CUP Overlay
(Ord. No. 1084-94, 9-6-94)
(INACTIVE)

(a)

In case of community unit development of two or more buildings to be constructed on a plat of ground at least ten acres in area not subdivided into customary lots and streets, and which will not be subdivided, or where the existing or contemplated lot and street layout make it impractical to apply the requirements of this ordinance to the individual buildings in such community unit developments, the application of the terms of this ordinance may be varied in a manner that will be in harmony with the goals of the comprehensive plan and will insure that the intent of this ordinance is not violated.

(b)

Prior to the submittal of an application to the zoning administrator for approval of a community unit plan, the developer shall meet with the planning and zoning commission for a review of the location, scope and nature of the proposed project. The developer shall file written notice to the zoning administrator a minimum of 15 days prior to a regular scheduled planning and zoning commission meeting, stating his intentions to meet with the planning and zoning commission, including a brief description of his proposed project.

(c)

A plan for such community unit project shall be submitted to the planning and zoning commission for a review and recommendation to the city council. After the plan is formally presented to the planning and zoning commission, the commission shall have 30 days to submit its recommendations to the city council. Each site plan shall be prepared by an architect, landscape architect, engineer, or land surveyor, whose state registration is current and valid. His seal or professional initials shall be affixed to the plans submitted. Each plan shall be drawn at an appropriate scale and show the following:

(1)

Name: Name(s) of the proposed development. Name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) and designer(s) of the site plan and his seal.

(2)

Date: Date, approximate north arrow, and scale.

(3)

Boundaries: The boundary line of the tract shall be shown on a survey plat prepared and sealed by a registered land surveyor. All site plans shall be drawn to scale on a plat accurately showing the boundary with linear and angular dimensions.

(4)

Location map: A map to an appropriate scale showing the location of the development.

(5)

Contours: Contours with a minimum vertical interval of five feet referred to sea level datum shall be provided for both existing and proposed topography.

(6)

Existing property lines: The location of existing and platted property lines, streets, buildings, water courses, railroads, bridges, water mains, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, and public utility easements, both on the land to be developed and on that portion of the land immediately adjoining which abuts the land to be developed, and any other pertinent characteristics of the land; the names of adjoining subdivisions and the names of owners or record of adjoining parcels; and the zoning of the adjoining property.

(7)

Proposed improvements: The names, where appropriate, and locations and dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, sidewalks, easements, specific use areas, parking, recreation areas and facilities, yards, and other open spaces.

(8)

Utility and drainage plans: Utility and drainage plans shall be provided including all information as reasonably required by the city or county health, public works, water, sewer, and sanitation departments to determine that water, sewer, sanitary disposal, and storm drainage improvements will be made and located in accordance with city requirements. After the filing of an application for approval as a community unit plan, upon written notification by an appropriate department that additional information is required, the developer shall submit the required information to the department requesting such information and to the zoning administrator within ten days of such request.

(9)

Buffer areas: Location, dimensions, and treatment of all required buffer, landscaped, or planted areas, including fences.

(10)

Design plans: The submittal of any plans will comply with the design plan specifications as set forth in city regulations.

(11)

Proposed protective covenants: A preliminary outline of proposed protective covenants, including provisions for the organization and financing of a home owners' association, where appropriate.

(12)

Other information: Other information required by the zoning administrator to insure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.

(d)

Before taking action on the community unit plan application, the city council shall hold a public hearing, the notice of which shall conform to procedures for amendment to the zoning map. Within 60 days from the date of the public hearing, the city council shall render an official decision on the application. If approved, the community unit plan must be carried out in strict compliance with the plan submitted to and approved by the city council.

(e)

A community unit plan shall be considered a map amendment to the official zoning map. The property shall be subject to a frequency on filing of an application for approval of a zoning amendment in accordance with section 10-2155 (Frequency of Petitions) of this ordinance.

(f)

The community unit plan shall conform to the following restrictions:

(1)

If construction is not started within 12 months after approval of the plan by the city council, approval for the plan is rescinded; after which all minimum dimensional requirements for the zoning district in which the parcel is located shall again apply.

