210-10.01 Purpose and Intent. The A-1 District is comprised of land having a predominantly rural character and provides locations for large parcels of undeveloped land, agricultural uses, and single-family residential uses on larger tracts of land. These areas are generally within or on the edge of properties delineated for residential categories. A-1 is appropriate in the Conservation and Rural Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-10.02 Permitted Uses. Within the A-1 District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Backyard Chicken

B.

Botanical Gardens

C.

Breeders

D.

Golf Courses

E.

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production

F.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

G.

Public Administration

H.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

I.

Public Utilities

J.

Riding Stables

K.

Single-family Detached Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 1,100 square feet of heated living area

210-10.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the A-1 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Animal Production and Aquaculture excluding Hog and Pig Farming

C.

Boarding Services, Pet

D.

Community Living Arrangements

E.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

F.

Family Child Care Learning Home

G.

Forestry and Logging

H.

Guest House

I.

Home Occupations

J.

Kennels

K.

Personal Care Home

L.

Produce Stands, Temporary

M.

Recreational Buildings

N.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

O.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

P.

Temporary Uses

Q.

Wild and Exotic Animals

210-10.04 Special Use Permits. Within the A-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Hog and Pig Farming

C.

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds

D.

Shooting Ranges, Outdoor

E.

Telecommunication Towers

210-10.05 Land Use Permits. Within the A-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

B.

Rural Businesses

210-10.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

210-10.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-10.08 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-10.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-20.01 Purpose and Intent. The ER District is intended to preserve open space in rural environments by encouraging larger than average lots of at least 108,900 square feet (two and ½ acres) or more for single-family detached residential uses in areas where public sanitary sewer may not be available; therefore, served by septic tanks and subject to the approval by the Office of Environmental Health. Streets in an ER development may be unpaved private roads or paved public roads. Paved public roads and project access improvements may be served by swale ditches in lieu of curb and gutter and no sidewalks or streetlights will be required. The ER District is appropriate in the Conservation Character Area and Rural Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-20.02 Permitted Uses. Within the ER District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Amenity Areas

B.

Golf Courses

C.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

D.

Public Administration

E.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

F.

Public Utilities

G.

Riding Stables

H.

Single-family Detached Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 1,600 square feet of heated living area

210-20.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the ER District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Animal Production and Aquaculture excluding Hog and Pig Farming

C.

Backyard Chickens

D.

Community Living Arrangements

E.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

F.

Family Child Care Learning Home

G.

Forestry and Logging

H.

Guest House

I.

Home Occupations

J.

Recreational Buildings

K.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Buildings and Cemeteries

L.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-20.04 Special Use Permits. Within the ER District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-20.05 Land Use Permits. Within the ER District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

B.

Rural Businesses

210-20.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements^*.

^* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-20.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-20.08 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-20.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

210-20.10 Mandatory Homeowners Association. The ER District shall require a mandatory Homeowners Association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

A.

Exterior items such as fences, lawn ornaments and restrictions on removal of landscaped areas and buffers.

B.

Maintenance of privately owned streets, detention ponds, stormwater drainage features and easements, common spaces, entrance features, amenities and mail kiosks.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-30.01 Purpose and Intent. The R-1 District is composed of certain lands and structures in the city having a very low density, predominantly single-family character and additional open area, where it is desirable and likely that such similar development will occur. New streets and project access improvements may be served by swale ditches in lieu of curb and gutter and no sidewalks or streetlights will be required. R-1 is appropriate in the Conservation Character Area and Rural Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-30.02 Permitted Uses. Within the R-1 District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Amenity Areas

B.

Golf Courses

C.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

D.

Public Administration

E.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

F.

Public Utilities

G.

Single-family Detached Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 1,600 square feet of heated living area

210-30.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the R-1 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Animal Production and Aquaculture excluding Hog and Pig Farming

C.

Backyard Chickens

D.

Community Living Arrangements

E.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

F.

Family Child Care Learning Home

G.

Forestry and Logging

H.

Guest House

I.

Home Occupations

J.

Recreational Buildings

K.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

L.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-30.04 Special Use Permits. Within the R-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-30.05 Land Use Permits. Within the R-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

B.

Rural Businesses

210-30.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements^*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-30.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-30.08 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-30.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

210-30.10 Landscaping Requirement. All R-1 District platted subdivision developments shall include a minimum of one tree planted in the yard of each unit. The trees shall be a minimum two-inch caliper DBH when planted.

