Atlanta, TX Zoning Ordinance

Atlanta City Zoning Code

SECTION 24

SPECIAL NOTES CONCERNING LOT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING EXCEPTIONS AND VARIANCES

§ 24.01 General.

(1)

In any zoning district, the following shall apply: If the minimum lot width requirement is all that is provided, the lot shall have adequate depth to conform to the minimum lot size requirement. If the minimum lot depth requirement is provided, the lot shall have adequate width to conform to the minimum lot size requirement. In any case, in any zoning district the width and depth of the lot shall combine to meet or exceed the minimum lot size requirements, and in no case shall the width or depth of a lot be less than the minimum noted for that zoning district.

(2)

The area requirements for any single-family detached residential activity in any non-single-family detached zoning district shall be the same as the area requirements for that activity in the R-1 zoning district. The area requirements for any residential activity other than single-family detached in any zoning district shall be the same as the requirements for that activity in the zoning district in which it is first listed as a permitted use.

(3)

Whenever a C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1 or I-2 District adjoins an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF or MH District, a buffer shall be required as provided for in Section 29.

(4)

All outside lighting features shall be placed and reflected in such a manner so as not to create a glare or sheen onto adjacent property as to create annoyance, nuisance, or hazards.

(5)

All outside signs in the C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, or I-2 Districts shall be of the parapet wall, marquee, or flat wall type, except that standard pole signs for drilling facilities shall be permitted provided they do not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in area.

(6)

Where dwelling facilities are provided behind, above, or within businesses, the lot area requirements shall be the same as those required for dwellings in the R-2 Zoning District.

(7)

In order to provide for adequate vision clearance for traffic and pedestrian safety, no wall, fence, structure, sign, tree, shrub, topographic feature, merchandise, or hedge shall be maintained or located as to cause danger to traffic by obstructing the view.

(8)

The front yards herein required shall be adjusted in the following cases:

(a)

Where thirty-five (35) percent or more of the frontage on one side of a street between two intersecting streets is developed with buildings that have, with variation of five (5) feet or less, a front yard greater or less in depth than herein required, new buildings shall not be erected closer to the street than the building line so established by the existing buildings. However, this regulation shall not be interpreted as requiring a building line of more than fifty (50) feet.

(b)

Where frontage between two intersecting streets is developed with buildings that have not observed a front yard as described in (a) above, then:

Where a building is to be erected on a parcel of land and will not be more than two hundred (200) feet from existing buildings on either side, the building line shall be a line drawn between the two closest front corners of the adjacent [buildings] on the two sides.

Where building is to be erected on a parcel of land that is within two hundred (200) feet of an existing building on one side only, such building may be erected as close to the street as the existing adjacent building. However, this regulation shall not be interpreted as requiring a building line of more than fifty (50) feet.

(c)

Where building line has been established by an approved subdivision plat or by ordinance and such line requires a greater or lesser setback than is prescribed by this article in the district in which the building line is located, no building shall be erected closer to the street than the line so established.

(d)

Where a building line is shown on a plat recorded for record with the county clerk prior to the passage of this article, and such building line provides a front yard of twenty-five (25) feet or more in depth and a side yard of ten (10) feet or more in depth and is part of a comprehensive plan for the orderly development of a subdivision, either with a uniform or staggered building line, no building shall be erected closer to the street than the building line or lines so shown.

(e)

Open and unenclosed terraces or porches and eaves and roof extensions may project into the required front yard for a distance not to exceed four (4) feet; provided, however, that no supporting structure for such extensions may be located within the required front yard. The supporting structure of an open carport or other structure for the storage of automobiles shall not be located within the required front yard. An unenclosed canopy for a gasoline filling station or similar business may extend beyond the building line but shall never be closer to the property line than twelve (12) feet. The building line of a gasoline filling station shall mean the actual wall of the filling station and shall not be interpreted as being the curb of a walk or driveway, or as the front of a canopy or the column supporting same.

(9)

The side and rear yards required shall be adjusted in the following cases:

(a)

A structure built on a corner lot shall observe the same setbacks established by structure built on the two adjoining lots. A minimum setback of 10 feet shall be required under any circumstances, and under no circumstances shall a setback greater than 50 feet be required. Lots which are separated by a dedicated public right-of-way shall not be considered adjoining lots.

(b)

Every part of the required side or rear yard shall be open and unobstructed except for accessory buildings as permitted herein and the ordinary projection of window sills, belt courses and other ornamental features projecting not to exceed twelve (12) inches. Eaves and awnings on main residential structures may project to within three (3) feet of side or rear lot line.

