A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of the district is to maintain the integrity of agricultural activities predominate in the rural areas of Cherokee County contiguous to the City of Ball Ground. The regulations of the district are designed to encourage the maintenance of the general rural characteristics of openness, low density residential use, appropriate agri-business, with some agricultural and livestock production. Such uses shall be maintained until appropriate community services and demand from adjacent built up areas warrant a change compatible with the development plans of the City of Ball Ground. This district is intended for the development of permitted agricultural operations, large lot dwellings, single-family "For Sale" detached residential subdivisions and "For Sale Communities."

B.

Use limitations.

1)

Architectural requirements.

a)

There are no additional requirements.

2)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

There are no additional requirements.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to permit "For Sale" residential development in those areas that are expected to become more nearly urban in character. The areas involved are generally in transition from agricultural areas to residential development and are considered appropriate for low density, "For Sale" residential development and "For Sale Communities." Limited agricultural uses are also compatible with this district.

B.

Accessory structures and uses.

1)

Private garage or carport not to exceed the storage capacity of three automobiles or light duty trucks per dwelling unit.

2)

Structure for the storage of equipment and supplies used in maintaining the principal building and its grounds.

3)

Structure for a children's playhouse and the storage of children's play equipment.

4)

Structure for the storage of equipment and supplies used for agricultural purposes.

5)

Private swimming pool, provided:

a)

All such swimming pools must be completely enclosed by a fence that is at least five feet high with lock-type security latches.

6)

Private tennis court, provided:

a)

The court must be surrounded by a fence with a minimum height of ten feet.

b)

If lighted, lights must be designed so that no light shall be cast upon adjacent property.

7)

The parking of one unoccupied travel trailer, motor coach or pleasure boat, provided:

a)

It must be parked behind the line projected from the front façade of the primary residence across the property to the side property lines.

8)

Guest quarters, provided:

a)

No more than one is permitted on a lot with another dwelling.

b)

It is permitted only within a rear yard.

c)

Such a use shall not be used as a rental property.

C.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

A satellite dish with a diameter of 24 inches and under may be attached to the side or rear of the principal structure and encroach three feet into the required setback. Larger satellite dishes shall be considered accessory structures.

b)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

c)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a non-opaque fence or wall at least six feet high. The Administrator may approve the substitution of vegetative plantings for the required fence or wall.

b)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall not be located between the primary façade of a residence and the street.

c)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall be reasonably screened from view from the public thoroughfare and from neighboring properties, by a six-foot tall fence and/or landscape material.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to enable "For Sale" residential development and "For Sale Communities" of a low density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses requiring large amounts of open space.

B.

Accessory structures.

1)

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least five feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2)

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

3)

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building.

4)

No accessory structure may exceed the mean height of the principal building.

5)

The area of the accessory building's footprint may not exceed 50 percent [of] that of the principal structure.

6)

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than five feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7)

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach five feet into the required rear or side setback.

C.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

A satellite dish with a diameter of 24 inches and under may be attached to the side or rear of the principal structure and encroach three feet into the required setback. Larger satellite dishes shall be considered accessory structures.

b)

All garages (attached or detached) must be of sufficient size to incorporate the minimum eight-foot by 20-foot parking stall(s) exclusive of any storage or utility provisions.

c)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

d)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a non-opaque fence or wall at least six feet high. The Administrator may approve the substitution of vegetative plantings for the required fence or wall.

b)

All front, side and rear yards must be sodded.

c)

No off-street parking space shall be utilized to park buses, tractor-trailers (attached or otherwise) or semi-trailers.

d)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall not be located between the primary façade of a residence and the street.

e)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall be reasonably screened from view from the public thoroughfare and from neighboring properties, by a six-foot tall fence and/or landscape material.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to enable "For Sale" residential development and "For Sale Communities" of low density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses requiring large amounts of open space.

B.

Accessory structures.

1)

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least five feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2)

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

3)

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building.

4)

No accessory structure may exceed the mean height of the principal building.

5)

The area of the accessory building's footprint may not exceed 50 percent [of] that of the principal structure.

6)

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than five feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7)

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach five feet into the required rear or side setback.