210-30.11 Mandatory Homeowners Association. The R-1 District shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

A.

Exterior items such as fences, lawn ornaments and restrictions on removal of landscaped areas and buffers.

B.

Maintenance of privately owned streets, detention ponds, stormwater drainage features and easements, common spaces, entrance features, amenities and mail kiosks.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-40.01 Purpose and Intent. The R-2 District is composed of certain lands and structures in the city having a low density, predominantly single-family character and additional open area, where it is desirable and likely that such similar development will occur. This District emphasizes suburban-urban development rather than rural activities; however, it is recognized that agriculture and the raising of poultry and livestock may still be an activity in this district, and provision is, therefore, made for limited forms of such activity with appropriate safeguard for nearby residences. R-2 is appropriate in the Conservation Character Area, Rural Character Area and Community Residential Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-40.02 Permitted Uses. Within the R-2 District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Amenity Areas

B.

Golf Courses

C.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

D.

Public Administration

E.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

F.

Public Utilities

G.

Single-family Detached Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 1,100 square feet of heated living area

210-40.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the R-2 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Ambulance Service

C.

Animal Production and Aquaculture excluding Hog and Pig Farming

D.

Backyard Chickens

E.

Community Living Arrangements

F.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

G.

Family Child Care Learning Home

H.

Forestry and Logging

I.

Guest House

J.

Home Occupations

K.

Recreational Buildings

L.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

M.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-40.04 Special Use Permits. Within the R-2 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-40.05 Land Use Permits. Within the R-2 District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 240-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

B.

Rural Businesses

210-40.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-40.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-40.08 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-40.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

210-40.10 Landscaping Requirement. All R-2 District platted subdivision developments shall include a minimum of one tree planted in the yard of each unit. The trees shall be a minimum two-inch caliper DBH when planted.

210-40.11 Mandatory Homeowners Association. The R-2 District shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

A.

Exterior items such as fences, lawn ornaments and restrictions on removal of landscaped areas and buffers.

B.

Maintenance of privately owned streets, detention ponds, stormwater drainage features and easements, common spaces, entrance features, amenities and mail kiosks.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-50.01 Purpose and Intent. The R-3 District, formerly known as R-2 with Sewer and hereby renamed R-3, is established to provide locations for single-family residential uses on lots in areas which are urbanizing and where public sewer is available to the development. R-3 is appropriate in the Community Residential Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. Any existing stipulations regarding such R-2 with Sewer shall remain in force and effect.

210-50.02 Permitted Uses. Within the R-3 District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Amenity Areas

B.

Golf Courses

C.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

D.

Public Administration

E.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

F.

Public Utilities

G.

Single-family Detached Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 1,800 square feet of heated living area

210-50.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the R-3 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Community Living Arrangements

C.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

D.

Family Child Care Learning Home

E.

Home Occupations

F.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

G.

Residential Build-To-Rent

H.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-50.04 Special Use Permits. Within the R-3 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-50.05 Land Use Permits. Within the R-3 District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

210-50.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-50.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-50.08 Required Buffers. For any subdivision a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to city roads and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner's Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the City. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-50.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

210-50.10 Required Public Improvements. The following are required for any R-3 developments, which are platted as a subdivision:

A.

Underground utilities;

B.

Street lights;

C.

Sidewalks on at least one side of each residential street and entrance drive.

210-50.10 Landscaping Requirement. All R-3 District platted subdivision developments shall include a minimum of two trees planted in the yard of each unit. The trees shall be a minimum two-inch caliper DBH when planted.

210-50.11 Greenspace Requirement. A platted R-3 District subdivision shall be designed to include at least 10% of the total area designated for open space or public use. 100% of the open space must be located outside of the flood plain as defined by the City. The open space areas must be defined and delineated on specific site plans for the subdivisions as open space or public use and must be accompanied by an appropriate deed and protective covenants stating the open space is perpetual. The required open space shall remain undeveloped or be developed and landscaped by the developer in accordance with an approved landscape plan through the City. The recreational and/or amenities areas of the subdivision may not be calculated as a portion of the greenspace requirement, unless such recreational areas are pervious in nature. Additionally, at least 50% of the designated greenspace area must be contiguous in nature.

