In order to implement the intent of this chapter, the official zoning maps shall divide the incorporated area of the city into the following districts:

(1)

Agricultural (A-1). The A-1 district is a district for the rural use of land, or a district, which may reflect the existence of vacant land not as yet appropriate for development. This district may be used for residential purposes with a five-acre minimum lot. Farming in this district will be limited to horticultural uses. No livestock or farm animals will be permitted.

(2)

Agricultural (A-2). The A-2 district is a district for the rural use of land, or a district, which may reflect the existence of vacant land not as yet appropriate for development. Residential development will not be permitted or allowed on agricultural land without reclassification to a residential zone. Residential development means changing the use, nature or character of a tract of land under single ownership by construction, preparing land for construction, or moving onto the land more than one dwelling per five acres, except that more than one dwelling per parcel may be allowed on said parcel provided that all dwellings on said parcel are occupied by a parent, child or sibling of the lot owner of record.

(3)

Single-family residential district (R-1). The purpose of this district is to provide single-family residential areas with minimum lot sizes of 12,000 square feet, said areas being protected from the depreciating effects of small lot development and excessive density and from the encroachment of those uses which are incompatible to a desirable residential environment. New residences erected in this district shall be in conformity with and not substandard to the existing homes in their vicinity.

(4)

Single-family residential district (R-2). The purpose of this district is to provide single-family residential areas with minimum lot sizes of 10,000 square feet. This district is designed to accommodate manufactured housing in addition to site built and modular homes.

(5)

Multi-family residential district (R-3). The purpose of this district is to provide orderly development of high-density residential areas for one, two and multi-family dwellings, said areas being protected from the encroachment of those uses which are incompatible to a desirable residential environment.

(6)

Manufactured home community district (R-4). The purpose of the manufactured home community district is to provide areas within the city exclusively for manufactured home residences and for buildings directly related to the operation of the manufactured home community residential area. Manufactured home community residential areas shall be a minimum of three acres with manufactured home spaces of at least 4,000 square feet each. (See section 75-452)

(7)

Local business district (C-1). The purpose of this district shall be to enhance and protect shopping facilities in the local business districts of the city. It is a district primarily for planned shopping centers or limited retail activities designed to serve the surrounding neighborhood with convenience goods, retail services and personal services.

(8)

General commercial district (C-2). The purpose of the general commercial district is to provide for those business activities that are larger users of space than commercial uses serving the central commercial district and the needs of individual neighborhoods and highway business areas. It is a district for general business, storage and limited manufacturing activities, which also includes retail sales and personal services.

(9)

Light industrial district (I-1). The purpose of this district shall be to provide and protect areas for those industrial uses that do not create excessive noise, odor, smoke, dust, and which do not possess other objectionable characteristics that might be detrimental to surrounding neighborhoods, or to the other uses permitted in the district.

(10)

Heavy industrial district (I-2). The purpose of this heavy industrial district is to provide a location for those industrial operations and processes which are not considered nuisances but which have objectionable characteristics that are not injurious to the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.

(11)

Downtown business overlay (DB). The purpose of this overlay is to identify and protect that area that centers on the courthouse square for its unique and/or historic buildings with limited commercial uses.

(12)

Flood hazard overlay (F-H). The purpose of the flood hazard overlay is to identify areas of the city that are identified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as being subject to periodic flooding; and to limit development in these areas to uses that will be least damaged by flooding. Registered land surveyors must establish boundary limits.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010)

The boundaries of the various zoning districts are shown upon the official zoning maps of the city/county, as they may be amended from time to time and which are hereby made a part of this article and which shall be maintained in the office of the clerk of the board of commissioners by the building inspector as a public document available for public inspection and examination. The official zoning maps shall be those 228 tax parcel/land lot tax maps as shown in the atlas entitled, "The Official Zoning Atlas of Putnam County, Georgia, June 17, 1997," signed by the chairman of the board of commissioners and maintained for public inspection at the clerk's office by the building inspector and which contain land lot, district, parcel and street boundaries located in the city/county; the "Aerial Photo-Sheet Index" map and the "1997 Master Zoning Map of Putnam County"; such maps shall and do also contain the zoning districts and zoning district boundaries. All such official zoning maps and all notations, references, and information shown thereon shall be as much a part of this article as if all the matter and information set forth by the maps were fully described in this section.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any district shown on the official zoning maps, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline or right-of-way line of streets and alleys, land lot lines, militia district lines or lot lines, these lines shall be construed to be these boundaries.

(2)

In un-subdivided property or tracts, where a district boundary divides a lot, the location of these boundaries, unless indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on theses maps.

(3)

Where boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the centerline or right-of-way line of streets, alleys or highways, these boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance there from as indicated on the zoning maps. If no distance is given, this dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the maps.

(4)

In case any further uncertainty exists, the city council shall determine the location of boundaries as a request for interpretation and only after public hearing as per the policies and procedures set forth in division 2 of article II of this chapter.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006)

Within the various zoning districts, as described in this article and shown on the official zoning maps, no land, building or structure shall be used as a matter of right except in accordance with the uses and standards permitted within each district.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006)

Those uses allowed in the A-1 zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the development standards applicable to the district. However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures:

Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Home occupation — Commercial: (for additional standards refer to section 75-452, Permitted uses.)

Barber shop.

Beauty salon.

Convenience store. (No gas, diesel or kerosene fuel pumps.)

Florist.

Hobby/craft shop.

Landscaping.

Woodworking shop.

Home occupation, general (See section 75-452 for additional requirements. Home occupations that require state or federal licensing or inspections, are conditional use only. See section 75-64 for additional standards, if required.)

Home occupation, daycare (less than six children): conditional use.

Agriculture and forestry:

Field crops.

Fruits/vegetable crops.

Grape growing and wine distillation, production and sale.

Greenhouse/nursery.

Produce stands.

Sawmill: temporary, permanent, portable.

Silos.

Timber/logging.

Animal care facilities: Kennels/shelters.

Building equipment, building materials and farm equipment:

Earth moving equipment.

Farm equipment.

Communication: Transmission and communication tower.

Community facilities:

Fire station (volunteer).

Parks, private.

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Water towers.

Governmental uses.

Private tennis court.

Dwellings:

Group home (less than six residents).

Manufactured home.

Modular home.

Single-family residence.

Education: Public schools.

Lodging (temporary):

Bed and breakfast.

Manufacturing and industrial uses:

Timber processing.

Recreation and entertainment: None.

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship by conditional use permit.

Retail trade:

Convenience stores.

Sale of goods produced or processed on the premises.

Sales related to agriculture.

Services: Pest control.

Storage:

Storage during construction.

Warehousing of goods produced on the premises.

Temporary uses:

Occupancy during construction.

Security occupancy.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Res. of 3-6-2018; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size in the A-1 district is five acres.

(b)

Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width at the building setback line in the A-1 district is 125 feet.

(c)

Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements in A-1 districts are as follows:

(1)

Front yard: 50 feet.

(2)

Side yard: 20 feet.

