In order to regulate, restrict, and segregate the use of land, buildings, and structures; to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings and the area of yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings; to regulate intensity of development, and to implement the intent of this ordinance, the incorporated area of the City of Avondale Estates, DeKalb County, Georgia, is hereby divided into the following residential zoning districts:

A.

General. Avondale Estates's residential zoning districts are primarily intended to create, maintain, and promote a variety of housing and living opportunities for individual households and to help ensure consistency with the comprehensive plan. While the districts primarily accommodate residential use types, some non-residential uses are also allowed, as indicated in division 5.3 - residential uses. When this zoning ordinance refers to "residential-zoned districts," it is referring to zoning districts: R-24, R-12, and MFR categorized in this division.

B.

Single-family residential (R) districts. When this zoning ordinance refers to "R-zoned districts," it is referring to the single-dwelling zoning districts: R-24 and R-12. The primary purposes of the R districts are as follows:

1.

To help protect the established character of existing neighborhoods;

2.

To accommodate infill development that is in keeping with character of existing neighborhoods; and

3.

To accommodate uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious and social needs of the neighborhood.

C.

Multi-family residential (MFR) districts. When this zoning ordinance refers to "MF" zoning districts, it is referring to the multi-family residential zoning district: MFR. The primary purposes of the MFR, multi-family residential zoning district are as follows:

1.

To accommodate the development of multi-family residential development in areas designated for such development by the comprehensive plan;

2.

To accommodate infill development that is in keeping with the physical character of existing neighborhoods; and

3.

To accommodate uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood.

A.

General. This section establishes basic lot and building regulations that apply in residential zoning districts. These regulations offer certainty for property owners, developers and neighbors about the limits of what is allowed; they are not to be construed as a guarantee that stated minimums and maximums can be achieved on every lot. Other factors, such as topography, the presence of protected resources, off-street parking, and other factors may work to further limit actual building and development potential.

B.

Minimum requirements in division 6.1 - general lot and building standards also apply.

C.

The lot and building regulations of the following table apply to all principal and accessory uses allowed in residential districts, unless otherwise expressly stated in this zoning ordinance:

¹ Accessory buildings units shall be set back a minimum distance of 20 feet in the rear. See section 21-5.9.3 - accessory dwelling units.

² Accessory buildings shall not be greater in height than the principal building. See section 21-5.9.2 - accessory buildings and structures.

(Ord. No. 2022-04, § 1, 9-14-2022)

In order to regulate, restrict, and segregate the use of land, buildings and structures; to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings and the area of yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings; to regulate intensity and geography of commercial development and to implement the intent of this ordinance, the incorporated area of the City of Avondale Estates, DeKalb County, Georgia, is hereby divided into the following commercial zoning districts:

The commercial districts are generally intended to promote consistency with the comprehensive plan and provide opportunities for shopping, employment, and entertainment. When this zoning ordinance refers to "commercial-zoned districts," it is referring to zoning districts: O-I and GC categorized in this division.

A.

Office-institutional (O-I) district. The primary purposes of the O-I district are as follows:

1.

To provide convenient locations for office and institutional uses;

2.

To provide locations for the development of cultural, recreational, educational, and health service facilities; and

3.

To provide transitional uses and services between single-family residential districts and more intensive commercial and mixed-use districts.

B.

General commercial (GC) district. The primary purposes of the GC district are as follows:

1.

To provide convenient local retail shopping and service areas within the city;

2.

To provide for the development of new local commercial districts; and

3.

To accommodate uses designed to serve the convenience shopping and service needs of groups of neighborhoods.

A.

General. This section establishes basic lot and building regulations that apply in commercial zoning districts. These regulations offer certainty for property owners, developers, and neighbors about the limits of what is allowed; they are not to be construed as a guarantee that stated minimums and maximums can be achieved on every lot. Other factors, such as topography, the presence of protected resources, off-street parking, and other factors may work to further limit actual building and development potential.

B.

Minimum requirements in division 6.1 - general lot and building Standards also apply, including

C.

Building design. All buildings in all commercial districts shall comply with the building design requirements of section 21-6.1.3 - building design standards.

D.

The lot and building regulations of the following table apply to all principal and accessory uses allowed in commercial districts, unless otherwise expressly stated in this zoning ordinance.