(amended February 16, 2021 by Mayor and Council)

Purpose: This is strictly a residential district to be used for single-family residential areas with low population densities. Additional permitted uses, by review of the Planning Commission, include related non-commercial, recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally required to provide the fundamental elements of such residential areas. The district is intended to promote development of this character and may also contain vacant or agricultural land considered appropriate for this type of residential development in the future. The specific intent of the R-1 zoning is:

1.

To encourage the construction of, and the use of land for single-family dwellings;

2.

To prohibit business, commercial, or industrial use of the land, and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the development or maintenance of single-family dwellings in the district;

3.

To discourage land use which would generate traffic on minor or local streets, other than normal traffic to serve the residences on those streets;

4.

To discourage any use which, because of its character or size, would excessively impact the requirements or costs for public services (such as fire or police protection and water or sewer services) beyond what would be the case were the district solely developed for single-family dwellings.

Within any R-1 district the following uses are permitted:

Uses Permitted:

1.

Single-family dwellings;

2.

Forest and agricultural uses except commercial dairies or commercial raising of livestock or poultry;

For the purposes of this section commercial dairies, commercial livestock, or commercial poultry shall be defined as the retail sale of said animals or animal products within the residential zone;

3.

Public parks, playgrounds, community buildings, and similar public service facilities serving residential areas;

4.

Churches when located on at least four (4) acres, and when any building or activity related thereto is located at least fifty feet (50') from the nearest lot line;

5.

Cemeteries, provided the cemetery meets the definition of an accessory use to a church;

6.

Schools, public or private;

7.

Home occupations. However, home occupations must meet all other requirements of City Code pertaining to home occupations;

8.

Plant nurseries and truck gardens except that no retail sales shall be made on the premises. The plant growing operation must not be readily visible from the street and the growing area must not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet. Additionally, the growing operation must conform to the regulations of the State Department of Agriculture and the State Environmental Protection Division;

9.

Accessory uses and buildings;

10.

Off-street parking and loading for vehicles in operating condition only;

11.

Temporary signs indicating the sale of real property only;

12.

Public utility installations and lands.

Accessory Uses:

Customary accessory buildings or structures, provided such shall be permitted only in rear yard, and shall not be less than ten feet (10') from any property line; and further provided that in the case of corner lots, such buildings or structures shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from any side street right-of-way line.

(Ord. of 2-16-2021)

The R-1-30 District is intended for low density, single-family residential areas and vacant or open areas where single-family residential development appears likely to occur. Regulations for this district are designed to encourage low density, one-family residential development. In the R-1-30 Residential District, the following uses are permitted:

1.

Single-family dwellings with the exception of manufactured homes, modular homes, and moved homes with a minimum lot size of thirty thousand (30,000) square feet and yard, set-back, and dwelling size as are specified in Article I.

2.

Customary accessory buildings and uses including:

([a)]

Private parking garages, storage buildings, private use greenhouses, and workshops.

([b)]

Private swimming pools and associated bathhouses and pump houses.

([c)]

The storage of a total of not more than two (2) of the following in side and rear yards only:

1.

Pleasure boats.

2.

Unoccupied camper trailers.

3.

Motor homes.

4.

Recreational Vehicles.

5.

Or other auxiliary vehicles, towed vehicles or trailers of similar size and potential to obstruct views or be detrimental to the environment.

3.

Home Occupations.

The R-1-20 Residential District includes existing low-density single-family residential areas and vacant or open areas where single-family residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for this district are designed to encourage low density, one (1) family residential development.

In the R-1-20 Residential District, the following uses are permitted:

1.

Single-family dwellings with the exception of manufactured homes, modular homes, and moved homes with a minimum lot size of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and yard, setback, and dwelling size as are specified to Article I.

2.

Customary accessory buildings and uses including:

([a)]

Private parking garages, storage buildings, private use greenhouses, and workshops.

([b)]

Private swimming pools and associated bathhouses and pump houses.

([c)]

The storage of a total of not more than two (2) of the following in side and rear yards only:

1.

Pleasure boats.

2.

Unoccupied camper trailers.

3.

Motor homes.

4.

Recreational Vehicles.

5.

Or other auxiliary vehicles, towed vehicles or trailers of similar size and potential to obstruct views or be detrimental to the environment.

3.

Home Occupations.

The R-1-15 Residential District includes existing low-density single-family residential areas and vacant or open areas where single-family residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for this district are designed to encourage low density, one (1) family residential development.

In the R-1-15 Residential District, the following uses are permitted:

1.

Single-family dwellings with the exception of manufactured homes, modular homes and moved homes with a minimum lot size of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet and yard, setback, and dwelling size as are specified in Article I.

2.

Customary accessory buildings and uses including:

([a)]

Private parking garages, storage buildings, private use greenhouses, and workshops.

