Athens City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 23
03. - General Regulations and Permitted Modifications
Sections
- 23.03.01. - Standards for zones.
- 23.03.02. - Application of regulations.
- 23.03.03. - Existing lots of record in residential zones.
- 23.03.04. - Lot frontage.
- 23.03.05. - Through lots.
- 23.03.06. - Required area or space cannot be reduced.
- 23.03.07. - Height regulations.
- 23.03.08. - Yard regulations.
- 23.03.09. - Maximum coverage.
- 23.03.10. - Buildings on public streets and number of buildings restricted.
- 23.03.11. - Accessory structures and accessory energy systems.
- 23.03.12. - Principal renewable energy systems.
- 23.03.13. - Sign regulations.
- 23.03.14. - Fences, walls, terraces, and stoops.
- 23.03.15. - Private swimming pools.
- 23.03.16. - Traffic visibility across corner lots.
- 23.03.17. - Encroaching doors.
- 23.03.18. - Essential services.
- 23.03.19. - Government property exemptions.
- 23.03.20. - Unsafe buildings.
- 23.03.21. - Pending applications for building permits.
- 23.03.22. - Construction period.
- 23.03.23. - Transitional uses.
- 23.03.24. - Use of trailer, trailer coach or single-wide manufactured home.
- 23.03.25. - Outdoor lighting.
- 23.03.26. - Solar access easement.
CHAPTER 23
04. - Permitted Uses.
Sections
- 23.04.01. - R-1 Residential Zone (One-Family).
- 23.04.02. - R-2 Residential Zone (One Family/Two Family).
- 23.04.03. - R-3 Residential Zone (Multi-Family).
- 23.04.04. - B-1 Neighborhood Business Zone.
- 23.04.05. - B-2 Business District.
- 23.04.06. - B-2D Downtown Business Zone.
- 23.04.07. - B-3 General Business Zone.
- 23.04.08. - M-Industrial Zone.
- 23.04.09. - Open Space Zone.
- 23.04.10. - EI Educational Institution Zone.
- 23.04.11. - OL Overlay Zones.
CHAPTER 23
07. - Board of Zoning Appeals
Sections
- 23.07.01. - Appointment.
- 23.07.02. - Powers of the board: Original jurisdiction.
- 23.07.03. - Powers of the board: Appellate jurisdiction.
- 23.07.04. - Powers of the board: Limitations.
- 23.07.05. - Organization.
- 23.07.06. - Quorum.
- 23.07.07. - Assistance: Other departments.
- 23.07.08. - Application and standards for variances.
- 23.07.09. - Proceedings.
- 23.07.10. - Decisions of the board.
- 23.07.11. - Appeal from decisions of the board.
- 23.07.12. - Business and manufacturing variances.
CHAPTER 23
09. - Zone Changes and Regulation Amendments
Sections
- 23.09.01. - Procedure for amendment or zone changes.
- 23.09.02. - General.
- 23.09.03. - Initiation of zoning amendments.
- 23.09.04. - Contents of application for zoning map amendment.
- 23.09.05. - Contents of application for zoning text amendment.
- 23.09.06. - Transmitted to commission.
- 23.09.07. - Recommendation by commission.
- 23.09.08. - Public hearing by city council.
- 23.09.09. - Notice of public hearing in newspaper.
- 23.09.10. - Notice of property owners by city council.
- 23.09.11. - Council, final action.