C.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

A satellite dish with a diameter of 24 inches and under may be attached to the side or rear of the principal structure and encroach three feet into the required setback. Larger satellite dishes shall be considered accessory structures.

b)

All garages (attached or detached) must be of sufficient size to incorporate the minimum eight-foot by 20-foot parking stall(s) exclusive of any storage or utility provisions.

c)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

d)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a non-opaque fence or wall at least six feet high. The Administrator may approve the substitution of vegetative plantings for the required fence or wall.

b)

All front, side and rear yards must be sodded.

c)

No off-street parking space shall be utilized to park buses, tractor-trailers (attached or otherwise) or semi-trailers.

d)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall not be located between the primary façade of a residence and the street.

e)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall be reasonably screened from view from the public thoroughfare and from neighboring properties, by a six-foot tall fence and/or landscape material.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to enable "For Sale" residential development and "For Sale Communities" of low density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses requiring large amounts of open space.

B.

Accessory structures.

1)

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least five feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2)

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

3)

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building.

4)

No accessory structure may exceed the mean height of the principal building.

5)

The area of the accessory building's footprint may not exceed 50 percent [of] that of the principal structure.

6)

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than five feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7)

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach five feet into the required rear or side setback.

C.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

A satellite dish with a diameter of 24 inches and under may be attached to the side or rear of the principal structure and encroach three feet into the required setback. Larger satellite dishes shall be considered accessory structures.

b)

All garages (attached or detached) must be of sufficient size to incorporate the minimum eight-foot by 20-foot parking stall(s) exclusive of any storage or utility provisions.

c)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

d)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a non-opaque fence or wall at least six feet high. The Administrator may approve the substitution of vegetative plantings for the required fence or wall.

b)

All front, side and rear yards must be sodded.

c)

No off-street parking space shall be utilized to park buses, tractor-trailers (attached or otherwise) or semi-trailers.

d)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall not be located between the primary façade of a residence and the street.

e)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall be reasonably screened from view from the public thoroughfare and from neighboring properties, by a six-foot tall fence and/or landscape material.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to enable "For Sale" residential development and "For Sale Communities" of medium density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses.

B.

Accessory structures.

1)

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least five feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2)

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

3)

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building.

4)

No accessory structure may exceed the mean height of the principal building.

5)

The area of the accessory building's footprint may not exceed 50 percent [of] that of the principal structure.

6)

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than five feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7)

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach five feet into the required rear or side setback.

C.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

A satellite dish with a diameter of 24 inches and under may be attached to the side or rear of the principal structure and encroach three feet into the required setback. Larger satellite dishes shall be considered accessory structures.

b)

All garages (attached or detached) must be of sufficient size to incorporate the minimum eight-foot by 20-foot parking stall(s) exclusive of any storage or utility provisions.

c)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

d)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a non-opaque fence or wall at least six feet high. The Administrator may approve the substitution of vegetative plantings for the required fence or wall.

b)

All front, side and rear yards must be sodded.

c)

No off-street parking space shall be utilized to park buses, tractor-trailers (attached or otherwise) or semi-trailers.

d)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall not be located between the primary façade of a residence and the street.

e)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall be reasonably screened from view from the public thoroughfare and from neighboring properties, by a six-foot tall fence and/or landscape material.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this residential district is to permit and encourage development of detached high-density "For Sale" single-family residential uses and "For Sale Communities" in a moderately spacious surrounding. These development districts shall be served with an approved community water system and a central sewerage system.

B.

Use limitations and conditions.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

A satellite dish with a diameter of 24 inches and under may be attached to the side or rear of the principal structure and encroach three feet into the required setback. Larger satellite dishes shall be considered accessory structures.

b)

All garages (attached or detached) must be of sufficient size to incorporate the minimum eight-foot by 20-foot parking stall(s) exclusive of any storage or utility provisions.

c)

Driveways shall be of sufficient length to accommodate large vehicles without obstructing pedestrians on sidewalks.

d)

Zero-Lot-Line dwellings shall be constructed against the lot line on one side of a lot, and no windows, doors or other openings shall be permitted on this side.

e)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

f)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a non-opaque fence or wall at least six feet high. The Administrator may approve the substitution of vegetative plantings for the required fence or wall.

b)

All front, side and rear yards must be sodded.

