Cumming City Zoning Code

   1.   Principal Permitted Uses and Structures. Those uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the A-2 Annexation District.

      A.   Those uses of structures and land permitted in the Agricultural District within Madison or Warren County, respectively, shall be permitted in the A-2 District.

         (1)   Residences constructed for occupation by a person engaged in farming or in a family farm operation.

         (2)   Nonconforming preexisting residences may be continued in residential use.

         (3)   Nonconforming preexisting businesses may be continued in commercial use.

      B.   Those uses of structures or land prior to annexation shall be permitted to continue for as long as the property remains in the same family ownership, undivided, and not rezoned by request of the property owner. Eventually the property must become subject to the regulations and services necessary to the health, welfare, safety, and convenience of the general public. At that time the City may rezone such property whenever municipal services become available.

      C.   Those uses of new structures or land after annexation may be permitted if:

         (1)   The use is not inconsistent with the purposes set forth in this section.

         (2)   The use does not seriously interfere with other operations within the area.

         (3)   The use does not materially alter the stability of the overall land use plan in the area.

   2.   Permitted Accessory Uses. Permitted accessory uses include uses of land or structures customarily incidental and subordinate to one of the permitted principal uses, unless otherwise excluded.

   3.   Sign Regulations. See Section 165.27.

   4.   Green Space and Buffer Requirements. See Section 165.29.

   5.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Section 165.47.

   6.   Architectural Standards. See Chapter 166.

   7.   Site Plan Requirements. See Section 165.48.

   8.   Special Exception Permits. See subsections 165.42(2) and (3).