For the purpose of clarification, the categories of zoning districts are listed in this section in order:

(1)

R-80.

(2)

RR.

(3)

R-40.

(4)

R-30.

(5)

R-20.

(6)

R-15.

(7)

R-10.

(8)

PUD.

(9)

RD.

(10)

RA-6.

(11)

RM-8.

(12)

FST.

(13)

RM-12.

(14)

MHP.

(15)

RSL (nonsupportive).

(16)

O&I.

(17)

OS.

(18)

NS.

(19)

PSC.

(20)

CBD.

(21)

GC.

(22)

LI.

(23)

HI.

(Code 1985, § 22-101)

The following general descriptions apply to the various zoning districts:

(1)

R-80 (single-family residential, 80,000-square foot lot size). The R-80 district is established to provide locations for single-family residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within or on the edge of properties delineated for any residential category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the R-80 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(2)

RR (rural residential). The RR district is established to provide locations for large useable areas for limited residential, agricultural, park and open space needs. This district also serves to correlate growth with utility, service and transportation needs until urbanization is warranted. RR uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses should be located within or on the edge of properties delineated for any residential category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the RR district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(3)

R-40 (single-family residential, 40,000-square foot lot size). The R-40 district is established to provide locations for single-family residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within or on the edge of properties delineated for any residential category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the R-40 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(4)

R-30 (single-family residential, 30,000-square foot lot size). The R-30 district is established to provide locations for single-family residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within or on the edge of properties delineated for any residential category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the R-30 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(5)

R-20 (single-family residential, 20,000-square foot lot size). The R-20 district is established to provide locations for single-family residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within or on the edge of properties delineated for any residential category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the R-20 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(6)

R-15 (single-family residential, 15,000-square foot lot size). The R-15 district is established to provide locations for single-family residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within or on the edge of properties delineated for any residential category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the R-15 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(7)

R-10 (single-family residential, 10,000-square foot lot size). The R-10 district is established to provide locations for affordable single-family detached residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within or on the edge of properties delineated for the medium density residential category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the R-10 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(8)

RD (residential duplex). The RD district is established to provide locations for the development of affordable single-family detached or attached owner-occupied residential dwelling units, including duplexes. The dwelling units are to be designed so as to be placed on an individual lot attached to another dwelling unit or on an adjoining lot where the units will be attached by common party wall. This residential use is designed to be located within or on the edge of properties delineated for medium density residential categories as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the RD district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(9)

RA-6 (single-family attached/detached residential). The RA-6 district is established to provide locations for the development of affordable single-family detached or attached residential dwelling units including the combination of duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes. The dwelling units are to be designed so as to be placed on an individual lot attached to another dwelling unit or on an adjoining lot where the units will be attached by a common party wall. This residential use is designed to be located within or on the edge of properties delineated for medium density residential categories as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the RA-6 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(10)

PUD (planned unit development). The PUD district is established to encourage and provide flexible site plan and building arrangements under a unified plan of development rather than a lot-by-lot regulation. The developer benefits from better land utilization and design flexibility. Review of an approval of the development plan by the mayor and council provides an opportunity to ensure that the development will be in harmony with the character of the neighborhood in which the development is located. The PUD may be located within any residential category as defined by the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. The PUD is not intended to encourage greater density of development, but rather to encourage ingenuity and resourcefulness in land planning to ensure the provision of park and recreation land and facilities for the use of the occupants of the development in order to obtain a more desirable environment. PUD development shall be consistent with surrounding development.

(11)

RM-8 (residential multifamily). The RM-8 district is established to provide locations for multifamily residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within properties delineated for medium and high density residential categories as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the RM-8 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent multifamily detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(12)

FST (fee simple townhouse residential). The FST district is established to provide locations for affordable attached residential dwelling units (six, eight or ten units per acre) or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within or on the edge of properties delineated for any medium or high density residential categories as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the FST district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(13)

RM-12 (residential multifamily). The RM-12 district is established to provide locations for multifamily residential uses or residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses which are within properties delineated for high density residential categories as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When residentially compatible institutional and recreational uses are developed within the RM-12 district, they should be designed and built to ensure intensity and density compatibility with adjacent multifamily detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this chapter.

