the country.

APPROVALS: CITY MANAGER___________________________ FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A
CITY TREASURER____________________________________ AMOUNT $
CITY ATTORNEY____________________________________
GRANTS ADMIN.___________________________________ ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Code of Ethics Policy:
All civilian employees of the Stockbridge Police Department will, at all times, abide by the following Code of Ethics for government
service.

As a civilian employee, I will respect the constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice. I will put loyalty to the highest
moral principles above loyalty to persons or situations. I will make no promises of any kind binding upon the duties of my office which is
in violation of any policy or directive of the Department or the City of Stockbridge, ever conscious that a public office is a public trust.

I will never discriminate unfairly by the dispensing of special favors or privileges to anyone, whether for renumeration or not; and never
accept, for myself or for family members, favors or benefits under circumstances which might be construed by reasonable persons as
influencing the performance of my duties.

I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my Department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature
or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret, unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Signature______________________________

City of Stockbridge
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM
March 26, 2024 FUNDING SOURCE
XX RESOLUTION GENERAL FUND
ORDINANCE FUND BALANCE
CONTRACT APPROVAL/RENEWAL SPLOST or TSPLOST
PUBLIC HEARING ARPA
PRESENTATION GRANT
BID SELECTION/AWARD HOTEL/MOTEL TOURISM
TASK ORDER COUNCIL INITIATIVE
CHANGE ORDER PARTNER/SPONSOR
BUDGET AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TRANSFER BONDING
PAYMENT APPROVAL ACCOUNT TRANSFER FROM:
OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFER TO:

PRESENTER:
Renee Wheeler
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Updating various sections of the employee manual.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Update of various housekeeping items in the employee manual.

APPROVALS: CITY MANAGER___________________________ FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A
CITY TREASURER____________________________________ AMOUNT $
CITY ATTORNEY____________________________________
GRANTS ADMIN.___________________________________ ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Section 370.00 - Approved Exceptions from Vacancy Announcements:
#6. Internal promotions are similar to position upgrades and likewise "may" not require external job
postings unless no qualified applications apply.

Section 690.000- Additional Pay for Exempt and/or non-exempt employees.
#1. This policy allows for special compensation for work performed by exempt/non-exempt
employees over and beyond their normal job responsibilities.

Section 900.00 - Holidays
#1. update to add Veteran's Day (previously approved by Council).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff Signature______________________________

City of Stockbridge
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM
February 12, 2024 FUNDING SOURCE
RESOLUTION GENERAL FUND
ORDINANCE FUND BALANCE
CONTRACT APPROVAL/RENEWAL SPLOST or TSPLOST
PUBLIC HEARING ARPA
PRESENTATION GRANT
BID SELECTION/AWARD HOTEL/MOTEL TOURISM
TASK ORDER COUNCIL INITIATIVE
CHANGE ORDER PARTNER/SPONSOR
BUDGET AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TRANSFER BONDING
PAYMENT APPROVAL ACCOUNT TRANSFER FROM:
OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFER TO:

PRESENTER: Community Development Staff
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
An ordinance to allow additional licenses and locations for certain types of businesses in the City
for dealers in distilled spirits, pawn shops, tire shops, used car dealerships, and precious gems, so
as to clarify the number of licenses available, and to provide a process for allowing additional
licenses based upon Census data.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Due to the 2022 annexation referendum, the City's population has exceeded 30,000, so additional
licenses and locations for certain businesses can be allowed. Dealers in distilled spirits would only
be allowed in certain areas of the City, as are shown on a special GIS map. The ordinance
appeared as "Text Amendment Case #TX-2024-01" on the Agenda for the January 25, 2024
Planning Commission meeting, and the Board members unanimously recommended its approval.

APPROVALS: CITY MANAGER___________________________ FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A
CITY TREASURER____________________________________ AMOUNT $
CITY ATTORNEY____________________________________
GRANTS ADMIN.___________________________________ ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Ordinance to allow additional licenses and locations for certain types of businesses in the City.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVAL.