(c)

An accessory building may be built to the rear of the main building. A side and rear setback of five (5) feet shall be maintained by the accessory building.

(d)

Open or lattice-enclosed fire escapes, fireproof outside stairways, balconies opening upon fire towers, and ordinary projections of chimneys and flues into rear yards may be permitted by the building inspector into the required rear yard for a distance not to exceed three and one-half (3-1/2) feet.

(e)

Terraces, uncovered porches, platforms and ornamental features which do not extend more than three (3) feet above the finished floor elevation of the ground (first) floor level of the building may project into a required side yard provided such projections not be erected closer than two (2) feet from the side lot lines.

(10)

The minimum lot area requirements shall be varied from under the following conditions: On any lot separately owned prior to the passage of this zoning ordinance, even though of less area than required by these regulations, a single-family house may be erected provided that it is listed as a permitted use in the zoning district in which the lot is located.

(11)

The following regulations shall apply to the location of more than one main building on a property. Only one main building for single-family, two-family, or four-family use with permitted accessory buildings may be located on a lot or unplatted tract. Every dwelling shall face or front upon a public right-of-way or officially approved place, other than an alley, which means of access shall have a minimum width of thirty (30) feet. Where a lot is used for retail, commercial, industrial, or a combination of same, or for a combination of business and dwelling purposes, more than one (1) main building may be located upon the lot, but only when such buildings conform to all the open space, parking and density requirements applicable to the uses and districts and when all such main buildings face upon a public right-of-way, other than an alley. Whenever two or more main buildings, or portions thereof, are placed upon a single lot or tract and such buildings will not face upon a public right-of-way, the same may be permitted when the site plan for such development is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission so that all buildings face upon an officially approved place.

(12)

The minimum floor area requirements for houses in the R-1 District shall be varied under the following conditions: The minimum floor area requirements established herein in the R-1 District shall not apply in built-up areas where forty (40) percent of the existing block face based on the number of platted lots, is already developed with houses having living areas of smaller size than required by the provisions of the two respective classifications. Houses may then be built with a living area that is no smaller than the smallest house in the block face.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.02 A-E District.

(13)	Items 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the A-E District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.03 R-1 District.

(14)	Items 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in this section apply to the R-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.07 R-2 District.

(15)	No front yard setback is required if no driveway, garage, or vehicle parking area is provided in the front of the building. To provide for pedestrian safety, if a driveway, garage, or other vehicle parking area is provided in the front of the building, the building must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the front property line and the entrance to the garage or the wall at the end of the vehicle parking area must be set back at least eighteen (18) feet from the front property line.
(16)	A maximum driveway opening of twenty (20) feet shall be permitted at the property line. This driveway opening may be in the form of one twenty (20) foot wide driveway opening or two ten (10) foot wide driveway openings.
(17)	If a lot has double frontage, the same setback requirements provided for in item 15 shall apply on both frontages.
(18)	For townhouses, no side setback is required between units if a 4-hour firewall is constructed between units. A side setback of at least ten (10) feet is required between all buildings. Roof overhangs and eaves may protrude no more than one (1) foot into the side yard beyond the plane established by the walls of the building.
(19)	For patio homes, zero lot line homes and similar types of housing, one side wall may be built on the property line if that wall is solid masonry with no penetrations. Roof overhangs and eaves may protrude no more than one (1) foot into the adjacent property beyond the plane established by the wall along the property line. A five (5) foot wide maintenance easement shall be provided adjacent to any wall which is on a property line. A side setback of at least ten (10) feet is required between all homes.
(20)	On a corner lot, the side setback adjacent to the street shall be ten (10) feet. If a garage, driveway, or other which [vehicle] parking area is provided on the side of a corner lot, the garage opening or end of the vehicle parking area shall have a setback of at least eighteen (18) feet from the property line.
(21)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the R-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.09 MF District.

The following area requirements shall apply in the Multifamily zoning district in addition to the area requirements contained in the Yard, Lot, and Area Requirements table.