210-50.12 Mandatory Homeowners Association. The R-3 District shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

A.

Exterior items such as fences, lawn ornaments and restrictions on removal of landscaped areas and buffers.

B.

Maintenance of privately owned streets, detention ponds, stormwater drainage features and easements, common spaces, entrance features, amenities and mail kiosks.

210-50.13 Sewer. For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

A.

The proposed development is within the designated sewer service areas as shown on the Coppermine WRF Service Areas Map, the Pumpkinvine WRF Service Areas Map, the Sweetwater Drainage Basin Map (Sweetwater WRF or Cobb County Outfall); and

B.

The applicable water reclamation facility is not currently under an active sewer moratorium; and

C.

The conveyance system meets one of the following conditions:

1.

There is a connection point to an existing sanitary sewer system that can be reached by gravity with available capacity to serve the property located within 1,500 feet of the property, or

2.

A funded project is underway which extends sewer service to within 1,500 feet of the property which can be reached by gravity, or

3.

Sanitary sewer service has been provided for the property through an approved Development Agreement.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-60.01 Purpose and Intent. The MPR District is intended to provide for the development of land in flexible, innovative, and creative ways with development standards tailored to the site on tracts of land consisting of at least 300 contiguous acres located on a standard road functionally classified as a major collector or higher functional classification and public sanitary sewer shall be available to the development. The MPR district shall be developed in pods connected by unloaded streets with sidewalks and shall include centralized amenities, public gathering spaces with at least 20% of the total area dedicated for open space to encourage the preservation of natural amenities of the land connected throughout the project by trails. Fifty percent of said open space must be located outside a floodplain and remain pervious and undisturbed as defined by the city. The density of residential development shall not exceed 2.0 units per acre of the overall development. The MPR district is appropriate in the Community Residential Character area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-60.02 Permitted Uses. Within the MPR District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Amenity Areas

B.

Golf Courses

C.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

D.

Public Administration

E.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

F.

Public Utilities

G.

Single-family Detached Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 1,800 square feet of heated living area

210-60.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the MPR District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Commercial Uses permitted in the B-1 General Business District provided it does not comprise more than 15% of the overall development area acreage

C.

Common Storage Facility

D.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

E.

Family Child Care Learning Home

F.

Home Occupations

G.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

H.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

I.

Townhouse Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 1,400 square feet of heated living area provided they do not comprise more than 10% of the overall development area acreage

210-60.04 Special Use Permits. Within the MPR District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-60.05 Land Use Permits. Within the MPR District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

210-60.06 Additional MPR District Requirements for Application for Amendments. At the time of application for MPR and in addition to those requirements listed Section 280-30, the application shall contain those items listed below. In the event MPR zoning is approved, the property shall be developed in substantial conformity with the submittals provided by the applicant in its zoning application. Any failure to substantially conform with the approved submittals may result in the issuance of stop work orders, revocation of permits, denial of future permits, denial of certificates of occupancy, and/or the issuance of zoning violation citations. Zoning exhibit approval shall not constitute entitlement to permits.

A.

A site plan indicating a minimum of 300 contiguous acres of land.

B.

A general location map indicating existing zoning on the site, adjoining roads, and the adjacent areas.

C.

Proposed land uses for the site and the acreage to be devoted to each land use category.

D.

Surveyed boundaries, prepared by a registered surveyor, of the entire tract and its relationship to adjoining properties and public right-of-way.

E.

Identification of proposed pods including a report setting forth the proposed development schedule, indicating sequence of development of the various pods and the approximate time-period required for completion of each pod.

F.

Lot layout design specific to the site.

G.

Street layout configuration specific to the site.

H.

Identification of areas dedicated for open space, not less than 20% of the total area. Fifty percent of said open space must be located outside a floodplain and remain pervious and undisturbed as defined by the city.

I.

Except as authorized by the City for commercial or recreational uses a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to city roads and a 50-foot undisturbed buffer area on the remaining perimeter of the property and in between pods shall be indicated. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant subject to approval by the City.

J.

Existing topographic condition with contour intervals of ten feet or less; areas that have slopes greater than 30% shall be identified.

K.

Location of any cemeteries or burial grounds, streams, lakes, swamps, wetlands, and the boundary and elevation of the 100-year floodplain if applicable, shall be identified.

L.

