Greensboro City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES

Sec. 121-185.- Recreational vehicle parks.

(a)

Direct access. All recreational vehicle parks should be located with direct access to a paved city, county, state or federal highway. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary access where there is no existing improved street or road connecting the recreational park site with an improved existing public street or road. Any street or road improvement required beyond the boundary of the recreational vehicle park shall be improved in accordance with chapter 113. Entrances and exits to parks shall be designed for safe and convenient movement of traffic into and out of the park. No material impediment to visibility shall be created or maintained which obscures the view of an approaching driver. All traffic in and out of the park shall be through such entrances and exits. No entrance or exit shall be through a residential district.

(b)

Spaces. Spaces in recreational vehicle parks may be used by recreational vehicles, provided they meet any additional laws and ordinances of the City of Greensboro and shall be rented by the day or week only, and an occupant of such space shall remain in the same recreational vehicle park space for a period of not more than 30 days.

(c)

Site conditions. Conditions of soil, groundwater level, drainage, and topography shall not create hazards to the property or the health and safety of the occupants. The site shall not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors, or other adverse influences, and no portion subject to unpredictable and/or sudden flooding, subsidence, or erosion shall be used for any purpose which would expose persons or property to hazards.

(d)

Soil and ground cover. Exposed ground surfaces in all parts of the park shall be paved, or covered with stone screenings, or other solid materials, or protected with a vegetative growth that is capable of preventing soil erosion and of eliminating objectionable dust.

(e)

Drainage requirements. Surface drainage plans for the entire tract must be submitted with the application to determine its compatibility with the surrounding existing drainage pattern.

(f)

Minimum park size. The minimum park size shall be ten acres with a maximum density of ten campsites per acre.

(g)

Campsite development. Campsites should, to the greatest extent possible, be developed to preserve the natural character of the lot and the surrounding area. Each campsite shall contain a stabilized vehicular parking pad of shell, marble, paving, or other, suitable material. No part of an RV or other unit placed on a campsite shall be closer than five feet to a site line.

(h)

Separation between recreational vehicles. Recreational vehicles shall be separated by at least ten feet. Any accessory structure such as attached awnings, for purposes of this separation requirement will be considered to be part of the RV.

(i)

Parking requirements. There shall be at least three off-street parking spaces designated in the RV park for each two RV sites. Off-street parking may be provided in common parking areas or on individual RV sites.

(j)

Accessory uses. Management headquarters, recreational facilities, toilets, dumping stations, showers, coin-operated laundry facilities and other uses and structures customarily incidental to operation of an RV park and campground are permitted as accessory uses to the park.

(1)

Such establishments and the parking areas primarily related to their operation shall not occupy more than five percent of the gross area of the park.

(2)

Such establishments shall be restricted in their use to occupants of the park.

(3)

Such establishments shall present no visible evidence from any street outside the park of their commercial character which would attract customers other than occupants of the park.

(4)

The structures housing such facilities shall not be located closer than 100 feet to any public street and shall not be directly accessible from any public street, but shall be accessible only from a street within the park.

(k)

Open space and recreational areas. A minimum of eight percent of the gross site area for the RV park shall be set aside and developed as common use areas for open or enclosed recreation facilities.

(l)

Yards and setbacks. Each RV park shall have a landscaped perimeter buffer which shall be used for no other purpose.

(1)

Minimum front setback. 25 feet from the front property line except when the park fronts on a state highway; then the minimum shall be 50 feet.

(2)

Minimum side setback. When abutting residential districts, the side setbacks shall be 50 feet from the property line; when abutting a dedicated right-of-way, the side setback shall be 25 feet; when abutting any other zoning district, the side setback shall be 20 feet.

(3)

Minimum rear setback. 20 feet except when the rear yard abuts a dedicated public right-of-way, the minimum shall be 25 feet. If the rear yard abuts a residential district, the minimum rear setback shall be 50 feet.

(m)

Landscaping. When needed to enhance aesthetics or to ensure public safety, the RV park shall be enclosed by a fence, wall, landscape screening, earth mounds, or by other designs approved by the planning commission which will complement the landscape and ensure compatibility with the adjacent environment.

(n)

Streets in RV parks. Streets in RV parks shall be private, constructed with a stabilized travelway (marble, shell, paving, or other suitable material) and meet the following minimum stabilized travelway width requirements:

(1)

One-way, no parking: 14 feet.

(2)

One-way with parking on one side, or two way with no parking: 18 feet.

(3)

Two-way with parking on one side: 26 feet.

(4)

Two-way with parking on both sides: 34 feet.

(o)

Buffers. As for manufactured home parks, buffer areas may be required in developed areas and areas projected for future growth.

(p)

Adequate lighting. Recreational vehicle parks shall be adequately lighted with outdoor lighting located every 200 feet along interior access roads. The first light shall be within 100 feet from the entrance to the RV park.

(q)

Certificate of approval. In addition to meeting the requirements of subsections (a) through (p) of this section, the recreational vehicle park site plan shall be accompanied by a certificate of approval from the Greene County Health Department.

(r)

Recreational vehicles on private lots. Individual RVs occupied temporarily by a guest of the owner or tenant of the property on which the RV is located, shall be allowed, not to exceed 15 consecutive calendar days in any 60-day period.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.1)

Sec. 121-186. - Individual manufactured homes and mobile homes.

(a)

Generally. Individual mobile or manufactured homes not meeting the definition of dwelling, single-family, and not located within a manufactured home park, shall comply with the following and other applicable sections of this chapter:

(1)

Limitations.

No mobile home is permitted to be moved to the City of Greensboro for use as a residential dwelling.

The attachment of a mobile or manufactured home to an existing mobile or manufactured home is permitted only if both units were engineered and manufactured for such attachment.

(2)

Building and occupancy permits. Building and occupancy permits issued by the City of Greensboro Building Inspector or his authorized agent are required for any mobile or manufactured home:

That is hereafter located to the City of Greensboro;

That is moved from one location to a second location within the City of Greensboro where that manufactured housing unit will house persons or property;

Which has not been occupied within the preceding 12 months;

That there is a change in use of the manufactured housing unit; or

If the mobile or manufactured home is added to or structurally altered 100 square feet or more.

(3)

Application requirements for building and occupancy permits for mobile or manufactured homes.

An application for permits for location and occupancy of a mobile or manufactured home is required to be filed by the owner or the owner's agent in the office of the City of Greensboro Building Inspector before a building or occupancy permit is issued.

A building permit shall not be issued for a mobile home containing aluminum wiring.

Prior to issuing a building permit, it is unlawful to move, locate, relocate, erect or make utility connections of any kind to a mobile or manufactured home in the City of Greensboro.

All mobile and manufactured homes must be registered with the Greene County Tax Commissioner and approval of the septic system by the Greene County Health Department must be obtained before an occupancy permit can be issued.

Prior to issuing an occupancy permit it is unlawful to occupy or otherwise use as a residence a mobile or manufactured home in the City of Greensboro.