(22)	Height Regulations. No building shall exceed two (2) standard stories for living purposes. Where basement areas are used for off-street parking or other service facilities, the maximum height of the building above grade shall not exceed twenty-eight (28) feet. The heights of a multifamily dwelling may exceed two (2) standard stories for living purposes upon approval of a Special Use Permit which, if approved, shall be granted for the life of the building.
(23)	Area Regulations.
	(a)	Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet except where circular or similar entrance drives across the lot in front of the main building are used, in which event the minimum front yard depth shall be thirty-five (35) feet and no parking space or vehicle storage area shall be located closer to the front property line than twenty-five (25) feet.
	(b)	Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot having minimum dimensions as follows:
		(1)	Where multiple-family dwellings or housing projects are arranged on a lot where the long dimension of any building is parallel to the side lot line, or where the long dimension of such building is parallel to another building in a project, a side yard of fifteen (15) feet shall be provided on each side of each building so that the walls of a building arranged as parallel structures shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet apart, and no balcony or canopy shall extend into such side yard or space for a distance greater than five (5) feet.
		(2)	For multiple-family dwellings which are arranged so that the long dimension of the building parallel to the side lot line does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in width, a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet shall be provided.
		(3)	Where the end of a multiple-family dwelling or building does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in width and is located opposite another building-end or building-side or exposed wall face, such building-ends or wall faces may be placed a minimum distance of ten (10) feet apart. Where openings for light, air or access exist in building-ends or wall faces arranged as described above, the minimum distance between such ends or wall faces shall be twenty (20) feet.
		(4)	A side yard on a corner lot adjacent to a street shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet and no balcony or porch or any portion of the building may extend into such required side yard except that a roof may overhang such side yard not to exceed five (5) feet.
	(c)	Rear yard required. No main building may be constructed nearer than fifteen (15) feet to the rear property line. The main building and all accessory buildings shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of that portion of the lot lying to the rear of a line erected adjoining the midpoint of the opposite side lot line. Carports or other detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot as heretofore described and shall not exceed one (1) story in height nor shall such structure be located closer than 15 feet to a main building nor closer than five (5) feet to any rear lot line or to any side lot line, nor closer than ten (10) feet to any side street right-of-way line.
	(d)	Courts. When an apartment building or buildings are erected so as to create inner courts or outer courts as defined in Section 19, the faces of all opposite walls in such courts shall be a minimum distance of thirty (30) feet apart and no balcony or canopy shall extend into such court area for a distance greater than five (5) feet.
	(e)	Area of lot. All buildings hereafter erected, enlarged, relocated, reconstructed or converted shall be located on lots containing a minimum of seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet, and there shall be not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area for each living unit.
	(f)	Width of lot. The minimum lot width for multiple-family uses shall be sixty (60) feet.
	(g)	Lot coverage. Not more than thirty percent (30%) of the total area of the lot may be covered by the main buildings.
	(h)	Parking. Paved off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one and one-half (1-1/2) spaces per dwelling unit for multiple-family dwellings. No such off-street parking space shall be located within the required twenty-five (25) foot front yard, nor within four (4) feet of any building when such off-street parking is located in the side yard, [and] a curb or equivalent barrier shall be placed so as to prevent any vehicle from parking within a minimum distance of four (4) feet from the building.
(24)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the MF District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.10 MH District.

(25)	For a mobile home subdivision, the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance shall be complied with. For a mobile home park or recreational vehicle park the requirements of Chapter 28, Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance, shall be complied with.
Editor’s note–No chapter 28 exists in the current Code of Ordinances. The user is directed to article 3.300, “Mobile Home Parks.”
(26)	Minimum site requirements:
	(a)	Area. The minimum area of the lot shall be five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet. The minimum width of the lot shall be fifty (50) feet. The minimum depth of the lot shall be one hundred (100) feet. Lots that back up to major thoroughfares shall have a minimum depth of one hundred thirty (130) feet.
	(b)	Open space requirements.
		1.	The minimum front yard setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the nearest corner of the mobile home to the front line of the lot.
		2.	No mobile home shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any property line.
		3.	The minimum distance between mobile homes at any point shall be fifteen (15) feet.
	(c)	Height regulations.
		1.	The height limit for any structure intended for occupancy in the mobile home subdivision shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
		2.	The average height of the mobile home frame above the ground elevation, measured at ninety (90) degrees to the frame, shall not exceed (3) feet.
	(d)	Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a subdivision shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe and efficient manner.
	(e)	Mobile home stands. The area of the mobile home stand or space shall provide adequate support and drainage for the placement of the mobile home.
(27)	Accessory buildings. Accessory buildings, including a private garage, may be constructed on the lot when located a minimum of sixty (60) feet from the front lot line, a minimum of ten (10) feet from either side line, and a minimum of five (5) feet from any part of the mobile home situated on the lot. This restriction does not prohibit the use of metal awnings attached to the mobile home for the purpose of a carport, patio, or similar use.
(28)	Parking. Off-street parking space shall be provided on each lot to accommodate two (2) automobiles.
(29)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the MH District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.11 C-1 District.