(3)

Rear yard: 20 feet.

(d)

Maximum height of structures. The maximum height of structures in A-1 districts is 35 feet (except water towers).

(e)

Minimum heated floor area. The minimum heated floor area in A-1 districts is 450 square feet.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006)

Those uses allowed in the A-2 zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the development standards applicable to the district. However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures:

Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Home occupation — Commercial: (for additional standards refer to section 75-452, Permitted uses.)

Automotive repair and paint shop.

Barber shop.

Beauty salon.

Convenience store. (No gas, diesel or kerosene fuel pumps.)

Earthmoving equipment.

Florist.

Hobby/craft shop.

Landscaping.

Metalworking shop.

Small engine repair/motor winding shop.

Welding shop.

Woodworking shop.

Home occupation, general: (See section 75-452 for additional requirements. Home occupations that require state or federal licensing or inspections, are conditional use only. See section 75-64 for additional standards, if required.)

Home occupation, daycare (less than six children): Conditional use.

Agriculture and forestry:

Field crops.

Fish hatcheries.

Fruits/vegetable crops.

Grape growing and wine distillation, production and sale.

Greenhouse/nursery.

Produce stands.

Riding stables.

Sawmill: temporary, permanent, portable.

Settling ponds.

Silos.

Timber/logging.

Animal care facilities: Kennels/shelters.

Building equipment, building materials and farm equipment:

Earth moving equipment.

Farm equipment.

Communication: Transmission and communication tower.

Community facilities:

Fire station (volunteer).

Parks, private.

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Water towers.

Governmental uses.

Private tennis court.

Dwellings:

Group home (less than six residents).

Manufactured home.

Modular home.

Single-family residence.

Education: Public schools.

Lodging (temporary):

Bed and breakfast.

Manufacturing and industrial uses:

Milk and food processing.

Timber processing.

Recreation and entertainment:

Fishing lake.

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship by conditional use permit.

Retail trade:

Bait sales.

Convenience stores.

Hardware/electrical supplies.

Ice sales.

Sale of goods produced or processed on the premises.

Taxidermist.

Sales related to agriculture.

Services: Pest control.

Storage:

Storage during construction.

Warehousing of goods produced on the premises.

Silos.

Cold storage.

Temporary uses:

Occupancy during construction.

Security occupancy.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Res. of 3-6-2018; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size in the A-2 district is twenty acres.

(b)

Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width at the building setback line in the A-2 district is 125 feet.

(c)

Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements in A-2 districts are as follows:

(1)

Front yard: 50 feet.

(2)

Side yard: 20 feet.

(3)

Rear yard: 20 feet.

(d)

Maximum height of structures. The maximum height of structures in A-2 districts is 35 feet (except silos or water towers).

(e)

Minimum heated floor area. The minimum heated floor area in A-2 districts is 450 square feet.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006)

Those uses allowed in the R-1 district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the development standards applicable to the R-1 district. However, additional restrictions may apply, as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures:

Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use: two, excluding a well house and pool.

Home occupation, general. (See section 75-452 for additional requirements. Home occupations that require state or federal licensing or inspections, are conditional use only per section 75-64.)

Home occupation, daycare (less than six children): Conditional use.

Agriculture and forestry: Sawmill, portable: by conditional use permit.

Community facilities:

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Water towers.

Governmental uses.

Dwellings:

Group homes (less than six residents).

Site-built single-family residence (includes cottages and modular homes).

Garage apartments (Conditional Use.)

Relative residences.

Lodging (temporary):

Bed and breakfast.

Recreation and entertainment:

Parks/playgrounds, private.

Swimming pool, private (less than one user).

Tennis centers, clubs and facilities.

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship by conditional use permit.

Services: Hospice, six or less.

Temporary uses:

Mobile office/sales center.

Storage/occupancy during construction, 12 months maximum.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Res. of 3-6-2018; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Maximum dwellings per lot: One.

(b)

Minimum lot width: The minimum lot width in the R-1 district at setback is 125 feet.

(c)

Minimum setbacks: The minimum setbacks in the R-1 district are as follows:

(1)

From front property line/right-of-way: 30 feet/45 feet from a major road.

(2)

From rear of lot: 20 feet.

(3)

From side line: 20 feet.

(d)

Maximum height of structures: The maximum height of structures in the R-1 district is 35 feet (except for water towers).

(e)

Basic parking requirement: The basic parking requirement in the R-1 district is two spaces per dwelling unit.

(f)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings: The maximum lot coverage by buildings in the R-1 district is 35 percent.

(g)

Minimum lot area:

(1)

Individual well and septic system is 1.1 acre.

(2)

Public or community well and septic system: 30,000 square feet.

(3)

Individual well and sewer: 30,000 square feet.

(4)

City water and sewer: 12,000 square feet.

(h)

Minimum heated floor area:

(1)

One thousand two hundred square feet: site-built, modular.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Res. of 5-5-2020, § 1)

Those uses allowed in the R-2 zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the district development standards that apply to it. However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures:

Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Home occupation, general. (See section 75-452 for additional requirements. Home occupations that require state or federal licensing or inspections, are conditional use only per section 75-64.)

Home occupation, daycare (less than six children): Conditional use.

Agriculture and forestry:

Produce stands.

Sawmill, portable.

Community facilities:

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Water towers.

Governmental uses.

Dwellings:

Group homes (less than six residents).

Manufactured home.

Modular home.

Single-family residence.

Garage apartment.

Relative residence.

Education: Public schools.

Lodging (temporary):

Bed and breakfast.

Recreation and entertainment:

Parks/playgrounds, private.

Swimming pool, private (but more than one user).

Tennis centers, clubs and facilities (private).

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship.

Services: Hospice, six or less residents.

Temporary uses:

Mobile office/sales center.

Storage/occupancy during construction.

Camper/travel trailer: No more than 14 days within a 30-day period.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Res. of 3-6-2018; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Maximum dwelling(s), per lot: One.

(b)

Minimum lot width: The minimum lot width in the R-2 district at the setback is 100 feet.

(c)

Minimum setbacks: The minimum setback requirements for the R-2 district are as follows:

(1)

From front property line/right-of-way: 30 feet/45 feet from major road.

(2)

From rear of lot: 20 feet.

(3)

Side line: 20 feet.

(d)

Maximum height of structures: The maximum height of structures in the R-2 district is 35 feet (except for water towers).

(e)

Basic parking requirement: The basic parking requirements for the R-2 district are two spaces per single-family home.

(f)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings: The maximum lot coverage by buildings in the R-2 district is 35 percent.

(g)

Minimum lot area: The minimum lot areas in the R-2 district are as follows:

(1)

Individual well and septic system: 1.1 acre.

(2)

Public or community well and septic system: 30,000 square feet.

(3)

Individual well and sewer: 30,000 square feet.

(4)

City water and sewer: 10,000 square feet.

(h)

Minimum heated floor area:

(1)

One thousand square feet: site-built, modular.