(2)

Uses and buildings are limited to those permitted within the zoning district in which the project is located; however, within any community unit development, the following uses may be permitted subject to approval by the city council.

(a)

Single-family dwellings.

(b)

Two-family and multifamily dwellings.

(c)

Retail stores or shops, excluding the making of any products to be sold on or off the premises, provided that each such establishment is limited to a maximum of 3,500 square feet of retail sales area and ten employees, and further provided that the total area, including off-street parking of all such establishments shall not exceed three per cent of the total area of the community unit development.

(d)

Personal service establishments, such as barber shops and laundromats, provided that each such establishment is limited to a maximum of 2,000 square feet of floor space and six employees, and further provided that the total area, including off-street parking, of all such establishments shall not exceed two percent of the total area of the community unit development.

(e)

The residential density shall not excelled six units per acre.

(f)

The maximum height of all structures shall not exceed the height limits of the zoning district in which the project is located.

(g)

The number of parking spaces provided shall conform to the requirements specified in Article E of this ordinance.

(h)

The existing landscaping features shall be retained, whenever possible. Included among landscaping features are ponds, streams, lakes, trees, and similar features. The plan shall designate by appropriate symbol the location of existing trees to be retained.

Attached Dwelling Development
(Ord. No. 1084-94, 9-6-94)
(INACTIVE)

(a)

The "attached dwelling development" standards set forth in this section are intended to provide for more flexible and creative site planning which may assist in lowering development and housing costs, expand the choice and type of dwelling units available to the public while maintaining compatibility with, and the integrity of, adjacent neighborhoods, and to allow opportunities for fee simple ownership in zero lot line developments.

(b)

Attached dwelling development shall be allowed in the C-2 Central Business District, the CR Commercial-Redevelopment District, the R-2 Two-Family District, and R-3 Multifamily District and the R-4 Multifamily District, subject to review and recommendation by the planning and zoning commission and approval by the city council in accordance with the procedures established for a zoning map amendment and a subdivision plat approval.

(c)

Prior to the submittal of an application to the zoning administrator for approval of an attached dwelling development plan, the developer shall meet with the planning and zoning commission for a review of the location, scope and nature of the proposed project. The developer shall file written notice to the zoning administrator a minimum of 15 days prior to a regular scheduled planning and zoning commission meeting, stating his intentions to meet with the planning and zoning commission, including a brief description of his proposed project.

(d)

A plan for such attached dwelling development shall be submitted to the planning and zoning commission for a review and recommendation to the city council. After the plan is formally presented to the planning and zoning commission, the commission shall have 30 days to submit its recommendations to the city council. Each site plan shall be prepared by an architect, landscape architect, engineer, or land surveyor, whose state registration is current and valid. His seal or professional initials shall be affixed to the plans submitted. Each plan shall be drawn at an appropriate scale and show the following:

(1)

Name: Name(s) of the proposed development. Name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) and designer(s) of the site plan and his seal.

(2)

Date: Date, approximate north arrow, and scale.

(3)

Boundaries: The boundary line of the tract shall be shown on a survey plat prepared and sealed by a registered land surveyor. All site plans shall be drawn to scale on a plat accurately showing the boundary with linear and angular dimensions.

(4)

Location map: A map to an appropriate scale showing the location of the development.

(5)

Contours: Contours with a minimum vertical interval of five feet referred to sea level datum shall be provided for both existing and proposed topography.

(6)

Existing property lines: The location of existing and platted property lines, streets, buildings, water courses, railroads, bridges, water mains, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, and public utility easements, both on the land to be developed and on that portion of the land immediately adjoining which abuts the land to be developed, and any other pertinent characteristics of the land; the names of adjoining subdivisions and the names of owners or record of adjoining parcels; and the zoning of the adjoining property.

(7)

Proposed improvements: The names, where appropriate, and locations and dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, sidewalks, easements, specific use areas, parking, recreation areas and facilities, yards, and other open spaces.

