700.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the Village Residential District be developed and reserved for residential purposes to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment and to prohibit unwarranted encroachment of high density residential, commercial, industrial or other uses which would detract from the less intensive residential character of the area.

700.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the VR Zoning District:

1)

One-family dwelling.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Group home.

4)

Accessory uses in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

5)

Home occupations established under the provisions of Section 608.

6)

Any lawfully existing building, structure, or land use which is rendered non-conforming by enactment of this Section is a permitted use provided the non-conforming building, structure, or land use complies in all respects with Section 607.

700.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted in the VR Zoning District on a conditional basis, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Church, synagogue, temple or other place of worship, located fronting on an arterial or collector street.

2)

Public utility substation or other essential service, enclosed by a fence or wall at least six feet in height, with no office, commercial operation or storage of vehicles or equipment onsite and landscaped buffer strip, planted and suitably maintained around the facility.

3)

Non-commercial recreation areas.

700.4

Special Uses.

1)

Private childcare center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery provided:

a)

Buildings and structures which shall retain a residential appearance and character shall have a minimum of 35 square feet of useable space per child within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child and shall be enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height;

c)

The location of parking, loading areas, buffers, hours of operation and renewal review dates shall be determined;

d)

Facilities shall meet all state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care centers; and

e)

The location and operation shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the approval of the Glynn County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of a business license.

700.5

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in VR Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following conditions:

(11/19/09)

701.1

Intent of Districts. It is the intent of this Section that the R-6, R-9, M-6, M-9, Mh-6 and Mh-9 One-family Residential Zoning Districts be developed and reserved for low-to-medium density residential purposes. The regulations which apply within these districts are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for one-family dwellings situated on zoning lots having an area of 6,000 square feet or more, and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, high density residential, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the single-family residential character of the district. It is further the intent that no additional land be rezoned to the R-6 district in Planning District 2 (St. Simons Island) after December 31, 2002.

701.2

Permitted Uses in R-6 and R-9. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-6 and R-9 Zoning District:

1)

One-family dwelling.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Non-commercial horticultural or agriculture, but not including the keeping of poultry or animals.

4)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

5)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations of Section 608.

701.3

Permitted Uses in M-6, M-9, Mh-6 and Mh-9. The following uses shall be permitted in any M-6 and M-9 Zoning District:

1)

Manufactured home for one-family residential use, in compliance with Section 701.5.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Mobile home subdivisions on a minimum five acres of land. Tie-downs and skirting required for each unit.

4)

Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, but not including the keeping of poultry or animals.

5)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

6)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations of Section 608.

7)

One-family dwelling.

8)

Mobile home for one-family residential use in an Mh-6 and Mh-9 District only. Tie-downs and skirting required, in conformance with Section 302. Definitions - Skirting.

701.4

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted in any R-6, M-6,M-9, Mh-6 and Mh-9 Zoning District on a conditional basis, subject to conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

2)

Public utility substation or other essential service, provided that:

a)

The use is enclosed by a painted or chain-linked fence or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade;

b)

There is neither office nor commercial operation nor storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises; and

c)

A landscaped buffer strip, as determined by the Building Official to be planted and suitably maintained around the facility.

3)

Cemetery, provided that such use:

a)

Consists of a site of at least five acres;

b)

Has a ten-foot planted buffer strip around its entire perimeter which is kept free of any use except access;

c)

Includes no crematorium or dwelling unit other than for a caretaker;

d)

Has a front yard setback of at least 70 feet from the centerline of abutting public streets or ten feet from public right-of-way lines, whichever is further; and

e)

Maintains a non-illuminated sign no greater than 30 square feet in area and ten feet in height.

4)

Subdivision non-commercial recreation areas in compliance with Section 702.4.

5)

Industrialized Dwelling, provided:

a)

The home is installed on a permanent foundation consisting of a concrete slab, pilings or piers, or masonry, and comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in conventional residential construction with venting adequate to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;

b)

The structure bears a DCA insignia; and

c)

No industrialized dwelling may be installed in the St. Simons Village Preservation District as outlined in Section 709.

Special Uses.

1)

Church, synagogue, temple or other place of worship, and school Affiliated with a church located on church owned property within 100 feet of the church.

2)

Unlighted, regulation size or par three golf course with buffers and setbacks.

3)

Mobile home in an R-6, R-9, M-6 and M-9 District on a two-year basis, at the discretion of the County Commission, when a documented medical hardship exists, provided such use meets all other requirements of 701.5. The applicant for the Medical Hardship shall also provide the following:

a)

A property owner's statement describing the need, identifying the person requiring medical care and the person to provide the care, and relationship of the persons to reside in the mobile home.

b)

A certificate of need and necessity filled out and signed by a medical doctor, describing the medical problem(s), and offering a professional opinion of need.

Application procedure shall be the same as that for zoning decisions pursuant to Article XI. If the medical hardship ceases to exist during the initial term, or any renewal term, of the special use permit; the special use permit shall expire and the mobile home shall be removed from the property. The rental of the mobile home shall be prohibited. The special use permit may be renewed for one additional two-year period provided that the applicant presents to the Planning and Zoning Director a new certificate of need demonstrating that the medical hardship still exists.

4)

Private child care center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery provided:

a)

Buildings and structures which shall retain a residential appearance and character shall have a minimum of 35 square feet of useable space per child within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child and shall be enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height;

c)

The location of parking, loading areas, buffers, hours of operation and renewal review dates shall be determined;

d)

Facilities shall meet all state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care centers; and

e)

The location and operation shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the approval of the Glynn County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of a business license.

701.5

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in R-6, R-9, M-6, M-9, Mh-6 and Mh-9 Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following conditions:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 R-6, M-6, Mh-6: 6,000 square feet.
 R-9, M-9, Mh-9: 9,000 square feet.

2)

Minimum Land Area Per Dwelling Unit:
 R-6, M-6, Mh-6: 6,000 square feet.
 R-9, M-9, Mh-9: 9,000 square feet.

3)

Maximum Dwelling Units Per Net Acre:
 R-6, M-6, Mh-6: Seven dwelling units.
 R-9, M-9, Mh-9: Four dwelling units.

4)

Minimum Lot Width:
 R-6, M-6, Mh-6: 60 feet.
 R-9, M-9, Mh-9: 70 feet.

5)

Minimum Front Yard:
 20 feet.
 For exceptions to this requirement, see Article VI, Section 606.

6)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet on each side.
 For side yard requirements pertaining to corner lots, see Article VI, Section 604.

7)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet.

8)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

9)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in R-6, R-9, M-6, M-9, Mh-6 and Mh-9 Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

10)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in R-6, R-9, M-6, M-9, Mh-6 and Mh-9 Zoning Districts including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

11)

Manufactured Home in M-6 and M-9:
 Manufactured homes must comply with the following standards in order to assure visual compatibility with site-built single-family homes:

a)

Prior to occupancy each unit must be secured to an accepted foundation by tie-downs. The unit shall have a visible foundation and skirting, in conformance with Section 302. Definitions - Skirting.

b)

The maximum width of the main body of the double-wide unit as assembled on the site shall not be less than 20 feet, as measured across the narrowest point.

c)

The pitch of the main roof shall not be less than a four to one (4 to 1) slope. Minimum distance from eaves to ridge shall be ten feet. In general, any roofing material may be used that is generally acceptable for site-built housing.

d)

Any materials that are generally acceptable for housing built on the site may be used for exterior finish if applied in such a manner as to be similar in appearance.

12)

St. Simons Village Preservation District:
 Areas of R-6 One-family Residential District which are located in the area designated as the Village Preservation District are subject to all conditions set forth in this Section and Section 709. St. Simons Village Preservation District.

13)

No Additional R-6 Zoning:
 Effective January 1, 2003 no new land in Planning District 2 (St. Simons Island) may be changed to the R-6 district, although land in Planning District 2 (St. Simons Island) already zoned R-6 may be developed under the rules of this Section.

14)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, areas of the R-6, R-9, M-6, M-9, Mh-6 and Mh-9 One-family Residential Zoning Districts that are located on St. Simons Island shall be subject to all conditions concerning lot size and density set forth in Section 802(e) of the Glynn County Subdivision Regulations.

(O-2002-20, 11/7/02; O-2005-19, 11/7/05; O-2007-08, 5/3/07; O-2007-09, 5/3/07; O-2009-12, 11/19/02; Ord. No. O-2025-03, 5/1/2025)

702.1

Intent of Districts. It is the intent of this Section that the R-12, R-20, M-12, M-20, Mh-12 and Mh-20 Family Zoning Districts be developed and reserved for low-to-medium density residential purposes. The regulations which apply within these districts are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for one-family dwellings situated on zoning lots having an area of 12,000 square feet or more and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial, high density residential, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the single-family residential character of the districts.

702.2

Permitted Uses in R-12 and R-20. The following uses shall be permitted in any R-12 or R-20 Zoning District:

1)

One-family dwelling.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, except that the keeping of livestock or poultry shall not be permitted. However, on a minimum of three acres of land no more than three horses may be kept, provided that no structure for the keeping of horses shall be located within 100 feet of any property line and 300 feet of any existing residence.

4)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

5)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations of Section 608.

702.3

Permitted Uses in M-12, M-20, Mh-12 and Mh-20. The following uses shall be permitted in any M-12, M-20, Mh-12 and Mh-20 Zoning District:

1)

Manufactured home for one-family residential use, in compliance with Section 702.5.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, except that the keeping of livestock or poultry shall not be permitted. However, on a minimum of three acres of land no more than three horses may be kept, provided that no structure for the keeping of horses shall be located within 100 feet of any property line and 300 feet of any existing residence.

4)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

5)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations in Section 608.

6)

One-family dwelling.

7)

Mobile home for one-family residential use in any Mh-12 and Mh-20 District only. Tie downs and skirting required in conformance with Section 302. Definitions - Skirting.

702.4

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted in any R-12, R-20, M-12, M-20, Mh-12 and Mh-20 Zoning District on a conditional basis, subject to conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Public utility substation or other essential service, provided that:

a)

Such use is enclosed by a painted or chain-linked fence or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade;

b)

There is neither office nor commercial operation nor storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises; and

c)

A landscaped buffer strip, as determined by the Building Official, planted and suitably maintained around the facility.

2)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

3)

Subdivision non-commercial recreation areas, provided that:

a)

Such area is delineated on the plat of the subdivision in which it is located;

b)

The uses and/or facilities within the area are described on the plat of the subdivision;

c)

The use of the area shall be for the residents of the subdivision and their guests only;

d)

The method of the provision of facilities and operation of the recreation area shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the County Commission;

e)

No recreation facilities, buildings of equipment shall be located closer than 100 feet to any property lines or any buildable property outside of the subdivision;

f)

Revisions to existing plats or records which provide for new recreation areas, will be required to show evidence of written notification to all existing property owners within the confines of the subdivision in which the revision is sought at least 15 days prior to review by Planning and Zoning.

g)

Facilities within such recreation areas shall include and limited to:

i)

Swimming pools, cabanas and accessory facilities to swimming pools.

ii)

Playing fields, including baseball, football, soccer and track and field.

iii)

Courts, including tennis, basketball, shuffleboard, handball and horseshoe.

iv)

Children's playgrounds, including equipment.

v)

Community buildings with meeting rooms.

vi)

Picnic facilities.

vii)

Miniature golf course and putting greens.

4)

Industrialized Dwelling, provided:

a)

The home is installed on a permanent foundation consisting of a concrete slab, pilings or piers, or masonry, and comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in conventional residential construction with venting adequate to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;

b)

The structure bears a DCA insignia; and

c)

No industrialized dwelling may be installed in the St. Simons Village Preservation District as outlined in Section 709;

Special Uses.

1)

Church, synagogue, temple or other place of worship.

2)

Mobile home in an R-12, R-20, M-12 and M-20 District on a two-year basis, at the discretion of the County Commission, when a documented medical hardship exists, provided such use meets all other requirements of Section 702.5. The applicant for the Medical Hardship shall also provide the following:

a)

A property owner's statement describing the need, identifying the person requiring medical care and the person to provide the care, and relationship of the persons to reside in the mobile home.

b)

A certificate of need and necessity filled out and signed by a medical doctor, describing the medical problem(s), and offering a professional opinion of need.

Application procedure shall be the same as that for zoning decisions pursuant to Article XI. If the medical hardship ceases to exist during the initial term, or any renewal term, of the special use permit; the special use permit shall expire and the mobile home shall be removed from the property. The rental of the mobile home shall be prohibited. The special use permit may be renewed for one additional two-year period provided that the applicant presents to the Planning and Zoning Director a new certificate of need demonstrating that the medical hardship still exists.

3)

Unlighted, regulation size or par three golf course with buffers and setbacks.

702.5

Other Requirements. unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in R-12, R-20, M-12, M-20, Mh-12 and Mh-20 zoning districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 R-12, M-12, Mh-12: 12,000 square feet.
 R-20, M-20, Mh-20: 20,000 square feet.

2)

Minimum Land Area Per Dwelling Unit:
 R-12, M-12, Mh-12: 12,000 square feet.
 R-20, M-20, Mh-20: 20,000 square feet.

3)

Maximum Dwelling Units Per Net Acre:
 R-12, M-12, Mh-12: Three dwelling units.
 R-20, M-20, Mh-20: Two dwelling units.

4)

Minimum Lot Width:
 R-12, M-12, Mh-12: 90 feet
 R-20, M-20, Mh-20: 100 feet

5)

Minimum Front Yard:
 20 feet
 For exceptions to this requirement see Article VI, Section 606.

6)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet on each side.
 For side yard requirements pertaining to corner lots, see Article VI, Section 604.

7)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet.

8)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 607.

9)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in R-12, M-12, R-20, M-20, Mh-12 and Mh-20 Zoning Districts shall meet all the standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

10)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in R-12, R-20, M-12, M-20, Mh-12 and Mh-20 Zoning Districts, including the condition under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

11)

Manufactured Homes in M-12 and M-20:
 Manufactured homes in M-12 and M-20 must comply with the following standards in order to assure visual compatibility with site-built single-family homes:

a)

Prior to occupancy each unit must be secured to an accepted foundation by tie-downs. The unit shall have a visible foundation or skirting, in conformance with Section 302. Definitions - Skirting.

b)

The minimum width of the main body of the double-wide units as assembled on the site shall not be less than 20 feet wide, as measured across the narrowest point.

c)

The pitch of the main roof shall not be less than a Four to 1 (4 to 1) slope. Minimum distance from eaves to ridge shall be ten feet. In general, any roofing material may be used that is generally acceptable for site-built housing.

d)

Any materials that are generally acceptable for housing built on the site may be used for exterior finish if applied in such a manner as to be similar in appearance.

12)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, areas of the R-12, R-20, M-12, M-20, Mh-12 and Mh-20 One-family Residential Zoning Districts that are located on St. Simons Island shall be subject to all conditions concerning lot size and density set forth in Section 802(e) of the Glynn County Subdivision Regulations.

(O-2007-08, 5/3/07; O-2009-12, 11/19/09; Ord. No. O-2025-03, 5/1/2025)

703.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the Residential Estates District be developed and reserved for very low density residential purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for one-family dwellings usually located beyond the reach of central water and sewer systems situated on zoning lots having an area of 30,000 square feet or more, or on lots having a minimum area of 25,000 square feet and are served by central water and sewer systems, and to discourage any encroachment by commercial, industrial or other uses capable of adversely affecting the residential character of the district.

703.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any RE Zoning District:

1)

One-family dwelling.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Non-commercial horticulture or agriculture, except that the keeping of livestock or poultry shall not be permitted. However, a minimum of three acres of land no more than three horses may be kept, provided that no structure for the keeping of horses shall be located within 100 feet of any property line and 300 feet of any residence.

4)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

5)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations of Section 608.

703.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted in any RE Zoning District on a conditional basis, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Public utility substation, or other essential service, provided that:

a)

The use is enclosed by a painted or chain-linked fence or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade;

b)

There is neither office nor commercial operation nor storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises; and

c)

A landscaped buffer strip, as determined by the Planning Commission, is planted and suitably maintained around the facility.

2)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

3)

Subdivision non-commercial recreation areas, subject to conditions set forth in Subsection 702.4.

4)

Industrialized Dwelling, provided:

a)

The home is installed on a permanent foundation consisting of a concrete slab, pilings or piers, or masonry, and comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in conventional residential construction with venting adequate to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;

b)

The structure bears a DCA insignia; and

c)

No industrialized dwelling may be installed in the St. Simons Village Preservation District as outlined in Section 709;

703.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in a RE Zoning District shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 30,000 square feet (on septic tank and well).
 25,000 square feet (on central water and sewer systems).

2)

Maximum Dwelling Units Per Net Acre:
 One.

3)

Minimum Lot Width:
 100 feet.

4)

Minimum Front Yard Depth:
 30 feet
 For exceptions to this requirement, see Article VI, Section 606.

5)

Minimum Side Yard:
 15 feet on each side.
 For side yard requirements pertaining to corner lots, see Article VI, Section 605.

6)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 15 feet.

7)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

8)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in this district shall meet the standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

9)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in this district, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

10)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, areas of the Residential Estates Zoning Districts that are located on St. Simons Island shall be subject to all conditions concerning lot size and density set forth in Section 802(e) of the Glynn County Subdivision Regulations.