The permit application shall describe the mobile or manufactured home as to size, dimension, year, model, the zoning district and tax map and parcel number of the planned location of the mobile or manufactured home, the intended use of the mobile or manufactured home, the name of the owner and the name of the intended occupants, and the source of water and type of waste disposal system. A site plan showing the location of the mobile or manufactured home, water source, septic tank and the primary and alternate drain field will be included with the permit application.

If the intended use of the mobile or manufactured home is as an accessory use, hardship use or farm caretaker, then details of such proposed use shall be provided by the applicant.

Mobile and manufactured homes shall be provided with prefabricated or permanent stairs and landing, constructed of pressure treated lumber, masonry or metal sufficient to provide safe ingress and egress from two exterior doors of the unit. Individual landings shall meet the City of Greensboro building codes; and be underpinned with skirting material, masonry construction or other materials manufactured for such purpose.

All mobile and manufactured homes must be attached to a permanent foundation with underpinning of brick or masonry construction; and meet all other applicable state and county statutes, regulations and ordinances.

(4)

Temporary usage.

A manufactured home may be used as an office in a subdivision, by a contractor during construction or development. In other than a subdivision, a manufactured home may be used as a temporary residence during the reconstruction of a permanent residence which has been destroyed by fire, natural disaster or condemnation. All of the above uses must be requested in writing, be for a period not exceeding 12 months, and have written approval of the planning and zoning board. The planning and zoning board may extend the 12-month period one time where necessary for up to an additional six-month period.

Manufactured homes may be permitted on a lot in the A1 and A2 zoning districts which contains another residential dwelling in the case of health hardship provided:

The requirements of article VI of this chapter are met;

All setback requirements are met;

There is only one such use per lot;

A special permit is issued by the zoning administrator. The permit must be renewed annually upon presenting sufficient evidence of such medical hardship as stated in the original application still exists; and

When the medical hardship originally applied for no longer exists, the zoning administrator will be so notified by the property owner, the special permit will be withdrawn and the manufactured home removed from the property within 60 days of the permit withdrawal date or expiration date, whichever occurs first. The planning and zoning board is authorized to extend the 60-day limit one time for an additional 60 days for sufficient cause.

(5)

Accessory buildings. A mobile or manufactured home may be used as an accessory building in the A1 and A2 zoning districts provided:

All appliances, beds, lavatories and furniture have been removed;

No more than one such building is permitted per lot or parcel;

The building is located between the principal building (or any other structure used as a residence) and the rear of the lot, but no closer than 150 feet from the centerline of the street providing access to the lot or parcel;

The building meets the side and rear lot setbacks of the district where located;

The building's physical condition is in keeping with other such accessory buildings in the surrounding area;

The building is supported and tied down in such a manner as not to present a safety or health risk as determined by the building inspector, but in no case shall there be less than three diagonal (frame) ties on each side or two over the roof ties, properly anchored;

Any required electrical connection to an outside power source must be inspected and approved by the building inspector;

The building, if observable from any street, requires a vegetative buffer to be planted between the street and building; and

The building is not used for human occupancy.

(b)

Manufactured home subdivisions/manufactured home parks. Manufactured home subdivisions and manufactured home parks hereafter developed or expanded either by an increase in acreage or in the number of dwelling units must comply with chapter 113 and this chapter.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.2)

Sec. 121-187. - Manufactured homes parks.

(a)

Park development criteria. Manufactured home parks, including additions of acreage to existing manufactured home parks or replacement of individual housing units within existing manufactured home parks, must adhere to the following criteria:

(1)

Minimum lot area per park shall be ten acres; minimum lot width for portion used for entrance and exit shall be 100 feet; and minimum lot street frontage shall be 100 feet.

(2)

Minimum lot area for each manufactured home space or stand shall be 8,900 square feet and minimum yard set backs shall be as follows:

Front yard: 20 feet.

Side yard: 20 feet.

Rear yard: 20 feet.

Front yard setback is in addition to square footage required for installation of required deck, landing or patio and any necessary steps. Buffers shall not be included in minimum lot area.

(3)

There shall be a maximum of 3.5 manufactured home units per acre.

(4)

Each manufactured home lot shall be provided with a driveway that is at least ten feet wide and is connected to the interior street. Each manufactured home lot driveway shall be sufficient in length and width to serve as two off-street parking spaces. Driveways at least 20 feet wide shall also be provided to service buildings and recreation buildings or areas.

(5)

Each manufactured home unit shall be served by either individual refuse containers or dumpsters, the contents of which shall be emptied at least once a week into a state approved sanitary landfill. Where the manufactured home unit is served by individual refuse containers, each manufactured home unit shall be provided with stands to hold the individual refuse containers and said containers shall be screened from conspicuous view. If the manufactured home unit is provided with a dumpster, said dumpster shall be screened from conspicuous view. One, six-cubic yard dumpster shall be provided for each 115 persons living in the manufactured home park. The determination of the number of dumpsters required shall be based on the following ratio: 2.5 persons per single-section unit; four persons per each multi-section unit.

(6)

The owner of the manufactured home park shall provide each individual manufactured home with either a patio or deck with minimum dimensions of 96 square feet adjacent to at least one of said manufactured home's entrances. Each manufactured home shall be provided with prefabricated or permanent stairs with landing, constructed from pressure treated lumber, masonry or metal sufficient to provide ingress and egress from two exterior doors of the manufactured home unit. Loose, stacked steps are strictly prohibited.

(7)

The manufactured home must be supported by piers as prescribed by the International Building Code or manufacturer's instructions, whichever is more stringent. The foundation must be enclosed by manufactured skirting material, masonry construction or other materials manufactured for such purpose. Materials not manufactured for such purpose may be used if approved by the building inspector prior to installation. Materials not manufactured for such purpose must be installed to the same standards as materials manufactured for such purpose.

(8)

Except as otherwise provided, lands comprising at least ten percent of the total usable area to be subdivided shall be reserved for parks, playgrounds, and/or recreational purposes in a location with suitable park resident access within a manufactured home park.

(9)

All property proposed for open space shall be:

Shown on the plan; and

Located as to be free of traffic hazards.

(10)

All streets within the manufactured home park shall be paved and lighted and lights shall be spaced at a minimum of 200-foot intervals. The first light shall be within 100 feet from the entrance to the manufactured home park.

(b)

Buffers.

(1)

A minimum buffer strip of at least 20 feet in width shall be located adjacent to each exterior property line of the manufactured home park. The buffer strip shall not be included within any individual manufactured home lot. This buffer strip shall be increased to a total width of 40 feet when the manufactured home park is located adjacent to single-family residences.

(2)

The required buffer strip shall be planted in the setback area and shall consist of evergreen trees and/or shrubs which will normally obtain a height of eight feet within three years. Maintenance of the buffer strip shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Dead trees or shrubs used in the buffer area shall be replaced by the property owner no later than the next spring or fall planting season but no later than 12 months from notification by the zoning administrator.