(8)

Utility and drainage plans: Utility and drainage plans shall be provided including all information as reasonable required by the City or County Health, Public Works, Water, Sewer, and Sanitation Departments to determine that water, sewer, sanitary disposal, and storm drainage improvements will be made and located in accordance with city requirements. After the filing of an application for approval as a community unit plan, upon written notification by an appropriate department that additional information is required, the developer shall submit the required information to the department requesting such information and to the zoning administrator within ten days of such request.

(9)

Buffer areas: Location, dimensions, and treatment of all required buffer, landscaped, or planted areas, including fences.

(10)

Design plans: The submittal of any plans will comply with the design plan specifications as set forth in city regulations.

(11)

Proposed protective covenants: A preliminary outline of proposed protective covenants, including provisions for the organization and financing of a home owners' association, where appropriate.

(12)

Other information: Other information required by the zoning administrator to insure compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.

(e)

Before taking action on the community unit plan application, the city council shall hold a public hearing, the notice of which shall conform to procedures for amendment to the zoning map and approval of a subdivision plat. Within 60 days from the date of the public hearing, the city council shall render an official decision on the application. If approved, the attached dwelling development plan must be carried out in strict compliance with the plan submitted to and approved by the city council.

(f)

An attached dwelling development plan shall be considered a subdivision plat and a map amendment to the official zoning map. The property shall be subject to a frequency on filing of an application for approval of a zoning amendment in accordance with section 10-2155 (Frequency of Petitions) of this ordinance.

(g)

Design standards.

(1)

Design. All lot layouts, circulation, and open space provided shall permit an attractive variety of orientations and groupings of dwellings and driveways, minimizing adverse effects of noise, glare, and traffic on residences.

(2)

Variety of housing styles. The development shall be designed to encourage a variety of housing styles and floor plans, with a staggering of front yard setbacks of dwellings and garages. The dwelling units contained on each building site may be arranged in a variety of configurations, including back to back, side to side or combinations thereof. In addition, two dwelling units may be arranged on a single lot so as to be sold fee simple as a two-family dwelling.

(3)

Facilities layout. An efficient, safe, and effective layout of circulation, drainage, and similar systems shall be provided.

(4)

Adjacent land use. The development shall be designed in a manner to adequately protect adjacent land uses, which shall include for this purpose any landscaped buffer yard which may be required along the boundaries of the development as necessary to ensure compatibility of land uses, which shall be maintained as common or dedicated open space.

(5)

Accessory buildings. Accessory buildings may be located within building restriction lines. Walls, fences, and swimming pools may be located on each lot.

(h)

Development site standards and principal building setbacks. Attached dwelling development shall comply with the following standards:

Development site standards
Min. Development Site Area None
Building Site Standards

One Family Lots
Minimum Perimeter Setback 10 ft.
Minimum Mean lot width 20 ft.
Minimum area each lot 1600 sq. ft.
Minimum Average all lots 1800 sq. ft.
Minimum lot depth None

Two Family Lots
Minimum Mean lot width 30 ft.
Minimum area each lot 2400 sq. ft.
Minimum Average all lots 2600 sq. ft.
Minimum lot depth None

Principal Building Setbacks
Front Yard 20 ft.
Side Yard 10 ft. (The side yard setback shall apply to end units only.)
Street Side Yard 10 ft.
Rear Yard 0 or 20 ft.

Traditional Residential Neighborhood District
(Ord. No. 1170-98, § 1, 9-8-98)
(INACTIVE)

(a)

Application and intent. The provisions of this section apply to the TRN traditional residential neighborhood district.

The purpose of this district is to establish a single-family residential zoning classification that ensures the development of land along the lines of traditional neighborhood that were typical of in the United States from Colonial times until the 1940's. The intent of this district is to provide for traditional residential neighborhood within walking distance of downtown, as there is currently no opportunity for construction of single-family residences along main street.

Traditional Neighborhoods share the following conventions:

(1)

The neighborhood is spatially understood and limited in size to a maximum radius of a distance approximately equal to a 10-minute walk.

