(a)

Purpose and intent. The A1 Agricultural District (Intensive Farming) is comprised primarily of open farm land and land used for intensive agricultural and livestock and poultry production. The intent of the regulations is to encourage the maintenance of the general rural character of openness and discourage the subdivision of land that is better suited to agricultural usage. Residential subdivisions are inappropriate in this district. A farm or farming operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the farm or farm operation alleged to be a nuisance conforms to generally accepted agriculture and management practices. The intent of this section is to prevent the non-agricultural resident from encroaching on existing, approved, or projected expansion of farms or farming operations.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the A1 district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Dwelling, single- or two-family detached.

(2)

Individual manufactured home.

(3)

Industrialized building qualifying as dwelling, single-family detached.

(4)

Caretaker dwelling (single-family or two-family) for farm workers when located on the same lot or tract of land as the principal residence, on the basis of one residential structure per five acres in addition to the minimum lot area required for the principal residence, and subject to all the minimum space requirements of the A1 district.

(5)

Accessory buildings and uses incidental to the operation of the farm, including private garages, sheds, barns or other storage structures, provided said structures are located on the same lot or farm and are not used for conducting a business or service inconsistent with A1 allowed practice and provided that requirements under sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(6)

Agricultural, forestry, livestock, and poultry production and general farming, provided that no poultry house, feedlot, hog parlor, hog lot, or structure containing livestock manure or other odor or dust producing substance is located within 100 feet of a property boundary line or within 500 feet of a dwelling unit other than that belonging to the owner of the previously listed agricultural practice. Should the agricultural building be vented by motor driven ventilation systems, it will be located at least 200 feet from a property boundary line.

(7)

Daycare home/family day care home.

(8)

Sale of agricultural products grown or processed on the premises, provided that adequate pull off lanes and parking are provided at the site, and the use does not adversely effect existing or future adjacent residential uses or seriously impede traffic in the area.

(9)

Any agriculturally oriented business, including, but not limited to, the sale and repair of farm implements, feed and seed wholesale and retail stores and warehouses, and feed and seed storage bins.

(10)

Automobile service stations, provided that the requirements of section 121-192 are met.

(11)

Nurseries, for the production and sale of plants and their related products.

(12)

Produce markets and farmers' markets.

(13)

Swimming pools, above and below ground, for home use, provided that the location is not closer than 20 feet to any property line.

(14)

Home office.

(15)

Utility facility, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator, and a 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of six feet within three years and will obstruct the view of the structure from adjacent properties.)

(16)

Signs, provided that requirements of chapter 109 are met.

(17)

Special events/special event venue.

(18)

Rural home occupation, provided that requirements of section 121-191 are met.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the A1 district, the following uses may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein. Also, see article VIII of this chapter.

(1)

Bed and breakfast, provided that the requirements of section 121-196 are met.

(2)

Religious institutions and their customary related facilities, provided that such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and fronts on a public right-of-way or a private street which connects with a public right-of-way. The minimum building front setback is 50 feet. A ten-foot-wide buffer area is required along any property line abutting residentially zoned property.

(3)

Permanent and temporary sawmills and planning mills, provided that the mill and storage areas are not located closer than 400 feet to a property line.

(4)

Towers, provided that the requirements of chapter 115 are met.

(5)

Veterinary hospitals, clinics, and kennels, provided that no enclosed structure for the keeping of animals is located within 200 feet of a property line.

(6)

Solid waste landfill, provided that the requirements of section 121-193 are met.

(7)

Home industry.

(8)

Private cemeteries.

(9)

Recreational developments, including, but not limited to, public fishing lakes, public swimming pools, and golf courses or driving ranges, or other recreational developments provided a comprehensive plan for the area is submitted which includes the location of the site on plats of not less than a one inch equals 400 feet scale, the location and function of all buildings and modifications of the natural landscape, the location and surface treatment of all roadways, appropriate details of drinking water or sanitary facilities, certificated by the health department if wells or septic tanks are involved and a time schedule setting for a development program.

(10)

Family personal care home, group personal care home, and congregate personal care home, community living arrangement.

(d)

O.C.G.A. § 44-1-17.

(1)

Prior to any purchase, lease, or other acquisition of real property or any interest in real property located within any county which has land zoned for agricultural or silvicultural use or identified on an approved county land use plan as agricultural or silvicultural use, it shall be the buyer's or grantee's responsibility to determine whether the subject property is within, partially within, or adjacent to any property zoned or identified on an approved county land use plan as agricultural or silvicultural use, the owner or agent for the owner shall deliver to the prospective purchaser, lessee, or grantee a notice which states the following:

"It is the policy of this state and this community to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of farm and forest land for the production of food, fiver, and other products, and also for its natural and environmental value. This notice is to inform prospective property owners or other persons or entities leasing or acquiring an interest in real property that the property in which they are abut to acquire an interest lies within, partially within, or adjacent to an area zoned, used, or identified for farm and forest activities and that farm and forest activities occur in the area. Such farm and forest activities may include intensive operations that cause discomfort and inconveniences that involve, but are not limited to, noises, odors, fumes, dust, smoke, insects, operations of machinery during any 24-hour period, storage and disposal of manure, and the application by spraying or otherwise of chemical fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides, and pesticides. One of more of these inconveniences may occur as the result of farm or forest activities which are in conformance with existing laws and regulations and accepted customs and standards."

(2)

Noncompliance with any provision of this section shall not affect title to real property nor prevent the recording of any document.

(3)

This section shall not apply to any transaction involving title passing by foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, tax deed, deed to secure debt, or from an executor or administrator.

(4)

This section shall not create a cause of action for damages or equitable relief.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.1; Ord. No. 2018-002, § 3, 3-19-2018)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The A2 Agricultural-Residential District is composed primarily of limited agricultural activities in areas where compatible low density, rural, single-family residential development has occurred or is occurring. The regulations for this district are designed to provide the landowner an opportunity to engage in limited hobby-type agricultural activities for personal use, with the exception of fresh fruits, flowers or vegetables raised on the property that may be sold to the public. A farm or farming operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the farm or farm operation alleged to be a nuisance conforms to generally accepted agriculture and management practices. The intent of this section is to prevent the non-agricultural resident from encroaching on existing, approved, or projected expansion of farms or farming operations.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the A2 district, the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Dwelling, single- or two-family detached.

(2)

Individual manufactured home.

(3)

Industrialized building qualifying as dwelling, single- or two-family detached.

(4)

Accessory buildings and accessory uses, provided that the requirements of sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(5)

Agricultural uses, including small-scale crop farming, truck gardening, forestry, but excluding poultry houses and feedlots.

(6)

Animals and fowl not to exceed the requirements specified in section 121-2, Animal units.

(7)

Daycare home/family daycare home.

(8)

Home swimming pools, above and below ground, for home use, provided that the location is not closer than 20 feet to any property line.

(9)

Home office.

(10)

Nurseries, for the production and sale of plants and their related products.

(11)

Sale of agricultural products grown or processed on the premises owned by the seller, provided that adequate pull off lanes and parking are provided at the site, and the use does not adversely effect existing or future adjacent residential uses or seriously impede traffic in the area.

(12)

Utility facilities, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of six feet within three years.)

(13)

Signs, provided that requirements of chapter 109 are met.

(14)

Special events/special event venue.

(15)

Rural home occupation, provided that requirements of section 121-191 are met.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the A2 district, the following uses may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Bed and breakfast, provided that the requirements of section 121-196 are met.

(2)

Cemeteries.

(3)

Convalescent or nursing homes.

(4)

Community center or club, provided that the requirements of section 121-197 are met.

(5)

Home industry.

(6)

Public and private schools, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted with the application. The school must be located on a lot fronting an arterial or collector street. All buildings must be at least 50 feet from any property line. The property must be bordered by a ten-foot wide buffer area along its exterior boundary lines that do not border the frontage street. The buffer must not extend into the required front yard. The buffer area should be planted with evergreen trees or shrubs that grow at least eight feet tall within three years and provide an effective visual screen.