Staff Signature______________________________

Proposed
Liquor
Jordyn Bucholtz, GIS
Analyst
01/25/2024

Stores
9.04.130 - Maximum number of distilled
spirits retail licenses permitted
• The city shall issue a maximum of three (3) licenses for the sale of distilled spirits by the package. No additional licenses
shall be issued unless the population of the City of Stockbridge reaches twenty thousand (20,000) residents, at which
time one additional license may be permitted for each five thousand (5,000) residents of the city over the twenty
thousand (20,000) initial threshold. No application for a license to do business as a retail seller of distilled spirits shall be
considered or approved or a license issued where the total number of retail seller of distilled spirits licenses issued and
in effect at the time of such application numbers at least one for each five thousand (5,000) residents according to the
latest officially and finally published annual population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. In making this computation,
fractions of each five thousand (5,000) residents shall not be considered. For purposes of this section, nonconforming
retail sellers of distilled spirits shall be included for purposes of calculating the number of outstanding licenses.
• Whenever it shall be recognized by the city treasurer that the release of population projections by the U.S. Census Bureau
results in the availability of one (1) or more additional licenses, and it is determined by the city treasurer that one (1) or
more additional licenses are available, the city shall publish a notice, one (1) time, advising the public of such, and that
applications will be received for a period of forty-five (45) days subsequent to the publication. If, during this period,
applications are received which exceed the number of newly available licenses, there shall be held a lottery, administered
by the city treasurer, to determine the order in which applications shall be processed. Thereafter, the applications shall
be processed in the order reflected in the results of the lottery. Once the proceeding of applications has resulted in the
issuance of licenses up to the limit contained in this chapter, the remaining applications shall be returned to the
applicants, unprocessed. If no applications are received during the forty-five-day period after publication, applications
shall thereafter be processed in the order in which they may thereafter be received.
Ordinance to Allow Additional Licenses
• Population threshold has been met
• 6,000 people added to population following 2022 annexations
• AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE,
GEORGIA RELATING TO DEALERS IN DISTILLED SPIRITS, PAWN SHOP, TIRE SHOP, USED
CAR DEALERSHIPS, AND PRECIOUS GEMS SO AS TO CLARIFY THE NUMBER OF
LICENSES AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR ALLOWING ADDITIONAL
LICENSES BASED UPON CENSUS DATA; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO REPEAL
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
• SECTION 1. Ordinance. That Title 9, Chapter 04, section 090 (A) of the current Stockbridge code be
deleted, and a new Title 9, Chapter 04, section 090 (A) be added to the Code of Ordinances, City of
Stockbridge, Georgia, so as to read as follows:
9.04.090 – Premises – Additional restrictions for distilled spirits retail licenses.

A. No retail license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be issued unless the location is located within five hundred (500) feet
of the streets or roads designated in the following five (5) areas and has direct access onto such streets or roads:

• Area 1: Those portions of Mount Zion Parkway and Highway 138 lying west of I-75;

• Area 2: Those portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Parkway lying east of I-75;

• Area 3: Those portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their intersection with west right-of-way line

of Highway 42 to the west city limits line.

• Area 4: Those portions of Rock Quarry Road lying east of I-75;

• Area 5: Those portions of Jodeco Road that are at least the distance restrictions of a church and/or school buildings.
9.16.200 - License limitation

• Whenever it shall be recognized by the city treasurer that the release of population projections by the U.S.
Census Bureau results in the availability of one (1) or more additional licenses, and it is determined by the city
treasurer that one (1) or more additional licenses are available, the city shall publish a notice, one (1) time,
advising the public of such, and that applications will be received for a period of forty-five (45) days
subsequent to the publication.

• If, during this period, applications are received which exceed the number of newly available licenses, there
shall be held a lottery, administered by the city treasurer, to determine the order in which applications shall be
processed. Thereafter, the applications shall be processed in the order reflected in the results of the lottery.
Once the proceeding of applications has resulted in the issuance of licenses up to the limit contained in this
chapter, the remaining applications shall be returned to the applicants, unprocessed.

• If no applications are received during the forty-five-day period after publication, applications shall thereafter
be processed in the order in which they may thereafter be received.
State Law Distance Requirement
• Section 3-3-21 - Sales of alcoholic beverages near churches, school
buildings, or other sites(a)(1) No person knowingly and intentionally
may sell or offer to sell:(A) Any distilled spirits in or within 100 yards
of any church building or within 200 yards of any school building,
educational building, school grounds, or college campus;
Portions of Mount Zion Parkway and Highway 138 lying west of I-75
Portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Blvd lying east of I-75
Portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their intersection with west right-of-way line of Highway 42 to
the west city limits line
Portions of Rock Quarry Road lying east of I-75
Portions of Jodeco Road that are at least the distance restrictions of a church and/or school
Lottery System Timeline
• Two liquor store licenses will be issued via lottery system
Applicant Checklist
MUST HAVE:
• $750 Non-refundable Application Fee
• Completed Application
• A notarized statement, with background financial documents, from an accountant, financial advisor, bank, or
similar entity, that the applicant has sufficient financial ability to purchase and maintain, as required by City
Code.
• Government Issued ID
• Proposed Location
• Last day to apply is April 1, 2024, at 4:30 pm
Thank you!
City of Stockbridge
Community Development Department