c)

No off-street parking space shall be utilized to park buses, tractor-trailers (attached or otherwise) or semi-trailers.

d)

A lot with a rear garage may reduce the front yard setback to 15 feet for a yard which faces a street internal to the development.

e)

There shall be a minimum side yard of ten feet on one side and no minimum requirement on the opposite side.

f)

Development shall be served with central sewerage facilities.

g)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall not be located between the primary façade of a residence and the street.

h)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall be reasonably screened from view from the public thoroughfare and from neighboring properties, by a six-foot tall fence and/or landscape material.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The RM-4 district is intended to provide suitable areas for medium density, single-family or multi-family "For Sale" or "For Rent" uses, and single-family or multi-family "For Rent Communities" or "For Sale Communities." These districts may also serve as transitional zones between commercial/light industrial uses and districts reserved for lower density single-family uses.

B.

Accessory structures.

1)

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least five feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2)

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

3)

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building.

4)

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

5)

The area of the accessory building's footprint may not exceed 50 percent [of] that of the principal structure.

6)

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than five feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7)

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach five feet into the required rear or side setback.

C.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

A satellite dish with a diameter of 24 inches and under may be attached to the side or rear of the principal structure and encroach three feet into the required setback. Larger satellite dishes shall be considered accessory structures.

b)

All garages (attached or detached) must be of sufficient size to incorporate the minimum eight-foot by 20-foot parking stall(s) exclusive of any storage or utility provisions.

c)

Driveways shall be of sufficient length to accommodate large vehicles without obstructing pedestrians on sidewalks.

d)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

e)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a non-opaque fence or wall at least six feet high. The Administrator may approve the substitution of vegetative plantings for the required fence or wall.

b)

All front, side and rear yards must be sodded.

c)

No off-street parking space shall be utilized to park buses, tractor-trailers (attached or otherwise) or semi-trailers.

d)

A lot with a rear garage may reduce the front yard setback to 15 feet for a yard which faces a street internal to the development.

e)

There shall be a minimum side yard of ten feet on one side and no minimum requirement on the opposite side.

f)

Development shall be served with central sewerage facilities.

g)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall not be located between the primary façade of a residence and the street.

h)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall be reasonably screened from view from the public thoroughfare and from neighboring properties, by a six-foot tall fence and/or landscape material.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The CC-R district is intended to provide suitable areas for residential uses immediately adjacent to the downtown commercial and transitional areas of the City. The district seeks to protect the historical character of this residential area by limiting lots to sizes comparable to those in the original City plan, by promoting the continued utilization of existing houses and discouraging demolition.

B.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

The 2007 Ball Ground Master Plan is incorporated herein by reference.

b)

The development of a single dwelling unit is not subject to the architectural requirements found herein.

c)

All building architecture for new developments greater than one unit shall conform to these guidelines.

d)

Where required, building architecture shall be reviewed by the Administrator or designee to determine conformance to the architectural standards stated herein.

(1)

Appeals of staff decisions may be heard by the City Council.

e)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character. New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan.

(1)

They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area.

f)

The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials. All designs are subject to review and approval by the Administrator.

g)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground.

h)

Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood.

i)

Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

j)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows. Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

k)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

l)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

m)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

n)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

o)

To the extent any rear or side of any building is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue through the rear or side.

p)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line. Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

q)

No more than 50 percent of a window pane may be covered by signage.

r)

For residential dwellings, garages, including garage doors and all other related garage elements, shall not protrude past the primary façade towards the primary street.

s)

For residential dwellings, garages shall not account for more than one-half of the front façade.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

The 2007 Ball Ground Master Plan is incorporated herein by reference. All site and landscape planning shall conform to these guidelines.

b)

The parking area shall be located in the rear yard or side yard of a building and be at least five feet from all property lines.

c)

No outside storage of any kind is permitted, including commercial vehicles.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The CC-T district is intended to provide suitable areas for the coexistence of residential land uses and small-scale commercial uses such as professional offices, limited retail and unobtrusive eating establishments in the downtown core of the City. This central district should act as a transition between the commercially focused CC-C district and the CC-R residential district.

