Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee v. Center for a Sustainable Coast
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Andrews, Presiding Judge.
The primary issue presented in these appeals is whether the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act (CMPA) (OCGA § 12-5-280 et seq.), enacted in 1970 to protect coastal marshlands by regulation of activities and structures in the marshlands, may be construed to *519regulate activities or structures in high land or upland1 areas, including storm water runoff from those areas, that may adversely impact the marshlands.
These appeals arise from an application filed by a residential developer, Point Peter, LLLP, seeking a permit under the CMPA to construct marina and dock facilities…
Also in this document: Concurrence.
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