Fort Oglethorpe City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - TITLE AND AUTHORITY
- ARTICLE 2. - ADOPTION
- ARTICLE 3. - PURPOSE AND INTENT
- ARTICLE 4. - CODES AND SPECIFICATIONS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
- ARTICLE 5. - GENERAL APPLICABILITY
- ARTICLE 6. - APPLICATION OF THE REGULATIONS
- ARTICLE 7. - NONCONFORMITIES
- ARTICLE 8. - ADMINISTRATION
- ARTICLE 9. - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
CHAPTER 2
- USE OF LAND AND STRUCTURES
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 1.1. - Zoning districts; established.
- Sec. 1.2. - Official zoning map.
- Sec. 1.3. - Official zoning map adopted by reference.
- Sec. 1.4. - Amendments to the official zoning map.
- Sec. 1.5. - Replacement of the official zoning map.
- Sec. 1.6. - Rules for determining zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 1.7. - Special conditions of previous zoning approvals retained.
- Sec. 1.8. - Conformity with zoning district regulations.
- ARTICLE 2. - ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 2.1. - Applicability to land in Fort Oglethorpe.
- Sec. 2.2. - RA rural-agricultural district.
- Sec. 2.3. - R-1 single-family residential district.
- Sec. 2.4. - R-2 single-family residential district.
- Sec. 2.5. - R-3 single-family residential district.
- Sec. 2.6. - R-4 manufactured home district.
- Sec. 2.7. - R-5 multifamily residential district.
- Sec. 2.8. - CN commercial neighborhood district.
- Sec. 2.9. - C-1 limited commercial district.
- Sec. 2.10. - C-2 general commercial district.
- Sec. 2.11. - O-1 office district.
- Sec. 2.12. - I-1 light industrial district.
- Sec. 2.13. - I-2 heavy industrial district.
- Sec. 2.14. - PM mixed use district.
- Sec. 2.15. - OS open space district.
- ARTICLE 3. - OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- ARTICLE 4. - ALLOWED USES IN EACH ZONING DISTRICT
CHAPTER 3
- RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICULAR USES
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - RESTRICTIONS ON PRINCIPAL USES
- Sec. 1.1. - General provisions.
- Sec. 1.2. - Agricultural uses.
- Sec. 1.3. - Animal hospitals.
- Sec. 1.4. - Auto repair.
- Sec. 1.5. - Automotive car wash.
- Sec. 1.6. - Churches and other places of worship.
- Sec. 1.7. - Fuel yard.
- Sec. 1.8. - Gas stations.
- Sec. 1.9. - Golf course.
- Sec. 1.10. - Hospitals.
- Sec. 1.11. - Kennels.
- Sec. 1.12. - Manufactured homes.
- Sec. 1.13. - Massage therapy establishments.
- Sec. 1.14. - Mini-warehouses.
- Sec. 1.15. - Motels, hotels and extended stay hotels.
- Sec. 1.16. - Motor vehicle, RV, and manufactured home sales.
- Sec. 1.17. - Multifamily dwellings and two-family dwellings.
- Sec. 1.18. - Utility structures and buildings.
- Sec. 1.19. - Recreation amenities.
- Sec. 1.20. - Used car sales lot.
- ARTICLE 2. - RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
- ARTICLE 3. - RESTRICTIONS ON TEMPORARY USES AND BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 4
- LOT AND BUILDING STANDARDS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS; GENERALLY
- Sec. 1.1. - Scope.
- Sec. 1.2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 1.3. - Lots; general regulations.
- Sec. 1.4. - Buildings to be located on lots.
- Sec. 1.5. - Locations of accessory structures on residential lots.
- Sec. 1.6. - Site distance at intersections.
- Sec. 1.7. - Building height restrictions.
- Sec. 1.8. - Yards, minimum setbacks.
- ARTICLE 2. - DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS BY ZONING DISTRICT
- ARTICLE 3. - BUFFERS AND SCREENING
- ARTICLE 4. - LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 4.1. - Applicability.
- Sec. 4.2. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 4.3. - Landscape plan submittal.
- Sec. 4.4. - Plant installation plan.
- Sec. 4.5. - Street yard requirements.
- Sec. 4.6. - Exemptions/special situations.
- Sec. 4.7. - Plant installation specifications.
- Sec. 4.8. - Utility easement policy.
- Sec. 4.9. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 4.10. - Tree and vegetation maintenance.
- Sec. 4.11. - Certificate of occupancy/bonding.
- ARTICLE 5. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Sec. 5.1. - Applicability.
- Sec. 5.2. - General requirements for off-street parking.
- Sec. 5.3. - Construction and maintenance.
- Sec. 5.4. - Separation from walkways, sidewalks and streets.
- Sec. 5.5. - Parking area design.
- Sec. 5.6. - Pavement markings and signs.
- Sec. 5.7. - Location of required off-street parking spaces on other property.
- Sec. 5.8. - Shared parking.