([b)]

Private swimming pools and associated bathhouses and pump houses.

([c)]

The storage of a total of not more than two (2) of the following in side and rear yards only:

1.

Pleasure boats.

2.

Unoccupied camper trailers.

3.

Motor homes.

4.

Recreational Vehicles.

5.

Or other auxiliary vehicles, towed vehicles or trailers of similar size and potential to obstruct views or be detrimental to the environment.

3.

Home Occupations.

The R-1-12 Residential District includes existing low-density single-family residential areas and vacant or open areas where single-family residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for this district are designed to encourage low density, one (1) family residential development.

In the R-1-12 Residential District, the following uses are permitted:

1.

Single-family dwellings with the exception of manufactured homes, modular homes and moved homes with a minimum lot size of twelve thousand (12,000) square feet and yard, setback, and dwelling size as are specified in Article I.

2.

Customary accessory buildings and uses including:

([a)]

Private parking garages, storage buildings, private use greenhouses, and workshops.

([b)]

Private swimming pools and associated bathhouses and pump houses.

([c)]

The storage of a total of note more than two (2) of the following in side and rear yards only:

1.

Pleasure boats.

2.

Unoccupied camper trailers.

3.

Motor homes.

4.

Recreational Vehicles.

5.

Or other auxiliary vehicles, towed vehicles or trailers of similar size and potential to obstruct views or be detrimental to the environment.

3.

Home Occupations.

The R-1-10 Residential District includes existing low-density single-family residential areas and vacant or open areas where single-family residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for this district are designed to encourage low density, one (1) family residential development.

In the R-1-10 Residential District, the following uses are permitted:

1.

Single-family dwellings with the exception of manufactured homes, modular homes and moved homes with a minimum lot size of ten thousand (10,000) square feet and yard, setback, and dwelling size as are specified in Article I.

2.

Customary accessory buildings and uses including:

([a)]

Private parking garages, storage buildings, private use greenhouses, and workshops.

([b)]

Private swimming pools and associated bathhouses and pump houses.

([c)]

The storage of a total of note more than two (2) of the following in side and rear yards only:

1.

Pleasure boats.

2.

Unoccupied camper trailers.

3.

Motor homes.

4.

Recreational Vehicles.

5.

Or other auxiliary vehicles, towed vehicles or trailers of similar size and potential to obstruct views or be detrimental to the environment.

3.

Home Occupations.

(amended March 12, 2007 by Mayor and Council)

Purpose—The purpose of the R-2 district is to provide for a broader range of choice of housing types of people who desire to live in the city in owner or rental units, and their normal accessory uses which are compatible, supportive or convenient to the residents living within such a district.

This District is a medium-density residential district, allowing the permitted uses of single-family residences.

Within any R-2 District the following uses are permitted:

Uses Permitted:

1.

Any uses permitted in the R-1 District. In this case, these structures must meet requirements of the R-1 District.

2.

The home shall also include the following improvements:

(a)

All homes shall be on a permanent foundation, slab on grade or raised perimeter foundation. Raised foundation wall shall be solid except for the openings that are needed for ventilation and access as required by the applicable building codes.

3.

Home occupations, as defined and limited by this Ordinance.

Conditional Uses.

Within any R-2 Residential District, the following uses may be permitted after application to the Planning Commission and approval by the Mayor and Council.

1.

Boarding House. A building other than a motel or hotel, where for compensation or pre-arrangement for a definite period, meals or lodging are provided for five (5) or more persons not related by blood or marriage not to exceed twenty (20) persons.

2.

Juvenile Care Home. An orphanage or home for minors in which three (3) or more persons not of the immediate family are received, kept, maintained, or provided with food and shelter or care; but not including hospitals.

3.

Kindergartens, day nurseries, or child care centers, provided such facilities are approved by the appropriate State of Georgia licensing agency for "group day care services."

4.

Personal Care Home. A home for adults in which three (3) or more persons not of the immediate family are received, kept, or provided with food, care, and lodging for long term domiciliary care, but not including facilities for the care of mental patients, epileptics, alcoholics, drug addicts, or juveniles. Examples are personal care homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, but not hospitals.

All of the above conditional uses must meet the following requirements:

(a)

Such facilities meet the requirements of the appropriate state licensing agency.

(b)

Plans receive approval from the State Fire Marshall prior to issuance of a permit for construction and operation.

Accessory Uses.

Customary accessory buildings or structures, provided such shall be permitted only in rear yard, and shall not be less than ten feet (10') from any property line; and further provided that in the case of corner lots, such buildings or structures shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from any side street right-of-way line.

Area and Dimensional Requirements.

Within any R-2 Residential District, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

1.

Minimum required lot area for a single-family dwelling is fifteen thousand square feet (15,000);

2.