(O-2007-08, 5/3/07)

704.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the FA Zoning District be utilized and reserved for general farming and tree growing purposes as well as certain specialized recreational and other public purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to:

1)

Encourage the formation and continuance of a compatible environment for public and recreational areas, truck farms, orchards, livestock ranches, dairies, forest management areas, horticultural nurseries and other agricultural uses which involve the growing of crops, livestock and animals and/or trees; and

2)

Discourage any encroachment by premature housing developments, scattered commercial and/or industrial operations, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the basic agricultural or open character of the district.

704.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any FA Zoning District:

1)

Wildlife refuge, including caretaker's residence.

2)

Farm or establishment for the growing, care and handling of field crops, truck gardening products, fruit and/or nut trees, poultry, and/or animals and livestock.

3)

Tree farm and/or forest management area.

4)

Horticultural nursery.

5)

Church, synagogue, temple or other place of worship.

6)

Private or semi-private club, lodge, grange, union hall or social center.

7)

Animal hospital and/or boarding facility.

8)

Any government owned or operated use, building, facility or land.

9)

Eleemosynary, religious, semi-public or philanthropic institution or camp.

10)

Golf course.

11)

One-family dwelling located on a zoning lot containing not less than 20,000 square feet of land.

12)

Mobile home located on a zoning lot containing not less than 20,000 square feet of land. Tie-downs and skirting required, in conformance with Section 302. Definitions - Skirting.

13)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

14)

Dredging, landfill or the excavation of natural materials.

15)

Radio and television station or transmission towers.

16)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations of Section 608.

17)

Stand or shelter for the selling and/or display of seasonal agricultural produce provided that all setback and yard requirements are maintained and at least four off-street parking spaces are provided and suitably maintained.

18)

Public or private care homes, provided such facilities conform with the requirements of the Georgia State Board of Health and the County Fire Chief. Plans for such facilities shall receive the written approval of the Glynn County Board of Health prior to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the County Building Official. Plans shall conform to the provisions of Subsection 724.3 pertaining to Care Homes.

19)

Cemetery, provided that such use:

a)

Consists of a site of at least five acres;

b)

Has a ten-foot planted buffer strip around its entire perimeter which is kept free of any use except access;

c)

Includes no crematorium or dwelling unit other than for a caretaker;

d)

Has a front yard setback of at least 70 feet from the centerline of abutting streets or ten feet from abutting street right-of-way lines, which ever is further; and

e)

Maintains a non-illuminated sign no greater than 30 square feet and ten feet in height.

20)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

21)

Private child care center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery, provided that:

a)

Buildings or structures shall have a minimum of 35 square feet per child of useable space within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child and a fence four feet high;

c)

All facilities shall meet state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care centers; and

d)

The plans for such facilities shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the Building Official.

22)

Telecommunications Facilities, provided the requirements of Article XIV Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance are met.

704.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any FA Zoning District:

1)

Public utility installation, sub-station or other essential service, provided that:

a)

The use is enclosed by a painted or chain linked fence or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade;

b)

There is no storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises; and

c)

A landscaped strip not less than five feet in width is planted and suitably maintained.

2)

Commercial riding stable provided that:

a)

Such use is located on a zoning lot of not less than two acres; and

b)

No building or enclosure for animals is located closer than 100 feet from any property line.

3)

Two-family dwelling located on a zoning lot not less than 40,000 square feet of land, provided that such use is not part of a development or subdivision in single ownership.

4)

Industrialized Dwelling, provided:

a)

The home is installed on a permanent foundation consisting of a concrete slab, pilings or piers, or masonry, and comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in conventional residential construction with venting adequate to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;

b)

The structure bears a DCA insignia; and

c)

No industrialized dwelling may be installed in the St. Simons Village Preservation District as outlined in Section 709.

Special Uses.

1)

Community fairground, stadium, go-kart, race track or any place of large public assembly provided that such is located on a site of not less than five acres.

2)

Mobile home in a FA District on a two-year basis, at the discretion of the County Commission, when a documented medical hardship exists, provided such use meets all other requirements of 704.4 except subsection (2) and (3). The applicant for the Medical Hardship shall also provide the following:

a)

A property owner's statement describing the need, identifying the person requiring medical care and the person to provide the care, and relationship of the persons to reside in the mobile home.

b)

A certificate of need and necessity filled out and signed by a medical doctor, describing the medical problem(s), and offering a professional opinion of need.

Application procedure shall be the same as that for zoning decisions pursuant to Article XI. If the medical hardship ceases to exist during the initial term, or any renewal term, of the special use permit; the special use permit shall expire and the mobile home shall be removed from the property. The rental of the mobile home shall be prohibited. The special use permit may be renewed for one additional two-year period provided that the applicant presents to the Planning and Zoning Director a new certificate of need demonstrating that the medical hardship still exists.

704.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in FA Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 20,000 square feet.

2)

Minimum Land Area Per Dwelling Unit:
 20,000 square feet.

3)

Maximum Dwelling Units Per Net Acre:
 Two.

4)

Minimum Lot Width:
 100 feet.

5)

Minimum Front Yard Depth:
 20 feet.

6)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet from each side.
 For side yard requirements pertaining to corner lots, see Article VI, Section 604.

7)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet.

8)

Maximum Building Height:
 60 feet
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

9)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in FA Zoning Districts shall meet the standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

10)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in FA Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

11)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, areas of the Forest Agricultural Zoning Districts that are located on St. Simons Island shall be subject to all conditions concerning lot size and density set forth in Section 802(e) of the Glynn County Subdivision Regulations.

(O-2007-08, 5/3/07; O-2009-07, 11/19/09; Ord. No. O-2025-03, 5/1/2025)

705.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the RR Zoning District be developed and reserved for specific living and recreational facilities. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy and compatible environment for various types of accommodations and uses for the convenience of residents and visitors and to discourage encroachment by commercial, industrial and other uses which might detract from the character of the district.

705.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the RR Zoning District:

1)

One-family dwellings.

2)

Two-family dwellings.

3)

Multifamily dwellings.

4)

Townhouse dwellings.

5)

Hotel or bed and breakfast provided that:

a)

No parking or loading zone shall be placed within ten feet of the boundary line of any adjoining residential use or right-of-way; and

b)

All lighting shall comply with Section 622.

6)

Accessory uses in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

705.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted in any RR Zoning District on a conditional basis, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Reserved.

705.4

Special Uses. The following uses may be permitted in the RR District as a special use, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Commercial services on site in connection with, and incidental to, the operation of a hotel including but not limited to, restaurants, lounges, spas and similar uses. Any restaurant or lounge shall be placed entirely within the principal building. No food or beverage shall be served by the restaurant or lounge outside the principal building unless authorized by the terms of the special use permit. A request to serve food or beverages outside the principal building must be included in the application for special use.

2)

Convenience and souvenir type shops with less than 200 square feet of retail floor area. Such commercial use shall be placed entirely within the principal building of the hotel.

3)

Private or semi-private club, lodge or recreation facility in connection with, and incidental to, the permitted principal use.

4)

Reserved.

705.5

Other Requirements. Unless specified elsewhere in this ordinance, the uses in the RR Zoning District shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Maximum Density:
 30 sleeping rooms/net acre

2)

Maximum Height:
 45 feet

3)

Minimum Yard Requirements:

(f)

Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection 705.5 to the contrary, the side yard setback for a townhouse end unit that abuts a street or neighboring property may be reduced to seven feet provided that sufficient undeveloped common area or undeveloped buffer exist between the side lot line of the end unit and the property line of the neighboring property or street to make the total distance from the building line to the property line of the neighboring property or street at least 15 feet.

(g)

Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection 705.5 to the contrary, the rear yard setback for a townhouse end unit that abuts a street or neighboring property may be reduced to 15 feet provided that sufficient undeveloped common area or undeveloped buffer exist between the rear lot line of the end unit and the property line of the neighboring property or street to make the total distance from the building line to the property line of the neighboring property or street at least 27 feet.

(h)

"Street", as used in this subsection 705.5, does not include an interior street within a townhouse development. "Neighboring property", as used in this subsection 705.5, means property that is outside the townhouse development or subdivision and that is not part of the same common plan of development.

4)

Site Plan Approval:
 All uses except one-family dwellings in RR Zoning Districts shall require site plan approval.

5)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in RR Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located are set forth in Article VIII.

6)

Site Coverage:
 Site coverage shall not exceed 50 percent of the development area.

7)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in RR Zoning Districts shall meet all the standards set forth in Article VI pertaining to off-street parking. All parking for multifamily or commercial uses shall be located within an enclosed parking garage or enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall so that it is screened from the view of adjoining property. Accessory uses shall provide parking at the rate specified for the use in Section 611.6; or, for multifunction spaces, one space for every two occupants permitted by the Fire Marshall whichever is greater. Uses shall also meet all the standards set forth in Article VI pertaining to loading and other requirements.

8)

Townhouse Development:

(a)

The front shall be staggered at the front building line, singularly, in pairs or in threes by at least four feet;

(b)

No more than five contiguous townhouses shall be built in a row;

(c)

Each townhouse lot shall have one rear or side yard which is separated from streets or neighboring property by a Type "A" buffer or Type "A" alternate buffer as described in Section 613. Such yards shall not be used for any accessory building; and

(d)

All required parking shall be off-street.

9)

Existing Structures:
 No legally existing structure, or structure for which a valid building permit has been issued and construction has commenced prior to April 21, 2011, need conform to the provisions of this Section; nor shall any such structure be considered a non-conforming use. Any change in use or modification of the structure on or after April 21, 2011, shall be required to comply with this Section.

10)

St. Simons Village District:
 Areas of RR Resort Residential District which are located in the area designated as the Village District are subject to all conditions set forth in this Section and Section 709, Island Preservation.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, areas of the Resort Residential Zoning Districts that are located on St. Simons Island shall be subject to all conditions concerning lot size and density set forth in Section 802(e) of the Glynn County Subdivision Regulations.

(O-2011-03, 4/21/11; O-2015-11, 8/20/16)

706.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the GR Zoning District be developed and reserved for low-to-medium density residential purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy environment for various types of dwellings on zoning lots of 6,000 or more square feet, and to prohibit unwarranted encroachment of high density residential, commercial, industrial or other uses which would detract from the less intensive residential character of the area.

706.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GR Zoning District:

1)

One-family dwelling.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Non-commercial horticultural or agriculture, but not including the keeping of poultry or animals.

4)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

5)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations of Section 608.

6)

Two-family dwelling.

7)

Multi-family dwellings.

8)

Group dwellings.

9)

Timesharing use or facility.

10)

Townhouse in compliance with Section 706.4.

11)

One-family dwelling, attached in compliance with Section 706.4(10).

706.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted in any GR Zoning District subject to the provisions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Church, synagogue, temple or other place of worship, provided that it is located on a lot fronting on an arterial or collector street.

2)

Public utility substation or other essential service, provided that:

a)

The use is enclosed by a painted or chain-linked fence or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade;

b)

There is neither office nor commercial operation nor storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises; and

c)

A landscaped buffer strip, as determined by the Building Official, to be planted and suitably maintained around the facility.

3)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

4)

Cluster Housing Subdivision on a minimum of three acres.

5)

Industrialized Dwelling, provided:

a)

The home is installed on a permanent foundation consisting of a concrete slab, pilings or piers, or masonry, and comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in conventional residential construction with venting adequate to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;

b)

The structure bears a DCA insignia; and

c)

No industrialized dwelling may be installed in the St. Simons Village Preservation District as outlined in Section 709.

Special Uses.

1)

Unlighted, regulation size or par three golf course with buffers and setbacks.

2)

Private child care center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery, provided that:

a)

Buildings or structures shall have a minimum of 35 square feet per child of useable space within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child of useable space within the building;

c)

All facilities shall meet state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care center; and

d)

The plans for such facilities shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the Building Official.

706.4

Other Requirements.

1)

Maximum Density:
 Ten units per net acre.

2)

Maximum Height:
 35 feet.

3)

Minimum Yard Requirements:

a)

Minimum Lot Area:
 One-Family dwelling: 6,000 square feet.
 Two-family dwelling: 6,000 square feet
 Townhouses - See 706.4(9) and 706.4(10).

b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 60 feet.
 For Townhouses - See 706.4(9) and 706.4(10).

c)

Minimum Front Yard:
 20 feet
 For Townhouses - See 706.4(9) and 706.4(10)

d)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet.
 For Townhouses - See 706.4(9) and 706.4(10).

e)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet
 For Townhouses - See 706.4(9) and 706.4(10).

9)

Townhouse Development - Mainland:

a)

The front shall be staggered at the front building line, singly, in pairs, or in threes, but at least four feet;

b)

No more than ten contiguous townhouses nor fewer than three shall be built in a row;

c)

Minimum width for that portion of the lot on which the townhouse unit is to be located shall be 16 feet;

d)

Minimum lot area shall be 2,000 square feet. Maximum height and density shall not exceed that allowed in the district;

e)

Front yard setbacks shall be at least 20 feet from all abutting right-of-way lines unless otherwise provided herein and seven feet from all side and rear property lines. Each townhouse lot shall have one rear or side yard which is private or reasonably secluded from streets or neighboring property. Such yards shall not be used for any accessory building; and

f)

All parking shall be off-street.

10)

Townhouse Development - St. Simons Island:

a)

The front shall be staggered at the front building line, singularly, in pairs or in threes by at least four feet;

b)

No more than five contiguous townhouses shall be built in a row;

h)

Each townhouse lot shall have one rear or side yard which is separated from streets or neighboring property by a Type "A" buffer or Type "A" alternate buffer as described in Section 613. Such yards shall not be used for any accessory building;

i)

Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection 706.4 to the contrary, the side yard setback for a townhouse end unit that abuts a street or neighboring property may be reduced to seven feet provided that sufficient undeveloped common area or undeveloped buffer exist between the side lot line of the end unit and the property line of the neighboring property or street to make the total distance from the building line to the property line of the neighboring property or street at least 15 feet;

j)

Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection 706.4 to the contrary, the rear yard setback for a townhouse end unit that abuts a street or neighboring property may be reduced to 15 feet provided that sufficient undeveloped common area or undeveloped buffer exist between the rear lot line of the end unit and the property line of the neighboring property or street to make the total distance from the building line to the property line of the neighboring property or street at least 27 feet;

k)

"Street", as used in this subsection 706.4, does not include an interior street within a townhouse development. "Neighboring property", as used in this subsection 706.4, means property that is outside the townhouse development or subdivision and that is not part of the same common plan of development;

l)

All parking shall be off-street.

11)

One-family Attached:

a)

The development shall contain not less than six units with a minimum frontage of 270 feet on approved paved roads;

b)

The units shall be served by public water and sewer; and

c)

Each set of lots shall have a minimum lot width of 90 feet, to be split into 45-foot frontage lots with a minimum of 4,500 square feet.

12)

St. Simons Village Preservation District:
 Areas of GR General Residential District which are located in the area designated as the Village Preservation District are subject to all conditions set forth in this Section and Section 709. St. Simons Village Preservation District.

13)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, areas of the General Residential Zoning Districts that are located on St. Simons Island shall be subject to all conditions concerning lot size and density set forth in Section 802(e) of the Glynn County Subdivision Regulations.

(O-2015-13; O-2015-17)

707.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the MR Zoning District be developed and reserved for medium density residential purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy and compatible environment for various types of dwelling units, and to provide conveniently located housing while prohibiting encroachment by commercial, industrial or other uses which would detract from the residential character of the area.

707.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any MR Zoning District:

1)

One-family dwelling.

2)

Publicly owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Unlighted, regulation size or par three golf course.

4)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations of Section 608.

5)

Two-family dwellings.

6)

Multi-family dwellings.

7)

Cluster housing.

8)

Group dwellings.

9)

Townhouse in compliance with Section 707.4.

10)

Timesharing use or facility.

707.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted in any MR Zoning District subject on a conditional basis, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Church, synagogue, temple or place of worship, provided that it is located on a lot fronting an arterial or collector street.

2)

Public utility substation or other essential service provided that:

a)

Such use is enclosed by a painted or chain-linked fence or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade;

b)

There is neither office nor commercial operation nor storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises; and

c)

A landscaped buffer as determined by the Building Official is planted and suitably maintained around the facility.

3)

Industrialized Dwelling, provided:

a)

The home is installed on a permanent foundation consisting of a concrete slab, pilings or piers, or masonry, and comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in conventional residential construction with venting adequate to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;

b)

The structure bears a DCA insignia; and

c)

No industrialized dwelling may be installed in the St. Simons Village Preservation District as outlined in Section 709.

Special Uses

1)

Private child care center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery provided:

a)

Buildings or structures shall have a minimum of 35 square feet per child of useable space within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child and a fence four feet high;

c)

All facilities shall meet state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care centers; and

d)

The plans for such facilities shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation,

e)

Copies of such approval shall be attached to the building permit and be retained in the files of the Building Official.

707.4

Other Requirements.

1)

Maximum Density:
 16 units per net acre

2)

Maximum Height:
 45 feet

3)

Minimum Yard Requirements:

9)

Townhouse Development - Mainland:

a)

The front shall be staggered at the front building line, singly, in pairs, or in threes, but at least four feet;

b)

No more than ten contiguous townhouses nor fewer than three shall be built in a row;

c)

Maximum height and density shall not exceed that allowed in the district;

d)

Each townhouse lot shall have one rear or side yard which is private or reasonably secluded from streets or neighboring property. Such yards shall not be used for any accessory building; and

e)

All parking shall be off-street.