B.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

A residential building may be mixed with a non-residential building on the same block or lot.

b)

A residential use may be mixed horizontally and/or vertically with non-residential uses in the same building.

c)

All development plans submitted to the City for review and approval must be drawn by a professional engineer.

d)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

General requirements.

(1)

The 2007 Ball Ground Master Plan is incorporated herein by reference.

(2)

The development of a single dwelling unit is not subject to the architectural requirements found herein.

(3)

All building architecture for new developments greater than one unit shall conform to these guidelines.

(4)

Where required, building architecture shall be reviewed by the Administrator or designee to determine conformance to the architectural standards stated herein.

(a)

Appeals of staff decisions may be heard by the City Council.

(5)

The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials. All designs are subject to review and approval by the Administrator.

(6)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character.

(7)

New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan.

(a)

They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area.

b)

Materials.

(1)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground.

(2)

Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood. Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

c)

Windows.

(1)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows.

(2)

Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

d)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

e)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

f)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

g)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

h)

To the extent any rear or side of any building is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue through the rear or side.

i)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line. Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

j)

No more than 50 percent of a window pane may be covered by signage.

k)

For residential dwellings, garages, including garage doors and all other, related garage elements, shall not protrude past the primary façade towards the primary street.

l)

For residential dwellings, garages shall not account for more than one-half of the front façade.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

The 2007 Ball Ground Master Plan is incorporated herein by reference. All site and landscape planning shall conform to these guidelines.

b)

Vehicular areas such as parking lots, drive aisles and similar shall not be located between the primary façade of a building and the right-of-way. This space shall be dedicated to pedestrian uses and feature landscaping, such as street trees and planters, along with street furniture, such as benches, trash receptacles, and shade structures.

c)

A minimum of two on-site parking spaces are required per dwelling unit, plus an additional number of parking spaces for guests determined by 20 percent of the total required spaces per dwelling units. Developer installed on-street parking spaces may count towards this requirement.

d)

No outside storage of any kind is permitted, including commercial vehicles.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to protect and promote suitable areas for downtown commercial and mixed uses, to encourage the eventual elimination of uses inappropriate to a central business area, and to encourage the development of a centralized commercial and mixed-use center for the City of Ball Ground.

B.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

No parcel in the CC-C district may be developed solely for residential purposes.

(1)

No more than 50 percent of the overall net enclosed, ground floor space within a development may be dedicated to residential uses.

(2)

A residential use may be mixed horizontally and/or vertically with non-residential uses in the same building or on the same parcel/lot/block.

(a)

Commercial buildings shall have prominence on a site, engaging the primary street to the greatest extent possible, with any standalone residential buildings locating to the rear, or sides if permitted.

(b)

For buildings with frontages on Gilmer Ferry Road/State Route 372/AW Roberts Drive/Old Canton Road/Mound Street/Old Dawsonville Road/Valley Street/Civic Drive, no portion of the ground floor or façade facing the aforementioned streets may be dedicated to residential uses.

(i)

Upper floors and buildings without frontages on the aforementioned streets may be residential uses.

(c)

For buildings that front streets other than those previously described, no more than 50 percent of the ground floor and accompanying façade may be dedicated to residential uses.

b)

All development plans must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

General.

(1)

The 2007 Ball Ground Master Plan is incorporated herein by reference.

(2)

All building architecture shall conform to these guidelines.

(3)

Building architecture shall be reviewed by the Administrator or designee to determine conformance to the architectural standards stated herein. Appeals of staff decisions may be heard by the City Council.

(4)

Building architecture shall be reviewed by the Administrator or designee to determine conformance to the architectural standards stated herein.

(a)

Appeals of staff decisions may be heard by the City Council.

(5)

The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials.

(6)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character.

(7)

New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan.

(8)

They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area.

(9)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

(10)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

(11)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

(12)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

(13)

Any rear or side face of a building that is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue from the primary façade through to the rear or side.

(14)

All building frontages shall face the street and be designed as a front entry with operable front doors.

b)

Materials.

(1)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground. Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood. Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

c)

Windows.

(1)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows.

(2)

Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

(3)

Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

(4)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line.

(5)

No more than 50 percent of a window pane may be covered by signage.

d)

Solar.

(1)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

(2)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

e)

Accessory buildings.