(2)

Six hundred square feet: manufactured.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Res. of 5-5-2020, § 2)

Those uses allowed in the R-3 zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the district development standards that apply to it. However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures:

Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Home occupation, general. (See section 75-452 for additional requirements. Home occupations that require state or federal licensing or inspections, are conditional use only per section 75-64.)

Home occupation, daycare (less than six children): conditional use.

Agriculture and forestry:

Produce stands.

Sawmill, portable.

Community facilities:

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Water towers.

Governmental uses.

Dwellings:

Duplex.

Triplex.

Apartments.

Condominiums.

Fee-simple townhouses.

Education: Public schools.

Lodging (temporary):

Bed and breakfast.

Recreation and entertainment:

Parks/playgrounds, private.

Swimming pool, private (but more than one user).

Tennis centers, clubs and facilities (private).

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship.

Services: Hospice, six or less residents.

Temporary uses:

Mobile office/sales center.

Storage/occupancy during construction.

Camper/travel trailer: No more than 14 days within a 30-day period.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Res. of 3-6-2018; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Maximum units per lot: Eight units per acre.

(b)

Minimum lot width: The minimum lot width in the R-3 district at the setback is 100 feet.

(c)

Minimum setbacks: The minimum setback requirements for the R-3 district are as follows:

(1)

From front property line/right-of-way: 30 feet/45 feet from major road.

(2)

From rear of lot:

a.

Duplex, or triplex: 20 feet.

b.

Apartments, condominiums, or fee-simple townhouses: 15 feet.

(3)

Side line:

a.

Duplex, or triplex: 20 feet.

b.

Apartments, condominiums, or fee-simple townhouses: Ten feet.

(d)

Minimum heated floor area: The minimum heated floor area per dwelling in the R-3 district for duplex, triplex, apartments, condominiums, or fee-simple townhouses shall be:

(1)

One bedroom dwelling: 700 square feet.

(2)

Two bedroom dwelling: 900 square feet.

(3)

Three bedroom dwelling: 1,100 square feet.

(e)

Maximum height of structures: The maximum height of structures in the R-3 district is 35 feet (except for water towers).

(f)

Basic parking requirement: The basic parking requirements for the R-3 district are 1½ spaces per dwelling unit for duplex, triplex, apartments, condominiums, and fee-simple townhouses.

(g)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings: The maximum lot coverage by buildings in the R-3 district is 35 percent.

(h)

Minimum lot area: The minimum lot areas in the R-3 district are as follows:

(1)

Individual well and septic system: 1.1 acre.

(2)

Public or community well and septic system: 30,000 square feet.

(3)

Individual well and sewer: 30,000 square feet.

(4)

City water and sewer: 20,000 square feet - duplex, triplex, apartments, condominiums, and fee-simple townhouses (depending on availability of water and sewer and the requirements by state or federal agency responsible for such approval).

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Res. of 10-18-2021(1))

Manufactured home park, abbreviated in this division as MHP is a parcel of land under single ownership on which three or more manufactured homes are located for the purpose of residential use and does not include sales, manufacture or storage of such units. Those uses allowed in the MHP zoning district as a matter of right are as follows: However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures:

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any permitted use.

Home occupation, general.

Agriculture and forestry: Temporary or portable sawmill.

Community facilities:

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Neighborhood recreation facilities.

Water towers.

Governmental uses.

Dwellings:

Manufactured homes.

Travel trailers. (conditional use)

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship by conditional use permit.

Retail trade: By conditional use.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006)

(a)

Minimum development standard for total MHP area.

Minimum MHP parcel area: Three acres.

Density: Five manufactured homes per acre.

Minimum MHP setback requirements (before individual lots are established):

From state/federal highway: 150 feet.

From city roadway: 100 feet.

Front: 50 feet.

Sides: 25 feet; 100 feet if the side abuts other R districts.

Rear: 40 feet; 100 feet if the side abuts other R districts.

Open space requirement: Ten percent, which may include recreational uses.

Streets: Streets within MHPs shall be privately owned, constructed and maintained.

Streets and shall provide direct accessibility to each lot and residential unit.

No lot or unit shall be accessible except by way of an internal street.

Internal streets shall have a minimum of a 40-foot right-of-way and a minimum of 20 feet of paved surface.

Parking and traffic requirements:

Minimum entrance width: 50 feet.

Parking spaces: Two per manufactured home space.

Internal driveways must be paved and have a minimum width of 20 feet.

Buffer: Twenty-five feet; 50 feet when adjacent to other R districts, densely planted with evergreen and hedge-type shrubs designed to provide full screening on the park.

Recreational areas: A minimum of ten percent of the total usable area of the park shall be set aside and designated for recreational purposes. Such areas shall be centrally located within the park and shall contain individual areas that shall be equipped for passive adult recreation, children's play and a fenced tot lot.

Commercial uses: If permitted accessory commercial uses are developed on the site, those uses must comply with the setback, buffer, minimum lot size and minimum lot width of the C-1 district in this article. Any portion of a manufactured home park tract used for such purposes cannot be counted as available acreage for purposes of calculating dwelling unit density. No more than ten percent of the park may be used for such commercial purposes.

Leasehold requirements: No space shall be rented in any manufactured home park for periods of less than 30 days.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006)

Each home shall be located on an individual lot. Each lot shall front on an interior private street. Each lot shall have all corners clearly marked. Each space shall have the parking areas required in this section and, in addition, shall have a concrete patio of at least 100 square feet which shall be convenient to the entrance of the home. In no event shall the home and parking areas cover more than one-third of the space of the individual lot.

(1)

Minimum lot area: 4,000 square feet.

(2)

Minimum lot width at building setback line: 50 feet; minimum lot depth: 80 feet.

(3)

Required yards: Minimum of ten feet (all sides).

(4)

From right-of-way of interior streets: 25 feet.

(5)

From adjacent units: 20 feet end-to-end and 40 feet side-to-side.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006)

Those uses allowed in the C-1 zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the development standards applicable to the C-1 district. However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures: Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Agriculture and forestry:

Produce stands.

Sawmill, portable.

Animal care facilities:

Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics.

Grooming shops.

Pet stores.

Automotive, boat and trailer; sales and service:

Automobile service station, no repairs.

Automobile, truck and trailer lease and rentals.

Automobile/truck wash service.

Automobile parts and tire store; retail.

Boat sales and service.

Building, building materials and farm equipment:

Electrical supply stores.

Feed, seed, fertilizer and insecticide sales.

Hardware store.

Paint, glass and wallpaper stores.

Plumbing and heating equipment dealers.

Commercial recreation and entertainment:

Amusement, recreational and entertainment activities carried on wholly within a permanently enclosed building.

Athletic club.

Athletic field, private.

Swimming pool, public.

Communication:

Communication services: Western union, etc.

Radio and television broadcasting stations.

Telephone business offices.

Community facilities:

Assembly halls (includes armories).

Cultural facilities (museums, galleries, live theater).

Fraternal club or lodge.

Funeral home.

Governmental uses.

Noncommercial club or lodge (except fraternal club or lodge).

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Volunteer fire stations.