10)

Townhouse Development - St. Simons Island:

a)

The front shall be staggered at the front building line, singularly, in pairs or in threes by at least four feet;

b)

No more than five contiguous townhouses shall be built in a row;

c)

Each townhouse lot shall have one rear or side yard which is separated from streets or neighboring property by a Type "A" buffer or Type "A" alternate buffer as described in Section 613. Such yards shall not be used for any accessory building;

d)

Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection 707.4 to the contrary, the side yard setback for a townhouse end unit that abuts a street or neighboring property may be reduced to seven feet provided that sufficient undeveloped common area or undeveloped buffer exist between the side lot line of the end unit and the property line of the neighboring property or street to make the total distance from the building line to the property line of the neighboring property or street at least 15 feet;

e)

Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection 707.4 to the contrary, the rear yard setback for a townhouse end unit that abuts a street or neighboring property may be reduced to 15 feet provided that sufficient undeveloped common area or undeveloped buffer exist between the rear lot line of the end unit and the property line of the neighboring property or street to make the total distance from the building line to the property line of the neighboring property or street at least 27 feet;

f)

"Street", as used in this subsection 707.4, does not include an interior street within a townhouse development. "Neighboring property", as used in this subsection 707.4, means property that is outside the townhouse development or subdivision and that is not part of the same common plan of development;

g)

All parking shall be off-street.

11)

Existing Structures: No existing structure, or structure for which a valid building permit has been issued and construction commenced prior to adoption of this amendment, need conform to the above; or shall any such structure be considered a non-conforming use.

12)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, areas of the Medium Residential Zoning Districts that are located on St. Simons Island shall be subject to all conditions concerning lot size and density set forth in Section 802(e) of the Glynn County Subdivision Regulations.

(O-2015-13; O-2015-17)

708.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the HR Zoning District be developed and reserved for high density residential purposes on the Glynn County Mainland. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a stable and healthy environment for multiple family development on a half acre or more of land, while prohibiting encroachment by commercial, industrial or other uses which would detract from the residential character of the area.

708.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any HR Zoning District:

1)

One-family dwelling.

2)

Publicly owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Unlighted, regulation size or par three golf course.

4)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

5)

Customary home occupation established under the regulations of Section 608.

6)

Two-family dwellings.

7)

Multi-family dwellings.

8)

Cluster housing.

9)

Group dwellings.

10)

Townhouse in compliance with Section 708.4.

11)

Timesharing use or facility.

708.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted in any HR Zoning District:

1)

Church, synagogue, temple or place of worship, provided that it is located on a lot fronting an arterial or collector street.

2)

Private child care center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery provided:

a)

Buildings or structures shall have a minimum of 35 square feet per child of useable space within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child of useable space within the buildings;

c)

All facilities shall meet state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care centers; and

d)

The plans for such facilities shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval shall be attached to the building permit and be retained in the files of the Building Official.

3)

Public utility substation or other essential service provided that:

a)

Such use is enclosed by a painted or chain-linked fence or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade;

b)

There is neither office nor commercial operation nor storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises; and

c)

A landscaped buffer as determined by the Joint Planning Commission is planted and suitably maintained around the facility.

4)

Industrialized Dwelling, provided:

a)

The home is installed on a permanent foundation consisting of a concrete slab, pilings or piers, or masonry, and comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in conventional residential construction with venting adequate to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;

b)

The structure bears a DCA insignia; and

c)

No industrialized dwelling may be installed in the St. Simons Village Preservation District as outlined in Section 709.

708.4

Other Requirements.

1)

Maximum Density:
 35 units per net acre - Mainland
 25 units per net acre - St. Simons Island

2)

Maximum Height:
 Multi-family: 60 feet
 Other uses: 35 feet

3)

Minimum Yard Requirements:

8)

Townhouse Development - Mainland:

a)

The front shall be staggered at the front building line, singly, in pairs, or in threes, by at least four feet;

b)

No more than ten contiguous townhouses nor fewer than three shall be built in a row;

c)

Maximum height and density shall not exceed that allowed in the district;

d)

Each townhouse lot shall have one rear or side yard which is private or reasonably secluded from streets or neighboring property. Such yards shall not be used for any accessory building; and

e)

All parking shall be off-street.

9)

Townhouse Development - St. Simons Island:

a)

The front shall be staggered at the front building line, singularly, in pairs or in threes by at least four feet;

b)

No more than five contiguous townhouses shall be built in a row;

c)

Each townhouse lot shall have one rear or side yard which is separated from streets or neighboring property by a Type "A" buffer or Type "A" alternate buffer as described in Section 613. Such yards shall not be used for any accessory building;

d)

Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection 708.4 to the contrary, the side yard setback for a townhouse end unit that abuts a street or neighboring property may be reduced to seven feet provided that sufficient undeveloped common area or undeveloped buffer exist between the side lot line of the end unit and the property line of the neighboring property or street to make the total distance from the building line to the property line of the neighboring property or street at least 15 feet;

e)

Notwithstanding any provision in this subsection 708.4 to the contrary, the rear yard setback for a townhouse end unit that abuts a street or neighboring property may be reduced to 15 feet provided that sufficient undeveloped common area or undeveloped buffer exist between the rear lot line of the end unit and the property line of the neighboring property or street to make the total distance from the building line to the property line of the neighboring property or street at least 27 feet;

f)

"Street", as used in this subsection 708.4, does not include an interior street within a townhouse development. "Neighboring property", as used in this subsection 707.4, means property that is outside the townhouse development or subdivision and that is not part of the same common plan of development;

g)

All parking shall be off-street.

(O-2015-17)

709.1

Intent and Purpose of District. The purpose of this Section is to protect the historical and architectural character of the Village area on St. Simons Island, and to protect existing property values from incompatible architectural and landscape designs. It has been determined that this area should be protected by creating an overlay district to provide additional oversight of development, regulate inappropriate, haphazard, and inharmonious improvements and alterations to properties; where all architectural and landscape designs for new building and building alterations will be reviewed by the Islands Planning Commission The purpose of this overlay district is to serve as an additional layer of regulations to the existing zoning regulations.

This Section provides procedures for designation of a design overlay district, establishes the performance standards for the design of additions to existing structures and the construction of new structures, and establishes the application and review process.

709.2

Design Review Districts. The boundaries of the Design Review Districts are to be established in the same fashion as a zoning district and shall be depicted on the Official Zoning Map of Glynn County. Any changes or abandonment to a Design Review District will be processed the same as a zoning district boundary change as provided in this Zoning Ordinance. There are hereby established on St. Simons Island the following Design Overlay Districts:

(a)

The Village District.

709.3

Permitted Uses in Design Review District. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, the permitted uses, conditional uses or special uses allowed in the underlying base zoning district will be allowed in the Design Review District. Each land use and development shall be required to conform to the standards of the Design Review District as well as the standards of the underlying zoning district. In the event of a conflict between the standards imposed by the Design Review District and the standards of the underlying zoning district, the more restrictive standard shall control.

709.4

Performance Standards and Review Criteria. The following standards shall be adhered to in the rehabilitation, alteration of any structure and/or construction of new structures within a design overlay district. All development within the design overlay districts shall be reviewed by the Islands Planning Commission in accordance with the listed guidance standards. The following defects may render an application for design review inappropriate resulting in disapproval and requiring the resubmittal of plans:

(a)

Construction, or remodeling or enlargement of an existing building in a manner inconsistent with the existing building massing (the three-dimensional bulk of a building: height, width, and depth), articulation (the pattern of the building base, middle and top, created by variations in detailing, color and materials or stepping back or extending forward a portion of the facade) and fenestration (the arrangement, proportioning, and design of windows and doors in a building) in the immediate area; or

(b)

An absence of unity or coherence in composition which is in opposition to the character of the present structure in the case of repair; or

(c)

Violent contrasts of materials or intense colors not representative of the existing buildings in the immediate area; or

(d)

A multiplicity or incongruity of details resulting in a disturbing appearance.

709.5

Design Review Required.

a)

No building, structure or landscape, including walls, steps, sidewalks, and paving within an overlay district shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, restored, moved or demolished unless an application for design review has been approved by the Islands Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of this Section.

(b)

Nothing in these regulations shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in a design overlay district which does not involve a change in design, material, or the outward appearance thereof, or to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition of any such feature which the building official shall certify is required for the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition.

(c)

The Islands Planning Commission encourages the preservation of structures in the Village District, and the protection against the demolition of any building or structure which is listed or is eligible for listing in the National or State Register of Historic Places and has been determined to be a building which typifies the design district in which it is located.

709.6

Activities Exempt from Approval. The following activities or uses shall be exempt from a design review under this Section:

(a)

Routine maintenance, cleaning and painting of any structure, provided that the maintenance, cleaning or painting does not consist of violent contrasts of materials or- intense colors not representative of the existing buildings in the immediate area.

(b)

Accessory uses incidental to single-family residential structures (e.g. detached garage, swimming pool, accessory building or gazebo).

(c)

Temporary uses, for a period of no longer than 60 days, which do not materially affect the area's natural environment, parking requirements, transportation patterns, public health, or economic values.

709.7

Application Requirements. An application for design approval must be filed with the Planning and Zoning Department Intake Desk setting out the proposed use and/or proposed construction, alteration, modification or demolition. The applicant shall submit drawings and sketches and specifications with the application as outlined below.

(a)

The application shall be reviewed by the Planning Division within three business days for completeness and may require the applicant to submit such additional information as may be required to evaluate the proposed construction, alteration, modification or demolition.

(b)

After preliminary review, the Planning Division shall forward to the Islands Planning Commission the application with all relevant material within 21 calendar days of receipt.

(c)

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the Islands Planning Commission. Applicants who are deemed by the Planning Division to have an incomplete application will be notified in writing of this determination.

(d)

Eight copies of plans and support documents or information are required for each submittal. Plans should be folded and collated with the supporting documents. Sheet size may vary from 11 inches by 17 inches (11" x 17") on conceptual plans to not larger than 30 inches by 42 inches (30" x 42") for final plans. After final approval by the Islands Planning Commission one copy of a PDF file shall be submitted.

(e)

The following information is required for all demolition applications and all design approval applications which require site plan approval under Section 619 of the Zoning Ordinance:

* Number refers to paragraphs in this subsection.

(1)

Preliminary floor plans may be in sketch form but they must convey sufficient information about the design intent. Elevation drawings of the building front and sides for the final submittal shall be to scale. A building floor plan illustrating, at a minimum, the location of all interior walls, exterior doors and windows, as well as a general description of each room may be submitted if it supports the arrangement of exterior features.

(2)

A survey that provides boundary information and all items existing on the property including but not limited to, buildings, fences, trees over eight inches DBH, and wells. The survey shall be sealed and signed by a registered land surveyor. It shall also provide the date of the survey and date of any revisions. Surveys older than three years will not be accepted.

(3)

The final site plan for review shall have the information required by Section 619.

(4)

Building heights for buildings adjacent and across the street(s) shown in sketch form and showing their relationship to the subject property.

(5)

Tree Protection Plan illustrating the zone of protection around all preserved trees, as well as details of the method of protection. Tree protection zones may be illustrated on the proposed site plan or landscape plan.

(a)

The Tree Protection Plan shall be based on a tree survey that shows the locations, species, and sizes of all trees on the parcel as follows:

(i)

Trees having a DBH of eight inches or greater located within the area to be disturbed and 25 feet beyond in each direction;

(ii)

Other trees having a DBH of eight inches or greater that the applicant proposes to remove indicated by a large bold "X".

(b)

All tree surveys shall be conducted and certified by a one of the following certified professionals; landscape architect, land surveyor, or arborist. On projects where the trees or the tree zones are unaffected, this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Planning Division.

(c)

Tree surveys shall be no more than three years old.

(d)

Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant shall stake out the site indicating all ground areas which will be disturbed. The Planning Division shall visit the site to confirm the accuracy of the survey and site plan. If there is any significant inaccuracy, then the applicant shall be required to resubmit a corrected survey and may be required to obtain reapproval of the project if substantial deviation is noted.

(e)

Prior to commencement of construction activity the applicant shall erect protection barriers around trees to be preserved in accordance with provisions of this Section.

(6)

A demolition site plan outlining items to be demolished and/or removed. These may be illustrated on a separate demolition plan when unable to be included on the existing site plan.

(7)

Landscape Plan at the same scale as the site plan including, but not limited to, the following:

(a)

Location of all existing and proposed structures, overhangs and appurtenances.

(b)

Location of all existing and proposed vehicular use areas, walkways, and bicycle paths.

(c)

Location of all utilities.

(d)

Location of all existing and proposed drainage measures and structures.

(e)

Location of all existing and proposed decks, overhangs, terraces, trellises, walls, fences, and other screening devices.

(f)

Tree installation plan at the same scale as the site plan showing location, species, quantities, and diameter in inches of all trees proposed to be installed.

(g)

Shrub installation plan at the same scale as the site plan showing location, species, quantities, and size (in gallons) of all shrubs proposed to be installed.

(h)

Methods and details for protecting existing vegetation during construction.

(i)

An irrigation plan at the same scale as the site plan for new plantings showing location, size and type of sprinkler heads and type of system, and typical installation details.

(j)

The name, signature, and address of the landscape designer; when the designer is a landscape architect, the seal of that landscape architect.

(8)

Grading Plan showing the proposed development and all existing trees over 8" DBH that will remain on site and the trees to be removed.

(9)

Lighting Plan depicting the location of all site lighting, including lighting attached to the exterior of the building.

(f)

An application for design review which does not require site plan approval under Section 619 of the Zoning Ordinance shall contain that information deemed necessary by the Planning Division for review and processing of the application.

(g)

The Planning Division may request additional information for any application including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)

Photographs, showing a general view of the street and the building site; individual photographs of the buildings immediately adjacent to and across from the site; existing buildings on site; and a frontal view of the building site from the street.

(2)

Location of existing signage.

(3)

Information regarding proposed materials if not clearly depicted on the plans including, but not limited to, the following items:

(a)

Windows.

(b)

Walls.

(c)

Roofs.

(d)

Gutters and downspouts.

(e)

Porches and/or balconies.

(f)

Railings.

(g)

Doors.

(4)

Materials list and specifications which should include samples, brochures, and/or photographs of all exterior materials, finishes, colors, and fixtures.

(h)

An application for the demolition of a structure in a district shall include:

(1)

A site plan with all existing structures on the property.

(2)

A narrative on the proposed use of the property that address why the existing building cannot be retained.

(3)

Documentation of the age of the building, such as property deeds, or tax information.

(4)

A complete structural report prepared by a certified structural engineer is required for any property when the building condition is cited as the purpose of the demolition request.

(5)

A site plan and elevations of any proposed structures or uses.

(6)

The Planning Division, upon receipt of an application for the demolition of a building, structure, or any part thereof shall review items 1—5 above and prepare a report for the Islands Planning Commission regarding the proposal. The report shall include factual data addressing the four criteria described below:

(a)

The building is of such architectural or historical interest that its removal would be to the detriment of the public interest.

(b)

The building is 50 years or older and of such old and unusual or uncommon design, texture and material that it could be reproduced only with great difficulty; or

(c)

Retention of the building preserves and protects a historic place or historic presence.

(d)

Retention of the building promotes the general welfare by maintaining and increasing real estate values, generating business, attracting tourists, educating and encouraging study and interest in American history, culture and heritage, or making the County a more attractive and desirable place in which to live.

709.8

Action by Islands Planning Commission.

a)

The Islands Planning Commission shall review an application at a regularly scheduled meeting after the preliminary review of the completed application by the Planning Division pursuant to 709.7(b).

b)

If the Islands Planning Commission determines that the application does not meet the criteria herein, the Islands Planning Commission shall advise applicants what changes, if they can be qualitatively described, in the applicant's plans and specifications will be required to bring the application into compliance.

c)

The Islands Planning Commission may:

(1)

Approve an application with or without such changes and modifications in the specifications and plans or subject to such conditions as would reasonably be required to ensure that the purpose and intent of design review district regulations are met;

(2)

If the Islands Planning Commission needs additional information in order to review an application, make findings of fact or to make a recommendation, then the Islands Planning Commission may defer action on the application for no longer than the next regularly scheduled meeting. Without the applicant's concurrence, the Islands Planning Commission may continue the initial review only once to provide guidance to the applicant regarding revisions to the proposed project;

(3)

Deny the application. No building permit shall be issued for the activities described in the application if the application is denied by the Islands Planning Commission;

(4)

Recommend the Building Official approve the demolition permit application; or

(5)

Delay recommending issuing the demolition permit for up to 180 days in order to provide persons or groups interested in preservation who may wish to work with the owner or applicant in an effort to preserve the structure or locate purchasers who would agree to preserve the building or structure in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

d)

Whenever the Islands Planning Commission has denied an application, they shall not thereafter consider any further application for any part or all of the same property for a period of six months from the date of denial of the application.

(O-2009-08, 11/19/09; Ord. No. O-2025-03, 5/1/2025)

710.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the OC Zoning District be developed and reserved for business, office, institutional, specified public, semi-public, and residential purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a quiet, compatible and un-congested environment for office type business or professional firms intermingled with dwellings and certain public or semi-public uses; and to discourage any encroachment by unrestricted retail and/or wholesale business establishments, industrial concerns, or other uses capable of adversely affecting the specialized commercial, institutional and housing character of the district.