(2)

Residences, retail shops, workplaces and civic buildings are interwoven within the neighborhood and all are in close proximity.

(3)

Residences are located in a manner that the buildings are located close to the street, spatially defining the public street and the private block interest.

Traditional Neighborhoods pursue certain social objectives:

(1)

By bringing most activities of daily living, including dwelling, shopping and working within walking distance, the elderly and the young gain independence of movement.

(2)

By reducing the number and length of automobile trips, traffic congestion is minimized and necessary road construction is limited.

(3)

By providing defined public spaces, citizens come to know each other and watch over their collective security.

(4)

By providing a full range of housing types and workplaces, age and economic class are integrated and the bonds of an authentic community are formed.

(5)

By integrating the various functions of daily life within neighborhoods of appropriate scale, meaningful involvement in local decision-making is facilitated.

A TRN zoning district may only be located within the Main Street architectural overly zoning district as established in section 10-2043.1 of the Code of Ordinances, City of East Point, Georgia.

(b)

Permitted uses. Permitted uses are indicated in this section. Any use not specifically designated as a permitted use shall be deemed to be prohibited. The following permitted uses shall be allowed for in the TRN district:

(1)

Single-family detached dwellings;

(2)

Parks, playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities which may be publicly owned or privately owned by a non-profit organization;

(3)

Accessory uses incidental to the above permitted uses;

(4)

Home occupation, provided that those occupations meet the provisions of the City of East Point Code.

(c)

Conditional uses. None.

(d)

Lot restrictions.

(1)

Lot size: 4,000 sq. ft. (minimum).

(2)

Lot width building line: 40 feet (minimum).

(3)

Lot width street frontage: 20 feet (minimum).

(4)

Setbacks:

*For corner lots, the front setbacks shall apply for both street frontages.

(5)

Height restriction: 45 feet.

(6)

Access. Private alleys may be used. Alleys shall be a minimum width of 12 feet and shall be paved with either asphalt or concrete.

(e)

Building restrictions.

(1)

Single-family residential buildings shall conform to the architectural standards enumerated in subsection (f) below.

(2)

Single-family residential buildings which have a garage shall locate the garage in the rear of the building. Front garages are prohibited.

(3)

Single-family residential buildings shall have a minimum floor area of 1,500 square feet.

(f)

Architectural standards.

(1)

New structures created with a TRN district shall be similar in size, scale and mass to existing structures in the closest residential neighborhood unless approved otherwise by the planning and zoning commission.

(2)

The stylistic traditions of Colonial, Victorian, Federal period, Georgian, Colonial revival, Free Classic, English Vernacular revival and Free Classic architecture which are characteristic of the city are mandatory.

(3)

The architectural style of a building shall be continued on all of its major features on all sides visible from a public street.

(4)

Porches, pent roofs or hooded front doors shall define the front entrance to all residences. Porches shall be: unenclosed; constructed of wood, brick or stone; a minimum of six feet in depth; and lined across the front facade either partially or wholly.

(5)

The front facade of the principal building shall face on a public street only.

(6)

Roof pitch and form shall be borrowed from existing residential buildings in the community. All residential buildings and accessible structures shall have a gabled roof with a minimum pitch of 6:12. Porch roofs shall have a minimum pitch of 3:12.

(7)

All accessory and outbuildings are to be of a similar style and materials as the principal building on the lot.

(g)

Signage requirements. All signs with a TRN district shall conform to the requirements in this section. These requirements shall replace other signage ordinances for any development within a TRN district.

Identification of dwellings:

(1)

Dwellings shall be identified either by numbers or by lettered signs.

(2)

Signs, identifying either the residence or the occupants of the dwelling, shall be made of wood, stone or metal and may be placed flat against the dwellings or gatepost.

(3)

The maximum area of any such sign shall be three feet.

(4)

Such signs shall not be internally illuminated.

Temporary signs.

(1)

Temporary signs advertising the sale of property and political campaign signs are permitted and shall conform to the City of East Point Sign Ordinance.