(3)

If the buffer area is naturally wooded, then it shall be left in its natural state. If not, the buffer area, should be planted with trees to further diffuse from sound, light transmission, and visual impact. The required planting area shall be planted in such a manner as to preserve the natural topography of the land and the natural growth. If the natural growth is too dense to allow for preferred growth, the natural growth shall be thinned. Under all circumstances, diseased, dangerous or decayed growth shall be removed.

(4)

Any grading, improvements or construction adjacent to the buffer shall be conducted far enough from the buffer area so as not to disturb or encroach upon said buffer area.

(c)

Park landscaping. Each manufactured home park shall be landscaped with trees, ground covers, and exterior screen plantings in accordance with a landscape plan submitted with the preliminary plat and approved.

(d)

Lot rental. No lot shall be rented for residential use of a manufactured home in any park except for periods of 30 days or more, and no manufactured home shall be admitted to any park unless it can be demonstrated that it meets the requirements of any additional laws and regulations of the governing authority.

(e)

Required improvements. In every manufactured home park, the following street improvements and utilities shall be planned for and provided by the developer, by installation prior to the approval of the manufactured home park and shall also meet the requirements of chapter 113.

(1)

All streets shall be named and marked with signs and all individual manufactured home lots shall be marked by a number. Individual manufactured home lot numbers shall be consecutive and in accordance with the numbering system established by the Greene County numbering system. Street names and lot numbers for the manufactured home park shall be noted on the final plat and said plat shall be delivered by the park owner to the City of Greensboro public service and emergency agencies governing the area in which the manufactured home park is located. Street signs and lot number signs shall be maintained by the park owner.

(2)

Sanitary sewer lines shall be provided to each manufactured home unit if said unit is located within a reasonable distance to an existing trunk line or central septic system at the time of development of the manufactured home park. If said manufactured home unit is not located within a reasonable distance to an existing trunk line, central septic tanks, or other approved individual sewage disposal system, such system shall be installed by and at the expense of the developer in conformity with the requirements of the Greene County Health Department for interim use by each manufactured home.

(3)

Water lines with connection to each individual manufactured home unit if said unit is located within a reasonable distance to an existing trunk line at the time of development of the park. If said manufactured home unit is not located within a reasonable distance to an existing trunk line, the developer shall provide an individual water outlet for each manufactured home in conformity with the requirements of the Greene County Health Department for interim use.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.3)

Sec. 121-188. - Manufactured home installation.

(a)

Installation. All manufactured homes, located to or moved within the City of Greensboro, Georgia, at or after the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall be installed by a licensed installer as required by O.C.G.A. § 8-2-164, and in accordance with the applicable manufacturer's installation instructions, specifically including, without limitation, correctly installed tie-downs and anchors. In the absence of such instructions, installations shall be performed in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations adopted by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner. (See O.C.G.A. § 8-2-160 et seq.)

(b)

Penalties for improper installation. Failure by the owner of a manufactured home to obtain and utilize tie downs and anchors for his manufactured home or modular home placed in the City of Greensboro after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00.

(c)

Home orientation. All manufactured homes are subject to the following conditions:

(1)

No manufactured home shall be located within 30 feet of any permanent type of building.

(2)

The manufactured home unit must be fitted with skirting/underpinning that completely encloses the undercarriage, and the unit must be connected to water and sewerage in compliance with the applicable ordinance of the City of Greensboro.

(3)

All manufactured homes shall meet the adopted building, gas, plumbing, electric, and other codes and ordinances of the City of Greensboro.

(4)

All manufactured homes shall be located on a permanent foundation.

(5)

No manufactured home shall be allowed to be occupied in the City of Greensboro unless it bears an insignia issued by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the building inspector of the City of Greensboro finds that the manufactured home is in compliance with all the City of Greensboro building codes, housing codes, mechanical codes, plumbing codes, gas codes, electrical codes, fire prevention codes and all ordinances of the City of Greensboro. However, a manufactured home that has been continuously and legally located in the City of Greensboro shall be allowed to remain if the following conditions are met:

All ad valorem taxes on the manufactured home have been timely paid in full;

The building inspector of the City of Greensboro finds that the manufactured home is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes.

(6)

Nonconformance. Any manufactured home which does not meet the requirements in subsections (c)(1) through (5) of this section shall be removed after receipt of notice of its nonconformance from the zoning administrator.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.4)

Sec. 121-189. - Townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and multifamily dwellings.

(a)

Townhouses and condominiums.

(1)

No more than ten nor fewer than three continuous townhouses or condominiums shall be built in a row with approximately the same front line. Density shall not exceed eight dwelling units per acre of buildable land and no more than 50 percent of the lot area shall be occupied by dwelling units and accessory buildings.

(2)

No side, or rear yard as such is required in connection with any townhouse or condominium, except that the front yard shall be no less than 20 feet in depth from the street right-of-way of a minor or local residential street, including cul-de-sacs, and where the parking is not directly in front of each dwelling unit. If the parking for the dwelling unit is in front of the dwelling unit, the front setback shall conform to article VI of this chapter. Corner lots shall have the same side yard as established in article VI of this chapter, and the end buildings in any townhouse or condominium grouping shall conform to the side yard requirements of that district. Each townhouse shall have its own lot yard at least 12 feet in depth that is private and reasonably secluded from view from the streets or from neighboring property, including adjacent townhouses. Such yard shall not be used for any accessory building.

(3)

No more than 50 percent of the lot area shall be occupied by buildings.

(4)

Insofar as practicable, off-street parking facilities shall be grouped in bays, either adjacent to streets or in interior blocks; and no off-street parking space shall be more than 100 feet by the most direct pedestrian route from a door of the dwelling unit it intends to serve. All parking shall be paved.

(5)

All townhouse or condominium complexes shall be served by a sanitary sewer system and a central water system. No other means of waste disposal shall be permitted or authorized.

(6)

All other requirements within the district in which the townhouses are located shall prevail.

(7)

A preliminary plat prepared in ink or pencil on a reproducible medium shall be submitted to the planning commission prior to any grading, construction, or installation of improvements. No grading, construction, or installation of improvements shall be had until the city council formally approves the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat shall illustrate the ultimate development of the entire plat owned by the applicant and shall identify the section for which formal plat approval will initially be requested. The preliminary plat shall be prepared at a scale of one inch equal 100 feet and shall, at a minimum, include the following:

Development name if within an existing development.

Proposed name, if not within a previously platted development.

Name, address, and telephone number of legal owner or agent of the property.

Name, address, and telephone number of registered professional responsible for development design, design of improvements, and for survey.

Date, scale, and north arrow.

Vicinity map including zoning classification of all adjacent parcels.

Total acreage.

Location of existing property lines, major easement/right-of-way, required setbacks, watercourses, drainage areas and ditches, and distinctive natural features.