(1)

Accessory buildings shall have side and rear setbacks of five feet except for garages accessed through a rear-alley which shall have a zero-foot rear setback.

f)

Parking garages.

(1)

At least 75 percent of the gross floor area of a parking garage's ground floor level must be devoted to commercial use oriented towards pedestrian traffic.

g)

Residential dwellings.

(1)

Front porches are encouraged on all residential dwellings.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

The 2007 Ball Ground Master Plan is incorporated herein by reference. All site and landscape planning shall conform to these guidelines.

b)

Vehicular areas such as parking lots, drive aisles and similar shall not be located between the primary façade of a building and the right-of-way. This space shall be dedicated to pedestrian uses and feature landscaping, such as street trees and planters, along with street furniture, such as benches, trash receptacles, and shade structures.

c)

A minimum of two on-site parking spaces are required per dwelling unit, plus an additional number of parking spaces for guests determined by 20 percent of the total required spaces per dwelling units.

(1)

Developer installed on-street parking spaces may count towards this requirement.

(2)

At the discretion of the Administrator, nearby downtown parking may be counted towards these on-site parking requirements.

d)

No outside storage of any kind is permitted, including commercial vehicles.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The NC district is intended to provide suitable areas for limited retail and personal services serving those neighborhoods in the immediate area. Uses located within this district supply those goods and services which require frequent purchasing with a minimum of customer travel. The scope at which properties are developed within the district should reflect their relatively small market areas. This zoning district may serve as a step down from more intense commercial uses to residential uses.

B.

Accessory structures.

1)

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least ten feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2)

Any accessory building in excess of 1,000 square feet of gross space must meet the setback standards for a principal use and shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

3)

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

4)

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building, nor shall it contain a greater floor area than the principal structure.

5)

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

6)

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach five feet into the required rear or side setback.

7)

Recycling collection/drop-off centers.

a)

No outside storage allowed.

b)

Location of container bins must be approved by the mayor and/or his/her designee.

C.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character. New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan. They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area. The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials. All designs are subject to review and approval by the Administrator.

b)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground. Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood. Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

c)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows. Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

d)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

e)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

f)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

g)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

h)

To the extent any rear or side of any building is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue through the rear or side.

i)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line. Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

j)

No more than 50 percent of a window pane may be covered by signage.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

A single building may be no larger than 10,000 square feet.

b)

A maximum of 33 percent of off-street parking may be in the front yard; remaining parking must be within side and/or rear yards.

c)

All outside storage areas must be in the rear yard.

d)

All outside storage areas must be screened by a solid fence or wall no less than six feet in height.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a wide variety of commercial sales and service activities which generally serve a wide area. The permitted uses are generally located along the major thoroughfares of the City. Activities with limited storage may be permitted. Districts are located to create centers or concentrations of commercial activities and to discourage commercial strip development.

B.

Use limitations and conditions.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character. New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan. They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area. The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials. All designs are subject to review and approval by the Administrator.

b)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground. Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood. Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

c)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows. Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

d)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

e)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

f)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

g)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

h)

To the extent any rear or side of any building is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue through the rear or side.

i)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line. Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

j)

No more than 50 percent of a window pane may be covered by signage.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

There are no additional requirements.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this mixed-use district is to provide suitable areas for implementing the recommendations of the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan focuses on the expansion and protection of the traditional "small-town" characteristics of the City. In addition to the allowed commercial and light industrial uses, this district is also intended to enable "For Sale" residential development and "For Sale Communities" of a medium density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses. Specific goals and objectives of the TND zoning are:

a)

To use traditional neighborhood design characteristics for physically recreating the intimate human scale and setting that made "small-town America" a desirable place to live.

b)

To create compact, identifiable settlements.

c)

To create neighborhoods that are visually coherent.

d)

To accommodate, in a manner that encourages community interaction and cohesion, a mix of housing densities and types.

e)

To discourage and minimize off-street parking lots; to accommodate parking in a way that does not detract from the neighborhood's visual attributes and works to complement a pedestrian-friendly environment.

f)

To accommodate, in compatible fashion, appropriate mixes of residential, employment, and commercial uses in close proximity.

g)

To offer planned, strategically located open spaces to encourage social interaction, recreation, and sensitive areas protection.

h)

To create attractive living areas that will reduce pressure and demand for sprawl development.

i)

A mixture of housing types within a single development is highly encouraged.

j)

Different types of residential dwellings may be mixed on the same block or lot.

k)

A residential building may be mixed with a non-residential building on the same block or lot.

l)

A residential use may be mixed with non-residential uses in the same building provided the residential use is not on the ground floor.

m)

Lot sizes across a development may vary.

