In all residential districts, customary home occupations are permitted; however, the following requirements shall apply in addition to all other applicable requirements for the residential district in which such uses are located:

(1)

Home occupation shall be limited in such a way as to not generate excess traffic at its location, and shall not have in excess of, in the aggregate, 20 clients or customers at its location in any 24-hour period.

(2)

The total floor space devoted to the home occupation shall not exceed 25 percent of the heated dwelling space of the dwelling.

(3)

The following requirements shall apply in addition to all other applicable requirements of this chapter for the residential district in which such uses are located:

a.

No outside storage shall be used in connection with the home occupation.

b.

Sufficient off-street parking shall be provided for those residing in the home and for clients and customers of the permitted home occupation.

c.

No internal or external alterations inconsistent with the residential use of the building may be permitted.

d.

Only vehicles used primarily as passenger vehicles shall be permitted in connection with the conduct of the home occupation.

e.

No machinery that causes noises or other interferences in radio and/or television reception outside the boundaries of the property shall be allowed.

f.

No chemical, electrical, or mechanical equipment that is not normally a part of domestic or household equipment shall be used in a permitted home occupation.

g.

No external signs may be displayed advertising the product or service available.

h.

Other than the owner/resident of the dwelling, no more than one person may be employed in the home occupation.

(4)

Customary home occupations may include, but are not limited to the following:

a.

The accommodation of not more than four boarders or roomers.

b.

The office of a professional person.

c.

Art studio, dressmaking, sewing.

d.

Teaching individual musical instruments, dance, crafts or academic subjects with instruction limited to not more than two pupils at one time.

e.

The care of not more than four children for compensation.

(5)

A customary home occupation specifically does not include the following listed occupations. This list is not comprehensive, and other similar occupations and uses may be prohibited:

a.

Dancing or band instrument instruction in groups.

b.

Tearooms and restaurants.

c.

Tourist homes, boardinghouses, or roominghouses.

d.

Fish hatcheries, worm farms or bait houses.

e.

Convalescent and nursing homes.

f.

Kennels and animal hospitals.

g.

Clinics and hospitals.

h.

Firewood sales.

(Ord. of 8-18-2014, § 99.8.130)

Where any exterior wall or facade of any metal building fronts upon any public street within industrial district, said wall or facade shall be constructed with a minimum of architectural treatment so as not to have the appearance of a metal building. In any other zoning district, all exterior walls must be constructed with an architectural treatment.

(Ord. of 8-18-2014, § 99.8.140)

(a)

No property shall be used for an adult entertainment establishment as defined and regulated by this Code that is located within 1,000 feet, measured from the closest point of the boundary line of the parcel of real property on which the adult entertainment establishment is sought to be operated in a straight line to the closest point of the real property, used or zoned for the following:

(1)

Residential uses or purposes;

(2)

A church, school, government owned or operated public facility, library, public park, or hospital;

(3)

Any other adult entertainment establishment;

(4)

An establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.

(b)

If the adult entertainment establishment or the activity to which a measurement is required is a part of a tract of land occupied by other uses the measurements shall be from the closest point of the total tract of land and not the building in which the activities are located.

(Ord. of 8-18-2014, § 99.6.20)

All campgrounds, regardless of whether the camp sites are offered for sale, developed as rental sites, or let on assignment, are subject to the regulations concerning subdivisions contained herein unless separate standards are otherwise specified. Plat requirements for subdivisions set out in the design standards of the city apply to all campgrounds. The following standards shall apply to all campgrounds containing two or more camp sites or camp lots, including sites for tents, accommodations for backpackers, and recreational vehicles (RVs):

(1)

All proposed and required water sources and sanitary facilities serving campgrounds shall conform with the requirements of the state department of human resources, public health division, and the state department of natural resources, water supply section, as appropriate.

(2)

Permanent structures other than camp platforms and recreational, support and sanitary facilities shall be prohibited unless the developer or the owner can prove, to the planning commission's satisfaction, the necessity or desirability for such a structure.

(3)

The placement or erection of a conventional, industrialized and manufactured structure on a platted camp site is prohibited.