- Sec. 5.9. - Parking lot landscaping.
- Sec. 5.10. - Parking lot screening.
- Sec. 5.11. - Number of off-street parking spaces required.
- Sec. 5.12. - Off-street loading requirements.
- Sec. 5.13. - Storage and parking in residential zoning districts.
CHAPTER 5
- SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - FINDINGS, PURPOSE AND INTENT
- ARTICLE 2. - DEFINITIONS
- ARTICLE 3. - PERMIT REQUIRED, PROCEDURES.
- ARTICLE 4. - APPLICABILITY
- ARTICLE 5. - REQUIREMENTS THAT APPLY TO SIGNS IN GENERAL
- Sec. 5.1. - Compliance with other codes and provisions.
- Sec. 5.2. - Computation of sign area.
- Sec. 5.3. - Number of signs.
- Sec. 5.4. - Height measurements.
- Sec. 5.5. - Illumination.
- Sec. 5.6. - Lighting restrictions.
- Sec. 5.7. - Language and legibility.
- Sec. 5.8. - Visibility clearance area.
- Sec. 5.9. - Electronic changeable copy signs.
- Sec. 5.10. - Construction and maintenance standards.
- ARTICLE 6. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT RESTRICTIONS
- ARTICLE 7. - NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- ARTICLE 8. - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF SIGNS
- ARTICLE 9. - TEMPORARY EVENT SIGNS
- Sec. 9.1. - Temporary event signs; allowed.
- Sec. 9.2. - Temporary event; defined.
- Sec. 9.3. - Duration of temporary event sign placement.
- Sec. 9.4. - Number of temporary event signs.
- Sec. 9.5. - Size of temporary event signs.
- Sec. 9.6. - Location of temporary event signs.
- Sec. 9.7. - Construction and lighting standards of temporary event signs.
- Sec. 9.8. - Temporary banners, portable signs, festoons and inflatable signs.
- Sec. 9.9. - Holiday or seasonal decorations.
- ARTICLE 10. - NONCONFORMING SIGNS
ARTICLE 1
- SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
Sections
- Sec. 1.1. - Purpose and general provisions.
- Sec. 1.2. - Definitions referenced.
- Sec. 1.3. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 1.4. - Minimum requirements for erosion, sedimentation and pollution control using best management practices (BMPs).
- Sec. 1.5. - Application/permit process.
- Sec. 1.6. - Inspection and enforcement.
- Sec. 1.7. - Penalties and incentives.
- Sec. 1.8. - Education and certification.
- Sec. 1.9. - Appeals.
- Sec. 1.10. - Liability.
ARTICLE 3
- WETLANDS PROTECTION
Sections
- Sec. 3.1. - Purpose.
- Sec. 3.2. - Definitions referenced.
- Sec. 3.3. - Establishment of the wetlands protection district.
- Sec. 3.4. - Protection criteria; requirement for local permit or permission.
- Sec. 3.5. - Allowed uses.
- Sec. 3.6. - Prohibited uses.
- Sec. 3.7. - Administration and enforcement procedures.
ARTICLE 4
- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Sections
- Sec. 4.1. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 4.2. - Definitions referenced.
- Sec. 4.3. - Applicability.
- Sec. 4.4. - Designation of administrator.
- Sec. 4.5. - Compatibility with other regulations.
- Sec. 4.6. - Stormwater design manual.
- Sec. 4.7. - Permit application procedure.
- Sec. 4.8. - Permit application requirements.
- Sec. 4.9. - Application review fees.
- Sec. 4.10. - Stormwater concept plan and consultation meeting.
- Sec. 4.11. - Stormwater management plan requirements.
- Sec. 4.12. - Stormwater management inspection and maintenance agreements.
- Sec. 4.13. - Performance and maintenance bonds.
- Sec. 4.14. - Modifications for off-site facilities.
- Sec. 4.15. - Post-development stormwater management performance criteria.
- Sec. 4.16. - Construction inspections of post-development stormwater management system.
- Sec. 4.17. - Ongoing inspection and maintenance of stormwater facilities and practices.
- Sec. 4.18. - Violations, enforcement and penalties.
ARTICLE 5
- FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
Sections
- Sec. 5.1. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 5.2. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 5.3. - Objectives.
- Sec. 5.4. - Definitions referenced.
- Sec. 5.5. - Lands to which this article applies.
- Sec. 5.6. - Basis for area of special flood hazard.
- Sec. 5.7. - Establishment of development permit.
- Sec. 5.8. - Compliance.
- Sec. 5.9. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 5.10. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 5.11. - Penalties for violation.
- Sec. 5.12. - Administration.
- Sec. 5.13. - Permit procedures.
- Sec. 5.14. - Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
- Sec. 5.15. - Variances.
- Sec. 5.16. - Director of building, planning and zoning appeals.
CHAPTER 7
- INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 1.1. - Suitability of land.
- Sec. 1.2. - Applicability of regulations.
- Sec. 1.3. - Engineering technical standards manual.
