* In cases where a use is proposed but is not listed in this table, the Land Development Officer shall make an administrative determination as to whether or not the use is permitted in the district or districts in question. The Land Development Officer may determine that such use is substantially similar to a permitted use and allow that use to be permitted. The Land Development Officer may determine that such use is substantially similar to a conditional use, and permit that use as a conditional use. The Land Development Officer may determine that such use is prohibited altogether in the use district or districts in question. In making such determinations, the Land Development Officer shall consult the purpose and intent statements of the district or districts in question in Sec. 6.1, in addition to comparing the use in question to uses specifically listed in this table.

P = Permitted Use

C = Conditional Use (See Section 5.6)

S = Special Exception (See Section 7.2 for applicable conditions)

(Ord No. 2012-08-1, § 2, 11-6-2012)

Special exceptions listed in Table 1 of this Article are approved by the Land Development Officer administratively without further review upon compliance with the following conditions. Conditional uses must also adhere to all other district requirements set forth in this Article.

1.

Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics within all applicable districts must be located a minimum of 25 feet from the property line where abutting any residential district

2.

Bed and breakfasts within all applicable districts must:

a.

Be located on a primary street;

b.

Have no more than five guest rooms;

c.

Be located in an existing structure;

d.

Provide only short term lodging; and

e.

Serve as the permanent residence of the operator.

3.

Campgrounds within all applicable districts must:

a.

Be located on at least five acres of land and

b.

Provide a landscaped buffer of at least eight (8) feet in height and three feet in width along any property line abutting a residential district.

4.

Dwellings units (multi-family) located in all applicable districts must be located above or behind non-residential uses within a common mixed-use building; or, within a multi-family building.

5.

Extraction industries in all applicable districts must:

a.

Be located a minimum of 300 feet away from the property line where abutting any residential district;

b.

Be enclosed by a six (6) foot high woven wire fence; and,

c.

Provide a landscaped buffer of at least six (6) feet in height and three feet in width along any property line abutting a residential district.

6.

Fuel and oil distributors and bulk petroleum storage sites located within all applicable districts shall have a minimum 300 foot front, side and rear yard.

7.

Incinerators, including medical waste located within all applicable districts shall:

a.

Be located on at least 320 acres of land;

b.

Provide at least a 300 foot front, side, and rear yard;

c.

Be located at least 1,320 feet from any residential use; and,

d.

Incorporate adequate fencing to protect abutting uses from adverse effects.

8.

Junkyards located within all applicable districts must:

a.

Be located on at least ten acres of land;

b.

Have a minimum 300 foot side, front, and rear yard;

c.

Be located at least 300 feet from any residential use; and,

d.

Provide a solid wall of sufficient height to hide the junkyard from view.

9.

Stockyards located within all applicable districts shall:

a.

Be located on at least six (6) acres of land;

b.

Provide at least a 300 foot front, side, and rear yard; and,

c.

Provide a six (6) foot high wire mesh fence

11.

Truck terminals located within all applicable districts shall:

a.

Be at least 300 feet from any residential district; and,

b.

Provide a landscaped buffer of at least six (6) feet in height and six (6) feet in width along any property line abutting a residential district.

12.

Animal shelters must be licensed by State of Georgia and shall not be operated in such a manner as to violate any applicable local, state, or federal laws.

(Ord. No. 2012-08-1, § 3, 11-6-2012)

Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted only in side or rear yards, except as otherwise provided within this Article. Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted only if they comply with the following:

1.

No accessory building shall be erected on a lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory;

2.

Only two accessory buildings shall be permitted on a residential lot;

3.

Accessory buildings and uses shall be setback a minimum of five feet from any lot line;

4.

Where an accessory building is attached to the principal building, it shall be subject to and must conform to all regulations applicable to the principal building;

5.

In the case of double frontage lots, the Land Development Officer may make a determination that one of the front yards functions as a rear yard and is suitable for the placement of an accessory structure or use; however, accessory buildings shall observe front yard setback requirements;

6.

Accessory buildings in residential districts shall not be used for any type of commercial operation or as part of a home occupation;

7.

Detached accessory buildings shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the principal building; and,

8.

In no case shall the accessory building exceed the gross ground floor area of the principal building.

In the C-1 district all new development shall be subject to a build-to line rather than a required setback. All new development shall be required to build to a line that is 5 feet from the street right-of-way.