(2)

Real estate signs shall not cumulatively exceed four square feet for each lot.

Temporary On-premise signs.

(1)

Temporary on-premise signs identifying a contractor, architect, engineer or similar professional involved in the design or construction of a project or building shall be permitted to be erected and remaining during the time of construction only.

(2)

Such signs shall not exceed 12 square feet.

(3)

Such signs shall be set back at least ten feet from the front property line.

(h)

Off-street parking and loading requirements. Applicable regulations as set forth in Article E shall be met.

POP PLANNED OFFICE PARK
(INACTIVE)

POP District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in this Section are the POP District regulations. Article D should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards for uses allowed by Administrative Permit or Use Permit. The POP District is to encourage the development of a quality planned office park community which will be compatible with surrounding developments.

Use regulations. Within the POP District, land and structures shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or as a use allowed by Administrative Permit or Use Permit shall be prohibited.

(a)

Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only the following purposes:

(1)

Conference centers and business training centers.

(2)

Child daycare centers (small, medium and large).

(3)

Financial and banking facilities.

(4)

Health clubs and physical fitness centers.

(5)

Hospitals and clinics medical, dental, chiropractic and similar facilities for humans.

(6)

Office uses, which may include the display and sales of scientific, electronic or medical equipment of a type not customarily retailed to the public.

(7)

Public and private parks, recreation and assembly facilities, including but not limited to golf courses, golf driving ranges, miniature golf courses and tennis courts.

(b)

Accessory uses.

(1)

Accessory uses structures:

a.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any permitted use.

b.

For sale, for rent, or for lease signs in accordance with the sign regulations of the city code.

DESIGN STANDARDS

(1)

In order to establish and maintain the POP Planned Office Park District as a quality area which will preserve the investments of all land owners and developers, as well as the tax base of the City of East Point, all construction and development within the POP District must comply with the following site development and improvement standards:

(a)

Setbacks for front, rear and side yards:

1.

Structures fronting on a public or private street shall be located at least 50 feet from the front property line of any tract.

2.

Structures, except fences, shall be at least 20 feet from the side line of any tract.

3.

Structures shall be at least 30 feet from the rear line of any tract.

4.

Only driveways, parking spaces, permitted signs, and landscaped areas shall be allowed between a structure and the front property line.

5.

All paved areas must have concrete curbs.

(b)

Building exterior wall materials shall be one or more of the following:

1.

Hard burned clay brick;

2.

Stone with either a weathered face or a polished, fluted or broken face. No quarry faced stone shall be used except in retaining walls.

3.

Concrete masonry. Units shall be those generally described by the National Concrete Masonry Association as "Customized Architectural Concrete Masonry Units" or shall be broken faced brick-type units with marble aggregate. There shall be no exposed concrete block on the exterior of any building, however, rear walls which do not front any street or building, may be painted concrete block. Any concrete masonry units that have a gray cement color shall be coated with a coating approved by the chief building inspector.

4.

Concrete may be poured in-place, tilt-up or precast. Poured in-place and tilt-up walls shall have a finish of stone, a texture or a coating. Textured finishes shall be coated. Precast units which are not uniform in color shall be coated. Coating shall be an approved cementitious type.

5.

Roof-mounted equipment. Roof-mounted equipment shall be located and/or screened behind a parapet wall to minimize visibility from streets or surrounding buildings.

(c)

Parking and maneuvering: Parking shall not be permitted on streets. Parking spaces and loading docks shall be so located as to make maneuvering in the streets unnecessary. Ample parking spaces shall be provided as required in Article E of the zoning regulations to accommodate the parking for the subject development. All parking areas and driveways shall be paved with concrete, asphalt, their equivalent or better.

(d)

Outside storage: No outside storage of any type shall be permitted without specific approval of the planning and zoning commission. When such approval is given, the outside storage area shall be enclosed with an approved screen so that storage is not visible from neighboring property or streets and in no event may storage exceed the height of the screen. In no event shall storage be permitted in front of any building.