Existing buildings and roads.

The location of all proposed buildings, the number of dwelling units per building, the square footage of each building, the square footage of each dwelling unit, and all proposed roads.

The location of flood hazard areas as taken from FEMA, FIRM or HUD maps. Where no such map exists, soil conservation service maps may be used.

Statement of proposed water/sewer supply or collection method.

Information and data relating to surface water runoff as it effects stormwater drainage and impact on adjacent areas.

If development is to be located in the watershed protection district, the percentage of impervious surface must be shown.

(8)

All townhouse or condominium complexes must receive approval from the city council after review by the planning commission prior to any grading, construction, or installation of improvements.

(b)

Apartments and multifamily dwellings.

(1)

Density of apartments and multifamily dwellings shall not exceed ten units per acre of buildable land.

(2)

All parking shall be off-street parking and shall be grouped in bays, either adjacent to the street or in interior blocks; the developer shall demonstrate that distances from parking to the units have been taken into consideration in the overall design of the project. All parking shall be paved.

(3)

All streets, drives or alleys in the development shall have a pavement width of 20 feet, and have a bituminous, concrete surface, or asphalt surface.

(4)

Minimum building setback shall be the minimum setback for the district in which the apartments are located, provided that if required parking is in the front of the apartment, then the building setback shall be 25 feet from street right-of-way.

(5)

All other requirements within the districts in which the apartments and multifamily dwellings are located shall prevail.

(6)

All apartments and multifamily dwellings shall be required to tie into a sanitary sewer and central water system. No other method of waste disposal shall be authorized or permitted.

(7)

All apartment and multifamily dwellings must receive approval from the city council after review by the planning commission and prior to any grading, construction, or installation of improvements.

(8)

All apartments and multifamily developments must meet the buffer requirements of section 121-97(j).

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.5)

Sec. 121-190. - Accessory and temporary buildings.

(a)

Accessory buildings. The location of accessory buildings and uses in residential and commercial districts must meet the following requirements:

(1)

Where an accessory building is attached to the main building, a substantial part of one wall of the accessory building shall be an integral part of the main building or such accessory building shall be attached to the main building in a substantial manner by a roof, and therefore meet requirements applicable to the main building.

(2)

In R1, R2, RM, a detached accessory structure cannot exceed one story in height and square footage not to exceed two-thirds the living space of main structure. No more than one accessory building per lot is permitted in R1, R2, RM, and LR1 districts. A detached accessory building in a B1, B2, and OI district, shall not be more than two stories in height or the height of the principal building, whichever is less, and shall not be constructed on more than 30 percent of the rear yard.

(3)

A detached accessory building shall meet all requirements of this chapter.

(4)

No detached accessory building may be located on the front yard of a lot.

(5)

Mobile or manufactured homes shall not be used as accessory buildings in any residential district.

(6)

No storage trailer shall be used as a temporary or accessory structure except in an emergency. A variance may be applied for from the planning and zoning board.

(b)

Temporary buildings. Temporary buildings used in conjunction with construction work only may be permitted in any nonresidential district provided that no temporary building shall be used for a residential purpose and the building shall be removed immediately upon completion of construction.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.6)

Sec. 121-191. - Home occupation.

(a)

Residential home occupation. The conduct of business in residential units may be permitted under the provisions of this section. It is the intent of this section to: ensure the compatibility of home occupations with other uses permitted in the applicable districts; maintain and preserve the character of residential neighborhoods; and provide peace, quiet, and domestic tranquility within all residential neighborhoods within the district, in order to guarantee to all residents freedom from excessive noise, excessive traffic, nuisance, fire hazard, and other possible effect of commercial uses being conducted in this district. Residential home occupations, where permitted, must meet the following special requirements:

(1)

A home occupation is subordinate to the use of a dwelling unit for residential purposes.

(2)

No more than one home occupation shall be permitted within a single-dwelling unit.

(3)

No more than three persons shall be employed in the conduct of a home occupation.

(4)

A home occupation shall produce no noise or obnoxious odors, vibrations, glare, fumes, or electrical interference detectable to normal sensory perception outside the structure.

(5)

A home occupation which will constitute a fire hazard to neighboring residences, will adversely affect neighboring property values, or will constitute a nuisance or otherwise be detrimental to the neighbors because of excessive traffic, excessive noise, odors, or other circumstances is not permitted.

(6)

No traffic shall be generated by such home occupations in greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall be met off-street and other than in a front yard.

(7)

On the premises, retail sales are prohibited except for the retail sales of products or goods produced or fabricated on the premises as a result of the home occupation.

(8)

There shall be no exterior indication of the home occupation or variation from the residential character of the principal use.

(9)

No on-street parking of business related vehicles (either marked or commercially equipped) shall be permitted at any home. No business vehicles larger than a van, panel truck, or pick-up truck is permitted to park overnight on the premises. The number of business related vehicles is limited to one.

(10)

Permitted residential home occupations:

Architectural services.

Art studio.

Consulting services.

Data processing.

Direct sale product distribution (Amway, Avon, Jaffra, Tupperware, Herbalife).

Drafting and graphic services.

Dressmaking, sewing, tailoring, contract sewing (one machine).

Electronic assembly.

Engineering service.

Financial planning or investment services.

Flower arranging.

House cleaning service.

Insurance sales or broker.

Interior design.

Locksmith.

Real estate sales or broker.

Tutoring.

Writing, computer programming.

Other similar uses as approved by the city council, upon recommendation by the planning and zoning commission.

(11)

Prohibited residential home occupations:

Ambulance service.

Appliance repair.

Automobile repair, parts sales, upholstery, or detailing, washing service (including businesses working at customer's home).

Boardinghouse.

Carpentry, cabinet makers.

Contracting, masonry, plumbing, or painting.

Medical or dental office (nor any practice of physical or medical application, including chiropractors).

Restaurants, food preparation.

Tow truck services.

Veterinary uses (including care, grooming or boarding).

(b)

Rural home occupation.

(1)

Rural home occupations in the agricultural districts may be permitted under the provisions of this subsection. It is the intent of this subsection to ensure the compatibility of rural home occupations with other uses permitted in the applicable districts; maintain and preserve the agricultural or rural character of the area and not create a nuisance for residents in the area by excessive traffic, smoke, and noise or be a fire hazard.

(2)

The purpose of rural home occupations are to provide a means for residents in the larger lot agricultural districts to participate in the type of businesses permitted in residential districts, be able to conduct the home occupation in an accessory building where necessary, and to park, on-site, vehicles required for the home occupation.

(3)

Rural home occupations, where permitted, must meet the following special requirements:

The minimum lot size is five acres. For lots less than five acres, the home occupation is limited to the provision of subsection (a)(10) of this section.

The rural home occupation must be clearly subordinate to the principal use of the parcel for dwelling and agricultural purposes and must not change the residential and agricultural character of the area.

