(a)

Permitted uses. Land uses that are allowed "by-right" in each zoning district will be identified as permitted by the letter "P" in the Table of Permitted Uses. Said uses shall be permitted when an applicant or representative makes application to, and obtains an official signature of, the administrative official.

(1)

Special exceptions. Land uses that are specified as "special exceptions" in each zoning district will be identified as such by the letter "S" in the Table of Permitted Uses. Said uses are exceptions, and no permit shall be issued for such uses except those with the written approval of the board of zoning adjustment and subject to such conditions as the board may require to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the use is located. The process for making application for a special exception is outlined in article VI of this chapter.

(2)

Prohibited uses. If a land use is listed in the Table of Permitted Uses but is not either a permitted use or a special exception, then the land use is prohibited. Land use variances are prohibited under the terms of this chapter. When an applicant desires to pursue a prohibited land use, then the applicant would be required to request rezoning of the subject property. The process for making application for rezoning is outlined in article IV of this chapter.

(3)

Unlisted uses. If a land use is not listed in the Table of Permitted Uses, the administrative official shall be authorized to make an interpretation about whether or not the land use should be allowed by-right or as a special exception, based on land uses that are in the Table of Permitted Uses that have similar land use impacts. If the administrative official is unable to make a determination then the land use shall be prohibited in that district. The administrative official shall provide a letter to the applicant regarding land use interpretation decisions and maintain an official written file of all such interpretation decisions.

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15)

¹ Not allowed in a platted residential subdivision.

² Permitted on appeal to BZA in a platted residential subdivision.

³ A minimum lot size of ½ acre is required regardless of zoning district.

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15; Ord. No. 2022-266, § 1, 9-6-22; Ord. No. 2025-278, § 1, 10-20-25)

¹ Establishments serving alcoholic beverages as the primary activity and operating with extended hours shall not be located adjacent to a residential district.

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15; Ord. No. 2016-246, § 1, 9-6-16; Ord. No. 2018-19, 2-6-18)

¹ Not exceeding 20,000 square feet, GFA.

² With approved access and off street parking. Does not include commissary.

³ Display areas for exterior merchandise shall be shown on the development plan.

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15; Ord. No. 2016-246, § 1, 9-6-16; Ord. No. 2018-212, § 2, 8-21-18)

¹ Full service restaurants with extended hours shall not be located adjacent to a residential district.

² Display areas for exterior merchandise shall be shown on the development plan.

² With approved access and off street parking.

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15; Ord. No. 2018-115, § 2, 5-15-18; Ord. No. 2022-267, § 1, 10-4-22)

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15; Ord. No. 2018-212, § 3, 8-21-18)

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15; Ord. No. 2016-246, § 1, 9-6-16)

¹ Existing single-family dwellings are permitted uses in the R-A District.

² Single-family dwellings shall comply with R-3 dimensional regulations, except minimum living area.

³ In compliance with R-4 dimensional regulations.

⁴ Special Exception is required if non-medical boarding is included.

⁵ Any combination of multifamily buildings containing minimum of 8 units is allowed.

⁶ Any number of apartments permitted.

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15; Ord. No. 2016-246, § 1, 9-6-16; Ord. No. 2021-1, 1-5-21; Ord. No. 2022-267, § 1, 10-4-22)

(a)

Purpose and general provisions.

(1)

Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to establish appropriate standards relating to the size and placement of buildings within each of the zoning classifications created by this title in order to assist in the achievement of the goals established in the long range development plan for the city.

(2)

General provisions. The required specifications for lot area, residential density, setbacks, building heights and separation between buildings are specified in this chapter on the basis of zoning district classification. Lots shall be created, and building permits and/or zoning compliance approval shall only be issued for properties in compliance with these bulk regulations.

(b)

District dimensional regulations table.

Table of Dimensional Regulations

Notes:  ^A Unless located in common wall development which is approved by the planning commission and building official, no side yard required for interior units. Ten-foot separation between structures is required for maintenance and access. Setbacks shall increase 20 feet for each additional story if adjacent to existing single-family residentially used or zoned property except in the B-1 and MH-1 districts. Single-family dwellings comply with R-3 dimensional regulations.
^B Refer to the charts in section 114-117(a)(5) and (6). The minimum lot area for R-4 and R-A zoning districts is based on the minimum number of attached units required for the district.
^C Dimensional standards shown for MH-1 district apply to a manufactured home park and not to each lot within a manufactured home park. Refer to section 114-158.
^D At least 20 feet of separation shall be maintained between all structures including but not limited to manufactured homes, patio covers, carports, awnings and other attached additions shall be included in determining separation between homes. Fifty-foot perimeter setback required.
^E No change of use shall be allowed in the O-3 district which does not provide for the erection of a six-foot tall (minimum height) solid masonry wall along any side or rear property line directly abutting residentially zoned property, or property used for residential purposes, except any portion of such property line, which in the judgment of the City of Dothan Planning Director, or designee, should remain unobstructed for traffic or life safety reasons. Said wall shall conform in its design and materials to the design standards maintained on file in the office of the building official.
^F Buffer is required with three dwellings or greater.
^G One acre per unit required when not in a platted subdivision. Single-family residential in platted subdivisions shall comply with R-1 dimensional regulations.

(Ord. No. 2015-336, § 1, 12-1-15)