1.

Uses Permitted. See Table 4-3 Use Regulations, Residential Districts.

Except as provided in this Article, nonresidential uses are prohibited in residential districts. Low intensity institutional uses, as defined in Article 2, are permitted by right in residential districts. Medium intensity institutional uses may be permitted as Conditional Uses. Likewise, existing institutional uses may be expanded to medium intensity only upon approval of a Conditional Use. High intensity institutional uses, whether by expansion of an existing use or new construction, are not permitted in residential districts.

2.

Development Criteria. See Table 4-2 Area and Dimensional Regulations, Residential Districts.

3.

Parking Regulations. See Article 8 Parking.

4.

Sign Regulations. See Article 9 Signs.

5.

Landscaping, Screening and Buffers. See Article 10 Landscaping for multifamily and nonresidential uses.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.01, 12-18-2017)

The purpose of the R-1 District is to provide for low to medium-density single-family dwelling areas. The district regulations are designed to protect its residential character from incompatible uses; to encourage a suitable neighborhood environment by including parks and open spaces, schools and places of worship; and to preserve the openness of the areas through minimum yard and area standards.

1.

Uses Permitted. In addition to the uses permitted under Table 4-3, single-family dwelling lots of three acres or larger and that are located either north of the Choctawhatchee River/Double Bridges Creek or south of the Pea River may also include crop farming, beekeeping and keeping of livestock subject to the following:

a)

Up to two animal equivalent units (see Table 4-1) are permitted per one acre of lot area.

b)

Minimum setback of structures for livestock housing, watering, feeding and animal waste storage and disposal:

1)

From adjoining property lines: 100 ft, 25 ft if the adjoining property is zoned for agriculture.

2)

From street right-of-way lines: 100 ft.

3)

From nearest dwelling other than that of the owner: 150 ft.

c)

Offensive animal odors must not be detectable at the property line.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.02, 12-18-2017)

The purpose of the R-2 District is to provide for medium-density single-family dwelling areas. The district regulations are designed to protect its residential character from incompatible uses; to encourage a suitable neighborhood environment by including parks and open spaces, schools and places of worship; and to preserve the openness of the areas through minimum yard and area standards.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.03, 12-18-2017)

The purpose of the R-3 District is to provide for high density residential uses, including garden homes, townhouses and multifamily dwellings. The district regulations are designed to protect its residential character from incompatible uses; to encourage a suitable neighborhood environment by including parks and open spaces, schools and places of worship; and to preserve the openness of the areas through minimum yard and area standards.

1.

All properties zoned R-3 must be served by municipal water and sewer.

2.

Multifamily developments with sites greater than one acre, containing more than eight dwelling units, or containing more than one building are subject to § 7.08 Multifamily Dwellings.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.04, 12-18-2017)

The purpose of the R-4 District is to provide exclusively for development of detached single-family dwellings in select locations. The district regulations are designed to protect its residential character from incompatible uses and to preserve the openness of the areas through minimum yard and area standards.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.05, 12-18-2017)

Where there is any conflict with the regulations of Sections 4.06, 4.07, 4.08 and 4.09 and those of the City's Mobile Home Ordinance, as amended, the provisions of the Mobile Home Ordinance governs.

1.

In addition to the following requirements, manufactured homes in T Districts are also subject to §3.12 Manufactured Homes.

2.

Rezoning to a Manufactured Home District. A sign will be posted on the property giving the proposed zoning district and the date, time and location of the public hearing. The sign must be posted seven days prior to the hearing.

3.

No manufactured homes may be placed in manufactured home parks and subdivisions until at least 10 home spaces or lots have been completely developed together with facilities required by the Geneva Subdivision Regulations and any other applicable State or local regulations.

4.

Before any manufactured home is moved onto a lot in a T-1 or T-3 District, an application must be submitted and approved by the Zoning Official to assure compliance with all regulations.

5.

Manufactured homes must be inspected and approved by the Building Inspector as required by the City's Mobile Home Ordinance, as amended. Manufactured homes must have the undercarriage skirted with commercially-approved skirting and must meet any State and local tie-down and sewerage regulations.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.06, 12-18-2017)

The purpose of the T-1 District is to accommodate manufactured homes in existing subdivisions subject to regulations to assure compatibility with adjoining site-built residential uses.

1.

The regulations of the underlying zoning district, including the uses permitted, remain in effect except as modified in this Subsection, which apply only to manufactured homes.

2.

T-1 Districts may only be established in existing subdivisions platted and recorded with the Geneva County Probate Judge. Only one manufactured home may be placed on each lot, subject to the area and dimensional regulations in Table 4-4.

3.

All lots must have frontage on an approved, City-maintained street.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.07, 12-18-2017)

The purpose of the T-2 District is to accommodate development of manufactured home park communities.

1.

Procedure. A master plan showing the exact manner in which the entire tract will be improved and used must be presented to the Commission for review and approval before the Council may consider rezoning, if required and before any grading or improvements may be installed. The plan must include detailed engineering plans and specifications as required by the Zoning Official.

2.

Uses permitted, see Table 4-3 Use Regulations, Residential Districts. Single-wide and double-wide manufactured homes are permitted. The following accessory uses may be permitted in a manufactured home park with Commission approval of the master plan:

a)

Caretaker dwelling.

b)

Offices and maintenance buildings incidental to a manufactured home park.

c)

Laundromat and concession building for the use of residents of the park only.

d)

Swimming pools, cabanas, and other outdoor recreational facilities.

3.

Manufactured home parks are subject to the area and dimensional regulations in Table 4-5.

4.

Manufactured home parks must be served by municipal water and sewer unless approved by County Health Department for septic service.

5.

An NPDES phase II permit from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management must be obtained. All requirements of the stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) required by the permit must be implemented. Copies of the permit and SWPPPP must be submitted to the Zoning Official.

6.

At least two parking spaces must be provided for each manufactured home space. Required parking may be provided in common parking areas or on manufactured home spaces.

7.

Interior streets and parking areas must be paved with an all-weather surface resistant to erosion. Interior streets must have a minimum surface width of 18 ft and a minimum clearance of 40 ft.

8.

One principal use sign no larger than 50 sf is allowed for each manufactured home park. Other signage is permitted within the interior of the park but it may not be located so as to be legible from public rights-of-way.

9.

Dry powder type 2.5 gallon fire extinguishers must be within 100 ft of all manufactured homes. Water hoses may be approved in lieu of fire extinguishers by the Fire Department.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.08, 12-18-2017)

The purpose of the T-3 District is accommodate the planned development of manufactured home subdivisions together with uses customary to residential neighborhoods.

1.

Procedure. Manufactured home subdivisions are reviewed and approved according to the procedure set out in the Geneva Subdivision Regulations. When rezoning is required, the preliminary plat may be submitted and approved by the Commission simultaneously with the rezoning request. No grading or construction may proceed until after the preliminary plat is approved and rezoning is approved by the Council, if required.

2.

An NPDES phase II permit from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management must be obtained. All requirements of the stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) required by the permit must be implemented. Copies of the permit and SWPPPP must be submitted to the Zoning Official.

3.

Uses permitted, see Table 4-3 Use Regulations, Residential Districts.

4.

Manufactured home subdivisions are subject to the area and dimensional regulations in Table 4-4.

(Ord. No. 12-2017-05, § 4.09, 12-18-2017)