(7)

Recreational developments, including, but not limited to, public fishing lakes, public swimming pools and golf courses or driving ranges, or other recreational developments, provided a comprehensive plan for the area is submitted which includes the location of the site on plats of not less than a one inch equals 400 feet scale, the location and function of all buildings and modifications of the natural landscape, the location and surface treatment of all roadways, appropriate details of drinking water or sanitary facilities, certificated by the health department if wells or septic tanks are involved and a time schedule setting for a development program.

(8)

Religious institutions and their customary related facilities, provided such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and fronts on a public right-of-way or a private street which connects with a public right-of-way. The minimum building front setback is 50 feet. A ten-foot wide buffer area is required along any property line abutting residentially zoned property.

(9)

Family restaurants, provided the requirements of section 121-92 are met.

(10)

Family personal care home, group personal care home, and congregate personal care home, community living arrangement.

(d)

O.C.G.A. § 44-1-17. See section 121-123(d) for O.C.G.A. § 44-1-17.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.2; Ord. No. 2018-002, § 4, 3-19-2018)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The B1 Neighborhood Convenience Commercial District is intended for the development of small clusters of retail sales and service establishments which, when appropriately located, are designed to provide limited convenience shopping and services only for surrounding residential areas.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the B1 district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Accessory buildings and accessory uses, provided that the requirements of sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(2)

Arts and crafts store.

(3)

Automobile service areas, provided that the requirements of section 121-192 are met.

(4)

Automobile repair garage, when in conjunction with an automobile service station.

(5)

Bakery.

(6)

Barber and beauty shop.

(7)

Book, stationary and card shop.

(8)

Business office.

(9)

Cafes and grills.

(10)

Clothing alteration.

(11)

Convenience store.

(12)

Daycare center/child care learning center.

(13)

Drug store.

(14)

Dry cleaners.

(15)

Financial institution.

(16)

Florist, nursery and gift shop.

(17)

Frame shop.

(18)

Funeral homes, mortuaries, but specifically excluding crematoria.

(19)

Grocery store.

(20)

Hardware store.

(21)

Nurseries, for the production and sale of plants and their related products.

(22)

Professional office.

(23)

Utility facility, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of eight feet within three years.)

(24)

Restaurant.

(25)

Self-service laundry.

(26)

Service occupation.

(27)

Shopping centers with uses as otherwise permitted in the B1 district and a total leasable floor area of less than 75,000 square feet.

(28)

Signs, provided that the requirements of chapter 109 are met.

(29)

Special events.

(30)

Temporary commercial use, including the sale of Christmas trees or the sale of seasonal fruit, but not to exceed a period of two consecutive months in a calendar year.

(31)

Veterinary hospitals, clinics and kennels, provided that no unenclosed structure for the keeping of animals is located within 200 feet of a property boundary.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the B1 district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Convalescent or nursing homes.

(2)

Second floor may be used as a residential dwelling unit provided it is served by a private entrance and meets the requirements for a dwelling, single-family, and the fire separation requirements established in the appropriate building and life safety codes.

(3)

Congregate personal care homes.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.3)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The B2 General Commercial Highway Oriented District is intended for denser commercial development that may extend along highways and provide services to both highway-oriented and municipality-oriented trade. All businesses, services, storage or processing shall be conducted within an enclosed building, except where the nature of the activity makes it impossible (i.e., off-street loading, automobile parking for customers while on the premises, and the sale of automobile fuel at service stations.) Use, processes or equipment employed on the premises shall be limited to those which are not objectionable by reason of odor, dust, bright lights, smoke, noise, or vibration.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the B2 district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Accessory buildings and accessory, provided that requirements of sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(2)

Adult day care.

(3)

Ambulance service.

(4)

Apparel stores (individual).

(5)

Appliance store, including radio and television service.

(6)

Arts and crafts stores.

(7)

Automobile repair garage, mechanical and body shops.

(8)

Automobile and boat service areas, provided that the requirements of section 121-192 are met.

(9)

Automobile repair garage, when in conjunction with an automobile service station.

(10)

Bakeries.

(11)

Barber and beauty shop.

(12)

Bed and breakfast.

(13)

Bicycle or motorcycle store.

(14)

Books, stationary and card shops.

(15)

Bowling alleys.

(16)

Cafes, grills, and lunch counters.

(17)

Camera or photographic supply store.

(18)

Catering establishments.

(19)

Clothing, shoe, dry goods or gift store.

(20)

Commercial parking garage or lot, provided that no entrance or exit is on the same block as a school, and curb breaks are limited to two for each 100 feet of street frontage, each not to exceed 30 feet in width and at least 50 feet separation and not located closer than 50 feet to a street intersection.

(21)

Community center or club, provided that the requirements of section 121-197 are met.

(22)

Computer sales and services.

(23)

Confectionery store.

(24)

Convenience store.

(25)

Daycare center/child care learning center.

(26)

Dressmaking and tailoring shops.

(27)

Drug store.

(28)

Dry cleaning and laundry establishments.

(29)

Electronic supply store.

(30)

Fabric store.

(31)

Financial institution.

(32)

Florist, nursery and gift shop.

(33)

Frame shop.

(34)

Funeral homes, mortuaries, but specifically excluding crematoria.

(35)

Furniture, home furnishings, including office furniture and equipment.

(36)

Grocery, fruit, vegetable, meat market, delicatessen, catering and supermarkets.

(37)

Hardware store.

(38)

Health club.

(39)

Jewelry store.

(40)

Laundromat.

(41)

Laundry and dry cleaning pick-up stations, and self-service laundry.

(42)

Laundry and dry cleaning store.

(43)

Lawn and garden shop.

(44)

Medical clinic.

(45)

Miniature golf course.

(46)

Miscellaneous repair service.

(47)

Motels, hotels.

(48)

News and tobacco center.

(49)

Nurseries, for the production and sale of plants and their related products.

(50)

Nursing home.

(51)

Paint store.

(52)

Professional and business office.

(53)

Printing, blue printing, book binding, photo stating, lithography and publishing establishments.

(54)

Produce and farmers markets.

(55)

Radio/television repair.

(56)

Restaurants.

(57)

Restaurants, drive-in.

(58)

Restaurants, fast food.

(59)

Self-storage facility.

(60)

Service occupations, including barber and beauty shop, shoe repair, appliance repair, and similar occupations.

(61)

Shopping centers with uses as otherwise permitted in the B2 district and a total leasable floor area of more than 75,000 square feet.

(62)

Signs, provided that the requirements of chapter 109 are met.

(63)

Special events/special event venue.

(64)

Sporting goods store.

(65)

Temporary commercial use, including the sale of Christmas trees or the sale of seasonal fruit, but not to exceed a period of two consecutive months in a calendar year.

(66)

Theater.

(67)

Travel agency.

(68)

Utility facility, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of 20 feet within three years.)

(69)

Veterinary hospitals and animal shelters, provided that adequate opaque screening by a wall or fence at least six feet high is provided for areas where horses, dogs and other animals are not kept in cages or stalls.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within B2 district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Second floor may be used as a residential dwelling unit, provided that it is served by a private entrance and meets the requirements for a dwelling, single-family, and the fire separation requirement established in the appropriate building and life safety codes.

(2)

Adult day centers.

(3)

Adult day health centers.

(4)

Tattoo parlors, provided that such use shall be prohibited along the streets as defined as follows:

(i)

Both sides of Main Street, from the intersection with 5th Street, extending north to the intersection with North Street.

(ii)

Both sides of Broad Street, from the intersection with Laurel Street, extending east to the intersection with E. Greene Street.

(iii)

Both sides of North Street, from the intersection with West Street, extending east to the intersection with Walnut Street.

(iv)

Both sides of South Street, from the intersection with Laurel Street, extending east to the intersection with Walnut Street.

(v)

Both sides of West Street, from the intersection with North Street, extending south to the intersection with Bush Street.

