R277-471-6. Coordination with Local Governments, Utility Providers and State Fire Marshal

  A. Prior to developing plans and specifications for a public school construction project, LEAs shall coordinate with affected local government land use authorities and utility providers to:

  (1) ensure that the siting or expansion of a school in the intended location will comply with applicable local general plans and land use laws and will not conflict with entitled land uses;

  (2) ensure that all local government services and utilities required by the school construction activities can be provided in a logical and cost-effective manner;

  (3) avoid or mitigate existing and potential traffic hazards, including consideration of the impacts between the public school construction and future roadways; and

  (4) maximize school, student and site safety.

  B. LEAs shall cooperate with municipalities and counties and conform to municipal and county land use ordinances consistent with Sections 10-9a-305 and 17-27a-305.

  C. Prior to developing plans and specifications for a public school construction project, LEAs shall coordinate with local health departments and the State Fire Marshal.

  D. A charter school shall have an open meeting to seek and secure a variance from the appropriate government entity if the LEA selects a school site in a municipality or county-designated zone for sexually oriented businesses or businesses that sell alcohol.

  E. Parking requirements for a charter school may not exceed the minimum parking requirements for a traditional public school of a like size and grade levels or other institutional public use throughout the municipality or county.

  F. LEAs shall maintain documentation for audit purposes of coordination, meetings, and agreements required under this section.

  G. Prior to developing plans and specifications for a public school construction project, LEAs shall coordinate with local jurisdictions to comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency flood plain requirements and restrictions, including applicable mitigation measures.