710.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any OC Zoning District:

1)

Business involving the rendering of a personal service, specifically including:

a)

Barber shop, beauty shop or combination thereof.

b)

Business school or college.

c)

Dressmaker, seamstress or tailor.

d)

Funeral home or mortuary.

e)

Insurance agency.

f)

Jewelry and watch repair shop.

g)

Medical, dental, chiropractic or other medically oriented office, outpatient clinic and/or laboratory.

h)

Office building and office for governmental, business, professional or general purposes, but not including any storage, sale, rental or servicing of goods on the premises.

i)

Photographic studio.

j)

Radio and/or television studio.

k)

Real estate agency.

l)

School offering instruction in art, music, dancing, drama or similar cultural activity.

2)

One-family and two-family dwellings as regulated in GR General Residential Zoning District.

3)

Private or semi-private club, lodge, union hall or social center.

4)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

5)

Pharmacy, drug store, etc.

710.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any OC Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Combination of residential and commercial use on separate levels as defined in Section 503.4, provided that all dwelling units have direct access to the abutting street or parking area.

2)

Community hospitals or inpatient clinics, including any function such as cafeterias and laundries which relate directly to the operation of the hospital or clinic and are contained within the confines of said hospital or clinic, provided such uses are in compliance with the provisions of Subsection 724.3.

3)

Any educational facilities directly related to an authorized hospital or the Glynn County Board of Health, and under the supervision and control of an authorized hospital or the Glynn County Board of Health, provided such uses are in compliance with the provisions of Subsection 724.3.

4)

Single and multi-story dormitories or living quarters for the staff and/or student body of an authorized hospital or its related activities, including eating and laundry facilities, provided such uses are in compliance with the provisions of Subsection 724.3.

5)

Private child care center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery provided:

a)

Buildings or structures shall have a minimum of 35 square feet per child of useable space within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child and a fence four feet in height;

c)

All facilities shall meet state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care centers; and

d)

The plans for such facilities shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the Glynn County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the Building Official.

6)

Industrialized Dwelling, provided:

a)

The home is installed on a permanent foundation consisting of a concrete slab, pilings or piers, or masonry, and comparable in composition, appearance, and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in conventional residential construction with venting adequate to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements;

b)

The structure bears a DCA insignia; and

c)

No industrialized dwelling may be installed in the St. Simons Village Preservation District as outlined in Section 709.

710.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in OC Office Commercial Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 3,000 square feet.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 30 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 20 feet.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet for side yard requirements pertaining to corner lots, see Article VI, Section 604.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 45 feet.
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

7)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in OC Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

8)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in OC Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

9)

St. Simons Village Preservation District:
 Areas of OC Office Commercial which are located in the area designated as the Village Preservation District are subject to all conditions set forth in this Section and Section 709. St. Simons Village Preservation District.

10)

All conditional uses shall require site plan approval.

(O-2008-08, 7/17/08)

711.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the LC Zoning District be developed and reserved for local or neighborhood oriented business purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to 1) encourage the formation and continuance of a stable, healthy and compatible environment for uses that are located so as to provide nearby residential areas with convenient shopping and service facilities; 2) reduce traffic and parking congestion; 3) avoid the development of "strip" business districts; and 4) discourage industrial and other encroachment capable of adversely affecting the localized commercial character of the district.

711.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any LC Zoning District:

1)

Retail business involving the sale of merchandise on the premises:

a)

Antique store, gift, curio, hobby or toy shop.

b)

Appliance, radio or television store.

c)

Art supply store.

d)

Book, magazine or newspaper shop.

e)

Clothing, millinery, shoe or hat store.

f)

Drug store or pharmacy, candy store or florist shop.

g)

Fruit, nut or vegetable store.

h)

Grocery store.

i)

Hardware store, sporting goods store or paint store.

j)

Household furnishings store.

k)

Music store or record shop.

l)

Notion, five and ten cent, general or variety store.

m)

Office supply or equipment store.

n)

Package liquor store.

o)

Photographic and/or camera supply store or studio.

p)

Marina.

2)

Business involving the rendering of a personal service or the repair and servicing of small equipment, specifically including:

a)

Appliance, radio or television repair shop.

b)

Bank, savings and loan association, personal loan agency and branches.

c)

Barber shop, beauty shop, or combination thereof.

d)

Bicycle repair and sales shop.

e)

Dressmaker, seamstress or tailor.

f)

Dry cleaning self-service and/or laundry self-service facility.

g)

Furniture repair or upholstering.

h)

Insurance agency.

i)

Jewelry, watch repair shop, locksmith or gunsmith.

j)

Medical, dental or chiropractic office, outpatient clinic and/or laboratory.

k)

Office for governmental, business, professional or general purposes.

l)

Public utility business office.

m)

Real estate agency.

n)

School offering instruction in art, music, dancing, drama or similar cultural activity.

o)

Secretarial or telephone answering service.

p)

Shoe repair shop.

q)

Telegraph office or telephone exchange.

3)

Radio and/or television station.

4)

Private or semi-private club, lodge, union hall or social center.

5)

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship.

6)

Residential use lawfully existing within the district at the time of adoption of this ordinance.

7)

Off-street commercial parking lot.

8)

Government owned or operated use, building, facility or land.

9)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

10)

Auto accessory store with no outside storage.

11)

Retail bakery.

12)

Restaurants.

13)

Dry cleaning or laundry pickup outlet.

14)

Meat, fish or poultry retail shop.

15)

Pet shop with no outside kennels.

16)

Indoor movie theaters.

711.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any LC Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Automobile service station provided that:

a)

All pumps are setback at least 15 feet from the right-of-way line of all abutting streets; and

b)

Paved parking and/or service areas are separated from adjoining residential properties by a suitable planting screen, fence, or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade.

2)

Public utility substation or other essential services, provided that:

a)

Such use is enclosed by a painted or chain-linked fence or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade;

b)

There is no storage of vehicles or equipment on the premises; and

c)

A landscaped strip not less than five feet in width is planted and suitably maintained.

3)

Combination of residential and commercial use, as defined in Section 503.4, provided that all dwelling units have direct access to an abutting street or parking area.

4)

Temporary uses in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

5)

Private child care center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery provided:

a)

Buildings and structures which shall have a minimum of 35 square feet per child of useable space within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child and a fence four feet high;

c)

Facilities shall meet state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care centers; and

d)

The plans for such facilities shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the approval of the Glynn County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the Building Official.

711.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in LC Local Commercial Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 3,000 square feet.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 30 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 Ten feet.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet.
 For side yard requirements pertaining to corner lots, see Article VI, Section 604.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

7)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in LC Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

8)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in LC Zoning Districts including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

9)

All conditional uses shall require site plan approval.

(O-2008-08, 7/17/08)

712.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the GC Zoning District be developed and reserved for general business purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a compatible and economically healthy environment for regionally oriented business, financial, service and professional uses which benefit from being located in close proximity to each other, and to discourage any encroachment by industrial, residential or other uses considered capable of adversely affecting the commercial character of the district.

712.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GC Zoning District:

1)

Business involving the rendering of a personal service.

2)

Retail and wholesale business.

3)

Private or semi-private club, lodge, union hall or social center.

4)

Church, synagogue, temple or other place of worship.

5)

Off-street commercial parking lot or parking garage.

6)

Hotel, tourist home or motel.

7)

Commercial trade, vocational or private school.

8)

Truck and/or transportation terminal provided that:

a)

Paved acceleration and deceleration lanes at least ten feet in width and 100 feet in length, respectively, are furnished and maintained where trucks enter or leave terminal sites;

b)

No safety hazard or impediment to traffic movement is produced as a result of such operation; and

c)

Sites for such facilities have direct access to major streets or controlled access highways.

9)

Restaurants, except in the St. Simons Village Preservation District. (See Section 709.)

10)

Radio or television station or transmission tower.

11)

Public utility installation or other essential service.

12)

Office building or office for governmental, business, professional or general purposes.

13)

Repair garage except those which involve the open yard storage of junk, salvage, used automotive equipment parts or materials.

14)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

15)

Newspaper publishing plant provided that the requirements for parking, loading and unloading conform to those for industrial buildings, as set forth in Sections 611 and 612.

16)

Any educational facilities directly related to an authorized hospital or the Glynn County Board of Health, and under the supervision of said authorized hospital or the Glynn County Board of Health, provided such uses are in compliance with the provisions of Section 724.3.

17)

Telecommunications Facilities - provided the requirements of Article XIV Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance are met.

712.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any GC Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 704:

1)

Combination residential and commercial use on separate levels as defined in Section 503.4 provided that all dwelling units have direct access to the street or parking area.

2)

Retail or wholesale business involving the open yard sale of merchandise on the premises, such as automobiles, mobile homes and travel trailers, except those uses which involve open yard storage of junk, salvage, used auto parts or building materials.

3)

Automobile service station provided that:

a)

All pumps are setback at least 15 feet from the right-of-way line of any street; and

b)

Paved parking and/or service areas are separate from adjoining residential properties by a suitable planting screen, fence, or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade.

4)

Animal hospital and/or boarding facility provided all boarding arrangements are maintained within a building and no noise connected with the operation of the facility is perceptible beyond the premises.

5)

Community hospitals or clinics, including any function such as cafeteria and laundries which are related directly to the operation of the hospital or clinic and are contained within the confines of said hospital or clinic, and provided such uses are in compliance with the provisions of Section 724.3.

6)

Single or multi-story dormitories or living quarters for the staff and/or student body of an authorized hospital or its related activities, including eating and laundry facilities, provided such dormitories and sleeping quarters are under the supervision and control of an authorized hospital, and provided such users are in compliance with the provisions of Section 724.3.

7)

Public or private care homes, provided such facilities conform with the requirements of the Georgia State Board of Health, provided plans for such facilities receive the written approval of the Glynn County Board of Health and the County Fire Chief to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the Building Official and provided that such use conforms with the provisions of Section 724.3 pertaining to care homes.

8)

Temporary uses in compliance with the provisions of Section 906.

9)

Private child care center, kindergarten or pre-school nursery provided:

a)

Buildings or structures shall have a minimum of 35 square feet per child of useable space within the building;

b)

Outdoor play areas shall have a minimum of 100 square feet per child and a fence four feet in height;

c)

All facilities shall meet state and local requirements and codes for the operation of child care centers; and

d)

The plans for such facilities shall receive the written approval of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and the Glynn County Fire Chief prior to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the Building Official.

Special Uses.

1)

Amusement center and outdoor commercial recreation facilities, but not including drive-in theater.

2)

Drinking establishments, except in the St. Simons Village Preservation District which are also subject to the St. Simons Village Preservation Ordinance (See Section 709.), provided a site plan is approved which includes parking, lighting and noise control. The plan shall also show any residential property within 500 feet of the proposed location.

3)

Restaurants and/or drinking establishments in the St. Simons Village Preservation District shall meet the following requirements:

a)

If a property used for restaurant and/or drinking establishment is located adjacent to residential zoned properties, then a ten-foot development setback will be required along all property lines adjoining the residential property. In the ten-foot setback area a six-foot high solid fence or similar construction material as used on the neighboring properties will be required. The fence will also require a planting screen of four feet high on both sides in order to make the fence in harmony with the neighboring residential properties.

An exception from the ten-foot setback will be allowed when the restaurant and/or drinking establishment uses an existing structure without any increase in building footprint greater then 20 percent and the alterations and improvements keep the architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of the existing building or structure. When an existing structure is used, a six-foot high fence will also be required along all property lines adjoining residential zoned properties.

b)

If an applicant has met the criteria for a special use permit for a restaurant or drinking establishment in the General Commercial District, the Glynn County Board of Commissioners has the right to place certain provisions on the Special Use Permit to control the use of excessive or disruptive lighting and sound system. The Commission has the right to control outside patio and deck serving areas, to control location of dumpsters and waste refuse containers and require protective screening and buffering from adjoining properties. Any violations of any conditions of a Special Use Permit could result in a revocation of the permit.

c)

Restaurants and/or drinking establishments having patron space no larger than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet and 32 person seating capacity will be allowed as a special use only when parking spaces on site are provided to meet the total number of spaces required as per Section 611.6 "Number of Parking Spaces Required" for restaurant use. Parking requirements to be determined by total patron space including outside patios, decks and sidewalk seating areas.

d)

Restaurants and/or drinking establishments having patron space larger than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet or 32-person seating capacity will be allowed as a special use only when parking spaces on site are provided to meet 50 percent of the total number of spaces required as in Section 611.6 "Number of Parking Spaces Required" of the Glynn County Zoning Ordinance for restaurant use and an additional parking requirement of 100 percent of what is required is provided in the St. Simons Village Preservation District by one of the following:

i.

Provide a private parking area for customers and employees adjacent to the use or on properly zoned property within 100 feet of the use.

ii.

Provide a public parking area within the district or on properly zoned property with 500 feet of the use.

e)

Restaurants and drinking establishments in the St. Simons Village Preservation District, the following requirements shall be required on both restaurants and drinking establishments in the General Commercial Village Preservation District:

i.

Owner/Developer to provide the following as part of his application for a special use and meet all requirements of Section 904 of the Glynn County Zoning Ordinance for special uses.

ii.

Plans showing over-all dimensions, customer seating area with total number of seats, including any outside patio, deck and sidewalk seating and any area of proposed expansion.

iii.

Applicant shall present and define any special or unusual activities of the business such as sound system entertainment, lighting and business hours.

iv.

Proposed total number of employees and designated areas for employee parking.

v.

Any special provisions the applicant is willing to make for parking, such as providing off-street parking or improvement to on-street parking in order to provide additional spaces in the Village Area, and to prevent over flow of parking into adjoining residential areas.

4)

Museum, auditorium, theater, exhibition hall, or related facility.

712.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in GC General Commercial Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 1,875 square feet.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 25 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 None.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 No side yards are required.
 The provisions of Article VI, Section 604, pertaining to corner lots, shall not apply to GC Zoning Districts.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 None.
 The provisions of Article VI, Section 605, pertaining to double frontage lots, shall not apply in GC Zoning Districts.

6)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in GC Zoning Districts, shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements. In a GC district located within the Village Preservation Overlay District a governmental use, museum, auditorium, theater, exhibition hall, or similar use may be permitted with fewer than the required number of parking spaces. Such reduction shall require review and approval of a special use permit, approval of which requires the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners to find that adequate parking is available on-site or within the overlay district through a parking agreement consistent with Section 611 of this ordinance.

7)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in GC Zoning Districts including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

8)

Maximum Building Height:
 60 feet, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

9)

St. Simons Village Preservation District:
 Areas of General Commercial Zoning which are located in the area designated as the Village Preservation District are subject to all conditions set forth in this Section and Section 709. St. Simons Village Preservation District.

10)

All conditional and special uses shall require site plan approval.

(O-2006-07, 5/18/06; O-2008-08, 7/17/08)

713.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the HC Zoning District be developed and reserved for commercial uses which primarily render a service or cater to tourists, vacationers, truckers, and the traveling public in general. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to: 1) encourage the formation and continuance of a compatible environment for highway oriented uses; 2) ensure adequate and properly designed means of ingress and egress; and 3) discourage any encroachment by industrial, residential or other uses capable of adversely affecting the specialized character of the district.

713.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any HC Zoning District:

1)

Amusement centers and outdoor commercial recreation facilities such as drive-in theaters, but not including miniature auto racing tracks.

2)

Truck and/or transportation terminal provided that:

a)

Paved acceleration and deceleration lanes at least ten feet in width and 100 feet in length are furnished and maintained where trucks enter or leave terminal sites;

b)

No safety hazard or impediment to traffic movement is produced as a result of such operation; and

c)

Sites for such facilities have direct access to major streets or controlled access highways.

3)

Retail or wholesale business involving the open yard sale of merchandise on the premises, such as automobiles, mobile homes and travel trailers, except those uses which involve open yard storage of junk, salvage, used auto parts or building materials.

4)

Business involving the rendering of a personal service.

5)

Private or semi-private club, lodge, union hall or social center.

6)

Church, synagogue, temple or other place of worship.

7)

Off-street commercial parking lot or parking garage.

8)

Hotel, tourist home or motel.

9)

Commercial trade, vocational or private school.

10)

Restaurants.

11)

Radio or television station and/or transmission tower.

12)

Public utility installation or other essential service.

13)

Office building or office for governmental, business, professional or general purposes.

14)

Repair garage except those which involve the open yard storage of junk, salvage, used automotive equipment parts or materials.

15)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

16)

Newspaper publishing plant provided that the requirement for parking, loading and unloading conform to those for industrial buildings, as set forth in Section 611 and 612.

17)

Any educational facilities directly related to an authorized hospital or the Glynn County Board of Health, and under the supervision of said authorized hospital or the Glynn County Board of Health, provided such uses are in compliance with the provisions of Section 724.3.

18)

Retail or wholesale business.

19)

Telecommunications Facilities - provided the requirements of Article XIV Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance are met.

713.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any HC Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Car wash provided that:

a)

An off-street paved parking area capable of accommodating not less than one-half of hourly vehicle washing capacity awaiting entrance to the washing process is suitably located and maintained on the premises (such space to contain at least 200 square feet per waiting vehicle);

b)

No safety hazard or impediment to traffic movement is created by the operation of such an establishment.

2)

Temporary use in compliance with the provision of Section 905.

3)

Automobile service station provided that:

a)

All pumps are setback at least 15 feet from the right-of-way line of any street; and

b)

Paved parking and/or service areas are separate from adjoining residential properties by a suitable planting screen, fence, or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade.

4)

Animal hospital and/or boarding facility provided all boarding arrangements are maintained within a building and no noise connected with the operation of the facility is perceptible beyond the premises.

5)

Community hospitals or clinics, including any function such as cafeteria and laundries which are related directly to the operation of the hospital or clinic and are contained within the confines of said hospital or clinic, and provided such uses are in compliance with the provisions of Section 724.3.