(vi)

Both sides of East Street, from the intersection with Bush Street, extending north to the intersection with North Street.

(vii)

Both sides of Court Street, from the intersection of Main Street, extending east to the intersection with East Street.

(viii)

Both sides of Green Street, from Laurel Ave. extending east to the intersection with Broad Street.

(ix)

Both Side of Laurel Ave. from Greene Street South to Elm Street.

(x)

Both sides of Spring Street from the intersection with Greene Street south to the intersection with South Street.

(xi)

Chestnut Street from South Street to Greene Street.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.4; Ord. No. 2015-005, § 2, 6-15-2015; Ord. No. 2017-001, § 1, 4-17-2017; Ord. No. 2018-002, § 5, 3-19-2018)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The C3 Heavy Commercial District is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for those retail uses that generate loud noises, excessive traffic, or require large areas for outdoor storage. Included among these uses are establishments of a commercial-industrial nature, as well as those of a commercial-recreational nature. This area provides for substantial motor vehicle traffic.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the C3 district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Accessory buildings and accessory uses, provided that requirements under sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(2)

Auction houses.

(3)

Automobile service garages.

(4)

Automobile service station, provided that the requirements of section 121-192 are met.

(5)

Automobile repair garage.

(6)

Automobile and truck rental.

(7)

Automobile sales lot.

(8)

Automobile laundry or car wash, provided that the paved area for the vehicle awaiting entrance to the washing process is located on the same lot. The paved area must be of sufficient size to adequately contain the number of vehicles (at 200 square feet per vehicle) equal to one-third of the practical hourly capacity of the washing machines. Curb breaks are limited to two, each not to exceed 30 feet in width, and located no closer than 50 feet to an intersection.

(9)

Building and lumber supply establishments, provided that the entire storage area is properly screened as required in section 121-97.

(10)

Bus and railroad terminal facilities.

(11)

Commercial parking garage or lot, provided that no entrance or exit be on the same block as a school, and that curb breaks be limited to two for each 100 feet of street frontage, each not to exceed 30 feet in width and at least 50 feet separation and not located closer than 50 feet to a street intersection.

(12)

Farm equipment sales.

(13)

Flea market.

(14)

Funeral homes, mortuaries but specifically excluding crematoria.

(15)

Hospital.

(16)

Manufactured homes sales lot.

(17)

Nurseries, for the production and sale of plants and their related products.

(18)

Rental sales.

(19)

Restaurant.

(20)

Restaurant, drive-in.

(21)

Restaurant, fast food.

(22)

Self-storage facility.

(23)

Shopping center.

(24)

Signs, provided that the requirements of chapter 109 are met.

(25)

Special event.

(26)

Tower, provided that the requirements of section 121-201 are met.

(27)

Trucking and motor freight companies.

(28)

Utility facility, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of eight feet within three years.)

(29)

Warehousing.

(30)

Wholesale outlets.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the C3 district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein. Amusement parks.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.5)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The LI Light Industrial District is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for light industrial purposes, including accessibility to major transportation facilities, and availability of adequate utilities and other public services. Industrial uses that cause obnoxious noise, vibrations, smoke, gas, fumes, odor, dust, glare, fire hazards or other objectionable environment conditions are prohibited from this district.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the LI district, only the following uses are permitted.

(1)

Accessory buildings and accessory uses, provided that requirements under sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(2)

Any establishment for manufacture, repair, assembly or processing totaling less than 500,000 square feet in floor area, and employing less than 200 employees, including, but not restricted to the following:

a.

Confectionery manufacture.

b.

Clothing and garment manufacture.

c.

Crematoria.

d.

Laboratories for testing materials, chemical analysis, photography procession.

e.

Manufacturing and assembly of scientific, optical and electrical equipment.

f.

Manufacture of musical instruments and parts.

g.

Manufacture of souvenirs and novelties.

h.

Manufacture of toys, sporting and athletic goods.

(3)

Baking and food processing plants, fish and poultry houses, but not including the on-site slaughter or processing of animals.

(4)

Cold storage plants.

(5)

Permanent sawmills and planning mills.

(6)

Contractor's storage and equipment yards when located entirely within a building or fenced area as required by section 121-97.

(7)

Dyeing plants.

(8)

Facilities owned by the City of Greensboro.

(9)

Frozen dessert and milk processing plants.

(10)

Industrial parks and planned industrial parks, provided that the provisions of section 121-194 are met.

(11)

Printing and publishing plants.

(12)

Processing of raw or semi-finished materials.

(13)

Utility facilities, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of eight feet within three years.)

(14)

Radio stations.

(15)

Retail sales of goods or products produced or processed on the site, provided that sufficient paved off-street parking and loading space is constructed to accommodate retail customers.

(16)

Signs, provided that the requirements of chapter 109 are met.

(17)

Towers, provided that the requirements of section 121-201 are met.

(18)

Truck terminals, provided that acceleration and deceleration lanes of at least 200 feet, including 50 feet flare, are provided for trucks entering or leaving the site and that generated truck traffic will not create safety hazard or unduly impede traffic.

(c)

Requirements.

(1)

Notwithstanding any requirements set out in article VI of this chapter, all operations allowed in this district shall maintain a setback and buffer of a minimum of 150 feet to a residential district and public roads.

(2)

All such operations, except driveway areas, shall be completely enclosed by an opaque fence or wall, having a minimum of six feet but in no case less than such a height as will effectively screen all operations from view. The fence must be painted a natural color and maintained in good condition.

(3)

The number of vehicular driveways permitted on any single street frontage shall be limited to one per 500 feet with a minimum of 24 feet driveway width.

(4)

Other requirements as determined by the planning and zoning board.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.6)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The HI Heavy Industrial District is established to provide appropriate locations for any use that may be obnoxious or offensive by reason of emission, odors, dust, smoke, gas, noise, vibration or traffic. All residential uses are prohibited in this district. All uses are conditional uses that require review by the planning and zoning commission and approval by the city council.

(b)

Conditional uses. Within the HI district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Concrete/lime/gypsum/plaster manufacturing facility.

(2)

Asphalt and concrete processing facilities.

(3)

Crematoria.

(4)

Junk yards.

(5)

Landfills.

(6)

Development of natural resources, including the removal of minerals and natural materials, together with necessary buildings and machinery.

(c)

Requirements.

(1)

All operations shall maintain a buffer of a minimum of 500 feet to a residential district and public roads.

(2)

All such operations, except driveway areas, shall be completely enclosed by an opaque fence or wall, having a minimum of six feet but in no case less than such a height as will effectively screen all operations from view. The fence must be painted a natural color and maintained in good condition.

(3)

The number of vehicular driveways permitted on any single street frontage shall be limited to one per 500 feet with a minimum of 24 feet driveway width.

(4)

Other requirements as determined by the planning and zoning board.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.7)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The OI Office-Institutional District is intended to provide an area for business and professional offices as well as for social, fraternal, political, civic and community organizations. The district is also designed for institutional uses such as hospitals, nursing homes, convalescent centers, institutional planned developments and clinics. The following uses are permitted.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the OI district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Accessory building and accessory uses, provided that the requirements of sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(2)

Adult day care.

(3)

Art, music, drama, photography, dance, theatrical studies.

(4)

Community center or club, provided that the requirements of section 121-197 are met.

(5)

Financial institutions, security-commodity brokers and exchanges, and holding and investment companies.

(6)

Funeral homes, mortuaries, excluding crematoria.

(7)

Hospital.

(8)

Institutional and philanthropic uses.

(9)

Libraries.

(10)

Medical and dental offices, clinics, and laboratories.

(11)

Museum.

(12)

Offices for business, professional, governmental, civic, social, fraternal, political and charitable organizations.

(13)

Public and private primary and secondary schools, colleges, technical and vocational centers, including pre-schools, kindergartens, day care for children or adults.

(14)

Religious institutions and their customary related facilities, provided that such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and front on a public right-of-way or a private street which connects with a public right-of-way. A ten-foot wide buffer area is required along any property line abutting residentially zoned districts.