(30)	No front yard shall be required for any business use in the C-1 District unless the street right-of-way on which the business is located is less than sixty (60) feet in width, in which case the building shall be placed not less than thirty (30) feet from the centerline of said street right-of-way. When frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is located partly in a more restricted zoning district, the front yard shall conform to the more restricted use regulations.
(31)	When a C-1 District adjoins an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, there shall be a side yard of at least ten (10) percent of the width of the lot with a minimum requirement of fifteen (15) feet. In no case shall a side yard greater than twenty-five (25) feet be required. Any property that is used for an activity that is permitted in a residential zoning district shall be treated as though it were located in a residential zoning district.
(32)	When an C-1 District abuts an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, there shall be a rear yard required which is equal to twenty (20) percent of the depth of the lot, except where a lot is used for an activity which is also permitted in the R-1, R-2, MF, or MH Districts, in which case Item 2 shall apply. In no case shall a rear yard greater than twenty-five (25) feet be required. Any property that is used for an activity that is permitted in a residential zoning district shall be treated as though it were located in a residential zoning district.
(33)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the C-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.13 C-2 District.

(34)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 30 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(35)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(36)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(37)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in the section apply to the C-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.14 C-3 District.

(38)	No building shall exceed six (6) stories in height unless the additional height above six (6) stories is set back from the street rights-of-way which are adjacent to the property one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height above the six (6) story limit. When a lot in the C-3 District adjoins a lot in the A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, a building constructed on the lot in the C-3 District shall not exceed three (3) stories in height.
(39)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(40)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in Item 35 under the C-1 [C-2] District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(41)	The same regulations rear yards listed in item 36 under the C-1 [C-2] District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(42)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the C-3 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.15 I-1 District.

(43)	The same regulations regarding building height listed in item 38 under the C-3 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(44)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(45)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply to in the I-1 District.
(46)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(47)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section shall apply in the I-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.16 I-2 District.

(48)	The same regulations [regarding] building height in item 38 under the C-3 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(49)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(50)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(51)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(52)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section shall apply in the I-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

Atlanta City Zoning Code

SECTION 24

SPECIAL NOTES CONCERNING LOT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING EXCEPTIONS AND VARIANCES

§ 24.01 General.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Whenever a C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1 or I-2 District adjoins an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF or MH District, a buffer shall be required as provided for in Section 29.

(4)

All outside lighting features shall be placed and reflected in such a manner so as not to create a glare or sheen onto adjacent property as to create annoyance, nuisance, or hazards.

(5)

(6)

Where dwelling facilities are provided behind, above, or within businesses, the lot area requirements shall be the same as those required for dwellings in the R-2 Zoning District.

(7)

(8)

The front yards herein required shall be adjusted in the following cases:

(a)

(b)

Where frontage between two intersecting streets is developed with buildings that have not observed a front yard as described in (a) above, then:

(c)

(d)

(e)

(9)

The side and rear yards required shall be adjusted in the following cases:

(a)

(b)

(c)

An accessory building may be built to the rear of the main building. A side and rear setback of five (5) feet shall be maintained by the accessory building.

(d)

(e)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.02 A-E District.

(13)	Items 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the A-E District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.03 R-1 District.

(14)	Items 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in this section apply to the R-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.07 R-2 District.

(15)	No front yard setback is required if no driveway, garage, or vehicle parking area is provided in the front of the building. To provide for pedestrian safety, if a driveway, garage, or other vehicle parking area is provided in the front of the building, the building must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the front property line and the entrance to the garage or the wall at the end of the vehicle parking area must be set back at least eighteen (18) feet from the front property line.
(16)	A maximum driveway opening of twenty (20) feet shall be permitted at the property line. This driveway opening may be in the form of one twenty (20) foot wide driveway opening or two ten (10) foot wide driveway openings.
(17)	If a lot has double frontage, the same setback requirements provided for in item 15 shall apply on both frontages.
(18)	For townhouses, no side setback is required between units if a 4-hour firewall is constructed between units. A side setback of at least ten (10) feet is required between all buildings. Roof overhangs and eaves may protrude no more than one (1) foot into the side yard beyond the plane established by the walls of the building.
(19)	For patio homes, zero lot line homes and similar types of housing, one side wall may be built on the property line if that wall is solid masonry with no penetrations. Roof overhangs and eaves may protrude no more than one (1) foot into the adjacent property beyond the plane established by the wall along the property line. A five (5) foot wide maintenance easement shall be provided adjacent to any wall which is on a property line. A side setback of at least ten (10) feet is required between all homes.
(20)	On a corner lot, the side setback adjacent to the street shall be ten (10) feet. If a garage, driveway, or other which [vehicle] parking area is provided on the side of a corner lot, the garage opening or end of the vehicle parking area shall have a setback of at least eighteen (18) feet from the property line.
(21)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the R-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.09 MF District.