Locations of parks or common space, tree areas to be retained or added, and other open spaces. Designation of all land to be reserved or dedicated for public use or used as a planned recreational area.

M.

The minimum lot size for single-family detached building lots shall be not less than 12000 square feet.

N.

A note regarding the provision for a minimum eight-foot recreational path along one side of unloaded connector road and five-foot sidewalks on both sides of streets within pods is required.

O.

Color elevations of front, sides and rear of all typical units, including proposed exterior building materials, building heights and any other structures.

P.

Required Amenities.

1.

Community Center/Clubhouse or similar structure(s): Structure(s) totaling a minimum of 3,000 square feet or five 5 square feet per dwelling (whichever is greater) to serve the entire MPR community.

2.

Walking, bicycle and/or golf cart trails or sidewalks connecting all public spaces, pods, common spaces, mail kiosks and development entrances.

Q.

Optional Amenities.

1.

Athletic courts

2.

Commercial grade large playground

3.

Common storage facility

4.

Golf courses (except miniature, pitch-n-putt)

5.

Lake(s), developed in a manner in which the bodies of water form the central amenity around which the community is developed

6.

Swimming pools

210-60.07 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements.

A.

Single-family Detached Dwellings.

B.

Single-family Attached Dwellings (Townhouses).

C.

Commercial Uses.

210-60.08 Architectural and Lot Landscape Standards.

A.

Craftsman, traditional or any other standard architectural style may be utilized throughout an MPR development. House plans, including color elevations, of proposed homes, including exterior building materials, shall be submitted as an exhibit with an application for zoning. Houses shall be constructed in substantial compliance with approved elevations.

B.

All MPR developments shall include a minimum of two trees planted in the yard of each single-family detached unit and one tree planted in the yard of each single-family attached unit. The trees shall be a minimum two-inch caliper DBH when planted.

210-60.09 Mandatory Homeowner's Association for Single-Family Detached and Attached Developments. The MPR District shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

A.

Exterior items such as fences, lawn ornaments and restrictions on removal of landscaped areas and buffers.

B.

Maintenance of privately owned streets, detention ponds, stormwater drainage features and easements, common spaces, entrance features, amenities and mail kiosks.

210-60.10 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-60.11 Required Buffers. Except as authorized by the City for Commercial or recreational uses a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to city roads and a 50-foot buffer on the perimeter of the property and in between pods shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner's Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the City. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-60.12 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

210-60.13 Sewer. For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

A.

The proposed development is within the designated sewer service areas as shown on the Coppermine WRF Service Areas Map, the Pumpkinvine WRF Service Areas Map, the Sweetwater Drainage Basin Map (Sweetwater WRF or Cobb County Outfall); and

B.

The applicable water reclamation facility is not currently under an active sewer moratorium; and

C.

The conveyance system meets one of the following conditions:

1.

There is a connection point to an existing sanitary sewer system that can be reached by gravity with available capacity to serve the property located within 1,500 feet of the property, or

2.

A funded project is underway which extends sewer service to within 1,500 feet of the property which can be reached by gravity, or

3.

Sanitary sewer service has been provided for the property through an approved Development Agreement.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-70.01 Intent. The OSRD District promotes development strategies for large tracts of land that can help communities preserve open space and natural areas in residential housing developments. The OSRD strategically allows the clustering of houses and structures on less environmentally sensitive areas, which in-turn preserves groundwater, floodplains, wetlands, streams, steep slopes, woodlands and wildlife habitat. The clustering of houses and structures also reduces the amount of infrastructure required to serve the development and lessens potential erosion and sedimentation impacts. The OSRD promotes interconnected greenways and corridors throughout the development and supports contiguous greenspace with adjacent communities. Walking trails, bike paths, public gathering places, use of parks and community facilities, as focal points are requirements of an OSRD. Other OSRD standards to promote coherent aesthetics within the community include landscaping requirements, underground utilities, recreational amenities, streetlights, sidewalks, and primary building setbacks. In addition, plans for OSRD approval by the governing authority shall require the provision of a public sewage disposal system as approved by city and state authorities.

An OSRD development must consist of a minimum of 50 contiguous acres of land with at least 40% of the total area designated for open space.

210-70.02 Purpose. The Open Space Residential Development District is a residential district that provides for the proper development of larger tracts of land in a coordinated, well planned manner. The features of this district include the following:

A.