- Sec. 1.4. - Conformity to other regulations and plans.
- Sec. 1.5. - Access requirements.
- Sec. 1.6. - Blocks.
- Sec. 1.7. - Utility placement.
- Sec. 1.8. - Easements.
- Sec. 1.9. - Property markers.
- ARTICLE 2. - WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
- ARTICLE 3. - STREET DESIGN STANDARDS
- Sec. 3.1. - Street design requirements; generally.
- Sec. 3.2. - Residential street design requirements.
- Sec. 3.3. - Nonresidential street design requirements.
- Sec. 3.4. - Development entrance requirements.
- Sec. 3.5. - Intersections.
- Sec. 3.6. - Culs-de-sac.
- Sec. 3.7. - Temporary turn-arounds.
- Sec. 3.8. - Private streets.
- Sec. 3.9. - Street names, addresses.
- ARTICLE 4. - STREET CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- Sec. 4.1. - Grading.
- Sec. 4.2. - Utility construction.
- Sec. 4.3. - Subgrade.
- Sec. 4.4. - Fill and embankments.
- Sec. 4.5. - Base.
- Sec. 4.6. - Prime.
- Sec. 4.7. - Binder.
- Sec. 4.8. - Backfill curbs.
- Sec. 4.9. - Tack coat.
- Sec. 4.10. - Surface.
- Sec. 4.11. - Seasonal limitations of asphalt.
- Sec. 4.12. - Geotextiles.
- Sec. 4.13. - Optional rigid pavements.
- Sec. 4.14. - Curbs and gutters.
- Sec. 4.15. - Construction testing.
- Sec. 4.16. - Submittal and procedural requirements.
- ARTICLE 5. - OTHER REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
- ARTICLE 6. - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
- ARTICLE 7. - DEDICATION AND RESERVATION
- ARTICLE 8. - MAINTENANCE
- ARTICLE 9. - RIGHT-OF-WAY PROTECTION
CHAPTER 8
- PROCEDURES AND PERMITS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - CREATION OF ADVISORY BODY
- ARTICLE 2. - ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF DEVELOPMENT CODE
- ARTICLE 3. - ZONING PROCEDURES
- Sec. 3.1. - Outline of steps required for rezonings and special exceptions.
- Sec. 3.2. - Zoning policies and procedures.
- Sec. 3.3. - Standards for review of a proposed rezoning or special exception.
- Sec. 3.4. - Procedures for city initiated zoning activities.
- Sec. 3.5. - Procedures for rezoning request by citizens/property owner.
- Sec. 3.6. - Annexations.
- Sec. 3.7. - Special public hearing; drug dependence treatment facilities.
- Sec. 3.8. - Administrative assistance.
- Sec. 3.9. - Fees.
- ARTICLE 4. - PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
- ARTICLE 5. - DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT
- ARTICLE 6. - SIGN PERMITS
- ARTICLE 7. - SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL
- ARTICLE 8. - LAND DISTURBANCE PERMITS
- ARTICLE 9. - BUILDING PERMITS
- Sec. 9.1. - Building permit applications.
- Sec. 9.2. - Environmental health department: On-site sewage disposal.
- Sec. 9.3. - Single-family and duplex residences.
- Sec. 9.4. - Swimming pools.
- Sec. 9.5. - Multi-family and nonresidential structures.
- Sec. 9.6. - Issuance on buildable lots of record; exceptions.
- Sec. 9.7. - Approval period.
- ARTICLE 10. - PRIVATE BUILDING PERMITTING REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS
- Sec. 10.1. - Application of this article.
- Sec. 10.2. - Procedures.
- Sec. 10.3. - Private professional providers.
- Sec. 10.4. - Procedures for permit issuance.
- Sec. 10.5. - Prequalification of private professional providers.
- Sec. 10.6. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 10.7. - City immunity.
- Sec. 10.8. - Disciplinary guidelines for private professional providers.
- Sec. 10.9. - Exemption.
- ARTICLE 11. - COORDINATION
CHAPTER 9
- APPEALS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - SCOPE OF THIS CHAPTER
- ARTICLE 2. - PROCESS FOR HARDSHIP VARIANCES
- ARTICLE 3. - APPEALS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
- Sec. 3.1. - Appellant.
- Sec. 3.2. - Initiation of administrative decision appeal.
- Sec. 3.3. - Action by the director of building, planning and zoning.
- Sec. 3.4. - Action by the planning advisory board on an appeal of an administrative decision.
- Sec. 3.5. - City council authority.
- Sec. 3.6. - Decisions of the city council.
- ARTICLE 4. - PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING A HARDSHIP VARIANCE OR APPEAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
- ARTICLE 5. - SIGN VARIANCES
- ARTICLE 6. - INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT VARIANCES
- ARTICLE 7. - FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION VARIANCES
CHAPTER 10
- INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
Sections
- ARTICLE 1. - INTERPRETATION.
- ARTICLE 2. - GLOSSARY.