The following area requirements shall apply in the Multifamily zoning district in addition to the area requirements contained in the Yard, Lot, and Area Requirements table.

(22)	Height Regulations. No building shall exceed two (2) standard stories for living purposes. Where basement areas are used for off-street parking or other service facilities, the maximum height of the building above grade shall not exceed twenty-eight (28) feet. The heights of a multifamily dwelling may exceed two (2) standard stories for living purposes upon approval of a Special Use Permit which, if approved, shall be granted for the life of the building.
(23)	Area Regulations.
	(a)	Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet except where circular or similar entrance drives across the lot in front of the main building are used, in which event the minimum front yard depth shall be thirty-five (35) feet and no parking space or vehicle storage area shall be located closer to the front property line than twenty-five (25) feet.
	(b)	Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot having minimum dimensions as follows:
		(1)	Where multiple-family dwellings or housing projects are arranged on a lot where the long dimension of any building is parallel to the side lot line, or where the long dimension of such building is parallel to another building in a project, a side yard of fifteen (15) feet shall be provided on each side of each building so that the walls of a building arranged as parallel structures shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet apart, and no balcony or canopy shall extend into such side yard or space for a distance greater than five (5) feet.
		(2)	For multiple-family dwellings which are arranged so that the long dimension of the building parallel to the side lot line does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in width, a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet shall be provided.
		(3)	Where the end of a multiple-family dwelling or building does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in width and is located opposite another building-end or building-side or exposed wall face, such building-ends or wall faces may be placed a minimum distance of ten (10) feet apart. Where openings for light, air or access exist in building-ends or wall faces arranged as described above, the minimum distance between such ends or wall faces shall be twenty (20) feet.
		(4)	A side yard on a corner lot adjacent to a street shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet and no balcony or porch or any portion of the building may extend into such required side yard except that a roof may overhang such side yard not to exceed five (5) feet.
	(c)	Rear yard required. No main building may be constructed nearer than fifteen (15) feet to the rear property line. The main building and all accessory buildings shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of that portion of the lot lying to the rear of a line erected adjoining the midpoint of the opposite side lot line. Carports or other detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot as heretofore described and shall not exceed one (1) story in height nor shall such structure be located closer than 15 feet to a main building nor closer than five (5) feet to any rear lot line or to any side lot line, nor closer than ten (10) feet to any side street right-of-way line.
	(d)	Courts. When an apartment building or buildings are erected so as to create inner courts or outer courts as defined in Section 19, the faces of all opposite walls in such courts shall be a minimum distance of thirty (30) feet apart and no balcony or canopy shall extend into such court area for a distance greater than five (5) feet.
	(e)	Area of lot. All buildings hereafter erected, enlarged, relocated, reconstructed or converted shall be located on lots containing a minimum of seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet, and there shall be not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area for each living unit.
	(f)	Width of lot. The minimum lot width for multiple-family uses shall be sixty (60) feet.
	(g)	Lot coverage. Not more than thirty percent (30%) of the total area of the lot may be covered by the main buildings.
	(h)	Parking. Paved off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one and one-half (1-1/2) spaces per dwelling unit for multiple-family dwellings. No such off-street parking space shall be located within the required twenty-five (25) foot front yard, nor within four (4) feet of any building when such off-street parking is located in the side yard, [and] a curb or equivalent barrier shall be placed so as to prevent any vehicle from parking within a minimum distance of four (4) feet from the building.
(24)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the MF District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.10 MH District.

(25)	For a mobile home subdivision, the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance shall be complied with. For a mobile home park or recreational vehicle park the requirements of Chapter 28, Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance, shall be complied with.
Editor’s note–No chapter 28 exists in the current Code of Ordinances. The user is directed to article 3.300, “Mobile Home Parks.”
(26)	Minimum site requirements:
	(a)	Area. The minimum area of the lot shall be five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet. The minimum width of the lot shall be fifty (50) feet. The minimum depth of the lot shall be one hundred (100) feet. Lots that back up to major thoroughfares shall have a minimum depth of one hundred thirty (130) feet.
	(b)	Open space requirements.
		1.	The minimum front yard setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the nearest corner of the mobile home to the front line of the lot.
		2.	No mobile home shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any property line.
		3.	The minimum distance between mobile homes at any point shall be fifteen (15) feet.
	(c)	Height regulations.
		1.	The height limit for any structure intended for occupancy in the mobile home subdivision shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
		2.	The average height of the mobile home frame above the ground elevation, measured at ninety (90) degrees to the frame, shall not exceed (3) feet.
	(d)	Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a subdivision shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe and efficient manner.
	(e)	Mobile home stands. The area of the mobile home stand or space shall provide adequate support and drainage for the placement of the mobile home.
(27)	Accessory buildings. Accessory buildings, including a private garage, may be constructed on the lot when located a minimum of sixty (60) feet from the front lot line, a minimum of ten (10) feet from either side line, and a minimum of five (5) feet from any part of the mobile home situated on the lot. This restriction does not prohibit the use of metal awnings attached to the mobile home for the purpose of a carport, patio, or similar use.
(28)	Parking. Off-street parking space shall be provided on each lot to accommodate two (2) automobiles.
(29)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the MH District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.11 C-1 District.