(4)

In lieu of providing individual parking spaces for each camp site, the developer may widen minor collector streets and cul-de-sacs to accommodate parking on road rights-of-way, provided sufficient width is maintained to allow normal flow of traffic. (See city campground design standards, incorporated herein by reference, for suggested designs.) Widening of streets to permit parking on main thoroughfares is prohibited. Other requirements of the city, Haralson County, or Carroll County development regulations may apply to such developments; and should be consulted by the developer.

(5)

Continuous camping or stay of any kind at a campground shall be restricted to a period of no more than 30 days, with no less than a 30-day break period away from any campground property within the city. For continuous stays less than 30 days but greater than seven days, the break period shall not be less than 14 days between stays at any campground property within the city. The manager of any campground shall take any necessary steps to ensure that accurate stay periods are recorded, tracked, and complied with. The campground may be required to provide their camping roster and stay period logs if requested by the city manager or his designee. Those requesting a campground stay of more than 30 days may apply for a permit for an additional subsequent stay period, which shall be no more than an additional 30-day period. An application for a campground stay extension permit can be picked up at city hall or from the campground manager. Before the city will approve and issue a stay extension permit, the applicant must receive the permission of the campground manager, in writing on the application. Applicants can only apply for one campground stay extension in any 12-month period. The total maximum continuous stay for period with a campground stay extension permit shall be no more than 60 days.

(6)

Each campground site shall have access to a source of potable water approved by the applicable health authority. It is preferable to provide one water outlet per camping unit; however, a minimum of one outlet for every two units shall be provided with two hose bibs equipped with vacuum breakers. Each unit shall have access to water within 50 feet of an RV pad. All water taps or outlets serving camp sites shall be of a type compatible with garden hose connections. Water outlets shall be located at least ten feet from sanitary sewer line taps and electrical outlets.

(7)

The road circulation pattern shall be a one-way paved or gravel-reinforced system attached to a main two-way circular thoroughfare. If a loop system is used, it shall contain a pull through site arrangement or back-in site ranging from a 45 degree to a 90 degree angle.

a.

Road widths on the one-way loop shall be at least 15 feet; double lane roads shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. The circulation system shall parallel existing contours as closely as possible and shall not exceed a ten percent slope. The turning radius in loops and turns shall not be less than 30 feet; including parking spurs at individual RV sites.

b.

Parking spurs shall be located so that trailer doors face away from interior roads and into the site. Utility hookups shall be located to the left rear of the RV.

c.

Permanent drainage structures shall be designed for anticipated run-off and shall be installed in the initial phase of road construction.

d.

Depths of cuts and fills shall be held to a minimum in order to avoid excessive land disturbance. The smallest practical area shall be denuded during the construction period. Slopes steeper than 2:1 shall not be cut. Cuts into steeper slopes must be justified. A soil and erosion sedimentation plan shall be filed and approved prior to any construction.

(8)

All camp fires shall be contained and controlled. Stoves, grills, fireplaces, pits, and fire rings are recommended. Facilities shall either be provided for camp sites or fires restricted to designated locations. No fire shall be allowed within ten feet of a bottled gas container or other combustible source of fuel, and no open fire shall be left unattended.

(9)

All campgrounds shall provide fly-proof, watertight, rodent-proof containers for the disposal of refuse. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse. Refuse for camping areas shall be collected at least once a week.

(10)

There shall be no permanent residence of any type on property that is designated and/or operating as a campground facility.

(Ord. No. 2006-08-14-B, § 1, 8-14-2006)

(a)

Camp sites for accommodation of RVs shall meet the requirements of the "Rules of Department of Public Health for Tourist Accommodation," as now or hereafter amended.

(b)

To prevent intensive site use and to maintain an aesthetic camping atmosphere, density shall not exceed ten sites per acre.

(c)

Each recreational vehicle site with individual parking shall contain at least one reinforced surface parking space incorporated into the site itself and shall be level from side to side with sufficient slope to provide adequate drainage.

(d)

Parking dimensions may vary from single auto trailer attached vehicle back-in of 14 feet by 60 feet to side-by-side arrangements of trailer and auto of 29 feet long and 30 feet wide. Various combinations may be used, but dimensions to accommodate trailer width with extended outside awning shall be at least 14 feet.

(e)

RV sites shall be at least 20 feet apart, edge to edge, and the center of all camping units shall be at least 30 feet from the edge of the campground road.

(f)

Electrical outlets. Each RV site shall have access to a minimum of one, 110 volt electrical outlet supplying 30 amperes of electrical current. All electrical outlets shall be located a minimum of ten feet from water connections, sanitary sewer line taps, and wastewater disposal facilities.