(14)

MHP (mobile home park). The MHP district is established to provide for rental of individual pads or lots for the placement of mobile homes or trailers.

(15)

RSL-nonsupportive (residential senior living facilities). The RSL district is established to provide locations for the development of residential living facilities for tenants age 62 years and older which shall not be established as a precedent for any other residential or nonresidential district. This residential use is designed to be located within properties delineated as traditional neighborhood areas as defined and shown on Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007.

(16)

O&I (office and institutional). The O&I district is established to provide locations for nonretail commercial uses such as offices and financial institutions, which are on properties delineated within or on the edge of an in-town or major highway corridor as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. The office and institutional district is designed primarily to provide for four-story and smaller office developments, office uses, motels, hotels, banking and professional offices that complement and provide step down nodal zoning away from more intensive commercial uses and otherwise to implement the stated purpose of this chapter.

(17)

OS (office/service). The OS district is established to provide locations for office and business distribution/service facilities, and assembly processes which do not emit noise, vibration, smoke, gas, fumes, odors or radiation and are located entirely within an enclosed building which do not involve manufacturing or fabrication of any products. No principal retail sales are allowed unless specified in this article. These uses are allowed on properties delineated within an Industrial Compatible Area or an industrial category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007.

(18)

NS (neighborhood shopping). The NS district is established to provide locations for retail commercial and service uses which are designed and oriented to serve two to four neighborhoods and are located in areas delineated within an in-town or major highway corridor as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007.

(19)

PSC (planned shopping center). The PSC district is established to provide locations for retail commercial and service uses which are designed and oriented to serve several neighborhoods making up a community. Projects developed within the PSC zoning district should be done as compact, unified centers. Projects developed within the PSC zoning district should occupy a quadrant of an intersection, with ingress and egress only from a major collector street or state highway.

(20)

CBD (central business district). The CBD is established to provide location for limited vehicular and pedestrian oriented businesses which are characteristic of the city's central businesses as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007.

(21)

GC (general commercial). The GC district is established to provide locations for retail commercial and service uses which are oriented toward automotive businesses, are land intensive with a need for major road access and visibility, and are located in areas delineated within an in-town or major highway corridor as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007.

(22)

LI (light industrial). The LI district is established to provide locations for light industrial uses such as low intensity automobile repair and service, animal care facilities, commercial greenhouses, livestock, poultry, business distribution centers, warehouse and storage, and transportation terminals, which are on properties delineated within or on the perimeter of an industrial-compatible or industrial category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When located on the perimeter of an industrial node, the LI district should provide for uses that are low in intensity and scale such as to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties.

(23)

HI (heavy industrial). The HI district is established to provide locations for heavy industrial uses such as intensive automobile repair and service, heavy manufacturing, chemical manufacturing and storage, petroleum or petrochemical storage, warehousing and storage, which are on properties delineated within an industrial category as defined and shown on the Austell Comprehensive Plan: Policy Guide, adopted July 2, 2007. When located on the perimeter of an industrial node, the HI district should provide for uses that are lower in intensity and scale such as to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties.

(Code 1985, § 22-102)

Subject to the express provisions in this chapter, all properties shall be zoned as set forth on the official city zoning map, as amended from time to time. The maps shall be kept under the custody of the city community affairs department and shall be subject to public inspection. The official city zoning maps are incorporated in this chapter by express reference.

(Code 1985, § 22-103)

In interpreting the zoning district maps, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the boundary lines of streets, alleys, railroads, public lands or channels or bodies of water, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(2)

Where such boundaries are indicated so that they approximately follow the lines of lots or other parcels of record and are not more than ten feet distant therefrom, such lot or parcel lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(3)

If the rules set out in subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply, the location of a district boundary, unless the boundary is indicated by dimensions shown on the map, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing thereon.

(Code 1985, § 22-104)

It is recognized that discrepancies or conflicts can occur between the official zoning maps and the official city clerk's records (minutes) of actions taken by the mayor and council with respect to a specific parcel, either because of scriveners' errors or in amendment of the official maps. In the event of such a discrepancy or conflict, the official city clerk's record shall prevail.

(Code 1985, § 22-105)