APPLICATION
(Lottery Application ONLY)

NOTE: USE SEPARATE PAGES AND/OR ATTACHMENTS, AS NECESSARY

1. Type(s) of license applied for: ( ) Alcohol License ( ) Pawnshop
( ) Tire Shop ( ) Vape Shop
( ) Used Car Dealership ( ) Precious Metals
( ) Used Appliance Shop
( ) Thrift store and Consignment Shop

2. Proposed license is a (n): ( ) Individual
( ) Partnership
( ) Corporation
( ) LLC
( ) other legal entity (explain)

3. Applicant information:

Name:

Title/Position:

Are you a citizen of the United States: ___ yes ___ no

Where were you born?

Present home address:

County of Number of years at present address

Contact information: Business phone #:

Home phone #:

How long have you been a resident of Georgia? Henry Co?

What has been your occupation for the past five (5) years?

4. Applicant’s relationships with other persons with 1st degree of kinship.

Immediate living relatives:
(Please list all immediate living wife, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and parents)
(Attach separate sheet(s) if necessary)

Name: Age:

Relationship: Live with or apart:

Name: Age:

Relationship: Live with or apart:

Name: Age:

Relationship: Live with or apart:

Name: Age:

Relationship: Live with or apart:

5. Proposed business name and address:

Business name:

Address:

6. Corporations: If operating as a corporation, please complete the following:

Corporation name:

Address:

Date of Incorporation: Where Incorporated:

Type of Corporation:

Corporate Officers: Please list each (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Name: SS#

Office Held:

Address:

Name: SS#

Office Held:

Address:

Name: SS#

Office Held:

Address:

Name: SS#

Office Held:

Address:

Please provide a copy of your “Articles of Incorporation” and the current “Annual
Registration with the Secretary of State”

7. Stockholder information – applies to any “closely held” stock, not publicly traded and to all
stockholders who own more than 10% of the outstanding capital stock of the corporation.
DO NOT FILL OUT THIS INFORMATION FOR PUBLICLY TRADED
CORPORATIONS. In lieu thereof, please indicate by attached sheet as to whether any
affiliate, related company, holding company, subsidiary or other organization holds any
form of alcohol license in the City of Stockbridge, or any distilled spirits package sale
license within the State of Georgia.

8. If operating as a corporation, list stockholders with addresses and the amount of interest of each
stockholder in the corporation. Please list each (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Stockholder Name: Interest:

Address:

Stockholder Name: Interest:

Address:

Stockholder Name: Interest:

Address:

Stockholder Name: Interest:

Address:

9. Limited Liability Company (LLC): If operating as a company, please complete the following:

Company name:

Address:

Date of Formation: Where Formed (State):

Type of LLC (member managed or manager managed):

LLC members with an ownership interest: Please list each (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Name: SS#

Member – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Member – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Member – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Member – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Please provide a copy of your “Articles of Incorporation” and the current “Annual Registration with the
Secretary of State”

10. Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Partnerships, Sole Proprietorships, and any other forms of
business entity: If operating as a partnership or other form of business entity, please complete the
following:

Entity name:

Address:

Date of Formation: Where Formed (State):

Type of Partnership:

Partnership members with an ownership interest. Please list each (attach a separate sheet if necessary)

Name: SS#

Partnership – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Partnership – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Partnership – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Name: SS#

Partnership – ownership interest ( %):

Address:

Please provide a copy of your “Articles of Incorporation” and the current “Annual Registration with the
Secretary of State”

If more than 4 members, partners, or stockholders, please provide the name, address, social security
number and ownership interest of additional parties at interest, by separate sheet.

11. Registered Agent

If the proposed license is a legal entity, please provide name of its registered agent:

Agent(s) name:

Address:

Telephone Number:

12. Store Manager, Managing Member, Managing Partner, or other person in charge:
What is the name of the person who, if the license is granted, will be the active manager of the
business and on the job at the business?