(30)	No front yard shall be required for any business use in the C-1 District unless the street right-of-way on which the business is located is less than sixty (60) feet in width, in which case the building shall be placed not less than thirty (30) feet from the centerline of said street right-of-way. When frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is located partly in a more restricted zoning district, the front yard shall conform to the more restricted use regulations.
(31)	When a C-1 District adjoins an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, there shall be a side yard of at least ten (10) percent of the width of the lot with a minimum requirement of fifteen (15) feet. In no case shall a side yard greater than twenty-five (25) feet be required. Any property that is used for an activity that is permitted in a residential zoning district shall be treated as though it were located in a residential zoning district.
(32)	When an C-1 District abuts an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, there shall be a rear yard required which is equal to twenty (20) percent of the depth of the lot, except where a lot is used for an activity which is also permitted in the R-1, R-2, MF, or MH Districts, in which case Item 2 shall apply. In no case shall a rear yard greater than twenty-five (25) feet be required. Any property that is used for an activity that is permitted in a residential zoning district shall be treated as though it were located in a residential zoning district.
(33)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the C-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.13 C-2 District.

(34)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 30 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(35)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(36)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(37)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in the section apply to the C-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.14 C-3 District.

(38)	No building shall exceed six (6) stories in height unless the additional height above six (6) stories is set back from the street rights-of-way which are adjacent to the property one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height above the six (6) story limit. When a lot in the C-3 District adjoins a lot in the A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, a building constructed on the lot in the C-3 District shall not exceed three (3) stories in height.
(39)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(40)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in Item 35 under the C-1 [C-2] District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(41)	The same regulations rear yards listed in item 36 under the C-1 [C-2] District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(42)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the C-3 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.15 I-1 District.

(43)	The same regulations regarding building height listed in item 38 under the C-3 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(44)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(45)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply to in the I-1 District.
(46)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(47)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section shall apply in the I-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.16 I-2 District.

(48)	The same regulations [regarding] building height in item 38 under the C-3 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(49)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(50)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(51)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(52)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section shall apply in the I-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

Atlanta City Zoning Code

SECTION 24

SPECIAL NOTES CONCERNING LOT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING EXCEPTIONS AND VARIANCES

§ 24.01 General.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Whenever a C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1 or I-2 District adjoins an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF or MH District, a buffer shall be required as provided for in Section 29.

(4)

All outside lighting features shall be placed and reflected in such a manner so as not to create a glare or sheen onto adjacent property as to create annoyance, nuisance, or hazards.

(5)

(6)

Where dwelling facilities are provided behind, above, or within businesses, the lot area requirements shall be the same as those required for dwellings in the R-2 Zoning District.

(7)

(8)

The front yards herein required shall be adjusted in the following cases:

(a)

(b)

Where frontage between two intersecting streets is developed with buildings that have not observed a front yard as described in (a) above, then:

(c)

(d)

(e)

(9)

The side and rear yards required shall be adjusted in the following cases:

(a)

(b)

(c)

An accessory building may be built to the rear of the main building. A side and rear setback of five (5) feet shall be maintained by the accessory building.

(d)

(e)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.02 A-E District.

(13)	Items 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the A-E District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.03 R-1 District.

(14)	Items 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in this section apply to the R-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.07 R-2 District.

