By MONROE ROARK
Staff Writer

The combination of ever-increasing new construction in Peachtree City and existing buildings that inevitably deteriorate has necessitated changes to the city's housing code enforcement.

Under a plan recently approved by the City Council, the staff of code enforcement officers will increase from one to four. The current officer will be reclassified as senior code enforcement officer, with provisions for two additional officers during this fiscal year and one more during the next.

In other recent business:

ä The City Council approved some proposed changes to the alcoholic beverage ordinance that are expected to make the process run more smoothly by letting the city have a more hands-on approach in each application.

The majority of the legwork has traditionally been the responsibility of the applicant, with two newspaper advertisements and a custom-made sign being required. City clerk Nancy Faulkner suggested that the city be responsible for placing the sign as it does with zoning applications, while requiring only one advertisement at least 15 days prior to the public hearing.

To cover these costs, it was proposed that the application fee be raised from $100 to $150, which would still result in a net savings to the applicant while meeting all requirements as before.

ä A request from Huddleston Elementary School for funding assistance for new playground equipment was approved. The city will contribute $5,000 with the understanding that the PTO provide the remaining $6,031 needed to complete the project.

ä Council members and city staff will travel to east Cobb County next Wednesday at the invitation of Cousins Properties, to see that company's newest Avenue retail center.

The development is expected to be similar to the one planned for City Circle, near the intersection of Ga. highways 54 and 74.

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