(15)

Research, development, and testing laboratories and centers.

(16)

Utility facility, provided that a site development plan is submitted and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20 feet planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of eight feet within three years.)

(c)

Conditional uses. Within OI district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Adult day centers.

(2)

Adult day health centers.

(3)

Nursing homes, personal care homes, rest homes, congregate personal care homes, and memory care units community living arrangement, on minimal lot size of three acres with at least 200 feet of width at the building and at least 200 feet of frontage of a public road.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.8; Ord. No. 2015-001, § 7.8.2, 1-5-2015; Ord. No. 2015-005, § 3, 6-15-2015; Ord. No. 2017-007, § 3, 11-20-2017)

(a)

Purpose and intent.

(1)

The PUD Planned Unit Development District provides for innovative concepts in large-scale residential development that enables economy in capital maintenance, yet does not forsake the desired rural setting of openness and a livable environment. Allied uses, public facilities and enclosed recreational uses are allowed. Through the planned unit development process, it is the intent that property will be developed with a unified design providing continuity between the various elements. However, the PUD process is not intended as a device to circumvent general development regulations, densities, standards and good planning practice.

(2)

At the time of development, all submissions of development plans for any for any PUD must meet all requirements of section 121-201.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the PUD district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Dwelling, single-family, detached.

(2)

Dwelling, multifamily.

(3)

Dwelling, two-family.

(4)

Industrialized home qualifying as dwelling, single-family.

(5)

Accessory buildings and accessory uses, provided that the requirements of sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(6)

Condominiums and townhouses, provided that the requirements of section 121-189 are met.

(7)

Daycare home/family daycare home.

(8)

Home office.

(9)

Home swimming pools, above and below ground, for home use, provided that the location is not closer than 20 feet to any property line and the pool is enclosed by a wall or fence of at least six feet in height.

(10)

Public or private park or recreational area which may include a golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, lakes or similar recreation uses.

(11)

Utility facility, provided that a site development plan is submitted and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of eight feet within three years.)

(12)

Boat docks, provided that all ordinances and requirements of the Georgia Power Company pertaining to use of lake shore property and the reservoir are met.

(13)

Signs, provided that the requirements of chapter 109 of this Code are met.

(14)

Fire stations.

(15)

PUD development, operations and maintenance facilities.

(16)

Residential home occupation, provided that the requirements of section 121-191 are met.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the PUD district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Religious institutions and their customary related facilities, provided that such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and fronts on a public right-of-way or a private street which connects with a public right-of-way. The minimum building front setback is 50 feet. A ten-foot wide buffer area is required along any property line abutting residentially zoned property.

(2)

Nonresidential uses. Nonresidential uses may be permitted where such uses are scaled primarily to serve the residents of the PUD. Nonresidential uses shall be necessary commercial or accessory services. Permitted uses include, but are not restricted to, retail establishments, service businesses and restaurants.

(3)

Motel/hotel.

(d)

Development standards. Within the PUD district, the following standards must be met:

(1)

Planned unit developments must be connected to central water supply and sewer systems. On-site water supply and sewage treatment systems must be designed and installed to meet applicable rules of the Greene County Health Department and the State of Georgia EPD and must be sized to support fire hydrants.

(2)

Structures, parking areas, and other facilities must be designed and located in a manner that minimizes their visibility from adjacent roadways, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions. Commercial and accessory structures and parking areas must be treated to reduce visibility as viewed from adjacent roadways by vegetation, topography, increased setbacks, color, or other means acceptable to the City of Greensboro assuming summer, leaf-on conditions. Vegetative and topographic screening must be preserved, if existing, or be required if not existing.

(3)

PUD densities may be determined on the basis of any and all of the following considerations: the densities designated by the land use plan, the densities of surrounding development, the densities allowed under the various zoning districts, topography and character of the natural environment and the impact of a given density on the specific site and adjacent properties. The City of Greensboro also has the discretion to consider any other relevant factors. In no event shall densities exceed those set out in section 121-201(b).

(4)

There shall be no minimum standards for lot size although existing standards of zoning and subdivisions may be used as a guide.

(5)

There shall be no minimum setback standards although existing standards of zoning and subdivisions may be used as a guide.

(6)

Due to the flexibility allowed in development density, well designed open space is an important factor in providing for innovative design and visual attractiveness. A minimum of 33 percent of gross areas shall be designated as common usable open space.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.9)

(a)

Purpose and intent.

(1)

The purpose of the CPUD Commercial Planned Unit Development District is to encourage flexibility in the design and development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; to facilitate the adequate and economical provisions of streets and utilities; to preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open space; and to encourage, in compatibility with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan, large-scale mixed commercial, office/institutional, and residential developments that are planned, designed and developed to function as integral units independent of adjacent building sites. Through the commercial planned unit development process, it is the intent that property will be developed with a unified design providing continuity between the various elements. However, the CPUD process is not intended as a device to circumvent general development regulations, standards and good planning practice.

(2)

At the time of development, all submissions of development plans for a CPUD must comply with the applicable provisions of section 121-201.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the CPUD district, the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Public uses, essential public services, open land uses, and similar uses which are either subject to other public controls or which do not have significantly adverse effects on other permitted uses.

(2)

Cultural, recreational, health, educational, daycare, and religious facilities that serve the residents of the community. These uses are typically public in nature but may also be private.

(3)

Single-family detached dwelling located in appropriate residential areas.

(4)

Single-family detached dwellings that have a zero lot line lot configuration.

(5)

Single-family dwellings which have either a townhouse design or a condominium ownership regime.

(6)

Two-family dwellings.

(7)

Offices, studios, medical and dental clinics and labs, and other compatible or supporting business services and sales.

(8)

Eating places, other than drive-in restaurants.

(9)

Athletic facilities, hotels, and motels.

(10)

Establishments providing a variety of frequently purchased commercial goods, where convenience of location is more important than comparative shopping. These uses are grouped in order that limited commercial uses be permitted adjacent to residential areas. Uses include but are not limited to retail food and drug stores, dry-cleaning and coin-operated laundries, and convenience stores.

(11)

Automobile and boat service areas.

(12)

Restaurants and fast food outlets.

(13)

Entertainment and recreation facilities, including theaters, bowling alleys, skating rinks, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts or similar recreation uses.

(14)

Home office.

(15)

Parking lot for the parking of vehicles used by customers and employees of businesses within the CPUD.

(16)

Accessory buildings and accessory uses as permitted by covenants and restrictions.

(17)

Arts and crafts stores.

(18)

Bakery.

(19)

Barber and beauty shop.

(20)

Book, stationary and card shop.

(21)

Cafes and grills.

(22)

Clothing alternation.

(23)

Financial institution.

(24)

Florist, nursery and gift shop.

(25)

Frame shop.

(26)

Professional offices.

(27)

Service occupation.

(28)

Shopping centers with uses as otherwise permitted and a total leasable floor area of less than 75,000 square feet.

(29)

Special events/special event venue.

(30)

Temporary commercial use, including the sale of Christmas trees or the sale of seasonal fruit and/or nuts not to exceed a period of two consecutive months in a calendar year.

(31)

Veterinary hospitals, clinics and kennels with only enclosed structure for the keeping of animals.

(32)

Bed and breakfast.

(33)

Convalescent and nursing homes.

(34)

Camera and photographic supply store.

(35)

Car wash.

(36)

Catering establishments.

(37)

Computer sales and service.

(38)

Delicatessen.

(39)

Electronic supply store.

(40)

Fabric store.

(41)

Jewelry store.

(42)

News and tobacco center.

(43)

Produce and farmers markets.

(44)

Restaurants, fast food.

(45)

Sporting goods store.

(46)

Travel agency.

(47)

Variety and general merchandise stores.

(48)

Community center or club.

(49)

Single-family dwellings sold as a condominium ownership regime over commercial businesses.

(50)

Live-work commercial/residential units in which businesses are located on the main floor and the dwelling is located over the shop.