(15)	No front yard setback is required if no driveway, garage, or vehicle parking area is provided in the front of the building. To provide for pedestrian safety, if a driveway, garage, or other vehicle parking area is provided in the front of the building, the building must be set back at least ten (10) feet from the front property line and the entrance to the garage or the wall at the end of the vehicle parking area must be set back at least eighteen (18) feet from the front property line.
(16)	A maximum driveway opening of twenty (20) feet shall be permitted at the property line. This driveway opening may be in the form of one twenty (20) foot wide driveway opening or two ten (10) foot wide driveway openings.
(17)	If a lot has double frontage, the same setback requirements provided for in item 15 shall apply on both frontages.
(18)	For townhouses, no side setback is required between units if a 4-hour firewall is constructed between units. A side setback of at least ten (10) feet is required between all buildings. Roof overhangs and eaves may protrude no more than one (1) foot into the side yard beyond the plane established by the walls of the building.
(19)	For patio homes, zero lot line homes and similar types of housing, one side wall may be built on the property line if that wall is solid masonry with no penetrations. Roof overhangs and eaves may protrude no more than one (1) foot into the adjacent property beyond the plane established by the wall along the property line. A five (5) foot wide maintenance easement shall be provided adjacent to any wall which is on a property line. A side setback of at least ten (10) feet is required between all homes.
(20)	On a corner lot, the side setback adjacent to the street shall be ten (10) feet. If a garage, driveway, or other which [vehicle] parking area is provided on the side of a corner lot, the garage opening or end of the vehicle parking area shall have a setback of at least eighteen (18) feet from the property line.
(21)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the R-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.09 MF District.

The following area requirements shall apply in the Multifamily zoning district in addition to the area requirements contained in the Yard, Lot, and Area Requirements table.

(22)	Height Regulations. No building shall exceed two (2) standard stories for living purposes. Where basement areas are used for off-street parking or other service facilities, the maximum height of the building above grade shall not exceed twenty-eight (28) feet. The heights of a multifamily dwelling may exceed two (2) standard stories for living purposes upon approval of a Special Use Permit which, if approved, shall be granted for the life of the building.
(23)	Area Regulations.
	(a)	Front yard. There shall be a front yard having a minimum depth of twenty-five (25) feet except where circular or similar entrance drives across the lot in front of the main building are used, in which event the minimum front yard depth shall be thirty-five (35) feet and no parking space or vehicle storage area shall be located closer to the front property line than twenty-five (25) feet.
	(b)	Side yard. There shall be a side yard on each side of the lot having minimum dimensions as follows:
		(1)	Where multiple-family dwellings or housing projects are arranged on a lot where the long dimension of any building is parallel to the side lot line, or where the long dimension of such building is parallel to another building in a project, a side yard of fifteen (15) feet shall be provided on each side of each building so that the walls of a building arranged as parallel structures shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet apart, and no balcony or canopy shall extend into such side yard or space for a distance greater than five (5) feet.
		(2)	For multiple-family dwellings which are arranged so that the long dimension of the building parallel to the side lot line does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in width, a minimum side yard of ten (10) feet shall be provided.
		(3)	Where the end of a multiple-family dwelling or building does not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in width and is located opposite another building-end or building-side or exposed wall face, such building-ends or wall faces may be placed a minimum distance of ten (10) feet apart. Where openings for light, air or access exist in building-ends or wall faces arranged as described above, the minimum distance between such ends or wall faces shall be twenty (20) feet.
		(4)	A side yard on a corner lot adjacent to a street shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet and no balcony or porch or any portion of the building may extend into such required side yard except that a roof may overhang such side yard not to exceed five (5) feet.
	(c)	Rear yard required. No main building may be constructed nearer than fifteen (15) feet to the rear property line. The main building and all accessory buildings shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of that portion of the lot lying to the rear of a line erected adjoining the midpoint of the opposite side lot line. Carports or other detached accessory buildings shall be located within the rear portion of the lot as heretofore described and shall not exceed one (1) story in height nor shall such structure be located closer than 15 feet to a main building nor closer than five (5) feet to any rear lot line or to any side lot line, nor closer than ten (10) feet to any side street right-of-way line.
	(d)	Courts. When an apartment building or buildings are erected so as to create inner courts or outer courts as defined in Section 19, the faces of all opposite walls in such courts shall be a minimum distance of thirty (30) feet apart and no balcony or canopy shall extend into such court area for a distance greater than five (5) feet.
	(e)	Area of lot. All buildings hereafter erected, enlarged, relocated, reconstructed or converted shall be located on lots containing a minimum of seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet, and there shall be not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area for each living unit.
	(f)	Width of lot. The minimum lot width for multiple-family uses shall be sixty (60) feet.
	(g)	Lot coverage. Not more than thirty percent (30%) of the total area of the lot may be covered by the main buildings.
	(h)	Parking. Paved off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one and one-half (1-1/2) spaces per dwelling unit for multiple-family dwellings. No such off-street parking space shall be located within the required twenty-five (25) foot front yard, nor within four (4) feet of any building when such off-street parking is located in the side yard, [and] a curb or equivalent barrier shall be placed so as to prevent any vehicle from parking within a minimum distance of four (4) feet from the building.
(24)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the MF District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.10 MH District.

