Many neighborhoods in Cobb County benefit from streetlights, enhancing safety and visibility. While new developments are typically equipped with streetlights, older areas may lack this amenity. If your Cobb County neighborhood needs streetlights, the Cobb County Department Of Transportation (Cobb DOT) offers a process for residents to request the establishment of a Streetlight District.
Establishing a Streetlight District with Cobb DOT
Any property owner can initiate the process of creating a Streetlight District. To begin, you must submit a formal request to the Cobb County DOT. You can reach them at [email protected] to express your interest and start the application. This initial contact with the Cobb County Department of Transportation is the first step toward potentially illuminating your neighborhood streets.
Upon receiving your request, the Cobb County Department of Transportation will assess whether it meets the county’s requirements for a Streetlight District. If your request is viable, Cobb DOT staff will compile a comprehensive proposal package. This package includes several important documents: a petition to formally request the district, a detailed plat map outlining the proposed district boundaries, a thorough project cost estimate, and a breakdown of the cost per property owner within the proposed district.
The next crucial step involves community engagement. As the petitioner, you will be responsible for distributing this proposal package to all neighboring property owners within the proposed Streetlight District. This ensures that all affected residents are informed and have the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process.
For the Streetlight District to move forward, it requires significant community support. Specifically, at least 75 percent of the lot owners within the proposed district must approve its creation. If this threshold is met, and there are no requests for a public hearing to discuss the proposal, the Board of Commissioners can then proceed to vote on the district’s creation. The Cobb County Department of Transportation plays a key role in guiding this process and ensuring all requirements are fulfilled.
Once a Streetlight District is approved, the costs associated with the streetlights are shared among all property owners within the district. Each property owner will be assessed a proportionate share of the total cost. This assessment is conveniently added to the water bill for each property, simplifying the payment process for residents. The Cobb County Department of Transportation oversees the establishment of the district, but ongoing billing and maintenance are often coordinated with other county departments and utility providers.
Reporting Streetlight Repairs in Cobb County
It’s important to note that while the Cobb County Department of Transportation facilitates the creation of Streetlight Districts, they are not directly responsible for streetlight repairs. For issues such as streetlight outages or malfunctions, residents should contact their power company directly.
To report a streetlight repair, Cobb County residents can utilize online tools provided by their power company. These online platforms offer a convenient way to submit repair requests and track their status.
For any other inquiries related to streetlights that are not repair requests, you can contact the Cobb County Department of Transportation directly at (770) 528-1690. The Cobb County Department of Transportation remains your primary point of contact for questions about Streetlight Districts and the processes involved in establishing them within your neighborhood.