Minimum required lot width is ninety feet (90');

3.

Minimum required front yard is forty feet (40');

4.

Minimum required side yard is ten feet (10'), each. Corner lots must have an additional ten feet (10') along the side street line;

5.

Minimum required rear yard is forty feet (40');

6.

Maximum permissible lot coverage: The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the total area;

7.

Where water and sewer facilities are not available, lot area and dimensions must be as specified by the Carroll County Health Department.

8.

Modular Homes.

9.

Moved Homes.

(Ord. of 2-16-2021(2))

This District is established as a high-density residential district for two-family residences, multi-family residences.

Uses Permitted:

1.

Any uses permitted in R-1 and R-2 Districts, subject to restrictions of the R-1 and R-2 respectively.

2.

Two-family residences.

3.

Multi-family residences.

4.

The home shall also include the following improvements:

(a)

All homes shall be on a permanent foundation, slab on grade or raised perimeter foundation, as is required by the State Minimum Standard Codes. Raised foundation walls shall be solid except for the openings that are needed for ventilation and access as required by the applicable building code.

(b)

All homes shall have a landing at all egress doors that is a minimum of 6'X6'. The landing at the exterior of an egress doorway shall not be more than 8 ½" inches below the top of the threshold.

Accessory Uses.

Customary accessory buildings or structures, provided such shall be permitted only in rear yard, and shall not be less than ten feet (10') from any property line; and further provided that in the case of corner lots, such buildings or structures shall be set back at least twenty (20') feet from any side street right-of-way line.

Area and Dimensional Requirements.

Within any R-3 Residential District as shown on the Zoning Map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

1.

Minimum required lot for each dwelling unit is seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

2.

Minimum required lot width is one hundred twenty feet (120') for the first dwelling unit, plus an additional ten feet (10') of lot width for each unit in excess of one (1).

3.

Minimum required front yard is fifty feet (50').

4.

Minimum required side yard is fifteen feet (15'), except where adjourning or abutting an R-1 or R-2 District, the property side yard shall be fifty feet (50'). Corner lots must have an additional ten feet (10') along the sideline.

5.

Minimum required rear yard is fifty feet (50').

6.

Maximum permissible lot coverage: The total ground area covered by the principal buildings shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area.

7.

Where water and sewer facilities are not available, lot area and dimensions must be as specified by the Carroll County Health Department as follows:

Lot Width:

One hundred feet (100') at building line per dwelling.

Lot Area:

One acre per dwelling.

(Ord. of 2-16-2021(2))

This District is established as a high-density residential district for multi-Family Residential Complexes only. Multi-Family Residential Complexes which by definition include developments of thirty (30) or more dwelling units.

Uses Permitted.

1.

Multi-Family Housing Complexes.

2.

Any uses permitted in R-1, R-2, or R-3 Districts, subject to restrictions of the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts respectively. Manufactured Homes and Modular/Industrialized Homes shall be comparable to site built housing located within a one thousand (1,000) foot square block area of the proposed site on which such home is to be located. The home shall be comparable in regard to size, siding material, roof material, foundation, and overall aesthetic appearance. The home shall also include the following improvements:

(a)

All Manufactured Housing shall be placed on and attached to a permanent foundation, slab on grade or raised perimeter foundation, as is required for stick built homes by the State Minimum Standard Codes. Raised foundation walls shall be solid except for the openings that are needed for ventilation and access as required by the applicable building code.

(b)

All Manufacture Housing shall have a landing at all egress doors that is a minimum of 6'X6'. The landing at the exterior of an egress doorway shall not be more than 8 ½ inches below the top of the threshold.

Accessory Uses.

Customary accessory buildings or structures, provided such shall be permitted only in rear yard, and shall not be less than ten feet (10') from any property line; and further provided that in the case of corner lots, such buildings or structures shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from any side street right-of-way line.

Area and Dimensional Requirements.

Within any R-4 Residential Districts as shown on the Zoning Map, the following dimensional requirements shall be complied with:

1.

Minimum required lot for each dwelling unit is seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

2.

Minimum required lot width is one hundred twenty feet (120') for the first dwelling unit, plus an additional ten feet (10') of lot width for each unit in excess of one (1).

3.

Minimum required front yard is fifty feet (50').

4.

Minimum required side yard is fifteen feet (15'), except where adjoining or abutting an R-1 or R-2 District. The property side yard shall be fifty feet (50'). Corner lots must have an additional ten feet (10') along the side street line.

5.

Minimum required rear yard is fifty feet (50').

6.

Maximum permissible lot coverage: The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total area.

Floor Area Requirements.

1.

Efficiency apartments shall have a minimum of five hundred (500') square feet.

2.

Two bedroom apartments shall have a minimum of seven hundred and fifty (750') square feet.

