The R-3, single-family medium density (up to three units per acre) in areas served by public water and sanitary sewer.

(Ord. of 12-3-2018)

The following uses are permitted in the R-3, single-family district:

1.

Any use permitted in the R-2, single-family residential district, as specified in section 1202, of these regulations and subject to the same restrictions, except as indicated in article XX provided both water and sewer are available (otherwise the lot size would be governed by the requirements of the State of Georgia Health Department Rules/Regulations).

2.

Personal care homes, homes for the elderly, boarding homes, lodging houses and dormitories serving ten residents or less, provided that no such buildings shall be located closer than 100 feet to a R-1 district boundary, and provided a copy of the approved state license or permit is filed with the planning director or designee prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

3.

Day care centers, kindergartens and nursery schools serving 12 or less persons, provided that no such principal building shall be located closer than 100 feet to a R-1 district boundary, that all applicable regulations of the Georgia Department of Human Resources regarding fencing and play area are met, and provided a copy of the approved state license or permit is filed with the planning director or designee prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

4.

Short-term home rentals.

(Ord. of 12-3-2018)

The following uses are conditional uses in the R-3, single-family residential district:

1.

Personal care homes, homes for the elderly, boarding homes, lodging houses and dormitories serving more than ten residents, provided that no such buildings shall be located closer than 100 feet to a R-1 district boundary, and provided a copy of the approved state license or permit is filed with the planning director or designee prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

2.

Day care centers, kindergartens and nursery schools serving more than 12 persons, provided that no such principal buildings shall be located closer than 100 feet to a R-1 district boundary, that all applicable regulations of the Georgia Department of Human Resources regarding fencing and play area are met, and provided a copy of the approved state license or permit is filed with the planning director or designee prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

3.

Convalescent homes, nursing homes, group homes, rehabilitation centers, sanitariums and similar institutionalized residential facilities involving professional care and treatment, provided such use is located on property fronting an arterial or collector street, that no such dwelling is located closer than 100 feet to a R-1 district boundary, and provided a copy of the approved state license or permit is filed with the planning director or designee prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. of 12-3-2018)

No more than 20 percent of floodplain or other unusable land from a development prospective may be used to calculated allowed density.

(Ord. of 12-3-2018)

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: R-3

(Ord. of 12-3-2018)

1.

Commercial uses.

2.

Industrial uses.

3.

Manufactured (mobile) homes and houses moved from other locations.

4.

Animals which individually or in numbers, create a nuisance by noise, smell, unsanitary or visual effects. Animals such as dogs and cats are permitted when their number in relation to area does not create a nuisance to neighbors. Kennels for the breeding of any animal for sale are prohibited. Pet fowl or birds may be kept in cages under the same provisions. No swine are permitted.

5.

Any use not permitted in accord with the terms hereof.

(Ord. of 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 03-2021, § 1, 10-18-2021)