Water towers.

Dwellings:

Second floor apartments in downtown area.

Security.

Eating and drinking places:

Bar/tavern/cocktail lounge.

Cafeteria.

Coffee shop.

Drive-in restaurants.

Drive-through restaurants.

Fast food restaurants.

Lunch counter.

Restaurants: sit down.

Education:

College and universities, private.

Colleges and universities, public.

Day nurseries/kindergartens.

Industry-related schools/training centers/trade schools.

Public schools.

Specialized non-degree schools (business, art, dance, etc.).

Vocational/technical schools.

Lodging (temporary):

Bed and breakfast/tourist homes.

Fraternity and sorority houses and residence halls.

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship.

Retail trade:

Antique shop.

Apparel and accessory stores.

Appliance store and repairs.

Art store.

Bait sales.

Bakery/cookies.

Banks/financial institutions.

Book and stationery stores.

Candy store.

Camera and photographic supply stores.

Carpet/rug sales.

Cigar stores and stands.

Computer sales.

Consignment shops.

Convenience stores.

Department store.

Drugstores.

Farm and garden supply stores (internal operation).

Florists.

Food/grocery stores.

Fuel/gasoline: manufacturers and wholesalers.

Furniture and home furnishings stores.

General merchandise stores.

Gift, novelty and souvenir shops.

Hardware/electrical supplies.

Hobby, toy and game stores.

Ice cream/yogurt shop.

Ice sales.

Jewelry stores.

Light repair services: TV, radio, small items.

Liquor stores.

Meat market.

Newsdealers and newsstands.

Pawn shop.

Pet stores.

Planned shopping development.

Sale of goods produced on the premises.

Secondhand stores.

Specialty merchandise.

Sporting goods stores and bicycle sales.

Taxidermist.

Services:

Aerobics/exercise studio.

Appliance repair.

Barber and beauty shops.

Blueprinting.

Business service establishments (courier, advertising, personnel, detective, etc.).

Clinic.

Dry cleaning pickup station.

Gunsmith.

Insurance sales.

Jewelry repair.

Laundromat.

Locksmith.

Manicure/massage.

Miscellaneous personal services (diaper service, concierge, maid, clothing rental).

Ophthalmologic and optometric sales/services.

Pest control.

Photographic studios.

Professional offices (medical, legal, accounting, engineering, architectural, dental).

Real estate office.

Security monitoring.

Shoe repair and shoeshine parlors.

Tailor.

Trailer/auto/truck lease, service and sales.

Typesetting/photoengraving/copy service.

Temporary uses:

Storage/occupancy during construction.

Transportation:

Automobile parking garage.

Automobile parking lot, commercial.

Taxistands.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010; Amd. of 5-19-2014; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size in the C-1 district is 10,890 square feet.

(b)

Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width in the C-1 district at the building setback line is 100 feet.

(c)

Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements in the C-1 district are as follows:

(1)

Front yard: 45 feet - major streets/ 30 feet - all other streets.

(2)

Side yard: 15 feet.

(3)

Rear yard: 15 feet.

(d)

Maximum height of structures: The maximum height of structures in the C-1 district is 35 feet.

(e)

Basic parking requirement: The basic parking requirement in the C-1 district is one space per each 200 square feet of space designated for retail sales.

(f)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings: The maximum lot coverage by buildings in the C-1 district is 35 percent.

(g)

Buffer requirement: The buffer requirement in the C-1 district is 30 feet if adjacent to any residential district.

(h)

Mixed-use residential component minimum heated floor area per dwelling unit: 1,000 square feet.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010; Res. of 5-5-2020, § 3)

Those uses allowed in the C-2 zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the development standards applicable to the C-2 district. All uses permitted in the C-1 district are permitted in the C-2 district. However, additional restrictions may apply, as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures: Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Agriculture and forestry:

Greenhouse/nursery.

Livestock sales; pavilion or farmer's market.

Animal care facilities: Boarding and breeding kennels.

Automotive, boat and trailer; sales and service:

Automobile and truck sales.

Automobile repair and paint shops.

Automobile service station, with repairs.

Automobile upholstery shop.

Manufactured homes sales.

Retail automobile parts and tire store.

Tire retreading and recapping.

Trailer sales room and sales lot.

Truck stop.

Building, building materials and farm equipment:

Building contractors/supplies.

Construction equipment: sales and service.

Heavy construction contractors (paving, grading, etc.).

Lumber and other building materials.

Lumberyard.

Special trade contractors (electrical, plumbing, etc.).

Tractor/farm equipment: sales and service.

Commercial recreation and entertainment:

Carnival, rodeo, horse show, athletic events, community fair (temporary).

Coliseum, stadium.

Drive-in theater.

Fairgrounds and amusement parks.

Fishing lake, public.

Go-cart concessions.

Golf course, public.

Golf or baseball driving range.

Miniature golf course.

Shooting/archery range.

Waterslides and parks.

Zoos.

Communication: Billboard manufacturer.

Community facilities: Same as in the C-1 district.

Dwellings: Same as in C-1 district.

Eating and drinking places: Same as in the C-1 district.

Education: Same as in the C-1 district.

Lodging (temporary):

Hotel.

Motel.

Travel trailer park.

Manufacturing and industrial uses:

Brewery.

Distillery.

Furniture upholstery.

Ice cream manufacturer.

Ice plants.

Laboratories.

Metal fabrication.

Milk processing.

Welding.

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship.

Services:

Ambulance and emergency medical services (private).

Appliance and equipment repair.

Hospitals.

Medical and dental laboratories.

Tattoo parlor.

Vending machine distributors.

Storage:

Cold storage.

Miniwarehouse/self-storage.

Temporary uses: Same as the C-1 district.

Transportation: Bus stations.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010; Amd. of 5-19-2014; Res. of 3-16-2020, § 2; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Minimum lot size: The minimum lot size in the C-2 district is 20,000 square feet.

(b)

Minimum lot width: The minimum lot width at the building setback line is 125 feet.

(c)

Minimum yard requirements: The minimum yard requirements in the C-2 district are as follows:

(1)

Front yard: Major streets - 45 feet/all other roads - 30 feet.

(2)

Side yard: 20 feet - abuts commercial or industrial districts.

(3)

Rear yard: 20 feet - abuts commercial or industrial districts.

(d)

Maximum height of structures: The maximum height of structures in the C-2 district is 35 feet.

(e)

Basic parking requirement: The basic parking requirement in the C-2 district is one space per each 200 square feet of space designated for retail sales.

(f)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings: The maximum lot coverage by buildings in the C-2 district is 35 percent.

(g)

Buffer requirement: The buffer requirement for the C-2 district is 30 feet if adjacent to a residential district.

(h)

Mixed-use residential component minimum heated floor area per dwelling unit: 1,000 square feet.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010; Amd. of 5-19-2014; Res. of 5-5-2020, § 4)

Those uses allowed in the I-1 zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the development standards applicable to that I-1 district. However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is adopted otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures: Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Agriculture and forestry:

Grape growing and wine distillation, production and sale.