(51)

Apartments.

(52)

Adult day care.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the CPUD district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Stores selling retail goods that are ordinarily purchased less frequently and often have a community-wide or regional market. These uses include building materials, hardware, lawn and garden supply, and equipment stores, and automotive and marine sales and accessories establishments.

(2)

Family personal care home, group personal care home, memory care personal care homes, and congregate personal care home, and community living arrangement.

(3)

Adult day centers.

(4)

Adult day health centers.

(d)

Other uses.

(1)

Pumping station and utility sub-station serving primarily the neighborhood within which they are located.

(2)

Road rights-of-way.

(e)

Development standards. Within the CPUD district, the following standards must be met:

(1)

Commercial planned unit developments must be connected to central water supply and sewer systems. On-site water supply and sewage treatment systems must be designed and installed to meet applicable rules of the Greene County Health Department and the State of Georgia EPD and must be sized to support fire hydrants.

(2)

Structures, parking areas, and other facilities must be designed and located in a manner that minimizes their visibility from adjacent roadways, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions commercial and accessory structures and parking areas must be treated to reduce visibility as viewed from adjacent roadways by vegetation, topography, increased setbacks, color, or other means acceptable to the City of Greensboro assuming summer, leaf-on conditions. Vegetative and topographic screening must be preserved, if existing, or be required if not existing.

(3)

CPUD densities may be determined on the basis of any and all of the following considerations: the densities designated by the land use plan, the densities of surrounding development, the densities allowed under the various zoning districts, topography and character of the natural environment and the impact of a given density on the specific site and adjacent properties. The City of Greensboro also has the discretion to consider any other relevant factors.

(4)

There shall be no minimum standards for lot size although existing standards of zoning and subdivisions may be used as a guide.

(5)

There shall be no minimum setback standards although existing standards of zoning and subdivisions may be used as a guide.

(6)

Due to the flexibility allowed in development density, well designed open space is an important factor in providing for innovative design and visual attractiveness. A minimum of 15 percent of gross areas shall be designated as common usable open space.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.10; Ord. No. 2015-005, § 4, 6-15-2015; Ord. No. 2018-002, § 6, 3-19-2018)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The R1 Low-Density Residential District is composed primarily of low density residential areas where similar developments appear likely to occur. The district is designed to encourage single-family development in a rural setting and certain uses allied to or customarily incidental to residential developments in a rural area.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the R1 district, only the following uses are permitted.

(1)

Dwelling, single-family, detached.

(2)

Industrialized home qualifying as dwelling, single-family, detached.

(3)

Accessory building, provided that the requirements of sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(4)

Home office.

(5)

Daycare home.

(6)

Utility facility, provided that a site development plan is submitted and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of six feet within three years.)

(7)

Signs, provided that the requirements of chapter 109 are met.

(8)

Swimming pools, above and below ground, provided that the location is not closer than 20 feet to any property line and the pool is enclosed by a wall or fence of at least six feet in height. Only home swimming pools and private community swimming pools are permitted.

(9)

Residential home occupation, provided that the requirements of section 121-191 are met.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the R1 district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Religious institutions and their customary related facilities, provided that such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and fronts on a public right-of-way or a private street which connects with a public right-of-way. The minimum building front setback is 50 feet. A ten-foot-wide buffer area is required along any property line abutting residentially zoned property.

(2)

Recreational developments, including, but not limited to, public fishing lakes, public swimming pools and golf courses or driving ranges, or other recreational developments, provided that a comprehensive plan for the area is submitted which includes the location of the site on plats of not less than a one inch equals 400 feet scale, the location and function of all buildings and modifications of the natural landscape, the location and surface treatment of all roadways, appropriate details of drinking water or sanitary facilities, certificated by the health department if wells or septic tanks are involved and a time schedule setting for a development program.

(3)

Bed and breakfast, provided that:

a.

The acceptance of paying guests should be an accessory use to the dwelling unit;

b.

The only uses permitted shall be the renting of rooms and the serving of foods to guests renting said rooms (accessory uses commonly associated with hotels and motels, i.e., laundry services, gift shops, banquet halls, barber and beauty shops, shall not be permitted);

c.

All parking shall be off-street; and

d.

One wall sign, not exceeding four square feet in area, motionless, non-lighted, shall be permitted. No other signs shall be permitted on the premises.

(4)

Home office.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.11; Ord. of 7-6-2010)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The R2 Medium-Density Residential District is comprised of medium density residential areas plus certain open areas where similar development appears likely to occur in the near future. The district is designed to encourage similar and complementary uses which may be desirable in a neighborhood.

(b)

Permitted uses. With the R2 district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Dwelling, single-family, detached.

(2)

Dwelling, two-family.

(3)

Industrialized home qualifying as dwelling, single-family, detached.

(4)

Individual manufactured home meeting the definition of dwelling, single-family, detached.

(5)

Accessory buildings, provided that the requirements of sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(6)

Daycare home/family day care home.

(7)

Home office.

(8)

Utility facility, provided that a site development plan is submitted and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of six feet within three years.)

(9)

Swimming pools, above and below ground, provided that the location is not closer than 20 feet to any property line and the pool is enclosed by a wall or fence of at least six feet in height. Only home swimming pools and private community swimming pools are permitted.

(10)

Residential home occupation, provided that the requirements of section 121-191 are met.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the R2 district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Recreational developments, including, but not limited to, public fishing lakes, public swimming pools, and golf courses or driving ranges, or other recreational developments, provided that a comprehensive plan for the area is submitted which includes the location of the site on plats of not less than a one inch equals 400 feet scale, the location and function of all buildings and modifications of the natural landscape, the location and surface treatment of all roadways, appropriate details of drinking water or sanitary facilities, certificated by the health department if wells or septic tanks are involved and a time schedule setting for a development program.

(2)

Religious institutions and their customary related facilities, provided that such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and front on a public right-of-way or a private street which connects with a public right-of-way. A ten-foot wide buffer area is required along any property line abutting property in residential zoning districts.

(3)

Public and private primary and secondary schools, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted to and approved by the planning and zoning board.

(4)

Family personal care homes.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.12)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The RM Multifamily Residential District is composed of areas with existing or proposed high density residential use. This district is designed to accommodate open space, convenience services, and community facilities needed for high density living.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the RM district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Dwelling, single-family, detached.

(2)

Dwelling, two-family.

(3)

Dwelling, multifamily.

(4)

Garage apartment.

(5)

Individual manufactured home.

(6)

Industrialized home qualifying as dwelling, single-family, detached.

(7)

Boardinghouse.

(8)

Apartments.

(9)

Townhouses and condominiums, provided that the requirements in section 121-189 are met.

(10)

Manufactured home park, provided that the requirements of sections 121-187 and 121-188 are met.

(11)

Accessory buildings and accessory uses, provided that the requirements under sections 121-186(a)(5) and 121-190 are met.

(12)

Daycare home/family day care home.

(13)

Residential home occupation, provided that the requirements of section 121-191 are met.

(14)

Swimming pools, above and below ground, provided that the location is not closer than 20 feet to any property line and the pool is enclosed by a wall or fence of at least six feet in height. Only home swimming pools and private community swimming pools are permitted.

(15)

Utility facility, provided that a site development plan is submitted and approved by the zoning administrator, and a minimum 20 foot planted buffer strip is provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of the developed area. (An appropriate planted buffer shall contain vegetation that will attain a height of eight feet within three years.)

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the RM district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Home office.

(2)

Kindergartens, play schools, and daycare centers. A complete site development sketch must be submitted with the application.

(3)

Personal care home, community living arrangement or group home, provided that a complete site development sketch is submitted with the application showing adequate paved and lined off-street parking. All buildings must be placed at least 50 feet from any property line and bordered by a ten-foot wide buffer area along the front, side and back lot lines. The buffer area should be planted with evergreen trees or evergreen shrubs that grow at least eight feet tall within three years and provide an effective visual screen.