6)

Single or multi-story dormitories or living quarters for the staff and/or student body of an authorized hospital or its related activities, including eating and laundry facilities, provided such dormitories and sleeping quarters are under the supervision and control of an authorized hospital, and provided such users are in compliance with the provisions of Section 724.3.

7)

Public or private care homes, provided such facilities conform with the requirements of the Georgia State Board of Health, provided plans for such facilities receive the written approval of the Glynn County Board of Health and the County Fire Chief to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation, copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the Building Official and provided that such use conforms with the provisions of Section 724.3 pertaining to care homes.

8)

Mini-warehouses, meeting the following requirements:

a)

Lot size of three acres or less;

b)

Consisting of ten units or more;

c)

Adequate buffers;

d)

Direct access to a major street or controlled access highway;

e)

Mini-warehouse developments may include an on-site manager's residence, which shall mean a one-family dwelling unit, no larger than 2,000 square feet of heated living. Accessory uses to one-family dwelling units shall not be permitted.

9)

Recreational Vehicle Park on a minimum size of three (acres, provided there is direct paved access to an arterial road, maximum density will be 15 units per acre. Site plan approval shall be granted by the Zoning and Development Review staff.

10)

Mixed Retail and Wholesale Printing Operations, provided that:

a)

The business employs no more than 15 persons at the site location; and

b)

That parking be provided based on the retail gross floor area, plus one space for each employee.

Special Uses.

1)

Drinking establishments, provided a site plan is approved which includes parking, lighting and noise control. The plan shall also show any residential property within 500 feet of the proposed location.

2)

Flea Market/Farmers Market, meeting the following requirements:

a)

Lot size of three acres or more;

b)

All sales area to be under roof or in permanently designated sales area;

c)

Customer parking shall be provided at a rate of one space for each 200 square feet of sales area;

d)

All customer access drives shall require paving with actual parking spaces surfaced with shell, gravel or other suitable dust-free material meeting the approval of the Building Official;

e)

Protective screening will be required at all property lines to visibly separate this use from any adjoining property. This buffer to consist of either a six-foot fence or a six-foot planting screen, meeting the approval of the Building Official. Said buffer to be installed prior to a final inspection or occupancy certificate being issued;

f)

Other conditions determined by the County Commission to satisfy the requirements of Section 904.3.

713.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in HC Highway Commercial Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 6,000 square feet.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 60 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 25 feet.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet.
 For side yard requirements pertaining to corner lots, See Article VI, Section 604.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

7)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in HC Zoning Districts, shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

8)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in HC Zoning Districts including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

9)

All conditional and special uses shall require site plan approval.

(O-2002-05, 2/7/02; O-2008-08, 7/17/08)

714.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the FC Freeway Commercial District be developed and reserved for businesses and specified public and semi-public uses serving the primary needs of limited access highway facility users. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to: 1) discourage the unwarranted overloading of interchanges and interchange feeder routes with traffic by restricting uses largely to those businesses serving the primary needs of the traveling public; 2) encourage safe, rapid, and efficient traffic movement on or near interchange facilities by appropriate spacing of uses and their access facilities; 3) encourage the development of attractive entrances to the urban areas; and 4) protect the vested community interest in these interchanges as community "front doors" by discouraging encroachment by premature or inappropriate mixtures of land use debilitating to their special character.

714.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any FC Zoning District:

1)

Amusement or entertainment facility.

2)

Automobile service station provided that:

a)

All pumps are setback at least 15 feet from the right-of-way line of any street; and

b)

Paved parking and/or service areas are separated from adjoining residential properties by a suitable planting screen, fence, or wall at least six feet in height above finished grade.

3)

Office building.

4)

Drinking establishments, provided a site plan is approved by the Planning Commission which includes parking, lighting and noise control. The plan shall also show any residential property with 500 feet of the proposed location.

5)

Commercial parking lot.

6)

Restaurants.

7)

Repair garage.

8)

Motel or hotel, along with its customary accessory personal service uses and retail uses as well as accessory swimming pools, putting green, auditoriums, and exhibition halls, provided all accessory uses are designed as integral parts of the principal use building or building complex.

9)

Outdoor advertising sign.

10)

Public park or private commercial recreational area.

11)

Vehicle and boats sales and service.

12)

Retail business serving the needs of tourists and the traveling public.

Specifically permitted are:

a)

Antique store.

b)

Book, magazine or newspaper shop.

c)

Candy or confectionery shop.

d)

Drug store or pharmacy.

e)

Florist.

f)

Fruit, nut or vegetable shop.

g)

Gift or curio shop.

h)

Grocery store.

i)

Beer, wine and/or package liquor store.

j)

Photographic or camera supply store.

k)

Sporting goods store.

l)

Travel agency and related services.

m)

Outlet store.

13)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

14)

Telecommunications Facilities - provided the requirements of Article XIV Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance are met.

714.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any FC Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 714.4 as well as the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Recreational Vehicle Park on a minimum site of three acres, provided there is direct paved access to an arterial road. Maximum density is 15 units per acre and site plan approval by the Glynn County Planning Commission is required.

2)

Mixed Retail and Wholesale Printing Operations, provided that:

a)

The business employs no more than 15 persons at the site location; and

b)

That parking be provided based on the retail gross floor area, plus one space for each employee.

Special Uses.

1)

Flea Market/Farmers Market, meeting the following requirements:

a)

Lot size of three acres or more;

b)

All sales area to be under roof or in permanently designated sales area;

c)

Customer parking shall be provided at a rate of one space for each 200 square feet of sales area;

d)

All customer access drives shall require paving with actual parking spaces surfaced with shell, gravel or other suitable dust-free material meeting the approval of the Building Official;

e)

Protective screening will be required at all property lines to visibly separate this use from any adjoining property. This buffer to consist of either a six-foot fence or a six-foot planting screen, meeting the approval of the Building Official. Said buffer to be installed prior to a final inspection or occupancy certificate being issued;

f)

Other conditions determined by the County Commission to satisfy the requirements of Section 904.3.

714.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses in FC Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

All lights or lighting arrangements used shall be directed away from adjoining or nearby residential properties.

2)

A landscaped planting strip at least ten feet in width shall be provided and maintained along the front property line between the principal use or structures and any adjoining major street or frontage road.

3)

Curb cuts, access points and other means of vehicular ingress and egress to and from private property shall be regulated in accordance with the requirements as set forth in Section 614.

4)

Minimum Lot Area:
 6,000 square feet.

5)

Minimum Lot Width:
 60 feet.

6)

Minimum Front Yard:
 20 feet, if measured from frontage road.
 70 feet, if measured from major street.

7)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Ten feet from each side.
 For side yard requirements pertaining to corner lots, see Article VI, Section 604.

8)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 20 feet.

9)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.
 60 feet subject to the approval of the Fire Chief and/or State Fire Marshall.
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

10)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in FC Zoning Districts, shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

11)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in FC Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

715.1

Intent of District. To encourage the formulation and continuation of a compatible and economically healthy environment for professional, business and residential uses which benefit from being located in close proximity to each other; and to discourage any encroachment by uses considered capable of adversely affecting the commercial character of the district.

715.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the VMU Zoning District:

1)

Antique Store.

2)

Art gallery and art supply store.

3)

Bait and/or fishing tackle supply store.

4)

Bank, savings and loan association, personal loan agency and/or branches.

5)

Barber shop, beauty shop, or combination thereof.

6)

Bicycle repair, rental or sales shop.

7)

Book, magazine, newspaper or cigar shop.

8)

Clothing Store.

9)

Florist shop.

10)

Grocery store. Not exceeding 10,000 square feet of total area.

11)

Gift or curio shop.

12)

Hardware store.

13)

Hobby or toy shop.

14)

Hotel, motel or bed and breakfast.

15)

Jewelry sales with jewelry or watch repair.

16)

Package liquor and wine store.

17)

Music store.

18)

Offices for governmental, business and professional purposes.

19)

Parking garage or lot.

20)

Pharmacy, apothecary, or drug store.

21)

Photographic studio, photographic, camera supply or service store.

22)

Private or semi-private club, lodge, union hall or social center.

23)

Residential use lawfully existing within the district at the time of adoption of this ordinance.

24)

School offering instruction in art, music, dancing, drama, or similar cultural activity.

25)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

715.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Restaurants. The definition of a restaurant in the VMU District shall refer to any retail establishment where 25 percent of its gross business sales are devoted to serving prepared food or drink, either prepared on the premises or elsewhere, which is offered to the general public to be consumed either on the premises or take-out. This includes bakeries, candy stores, ice cream parlors, concessions or any similar type of food service business. Restaurants are subject to the following conditions:

a)

When a restaurant is located adjacent to residential zoned properties, a 15- foot setback is required adjoining the residential property with an eight-foot high solid wall or construction material similar to that used on the neighboring properties will be required.

b)

Studies showing proposed operating levels of lighting and sound systems onsite and in the adjacent residential zone shall be submitted at time of site plan review. All lighting adjacent to residential zoning shall be shielded or baffled to prevent direct viewing of the light source or glare as required in Section 622.

c)

An applicant shall provide with the site plan the total number of employees proposed for the restaurant and shall depict the areas designated for employee parking. Such parking may be provided either on street or off street. Further, the applicant shall provide the location of any remote parking which must comply with the applicable parking provisions of with this ordinance and shall be provided within the district.

d)

The site plan shall also show location of dumpsters and outside refuse containers, service delivery area and all screening of this area. Dumpsters that are not internal to the building shall not be utilized after 10:00 PM.

2)

Combination residential and commercial use on separate levels as defined in Section 503.4.

715.4

Special Uses.

1)

Outside display of merchandise for sale, as an accessory to a permitted use, provided that:

a)

Merchandise located in a pedestrian way shall not exceed 20 feet in width;

b)

Merchandise is displayed so that it does not obstruct pedestrian access;

c)

Outside display and sales can only occur within the period specified in the special use permit; or

d)

Outside sales and storage permitted on public rights-of-way or sidewalks is specifically authorized by the Glynn County Board of Commissioners.

2)

Fairs, carnivals and other major public gatherings are allowed for up to four consecutive days.

3)

Drinking Establishments. In addition to the requirements outlined in 715.3 1) above, the Glynn County Board of Commissioners has the authority to place certain conditions on the Special Use Permit for a drinking establishment to restrict the use of excessive or disruptive activities of the business. The Commission shall have the authority to restrict outside patio and deck serving areas and to require protective screening and buffering from adjoining properties. Any violations of any of the conditions of a Special Use Permit may be the basis for the revocation of the permit.

715.5

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance uses permitted in the Village Mixed Use (VMU) Zoning District shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Net Developmental Area:
 1,875 square feet per lot.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 25 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 None.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 None.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 None.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.

7)

Maximum Density:
 35 Sleeping rooms per net acre.

8)

Off-Street Parking:

a)

Off-street parking and loading requirements for use of a structure existing at the time of adoption of this Section shall be waived.

b)

Alterations to a structure that result in the addition of square footage to the structure shall be required to meet the parking required by Section 611 for the additional square footage. Parking may be provided onsite or within convenient walking distance as provided for in Section 611.3. The addition shall not remove any existing onsite parking. Additionally, existing onsite parking shall not be removed unless the corresponding building area established in Section 611 is removed.

c)

New residential uses shall provide off-street parking as required by Article VI.

9)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in VMU Zoning District, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

715.6

Existing Uses: Existing conforming uses in place at the date of adoption of this Section which are rendered noncompliant by this Section shall be treated as non-conforming uses in accordance with Section 607.

(O-2009-09, 11/19/09; Ord. No. O-2022-01, 2/17/2022)

716.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the Shopping Center District be developed and reserved for new shopping centers not presently zoned and may be applied to existing shopping centers meeting the general requirements set out in this Section. Shopping centers are intended to provide for the grouping of commercial buildings on a single parcel of land in such a manner to produce a planned unit development. The terms of this ordinance shall not be retroactive, however, any expansion of an existing center in this district which amount to a 50 percent or more increase in GLA shall comply with the minimum standards set out below.

716.2

Permitted Uses. The following permitted uses shall be permitted in an SC Zoning District:

1)

Retail establishment for the sale of:

a)

Hardware, dry goods and general merchandise.

b)

Foods including dairy products and bakery products baked on the premises.

c)

Clothing and accessories.

d)

Household appliance, radios and television sets.

e)

Drugs and sundries.

f)

Package liquors, books and stationary.

g)

Sporting goods, jewelry, flowers, tobacco, newspapers and magazines.

h)

Cameras, photo supplies, art and hobby supplies.

i)

Variety store, gift shop and pet shop.

j)

Paint, glass and wallpaper.

k)

Office equipment, musical instruments, antiques, furs and optical goods.

2)

Service establishment such as:

a)

Self-service laundries and dry cleaners.

b)

Small household appliance repair shop.

c)

Hat and shoe repair shop.

d)

Barber and beauty shop.

e)

Post office substations.

f)

Professional and business offices.

g)

Travel agencies and employment office.

h)

Tailors and dressmakers.

i)

Cafeterias and restaurants (but not drive-in).

j)

Photographic, dance or music studios.

k)

Banks and financial institutions.

l)

Fitness salons and gymnasiums.

m)

Bars, taverns or nightclubs.

3)

Department stores.

4)

Indoor motion picture theaters.

5)

Commercial recreation establishments.

6)

Temporary display of boats, cars or other such items indoors.

716.3

Other Requirements.

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 Ten acres.

2)

Minimum Frontage on a Public Street:
 300 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 100 feet for all buildings.
 30 feet for parking, provided that not less than 20 feet of the required yard is devoted to grass, shrubs, or other landscaping.

4)

Minimum Side and Rear Yards:
 100 feet from all abutting residentially zoned land.
 50 feet from all other zoning districts.
 A minimum of 20 feet on all side and rear yards shall be devoted to grass, shrubs, or other landscaping.

5)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.

6)

Maximum Lot Coverage for Buildings and Paving:
 80 percent.

7)

Open Space, including landscaping area:
 20 percent, the total area of the parking lot shall contain a minimum of five percent landscaped islands.

8)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in the SC Zoning District shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

9)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in the SC Zoning District, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

10)

No more than three access points to the shopping center (including out parcels) shall be located on any one public street.

11)

Reserved.

(O-2008-08, 7/17/08)

Note— Ordinance O-2007-14, adopted September 6, 2007, provided that "the Glynn County Zoning Ordinance shall be amended and the existing Section 717 shall be deleted in its entirety and that properties so designated shall hereby be designated PD and shall be subject to the their current development texts and Section 723 requirements as proposed and that Section 717 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

"RESERVED"

718.1

Intent of District. it is the intent of this Section that the LI zoning district be developed and reserved for light industrial uses which are not significantly objectionable, in terms of noise, odor, fumes, etc. to surrounding properties. the regulations which apply within this district are designed to: 1) encourage the formation and continuance of a compatible environment for uses generally classified to be light industrial in nature; 2) protect and reserve undeveloped areas in Glynn County which are suitable for such industries; and 3) discourage encroachment by those residential, commercial and other uses capable of adversely affecting the industrial character of the district. All limited industrial uses shall be required to apply for site plan approval and comply with Article VI, Section 619 of this Zoning Ordinance.

718.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any LI Zoning District:

1)

Research and experimental laboratory.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Public utility installation.

4)

Agricultural farm containing ten or more acres.

5)

Horticultural nursery containing ten or more acres.

6)

Radio and/or television station and/or transmission tower.

7)

Repair garage.

8)

Office building and/or offices for governmental, business, professional or general purposes.

9)

Commercial trade or vocational school.

10)

Off-street commercial parking lot or garage, as well as off-street parking or storage area for customer, client, or employee owned vehicles.

11)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

12)

Any industrial use which involves manufacturing, processing, assembly, or storage operations, provided that:

a)

Said manufacturing, processing, assembly or storage in no way involves any junk or salvage operations;

b)

That there is no open storage of junk or salvage; and

c)

That no noise, vibration, smoke, gas, fume, odor, dust, fire hazard, dangerous radiation or other injurious or obnoxious conditions result from the operation.

13)

Wholesale business outlet, provided that there is no open storage of junk or salvage materials of any type in conjunction with the operation.

14)

Animal hospital and/or boarding facility provided all boarding arrangements are maintained within a building and no noise connected with the operation of the facility is discernible beyond the premises.

15)

Retail business provided such business is:

a)

Incidental to a permitted use;

b)

Located on the same premises as a permitted use; and

c)

Involves no open storage of any type.

16)

Watchman or caretaker's one-family dwelling accessory to a permitted use provided that such related dwelling is occupied by a person employed by the industry, and meeting the requirements of Section 609.1.

17)

Dwelling accessory to a permitted agricultural or horticultural use provided that such related dwelling is occupied only by persons employed directly on the premises; plus accessory use for such dwelling in compliance with Section 609.1

18)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

19)

Telecommunications Facilities - provided the requirements of Article XIV Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance are met.

20)

School offering instruction in art, music, dance, drama, gymnastics, cheerleading, or other similar cultural activity.

21)

Gym or fitness studio.

718.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on conditional basis in any LI Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Warehouse of other storage facility provided that all access and service areas are paved.

2)

Automobile service station provided that:

a)

All pumps are setback at least 15 feet from the right-of-way line of any street;

b)

That there is no open storage of any type in conjunction with the operation; and

c)

That all access and services areas are paved.