Greenhouse/nursery.

Livestock sales; pavilion or farmer's market.

Produce stands.

Sawmill, permanent.

Sawmill, portable.

Sawmill, temporary.

Animal care facilities:

Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics.

Boarding and breeding kennels.

Noncommercial kennels/shelters.

Automotive, boat and trailer; sales and service:

Automobile and truck sales.

Automobile repair and paint shops.

Automobile service station; no repairs.

Automobile service station; with repairs.

Automobile, truck and trailer lease and rentals.

Automobile/truck wash service.

Automobile upholstery shop.

Boat sales and service.

Manufactured homes sales.

Tire retreading and recapping.

Trailer sales room and sales lot; repairs.

Truck stop.

Building, building materials and farm equipment:

Building contractors (general or heavy).

Construction equipment: Sales and service:

Electrical supply stores.

Feed, seed, fertilizer and insecticide sales.

Lumber and other building materials.

Lumberyard.

Plumbing and heating equipment dealers.

Special trade contractors (electrical, plumbing, etc.).

Tractor/farm equipment: sales and service.

Commercial recreation and entertainment:

Amusement, recreational and entertainment activities carried on wholly within a permanently enclosed building.

Athletic field, private and public.

Coliseum, stadium.

Drive-in theater.

Fairgrounds and amusement parks.

Fishing lake, public.

Go-cart concessions.

Golf course, public.

Golf course, private.

Golf or baseball driving range.

Hunting club.

Miniature golf course.

Racetrack, auto.

Waterslides and parks.

Communication:

Transmission and communication tower.

Radio and television broadcasting stations.

Radio, television and other communication transmission towers.

Community facilities:

Assembly halls (includes armories).

Funeral home.

Governmental uses.

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Volunteer fire stations.

Water towers.

Dwellings:

Security.

Education:

Industry-related schools/training centers.

Public schools.

Vocational/technical/trade schools.

Manufacturing and industrial uses:

Brewery.

Distillery.

Fabrication shop: wood and fabric.

Furniture upholstery.

Ice cream manufacturer.

Ice plants.

Industrial park.

Laboratories.

Leather manufacturer.

Machine shop.

Metal fabrication.

Milk processing.

Monument works.

Publishing.

Welding.

Religious facilities: Churches and other places of worship.

Retail trade:

Sale of goods produced or processed on the premises.

Taxidermist.

Services:

Ambulance and emergency medical services (private).

Blueprinting.

Engineering/architectural offices.

Heavy repairs.

Hospital.

Medical and dental laboratories.

Security monitoring.

Typesetting/photoengraving/copy service/electrotyping.

Vending machine distributors.

Storage:

Cold storage.

Miniwarehouse/self-storage.

Warehousing.

Temporary uses:

Occupancy during construction.

Storage during construction.

Transportation:

Automobile parking lot, commercial.

Automobile parking garage.

Bus stations.

Bus stations for freight only.

Railroad stations.

Railroad yards.

Taxistands.

Truck terminals.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010; Amd. of 5-19-2014; Res. of 3-16-2020, § 3; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Minimum lot size: The minimum lot size in the I-1 district is 20,000 square feet.

(b)

Minimum lot width: The minimum lot width at the building setback line in the I-1 district is 125 feet.

(c)

Minimum yard requirements: Minimum yard requirements in the I-L district are as follows:

(1)

Front yard: 60 feet - major streets/ 45 feet - all other streets.

(2)

Side yard: 30 feet - abuts commercial or industrial districts.

(3)

Rear yard: 30 feet - abuts commercial or industrial districts.

(d)

Maximum height of structures: The maximum height of structures in the I-1 district is 35 feet.

(e)

Basic parking requirement: See section 75-458 for the basic parking requirement for the I-L district.

(f)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings. The maximum lot coverage by buildings in the I-1 district is 35 percent.

(g)

Buffer requirement. The buffer requirement in the I-1 district is 75 feet if adjacent to residential property; otherwise, 50 feet.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010; Amd. of 5-19-2014)

Those uses allowed in the I-2 zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the development standards applicable with this I-2 district. However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article IV of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified.

Accessory uses and structures: Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Agriculture and forestry:

Sawmill, permanent.

Sawmill, portable.

Sawmill, temporary.

Animal care facilities:

Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics.

Boarding and breeding kennels.

Noncommercial kennels (shelter).

Automotive, boat and trailer; sales and service:

Automobile and truck sales.

Automobile repair and paint shops.

Automobile service station; no repairs.

Automobile service station; with repairs.

Automobile, truck and trailer sales, lease and rentals.

Automobile/truck wash service.

Automobile upholstery shop.

Boat sales and service.

Manufactured homes sales.

Retail automobile parts and tire store.

Tire retreading and recapping.

Trailer sales room and sales lot.

Truck stop.

Building, building materials and farm equipment:

Building contractors.

Construction equipment: sales and service.

Electrical supply stores.

Feed, seed, fertilizer and insecticide sales.

Heavy construction contractors (paving, grading, etc.).

Lumber and other building materials.

Lumberyard.

Plumbing and heating equipment dealers.

Special trade contractors (electrical, plumbing, etc.).

Tractor/farm equipment: sales and service.

Commercial recreation and entertainment:

Go-cart concessions.

Racetrack, auto.

Communication:

Billboard manufacturer.

Radio and television broadcasting stations.

Radio, television and other communication transmission towers.

Community facilities:

Crematorium.

Governmental uses.

Landfills (private).

Public utility facilities: distribution and transmission.

Recycling centers.

Sewage treatment plants.

Volunteer fire stations.

Water towers.

Water treatment plants.

Dwellings:

Security.

Manufacturing and industrial uses:

Acid storage/manufacturer.

Alcohol/alcoholic beverage manufacturer (not wine).

Any manufacturing operation not housed within a building.

Asphalt plants.

Auto, truck or boat manufacturer.

Bookbinding.

Bottled gas storage/distribution.

Bottling/canning plant.

Brewery.

Brick/clay/tile/concrete products.

Cement/lime/gypsum/plaster manufacturer.

Chemical manufacturer/pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Cosmetic manufacturer.

Distillation of bones/slaughterhouse.

Distillery.

Dry cleaning plant.

Dye plant.

Electronics manufacturer/assembly.

Explosive material manufacturer and storage.

Fabrication shop: wood and fabric.

Fat rendering.

Fertilizer manufacturer.

Food manufacturing.

Food processing.

Furniture upholstery.

Glue manufacturer.

Ice cream manufacturer.

Ice plants.

Industrial park.

Laboratories.

Leather manufacturer.

Machine shop.

Metal fabrication.

Milk processing.

Mill (fabric).

Mining.

Monument works.

Oxidation ponds.

Paper and paper pulp.

Petroleum refining and storage.

Pharmaceutical manufacture.

Plastics manufacturer.

Printing plant, electrotyping, typesetting.

Publishing.

Quarries.

Railroad repair yard.

Rubber manufacturer.

Septic tank manufacturer.

Smelting.