(4)

Recreational developments, including, but not limited to, public fishing lakes, public swimming pools and golf courses or driving ranges, or other recreational developments, provided that a comprehensive plan for the area is submitted which includes the location of the site on plats of not less than a one inch equals 400 feet scale, the location and function of all buildings and modifications of the natural landscape, the location and surface treatment of all roadways, appropriate details of drinking water or sanitary facilities, certificated by the health department if wells or septic tanks are involved and a time schedule setting for a development program.

(5)

Religious institutions and their customary related facilities, provided that such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and fronts on a public right-of-way or a private street which connects with a public right-of-way. The minimum building front setback is 50 feet. A ten-foot wide buffer area is required along any property line abutting residentially zoned property.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.13)

(a)

Intent. This CO district is intended to serve as an overlay zoning district to provide for enhanced development standards along South Main Street/Highway 44 South, Highway 278, and Highway 15 within the city limits, and such other areas as may be added from time to time. Said overlay is not intended to supplant any existing zoning. It is and shall act as an overlay of additional requirements and restrictions above and beyond the existing underlying zoning designations.

(b)

Purpose. The CO district serves to protect and enhance the significant scenic, natural, and visual assets of community gateways and corridors. These entry areas have a direct impact on places, districts, sites, buildings, structures, and works of art with special historic, cultural, or aesthetic interests or values. The development along such corridors affects Greensboro's small town character, its traditional development pattern, and its cultural heritage and tourism economy.

Suburban sprawl and roadside commercial developments, when set into a traditional, historic community such as Greensboro, produce a devastating effect on town character and quality of life. Often conventional development patterns produce linear development, asphalt wastelands, harsh and glaring light levels, and a proliferation of billboards and other distracting signage and visual clutter. Inadequately planned and regulated strip development has also spawned traffic congestion, competing signage and incompatible architecture. In order to preserve Greensboro's rural ambiance and historic nature, guidance is necessary to prevent the emergence and expansion of continuous strips of incompatible development in these corridors.

The primary goal is to protect and improve the character of these gateways and corridors while directing future development in harmony with the unique status of Greensboro. Careful planning, particularly along heavily traveled and developed corridors, can allow new developments to successfully complement the existing town without compromising its unique character. The purpose of this district is to utilize appropriate, innovative regulations and planning techniques to protect Greensboro's gateways and corridors.

The objectives also include the safe and efficient use of the roadway and roadway frontage, the use of cooperative planning measures and shared amenities to integrate and connect adjoining development, and the encouragement of quality, sensible development in harmony with the historic character of Greensboro. A further purpose is the visual reclamation of existing linear shopping centers and the extensive asphalt parking lots associated therewith. The city also seeks to enhance open space conservation.

This district emphasizes the compatibility of building form, scale, massing and materials such that new structures will conform to neighboring community features and the traditional development pattern, and more closely respect the historic character of the town. New uses and structures should be reflective of and harmonious with existing traditional buildings in Greensboro and its rural surroundings. The construction of new, smaller scale traditional buildings along the roadside frontage and its viewshed can integrate with and contribute to the community in a positive manner.

(c)

Permitted uses.

(1)

The CO districts are superimposed over existing zoning districts. The special requirements of the CO district shall apply in addition to the requirements of the zoning district within which a specific property is located. Uses permitted within the CO district are those permitted in the underlying zoning district. The CO district is solely for the purpose of providing enhanced development and standards for modification and expansion of existing building/sites and new development within the defined area of the corridor. If there is any conflict between the CO district and the underlying zoning district, the more stringent requirement shall govern.

(2)

The standards set out herein shall apply to all new development or any modifications or expansions of existing developments within zoning districts designated as R2, R3, C3, RM, B1, B2, OI, LI, HI, CPUD, or PUD only. The standards set out herein shall not apply to any R-1 district and no use in any district existing as of the effective date of this ordinance shall be required to comply with the requirements herein except upon a modification or expansion of the use existing at the time of application.

(d)

Certificate of appropriateness. Within the CO district, no material change in appearance based on modification or expansion of an existing building or lot or new development shall be made and no building permit shall be issued unless a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) has been approved by the Greensboro Architectural Approval Board (GAAB), as established in section 121-291. All construction shall conform to the COA. An approved COA shall become void unless construction is commenced within six months of date of issuance. A COA shall be valid for 18 months, at which time it shall expire. A new application must be submitted and a new COA issued by the GAAB prior to any construction or modification after expiration of a COA. Work not in compliance with a COA is prohibited.

(e)

Certificate of appropriateness application process.

(1)

An application for a COA, for either preliminary review or final review, shall be accompanied by such drawings, photographs, or plans as required by the commission and shall be submitted to the zoning and planning official at least 30 days prior to the GAAB's regularly scheduled meeting.

(2)

For new developments and/or new buildings and significant changes to existing development and/or buildings, both preliminary review and final review are required. The GAAB shall review the application and preliminary plans no less than 30 days prior to final review and may suggest revisions that enable the preliminary plan to conform to the GAAB's criteria.

(3)

For minor changes to existing development and/or buildings, only one review is required and applications for such minor changes shall be submitted to the zoning and planning official not less than 15 days prior to the GAAB's regularly scheduled meeting. The zoning and planning official, after consultation with the GAAB chairman, shall determine whether changes to existing development and/or buildings constitute either a minor or significant change.

(4)

Minor changes are: changes in type of roofing material, installation of awnings or signs, removal of non-conforming signs or structures and installation of irrigation, and alterations involving less than $5,000.00 to existing elevations or site plans.

(f)

Notice. A public notice shall be published in the official legal organ of Greene County, Georgia or in a newspaper of general circulation in Greensboro at least 15 days and not more than 45 days prior to the scheduled meeting of the GAAB, stating that the GAAB will hold a hearing and stating the purpose, time, date, and location of the hearing, the location of the property, the present use, and a brief description of the nature of the material change in appearance proposed. Upon the filing of an application for COA, the applicant shall at his expense cause to be erected in a conspicuous place on the subject property, no less than 15 days prior to the scheduled hearing, one or more sign(s) furnished by the city, each of which shall not be less than nine square feet in area, and each of which shall contain the same information required in the newspaper advertisement. No such public hearing shall take place until said sign(s) has been posted for at least 15 days.

(g)

Public hearing.

(1)

The public hearings shall be conducted by the GAAB and shall be governed by this section. Minutes of the meeting will be taken by the zoning and planning official. Copies of any findings, decisions and COA shall be available upon request to interested members of the public. The public hearing shall be called to order by the presiding officer, who shall summarize the requirements as to speakers' conduct and time limits.

(2)

The zoning and planning official shall report on the application, including the following:

(i)

The location of the property, the present use, and a description of the proposed material change in appearance;

(ii)

Any report, investigation, or recommendation of the zoning and planning official; and

(iii)

Any additional information considered by the zoning and planning official to be relevant.

(3)

Each speaker shall speak only to the merits of the pending application and shall address his remarks only to the members of the GAAB. Each speaker shall refrain from personal attacks on any other speaker or any discussion irrelevant to the pending application. Speakers shall not duplicate previous comments, as repetition deprives other speakers of valuable time to provide new information. The GAAB chairman or his/her designee shall refuse a speaker the right to continue if the speaker, after once being cautioned, continues to violate any section of this article.

(4)

The applicant or applicant's representative shall present and explain his application after being recognized by the chairperson. The applicant will be allowed not less than ten minutes combined total to make his initial presentation and subsequent rebuttal, but the applicant and all supporters shall have a combined time limit of no more than 15 minutes.

(5)

After the applicant's presentation, interested persons who support the application, after being permitted to speak by the presiding officer, may address the proposed application by standing and stating their name, address, and interest and any comments on the pending application. Persons other than the applicant who support the application are allowed to speak in support of the pending application, subject to the 15 minute combined total time limit.