3)

Truck or transportation terminal provided that:

a)

Paved acceleration and deceleration lanes at least ten feet in width and 100 feet in length are furnished and maintained where trucks or other vehicles enter or leave terminal sites located adjacent to major streets or controlled access highways;

b)

No safety hazard or impediment to traffic movement is produced on any access road; and

c)

No storage of any type is conducted in connection with the operation.

4)

Open yard use for the sale, rental, cannibalizing, dismantling and/or storage of new, used, salvage and/or junk materials or equipment, provided that:

a)

Such uses are separated from adjoining properties by a suitable planting screen, fence or wall at least six feet in height for purposes of improving the aesthetic values of said adjoining properties;

b)

Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all right-of-way lines; and

c)

No burning of materials or products is conducted on the premises except by means approved by the Glynn County Engineer.

Special Use.

1)

Flea Market/Farmers Market, meeting the following requirements:

a)

Lot size of three acres or more;

b)

All sales area to be under roof or in permanently designated sales area;

c)

Customer parking shall be provided at a rate of one space for each 200 square feet of sales area;

d)

All customer access drives shall require paving with actual parking spaces surfaced with shell, gravel or other suitable dust-free material meeting the approval of the Building Official;

e)

Protective screening will be required at all property lines to visibly separate this use from any adjoining property. This buffer to consist of either a six-foot fence or a six-foot planting screen, meeting the approval of the Building Official. Said buffer to be installed prior to a final inspection or occupancy certificate being issued; and

f)

Other conditions determined by the County Commission to satisfy the requirements of Section 904.3.

718.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance uses permitted in the LI Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 One acre.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 100 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 25 feet.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 25 feet.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 25 feet.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 60 feet.

7)

Additional Requirements:
 Uses permitted in LI Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

8)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in LI Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

(O-2002-13, 7/2/02; Ord. No. O-2022-11, 11/17/2022)

719.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the BI zoning district be developed and reserved for basic or primary types of industrial uses which involve extensive manufacturing, processing or assembly operations and/or serve as large employment centers. the regulations which apply within this district are designed to: 1) encourage the formation and continuance of a compatible environment for industries which require sizeable tracts of land and/or employ large numbers of workers; 2) protect and reserve undeveloped areas in Glynn County which is suitable for such industries; and 3) discourage any encroachment by residential, commercial or other uses capable of adversely affecting the basic industrial character of the district. All basic industrial uses shall be required to apply for site plan approval and comply with Article VI, Section 619 of this Zoning Ordinance.

719.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any BI Zoning District:

1)

Any industrial use which involves manufacturing, processing or assembly operations, or the storage and sale of heavy materials, products or equipment; but not including junk or salvage yards or uses which may cause injurious or obnoxious noise, vibration, smoke, gas, fume, odor, dust, fire hazard, dangerous radiation or other conditions objectionable to adjacent or nearby areas.

2)

Warehouse.

3)

Research and experimental laboratory.

4)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land, other than a school, playground, park, care home or cultural facility.

5)

Public utility installation.

6)

Animal hospital and/or boarding facility.

7)

Agricultural farm containing ten or more acres.

8)

Horticultural nursery containing ten or more acres.

9)

Bulk storage of petroleum or petroleum products.

10)

Dredging, landfill or the extraction of natural materials.

11)

Radio and/or television station and/or transmitting tower.

12)

Repair garage.

13)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

14)

Retail or wholesale business or service provided such business or service is:

a)

Incidental to an industrial use; and

b)

Located on the same premises as the industrial business.

15)

A watchman or caretakers one-family dwelling accessory to a permitted use provided that such related dwelling is occupied by a person employed by the industry, and meeting the requirements of Section 609.1.

16)

Dwelling accessory to a permitted agricultural or horticultural use provided that such related dwelling is occupied only by persons employed directly on the premises; plus accessory use for such dwelling in compliance with Section 609.1.

17)

Private recreation facility provided such facility is:

a)

Incidental to a permitted use; and

b)

Located on the same premises as the permitted use.

18)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

19)

Telecommunications Facilities - provided the requirements of Article XIV Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance are met.

719.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on conditional basis in any BI Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Truck or transportation terminal provided that:

a)

Paved acceleration and deceleration lanes at least ten feet in width and 100 feet in length are furnished and maintained where trucks or other vehicles enter or leave terminal sites located adjacent to major streets or controlled access highways; and

b)

No safety hazard or impediment to traffic movement is produced on any access road.

2)

Open yard use of the sale, rental, cannibalizing, dismantling and/or storage of new, used, salvage and/or junk materials or equipment, provided that:

a)

Such uses are separated from adjoining properties by a suitable planting screen, fence or wall at least six feet in height for purposes of improving the aesthetic values of said adjoining properties;

b)

Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all right-of-way lines; and

c)

No burning of materials or products is conducted on the premises except by means approved by the County Engineer.

Special Uses.

1)

Flea Market/Farmers Market, meeting the following requirements:

a)

Lot size of three acres or more;

b)

All sales area to be under roof or in permanently designated sales area;

c)

Customer parking shall be provided at a rate of one space for each 200 square feet of sales area;

d)

All customer access drives shall require paving with actual parking spaces surfaced with shell, gravel or other suitable dust-free material meeting the approval of the Building Official;

e)

Protective screening will be required at all property lines to visibly separate this use from any adjoining property. This buffer to consist of either a six-foot fence or a six-foot planting screen, meeting the approval of the Building Official. Said buffer to be installed prior to a final inspection or occupancy certificate being issued; and

f)

Other conditions determined by the County Commission to satisfy the requirements of Section 904.3.

719.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance uses permitted in the BI Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 Five acres.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 100 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 50 feet.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 20 feet except that when the property abuts a non-industrial district, 50 feet shall be required.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:20 feet except that where the property abuts a non-industrial district, 50 feet shall be required.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 60 feet subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

7)

Additional Requirements:
 Uses permitted in BI Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

8)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in BI Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

(O-2002-13; 7/2/02)

720.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the GI Zoning District be developed and reserved for general industrial purposes. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a compatible environment for all types of industrial, warehouse, terminal, laboratory and open yard storage operations or concerns; and to discourage any encroachment by residential developments or other uses capable of adversely affecting the industrial character of the district. All General Industrial uses shall be required to apply for Site Plan Approval and comply with Article VI, Section 619 of this Zoning Ordinance.

720.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GI Zoning District:

1)

Any industrial use which involves manufacturing, processing or assembly operations, or the storage and sale of heavy materials, products or equipment; but not including junk or salvage yards or uses which may cause injurious or obnoxious noise, vibration, smoke, gas, fume, odor, dust, fire hazard, dangerous radiation or conditions objectionable to adjacent or nearby areas.

2)

Warehouse.

3)

Research and experimental laboratory.

4)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land, other than a school, playground, park, care home or cultural facility.

5)

Public utility installation.

6)

Animal hospital and/or boarding facility.

7)

Agricultural farm containing ten or more acres.

8)

Horticultural nursery containing ten or more acres.

9)

Bulk storage of petroleum or petroleum products.

10)

Dredging, landfill or the extraction of natural materials.

11)

Radio or television station and/or transmitting tower.

12)

Repair garage.

13)

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 609.

14)

Retail or wholesale business or service provided such business or service is:

a)

Incidental to a permitted use; and

b)

Located on the same premises as the industrial business.

15)

Watchman or caretaker's one-family dwelling accessory to a permitted use provided that such related dwelling is occupied by a person employed by the industry, and meeting the requirements of Section 609.1.

16)

Dwelling accessory to a permitted agricultural or horticultural use provided that such related dwelling is occupied only by persons employed directly on the premises; plus accessory use for such dwelling in compliance with Section 609.1.

17)

Private recreation facility provided such facility is:

a)

Incidental to a permitted use; and

b)

Located on the same premises as the industrial business.

18)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

19)

Telecommunications Facilities - provided the requirements of Article XIV Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance are met.

720.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any GI Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Automobile service station provided:

a)

All pumps are setback at least 15 feet from the right-of-way line of any street;

b)

That there is no open storage of any type in conjunction with the operation; and

c)

That all access and service areas are paved.

2)

Truck or transportation terminal provided that:

a)

Paved acceleration and deceleration lanes at least ten feet in width and on 100 feet in length are furnished and maintained where trucks or other vehicles enter or leave terminal sites located adjacent to major streets or controlled access highways; and

b)

No safety hazard or impediment to traffic movement is produced on any access road.

3)

Open yard use for the sale, rental, cannibalizing, dismantling and/or storage of new, used, salvage and/or junk materials or equipment, provided that:

a)

Such uses are separated from adjoining properties by a suitable planting screen, fence, or wall at least six feet in height for purposes of improving the aesthetic values of said adjoining properties;

b)

Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all right-of-way lines; and

c)

No burning of materials or products is conducted on the premises except by means approved by the County Engineer.

4)

Temporary use in compliance with the provisions of Section 905.

Special Use.

1)

Flea Market/Farmers Market, meeting the following requirements:

a)

Lot size of three acres or more;

b)

All sales area to be under roof or in permanently designated sales area;

c)

Customer parking shall be provided at a rate of one space for each 200 square feet of sales area;

d)

All customer access drives shall require paving with actual parking spaces surfaced with shell, gravel or other suitable dust-free material meeting the approval of the Building Official;

e)

Protective screening will be required at all property lines to visibly separate this use from any adjoining property. This buffer to consist of either a six-foot fence or a six-foot planting screen, meeting the approval of the Building Official. Said buffer to be installed prior to a final inspection or occupancy certificate being issued.

720.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in GI Office Commercial Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 Three acres.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 100 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 50 feet.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 20 feet, except that when the property abuts a non-industrial zoning district, 50 feet shall be required.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 20 feet, except that when the property abuts a non-industrial zoning district, 50 feet shall be required.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 60 feet, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief. For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

7)

Additional Requirements:
 Uses permitted in GI Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

8)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in GI Zoning Districts including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

(O-2002-13; 7/2/02)

722.1

Intent of District. it is the intent of this Section that the CP Zoning District be established and maintained to preserve and/or control development within certain land, marsh and/or water areas of Glynn County which: 1) serve as wildlife refuges; 2) possess great natural beauty or are of historical significance; 3) are utilized for outdoor recreation purposes; 4) provide needed open space for the health and general welfare of the county's inhabitants; or 5) are subject to periodic flooding. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to reserve such areas for the purposes outlined herein and to discourage any encroachment by residential, commercial, industrial or other uses capable of adversely affecting the relatively undeveloped character of the district.

722.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any CP Zoning District:

1)

Private non-commercial dock or boat house.

2)

Government owned or operated use, facility or land.

3)

Farm for the growing of rice or other agricultural products, including timber.

4)

Wildlife refuge, including caretaker's residence as an accessory use.

5)

Swimming beach.

722.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any CP Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Commercial marina or bait house, on a minimum of 20,000 square feet.

2)

Public utility sub-station or other essential service.

3)

Museum or exhibit area in conjunction with an area or use of recognized historical, aesthetic or educational significance, provided that no commercial activities, other than the possible collection of an admission fee, are associated with said museum or exhibit area.

4)

Cemetery, with or without chapel, provided that such use:

a)

Consists of a site of at least five acres;

b)

Has a ten-foot wide planted buffer strip around its entire perimeter which is kept free of any use except access;

c)

Includes no crematorium or dwelling unit other than for a caretaker;

d)

Has a front yard setback of at least 70 feet from the center line of the street or 20 feet from the street right-of-way line, whichever is further; and

e)

Maintains a non-illuminated sign not greater than 30 square feet and ten feet in height.

722.4

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in CP Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 5,000 square feet.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 50 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 20 feet.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet on each side.
 With regard to corner lots, the provisions of Article VI, Section 604, shall not apply.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet
 For rear yard requirements pertaining to double frontage lots, see Article VI, Section 605.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet
 For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

7)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in CP Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

8)

Signs:
 Signs permitted in CP Zoning Districts including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

723.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the PD Zoning District be reserved for the establishment of planned developments when appropriate and to permit the greatest latitude possible with respect to: (a) internal site planning considerations; (b) the location of these developments within the unincorporated portions of Glynn County in the best interest of comprehensive development plans of the County, and (c) the site must have a scope of development, land use combinations, development patterns, or transitions or unique limitations that cannot be addressed through traditional zoning, or (d) the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan for Glynn County can be best implemented through a Planned Development District.

723.2

Procedure for Creating a PD District.

(a)

Any request pertaining to the establishment of a PD District shall be considered a proposal for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and shall be processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in Article XI, with regards to application requirements, Planning Commission review, and public hearings. All further development shall conform to the standards adopted for the district, regardless of any changes in ownership. The violation of any provision of the Site Plan or Master Plan, as applicable, as submitted and approved, shall constitute a violation of this ordinance. When it is determined by the County Commission that development of the PD District is not in accordance with the standards adopted for that district, the County Commission shall be empowered to amend the ordinance to place parts or all of the property in its prior zoning classification.

(b)

A change in land use, increased density, street access or alignment, public or common areas, building setbacks, buffers or parking spaces shall be deemed a substantial change in the development of the district and shall be treated as and require an amendment in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XI of this ordinance. Appeals based on hardship or an alleged misinterpretation of the ordinance by the Planning and Zoning Director shall be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article X, entitled Appeals, How Taken.

(c)

For PD districts approved with less than three acres, the site plan submitted with the zoning request shall be the approved site plan. Any requested changes to said plan shall require an amendment of the zoning case. For all other PD districts, only after the PD zoning has been approved by the County Commission, may the applicant submit a site plan for approval. However, no building permit shall be issued for these PD districts until a site plan conforming to the requirements set forth in Subsection 619, entitled Site Plan Approval, has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission.

(d)

A site plan approved by the Planning Commission as the site plan for a PD district smaller than three acres shall be valid indefinitely. Site plans for PD districts larger than three acres, approved by the Planning Commission shall be valid for a period not to exceed 24 months, unless within such period a building permit is obtained and construction is commenced. For good and sufficient cause shown, the Planning and Zoning Director, with the concurrence of the County Manager, shall have the authority to grant a one-time extension for a period of 12 months from the expiration date. The extension request must be received prior to the expiration date of the site plan and must include the reason(s) for the request.

Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection (d) to the contrary, a site plan that expired between January 1, 2023, and February 1, 2024, shall be eligible for the one-time extension described herein provided a new site plan has not subsequently been approved. If approved, the 12-month extension shall begin on the date of approval rather than the original expiration date.

723.3

Application Standards for a PD District. A Planned Development District may be created only by the application procedures set forth herein:

(a)

Sites less than three acres.

1.

Eight copies of the full size site plan and one reduced copy 11 inches by 17 inches (11" x 17") site plan drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet (1"=50'), prepared by either a registered surveyor, landscape architect, engineer or architect shall be included with the request and shall include all information required by Section 619.

(b)

Sites larger than three acres.

1.

Eight copies of the full size and one reduced copy 11 inches by 17 inches (11" x 17") of the master plan drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 200 feet (1"=200') prepared by either a registered surveyor, landscape architect, engineer or architect shall be included with the request and shall include the following information:

a.

Name of the project.

b.

Names of the project planner and developer.

c.

North arrow and date, including all revision dates.

d.

General location map.

e.

Boundary survey of the property with dimensions and bearings referenced to a permanent monument.

f.

Existing contours at two-foot intervals, (Source can be GIS or USGS).

g.

Location of proposed building sites and their size.

h.

Proposed land uses for each site.

i.

The type and net density of dwelling units proposed for each residential site.

j.

Internal collector streets and points of access to public rights-of-way.

k.

Areas which are to be dedicated or reserved for public or common use.

l.

Waterbodies, wetlands and drainage ways.

m.

Proposed perimeter building setbacks and buffers.

(c)

For all sites a Development Text shall also be submitted for review and approval.

1.

Eight dated paper copies of the development text shall be submitted for review with the site plan or master plan as applicable. Dated revisions of this document shall be noted on the title page. Upon approval of the zoning request by the Board of Commissioners, the applicant shall within three working days, submit electronic copies of all documents including but not limited to the final development text, site or master plans and any supporting documents in a form acceptable to the County to the Planning and Zoning Department.

(a)

A general description of the proposal;

(b)

A statement of the present ownership and a legal description of the property;

(c)

Proposed land uses and development standards, density and height limitations, yard requirements all of which shall be compatible with other nearby uses within and without the proposed district and in keeping with the intent of the Glynn County Comprehensive Plan;

(d)

A listing of permitted uses for each separate tract within a particular PD District. The uses permitted in the district shall be restricted to those listed, approved, and adopted by the Board of Commissioners;

(e)

Exceptions or variations from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, if any are being requested;

(f)

Tables showing the total number of acres in the proposed development and the percentage designated for each proposed type of land use, including public facilities;

(g)

Tabulations showing the maximum number, type and density of dwelling units proposed for each building site;

(h)

Proposed dedication or reservation of land for public use, including streets, easements, parks and school sites;

(i)

Proposed uses or development standards for open space, courts, walks and common areas;

(j)

Information pertaining to the provision for utilities, including water, sewer and drainage facilities including projected demands;

(k)

Plans for parking, loading, access ways, signs, buffers and means of protecting adjacent areas from lighting and other potential adverse effects;

(l)

A development schedule indicating the approximate date when construction of each site or phase of development can be expected to begin and be completed; and

(m)

A statement regarding landscaping and tree preservation.

(n)

A statement or restrictive covenants defining the manner in which the County Commission is to be assured that all improvements are to be installed and maintained including but not limited to:

1.

Recreation areas;

2.

Private streets and parking areas;

3.

Common open space;

4.

Lift station;

5.

Buffers and landscaping;

6.

Site lighting;

7.

Drainage ponds;

8.

Signage, etc.