To provide for the preservation of greenspace as a nonstructural stormwater runoff and watershed protection measure.

B.

To provide a residential zoning district that permits flexibility of design in order to promote environmentally sensitive and efficient uses of the land.

C.

To preserve in perpetuity unique or sensitive natural resources such as groundwater, floodplains, wetlands, streams, steep slopes, woodlands and wildlife habitat.

D.

To permit clustering of houses and structures on less environmentally sensitive soils which will reduce the amount of infrastructure, including paved surfaces and utility easements, necessary for residential development.

E.

To reduce erosion and sedimentation by minimizing land disturbance and removal of vegetation in residential development.

F.

To promote interconnected greenways and corridors throughout the community.

G.

To promote contiguous greenspace with adjacent jurisdictions.

H.

To encourage interaction in the community by clustering houses and orienting them closer to the street, providing public gathering places and encouraging use of parks and community facilities as focal points in the neighborhood.

I.

To encourage street designs that reduce traffic speeds and reliance on main arteries.

J.

To promote construction of convenient landscaped walking trails and bike paths both within the subdivision and connected to neighboring communities, businesses, and facilities to reduce reliance on automobiles.

K.

To conserve scenic views and reduce perceived density by maximizing the number of houses with direct access to and views of open space.

L.

To preserve important historic and archaeological sites.

210-70.03 Permitted Uses. Within the OSRD District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Amenity Areas

B.

Golf Courses

C.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

D.

Public Administration

E.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

F.

Public Utilities

G.

Single-family Detached Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 2,000 square feet of heated living area

210-70.04 Special Exception Uses. Within the OSRD District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

C.

Family Child Care Learning Home

D.

Home Occupations

E.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

F.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-70.05 Special Use Permits. Within the OSRD District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-70.05 Land Use Permits. Within the OSRD, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

210-70.06 Guidelines for Review. The review of the OSRD District shall consider the following general intentions, objectives, and purpose prior to approval by the governing authority:

A.

Whether the development will be compatible with the topography, hydrology, and other natural features of the land, and whether any unusual topographic or other natural features will be affected.

B.

Whether the character, design, and layout of the proposed uses will be adequate and appropriate to encourage a desirable living environment.

C.

Whether the development will adversely affect any adjacent properties.

D.

Whether the development will be able to preserve the natural amenities of streams, wooded areas, wetlands, and other similar features.

E.

Whether the existing and or proposed streets, utilities, and other public services are adequate to serve the development.

F.

Whether protective deed covenants are established to provide for the perpetual maintenance, security, and the continuation of dedicated area.

210-70.07 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

210-70.08 Ownership of Development Site. The tract of land to be subdivided may be held in single and separate ownership or in multiple ownership. If held in multiple ownership, however, the site shall be developed according to a single plan with common authority and common responsibility.

210-70.09 Site Development Plan. At the time of application for OSRD, the site development plan shall contain the following:

A.

A general location map indicating existing zoning on the site, adjoining roads, and the adjacent areas.

B.

Proposed land uses for the site and acreage to be devoted to each land use category.

C.

General vegetation characteristics.

D.

General soil types.

E.

Surveyed boundaries, prepared by a registered surveyor, of the entire tract and its relationship to adjoining properties and public right-of-way.

F.

Standard lot layout.

G.

General street layout configuration.

H.

A 75-foot buffer where adjacent to city roads and a 50-foot buffer area on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner's Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the City.

I.

Existing topographic condition with contour intervals of 10 feet or less; areas that have slopes greater than 15% shall be identified.

J.

Location of any streams, lakes, swamps, wetlands and the boundary and elevation of the 100-year floodplain if applicable, shall be identified

K.

Locations of parks or common space, tree areas to be retained or added, and other open spaces. Designation of all land to be reserved or dedicated for public use or used as a planned recreational area.

L.

All primary and secondary conservation areas labeled by type, as described in subsection 210-70.10 below.

M.

Potential connections with existing greenspace and trails.

N.

A report setting forth the proposed development schedule, indicating sequence of development of these various sections thereof and the approximate time-period required for completion of each phase. A soil erosion plan prepared by a registered engineer or soil scientist indicating all of the techniques that will be employed during construction must be provided prior to land disturbance.

O.