(6)

Persons opposing an application are allowed not less than ten minutes total as a group (and in no event less than the combined time used by the applicant and other supporters), to address their opposition to the application. The opponents shall have a combined total time limit of no more than 15 minutes. It is suggested that the supporters, and opponents, each obtain one spokesperson to present their views. No individual except the applicant, a group representative, or an attorney shall speak more than one time on an application.

(7)

The applicant shall have an opportunity for brief summary remarks using any reserved time from his initial presentation, after which time the presiding officer shall close the public hearing. The GAAB shall then deliberate and take action on the application. Deliberation may include questions to applicants, supporters and/or opponents. Actions shall be by majority vote. The chairman may vote only in the event of a tie.

(h)

Standards for decision.

(1)

At the conclusion of the public hearing the GAAB shall issue a COA if it finds the proposed change(s) in appearance would not have a substantial adverse effect on the CO District. The GAAB shall consider, in addition to any other pertinent factors, the extent to which the proposed project complies with the GAAB's design criteria in terms of the proposed architectural style, general design arrangement, texture and color (non-painted surfaces), material of the architectural features, parking, pavement, and other site features, and the extent to which the proposal is compatible with other structures in the area. The GAAB shall have the authority to adopt and publish design guidelines for the CO district. The GAAB shall not consider interior arrangement, or use having no effect on exterior architectural features, safety or utility.

(2)

The GAAB shall deny a COA if it finds the material change in appearance would have a substantial adverse effect on the CO district. The GAAB shall set forth in writing reasons for the denial, which it shall transmit to the applicant. The GAAB may suggest modifications or alternatives to the proposed alteration or new construction. The applicant may make modifications to the plans and resubmit a new or revised application for consideration by the GAAB. The denial by the GAAB shall be binding upon the building and code official and no building permit shall be issued.

(3)

The GAAB shall approve or deny an application for a COA within 60 days after a fully completed application is filed with the zoning and planning official. Failure of the GAAB to act within said 60 days shall be deemed approval of the application and no other evidence of approval by the GAAB shall be needed.

(i)

Appeals. Any person dissatisfied with a decision of the GAAB may appeal in writing to the Greensboro City Council. The appeal must clearly set forth all alleged errors, and must be filed with the city clerk's office within 30 days after the GAAB's decision is rendered. After a public hearing by the council, the council may approve the decision, or modify or reject the decision, if it finds that the GAAB abused its discretion by acting arbitrarily and/or in violation of constitutional rights in reaching its decision. Appeals from decisions of the Greensboro City Council may be taken to the Superior Court of Greene County, Georgia, and must be filed within 30 days of the council's decision.

(j)

Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided for the full width of the parcel frontage abutting any public right-of-way and shall be of a width, depth and specific location as approved by the city engineer and as may be required through the site and architectural review process. The city encourages the development of meandering sidewalks for aesthetic and functional purposes.

(k)

Architectural requirements. Modification, expansion, and new development within the CO district shall require such architectural enhancements that include enhanced materials and building design which would have the purpose and effect of providing increased building and site aesthetic appeal, as well as providing a style and design which are consistent with southern architectural themes in the general vicinity of the city and surrounding areas. The specific building materials and architectural style which are proposed for any development project are subject to review and approval through the site and architectural review process.

(l)

Shared driveways. In order to limit the number of traffic conflict points along the corridor, new development projects will be required to design and install shared driveways with adjacent properties. The specific location of the shared driveways shall be subject to review and approval through the site and architectural review process. Additionally, approval will be required from the State of Georgia Department of Transportation for any driveways, shared or otherwise, which provide access to and from the state highway.

(m)

Landscape standards for parking lots in the CO district:

(1)

Parking lots within the CO district shall be effectively landscaped with trees and shrubs to reduce the visual impact of glare, headlights, and parking lot lights from the public right-of-way and from adjoining properties. In addition, parking lots should be adequately shaded to reduce the amount of reflected heat.

(2)

When a lot is located within the overlay district, a minimum of ten feet of landscaped land will be provided around the perimeter of the parking lot to reduce the visual impact of the parking lot. The landscaping site plan must be approved by the zoning administrator.

(3)

Along the perimeter of the parking lot, to reduce its visual impact:

a.

Provide a ten foot wide landscape strip around the perimeter of the lot, to be planted with shade trees and low shrubs. Provide a minimum of one shade tree per every 40 feet of lot perimeter. However, this does not mean that shade trees must be located 40 feet on center. Additional shade trees may be necessary to effectively shade/screen the parking lot.

b.

In cases where quality woodland exists, preserve a minimum of 25 feet of vegetation along the perimeter of the lot. Provide additional evergreen shrubs if needed.

c.

Landscaped areas outside the parking lot may not be used to meet the interior planting requirement. Landscape provisions only apply to parking areas for customers or employees. A minimum of 15 percent of the gross square footage of the interior of the parking lot shall be landscaped.

d.

The above percentage must be planted in shade trees. This is necessary to break up the visual expansiveness of lots and to reduce glare and heat. Landscaping requirements will be to plant a minimum of one overstory or two understory trees per 200 square feet of required interior planting area. The trees shall be the following criteria: overstory trees shall be a minimum of two and one-half inches caliper; overstory trees include but are not limited to oaks, pines, and maples; understory trees shall be a minimum of one inch caliper; understory trees include but are not limited to dogwoods, crepe myrtles, and redbuds; no more than one-third of the trees can be understory trees; and no more than 50 percent of the trees can be of a single variety. To achieve these objectives, the following alternatives should be considered: a continuous landscape strip between every four rows of parking, a minimum of eight feet in width to accommodate a low hedge and shade trees, create large planting islands (over 600 square feet) to be located throughout the lot and planted with shade trees, low shrubs, and/or ground over, preferably located at the ends of parking rows or provide planting islands (a minimum of nine feet wide) between every ten to 15 spaces to avoid long rows of parked cars, each of these planting islands providing at least one shade tree having a clear trunk height of at least six feet.

e.

A three and one-half feet (42 inches) high screen wall shall be constructed to separate and provide a visual buffer between any off-street parking area and any adjacent public street. Said wall shall be constructed behind the property line abutting the public street and shall extend the full length of the distance where the parking area abuts the public street. The specific material, color and location of any screen wall shall be subject to review and approval through the site and architectural review process. Said screen wall shall be located behind the required ten foot wide landscaping strip referred to in Section 7.14.7.2, supra.

f.

Parking lot lighting shall be provided to ensure security and safety in all off-street parking areas. Lighting fixtures shall be designed such that all light is directed downward from the fixture, thus reducing night sky light pollution. The specific fixture type, height, number and locations throughout the parking area shall be subject to review and approval through the site and architectural review process.

g.

Any tract located adjacent to the CO district which has a parking lot or a plan of development of multiple buildings which includes in total parking lots designed for greater than 50 vehicles, shall require, in addition to the landscaped buffer, an earthen berm which shall shield the parking lot from view.

h.

Any freestanding sign within the CO district shall be limited to pedestal type signs with a total height not to exceed seven feet from average surrounding ground level and a width not to exceed 10 feet. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the mayor and council may make a finding, after review, that the interests of the city and goals of this CO district would be best served by the removal of preexisting nonconforming billboard signs in exchange for the placement of new signs not in compliance herewith. In the event of such a finding, the mayor and council, on a case by case basis, may negotiate with owners of non-conforming, preexisting signs and authorize the placement of new signs not in compliance herewith in exchange for the removal of said nonconforming preexisting signs.

(n)

Maintenance of perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping in the CO district:

(1)

The owner, tenant, and their agent, if any, are jointly and severally responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat, and orderly appearance and shall be kept free from refuse and debris. All landscaped areas must be watered via an underground sprinkler system or be provided with a readily available water supply with at least one outlet located within 150 feet of all plant material to be maintained.

(2)

All plant growth in landscaped areas must be controlled by pruning, trimming, or other suitable methods so that plant materials do not interfere with public utilities, restrict pedestrian or vehicular access, or otherwise constitute a traffic hazard.

(3)

All planted areas must be maintained in a relatively weed free condition and clear of undergrowth.