If other satisfactory arrangements have not been met prior to final plat owners' or site plan approval as applicable, a homeowners or property owners association shall be created for operating, maintaining, and improving all common facilities.

723.4

Site Plan Approval. In all PD zoned districts, a building permit shall not be issued by the Building Official until the site plan has been approved by the Planning Commission. The site plan approval procedure is intended to ensure substantial conformity to the approved Master Plan. Site plans will be reviewed in accordance with requirements of Section 619.

723.5

Design Criteria and Development Standards.

1)

Unless otherwise stated in the Development Text, the General Provisions set forth in Article VI shall govern unless relief is granted by the County Commission.

2)

The Planning Commission and the County Commission, before approving a PD District Master Plan, and the Planning Commission, before approving a site plan, shall ensure that the respective plans comply with the following applicable design criteria and development standards:

a)

Overall site design should be reviewed in terms of landscaping, enclosure of principal and accessory uses, parcel sizes, street patterns, and land use relationships. Variety in building types, heights, facades, setbacks, and size of open spaces shall be encouraged.

b)

Unless otherwise stated in the Development Text, the requirements of Section 706.4 of the General Residential District shall serve as minimum requirements for residential units proposed for location in a PD District. The most restrictive standards specified elsewhere in this ordinance as they apply to commercial, industrial, and institutional uses shall serve as minimum requirements for such uses located in PD Districts.

c)

Parking, loading and other requirements for each PD District may be set by the County Commission, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. The standards of Article VI, shall serve as a general guide to such requirements.

d)

Buffers shall be provided as required in Article VI.

e)

Lighting facilities shall be arranged in a manner which will protect the highway and neighboring properties from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind.

f)

Sign requirements shall be set by the County Commission, following recommendation by the Planning Commission.

g)

In PD Districts, areas used for parking and loading or for traffic ways shall be physically separated from public streets by suitable barriers against unchanneled motor vehicles ingress or egress. Access ways shall conform to standards set forth in Article VI, with the following condition:

Shopping centers, other individual commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-family uses shall have not more than two access points to any one public street, unless unusual circumstances demonstrate the need for additional access points.

Section 723.6

Expedited Changes to Master Plans. The Board of Commissioners finds that there are instances where Glynn County has approved a preliminary plat and/or final plat that conflicts with or deviates from the approved Master Plan for the PD District. The Board of Commissioners wishes to create an expedited process to approve changes to the Master Plan to conform to the approved preliminary plat or final plat when a plat has been approved by Glynn County that conflicts with or deviates from the approved Master Plan, Construction Plans based upon that plat have been approved by Glynn County, and construction has commenced on the improvements depicted in the Construction Plans. This expedited process to approve changes to the Master Plan is limited to changes to street access or alignment, the location of public or common areas, the location of internal collector streets, and the location of points of access to public rights-of-way. The expedited process shall not be utilized to approve any change to the Master Plan that would result in a change in land use or increased density.

Applicants seeking changes to a Master Plan authorized by this subsection shall submit their request to the Planning and Zoning Department along with a revised Master Plan with the information required by 723.3(b). The Planning and Zoning Director may require the applicant to provide additional documentation and information deemed necessary to consider the request. The Planning and Zoning Director shall make their determination within 30 days of receiving a complete application. If the Director determines that additional documentation and information are necessary, the application shall be considered complete when all such documentation and information are received.

If he or she determines that the requested changes to the Master Plan are authorized by this subsection, the Planning and Zoning Director shall send a written report of their findings, along with a recommendation, to the Board of Commissioners. The request will be placed upon the agenda of the next available regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners for consideration. A public hearing shall be conducted at the meeting prior to formal action on the application by the Board of Commissioners. The public hearing shall be advertised and held in the same manner as for any other zoning decision by the Board of Commissioners as set forth in Article XI. The change to the Master Plan shall not be required to be heard by either Planning Commission prior to consideration by the Board of Commissioners.

If the Planning and Zoning Director determines that the change to the Master Plan is not eligible for expedited consideration under this subsection, the applicant shall be required to apply for an amendment to the PD District in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XI. This decision is not subject to appeal.

(O-2007-14; O-2015-18; Ord. No. O-2022-12, 11/17/2022; O-2024-01, 3-7-2024; Ord. No. O-2025-03, 5/1/2025)

724.1

Intent of District. in view of the unique nature of hospitals, their land needs, and their effect on surrounding properties, it is the intent of the MED districts that specific areas be set aside to permit hospitals and allied services; that these areas be protected against encroachment from non-related and incompatible uses; that provisions be made for the possible expansion of hospitals and allied services; and that, to the greatest possible extent, surrounding land uses and properties be stabilized against any possible detrimental effects that might be created by the proximity of the hospital and allied services.

724.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any MED Zoning District:

1)

Community hospital and clinic, including any functions such as cafeterias and laundries which relate directly to the operation of the hospitals or clinics and are contained within the confines of said hospital or clinic.

2)

Any health center, clinic or medical laboratory.

3)

Any educational facilities directly related to an authorized hospital or the Glynn County Board of Health, and under the supervision and control of an authorized hospital or the Glynn County Board of Health.

4)

Single or multi-story dormitories or living quarters for the staff and/or student body of an authorized hospital or its related activities, including eating and laundry facilities, provided such dormitories and sleeping quarters are under the supervision and control of an authorized hospital.

5)

Any other government owned or operated use, facility or land.

6)

Public utility installation or other essential services including water or fire towers, except those installations directly relating to railroads and their operation.

7)

Private or public care homes, provided such facility conforms with the requirements of the Georgia State Board of Health and provided plans for such facilities receive the written approval of the Glynn County Board of Health and the County Fire Chief to the issuance of any permits for construction and operation; copies of such approval to be attached to the building permit and to be retained in the files of the County Building Official.

8)

Residential use as permitted in Section 706. GR General Residential.

9)

Professional office or office building restricted to the use of recognized medical professions, including but not limited to the following:

a)

Physicians and surgeon.

b)

Dentists.

c)

Optometrists and oculists.

d)

Chiropodists and podiatrists.

e)

Osteopaths.

f)

Chiropractors.

10)

The following retail uses:

a)

Pharmacies, apothecaries or drug stores.

b)

Restaurants and snack bars, but not drive in establishments.

c)

Flower and/or gift shops.

11)

The following uses as accessory uses to a previously listed permitted use:

a)

Any use accessory for a dwelling, as shown in Section 609.

b)

Off-street parking or storage space for vehicular parking and loading under the provisions set forth in Section 609.3.

724.3

Other Requirements.

1)

Community Hospitals or Community Hospital Complexes. Community Hospitals or Community Hospital Complexes including the hospital and related functions and services, such as Institutions, Laboratories, Dormitories, Schools, Clinics, Special Care Facilities, etc. on a single site and under the control of an authorized hospital and/or Glynn County Board of Health.

a)

Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit:
 Four acres.

b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 100 feet.

c)

Minimum Side Yard Setback:
 20 feet on each side.

d)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
 25 feet.

e)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet or higher subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.

2)

Public or Private Care Homes.

a)

Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit:
 One acre.

b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 100 feet.

c)

Minimum Front Yard Setback:
 20 feet.

d)

Minimum Side Yard Setback:
 15 feet on each side.

e)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
 15 feet.

f)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet or higher subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.

3)

Health Center, Clinic or Laboratory, on separate site from hospital.

a)

Minimum Land Area:
 5,000 square feet.

b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 50 feet.

c)

Minimum Front Yard Setback:
 20 feet.

d)

Minimum Side Yard Setback:
 Seven feet on each side.

e)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
 15 feet.

f)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.

4)

Educational facilities related to hospital and/or Glynn County Board of Health but separate site from hospital.

a)

Minimum Lot Size:
 6,000 square feet.

b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 60 feet.

c)

Minimum Front Yard Setback:
 Seven feet on each side.

d)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
 15 feet.

e)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.

5)

Dormitories and/or living quarters for staff and/or student body. Dormitories and/or living quarters for staff and/or student body of an authorized hospital or related activities, under control of an authorized hospital, but not located on same site as hospital.

a)

Minimum Lot Size:
 6,000 square feet.

b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 60 feet.

c)

Minimum Front Yard Setback:
 20 feet.

d)

Minimum Side Yard Setback:
 Seven feet on each side.

e)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
 Seven feet.

f)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet or higher subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.

6)

Other Publicly-Owned Buildings, Facilities or Land. Permitted to operate under conditions as deemed necessary in the best interest of the general public.

7)

Public Utility Installations. Permitted to operate under conditions as deemed necessary in the best interest of the general public.

8)

Multi-family Dwellings, Row House Dwelling and Apartment Dwelling. Permitted in compliance with standards set forth for such use in Section 706.

9)

Two-family dwelling. Permitted in compliance with standards set forth for such use in Section 706.

10)

One-family Dwelling. Permitted in compliance with minimum standards as set forth in Section 706.

11)

Professional Office or Office Buildings.

a)

Minimum Lot Size:
 5,000 square feet.

b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 50 feet.

c)

Minimum Front Yard Setback:
 20 feet.

d)

Minimum Side Yard Setback:
 15 feet on each side, but not less than 20 percent total side yard area.

e)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
 Seven feet.

f)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.

12)

Permitted Retail Uses.

a)

Minimum Lot Size:
 5,000 square feet.

b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 50 feet.

c)

Minimum Front Yard Setback:
 20 feet.

d)

Minimum Side Yard Setback:

 15 feet on each side, but not less than 20 percent total side yard area.

e)

Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
 Seven feet.

f)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.

13)

Accessory Uses.Permitted to locate anywhere on site of principal use in compliance with provisions of Article VI, Section 609.

14)

Property lines abutting residential districts must be screened by a permanent and maintained planting screen, wall or fence in a buffer strip not less than six feet in height and sufficient to screen out excessive sound and view from the residential area, except the following instances:

a)

Where one- and two-family dwellings within the MED District are on property immediately adjoining a residential district, then no buffer shall be required.

b)

When multi-family dwellings and townhouses within the MED District are on property immediately adjoining multi-family dwelling or town houses in a residential district, then no buffer shall be required.

15)

Off-street parking, loading and other requirements shall conform to the standards set forth in Article VI, Sections 611 and 612.

16)

Signs permitted in MED Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located are set forth in Article VIII.

725.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of the MH Mobile Home Park District to provide a sound and healthy residential environment sufficient to meet the unique needs of inhabitants living in mobile home parks, to protect mobile home parks from encroachment by incompatible uses, and to encourage the consolidation of mobile home parks. Any mobile home park, including the mobile homes within such park, within Glynn County shall hereafter be located in conformity with the regulations set forth herein.

725.2

Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any MH District:

1)

Mobile home parks.

2)

Other uses required to serve exclusively, in the opinion of the Planning Commission and County Commission, the residents of that particular MH District.

725.3

Other Requirements. The mobile home park shall conform to the following conditions:

1)

The park shall be no less than five acres in size, and be located on a well-drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water.

2)

The mobile home park shall not contain more than eight mobile home units per acre.

3)

Each mobile home space shall be a minimum of 5,600 square feet in size and have a minimum lot width of 50 feet, clearly defined.

4)

Mobile homes shall be so located on each space that there shall be a minimum of 15 feet clearance between mobile homes. Tie-downs and skirting required, in conformance with Section 302. Definitions - Skirting.

5)

Mobile homes shall be located on each space so that there will be a minimum front yard setback of not less than 20 feet between the mobile home and the abutting driveway.

No mobile home shall be located closer than ten feet from any building within the park or from any property line bounding the park.

6)

In addition to the space requirement for each mobile home unit as noted in Subsection 725.3, each mobile home park shall have a minimum area of 20,000 square feet set aside for common open space; in the case of park larger than the minimum five acres in the case of expansion of the park, 200 square feet of common open space shall be added for each mobile home unit after the 100 ^th unit.

7)

All mobile home spaces shall abut upon a paved all-weather surface street of not less than 20 feet with a minimum 40-foot right-of-way in width, which shall have unobstructed access to a street.

8)

A suitable buffer planting screen, wall or fence six feet in height, shall be located along the lot lines of the park, in conformance with Article VI, Section 613.

9)

Off-street parking, loading and other requirements shall conform to the standards set forth in Article VI, Sections 611 and 612.

10)

Plans for streets, drainage and utilities must be reviewed by the County Engineer, who shall advise the Planning Commission making a recommendation on the proposal.

11)

Plans for a MH district must be reviewed by the Glynn County Board of Health, which shall advise the Planning Commission of its finding in writing prior to the Planning Commission making a recommendation on the proposal.

The Planning Commission shall be restricted from making a favorable recommendation unless the Board of Health determines that all local and state codes pertaining to health and environmental sanitation in mobile home parks have been met by the applicants.

12)

Signs permitted in MH Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

13)

All installations of mobile homes or manufactured homes shall be by an installer licensed by the State of Georgia pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 8-2-164.

14)

Mobile homes shall be installed on blocking 36 inches in height above grade on adequate, approved pads.

15)

All electrical boxes and connections shall meet local, state, and federal laws, including any codes adopted by Glynn County.

16)

Plumbing connections shall be made by an installer licensed by the State of Georgia pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 8-2-164.

17)

Connections to existing septic tanks without an inspection by the Glynn County Department of Public Health shall be limited to the same number of bedrooms that were connected to the existing septic tanks prior to any disconnection or replacement of a mobile home, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle. In no case shall there be more than six bedrooms connected to a two-unit septic tank. Plumbing connections to septic tanks shall be inspected by Glynn County staff when the mobile home, manufactured home, or recreational vehicle is ready for final inspection. If a septic system fails, it shall be repaired by a certified septic contractor after obtaining a septic repair permit from the Glynn County Department of Public Health in accordance with local and state law.

18)

Skirting must be new or near new with no holes, tears, or rust, completely skirting the home to the ground in a manner that will enhance the appearance of the mobile home. Skirting must be installed within 30 days of mobile home placement.

19)

Porches must have a three feet by three feet landing with steps and hand rails. If a mobile home has a ramp, the ramp must meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

20)

Mobile home replacements shall be minimum Zone II new or in rebuildable shape as approved by the Building Official.

21)

Recreational vehicles shall be allowed within mobile home parks subject to the restrictions provided herein. The number of recreational vehicles in a mobile home park is limited to 25 percent of the Glynn County-approved mobile home spaces in the mobile home park. The owner of the mobile home park and the owner of the recreational vehicle shall pay the lodging tax according to Glynn County Code of Ordinances Sections 2-14-20 through 2-14-36 for the first month of the recreational vehicle's residency at a mobile home park. To comply with the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance of Glynn County, Georgia, recreational vehicles must meet at least one of the following requirements established in Glynn County Code of Ordinances Section 2-5-137(c)(4): be on the site for fewer than 180 consecutive days; be ready for highway use at all times; or meet all requirements for "New Construction" as that term is used in Code of Ordinances Section 2-5-137(c)(4)(iii). A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is licensed, on its wheels or jacking system, attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached structures or additions.

(O-2021-06, § I, 7/15/2021)

725.4

Mobile Home Subdivisions. If spaces within a proposed mobile home park are to be offered for sale, lots proposed for sale must be recorded according to the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations of Glynn County and meet the minimum requirements for lots and yards for the M-6 Zoning District.

725.5

Site Plan Approval. Site plan approval is required in conformance with Section 619. of this ordinance.

725.6

Posting of Certificate of Occupancy. The Certification of Occupancy shall be conspicuously posted in the office or on the premises of the mobile home park at all times.

726.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the (P) Public District be applied to land under the ownership of the federal, state or county government or agencies thereof. Nothing in this Section 726 shall be interpreted or construed to permit a land use which is otherwise lawfully restricted by the explicit provisions of a validly recorded and accepted deed or other legal instrument conveying such property to Glynn County.

726.2

Permitted Uses.

(a)

Government offices;

(b)

Government support facilities;

(c)

Military facilities;

(d)

Airports and Heliports;

(e)

Parks, public recreation facilities, historic facilities or historic areas;

(f)

Schools, colleges and government owned or operated training facilities;

(g)

Fire station and police substation;

(h)

Jail and Detention facilities;

(i)

Driver licensing and training facilities;

(j)

Post offices and postal distribution centers;

(k)

Courthouses;

(l)

Parking garage or lot;

(m)

Utility sub-station; and

(n)

Any other governmental use which is determined by Glynn County not to be contrary to the public welfare.

726.3

Special Uses.

(a)

Museum or exhibit area in conjunction with an area or use of historical, aesthetic or educational significance.

(b)

Transportation embarkment point as designated by the County.

(c)

Fairs, carnivals and other major public gatherings for up to four consecutive days.

726.4

Other Requirements. Unless specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in P Zoning Districts shall conform to the following standards:

(a)

Minimum Lot Area:
 5,000 square feet.

(b)

Minimum Lot Width:
 50 feet.

(c)

Minimum Front Yard:
 20 feet.

(d)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Seven feet on each side.

(e)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Seven feet.

(f)

Maximum Building Height.

(1)

St. Simons Island and Sea Island:
 45 feet.

(2)

All other unincorporated areas of Glynn County:
 60 feet.

(3)

For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

(g)

Off-Street Parking: Uses permitted in Public Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

(h)

Signs: Signs permitted in Public Zoning Districts including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII.

(O-2009-10)

727.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that development within the Beach and Dune Protection District be protected from tides and high water storm surges, winds, and erosion; that developments within the Beach and Dune Protection District occur without adversely affecting the existence or natural features of the beach and dune areas; and the developments within the Beach and Dune Protection District occur without subjecting adjacent property or property further inland to additional potential danger from actions of wind and water.