Full name:

(Please complete the site manager’s personal statement, attached)

13. Convictions:
Has the applicant, or any individual having an interest either as owner, partner, member, or
stockholder been convicted or entered a plea of Nolo Contendere within fifteen (15) years
immediately prior to the filing of this application, for any felony or misdemeanor in any state or
for an offense cited by the United States; or any violation of municipal ordinances except traffic
violations? If yes, please explain below:

14. Location ownership
Do you own the land and building on which the business is to be operated?

Yes No If Yes, when did you buy it?
(Attach proof of ownership)

If not the owner, please complete the following and attach a copy of the lease, option, and any
other pertinent documents:

Owner/Agent of Property:

Amount of rent: Frequency Paid:

Is the amount of rent a set amount? Yes No

If NO, please explain how it is determined:

15. If you have an option, or other legal, binding document to buy, lease the building, please explain
the general terms:

16. Zoning
What is the current zoning on the proposed property location?

17. Location Certification
If this is the first application for a license for this business, please attach a current certificate from
a registered surveyor containing the following information:

(1) A scale drawing of the building or proposed building as situated on the proposed lot.
(2) Proposed parking available to the building.

NOTE: NOT Required for a retail package alcohol license until the applicant is chosen for a
license.

18. Financial Interest – Does the applicant or interested parties to this Application:

A. Have any financial interest in any similar business?

_____ Yes _____ No

B. Received any financial aid or assistance from any similar business?

_____ Yes _____ No

19. Other Interests:
Do you; any member of your family (children, spouse, parents, siblings) or any of the other
owners, partners, or stockholders:

A. Have any interest, financial or otherwise, in other similar businesses or establishments?
_____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

B. Own, lease, sub-lease any real estate which is occupied by a similar business. If so, give the
location information as to any lease or rental agreement including rents received and who it
was rented to: _____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

C. Serve as the Executor or Administrator or Beneficiary of Heir of any estate having an interest
in any similar business or establishment?

_____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

D. Serve as Beneficiary or Trustee of any Trust Fund having an interest in any similar business
or establishment?

_____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

20. Financial Gain
Please list all parties who will receive any financial gain or payment derived from any interest or
income as a result of the operation that this application applies to. (Please include any owners,
partners, members, officers, or principal stockholders)

21. Other Jurisdictions
List other jurisdictions in which any applicant, partner, member, corporate officer, or stockholder
holds a similar occupational tax certificate, regulatory license, or alcoholic beverage license:

List all details of denial of any such licenses in any other jurisdiction:

22. Are you familiar with the City of Stockbridge Ordinances, State laws and regulations, Federal
laws and regulations governing the operations of this type of business?

__________ Yes __________ No

(City of Stockbridge Ordinance 9.04 Alcoholic Beverage)

23. Restrictions Alcohol ONLY

Ordinance 9.04.090
1. No retail license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be issued unless the location is located
within five hundred (500) feet of the streets or roads designated in the following three (3)
areas and has direct access onto such streets or roads:

Area 1: Those portions of Mount Zion Boulevard and Highway 138 lying west of I-75;
Area 2: Those portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Boulevard lying east of I-75;

Area 3: Those portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their
intersection with the west right-of-way line of Highway 42 to the west city limits line.

24. Do you agree to abide by such ordinances, laws, and regulations?

__________ Yes _________ No

25. Do you have any questions or comments regarding the ordinances, laws, regulations, or
application?
_____ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

Georgia, Henry County, City of Stockbridge

I, , being duly sworn according to the law, do swear that
the facts and things stated by me in the above and foregoing answers to questions are true, and no
false, or fraudulent statement is made herein, and such answers were made in order to produce the
granting of such license.

Signature of Applicant

Print Name

Title of Applicant

Subscribed and Sworn before me on this the ______ day of _____________, 20____

NOTARY PUBLIC signature Notary Commission Expires

NOTARY PUBLIC printed name

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City of Stockbridge
Community Development Department

SITE MANAGER’S PERSONAL INFORMATION
Alcohol License ONLY

(To be attached to Application)
(A photo of the manager must be attached to this form)

1. Business Name
(Please complete for the business you are applying as a manager for)

Business Name:

Address:

2. Manager’s name and address:

Name:

Home address:

Phone number:

3. Personal identification information:

Race: _____ Sex: _____ Height: _____ Weight: _____ Age: _____

Color of hair: _____ Color of eyes:_____

4. Manager’s birth information:

Location of birth:

Date of birth:

5. Spousal information: (If married, please complete)

Spouse’s full name:

Maiden name if applicable:

Date of Birth: Date married:

Employer:

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6. Employment record:
(Please list your previous employment information for the last past 10 years) (Attach separate
sheet if necessary)

Employer:

Location: Dates – From:____ To: ____

Employer:

Location: Dates – From:____ To: ____

Employer:

Location: Dates – From:____ To: ____

7. Financial interest:

Do you or your spouse, or any member of your family:

A. Have any interest, financial or otherwise, in other malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirits
stores or establishments? ______ Yes _____ No

If YES, please list:

B. Ever been denied a license or had a license revoked? _____ Yes ____ No

If YES, please list:

8. Prior residences:
(Please list all residences you have had in the past ten (10) years.) (Include a separate sheet if
necessary)

Street Address City State Years

9. Tax return:
Did you file a Georgia tax return last year?

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Yes No

10. Convictions:
Has the applicant, or any individual having an interest either as owner, partner, member, or
stockholder been convicted or entered a plea of Nolo Contendere within fifteen (10) years
immediately prior to the filing of this application, for any felony or misdemeanor in any state or
for an offense cited by the United States; or any violation of municipal ordinances except traffic
violations? If yes, please explain below:

Charge:

Place of arrest: Date:

Disposition:

11. Personal References:
(Please list three personal references not related to you, whom you have known for at least five
years)

Name: Phone #:

Address:

Name: Phone #:

Address:

Name: Phone #:

Address:

12. Emergency Contact:

Contact name: Phone #:

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I, , do solemnly swear, that the foregoing statements
are true. I understand that any falsehoods are grounds for automatic dismissal of this
application.

Signature of Manager

Print Name

Title of Applicant

Subscribed and Sworn before me on this the ______ day of _____________, 20____

NOTARY PUBLIC signature Notary Commission Expires

NOTARY PUBLIC printed name

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City of Stockbridge
Community Development Department

BACKGROUND AND SECURITY CLEARANCE FORM
OWNER, APPLICANT, MANAGER
Alcohol License ONLY

Authorization for Release of Personal Information
(Attach photocopy of Social Security Card and Photo ID)

I, , do hereby authorize a review of, and full disclosure of,
all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the City of Stockbridge, whether said
records are of a public, private, or confidential nature.

The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure pertaining to the
background investigation necessary to process my application as required under the Alcohol
Beverage Ordinance (Chapter 9) governing licensing in the City.

I also certify that any person, firm, or other entity (“the providing entity”) who may furnish such
information concerning me, shall not be held liable or accountable for giving this information and I
do hereby fully and completely release the providing entity from all liability, which may be incurred
as a result of furnishing such information.

A photocopy of this release form will be valid as an original thereof, even though the photocopy does
not contain the original writing of my signature.

Notary Signature

Date
Notary Commission Expires

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Driver’s License Number

Height Weight

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City of Stockbridge SAVE Public Benefits Affidavit
O.C.G.A § 50-36-1 (e) (2)
Instructions: As required by Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006, as amended, every agency
administering or providing Public Benefits is responsible for requiring that applicants for public benefits execute a sworn
affidavit verifying the applicant’s lawful presence in the United States {Ga. Code 50-36-1(e) (2)}. By executing this affidavit
under oath, as an applicant for the City of Stockbridge, Georgia public benefit as supplemented by resolution of the City Council,
I am stating the following with respect to my application to the City of Stockbridge.

Name of natural person applying on behalf of individual, business, corporation, partnership, or other private entity.

Address of applicant named above Telephone Number

OCCUPATIONAL TAX CERTIFICATE
Name of business, corporation for whom application is being Category of Public Benefit
made.

1. ______ __ I am a United States citizen. {REQUIRES VERIFICATION AT SUBMISSION}
2. _________ I am a legal permanent resident of the United States.
3. _________ I am a qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act with
an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration
agency.

My alien number issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other federal immigration
agency is:
The undersigned applicant has also hereby verifies that he or she is 18 years of age or older and has provided at least one source
and verifiable document, as required by Georgia Law O.C.G.A § 50-36-1 (e) (1). A complete list of secure and verifiable
documents is on the back of this form.

REQUIRES VERIFICATION AT SUBMISSION – Which type of secure and verifiable document was provided with this

affidavit? :
In making the above representation under oath, I understand that any person who knowingly and willfully who makes a
false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in this affidavit shall be guilty of a violation of O.C.G.A § 16-10-
20, and face criminal penalties as allowed by such criminal statute.

MUST BE COMPLETED BY NOTARY

I, {representative for}
(Printed NAME of individual and natural person) (Name of Business, corporation, partnership, etc.)