Sugar refineries.

Timber processing.

Transportation equipment manufacturer.

Welding.

Services:

Blueprinting.

Heavy repairs.

Vending machine distributing.

Storage:

Automobile wrecking yards.

Cold storage.

Junkyards.

Miniwarehouse/self-storage.

Storage yards not otherwise addressed.

Tank farm, flammable or nonflammable.

Transportation equipment and vehicle storage and maintenance.

Vehicle impoundment.

Warehousing.

Temporary uses:

Occupancy during construction.

Storage during construction.

Transportation:

Automobile parking garage.

Automobile parking lot, commercial.

Bus stations for freight only.

Helicopter landing area.

Railroad stations.

Railroad yards.

Taxistands.

Truck terminals.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010; Res. of 3-16-2020, § 4; Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size in the I-2 district is two acres.

(b)

Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width at the building setback line in the I-2 district is 125 feet.

(c)

Minimum yard requirements. The minimum yard requirements in the I-2 district are as follows:

(1)

Front yard: 50 feet - major streets/45 from all other streets.

(2)

Side yard: 30 feet - abuts commercial or industrial districts.

(3)

Rear yard: 30 feet - abuts commercial or industrial districts.

(d)

Maximum height of structures. The maximum height of structures in the I-2 district is 35 feet.

(e)

Basic parking requirement. See section 75-458 for the basic parking requirement for the I-2 district.

(f)

Maximum lot coverage by buildings. The maximum lot coverage by buildings in the I-2 district is 35 percent.

(g)

Buffer requirement. The buffer requirement in the I-2 district is 100 feet if adjacent to a residential district or use; otherwise, 50 feet.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010)

The boundary of the downtown business district is as follows: starting with the intersection of S. Washington St. and W. Sumter Street, heading northwest to the intersection of S. Washington St. and Marion St. (Hwy 16). Turn right and proceed to the intersection of Madison Ave. and Marion St. Turning left, proceed to W. Harris St. Turn right and proceed over Jefferson Ave. to Willie Bailey St. Turn right on N. Maple and continue to E. Sumter (Hwy 16). Dogleg to the right and continue on S. Maple to Walnut St. Turn right on Walnut St. to Jefferson Ave. At Jefferson Ave. turn right and proceed to intersection of Sumter St. Turn left and continue to S. Washington St. Any property on the road frontage and the interior area is considered the downtown business district and are subject to this district's requirements. (All of these areas surround the Courthouse Square.)

(Amd. of 5-17-2010)

Those uses allowed in the DB zoning district as a matter of right are as follows, as are the district requirements applicable to the district. However, additional restrictions may apply as well. Article VI of this chapter also must be consulted to determine whether a given use is subject to any additional requirement or is otherwise further defined or clarified. Any use not specified below will be considered by conditional use only.

Accessory uses and structures: Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any permitted use.

Appliances/electronics.

Antiques and collectibles.

Arts and crafts.

Bakery.

Banquet/reception hall.

Barber.

Beautician.

Bookstore.

Brewery: conditional use.

Business office, general.

Clothing, general.

Coffee shop.

Distillery: conditional use.

Drug store.

Financial services.

Fitness center and recreational sports facility.

Florist/garden shop.

Furniture store.

Gift shop.

Grocery store.

Hotel.

Housewares.

Ice cream/confectionary shop.

Legal services.

Medical services.

Mixed use buildings with commercial on first floor.

Motion picture theater.

Museum, historical site, and similar institutions.

Music and video store.

Nail salon.

Performing arts, spectator sports, and related activities (including amphitheater, stadium, and concert hall).

Restaurant.

Retail—general.

Shoe store.

Sporting goods including bicycle shop.

Tanning salon.

(Amd. of 5-17-2010; Res. of 6-4-2013; Amd. of 5-19-2014; Res. of 6-7-2016, § 2; Res. of 7-18-2016; Res. of 3-16-2020, § 5; Res. of 11-8-2021)

The businesses in this district are subject to the following:

(a)

No outside display or storage except for seasonal sales.

(b)

Outside tables are permitted following the guidelines as stated in section 58-3, obstructing streets, generally.

(c)

Neat and orderly window displays.

(d)

Signs—See Article VI of this chapter.

(e)

It is the owner's responsibility to insure that the sidewalk is kept clean and free of debris and clutter and that the building is kept in good repair and structurally sound per the International Building Code. The facade must be maintained (i.e. painted or stained, bricks mortared, cracked glass repaired, etc.).

(f)

No outside speakers.

(Amd. of 5-17-2010)

The flood hazard overlay is designed to protect human life and health and to minimize damage from floodwaters to homes, businesses and public facilities and utilities. In addition, this overlay is established to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses to flood conditions in these specific areas.

General information, administration and enforcement of the flood hazard overlay are located in Chapter 38 - Floods, Article II of the City of Eatonton Code of Ordinances.

Per section 38-23, no structure or land shall be located, extended, converted or structurally altered without full compliance with the terms set forth in chapter 38 and other applicable regulations.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010)

The flood hazard overlay applies to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the city. The flood insurance rate map (FIRM) is located at the Putnam County Planning and Development department.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010)

A development permit is required before any construction or alterations begin in this flood hazard overlay district. Forms are available at the Putnam County Planning and Development department. No building permit will be issued until a development plan is submitted and approved. The requirements and procedure for development permits is located in chapter 38 - Floods, Article II, Division 2, Administration and enforcement.

(Ord. of 3-20-2006; Amd. of 5-17-2010)

The purpose and intent of this section to establish a uniform procedure for use in providing for the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of places, districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects, and landscape features having a special historical, cultural or aesthetic interest or value, in areas defined as both the local and national historic districts.

(Res. of 6-21-2021)

The historic preservation district overlay is superimposed over existing zoning districts. The special requirements of this district shall apply in addition to the requirements of the zoning district within which a specific property is located. Uses permitted within the historic preservation district overlay are those permitted in the underlying zoning district.

(Res. of 6-21-2021)

The historic preservation district overlay shall be all tracts and parcels (or subparcels) of land lying and being within the City of Eatonton, Georgia, and bounded as follows and as indicated on the official zoning map:

Starting at the northern extremity, the boundary encompasses the property line of the Old Jenkins estate at the north end of N. Madison Ave. (E005 009); it then proceeds south down N. Madison Ave., including all property boundaries in N. Madison Ave. ending just prior to the commercial district (Blackwell Furniture Stores). The final two properties at the south end of N. Madison are the Baptist Church (E006 061) and the Bronson House (E006 068).

At the intersection of N. Madison and Dogwood Lane, the boundary proceeds west along the rear property lines of all properties on Church Street and includes those lots with a Church Street address that do not touch Church Street until (and including) the lot on the corner of Grove Street and Church Street (E005 060). At Grove Street, the boundary crosses Church Street behind the property lines on N. Lafayette Street. It proceeds south down [ N.] Lafayette Street until (and including) the property at E004 041. At this juncture the boundary turns east along the rear property lines on the south side of Wayne Street, until it meets N. Madison Ave. The boundary proceeds south down N. Madison Ave., ending at the Baptist Church on the left and the Bronson House on the right. Only the main lot (E006 061) of the Baptist Church is included.

