Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-20 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROJECTS › Subject 110-20-1 - REGIONAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE PROJECTS › Rule 110-20-1-.02 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Adjacent
				facility
means any facility adjoining a project that meets the
				requirements of a subparagraph of paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Code
				Section 50-8-191 which is not met by the
				project and that is the subject of a reciprocal use agreement executed by the
				project developer and the owner or operator of the adjacent facility.
(2)
Adjoining
means having a
				common boundary, directly abutting, or directly abutting but for being
				separated by any road or road right of way, creek, river, lake, park, or other
				easements.
(3)
Certification
				of Compliance
means a determination by the Commissioner that the project
				meets all criteria to be designated a Regional Economic Assistance
				Project.
(4)
Commercial
boat marina means a commercially operated boat docking facility,
				containing at least 300 boat slips and a facility within the marina that
				provides food service.
(5)
Commissioner
means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of
				Community Affairs.
(6)
Developer
means an individual or organization that manages the
				development or maintenance of a project and is duly authorized to act as a
				representative of the project in a capacity such as a general partner, owner,
				or officer.
(7)
Full-service
				restaurant
means a restaurant that regularly serves two or more meals on
				each day it is open for business and is open for business at least six days
				weekly. A full-service restaurant is not disqualified because of seasonal
				closings or other temporary closings such as renovations or
				vacations.
(8)
Improvements
means existing or planned buildings or facilities and any planned
				additions, expansions, or rehabilitation of any buildings or
				facilities.
(9)
Notice of
				Noncompliance
means a notice from the Commissioner that the Georgia
				Department of Community Affairs has determined that the project has failed to
				comply with all requirements for designation as a Regional Economic Assistance
				Project.
(10)
Project
means all proposed and any existing property, improvements and
				facilities included in the original development plan as delineated in the map
				submitted pursuant to O.C.G.A. section
				50-8-191(b)(2) 
				and section
				110-20-1-.05(4) of
				these Rules, including any adjacent facilities.
(11)
Reciprocal use agreement
means a written agreement between the REAP project developer and the owner or
				operator of an adjacent facility specifying the reciprocal rights, privileges
				and usage granted to each others' patrons, guests, customers, owners, operators
				and managers, in addition to any other mutual duties, covenants or obligations
				between the project developer and the owner or operator of an adjacent
				facility.
(12)
Regional
				Economic Assistance Project or REAP
means a project, including any
				adjacent facility covered by a reciprocal use agreement, which meets the
				criteria specified in Code Section
				50-8-191 and which receives a
				Certification of Compliance from the Commissioner.
(13)
Regulation 18-hole golf course
means a golf course consisting of 18 holes with a minimum length of
				5,500 yards, a minimum par of 69, and that has received a USGA
				rating.
(14)
State-operated
				facility or authority
means a facility that provides tourism,
				recreational or hospitality services or products to the general
				public.
(15)
Substantial
				portion
means greater than 50 per cent (50%) of the square footage of an
				improvement.
O.C.G.A. §§
											50-8-3,
				  50-8-11,
				  50-8-195.