Signature of Applicant Date

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN
BEFORE ME ON THIS THE
DAY OF , 20

Executed in (City), (State)

NOTARY PUBLIC Signature My Commission Expires

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SECURE AND VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS

The following list of secure and verifiable documents, published under the authority of O.C.G.A § 50-36-
2 contains documents that are verifiable for identification purposes, and documents on this list may not
necessarily be indicative or residency or immigration status.

• A United States passport or passport card

• A United States military identification card

• A driver’s license issued by one of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the United
States Virgin Island, American Samoa, or the Swain Islands, provided that it contains a
photograph of the bearer or lists sufficient identifying information regarding the bearer, such as
name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address to enable identification of the bearer.

• A identification card issued by one of the United States, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the United
States Virgin Island, American Samoa, or the Swain Islands, provided that it contains a
photograph of the bearer or lists sufficient identifying information regarding the bearer, such as
name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address to enable identification of the bearer.

• A tribal identification card of the federally recognized Native American tribe, provided that it
contains a photograph of the bearer or lists sufficient identifying information regarding the bearer,
such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address to enable identification of the
bearer. A listing of the federally reorganized Native American tribes may be found at:
http//www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/OIS/TribalGovernmentServices/TribalDirectory/index.htm

• A United States Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card

• An Employment Authorization Document that contains a photograph of the bearer

• A passport issued by a foreign government, must have I-94 attached

• A Merchant Mariner Document Mariner Credential issued by the United States Coast Guard

• A Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card

• A NEXUS card

• A Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) card

• A driver’s license issued by a Canadian government

• A Certificate of Citizenship issued by the United States Department of Citizenship

• Immigration Services (USCIS) (Form N-560 or Form N-561)

• A Certificate of Naturalization issued by the United States Department of Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) (Form N-550 or Form N-570)

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STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA RELATING TO DEALERS IN DISTILLED SPIRITS,
PAWN SHOP, TIRE SHOP, USED CAR DEALERSHIPS, AND PRECIOUS GEMS
SO AS TO CLARIFY THE NUMBER OF LICENSES AVAILABLE TO
PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR ALLOWING ADDITIONAL LICENSES
BASED UPON CENSUS DATA; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY; TO
REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

SECTION 1. Ordinance. That Title 9, Chapter 04, section 090 (A) of the current
Stockbridge Code be deleted, and a new Title 9, Chapter 04, section 090 (A) be added to the
Code of Ordinances, City of Stockbridge, Georgia, so as to read as follows:

9.04.090 – Premises – Additional restrictions for distilled spirits retail licenses.

A. No retail license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be issued unless the location is
located within five hundred (500) feet of the streets or roads designated in the
following five (5) areas and has direct access onto such streets or roads:
Area 1: Those portions of Mount Zion Parkway and Highway 138 lying west of I-75;

Area 2: Those portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Parkway lying east of I-75;

Area 3: Those portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their intersection
with west right-of-way line of Highway 42 to the west city limits line.

Area 4: Those portions of Rock Quarry Road lying east of I-75;

Area 5: Those portions of Jodeco Road that are at least the distance restrictions of a church
and/or school buildings.

SECTION 2. Repeal. The existing Title 9, Chapter 04, Section 090 (A) is hereby
repealed. From the Code of Ordinances, city of Stockbridge, Georgia. All ordinances in
conflict with this Ordinance are repealed, except as otherwise provided herein.

SECTION 3. Intention of the Governing Body. It is the intention of the governing
body, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall be come and be made
a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Stockbridge, Georgia, and the sections of the ordinance
may be renumbered to accomplish such intention.

SECTION 4. Approval of Execution. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign all
documents necessary to enact this Ordinance.

SECTION 5. Attestation. The City Clerk is authorized to execute, attest to, and seal
any documents which may be necessary to effectuate this ordinance, subject to approval as to
form by the City Attorney.

SECTION 6. Authority to Amend The City Attorney is granted authority to amend
or correct this Ordinance, with the express consent of the City Council, to reflect the intent of
the Council and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

SECTION 7. Effective Date This ordinance becomes effective immediately upon
adoption and recording by the City Clerk.

SO ORDAINED this day of , 2024.

ANTHONY S. FORD, Mayor

ATTEST:

(SEAL)
VANESSA HOLIDAY, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

QUINTON G. WASHINGTON, City Attorney

Potential Package Store
Locations
Subject Areas (Ord. 9.04.090)
No retail license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be issued unless the location is located within five hundred (500) feet of

the streets or roads designated in the following five (5) areas and has direct access onto such streets or roads:

• Area 1: Those portions of Mount Zion Parkway and Highway 138 lying west of I-75;

• Area 2: Those portions of Highway 138 and North Henry Parkway lying east of I-75;

• Area 3: Those portions of Eagles Landing Parkway/Hudson Bridge Road from their intersection with west right-of-way line

of Highway 42 to the west city limits line.