(Res. of 6-21-2021)

Any use, development, building (construction), relocation, alteration, maintenance/repair, or demolitions on any tract, parcel, or subparcel within the historic preservation district overlay shall be subject to and governed by any and all special requirements imposed by chapter 42 (Historical preservation) of the City of Eatonton Code of Ordinances and shall receive written approval as may be required by such chapter prior to the issuance of any permit.

(Res. of 6-21-2021)

The purpose of allowing planned unit development districts is to encourage more creative, desirable, efficient, and varied but harmonious arrangements of land uses in the development of land than may be permitted by the more conventional zoning requirements utilized elsewhere in this chapter.

(Res. of 9-16-2024)

Planned unit development districts shall not be pre-designated as such in the zoning ordinances or zoning maps but, rather, shall only be designated as such after the approval of a separate application for rezoning in accordance with the approval requirements of section 75-371 of this division.

(Res. of 9-16-2024)

Planned unit development districts shall be classified as follows:

(1)

Residential planned unit development district. A residential planned unit development district (R-PUD) is a planned unit development district that meets the requirements of section 75-368 of this division.

(2)

Commercial planned unit development district. A commercial planned unit development district (C-PUD) is a planned unit development district that meets the requirements of section 75-369 of this division.

No other planned unit development districts shall be allowed.

(Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Water and sewer. R-PUDs shall only be allowed in areas where public water and sewer are available, and all R-PUDs must be served by public water and sewer.

(b)

Street access. R-PUDs shall only be allowed on land which abuts an arterial or collector road.

(c)

Ownership. Where the land to be included within a R-PUD is owned by more than one individual or entity, all of the owners of the land must jointly apply for rezoning to R-PUD under a single development plan. Additionally, where the land to be included within a R-PUD consists of more than one tract of land, all of the tracts of land must be contiguous.

(d)

Development standards. R-PUDs may depart from strict compliance with the more conventional development standards found elsewhere in this chapter and, instead, the development standards which are presented in the application for rezoning to R-PUD shall, if approved, become the development standards applicable to the subject land.

(e)

Land use. The land uses which are presented in the application for rezoning to R-PUD shall, if approved, become the land uses applicable to the subject land. The land uses that may be allowed in R-PUDs are as follows:

(1)

Residential uses.

a.

Site-built single-family residence (includes cottages and modular homes).

b.

Duplex.

c.

Triplex.

d.

Apartments.

e.

Condominiums.

f.

Fee-simple townhouses.

g.

Accessory structures to single-family and multi-family dwellings.

(2)

Undefined uses. It is impossible to set forth each and every land use that may exist now or in the future in the city. If the application for rezoning to R-PUD contains any proposed land use that is not specifically set forth above, the application may be approved if the proposed land use is substantially similar to the land uses that are specifically set forth above.

(f)

Open space. R-PUDs must contain open space suitably improved for the use and enjoyment of all residents of the R-PUD or the public in general. The required open space must account for not less than 15 percent of the land in the R-PUD. The required open space may be developed with outdoor amenities and recreational facilities, but such amenities and facilities shall not account for more than 50 percent of the required open space. Streets, driveways, parking spaces, and yards shall not contribute to the calculation of the required open space.

(g)

Covenants. Restrictive covenants shall be imposed by the applicants for rezoning to R-PUD and an owners association shall be established to enforce the same prior to the issuance of any construction permits for the R-PUD. At a minimum, the restrictive covenants shall provide for the maintenance of the R-PUD as originally approved by the board of council and the funding of the maintenance of the R-PUD as originally approved by the board of council and shall provide the city with the right, without obligation, to enforce the restrictive covenants.

(h)

Parking. At least two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit. All off-street parking spaces shall be designed and located so that vehicles will not be required to back into any public street.

(i)

Minimum development standards.

(Res. of 9-16-2024)

(a)

Minimum area. The minimum area of land required for a C-PUD shall be five acres.

(b)

Water and sewer. C-PUDs shall only be allowed in areas where public water and sewer are available, and all C-PUDs must be served by public water and sewer.

(c)

Street access. C-PUD shall only be allowed on land which abuts a major highway or major rural road.

(d)

Ownership. Where the land to be included within a C-PUD is owned by more than one individual or entity, all of the owners of the land must jointly apply for rezoning to C-PUD under a single development plan. Additionally, where the land to be included within a C-PUD consists of more than one tract of land, all of the tracts of land must be contiguous.

(e)

Development standards. C-PUDs may depart from strict compliance with the more conventional development standards found elsewhere in this chapter and, instead, the development standards which are presented in the application for rezoning to C-PUD shall, if approved, become the development standards applicable to the subject land.

(f)

Land use. The land uses which are presented in the application for rezoning to C-PUD shall, if approved, become the land uses applicable to the subject land. The land uses that may be allowed in C-PUDs are as follows:

(1)

Retail sales and service uses.

a.

Antique shops.

b.

Animal hospitals or veterinary clinics.

c.

Art and school supply stores.

d.

Art galleries.

e.

Automotive carwash (full service or self-service).

f.

Automotive parts stores.

g.

Auto repair shops or tire stores including lubrication or tune-up centers (full service or self-service).

h.

Automotive sales lots and associated service facilities (new or used).

i.

Automotive service stations, with or without fuel pumps.

j.

Bakeries.

k.

Banks or financial institutions. Automatic teller as accessory or freestanding use.

l.

Barber and beauty shops.

m.

Bicycle shops.

n.

Boat showrooms.

o.

Book or stationery stores.

p.

Building supply centers with outdoor lumberyards or storage areas.

q.

Business college or business schools operated as a business enterprise.

r.

Clothing sales or rental stores.

s.

Convenience food stores with or without fuel pumps.

t.

Custom dressmaking and sewing shops.

u.

Dance studios.

v.

Day care center, provided the following conditions are met:

1.

At least 100 square feet of outdoor recreation area per child and the outdoor play area is enclosed with a six-foot-high fence,

2.

Compliance with all state day care requirements, and

3.

Compliance with all applicable health regulations.

w.

Department stores.

x.

Drive-in restaurants.

y.

Drugstores/pharmacies.

z.

Dry cleaning pickup and delivery stations.

aa.

Electronic sales and service establishments.

bb.

Emission inspection stations (accessory to an existing service station).

cc.

Florists.

dd.

Food catering establishments.

ee.

Food stores and grocery stores.

ff.

Fuel station with or without food service or autonomous service center.

gg.

Funeral homes and mausoleums.

hh.

Furniture rental, sales or service establishments.

ii.

Garden supply centers and greenhouses (including accessory outdoor storage).

jj.

Gift shops.

kk.

Hardware stores.

ll.

Health clubs or spas

mm.

Hotels and motels.

nn.

Ice cream shops.

oo.

Instruction of fine arts.

pp.

Interior decorating shops.

qq.