B.

Use limitations.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

General.

(1)

The 2007 Ball Ground Master Plan is incorporated herein by reference.

(2)

The development of a single dwelling unit is not subject to the architectural requirements found herein.

(3)

All building architecture for new developments greater than one unit shall conform to these guidelines.

(4)

Building architecture shall be reviewed by the Administrator or designee to determine conformance to the architectural standards stated herein. Appeals of staff decisions may be heard by the City Council.

(5)

The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials.

(6)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character.

(7)

New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan.

(8)

They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area.

(9)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

(10)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

(11)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

(12)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

(13)

Any rear or side face of a building that is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue from the primary façade through to the rear or side.

(14)

All building frontages shall face the street and be designed as a front entry with operable front doors.

b)

Materials.

(1)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground. Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood. Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

c)

Windows.

(1)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows.

(2)

Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

(3)

Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

(4)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line.

(5)

No more than 50 percent of a window pane may be covered by signage.

d)

Solar.

(1)

No more than 50 percent of the front face of a roof may be covered by solar panels.

(2)

Roof-mounted solar panels should be located on the side and rear faces of a roof when possible. If solar panels must be placed on the front face, the arrangement of the individual panels shall be orderly and grouped into squares or rectangles to the greatest extent possible. The scattering of individual panels shall be avoided.

e)

Accessory buildings.

(1)

Accessory buildings shall have side and rear setbacks of five feet except for garages accessed through a rear-alley which shall have a zero-foot rear setback.

f)

Parking garages.

(1)

At least 75% of the gross floor area of a parking garage's ground floor level must be devoted to commercial use oriented towards pedestrian traffic.

g)

Residential dwellings.

(1)

Front porches are encouraged on all residential dwellings.

(2)

Garages, including garage doors and all other, related garage elements, shall not protrude past the primary façade towards the primary street.

(3)

Garages shall not account for more than one-half of the front façade.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

The 2007 Ball Ground Master Plan is incorporated herein by reference. All site and landscape planning shall conform to these guidelines.

b)

Outdoor dining facilities may encroach into required building setbacks but not into a required buffer.

c)

All commercial establishments with drive-through lanes, pickup windows and similar are to locate menu boards, pickup window, attendant shade canopies and other similar features associated with drive through's, to the side and/or rear of the building. Pickup lanes shall not encircle the primary building and may not be located between the primary building and primary street.

d)

All outdoor storage yards of any vehicles, materials or similar, must be fully enclosed by a non-opaque fence or screen wall at least six feet in height.

e)

In addition to the architectural requirements, the areas between these primary facades and the public right-of-way shall be designed as seen in traditional main street-America commercial districts. Spaces shall be designed for pedestrians to both pass freely and congregate together in areas marked by hardscapes, porches, patios, street furniture, landscaping, pedestrian scaled signage and similar. These areas are not intended to be used for parking, stormwater, and similar and shall not simply be open areas of turf.

f)

Developments shall feature a comprehensive internal pedestrian and bicycle circulation system linking all uses, with the intent of minimizing walking distances and reducing dependence on the private automobile for internal travel and external access. Bicycle and pedestrian networks shall connect to the larger, City-wide pedestrian network.

g)

All streets shall terminate at other streets within the development and vehicular interconnection must be provided with adjacent parcels. Where topography or other constraints do not reasonably allow for interconnection to adjacent parcels, cul-de-sacs may be permitted. However, cul-de-sacs shall be the exception and not a dominant feature of a development. For instances where vehicular interconnection cannot be accomplished due to the aforementioned reasons, pedestrian connections shall be provided if possible.

h)

Block sizes shall not exceed five acres in area.

i)

Utilities shall run along alleys wherever possible.

j)

All streets shall have a maximum right-of-way of 50 feet.

k)

Street tree planting strips measured five feet from the back of curb to the sidewalk shall be provided and be free of all utility lines.