• Area 4: Those portions of Rock Quarry Road lying east of I-75;

• Area 5: Those portions of Jodeco Road that are at least the distance restrictions of a church and/or school buildings.
Zoning Requirements
• Property must be in a commercial zone (Ord. 9.04.080)
• Acceptable zoning designations:
• C1 – Neighborhood Commercial District
• C2 – General Commercial District
• C3 – Heavy Commercial District
• PUD – Planned Unit Development District
• Number of parcels meeting zoning requirements: 3,990
Distance Requirements
• Must be located 500 feet of the streets or roads designated in
one of the five subject areas and has direct access onto such
streets or roads (Ord. 9.04.090)
• Must be located more than 100 yards of a church (Ord.
9.04.070)
• Must be located more than 200 yards of a school (Ord.
9.04.070)
• Must be located more than 500 yards of another distilled spirits
seller (Ord. 9.04.070)
• Number of parcels meeting distance requirements: 270
Vacancy Analysis
• Eligible parcels with active business have been removed from
map
• Parcels with vacant land, potentially vacant suites or buildings
remain on map
• Number of parcels not occupied or requiring further
investigation: 94
Size Requirements
• City ordinance requires any new distilled spirit store to be a
minimum of 6,000 square feet (Ord. 9.01.120)
• Number of parcels meeting size requirement: 63
• Please note: this analysis does not consider setback
requirements, buildability, or availability - only lot or building size
Additional Notes
• Please note these maps do not consider whether land is
currently for sale
Findings
• Number of applications expected to be minimal given the
restrictive requirements
• Designated areas requirment (Ord. 9.04.090) is very limiting
• Minimum size requirement (Ord. 9.01.120) is very limiting
Recommendations
• Repeal designated areas requirment (Ord. 9.04.090)
• Repeal minimum size requirement (Ord. 9.01.120)
• Liquor stores shall be governed by City of Stockbridge Unified
Development Code
City of Stockbridge
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM
March 26, 2024 FUNDING SOURCE
RESOLUTION GENERAL FUND
ORDINANCE FUND BALANCE
CONTRACT APPROVAL/RENEWAL SPLOST or TSPLOST
PUBLIC HEARING ARPA
PRESENTATION GRANT
BID SELECTION/AWARD HOTEL/MOTEL TOURISM
TASK ORDER COUNCIL INITIATIVE
CHANGE ORDER PARTNER/SPONSOR
BUDGET AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TRANSFER BONDING
PAYMENT APPROVAL ACCOUNT TRANSFER FROM:
OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFER TO:

PRESENTER: Community Development Staff
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Consideration of an amendment to the UDC to change the "mailed notice requirement" for zoning cases.
Proposed changes include 1) requiring mailed notices to be sent to owners of properties within 500 feet
of the subject property instead of just sending them to owners of the adjacent properties; and 2) requiring
mailed notices to be mailed at least 30 days prior to a public hearing instead of just 15 days.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The proposed changes would allow more property owners to be contacted and would enable them
to be notified further in advance of a public hearing.

APPROVALS: CITY MANAGER___________________________ FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A
CITY TREASURER____________________________________ AMOUNT $
CITY ATTORNEY____________________________________
GRANTS ADMIN.___________________________________ ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Changes to the UDC "Mailed Notice Requirement"

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

APPROVAL.