727.2

Beach and Dune Protection District Defined. The Beach and Dune Protection District consists of the dynamic dune fields on St. Simons Island and Sea Island abutting the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. For purposes of this Section, Glynn County adopts the definition of "dynamic dune field" provided in O.C.G.A. § 12-5-232(8) and the same is incorporated herein by reference as if set out fully herein. If the definition at O.C.G.A. § 12-5-232(8) is amended, that amendment shall be automatically incorporated into this Section.

727.3

Establishment of the Beach and Dune Development Setback Lines. Development Setback Lines are established within the Beach and Dune Protection District for the purposes of delineating those areas where development is permissible and to provide for certain limitations on such development. The Development Setback Lines shall be as follows:

Area A (with dunes): The Development Setback Line shall be located 25 feet landward of the toe of the most landward stable dune, as determined by the Glynn County Planning and Zoning Department following consultation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Area B (without dunes): The Development Setback Line shall be located 25 feet landward of the ordinary high-water mark, as determined by the Glynn County Planning and Zoning Department following consultation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Area C (with serviceable shoreline stabilization):The Development Setback Line shall be located 25 feet landward of the crest of the serviceable shoreline stabilization (e.g., rock revetment) as determined by the Glynn County Planning and Zoning Department following consultation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

When more than one of the areas described in 727.3 exists on the same parcel the most landward Development Setback Line will apply.

727.4

Permitted Uses.

1)

Landward of the Development Setback Line permitted uses shall consist of those uses allowed within the underlying zoning district.

2)

Seaward of the Development Setback Line permitted uses shall consist of boating, swimming, sunbathing, picnicking and other recreational uses not inherently destructive to the existence or integrity of the beach and dunes, and which do not damage, destroy, or remove in any manner any native, non-invasive vegetation growing on a sand dune.

3)

Seaward of the Development Setback Line permitted uses shall consist of ongoing maintenance, management, and repair of all permitted uses and those conditional uses listed under Section 727.5 that have previously been approved by Glynn County or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Such maintenance, management, and repair shall only be allowed so long as it does not further alter the natural topography or vegetation of the site or increase the size or scope of the approved use.

727.5

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted seaward of the Development Setback Line on a conditional basis provided that the applicant demonstrates that the proposed use will have no significant adverse environmental effects, such as increasing the potential for beach erosion, interference with existing established dune sequence, and increasing the exposure of inland properties to wind, water or wave damage.

1)

New construction of seawalls, jetties, bulkheads, revetments, groins, breakwaters, pervious streets, utility lines, swimming pools, decks, boardwalks, fences, storm drain systems, and beach crosswalks and crossovers;

2)

Beach nourishment and renourishment, dune enhancement, sand management, and native landscaping; and

3)

No development, grading, filling or other land alteration shall occur seaward of the Development Setback Line other than permitted uses under Section 727.4, 727.8, 727.9, and those conditional uses listed and approved above in this Section 727.5.

727.6

Reserved.

727.7

Sea Turtle Protection Requirements - Beachfront Lighting. It is the intent of this Section that beachfront lighting not disturb or disorient nesting or hatching sea turtles. To meet this intent, during the nesting and hatching season (May 1—October 31), the following criteria shall apply to all public and private artificial exterior lights within direct line of sight of the beach:

1)

Such lights shall not directly illuminate areas of the beach seaward of the primary dune or seawall/revetment.

2)

The bulb, fluorescent tube, lamp or other source of light from such lights shall be shielded so that it is not directly visible from the beach.

3)

The use of safety and security lights shall be limited to the minimum number to achieve their functional roles and where practical shall be shielded from the beach. In those cases where safety and security lights cannot be shielded from the beach, then low pressure sodium lamps or other light sources which have been shown through experiments not to attract sea turtle hatchlings shall be used with the concurrence of the County Building Inspector and property owner.

4)

Property Owners and Lessees Not in Compliance with this Ordinance. Property owners and lessees, if any, not in compliance with this ordinance will be notified in writing by the County of the violation and the steps needed to achieve compliance. Property owners and lessees, if any, not in compliance 30 days after receiving the second notice from the County, or within such longer period agreed to by the County, shall be subject to the enforcement provisions set out in Article IX, Section 907 of the Glynn County Zoning Ordinance or Chapter 2.1.10 of the Glynn County Code of Ordinances.

727.8

Beach and Dune District - Sea Island, Permitted Uses. Upon consideration of the history of beach and dune activities on Sea Island which have been performed under the supervision and with authorization from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources prior to the effective date of this Section 727.8 on May 17, 2018, the Board of Commissioners, in order to ensure and promote orderly and well planned beach and dune land use and activities on Sea Island, as well as the most efficient use of County resources, finds and determines that the following uses and activities shall be a permitted use under Section 727:

(i)

Uses and activities on Sea Island permitted or otherwise authorized by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources prior to the effective date of this Section 727.8; and

(ii)

Beach nourishment or renourishment, dune enhancement, sand management or grading, and/or native landscaping uses or activities, as well as sand bags, and/or temporary or emergency uses, activities, or measures on Sea Island, performed before or after the effective date of this Section 727.8.

Ongoing maintenance, management, and repair of permitted uses under this Section 727.8 on Sea Island shall also be a permitted use under Section 727, provided that same is authorized by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

727.9

Sunset Provision. Section 727.8 shall expire and be repealed in its entirety at 11:59 p.m. on November 17, 2018, unless such date of repeal is eliminated or further extended by appropriate amendment to this ordinance by the Board of Commissioners. Any uses on Sea Island that are permitted or otherwise authorized under Section 727.8 prior to its repeal, as well as ongoing maintenance, management, and repair of such uses, shall continue to be a permitted use under this Section 727, notwithstanding the repeal of Section 727.8.

(O-2022-05, 5/5/2022; Ord. No. O-2025-03, 5/1/2025)

728.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the NC Zoning District is designated to serve those areas in Glynn County that are predominately residential in character but which require some neighborhood service establishments and shops. Such commercial uses permitted in this district shall be highly restrictive and designed to serve primarily the residents of the immediate neighborhood.

728.2

Permitted Uses.

1)

Barber and beauty shops, or combination thereof.

2)

Book, stationery, or newspaper store.

3)

Confectionery and ice cream stores.

4)

Convenience store.

5)

Delicatessens with no eat-in facilities.

6)

Laundry and dry cleaning pick-up stations.

7)

Office for professional purposes limited to the following - medical doctor, attorney, architect, real estate, accountant, insurance, surveyor, engineer, landscape architect or dentist.

728.3

Conditional Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a conditional basis in any NC Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Combination residential and commercial use as defined in Section 503.4, provided that all dwelling units have direct access to the street or parking area.

728.4

Special Uses. The following uses may be permitted on a special use basis in any NC Zoning District, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Self-service gasoline pumps as an accessory use to a convenience store.

728.5

Special Restrictions.

1)

No consumption of food or drink will be permitted on the premises of any business in this Zone.

2)

All parking areas and drives used by the public shall be paved.

3)

Lighting facilities shall be arranged in a manner which will protect the highway and neighboring properties from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind. No red or green illumination will be permitted within 100 feet of any street intersection.

4)

No outside amplification of sound shall be permitted.

5)

Businesses in the NC District shall operate only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

6)

No outside storage of parts, supplies or material shall be permitted in the NC District.

7)

Advertising signs shall meet the same requirements as set forth in Section 818.

728.6

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses permitted in the NC Restricted Neighborhood commercial Zoning District shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

Minimum Lot Area:
 15,000 square feet provided that adequate area shall be available for off-street parking and buffer yard requirements.

2)

Minimum Lot Width:
 100 feet.

3)

Minimum Front Yard:
 Front yard setback shall be a minimum of 30 feet from front property line and all road rights-of-way, providing setback requirements for future rights-of-way are maintained.
Off-street parking may be provided in front, provided access shall not interfere with street and highway traffic.

4)

Minimum Side Yard:
 Side yard setback shall be a minimum of ten feet, except when side property lines abuts a street or road right-of-way, then all structures shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet, or when site property lines abut a residential district, then all structure shall be setback a minimum of 30 feet.
A minimum of ten feet abutting a residential property line shall be maintained as a landscaped buffer yard.

5)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 Rear yard setback shall be a minimum of ten feet, except when rear lot line abuts a residential district, and then shall be a minimum of 30 feet.
A minimum ten feet is to be maintained as a landscaped buffer area.

6)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet
For exceptions to height regulations, see Article VI, Section 617.

7)

Buffer Yard Abutting Residential Properties:Where a NC parcel abuts a lot zoned for residential, then at the time of development of the parcel, a landscaped buffer shall be provided along rear or side lot lines, said buffer to be at least ten feet wide at right angles to the lot line and established along the entire length of and continuous to lot lines.

a)

Buffer Design. The landscaped buffer shall be designed, planted and maintained as to be 75 percent or more opaque between two feet and six feet above average lot grade. Protection from vehicle encroachment by the use of curbing or wheel stops shall be provided.

b)

Buffer Planting. Plantings shall be of the species and of the size and type which will ensure meeting the 75 percent opacity requirement not longer than 12 months after first planting. Plantings shall be selected from the following list:

c)

Substitution Within Buffer Area. A decorative opaque structure at least six feet high may be substituted to meet the 75 percent opacity requirement. Where a structure is utilized, a hedge not less than 2½ feet in height at time of planting shall be provided along the outside length of the wall.

d)

Trees Within Buffer Area. For every 25 linear feet or fraction thereof, one tree at least six feet high and minimum of 1½ inches in caliper at the time of planting, shall be provided within a buffer area. Where palm trees are used they shall be planted in groups of at least three for each 50 feet of buffer yards and shall not exceed 50 percent of the required trees. Trees shall be selected from the following list:

8)

Off-Street Parking:Uses permitted in the NC Zoning District shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements specified within this Section of the ordinance.

9)

Signs: Signs permitted in NC Zoning Districts, including the conditions under which they may be located, are set forth in Article VIII, Section 818, as well as requirements specified within this Section of the ordinance.

10)

General Layout Plan: Applications shall meet the conditions as set forth in Article XI, Section 1102.4, as well as requirements specified within this section of the Ordinance.

11)

Site Plan Approval: Site plan approval is required in conformance with Section 619 of this Ordinance.

12)

Conflict: Where the Zoning Regulations or other Ordinances impose different requirements, the more restrictive will govern.

729.1

Intent of District. It is the intent of this Section that the AC Zoning District developed and reserved to provide a reasonable location within the community for the development of adult entertainment business. It is the intent and purpose of this district to employ a higher degree of scrutiny for locations chosen or potential sites chosen to be in the best interest of the health, welfare, safety, and morals of the community. The following zoning regulations should prevent the deleterious effects that adult entertainment business have upon neighborhoods and property values, as well as other public places such as churches, schools, parks without unreasonably infringing upon the protected rights of adult entertainment business and their patrons.

729.2

Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be permitted on a conditional basis in any AC Zoning District subject to the conditions set forth in 729.4 as well as the conditions set forth in Section 904:

1)

Adult entertainment business, provided a site plan is approved by the Planning Commission and County Commission which includes parking, lighting, signage and noise control. The plan shall also show any properties within 1,000 feet of the proposed location.

The County Commission may consider if there is evidence that the type and number of schools, churches, libraries, recreational facilities and residential developments in the vicinity of the proposed location may cause minors to frequent the immediate area.

729.3

Other Requirements. Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance, uses in AC Zoning Districts shall be required to conform to the following standards:

1)

The boundary of the zoning district shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any of the following:

a)

Any parcel of land, which is zoned for residential uses or purposes.

b)

Any parcel of land upon which a church, school, licensed day care center, governmental building simultaneously owned and occupied by such government, library, civic center, public park or playground is located.

c)

Another Adult Entertainment Business.

2)

All lights or lighting arrangements used shall be directed away from adjoining or nearby residential properties.

3)

A natural buffer strip at least 200 feet in width or a solid wall/fence at least six [feet] high surrounding the establishment in such a way that ensures the established is obscured from view by passersby on all sides. In addition, 100 feet of natural, undisturbed buffer or landscaped planting strip shall be provided and maintained along the front property line between the principal use or structures and any adjoining major street or frontage road. Said buffer shall fully and completely screen the establishment from sight and sound of any adjoining property, street or road.

4)

Curb cuts, access points and other means of vehicular ingress and egress to and from private property shall be regulated in accordance with the requirements as set forth in Section 614.

5)

Minimum Lot Area:
 6,000 square feet.

6)

Minimum Lot Width:
 Three hundred feet including buffer.

7)

Minimum Front Yard:
 100 feet as measured from any road running in front of or facing the establishment.
 350 feet, [if] measured from major street.

8)

Minimum Side Yard:
 100 feet from each side.

9)

Minimum Rear Yard:
 100 feet.

10)

Maximum Building Height:
 35 feet.

11)

Off-Street Parking:
 Uses permitted in AC Zoning Districts shall meet all standards set forth in Article VI, pertaining to off-street parking, loading and other requirements.

729.4

Signage and Exterior Portions of Adult Entertainment Business:

A.

Definitions. As used in this Article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning.

1.

Achromatic-black, white, and/or gray: possessing no hue or saturation.

2.

Display Surface-the entire surface of a sign, on one side, devoted to exhibiting advertising. The display surface shall not include the sign frame and incidental supports thereto.

3.

Sign-any display, design, pictorial, or other representation, which shall be constructed, placed, attached, painted, erected, fastened or manufactured in any manner whatsoever so that the same is visible from the outside of an adult entertainment business and that is used to seek the attraction of the public to any goods, services, activity or merchandise available at such adult entertainment business. The term 'sign' shall also include such representations painted on or otherwise affixed to any exterior portion of an adult entertainment business, as well as such representations on or otherwise affixed to any part of the tract upon which such an adult entertainment business is situated.

B.

Signage.

1.

Notwithstanding Article VIII of the Glynn County Zoning Ordinances or any other Glynn County Ordinance, or regulation to the contrary, owners or operators of adult entertainment business or any other person shall not erect, construct or maintain any sign for an adult entertainment business other than one "primary sign" and one "secondary sign", as provided.

2.

Primary signs shall have no more than two display surfaces. Each such display surface shall:

a.

Not contain any flashing light;

b.

Be a flat plane, rectangular in shape;

c.

Not exceed 75 square feet in area; and

d.

Not exceed ten feet in height or ten feet in length.

3.

Primary signs shall contain no photographs, silhouettes, drawings or pictorial representations of any manner, and may contain only:

a.

The name of the adult entertainment business and/or

b.

One of the following phrases:

i.

"Adult Bookstore"

ii.

"Adult Movie Theater"

iii.

Adult Encounter Parlor"

iv.

"Adult Cabaret"

v.

"Adult Lounge"

vi.

"Adult Novelties"

vii.

"Adult Entertainment"

viii.

"Adult Modeling Studio"

ix.

"Escort Agency"

c.

Primary signs for Adult Movie Theaters may contain the additional phrase, "Movie Titles Posted on Premises."

d.

Each letter forming a word on a primary sign shall be of a solid, achromatic color, and each such letter shall be the same print-type, size and color. The background behind such lettering on the display surface of a primary sign shall be of a uniform and solid color.

4.

Secondary Signs shall have only one display surface. Such display surface shall:

a.

Be a flat plane, rectangular in shape;

b.

Not exceed 20 square feet in area;

c.

Not exceed five feet in height and four feet in width; and

d.

Be affixed or attached to any wall or door of the establishment; and

5.

The provisions of items (1) of Subsection (b) and Subsections (c) and (d) shall also apply to secondary signs.

C.

Exterior Portions.

1.

No owner or operator of an adult entertainment business shall allow the merchandise or activities of the adult entertainment business to be visible from any point outside such adult entertainment business.

2.

No owner or operator of an adult entertainment business shall allow the exterior portions of the adult entertainment business to have flashing lights, or any words, lettering, photographs, silhouettes, drawings, or pictorial representations of any manner except to the extent permitted by the provisions of this Article.

3.

No owner or operator of an adult entertainment business shall allow the exterior portions of the adult entertainment business to be painted any color than a single achromatic color. This provision shall not apply to any adult entertainment business if the following conditions are met:

(a)

The adult entertainment business is a part of a commercial multi-unit center; and

(b)

The exterior portions of each individual unit in the commercial multi-unit center, including the exterior portions of the adult entertainment business are painted the same color as one another or are painted in such a way so as to be a component of the overall architectural style or pattern of the commercial multi-unit center.

4.

Nothing in this Article shall be construed to require the painting of an otherwise unpainted exterior portion of an adult entertainment business.

729.5

Exclusivity and Non-Conforming Uses. Adult Entertainment, Adult Cabaret and Adult Entertainment Establishment uses permitted in the AC District shall not be allowed in any other zoning district.

1)

An adult entertainment business lawfully operating as a conforming use is not rendered a non-conforming use by the location, subsequent to the grant or renewal of an adult entertainment business license, of a church, public or school, public park, public building, residential district or residential lot within 1,000 feet of the adult entertainment business. This provision applies only to the renewal of a valid license and does not apply when an application for a license is submitted after license has expired or has been revoked or suspended.

2)

Any establishment subject to the provisions of this Section shall apply for the license provided for by the Public Decency Ordinance of Glynn County within 30 days of the effective date of this ordinance. Any establishment existing prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall comply with the Public Decency Ordinance of Glynn County within 60 days of the effective date of this ordinance, and all other applicable permit regulations within 30 days of the effective date of this ordinance.