Clayton County Unincorporated City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- BASIC PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 1.1 - Title and Authority.
- Sec. 1.2 - Defined Words and Construction.
- Sec. 1.3 - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 1.4 - Purpose.
- Sec. 1.5 - Defined Words.
- Sec. 1.6 - Compliance.
- Sec. 1.7 - Severability.
- Sec. 1.8 - Interpretation.
- Sec. 1.9 - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 1.10 - Application.
- Sec. 1.11 - Saving Provision.
- Sec. 1.12 - Repealer.
- Sec. 1.13 - Transition Rules.
- Sec. 1.14 - Amendments.
- Sec. 1.15 - Repealer.
ARTICLE 3
- ZONING DISTRICT INTENT, USES AND STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 3.1 - AG Agriculture District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.3 - ER Estate Residential District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.5 - RS-180 Residential District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.7 - RS-110 Residential District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.9 - RG-75 Residential District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.15 - OI Office Institutional District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.16 - OI Office Institutional District Standards.
- Sec. 3.16.5 - OIV Office Institutional Vertical District.
- Sec. 3.17 - MC Medical Center District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.18 - MC Medical Center District Standards.
- Sec. 3.19 - MXI Mixed Use Commercial-Industrial District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.20 - MXI Mixed Use Commercial-Industrial District Standards.
- Sec. 3.21 - GB General Business District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.22 - GB General Business District Standards.
- Sec. 3.23 - UV Urban Village District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.24 - UV Urban Village District Standards.
- Sec. 3.25 - MXR Mixed Use Residential District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.26 - MMX Medical Mixed Use District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.29 - LI Light Industrial District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.31 - HI Heavy Industrial District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.32 - HI Heavy Industrial District Standards.
- Sec. 3.33 - Conservation Subdivision District (CS).
- Sec. 3.34 - Lake Marina District.
- Sec. 3.34.5. - WH—Warehouse District.
- Sec. 3.34.6. - WH District Standards.
- Sec. 3.34.7. - Industrial Park District Intent, Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses, and Accessory Uses.
- Sec. 3.34.8. - Industrial Park District Standards.
- Sec. 3.35 - MX—Mixed Use District.
- Sec. 3.36 - Land Use Matrix.
- Sec. 3.37. - RMTSF District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.38. - RMTSF Residential District Standards.
- Sec. 3.39. - RTH District Intent, Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
- Sec. 3.40. - Single-Family Residential Attached Townhome District Standards.
ARTICLE 4
- SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 4.1 - Watershed Protection District (WSP)—Purpose.
- Sec. 4.2 - Intent.
- Sec. 4.3 - Delineation of Boundaries.
- Sec. 4.4 - Applicable Permitted, Conditional Uses, and Development Standards.
- Sec. 4.5 - Supplemental Requirements.
- Sec. 4.6 - Buffer Requirements.
- Sec. 4.7 - Tara Boulevard, and Cherry Hills Overlay Districts—Purpose.
- Sec. 4.8 - Intent.
- Sec. 4.9 - Application of Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.10 - Overlay Districts' Boundary Maps.
- Sec. 4.11 - Procedures.
- Sec. 4.12 - Public Improvement Standards.
- Sec. 4.13 - Development Standards.
- Sec. 4.14 - Access Management Standards.
- Sec. 4.15 - Lot Standards.
- Sec. 4.16 - Open Space Standards.
- Sec. 4.17 - Architectural Standards.
- Sec. 4.18 - Parking Standards.
- Sec. 4.19 - Parking Lot Landscaping Standards.
- Sec. 4.20 - Loading Standards.
- Sec. 4.21 - Dumpster Standards.
- Sec. 4.22 - Service Station Standards.
- Sec. 4.23 - Drive-Through Standards.
- Sec. 4.24 - Sign Standards.
- Sec. 4.25 - Exceptions and Exemptions from Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.26 - Surety Standards.
- Sec. 4.27 - Appeals.
- Sec. 4.28 - Highway 42 Corridor Overlay District—Purpose.
- Sec. 4.29 - Intent.
- Sec. 4.30 - Application of Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.31 - Overlay Districts' Boundary Maps.
- Sec. 4.32 - Procedures.
- Sec. 4.33 - Prohibited Uses.
- Sec. 4.34 - Non-residential Land Uses.
- Sec. 4.35 - Residential Land Uses.
- Sec. 4.36 - Exceptions and Exemptions from Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.37 - Surety Standards.
- Sec. 4.38 - Appeals.
- Sec. 4.39 - Panhandle Area Overlay District—Purpose.