3.

Three bedroom apartments shall have a minimum of one thousand (1,000) square feet.

Each dwelling unit shall be placed upon a permanent masonry foundation and shall meet all building codes of the City of Bowdon.

(Ord. of 2-16-2021(2))

Same uses as permitted in R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts subject to restrictions set forth in Sections 71 and 77-79; other mobile homes provided they are located in a mobile home park; mobile home parks provided they conform to the Mobile Home Ordinance.

Purpose: To establish centers for small, localized retail and service businesses which provide goods and services to surrounding residential development.

Uses Permitted:

1.

Amusement and recreation businesses, including theatres, but not drive-in theatres;

2.

Banking and lending institutions;

3.

Business, music, art, and dancing schools;

4.

Commercial parking lots and private storage, and parking garages;

5.

Fire and police stations;

6.

Florists;

7.

Food stores, including "supermarkets";

8.

Gasoline service stations and convenience stores;

9.

Lodges and organizational meeting halls;

10.

Millinery, dressmaking, and tailoring activities;

11.

Mortuaries and funeral homes, but not crematories;

12.

Motels and hotels;

13.

Newspaper, radio and television facilities;

14.

Non-automotive repair shops such as radio, television, and appliance repair, with no more than two (2) services operating from the establishment;

15.

Office for professional use, including clinics;

16.

Off-street parking and holding for vehicles in operating condition only;

17.

Personal services such as barber shops, salons, dry cleaning, and coin operated laundromats;

18.

Pet grooming;

19.

Places of worship such as churches and synagogues;

20.

Printing and engraving activities;

21.

Public buildings such as libraries, museums, and art galleries;

22.

Public utility installations and lands;

23.

Residences if:

(a)

Units must be located in parcel (B05002001, 805002005, B0500201 J, and B0500101 l) above ground level on the 2 ^nd floor;

(b)

Minimum eight hundred fifty (850) square feet of interior floor space per dwelling unit;

(c)

Developer will provide and maintain a minimum of at least ten percent (l0%) of the gross interior living area as common space per dwelling unit;

(d)

Development of building does not alter the historical significance of the building exterior; and

(e)

Petitioner shall appear before the Bowdon Planning Commission for prior approval;

24.

Restaurants;

25.

Retail sale of new or used cars and trucks in operating condition;

26.

Retail stores and retail services;

27.

Smoke shops;

28.

Veterinarian's offices, but not including outside kennels.

Conditional Uses.

Within any C-1 Commercial District, the following uses may be permitted after application to the Mayor and Council:

l.

Hardware or building materials sales.

2.

Outdoor advertising signs.

3.

Telecommunication towers.

(Ord. of 7-11-2022)

Uses Permitted.

1.

Same uses as permitted in C-1 Zoning District;

2.

Bus terminals, railroad terminals, and freight depots, except truck terminals;

3.

Hotels;

4.

Wholesale businesses, including display and storage;

5.

Automobile repair garage;

6.

Tire retreading and recapping establishments provided that no building for such use shall have any opening other than stationary window, within one hundred (100) feet of a residential district.

Uses Permitted.

1.

Agriculture;

2.

Carpentry, plumbing and painting shops;

3.

Construction and contractor's yards;

4.

Miniature golf courses and driving ranges;

5.

Storage or warehousing facilities;

6.

Offices;

7.

Service businesses;

8.

Wholesale businesses;

9.

Building materials storage or wholesaling;

10.

Lumberyards;

11.

Broadcasting towers;

12.

Truck terminals;

13.

Bottling plants and dairy products processing plants;

14.

Petroleum products storage and sales;

15.

Automotive, farm implement, mobile home, and trailer sales, services, and repair;

16.

Grain and feed storage;

17.

Heating fuel or building material storage or wholesaling provided that the materials shall not be extracted or processed on the premises;

18.

Public utility installations and lands;

19.

Assembly of parts for production of finished equipment;

20.

Manufacturing, fabricating, processing or assembling repair or servicing of any product or commodity;

21.

Research institutions and laboratories;

22.

Animal hospitals and veterinarian's clinic, with kennels;

23.

Cold storage plants;

24.

Laundry and dry cleaning plants;

25.

Drive-in theatres;

26.

Outdoor advertising signs;

27.

Banks and lending institutions;

28.

Restaurants and drive-in restaurants;

29.

Greenhouses and florists' shops;

30.

Off-street parking and loading for vehicles in operating condition only;

31.

Junkyards including automobile wrecking or salvage yards when completely enclosed by a solid fence having a minimum height of six feet (6'), but in no case less than such a height as will screen all operations from view, and located no closer than two hundred feet (200') to a residential zoning district. Said solid fence shall be at least twenty-five feet (25') from any street or highway right-of-way.