l)

Four-foot sidewalks are required on both sides of internal streets.

m)

Curb radii shall be ten feet.

n)

Street tree plantings shall be selected from Table 106-6 - Tree Species Selection List.

o)

The long axis of the street shall have appropriate termination with either a public monument, specifically designed building façade, or a gateway to the ensuing space.

p)

Streetlights are required with types and styles to be approved by the Administrator before installation. Lights purchased and installed must be eligible for lifetime maintenance through Georgia Power or Amicalola EMC.

q)

Developments shall provide on-street parking, wide walkways, street trees and furniture, similar to the streetscapes found in traditional neighborhoods and villages.

r)

The City Council may reduce or waive on-site parking requirements where suitable and adequate parking will be achieved off-site or on-street.

s)

Parking lots and parking garages shall not abut street intersections or occupy lots which terminate a vista.

t)

All off-street parking shall be to the side and/or rear of the buildings and properly screened from public view by low walls, fences, landscaping or a combination thereof. This requirement does not apply to ADA parking.

u)

Residential, private garages shall be accessed from the rear of the dwelling using alleys to the greatest extent possible.

v)

When rear entry garages are not feasible, detached front entry garages entirely behind the rear façade line of the dwelling may utilized.

w)

No more than 20 percent of the dwelling units may be constructed with an attached front entry garage. When this option is used the garage must be located a minimum of 15 feet behind the front façade line. The Administrator may grant exceptions when it is clearly demonstrated that due to topography or natural boundaries this requirement is not feasible.

x)

On-street parking, garages and driveway space may count towards parking requirements. Additionally, a mixture of uses may allow for reductions in parking requirements using shared parking. Shared parking requirements are to be calculated utilizing the shared parking standards established by the Urban Land Institute and are subject to approval by the Administrator.

y)

The neighborhood shall have identifiable features such as entry monumentation, amenities, and landscaping to distinguish it from other parts of the City.

z)

A minimum of five percent of the gross land area of a development must be permanently allocated to usable public space such as squares or parks. Required buffers may not count towards this requirement unless they have been activated with passive recreation opportunities as described in the buffer requirements. For developments 15 acres or less, the size requirements shall be left to the discretion of the Administrator, but all TND developments must have a form of usable public space.

aa)

All occupiable buildings in the TND shall be no further than 1,000 feet from a park, square or other form of usable public space.

bb)

The maximum height of walls or fences shall be eight feet. Barbed wire is prohibited.

cc)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall not be located between the primary façade of a residence and the street.

dd)

Ground-mounted solar panels shall be reasonably screened from view from the public thoroughfare and from neighboring properties by a six-foot tall fence and/or landscape material.

(Ord. of 6-10-2021; Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

This district provides development standards for a uniform landscape and urban design theme to enhance the gateway to downtown Ball Ground. The specific urban design, transportation and land use requirements set forth are an extension of the orderly growth guidelines developed in the City's Comprehensive Plan.

2)

The incorporation of extensive buffering techniques seeks to assist in the preservation of such adjoining residential areas by providing a unique transition zone rather than traditional descending density theory.

3)

The district is intended to generate quality new development along Ball Ground/Canton Highway while promoting economic, cultural, open space and safety features to aid the public's general welfare. This orderly planning system is intended to attract commercial and mixed-use development and discourage strip commercial development, which is consistent with the comprehensive plan.

4)

Basic precepts for the district include:

a)

Respect, preservation and use of existing landforms, trees and other landscape themes.

b)

Shielding of parking areas through the dispersion of parking, berms, diffused sight lines and landscaping.

c)

Building with finished front, side and rear elevations.

d)

Respect, preservation and use of vernacular architecture and its elements.

e)

Creation of a pedestrian environment.

B.