(25)	For a mobile home subdivision, the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance shall be complied with. For a mobile home park or recreational vehicle park the requirements of Chapter 28, Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance, shall be complied with.
Editor’s note–No chapter 28 exists in the current Code of Ordinances. The user is directed to article 3.300, “Mobile Home Parks.”
(26)	Minimum site requirements:
	(a)	Area. The minimum area of the lot shall be five thousand five hundred (5,500) square feet. The minimum width of the lot shall be fifty (50) feet. The minimum depth of the lot shall be one hundred (100) feet. Lots that back up to major thoroughfares shall have a minimum depth of one hundred thirty (130) feet.
	(b)	Open space requirements.
		1.	The minimum front yard setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the nearest corner of the mobile home to the front line of the lot.
		2.	No mobile home shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any property line.
		3.	The minimum distance between mobile homes at any point shall be fifteen (15) feet.
	(c)	Height regulations.
		1.	The height limit for any structure intended for occupancy in the mobile home subdivision shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
		2.	The average height of the mobile home frame above the ground elevation, measured at ninety (90) degrees to the frame, shall not exceed (3) feet.
	(d)	Drainage. The ground surface in all parts of a subdivision shall be graded and equipped to drain all surface water in a safe and efficient manner.
	(e)	Mobile home stands. The area of the mobile home stand or space shall provide adequate support and drainage for the placement of the mobile home.
(27)	Accessory buildings. Accessory buildings, including a private garage, may be constructed on the lot when located a minimum of sixty (60) feet from the front lot line, a minimum of ten (10) feet from either side line, and a minimum of five (5) feet from any part of the mobile home situated on the lot. This restriction does not prohibit the use of metal awnings attached to the mobile home for the purpose of a carport, patio, or similar use.
(28)	Parking. Off-street parking space shall be provided on each lot to accommodate two (2) automobiles.
(29)	Items 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the MH District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.11 C-1 District.

(30)	No front yard shall be required for any business use in the C-1 District unless the street right-of-way on which the business is located is less than sixty (60) feet in width, in which case the building shall be placed not less than thirty (30) feet from the centerline of said street right-of-way. When frontage on one side of the street between two intersecting streets is located partly in a more restricted zoning district, the front yard shall conform to the more restricted use regulations.
(31)	When a C-1 District adjoins an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, there shall be a side yard of at least ten (10) percent of the width of the lot with a minimum requirement of fifteen (15) feet. In no case shall a side yard greater than twenty-five (25) feet be required. Any property that is used for an activity that is permitted in a residential zoning district shall be treated as though it were located in a residential zoning district.
(32)	When an C-1 District abuts an A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, there shall be a rear yard required which is equal to twenty (20) percent of the depth of the lot, except where a lot is used for an activity which is also permitted in the R-1, R-2, MF, or MH Districts, in which case Item 2 shall apply. In no case shall a rear yard greater than twenty-five (25) feet be required. Any property that is used for an activity that is permitted in a residential zoning district shall be treated as though it were located in a residential zoning district.
(33)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the C-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.13 C-2 District.

(34)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 30 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(35)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(36)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the C-2 District.
(37)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in the section apply to the C-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.14 C-3 District.

(38)	No building shall exceed six (6) stories in height unless the additional height above six (6) stories is set back from the street rights-of-way which are adjacent to the property one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of height above the six (6) story limit. When a lot in the C-3 District adjoins a lot in the A-E, R-1, R-2, MF, or MH District, a building constructed on the lot in the C-3 District shall not exceed three (3) stories in height.
(39)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(40)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in Item 35 under the C-1 [C-2] District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(41)	The same regulations rear yards listed in item 36 under the C-1 [C-2] District shall apply in the C-3 District.
(42)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section apply to the C-3 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.15 I-1 District.

(43)	The same regulations regarding building height listed in item 38 under the C-3 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(44)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(45)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply to in the I-1 District.
(46)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-1 District.
(47)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section shall apply in the I-1 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)

§ 24.16 I-2 District.

(48)	The same regulations [regarding] building height in item 38 under the C-3 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(49)	The same regulations regarding front yards listed in item 34 under the C-2 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(50)	The same regulations regarding side yards listed in item 31 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(51)	The same regulations regarding rear yards listed in item 32 under the C-1 District shall apply in the I-2 District.
(52)	Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 in this section shall apply in the I-2 District.

(Ordinance 2017-001 adopted 2/20/17)