The rural home occupation may be conducted within a dwelling or within an accessory building provided that all structures used are harmonious in appearance with the zoning district where the rural home occupation will locate.

One accessory building not exceeding the ground floor living area of the principal dwelling may be used in connection with the home occupation.

Unless otherwise determined by the city council, no sales of products or service not produced on the premises is permitted.

The existence of the rural home occupation must not be apparent outside the dwelling or accessory building in which the rural home occupation is conducted, except that one display sign limited to nine square feet of sign area is permitted. The display sign added to all other signs on the parcel shall not exceed the maximum signage allowed in the district.

No outside storage of equipment or materials used in the conduct of the rural home occupation, other than trade vehicles, is permitted.

The rural home occupation is limited to employment of not more than three persons on the property.

No additional points of access to any street shall be permitted, unless necessary to provide safe and proper access to the proposed use.

The use has not been found likely to become a nuisance by reason of odor, dust, smoke, gas, vibrations, or may impose a hazard to health or property.

Modifications from the above requirements may be approved by the city council, upon recommendation by the planning commission, in individual cases if the modification is in accordance with the intent of the district.

Additional requirements or conditions may be added as deemed necessary to ensure that the rural home occupation will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City of Greensboro or in any was adversely affect the character of the area.

Permitted home occupations:

All occupations permitted in subsection (a)(10) of this section.

Appliance repair.

Barbershops (limited to a one barber operation).

Veterinary service other than boarding.

Ceramics.

Contracting, masonry, plumbing or painting.

House painter.

Tow truck services.

Upholstery.

10.

Produce stand.

11.

Other similar uses as approved by the city council, upon recommendation by the planning and zoning board.

Expiration of permit. A permit for home occupation shall expire under the following conditions:

Whenever the applicant ceases to occupy the premises for which the home occupation was issued, no subsequent occupant of such premises shall engage in any home occupation until he shall has been issued a new permit after proper application.

Whenever the holder of such a permit discontinues the home occupation for a period of six consecutive months.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.7)

Sec. 121-192. - Automobile service areas.

Within the districts permitting gasoline service areas, the following requirements shall apply:

(1)

Location. The property on which a gasoline service area is located shall not be within 100 feet of any residential district, or any property containing a school, public playground, church, hospital, and public library, institution for children or dependents.

(2)

Site requirements. Gasoline service areas shall have a minimum frontage on the primary street of 120 feet and a minimum area of 12,000 square feet. All buildings shall be set back 40 feet from all street right-of-way lines and all canopies shall be set back 15 feet from all street right-of-way lines.

(3)

Access to site. Vehicular entrances or exits at gasoline service areas:

Shall not be provided with more than two curb cuts for the first 120 feet of street frontage or fraction thereof.

Shall contain an access width along the curbline of the street of not more than 30 feet as measured parallel to the street at its narrowest point and shall not be located closer than 50 feet from the intersecting point of the two streets rights-of-way or ten feet to the adjoining property.

Shall not have any two driveways, or curb cuts, any closer than 20 feet at both the right-of-way line and the edge of the pavement.

(4)

Gasoline pump islands. All gasoline pump islands shall be set back at least 15 feet from the right-of-way line, or where a future widening line has been established, the setback line shall be measured from such line, and where pump islands are constructed perpendicular to the right-of-way line, the pump island shall be located not less than 30 feet from the right-of-way line; however, the pump island shall be at least 60 feet from the centerline of a collector street and 45 feet from the centerline of other streets.

(5)

Off-street parking. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces are required with an additional off-street parking space for each lubrication and wash bay.

(6)

Other site improvements. In addition to the requirements of subsections (1) through (5) of this section, the following additional site improvements shall be adhered to:

A raised curb of at least six inches in height shall be erected along the street property lines, except for driveway openings.

A solid fence or wall six feet in height shall be erected along all property lines adjacent to a residential zoned lot or a lot used for residential purposes.

Exterior lighting shall be arranged so that it is deflected away from adjacent properties and streets.

Signs, whether permanent or temporary, shall not be placed within the public right-of-way and shall be arranged so that they do not obstruct visibility for drivers or pedestrians.

All drives, parking storage, and service areas shall be paved and curbed and a good stand of grass shall be maintained on the remainder of the lot.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.8)

Sec. 121-193. - Landfills.

(a)

Generally.

(1)

Permitted uses. The permitted landfill uses are inert material, construction and demolition (C&D), hazardous materials, and municipal solid waste (MSW). All uses are conditional uses that must be submitted to the City of Greensboro Building Official, reviewed by the planning and zoning commission and approved by the city council. These landfills must meet all applicable federal, state and other county requirements.

(2)

Land requirements. All solid waste disposal areas referred to in this section are to be in one tract or a combination of contiguous tracts sufficient to yield the required area. The applicant shall possess a warranty deed giving fee simple title to all property or shall have all necessary options to purchase land before submitting a request for rezoning. Property shall front on a paved state highway or a paved county road, subject to a traffic impact study.

(3)

Plat submission. The applicant shall submit a plat of property prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor at the time of application for rezoning. Said plat shall show in addition to boundaries, all significant terrain features, including, but not limited to, wetlands, streams, rock outcroppings, roads and wooded areas. The plat shall be prepared on 24-inch by 36-inch media. All data shown on plat shall be drawn to scale as to size and location, including the meanders of all streams and cemeteries.

(b)

Inert waste landfill.

(1)

Defined. This type of landfill means a disposal facility accepting only wastes that will not or are not likely to cause production of leachate of environmental concern. Such wastes are limited to earth and earth-like products, concrete, cured asphalt, rock, bricks, yard trimmings, stumps, limbs, and leaves. This definition excludes industrial and demolition waste not specifically listed in this subsection.

(2)

Requirements. Requirements for inert waste landfill:

Permitted only in A1, LI or HI districts.

All disposal areas cannot be visible from any public road or adjacent property.

Minimum area of 35 acres.

Minimum buffer zone from boundary is 100 linear feet.

When the landfill is completed, it shall be covered with a final layer of 24 inches of top soil, which shall be adequately stabilized and suitable vegetative cover and landscape.

The city council may place requirements regarding the length of time the facility can be used, the number of truck loads (or tonnage) allowed in a specified time frame, limit it to materials hauled only from the City of Greensboro locations, limit the total number of such facilities allowed in the City of Greensboro, periodic reports on the amount and type of fill being conducted, and other requirements deemed appropriate to the specific request.

(c)

Construction and demolition (C&D).

(1)

Defined. Construction and demolition waste means waste building materials and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition operations on pavements, houses, commercial buildings and other structures. Such wastes include, but are not limited to asbestos containing waste, wood, bricks, metal, concrete, wall board, paper, cardboard, inert waste landfill material, and other wastes which have a low potential of groundwater contamination.

(2)

Requirements. Requirements for construction and demolition (C&D) landfill:

Permitted only in LI or HI districts.

All disposal areas cannot be visible from any public road or adjacent property.