(Ord. No. 2006-08-14-B, § 2, 8-14-2006)

In campgrounds with access to a sewage system, each camp site shall contain a sewer connection with suitable fittings to permit a watertight junction with the RV outlet. Each sewer connection shall be constructed so that it can be closed and when not in use shall be capped to prevent escape of odors.

(1)

A sanitary dump station built to the requirements of the department of public health shall be provided at the entrance to the campground or other location convenient to all camp sites. The dump station shall be located so that the left rear of vehicles will slope slightly toward the dump station when connected for emptying.

(2)

Sites which do not have access to a sewer hookup shall have convenient access to a suitable place for disposal of sink or tub water.

(Ord. No. 2006-08-14-B, § 3, 8-14-2006)

All campgrounds for the accommodation of dependent RVs (i.e., trailers, non-motorized RVs) and tents shall provide sanitary facilities connected to a sewerage system. Whenever possible, these facilities shall be connected to a public sewage system.

(1)

Toilets, lavatories, and bathing facilities shall be provided as follows: A minimum of one toilet stool per four camping units or fraction thereof, and one urinal for each toilet facility designated for men; one lavatory and one tub or shower head for every ten persons or fraction thereof, with a minimum of one stool, one lavatory and one tub or shower head for each sex.

(2)

Toilet facilities shall be plainly marked, separate for each sex, lighted at night, and shall be located no farther than 200 feet from any camp pad. Toilet facilities may be located in a central building or in two or more buildings according to the size of the campground and location of the camp sites in relation to the facilities.

(3)

Adequate provisions shall be made for the disposal of dishwater according to the size of the campground. A suggested ratio is one disposal unit per ten camp sites.

(Ord. No. 2006-08-14-B, § 4, 8-14-2006)

Construction of tent pads is not required for pup tents or other small shelters used by backpackers. Provisions for walk-in campgrounds are contained in section 110-163.

(1)

Each tent site shall contain a minimum space of 30 feet by 30 feet. Density shall not exceed ten sites to the acre. Tent sites with individual parking arrangements shall contain one automobile parking space at least 20 feet by ten feet.

(2)

Each site shall contain a reinforced, fairly level tent pad. The pads shall be approximately 16 feet by 16 feet to provide maximum flexibility of use but shall not contain less than an area of 12 feet by 12 feet. The tent pad shall be a minimum of six inches high and constructed of gravel, crushed aggregate or equivalent material which will allow runoff from precipitation to flow through the pad. Pads constructed of tamped earth, asphalt or other impervious materials are prohibited. Tent pads shall not exceed a five percent slope; level pads are preferable.

(3)

Provisions for sanitary facilities are the same as for dependent RVs set out hereinabove.

(Ord. No. 2006-08-14-B, § 5, 8-14-2006)

Camping is prohibited in areas where a source of potable water and access to sanitary facilities are not provided.

(1)

Walk-in campgrounds shall have access to a source of potable water within 75 feet of all sleeping areas. In locations where a water supply system is not possible, potable water may be supplied by an approved well with a hand pump or by water from pickup stations.

(2)

All walk-in campgrounds shall have access to the use of a toilet facility containing a minimum of one seat for every 15 campers and a minimum of one facility for each area. A toilet facility shall be located within 300 feet of each camping space.

(Ord. No. 2006-08-14-B, § 6, 8-14-2006)

Campgrounds may be developed to provide more than one type of camping site in the same area. When uses are mixed, the highest, or most strict, standards shall apply to development of the entire campground with the exception of development of walk-in camping areas in a campground designed for mixed uses. In such a development, areas for walk-in campers shall be separated from other types of camp sites and located so that camp fire smoke or noise from group activities will not constitute a nuisance to other campers.

(Ord. No. 2006-08-14-B, § 7, 8-14-2006)

The designs for campgrounds as well as detailed designs for specific features are contained in the city campground design standards, available from the city manager's office, and are recommended for compliance with the requirements contained in this article. The ideal design is one which will be compatible with the natural features and topography of the tract undergoing development; and one which will provide safe, healthful, and convenient camping facilities for campground users consistent with minimum land disturbance.

(Ord. No. 2006-08-14-B, § 8, 8-14-2006)