Campground Text Amendment FAQ

    What warranted this text amendment?

    1. No way to specify where campgrounds can be permitted (Currently tretaed as hotels). 

    2. Campground specific regulations are neded to preserve safety, nature and communities. 

    What are the vehicle requiremets?

    RVs and trailers: current registration, road-worthy. 

    What are the permitted locations in DeKalb County?

    Camgrounds: R-100 parcels, min 35 acres.

    Private Camping: R-100 lots, 10-35 acres, by owner/non-paing guests. 


    Will there be buffer requirements?

    Buffer requirements

    100-ft landscaped buffer

    Mark locations for twemporary structures. 

    What are the maximum # of camprgrounds?

    The max # of campgrounds are 20 sites in the County. 

    Is there an Emergency Access & Fire Prevention plan in place?

    Yes

    1. There will be clear emergency routes with signage.

    2.  Fire prevention: equipment, firebreaks, safety protocols.