Minimum area of 250 acres.

Minimum buffer zone from boundary is 300 linear feet.

When the landfill is completed, it shall be covered with a final layer of 24 inches of top soil, which shall be adequately stabilized and suitable vegetative cover and landscape.

The city council may place requirements regarding the length of time the facility can be used, the number of truck loads (or tonnage) allowed in a specified time frame, limit it to materials hauled only from the City of Greensboro locations, or limit the total number of such facilities allowed in the City of Greensboro, periodic reports on the amount and type of fill being conducted, and other requirements deemed appropriate to the specific request.

(d)

Hazardous waste.

(1)

Defined. Hazardous waste means any solid waste which has been defined as a hazardous waste in Regulations promulgated by the Board Of Natural Resources—chapter 391-3-11.

(2)

Requirements. Requirements for hazardous waste landfills:

Permitted only in LI or HI districts.

All disposal areas cannot be visible from any public road or adjacent property.

Minimum area of 1,000 acres.

Minimum buffer zone from boundary is 500 linear feet.

When the landfill is completed, it shall be covered with a final layer of 24 inches of top soil, which shall be adequately stabilized and suitable vegetative cover and landscape.

(e)

Municipal solid waste (MSW).

(1)

Defined. Municipal solid waste means any solid waste derived from households, including garbage, trash, and sanitary waste in septic tanks and means solid waste from single-family and multifamily residences, hotels and motels, bunkhouses, campgrounds, picnic grounds, and day use recreation areas. The term includes yard trimmings and commercial solid waste, but does not include solid waste from mining, agricultural, or silvicultural operations or industrial processes or operations.

(2)

Requirements. Requirements for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills:

Permitted only in HI districts.

All disposal areas cannot be visible from any public road or adjacent property.

Minimum area of 1,000 acres.

Minimum buffer zone from boundary is 500 linear feet.

When the landfill is completed, it shall be covered with a final layer of 24 inches of top soil, which shall be adequately stabilized and suitable vegetative cover and landscape.

(f)

Other requirements for landfills in the City of Greensboro.

(1)

All landfills shall be enclosed by fences (minimum height of six feet) placed along the entire perimeter of the property and along both sides of driveways.

(2)

The developer (operator) of any landfill shall maintain records accurately documenting the quantities of materials received daily, the source of origin of the material and a location within the landfill where each day's collections are placed.

(3)

Buffer zones shall be maintained in their natural vegetative state and shall be kept free of debris from the landfill operations.

(4)

Primary access shall be via a state, federal highway or paved county road and access to the landfill shall be by paved driveways only.

(5)

The gates to the landfill must be manned during the times the landfill is open for daily activities and the landfill site shall be under the supervision of a responsible individual, at the disposal site, at all times during operations.

(6)

The applicant shall submit to the City of Greensboro the design and operation plans of the landfill facility once they are approved by the State of Georgia, if required. The City of Greensboro shall have at least 90 days to review the plans internally and with consultants that may be hired by the City of Greensboro. The applicant must promptly reimburse any costs so incurred.

(7)

Suitable on-site means shall be provided to prevent and control fires. No burning whatsoever shall be permitted.

(8)

Rodents and insects shall be controlled to the satisfaction of the Greene County Health Department.

(9)

The number and spacing of driveways shall conform to state regulations if on a state route. Driveways on county roads shall be restricted to no more than one driveway per 500 linear feet of right-of-way frontage or no more than three driveways per county road. All driveways shall pass through a gated entrance. Driveways shall be paved with plant mixed asphaltic concrete or Portland cement concrete from the public road to the inside edge of the buffer zone (minimum distance) and shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide measured from edge of paving to edge of paving or from lip of gutter to lip of gutter. Pavement shall be of adequate design strength to support vehicular traffic loaded to the maximum load limits permitted by regulations of the Georgia Department of Transportation for roads in the state highway system. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to bear costs of any upgrades to county roads used for access to landfill required to bring the roads up to a standard that will support the above limits in this subsection. This includes all existing drainage and grade separation structures. Any required road improvements and all driveways must be designed by a civil engineer licensed by the State of Georgia. Said design shall be at the developer's expense. Road and driveway design shall be submitted to the City of Greensboro and approved by a civil engineer hired by the City of Greensboro. Fees for this inspection shall be reimbursed to the City of Greensboro by the developer.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.9)

Sec. 121-194. - Planned industrial parks.

A planned industrial park must meet the following conditions:

(1)

Access and egress. A planned industrial park shall have access and egress only on a major street or state highway.

(2)

Minimum acreage. The development shall have a minimum area of 100 acres.

(3)

Yard requirements. The yard requirements of the zoning district in which the development is located may be waived, except along the exterior boundaries of the development.

(4)

Uses not allowed. All industries that produce smoke, loud noises, dust, noxious fumes, odors, and vibrations shall be subject to state and federal regulations and ordinances.

(5)

Confinement. The manufacturing processes of industries located in an industrial park shall be confined to the interior buildings.

(6)

Outside storage. Outside storage shall be screened in accordance with section 121-97.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.10)

Sec. 121-195. - Cemeteries.

(a)

Public cemeteries. Within the districts permitting public cemeteries, the following requirements shall apply:

(1)

The site proposed for a cemetery must not interfere with the development of a system of collector or larger streets in the vicinity of such site. In addition, the site must have direct access to a thoroughfare.

(2)

All structures must be set back no less than 25 feet from any property line or street right-of-way line.

(3)

All graves or burial lots must be set back not less than 25 feet from any property line or minor street right-of-way lines, and not less than 50 feet from any collector, arterial, expressway or freeway right-of-way line.

(4)

The entire cemetery property must be landscaped and maintained.

(5)

Prior to approval of the request for the location of a new cemetery, a site plan and perpetual care plan must be submitted to the City of Greensboro Planning Commission for review and recommendation to the city council.

Said cemetery may front only on a collector or major street, or state highway, and the entrance to and exit from such cemetery shall be only on the street on which it fronts.

A site development sketch must be submitted with the application which shows adequate paved off-street parking. All buildings must be placed not less than 50 feet from any property line. Property must be bordered by a ten-foot wide buffer area along its exterior boundary line, not bordering the frontage street and not extending into the required front yard. This buffer area is in addition to any setbacks, etc., required in article VI of this chapter. 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.

(b)

Religious institution cemetery. Within the districts permitting public cemeteries, the following requirements shall apply:

(1)

The cemetery is located on the same property as the religious institution, is in addition to the minimum lot requirement for the religious institution and adequate off-street parking is provided.

(2)

If the entrance and exit to the cemetery is other than that used as entrance and exit for the religious institution, then the cemetery may front only on a collector, major street or a state highway, and the entrance and exit to such cemetery shall be only from the street on which it fronts.

(3)

All graves and burial lots must be at least 25 feet from any property line, and at least 50 feet from any collector, major street or state highway right-of-way line.