- Sec. 4.40 - Intent.
- Sec. 4.41 - Application of Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.42 - Overlay Districts' Boundary Maps.
- Sec. 4.43 - Procedures.
- Sec. 4.44 - Residential Land Uses.
- Sec. 4.45 - Non-residential Land Uses.
- Sec. 4.46 - Exceptions and Exemptions from Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.47 - Surety Standards.
- Sec. 4.48 - Appeals.
- Sec. 4.49 - Highway 54 Overlay District—Purpose.
- Sec. 4.50 - Intent.
- Sec. 4.51 - Application of Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.52 - Overlay Districts' Boundary Maps.
- Sec. 4.53 - Procedures.
- Sec. 4.54 - Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 4.55 - Non-residential Land Uses.
- Sec. 4.56 - Residential Land Uses.
- Sec. 4.57 - Exceptions and Exemptions from Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.58 - Surety Standards.
- Sec. 4.59 - Appeals.
- Sec. 4.60 - East-West Corridor Overlay Districts—Purpose.
- Sec. 4.61 - Intent.
- Sec. 4.62 - Application of Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.63 - Overlay Districts' Boundary Maps.
- Sec. 4.64 - Procedures.
- Sec. 4.65 - Public Improvement Standards.
- Sec. 4.66 - Development Standards.
- Sec. 4.67 - Access Management Standards.
- Sec. 4.68 - Lot Standards.
- Sec. 4.69 - Open Space Standards.
- Sec. 4.70 - Architectural Standards.
- Sec. 4.71 - Parking Standards.
- Sec. 4.72 - Parking Lot Landscaping Standards.
- Sec. 4.73 - Loading Standards.
- Sec. 4.74 - Trash Refuge/Dumpster Standards.
- Sec. 4.75 - Service Station Standards.
- Sec. 4.76 - Drive-Through Standards.
- Sec. 4.77 - Sign Standards.
- Sec. 4.78 - Exceptions and Exemptions from Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.79 - Surety Standards.
- Sec. 4.80 - Appeals.
- Sec. 4.81 - Mountain View Overlay District—Purpose.
- Sec. 4.82 - Intent.
- Sec. 4.83 - Application of Overlay District.
- Sec. 4.84 - Overlay District Boundary Map & Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 4.85 - Permitted Uses and District Standards by Tiers.
- Sec. 4.86 - Development Standards.
- Sec. 4.87 - Public Improvements.
- Sec. 4.88 - Architectural Standards.
- Sec. 4.89 - Design Guidelines.
- Sec. 4.90 - Sign Regulations.
- Sec. 4.91 - Parking Requirements.
- Sec. 4.92 - Plans Required.
- Sec. 4.93 - Nonconforming Clause.
- Sec. 4.94 - Old Dixie Highway-Tara Boulevard Overlay District—Purpose.
- Sec. 4.95 - Intent.
- Sec. 4.96 - Application of Overlay District.
- Sec. 4.97 - Overlay District Boundary Map & Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 4.98 - Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses and District Standards by Tier.
- Sec. 4.99 - Development Standards.
- Sec. 4.100 - Public Improvements.
- Sec. 4.101 - Architectural Standards.
- Sec. 4.102 - Design Guidelines.
- Sec. 4.103 - Sign Regulations.
- Sec. 4.104 - Parking Requirements.
- Sec. 4.105 - Plans Required.
- Sec. 4.106 - Nonconforming clause.
- Sec. 4.107 - Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay Districts.
- Sec. 4.108 - TOD Residential Support (RT).
- Sec. 4.109 - Hospital Overlay District.
- Sec. 4.110 - Business Corridor Overlay District.
ARTICLE 5
- ZONING MAP2
Sections
ARTICLE 6
- DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 6.1 - Introduction.
- Sec. 6.2 - Expansion or Modification of Existing Uses and Structures.
- Sec. 6.3 - Development Standards that Apply.
- Sec. 6.4 - Lot/Yard Standards (LY).
- Sec. 6.5 - Height Standards (HT).
- Sec. 6.6 - Septic Tank Standards (ST).
- Sec. 6.7 - Architecture and Appearance of Residential Dwellings (AA).
- Sec. 6.8 - Architectural and Appearance for Commercial and Industrial (AC).
- Sec. 6.9 - Accessory Use/Structures Standards (AS).
- Sec. 6.10 - Home Occupation Standards (HO).
- Sec. 6.11 - Day Care Homes and Centers Standards (DCF).
- Sec. 6.12 - Personal Care Home, Boarding Home, and Group Home Standards (PCH).
- Sec. 6.13 - Places of Worship, Theater, and Amphitheater Standards (POW).
- Sec. 6.14 - Parochial and Private School Standards (PPP).
- Sec. 6.15 - Adult Oriented Uses Standards (AU).
- Sec. 6.16 - Automobile and Recreational Vehicle Sales Uses Standards (AV).
- Sec. 6.17 - Salvage Yard and Junk Yard Uses Standards (SY).
- Sec. 6.18 - Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, Inert Landfills, Construction and Demolition Landfills, and Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Center Standards (SL).
- Sec. 6.19 - Mining and Mineral Extraction Standards (ME).
- Sec. 6.20 - Kennel Standards (TF).
- Sec. 6.21 - Cemetery Standards (CS).
- Sec. 6.22 - Temporary Sawmill Standards (TS).
- Sec. 6.23 - Airport and Heliport Standards (AH).
- Sec. 6.24 - Truck Terminal Standards (TT).
- Sec. 6.25 - Recreational Vehicle Parks (RV).
- Sec. 6.26 - Performance Standards (PS).
- Sec. 6.27 - Sight Visibility Standards (SV).
- Sec. 6.28 - Public Improvement Standards (PI).
- Sec. 6.29 - Mobile Home Standards (MS).
- Sec. 6.30 - Fence and Wall Standards (FW).
- Sec. 6.31 - Large-Scale Retail Standards (LR).
- Sec. 6.32 - Parking Standards (PK).
- Sec. 6.33 - Loading Standards (LD).
- Sec. 6.34 - Landscaping Standards (LA).
- Sec. 6.35 - Buffer Yard Standards (BY).
- Sec. 6.36 - Outdoor Lighting Standards (OL).
- Sec. 6.37 - Telecommunication Facilities Standards (TF).
- Sec. 6.38 - Agritourism, Agritainment, and Seasonal Sales Standards (AAS).
- Sec. 6.39 - Garage and Yard Sale Proposed Ordinance (GS).
- Sec. 6.40 - Food Truck Business Ordinance.
- Sec. 6.41 - Urban and Market Gardens Ordinance.
- Sec. 6.42 - Chicken Keeping Ordinance.
- Sec. 6.43 - Filming and Photography Permits.
- Sec. 6.44 - Specialty Shops.
- Sec. 6.45 - Short-term Vacation Rentals Standards (VA).
- Sec. 6.46 - Pawnshops, Pawnbrokers, Junk and Secondhand Dealers.
- Sec. 6.47 - Towing and Wreckage Service and Impound Lot Standards (TW).
- Sec. 6.48 - Auto Brokers (AB).
- Sec. 6.49 - Electric Fences (EF).
- Sec. 6.50 - Special Event Facility.
- Sec. 6.51. - Small Box Discount Variety Stores.
- Sec. 6.52. - Live-work units.
- Sec. 6.53. - Tractor, truck parking; tractor trailer storage.
ARTICLE 7
- PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PUD
Sections
- Sec. 7.1 - Intent.
- Sec. 7.2 - District Intent, Permitted Uses and Miscellaneous Standards.
- Sec. 7.3 - Origination of Proposals.
- Sec. 7.4 - Eligibility.
- Sec. 7.5 - Dwelling Density.
- Sec. 7.6 - Area and Bulk Regulations.
- Sec. 7.7 - Open Space Requirements.
- Sec. 7.8 - General Procedure.
- Sec. 7.9 - General Application Requirements.
- Sec. 7.10 - Conceptual Development Plan Filing and Review.
- Sec. 7.11 - Detailed Development Plan Filing and Review.
- Sec. 7.12 - Decision Criteria.
- Sec. 7.13 - Zoning Conditions.
- Sec. 7.14 - Minor Modifications.
- Sec. 7.15 - Covenants and Maintenance.
- Sec. 7.16 - Recording.
- Sec. 7.17 - Construction Site Plan Application and Review Procedure.
- Sec. 7.18 - Specifications for Construction Plan Documents to be Submitted.
- Sec. 7.19 - Completion of Improvements.
- Sec. 7.20 - Extension, Abandonment, Expiration.
- Sec. 7.21 - Rules of Procedure.
ARTICLE 8
- SIGN REGULATIONS SS
Sections
- Sec. 8.1 - Intent.
- Sec. 8.2 - General Sign Standards.
- Sec. 8.3 - Limitation Standards.
- Sec. 8.4 - Construction and Safety Standards.
- Sec. 8.5 - Prohibited Sign Standards.
- Sec. 8.6 - Temporary Signs Exempt from Permitting.
- Sec. 8.7 - Temporary Signs Requiring Permitting.
- Sec. 8.8 - Permanent Sign Standards.
- Sec. 8.9 - Sign Permitted Within the AG and ER Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 8.10 - Sign Permitted Within the RS-180, RS-110, RG-75, RM, and RMH Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 8.11 - Sign Permitted Within the OI, UV, and GB Zoning Districts for Individual Uses.
- Sec. 8.12 - Sign Permitted Within the OI and GB Zoning Districts for Planned Centers.
- Sec. 8.13 - Sign Permitted Within the MX and MXI Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 8.14 - Sign Permitted Within the LI and HI Zoning Districts for Individual Uses.
- Sec. 8.15 - Sign Permitted Within the LI and HI Zoning Districts for Planned Centers.
- Sec. 8.16. - Master Sign Plans.
- Sec. 8.17. - Flag Pole Standards.
- Sec. 8.18. - Billboard Sign Standards.
- Sec. 8.19 - Reserved.
- Sec. 8.20. - Electronic Multiple Message Signs.
- Sec. 8.21. - Nonconforming and Illegal Signs.
ARTICLE 10
- BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sections
- Sec. 10.1 - Board of Zoning Appeals Establishment and Membership.
- Sec. 10.2 - Powers and Duties.
- Sec. 10.3 - Rules and Procedures.
- Sec. 10.4 - Hearings.
- Sec. 10.5 - Conduct of the Board of Zoning Appeal's Hearing.
- Sec. 10.6 - Notice of Public Hearing.
- Sec. 10.7 - Appeals.
- Sec. 10.8 - Development Standards Variances.
- Sec. 10.9 - Use Variances.
- Sec. 10.10 - Variance Execution and Termination.
- Sec. 10.11 - Administrative Appeals.
- Sec. 10.12 - Zoning Advisory Group Establishment and Membership.
- Sec. 10.13 - Powers and Duties.
- Sec. 10.14 - Rules and Procedures.
- Sec. 10.15 - Hearings.
- Sec. 10.16 - Conduct of the Zoning Advisory Group's Hearing.
- Sec. 10.17 - Notice of Public Hearing.
ARTICLE 11
- SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Sections
- Sec. 11.1 - Intent.
- Sec. 11.2 - Site Development Plan Required.
- Sec. 11.3 - Review and Approval Authority.
- Sec. 11.4 - Review Process and Standards.
- Sec. 11.5 - Appeal of Technical Review Committee Determinations.
- Sec. 11.6 - Construction Site Plan Application and Review Procedure.
- Sec. 11.7 - Specifications for Construction Plan Documents to be Submitted.
- Sec. 11.8 - Completion of Improvements.
ARTICLE 13
- PROCESSES, PERMITS, AND FEES
Sections
- Sec. 13.1 - Types of Petitions and Permit applications.
- Sec. 13.2 - Schedule of Fees.
- Sec. 13.3 - Zoning Amendment Process (ZA).
- Sec. 13.4 - Pre-Application
- Sec. 13.5 - Application for Amendments.
- Sec. 13.6 - Technical Review Committee.
- Sec. 13.7 - Notice of Public Hearing.
- Sec. 13.8 - Zoning Advisory Group Hearing.
- Sec. 13.9 - Board of Commissioner's Public Hearing.
- Sec. 13.10 - Decision Criteria.
- Sec. 13.11 - Zoning Conditions.
- Sec. 13.12 - Appeals to Superior Court.
- Sec. 13.13 - Modifications.
- Sec. 13.14 - Reapplication.
- Sec. 13.15 - Revocation.
- Sec. 13.16 - Conditional Use Process (CU).
- Sec. 13.17 - Zoning Conditions.
- Sec. 13.18 - Appeals to Superior Court.
- Sec. 13.19 - Conditional Use Execution and Termination.
- Sec. 13.20 - Reapplication.
- Sec. 13.21 - Variance Process (VA).
- Sec. 13.22 - Administrative Appeals Process (AA).
ARTICLE 14
- ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Sections
- Sec. 14.1 - Authority.
- Sec. 14.2 - Enforcement Options.
- Sec. 14.3 - Persons Who May Be Cited.
- Sec. 14.4 - Daily Violations.
- Sec. 14.5 - Multiple Violations.
- Sec. 14.6 - Criminal Prosecution.
- Sec. 14.7 - Civil Fines and Proceedings.
- Sec. 14.8 - Stop Work Orders.
- Sec. 14.9 - Additional Criminal Penalties.
- Sec. 14.10 - Fines.
- Sec. 14.11 - Records.