(e)

Landscaping: The entire area of any lot containing a building site, including the area between the lot line and street curb line, shall be landscaped except for areas covered by buildings and paved areas. A minimum strip of landscaping ten feet wide shall be installed and maintained along any portion of the lot bordering a public street right-of-way except for entrance driveways onto the lot. The landscaping plan submitted to the zoning administrator for approval shall identify such features as the planting of trees, shrubs and grass and the installation of screens as appropriate. The landscaping, as approved by the zoning administrator, shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The maintenance of the landscaping shall be the responsibility of the owner and shall include the operation and maintenance of an irrigation system.

(f)

Exterior lighting: All exterior lighting shall be designed, erected, altered and maintained in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the zoning administrator.

(g)

Loading areas: No materials, supplies, merchandise or equipment shall be stored in any area on a lot except inside of a closed building, or behind an approved visual barrier screening such areas so that they are not unsightly from surrounding properties or public streets. Loading doors and docks shall not be constructed facing any public street or highway without the express prior approval of the planning and zoning commission.

(2)

Each application for a building permit within the POP District shall be accompanied by architectural design and materials information in the form of building elevations, typical sections, details, schedules and specifications as appropriate which identify the architectural treatment and exterior materials proposed for use in all structures.

In addition, each application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a site development plan, as hereinafter described.

The site development plan shall be prepared by a certified engineer or architect and shall be drawn at a scale no greater than one inch equals 50 feet.

In addition to a current plat of the property prepared by a registered land surveyor, information accompanying or presented on the site development plan shall include the following, as applicable to the proposed development:

(a)

The location, height, ground coverage, and use of all structures;

(b)

The floor areas of all buildings and the proposed use of each;

(c)

Calculations of building coverage, density, open space, number of parking spaces, and areas of land use;

(d)

Location and dimensions of all adjacent roads, streets and interior roads, driveways, parking facilities, loading areas, points of access to adjacent streets, and pedestrian walks;

(e)

A grading plan, with contours drawn at two foot intervals;

(f)

Location of all sewer, water, and storm drainage lines, and all easements and rights-of-way, existing and proposed;

(g)

Stormwater management drawings and calculations, and plans for siltation and erosion control, both during and after construction;

(h)

Landscaping plan, showing all man-made features and the location, height and/or caliper of species of all plant materials;

(i)

Exterior lighting plan, including all parking areas, driveways and pedestrian ways, and including the height, number and type of fixtures.

(g)

Building permit. three copies of the required architectural design and materials information and site development plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Director with the application for a building permit. The Planning and Zoning Director shall transmit copies of these items to the planning and zoning commission for review. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the planning and zoning commission shall review the submitted architectural design and materials information and site development plan, and shall approve, disapprove, or approve subject to modifications, the submitted architectural design and materials information and the site development plan.

Development standards.

(a)

Height Regulations - 35 feet

(b)

Minimum front yard setback- 50 feet

(c)

Minimum Side Yard Setback - 20 feet

(d)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback - 30 feet

(e)

Minimum Lot Area - 10,000 sq. ft.

(f)

Minimum Width of Lot Frontage or Width at Building Line - 75 feet

(g)

Minimum Heated Floor Area Per Unit - 1,000 sq. ft.

(h)

Minimum Accessory Structure Requirements. Accessory structures may be located in the rear or side yards only but shall not be located within a minimum yard.

Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions applicable to the POP District.

Chapter 2 Zoning Regulations

Chapter 3 Building Code Regulations

Chapter 4 Subdivision Regulations

Chapter 5 Flood Damage Prevention

Chapter 6 Tree Protection and Landscape Ordinance

Chapter 7 Signs

Chapter 8 Uniform Roadway Addressing System

Chapter 9 Condition and Use of Commercial and Industrial Buildings

Chapter 10 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control

Chapter 11 Stormwater Management

Chapter 12 Stream Buffer Protection

Chapter 13 Enterprise Zones

Chapter 14 Overlay Districts