Use limitations and conditions.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character. New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan. They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area. The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials. All designs are subject to review and approval by the Administrator.

b)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground. Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood. Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

c)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows. Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

d)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

e)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

f)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

g)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

h)

To the extent any rear or side of any building is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue through the rear or side.

i)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line. Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

j)

No more than 50 percent of a window pane may be covered by signage.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All on-site utilities shall be located underground.

b)

No more than 50 percent of the total on-premises parking area may be located within the front yard.

c)

All free-standing signage must be monument style, with a distinctive base, middle and top. The sign shall be of compatible design with building architecture.

d)

In addition to the requirements of the buffer ordinance, property frontages along all public rights-of-way shall feature an additional ten shrubs per 100 lineal feet of roadway.

e)

Vehicular areas visible from Ball Ground/Canton Highway shall provide low screen walls with complimentary landscaping to help shield views.

f)

Shared driveways, rear access and inter-parcel access are highly encouraged to limit curb cuts along the highway.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to provide suitable areas for industrial development but whose proximity to residential or commercial districts makes it desirable to limit the intensity of industrial operations and processes. This district limits industrial, manufacturing and warehousing uses to those which are wholly conducted indoors, except for limited amounts of outdoor storage which shall be screened and situated in a side or rear yard. The district should be accessible to a major arterial or state highway. Permitted uses are restricted to those which are not characterized by smoke, dust, fumes, gas, heat, glare, fire hazards, noise, vibrations and other nuisances.

B.

Use limitations and conditions.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character. New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan. They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area. The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials. All designs are subject to review and approval by the Administrator.

b)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground. Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood. Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

c)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows. Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

d)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

e)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

f)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

g)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

h)

To the extent any rear or side of any building is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue through the rear or side.

i)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line. Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage areas must be fenced and screened by opaque fencing and/or landscape material, as determined by the Administrator or designee.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Purpose and intent.

1)

The purpose of this district is to provide suitable areas for industrial operations and processes conducted both indoors and outdoors. Due to the intensity of these uses, the district should be located on or have ready access to a major arterial or state highway and separated from residential areas by significant natural barriers and/or buffers.

B.

Use limitations and conditions.

1)

General requirements.

a)

All development plans, excluding those for a single home on an existing lot of record, must be drawn by a professional engineer and must be submitted to the City for review and approval before any work may commence.

2)

Architectural requirements.

a)

The mass and spatial relationships should emulate traditional villages and local character. New buildings shall feature design and materials consistent with those found in North Georgia from 1890 thru the 1930s and must be in keeping with the 2007 Master Plan. They shall be compatible in size, scale, mass and roof pitch, with buildings and architectural styles prevalent in the area. The City may require the applicant to involve the services of a certified architect to verify and ensure architectural integrity and materials. All designs are subject to review and approval by the Administrator.

b)

All building facades, including those facing a roadway, shall be of architectural treatments of glass and brick in keeping with the traditional architecture of downtown Ball Ground. Buildings may include additional combinations of stone, architectural block, Stucco and wood. Exterior building materials shall not be concrete masonry units, aluminum siding, vinyl siding or corrugated steel (exceptions: Mechanical penthouses and roof screens).

c)

All ground level windows facing streets shall be clear, unpainted glass to allow view of store interiors and display windows. Mirrored glass with a reflection of greater than 20 percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

d)

Areas of 150 linear feet or more of uninterrupted single finishes for all walls visible from the roadway or parking areas shall be broken up using trellises, arcades, false windows, archways, landscaping, storefront, or recessed panels reminiscent of window, door or colonnade openings.

e)

Building design shall include a minimum one-foot deep cornice, extending along the entire front of the building and the sides of the building at least ten feet from the front of the building.

f)

Building entry areas of single business buildings and the principal entry of a multi-business building shall be articulated and express greater architectural detail than other portions of the building.

g)

Building design shall include a minimum three-foot high contrasting base (water table) extending along the entire front of the building.

h)

To the extent any rear or side of any building is directly visible from any public street or residence, architectural treatment shall continue through the rear or side.

i)

Windows shall be raised a minimum of three feet above the floor line. Window design will be in keeping with the architectural design of the building.

3)

Site and landscape requirements.

a)

All outside storage areas must be fenced and screened by opaque fencing and/or landscape material, as determined by the Administrator or designee.

(Ord. of 4-13-2023(2))

A.

Permitted land use table.

Legend:

P: Permitted Use. A land use that is allowed by right in a specific zoning district.

C: Conditional Use. A land use that is allowed by right in a specific zoning district but must adhere to additional conditions as found herein.

S: Special use. A land use that is only allowed in a specific zoning district when a special use permit has been granted by the City Council.