Staff Signature______________________________

Presentation on the
“Mailed Notice
Requirement” Text
Amendment to the UDC

For the Mayor and Council Work Session:
On March 26, 2024
Ryan Anderson, Director
Community Development Department
• Mailed notice shall be provided to all
“Mailed Notice adjacent properties that share a
Requirement” boundary line at least fifteen (15) but
not more than forty-five (45) calendar
From Section days prior to the date of the hearing
9.3.4 of the for all variances, conditional uses,
modifications, and amendments to the
Stockbridge official zoning map (rezoning). The
Unified applicant shall mail these notices and
provide the community development
Development director proof of mailing a minimum of
Code (UDC) seven (7) days prior to the scheduled
public hearing.
Proposed “Mailed Notice” UDC Amendment
(Slide #1)
• Amend Section 9.3.4 of the City of Stockbridge’s Unified Development Code Mailed Notice Requirement
from “adjacent property owners” to a mailed notice requirement of 500 feet for public meetings or hearings
concerning:
1. Amendment of the Official Zoning Map;
2. Special Use permits;
3. Amendment of the Unified Development Code
4. Major Modification of Zoning Conditions and/or master development plans; and
5. Variances
• Notices shall include the following information:
1. Time of the public meeting or public hearing;
2. Place of the public meeting or public hearing;
3. Purpose of the requested action; and
4. For requests to amend the official zoning map, the notice shall include the current and proposed
zoning action.
Proposed “Mailed Notice” UDC Amendment
(Slide #2)
• Amend Section 9.3.4 of the City of Stockbridge’s Unified Development Code (UDC)
“Mailed Notice Requirement” to also state:
• “Mailed notice shall be provided to the owners of all properties which are located
within five hundred (500) feet, at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of the
hearing, for all variances, special uses, modifications, and amendments to the official
zoning map (rezoning). The applicant shall mail these notices and provide the
Community Development Director or designee proof of such mailing a minimum of
seven (7) days prior to the scheduled public hearing.”
Distance Requirement of
Number City/County Adjacent/Nearby Property Code Section/Document
Owners
500 feet for residential development;
1 East Point 1,000 feet for industrial development Rezoning or Special Use Application
Packet
2 Cherokee County 1,000 feet Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance

3 Forsyth County 500 feet Forsyth County

4 Powder Springs 200 feet Powder Springs (Article 13 Zoning
Amendment And Procedures)
5 South Fulton Quarter mile of property South Fulton

6 Alpharetta 500 feet Alpharetta

7 Savannah 300 feet Savannah Zoning Ordinance

8 Newnan 250 feet Article 10 – Procedures and Permits

9 Morrow 500 feet Morrow, Georgia - Code of Ordinances

10 Hall County 500 feet Hall County

11 Riverdale 300 feet Sec. 13.4. - Public notice of public
hearings.
12 Thomaston 300 feet Sec. 98-14.4. - Public notice of public
hearings.
13 Clarkston 300 feet City of Clarkston Zoning Ordinance

14 Stockbridge Adjacent property owners Section 9.3.4
Staff
Recommendation
Based on its research, the Community
Development Staff is recommending that the
City amend its “mailed notice” requirement”
as follows:
1. From requiring a distance of only the
“adjacent property owners” to 500 feet
from the subject property.
2. From requiring that mailed notices be
mailed at least 15 days prior to a
scheduled public hearing to 30 days prior
to a public hearing, in compliance with
the new State Zoning Procedures Law
(ZPL).
Mailed Public Notice To Adjacent and
Nearby Property Owners
(Distance Requirements)
Number City/County Distance Requirement of
Adjacent and Nearby Property Code Section/Document
Owners
1 500 feet for residential
East Point development); 1,000 feet for Rezoning or Special Use Application Packet
industrial development
2 Cherokee County 1,000 feet Cherokee County Zoning Ordinance
3 Forsyth County 500 feet Forsyth County
4 Powder Springs 200 feet Powder Springs (Article 13 Zoning Amendment
And Procedures)
5 South Fulton Quarter mile of property South Fulton
6 Alpharetta 500 feet Alpharetta
7 Savannah 300 feet Savannah Zoning Ordinance
8 Newnan 250 feet Article 10 – Procedures and Permits
9 Morrow 500 feet Morrow, Georgia - Code of Ordinances
10 Hall County 500 feet Hall County
11 Riverdale 300 feet Sec. 13.4. - Public notice of public hearings.
12 Thomaston 300 feet Sec. 98-14.4. - Public notice of public hearings.
13 Clarkston 300 feet City of Clarkston Zoning Ordinance
14 Stockbridge Adjacent property owners Section 9.3.4

Staff Recommendation: Based on the research done by Community
Development, staff is recommending the City extend its mail notice requirement
from adjacent property owners only to 500 feet.
UDC Amendment: Amend Section 9.3.4 of the City of Stockbridge’s Unified
Development Code Mailed Notice Requirement from adjacent property owners
to a mailed notice requirement of 500 feet for public meetings or hearings
concerning:
1. Amendment of the Official Zoning Map;
2. Special Use permits;
3. Amendment of the Unified Development Code
4. Major Modification of Zoning Conditions and/or master development
plans; and
5. Variances

Notices shall include the following information:

1. Time of the public meeting or public hearing;
2. Place of the public meeting or public hearing;
3. Purpose of the requested action; and
4. For requests to amend the official zoning map, the notice shall include the
current and proposed zoning action.