(4)

The cemetery 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 other evergreen shrubs that grow at least eight feet tall within five years and provide an effective visual screen.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.11)

Sec. 121-196. - Bed and breakfast.

The following provisions apply to bed and breakfast uses:

(1)

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

(2)

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);

(3)

All parking shall be off-street; and

(4)

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.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.12)

Sec. 121-197. - Community center or club.

The following provisions apply to community center or club uses:

(1)

The buildings are placed not less than 50 feet from any property line;

(2)

There shall be a planted buffer area ten feet wide along its exterior boundary lines not bordering the frontage street and not extending into the required front yard. 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.

(3)

A complete development sketch must be submitted with the application.

(4)

Adequate paved and lined off-street parking must be provided.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.13)

Sec. 121-198. - Outdoor storage yards.

The following provisions apply to outdoor storage yard uses:

(1)

The storage yard must not be located within a required front yard.

(2)

The storage yard must be set back at least 25 feet from any side or rear property lines and shall be screened by a solid fence of material commonly manufactured for fencing, at least eight feet high and appropriately landscaped and maintained.

(3)

If an outdoor storage yard is established in connection with a permitted building, it shall meet the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.14)

Sec. 121-199. - Non-operating or junked vehicles.

(a)

Vehicles not in operating condition shall not be parked between the residence and the street or streets the residential parcel adjoins.

(b)

All vehicles not in operating condition must be parked in the rear yard, carport, or garage so as to be out of view from the public right-of-way.

(c)

All automobile parts must be stored within a garage or enclosed building.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.15)

Sec. 121-200. - Satellite dish antenna.

A three-foot diameter or larger satellite antenna dish must be located behind the rear building line and in compliance with the side yard setback in residential districts.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.16)

Sec. 121-201. - Planned unit development (PUD) and commercial planned unit development (CPUD).

(a)

Generally. The provisions of this section shall become applicable upon and after completion of rezoning any tract of land to a PUD or CPUD. Upon successful rezoning, at the time the developer desires to commence development, the developer shall make submissions for development approvals pursuant to chapter 113, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, preliminary and final plats and construction drawings all as set out in chapter 113. Each such submission shall be accompanied by a development timetable for the proposed and submitted phase or subdivision, the original plans or those plans amended as a result of recommendations or requirements of the commission and any other data or proof of compliance to the conditions provided in chapter 113, all of which shall conform to the guidelines therein. The planning commission may recommend for approval or denial such applications as submitted, or may recommend for approval the application subject to specified conditions in addition to those described herein. City council approval of any detailed construction plan shall lapse unless construction is started in the approved section, within one year. No conveyances of subdivided land within the development shall be made until the developer has complied with chapter 113 for said phase or subdivision.

(b)

Dimensional requirements for PUD only.

(1)

A maximum of 67 percent of the total PUD may be occupied for residential use which includes streets, alleys, parking areas, private open spaces and courts which abut and service adjacent residences or groups of residences. It does not include usable open space available for use by the general public.

(2)

A minimum of 33 percent of open-air recreational uses and other usable spaces. Usable open space shall be defined as an open area designed and developed for use by the occupants of the development or by others for recreation (commercial, public, or private), courts, or gardens. The space shall be effectively separated from auto traffic and parking and shall be readily accessible. Open space does not include space devoted to streets, parking, rights-of-way, or utility easements.

(3)

A maximum of 20 percent for other uses.

(4)

The density of residences shall not exceed four dwelling units per acre in the total PUD. Land devoted to residential use, as defined in subsection (b)(1) of this section, shall not exceed ten units per acre of land.

(5)

There is no minimum lot size or width. However, every single-family dwelling shall have access to a street, court, or walkway or other area dedicated to public use. No single-family or two-family dwellings and accessory building shall be erected within 30 feet of any other structure.

(6)

Maximum height of all other structures is 40 feet, excluding religious institutions and approved towers or antennas.

(7)

Maximum length of a continuous structure of townhouse or condominiums is eight dwelling units.

(8)

Parking shall meet the requirements of section 121-92.

(9)

Signs shall meet the requirements of chapter 109.

(c)

Development plan approval procedure for PUD and CPUD. Upon rezoning, at the time the developer desires to commence development, which, unless extended by resolution of the mayor and council, shall commence within two years of rezoning or the rezoning shall lapse, a development plan prepared by an architect, landscape architect, engineer, land surveyor, planning consultant or other qualified person shall be presented to the planning commission and shall include the following:

(1)

Survey of the property showing existing features of the property, including contours, buildings, structures, streets, utility easements, rights-of-way, and land use.

(2)

Site plan showing proposed building locations and land use areas.

(3)

Traffic circulation, parking areas and pedestrian walks.

(4)

Preliminary landscape plans, including site grading and landscape design.

(5)

Preliminary drawings for buildings to be constructed in the current phase, exterior elevations and cross-sections.

(6)

Preliminary engineering plans, including street improvements and construction, drainage system, water and sewerage system, and public utility extensions.

(7)

Engineering feasibility studies of any anticipated problems which might arise due to the proposed development.

(8)

Construction sequence and time schedule for completion of each phase for buildings, parking spaces, and landscaped areas.

Phasing of construction activities shall be indicated on the development plan and estimated dates of ground breaking and completion shall be included.

Facility and utility development shall be completed in current phase before following phase is implemented except where applicable utility lines may be extended to development in future phases.

Phasing needs to be indicated and done in conjunction with the overall development plan.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.17)

Sec. 121-202. - Recreational campgrounds.

(a)

Setbacks. The site of the actual camp facilities, i.e., car parking, shelter, cooking and sanitary facilities, must be no less than 200 feet from any adjacent property and/or any public right-of-way.

(b)

Sanitary facilities. Any campground that accommodates six or more people must be equipped with a concealed restroom facility which may be a Port-O-Toilet, an outhouse, or a bath building.

(c)

Litter. Campgrounds must be kept clean of trash and debris at all times, and is subject to current state and county anti-littering statutes.

(d)

Restricted districts. Recreational campgrounds are permitted in zoning districts A1 and A2.

(e)

Permanent structures. Permanent structures on a campground that are used to house or shelter campers must meet the safety standards of the International Building Code and of article IV of this chapter.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.18)

Sec. 121-203. - Personal care homes; assisted living communities; community living arrangements.

Personal care homes, assisted living communities, and community living arrangements are subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

(1)

Compliance with all applicable state regulations and acquisition of all necessary state licenses for operation. Proof of compliance with state regulations and obtained licensure shall be presented to the zoning administrator prior to operation.

(2)

Each operator/owner of personal care homes community living arrangement, or assisted living community engaged in the operation of facilities licensed to conduct business as the defined care facilities shall pay an occupation tax for said business. The occupation tax receipt shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the place of business.

(3)

The ratio of employee to resident shall not exceed one employee to six residents. At least one employee shall be on-site at all times when residents are present.