(4)

All planting must be fertilized and irrigated at such intervals as necessary to promote optimum growth.

(5)

All trees, shrubs, ground cover, and other plant materials must be replaced during the next suitable planting period if they die or become unhealthy because of accidents, drainage problems, disease, or other causes.

(6)

Replacement plants must conform to all standards that govern the original installation of plantings.

(o)

Location.

(1)

South Main Street/Highway 44. The entire length of the right-of-way of South Main Street/Highway 44, within the city limits of Greensboro, beginning at the intersection of South Main Street and Broad Street and running South to the intersection with South Main Street/Highway 44 and the southerly city limit line as the same may exist from time to time. The width of said corridor along said right-of-way shall be 2,400 feet stretching 1,200 feet perpendicular from the centerline of South Main Street/Highway 44 along its entire route until its intersection with the southerly city limit line.

(2)

Highway 278. The length of the right-of-way of State Highway 278, beginning from the west at the intersection of Highway 278 and Apalachee Avenue and running east to the intersection of State Highway 278 and Webb Lake Dr. Excepted from the district shall be all property identified in section 107-7 as the historic commercial district. The width of said corridor along said right-of-way shall be 1,000 feet stretching 500 feet perpendicular each way from the centerline of Highway 278 along its entire route.

(3)

Highway 15. The entire length of the right-of-way of Highway 15 within the city limits of Greensboro, beginning at the southerly city limit line as the same may exist from time to time located on Highway 15 South/Siloam Road and running northerly through the intersection of South Main Street and Broad Street, then northerly on Highway 15 to the northerly city limit line as the same may exist from time to time located on Highway 15 North/Athens Highway. Excepted from the district shall be all property identified in section 107-7 as the historic commercial district. The width of said corridor along said right-of-way shall be 1,000 feet stretching 500 feet perpendicular each way from the centerline of Highway 15 along its entire route.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.14; Ord. No. 2015-004, § 1, 6-15-2015)

(a)

Purpose and intent. The OR Office-Residential District is intended to allow the side-by-side coexistence of traditional residences and businesses of a limited scale and intensity. The operation and appearances of the district's businesses should comport with the surrounding residential land use and should not alter the essential character of the district in traffic, density or architectural flavor. Businesses should be small, self-contained, and generate little traffic.

(b)

Permitted uses. Within the OR district, only the following uses are permitted:

(1)

Accessory building and accessory uses, provided the building complies with all requirements of this chapter.

(2)

Art, music, drama, photography, dance, or theatrical studios or galleries.

(3)

Professional offices, but excluding medical services, provided that each office supports no more than six full-time employees.

(4)

Bed and breakfasts, provided that each bed and breakfast offers no more than four rooms for rent.

(5)

Dwelling, single-family, detached.

(6)

Museums.

(7)

Home occupation, provided that the requirements of this chapter are met.

(c)

Conditional uses. Within the OR district, the uses enumerated in this subsection may be permitted. Conditional use applications may be approved or denied as submitted or may be approved subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein.

(1)

Public and private, primary and secondary schools, provided that such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and are fronting on a public, collector street, right-of-way. A 40-foot wide natural or densely planted buffer area is required along any property line.

(2)

Religious institutions and their customary related facilities, provided that such uses are located on a lot with a minimum of two acres and are fronting on a public, collector street right-of-way. A 40-foot wide natural or densely planted buffer area is required along any property line.

(d)

Area, yard and height requirements.

(1)

All buildings in the district which are not dwelling units shall be subject to the area, yard and height requirements set forth for R1 districts in this chapter.

(2)

The ground area used for parking shall not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area.

(e)

Architectural requirements for businesses.

(1)

Appearance. The district shall maintain its primarily residential appearance. Buildings that appear monolithic or featureless, or are characterized by modernistic or commercial type features or otherwise detract from the traditionally residential appearance of the district are prohibited.

(2)

Entrances. Each principal building of a business shall have a clearly defined customer entrance.

(3)

Horizontal planes. No business' principal building shall display any long, uninterrupted horizontal plane, like or resembling an elongated storefront window or featureless concrete wall. Vertical interruptions in horizontal planes may include, but are not limited to, columns, towers or gables.

(4)

Design materials. No business shall present an exterior consisting primarily of cement, metal siding, or the tinted, sectioned glass typical of commercial buildings. Use of brick, wood, stucco or other traditional residential facing materials is required.

(5)

Colors. Business exteriors shall use primarily subtle colors that are not highly reflective. Excessive use of bright, loud or reflective colors is not permitted.

(6)

Roofs. Flat roofs are expressly prohibited. Roofs shall be sloped, at not less than a 12:6 pitch as in a traditional house.

(7)

Planted buffer strips. All requirements of section 121-97 regarding planted buffer strips, shall be complied with.

(8)

Signs. Chapters 107 and 109 otherwise complied with.

(f)

Architectural review.

(1)

As to any portion of any property contained within the OR district, no house, garage, carport, or other structure or improvement, whether or not such structure, improvement or dwelling is intended for occupancy, shall be commenced, erected or maintained thereon, nor shall any exterior addition to any existing structure or change or alteration therein be commenced, nor shall any landscaping or site work be performed until complete final plans, drawings and specifications therefor showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, basic exterior finishes and colors, locations and floor plans, the identity of prime contractor, set back and side yard lines and location of trees to be moved which are six inches in diameter and larger except trees within the house site therefor have been submitted to and approved by the city as to harmony of exterior design, general quality of materials and as to location in relation to surrounding structures and topography.

(2)

If the city fails to suggest modifications or alterations, orally or in writing, approve or disapprove such plans, drawings and specifications within 45 days after receipt of written notice that such plan, drawings and specifications have been submitted to it and approval requested, the city shall be deemed to have approved said plans, drawings and specifications.

(g)

Miscellaneous requirements.

(1)

No sign in the district shall be greater than 575 square inches. Illuminated, neon, flashing or moving signs are expressly prohibited. All signs shall be attached to the principal structure. Freestanding signs are expressly prohibited.

(2)

Lighting in the district shall not unreasonably illuminate any property other than the property on which the light source is located. Outdoor lighting shall be self-contained, baffled and directed so as not to illuminate adjacent property. Any outdoor lighting shall be prohibited between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

(3)

All inventory, equipment, supplies and business materials shall be stored within an enclosure or within the principal structure and shall not be visible from any adjacent property or the road.

(4)

Parking provided by businesses in the district shall be off-street parking in the back of the lot behind the principal structure and shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, shall be sufficient to accommodate the highest traffic the business owner can reasonably foresee, and shall not adversely affect any residential use of parking space in areas within or abutting the district.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 7.15)

(a)

Purpose and intent. Recognizing the possible location of certain uses oriented to Interstate 20, the IC Interstate Commercial Overlay District is intended to serve as an overlay district to provide for specific height regulations. Said overall is not intended to supplant any existing zoning, other than provided for within this ordinance. These areas traditionally contain uses which may require structures to be constructed in excess of the height requirements established in the underlying zoning districts.

(b)

Maximum height of structures and buildings. For all uses within the IC Interstate Commercial Overlay District, the maximum height of any principal building or structure shall be 60 feet. This regulation shall control over any height restrictions as contained in section 121-158.

(c)

Location. The following parcels shall constitute the IB Interstate Commercial Overlay District: Parcel 0520000190, Parcel 0520000230, Parcel 0520000240, Parcel 052000024D, Parcel 052000024C, Parcel 052000024B, Parcel 052000024A, Parcel 0710000260, Parcel 071000026A, Parcel 071000026B, Parcel 0710000300, Parcel 0710000310, Parcel 071000031A, Parcel 071000031B, Parcel 071000031C, Parcel 071000031D, Parcel 071000031E, Parcel 071000031F, Parcel 0710000330, Parcel 071000033A, Parcel 0710000340, Parcel 071000034A, and Parcel 071000035A.

(Ord. No. 2017-007, § 1, 11-20-2017)