Bibb County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
M-3—HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT1
Editor's note— Res. of December 9, 2024(1), amended Ch. 18 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 18, §§ 18.01—18.08, pertained to similar subject matter. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.
Section 18.01.- Intent.
The M-3 district is intended to provide areas for heavy industrial activities, where the uses require that some noise, vibration or other environmental pollutants must be tolerated. This district is intended for use by the larger manufacturing operations, heavy equipment, construction and fuel yards, major transportation terminals and other basic industrial activities required by an urban economy.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 18.02. - Required conditions.
All uses listed are permitted; however, such uses in appropriate situations may be subject to such conditions as required by the staff and Commission to protect neighboring properties from any harmful effects that may be caused by noise, vibration, dust, or any other effect that may endanger the public health, welfare, and safety.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 18.03. - Permitted and limited uses.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 18.03.01. - Conditional uses.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 18.04. - Lot and area requirements.
None, except that no development or construction shall be located on a tract containing less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 18.05. - Yard requirements (building setback distance).
The following minimum setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures, as measured from:
[1]
Arterial and collector street right-of way lines:
(a)
Front yard .....50 feet
(b)
Rear yard .....50 feet
(c)
Side yard .....50 feet
[2]
Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a)
Front yard .....30 feet
(b)
Rear yard .....30 feet
(c)
Side yard .....30 feet
[3]
Interior lot lines:
[4]
Special setbacks, see § 32.05.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 18.06. - Building height requirements.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be sixty (60) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding sixty (60) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 18.07. - Off-street parking and loading space regulations.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 18.08. - Signs.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))