(4)

In facilities where patients/residents are housed in second story bedrooms, a second stairwell is required for emergency egress. These stairs shall be in addition to any emergency egress stairs located on the exterior of the building.

(5)

Parcels where facilities subject to this section are located must be at least 3,500 square feet per resident and comply with the minimum parcel size of the district in which the facility is located.

(6)

In addition to any other applicable restrictions, parking must be provided under the following conditions:

All parking spaces must be located off-street.

All parking spaces must be improved with asphalt, concrete, or an approved pervious surface.

The minimum number of parking spaces required for the facility shall be calculated by providing one parking space per employee and one parking space for every two residents.

(7)

To prevent clustering of care facilities, which is antithetical to the object of integrating care facilities into supporting communities, facilities subject to this section shall be located at least 1,000 feet, in all directions, from any other personal care homes, assisted living communities, and/or community living arrangements. Facilities subject to this section shall also be located at least 500 feet, in all directions, from any elementary school, middle school, child care learning center, day care home, family day care home, and/or group day care home. Distances shall be measured from the edges of the examined parcels and will be measured utilizing the GIS measuring program maintained by the Greene County GIS Office.

(8)

The rear and sides of the parcel on which a facility is located shall include screening or privacy fencing that obscures sight. Said screening or fencing shall be at least six feet in height.

(9)

All personal care homes, assisted living communities, and/or community living arrangements, except family personal care homes, shall be protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler system that meets the requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association.

(10)

No facility subject to this section shall be operated in such a manner as to constitute a public or private nuisance and may not otherwise interfere with adjoining landowners' quiet enjoyment of property.

(11)

Prior to application for a conditional use permit, the applicant shall obtain qualification inspection from the city building official to determine if any existing building proposed for use as any type of personal care home will be satisfactory for the requested use.

(12)

The application for a conditional use permit shall be accompanied by a site plan based upon a boundary survey by a Georgia registered land surveyor. The site plan shall show all existing or proposed improvements on the property including water source, sewage disposal, electric or other public utilities, driveways, parking and distances from any structure to the nearest boundary line. This site plan must be drawn to scale and shall be on media no smaller than 8.5 inches by 11 inches and no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches.

(13)

The zoning administrator, code enforcement officer, building official, or any law enforcement officer shall have the authority to inspect any personal care home, assisted living community, and/or community living arrangement upon notice delivered to the owner or operator of the facility at the address indicated on the occupation tax certificate or conditional use application on file with the city. City officials will report any violation to the appropriate state licensing agency.

(Zoning Ord. 2007, § 9.19; Ord. No. 2015-001, § 9.19, 1-5-2015)

Sec. 121-204. - Fire pits, open-burning or campfires, and outdoor cooking.

(a)

Fire pits, open fires-on-ground or campfires, and outdoor cooking are allowed within the City of Greensboro, subject to the following limitations:

(1)

Fire pits. All fire pits permanently constructed within the City of Greensboro require the approval of the local fire marshal and issuance of a specific building permit by the city building official. Fire pits in residential (R-1, R-2, and RM) zoned districts are limited to the backyard area as defined in the Greensboro Zoning Ordinance. Building permits for fire pits in all other districts must be specifically approved by the local fire marshal and a building permit issued by the city. All fire pits must be located away from any structure or combustible material.

(2)

All belowground fire pits shall be at least four inches in depth and shall be surrounded on the outside, aboveground, by a non-combustible material such as steel, brick, or masonry. Belowground fire pits and freestanding fire pits/fireplaces must be located a minimum of 25 feet away from any structure or combustible material. The fire pit cannot exceed 3 feet in diameter and the fire pile will not exceed 2 feet tall.

(3)

On-grade fire pits shall be surrounded on the outside by a non-combustible containment wall material such as steel, brick, or masonry. The height of the wall will be at least 12 inches tall. On-grade fire pits must be located a minimum of 25 feet away from any structure or combustible material. The fire pit cannot exceed 3 feet in diameter and the fire pile will not exceed 2 feet tall.

(4)

Portable fire pits may be used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, must be operated in the backyard area as defined in the Greensboro Zoning Ordinance, and may not be located within 15 feet from any structure or combustible material.

(b)

Open fires-on-ground or campfires. Open fires-on-ground or campfires are prohibited in all districts within the City of Greensboro with the following exceptions:

(1)

Fires-on-ground or campfires are permitted in in A-1 agricultural district (intensive farming) and A-2 agricultural-residential district where the fire is limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height and the surrounding combustible material in a 25 foot radius has been cleared.

(2)

Fires-on-ground or campfires are permitted in recognized recreational camp ground, in any designated zoning district, where the specific locations have been approved by the local fire marshal.

(c)

Outdoor cooking. Outdoor cooking is permitted if performed in an approved container constructed of steel, brick, or masonry.

(d)

Prohibited burning. Burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emission, or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous, shall be prohibited. Natural firewood/commercial logs may be burned. Burning of lumber, pallets, scrap wood, tree trimmings, leaves, yard waste, paper, cardboard, garbage and similar items is not permitted.

(e)

Hours of operation. A person shall not maintain any outdoor burning from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., unless permitted and approved by the local fire code official.

(f)

Extinguishment authority. The fire code official, any police officer, or any authorized representative of the city is authorized to order the extinguishment by the responsible person, or the fire department, of any burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.

(g)

Fire supervision. The fire must be constantly attended and supervised until the fire has been completely extinguished.

(h)

Fire extinguisher. A portable fire extinguisher or other approved extinguishing equipment, such as a garden hose, must be readily available.

(Ord. No. 2015-002, 4-20-2015)

Sec. 121-205. - Adult day care; adult day centers; adult day health centers.

Adult day centers and adult day health centers are subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

(1)

(2)

Each operator/owner of adult day center/adult day health center (ADC/ADHC) engaged in the operation of facilities licensed to conduct business as a ADC/ADHC shall pay an occupation tax for said business. The occupation tax receipt shall be displayed in a conspicuous place in the place of business.

(3)

Parcels where facilities subject to this section are located will be subject to the visual screen requirements of section 121-97 (c) of this code for all side and rear parcel lines, and must also provide visual screens for all locations on the property where participants may use for rest or general congregation.

(4)

Licensed facilities will consume no more than 25 percent of the surface area of the parcel.

(5)

Parking space will be determined in accordance with section 121-92 as established for medical, dental and health offices and clinics, plus two additional parking spots for transport of participants to the facility.

(6)

(7)

Any application for permits, use, conditional uses or variance, shall be accompanied by a site plan based upon a boundary survey by a Georgia registered land surveyor. The site plan shall show all existing or proposed improvements on the property including water source, sewage disposal, electric or other public utilities, driveways, parking and distances from any structure to the nearest boundary line. This site plan must be drawn to scale and shall be on media no smaller than 8.5 inches by 11 inches and no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches.

(8)

(Ord. No. 2015-005, § 5, 6-15-2015)