12-1

Permitted uses. The following uses may be permitted in an R-1D district upon determination by the Augusta Planning and Development Department that a request conforms to the requirements of this Section, that it is compatible with surrounding development, and that it promotes the planning policies and objectives for the specific and general areas in which it is located:

(a)

Any use permitted in Sections 8 through 11 of this Ordinance.

(b)

Single-family attached dwellings in groups of two joined at a common lot line.

(c)

Common open space or recreational areas and uses intended for the primary use and enjoyment of the residents of the proposed development.

(d)

Single-family detached dwellings.

12-2

Lot size. Every lot in an R-1D Zone shall have a minimum width of forty feet and a minimum area of four thousand (4,000) square feet.

12-3

Setbacks:

(a)

Front setback. On arterial, collector, industrial or major streets and highways, the minimum setback in the R-1D Zone shall be the same as Section 8-8 (a). On local or minor streets, the minimum setback in the R-1D zone shall be 15 feet to the front lot line.

(b)

Side setback. All detached dwellings shall have a side setback not less than five feet. Where a side yard abuts a zone described in Sections 8 through 11 of this Ordinance, no structure may be constructed within 25 feet of the boundary of that zone. If a six foot brick or stucco wall is constructed beginning at the front setback line and extending along the entire side property line adjoining the zone described in Sections 8 through 11 of this Ordinance, then the required setback shall be fifteen (15) feet. Where a side yard abuts a public street the provisions for front setbacks shall apply.

(c)

Rear yard. The rear setback shall be the greater of twenty-five (25) feet or twenty (20) percent of the depth of the lot, but such yard need not exceed fifty (50) feet.

12-4

Building height. No building or structure shall be constructed in an R-1D Zone to exceed a height of two and a half (2½) stories or forty-five (45) feet.

12-5

Parking. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces for each dwelling unit shall be provided in the R-1D Zone.

12-6

Lot coverage. There shall be no maximum lot coverage in the R-1D Zone.

12-7

Application for approval. All applications for development or a change of zoning to an R-1D Zone shall be accompanied by the following:

(a)

A plat of the land to be included in the total development showing all rights-of-way and easements affecting the property to be rezoned to an R-1D classification.

(b)

A plat of the lots and the boundaries thereof along with the square footage contained in each lot and the location and rights-of-way of proposed streets in the total development.

(c)

The location of buildings and the number of stories contained in each.

(d)

The preliminary location of water supply, sanitary, and storm sewer systems.

(e)

The location of all curb cuts, driving lanes and parking areas.

(f)

The location and type of all common areas (pedestrian walkways, open spaces, recreational uses), including a statement of the method to be used to insure continued maintenance of such areas.

(g)

The location and height of all walls, fences and screen plantings.

(h)

A typical tentative plan showing front elevations of the proposed dwellings including a tentative statement indicating the type of construction to be used.

(i)

A tabulation of the total area, number of dwelling units, and overall density per acre.

12-8

Revision of plans after final approval. Any request to change an approved development plan which affects the intent and character of the development, the density or land use pattern, the location or dimension of streets, or similar changes, shall follow the procedures set forth in Section 35 of this Ordinance. A request for revision of the development plan shall be supported by a written statement of why the revisions are necessary or desirable.

12-9

Compliance with subdivision regulations. The development shall comply with the pertinent requirements of the Subdivision Regulations for Augusta, Georgia.

12-10.

Buffer yard. A 10 foot wide buffer yard which meets the requirements of the Augusta Tree Ordinance as it pertains to side buffer yards is required along an entire side or rear boundary of the proposed development if:

(a)

The proposed average lot size for the proposed development is less than 80% of the average of the size of existing residential lots within 300 feet of a side or rear boundary of the proposed development; or

(b)

The proposed average lot size for the development is less than 80% of the minimum lot size permitted by the zoning classification of property within 300 feet of a side or rear boundary of the proposed development if such property is undeveloped but zoned single family residential or agricultural.

Amended January 2008 - Section 12-10

Amended September 2007 - Section 12-3(a)

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION