Required lot size, yard setbacks, height limitations and related requirements are set forth in article 23.

The following uses are allowed in any LM district, subject to the further provisions of this ordinance:

(1)

Any commercial or industrial use which involves manufacturing, processing or assembly operations or the storage and sale of heavy materials, products or equipment; but not including uses which may cause injurious or obnoxious noise, vibrations, smoke, gas, fumes, odor, dust, fire hazard or other objectionable conditions to nearby areas.

(2)

Bakeries and other establishments manufacturing prepared foods and miscellaneous food products.

(3)

Body shops.

(4)

Bottling plants.

(5)

Cabinet shops.

(6)

Clinics, cafeterias, employee credit unions and recreational facilities for employees only.

(7)

Cold storage, ice plants and freezer lockers.

(8)

Dairy plants and ice cream manufacturing.

(9)

Distribution of products and merchandise.

(10)

Dry cleaning and laundering establishments.

(11)

Vocational education and training facilities.

(12)

Electrical appliances and equipment, sales and repairs.

(13)

Electronic manufacturing and assembly plants.

(14)

Fabricating shops such as woodworking, upholstery and sheetmetal shops.

(15)

Garages, repair shops and machine shops.

(16)

Miniwarehouses.

(17)

Offices and administrative facilities.

(18)

Plumbing shops and other contractors, including open storage of materials when located in the rear yard.

(19)

Printing, publishing and reproducing establishments.

(20)

Repair garages.

(21)

Service stations.

(22)

Sign painting and fabricating shops.

(23)

Textile manufacturing plants.

(24)

Tire recapping and retreading shops.

(25)

Wholesaling or warehousing.

(26)

Customary accessory buildings and uses.

The following conditional uses may be permitted, subject to approval of a conditional use permit by the board of commissioners, after receiving the recommendation of the board of zoning appeals as provided in article 28.

(1)

Church or any other place of worship provided that approval of the conditional use is not detrimental to the health or general welfare of the neighboring property owners[, and provided:]

That owners acknowledge that they may be subject to certain noxious odors, noises, traffic and business practices that members may consider inconsistent with a church.

That owners affirm that they understand that by accepting this conditional zoning they are waiving any objection they may have under county ordinance to placement of or approval of any business, industry or practice on surrounding or nearby property that is otherwise allowed by county ordinances.

(2)

Shooting range, indoor, must meet at a minimum, all the following requirements:

a.

Shall be required to meet all applicable standards established by The NRA Range Source Book published by the NRA.

b.

Shall be required to meet all applicable standards established by Lead Management and OSHA Compliance for Indoor Shooting Ranges published by the National Association of Shooting Ranges (NASR) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

c.

Shall be required to have a NRA Range Technical Team Evaluation and provide a copy of the final report from the range technical team advisor prior to the certificate of occupancy and business license being issued.

d.

Liability insurance required. Each application for a license issued under this permit shall be accompanied by evidence that the applicant has obtained a general liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. Such insurance policy shall remain in force and effect during the term of the license. Such insurance policy shall contain a clause requiring the insurer to immediately notify the county if for any reason, coverage under the policy terminates. The proof of insurance required by this section shall be furnished to the county upon each renewal of the license. Additionally, the licensee shall furnish to the county proof of insurance when requested to do so.

e.

Certified instructors required. The owner or operator of an indoor shooting range shall have on the premises at all times during range operation an individual certified as a firearm or range instructor by the National Rifle Association or the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

f.

Shall provide an operating telephone available to range participants and spectators for the purpose of contacting emergency medical services.

g.

A first-aid kit containing the items recommended by a certified expert in emergency medical treatment shall be readily available at each shooting sports facility for emergency treatment or care of minor injuries.

h.

A management guidebook shall be maintained that includes procedures for operations, maintenance, and lead management and recovery. The management guidebook shall be kept on-site and shall be accessible at all times to those using the shooting sports facility.

(3)

Shooting range, outdoor, must meet at a minimum, all the following requirements:

a.

Shall be required to meet all applicable standards established by The NRA Range Source Book published by the NRA.

b.

Shall be required to meet all applicable standards established by Lead Management and OSHA Compliance for Indoor Shooting Ranges published by the National Association of Shooting Ranges (NASR) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the EPA's Best Management Practices for Outdoor Shooting Ranges.

c.

Shall be required to have a NRA Range Technical Team Evaluation and provide a copy of the final report from the range technical team advisor prior to the certificate of occupancy and business license being issued.

d.

Liability insurance required. Each application for a license issued under this permit shall be accompanied by evidence that the applicant has obtained a general liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. Such insurance policy shall remain in force and effect during the term of the license. Such insurance policy shall contain a clause requiring the insurer to immediately notify the county if for any reason, coverage under the policy terminates. The proof of insurance required by this section shall be furnished to the county upon each renewal of the license. Additionally, the licensee shall furnish to the county proof of insurance when requested to do so.

e.

Certified instructors required. The owner or operator of an indoor shooting range shall have on the premises at all times during range operation an individual certified as a firearm or range instructor by the National Rifle Association or the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

f.

Shall provide an operating telephone available to range participants and spectators for the purpose of contacting emergency medical services.

g.

A first-aid kit containing the items recommended by a certified expert in emergency medical treatment shall be readily available at each shooting sports facility for emergency treatment or care of minor injuries.

h.

A management guidebook shall be maintained that includes procedures for operations, maintenance, and lead management and recovery. The management guidebook shall be kept on-site and shall be accessible at all times to those using the shooting sports facility.

i.

Prior to submitting for the conditional use permit, applicant shall have the NRA Range Development Technical Team advise as to the standard of noise reduction possible and to what decibel level the proposed operation will create. Applicant shall provide NRA documentation of the evaluation including any potential noise levels.

j.

Applicant shall not exceed noise level granted in the conditional use permit. If complaints are received, the director shall use the best tools reasonably available to determine the merit of the complaint. If determined by the director that a valid noise concern exists, approval from board of commissioners to employ services of a noise consultant shall be requested. All related expenses shall be incurred by the applicant. The community development department shall obtain an estimate of the expenses and the applicant shall pay the estimate in advance. Should the actual costs be less than the estimate, the applicant shall be returned the balance. In addition, applicant will be given 30 days to modify shooting range to reduce noise to approved level or all outdoor shooting range activities shall cease.

(Ord. No. 046-09, 12-15-09; Ord. No. 041-19, 10-1-19)

Required parking, loading and other supplemental regulations applicable to this district are set forth in article 24.