Jewelry stores.

rr.

Laundries and dry-cleaning establishments including self-service laundries.

ss.

Liquor stores.

tt.

Locksmith shops.

uu.

Music stores or studios.

vv.

Office/showroom facilities.

ww.

Pest control business.

xx.

Pet shops or grooming establishments.

yy.

Photocopying, blueprinting establishments, and reproduction services.

zz.

Photography shops and studios.

aaa.

Plant nursery sales facilities.

bbb.

Plumbing, electrical, pool and home building supply showrooms and sales centers.

ccc.

Radio and television repair shops.

ddd.

Record/video sales and rental stores.

eee.

Recreation facilities (indoor, such as bowling alleys, skating rinks, and movie theaters, and commercial outdoor, such as miniature golf courses, driving ranges, water slides or drive-in theaters).

fff.

Recovered materials/recycling drop off center.

ggg.

Restaurants and lounges, to include outside seating.

hhh.

Shoe stores and shoe repair shops.

iii.

Small appliance repair shops.

jjj.

Small equipment rental, sales or services.

kkk.

Sporting goods stores.

lll.

Tailor shops.

mmm.

Taxicab or limousine services.

nnn.

Temporary mobile buildings (while any of the permitted land uses are under construction, but not to exceed six months).

ooo.

Toyshops.

ppp.

Vehicle rental establishments.

qqq.

Watch and clock repair shops.

rrr.

Wholesale warehouse and services.

(2)

Office uses.

a.

Accounting offices.

b.

Architecture or engineering offices.

c.

Contractor's offices (excluding heavy equipment contractors).

d.

Doctor, dentist or chiropractor offices.

e.

Insurance offices.

f.

Law offices.

g.

Medical clinics.

h.

Other public or professional offices.

i.

Real estate offices.

j.

Travel agencies.

(3)

Public and semipublic uses.

a.

Churches, temples, and synagogues.

b.

Clubs, lodges, fraternal institutions and meeting halls.

c.

Government offices.

d.

Post offices.

e.

Public or semipublic buildings and land uses, parks, playgrounds or community centers.

f.

Utility offices.

(4)

Residential uses.

a.

Site-built single-family residence (includes cottages and modular homes).

b.

Duplex.

c.

Triplex.

d.

Apartments.

e.

Condominiums.

f.

Fee-simple townhouses.

g.

Caretaker or watchman quarters (site built only) as an accessory use.

(5)

Seasonal sales uses.

a.

The sale of fruits or vegetables.

b.

Charitable or non-profit events not to exceed four days.

c.

Christmas tree sales.

d.

The sale of any items associated with an existing business located on the premises (i.e. sidewalk, parking lot, or tent sales).

e.

Carnival rides not to exceed 15 days provided no structure or equipment is located within 500 feet of any residential property lines.

f.

Overnight recreational vehicle camper/tractor-trailer parking.

g.

Outdoor storage trailers/containers or any type of outside storage necessary for an existing business located in the district provided they are located to the rear or most remote portion of property.

(6)

Undefined uses. It is impossible to set forth each and every land use that may exist now or in the future in the city. If the application for rezoning to C-PUD contains any proposed land use that is not specifically set forth above, the application may be approved if the proposed land use is substantially similar to the land uses that are specifically set forth above.

(g)

Open space. C-PUDs must contain open space suitably improved for the use and enjoyment of the public in general. The required open space must account for not less than 15 percent of the land in the C-PUD. The required open space may be developed with outdoor amenities and recreational facilities, but such amenities and facilities shall not account for more than 50 percent of the required open space. Streets, driveways, parking spaces, and yards shall not contribute to the calculation of the required open space.

(h)

Restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants shall be imposed by the applicants for rezoning to C-PUD and an owners association shall be established to enforce the same prior to the issuance of any construction permits for the C-PUD. At a minimum, the restrictive covenants shall provide for the maintenance of the C-PUD as originally approved by the board of council and the funding of the maintenance of the C-PUD as originally approved by the board of council and shall provide the city with the right, without obligation, to enforce the restrictive covenants.

(i)

Preapplication conference. Prior to the filing of an application for rezoning to a planned unit development district, the applicant(s) is required to meet and confer with the building inspector in order to review the proposed land uses and development standard for the land to be rezoned. It is intended that this conference will provide an opportunity for the building inspector to comment on the development prior to the preparation of the development plan by the applicant(s). Any comments by the building inspector are for the benefit of the applicant in drafting the development plan and shall not be binding upon the building inspector, planning and zoning commission, or city council.

(j)

Minimum development standards.

(Res. of 9-16-2024)

An application for rezoning to a planned unit development district shall be made in writing to the planning and development department on forms provided by the same. Each application for rezoning to a planned unit development district shall, in addition to the contents required by this chapter, be accompanied by a development plan for the planned unit development district prepared by an architect, engineer, or land surveyor whose state registration is current and valid, or by a professional landscape architect holding membership in the American Society of Landscape Architects, or by a professional planner holding full or associate membership in the American Planning Association, and containing the following:

(1)

The name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) of the tract(s) of land to be rezoned;

(2)

The name of the proposed development;

(3)

The name, address, and seal of the architect, engineer, land surveyor, landscape architect, or professional planner who prepared the development plan;

(4)

The date of preparation of the development plan;

(5)

A north arrow and scale;

(6)

A map showing the location of the tract(s) of land to be rezoned;

(7)

The boundary lines of the tract(s) of land to be rezoned to a PUD district;

(8)

The contours of both the existing and proposed topography;

(9)

The location of existing and platted property lines, streets, buildings, watercourses, railroads, bridges, water mains, sewers, culverts, drainpipes, public utility easements, and any other pertinent characteristics of the tract(s) of land to be rezoned;

(10)

The name(s) of the owner(s) of all land adjoining the tract(s) of land to be rezoned;

(11)

The zoning of all land adjoining the tract(s) of land to be rezoned;

(12)

The names, locations, and dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, sidewalks, easements, buildings, parking, recreation areas and facilities, yards, and other spaces;

(13)

Utility and drainage plans, including all information required by the health, roads and drainage, water and sewer, and sanitation departments to determine what water, sewer, sanitary disposal, and stormwater drainage improvements will be established as public facilities within the city;

(14)

The location and treatment of all buffer, landscaped, or planted areas;

(15)

The location of all trees in excess of approximately 12 inches in diameter at a point three feet above the surface of the ground;

(16)

A copy of proposed restrictive covenants providing for the maintenance of the planned unit development as originally approved by the board of council and the funding of the maintenance of the planned unit development as originally approved by the board of council; and

(17)

Any other information necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this division.

(Res. of 9-16-2024)

Except as may be more specifically provided for in this division, the rezoning procedure provided for in section 75-63 of this chapter shall be followed for applications for rezoning to a planned unit development district, and the planning and development commission and the board of council shall consider the purpose of this Division and those considerations stated in section 75-63(b)(2)e.1—6 of this chapter in deciding whether to approve any application for rezoning to a planned unit development district.

(Res. of 9-16-2024)