The minimum lot size for building in the development shall not be less than 10,000 square feet and the minimum house size shall not be less than 2,000 square feet of heated area.

P.

A note regarding the provision for sidewalks on one side of all streets.

210-70.10 Standards to Determine Open Space. Open Space is the portion of the conservation subdivision that has been set aside for permanent protection. Activities within the Open Space are restricted in perpetuity through the use of an approved legal instrument.

A.

The minimum restricted Open Space shall comprise at least 40% of the gross tract area.

B.

The following are considered Primary Conservation Areas and are required to be included within the Open Space, unless the applicant demonstrates that this provision would constitute an unusual hardship and be counter to the purposes of this Chapter.

1.

The regulatory 100-year floodplain;

2.

Buffer zones of at least 75 feet width along all perennial and intermittent streams;

3.

Slopes above 25% of at least 5,000 square feet contiguous area;

4.

Wetlands that meet the definition used by the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to the Clean Water Act;

5.

Populations of endangered or threatened species, or habitat for such species, and,

6.

Archaeological sites, cemeteries and burial grounds.

C.

The following are considered Secondary Conservation Areas and should be indicated within the Open Space to the maximum extent feasible.

1.

Important historic sites;

2.

Existing healthy, native forests of at least one acre of contiguous area;

3.

Individual existing healthy trees greater than 8 inches caliper, as measured from the outermost drip line;

4.

Other significant natural features and scenic view sheds such as ridgelines, peaks and rock outcroppings, particularly those that can be seen from public roads;

5.

Prime agricultural lands of at least five acres of contiguous area; and,

6.

Existing trails that connect the tract to neighboring areas.

D.

Above-ground utility right-of-way and small areas of impervious surface may be included within the protected Open Space, but cannot be counted towards the 40% minimum area requirement (exception: historic structures and existing trails may be counted). Large areas of impervious surface shall be excluded from the Open Space.

E.

At least 75% of the Open Space shall be in a contiguous tract. The Open Space should adjoin any neighboring areas of Open Space, other protected areas, and non-protected natural areas that would be candidates for inclusion as part of a future area of protected Open Space.

F.

The Open Space shall be directly accessible to the largest practicable number of lots within the subdivision. Non-adjoining lots shall be provided with safe, convenient access to the Open Space.

210-70.11 Permitted Uses of Open Space. Uses of Open Space may include the following:

A.

Conservation of natural, archaeological or historical resources;

B.

Meadows, woodlands, wetlands, wildlife corridors, game preserves or similar conservation-oriented areas;

C.

Walking or bicycle trails, provided they are constructed of porous paving materials;

D.

Passive recreation areas;

E.

Active recreation areas, provided they are limited to no more than 10% of the total Open Space and are not located within Primary Conservation Areas. Active recreation areas may include impervious surfaces. Active recreation areas in excess of this limit must be located outside of the protected Open Space.

F.

Agriculture, horticulture, silviculture or pasture uses, provided that all applicable Best Management Practices are used to minimize environmental impacts, and such activities are not conducted within Primary Conservation Areas.

G.

Nonstructural stormwater management practices;

H.

Easements for drainage, access and underground utility lines; or

I.

Other conservation-oriented uses compatible with the purposes of this Section.

210-70.12 Prohibited Uses of Open Space.

A.

Golf courses;

B.

Roads, parking lots and impervious surfaces, except as specifically authorized in the previous Sections; and,

C.

Agricultural and forestry activities not conducted according to accepted Best Management Practices.

210-70.13 Ownership and Management of Open Space.

A.

Ownership of Open Space. The applicant must identify the owner of the Open Space who is responsible for maintaining the Open Space and facilities located thereon. If a Homeowners Association is the owner, membership in the association shall be mandatory and automatic for all homeowners of the subdivision and their successors. If a Homeowners Association is the owner, the Homeowners' Association shall have lien authority to ensure the collection of dues from all members. The responsibility for maintaining the Open Space and any facilities located thereon shall be borne by the owner.

B.

Management Plan. Applicant shall submit a Plan for Management of Open Space and Common Facilities ("Plan") that:

1.

Allocates responsibility and guidelines for the maintenance and operation of the Open Space and any facilities located thereon, including provisions for ongoing maintenance and for long-term capital improvements;

2.

Estimates the costs and staffing requirements needed for maintenance and operation of, and insurance for, the Open Space and outlines the means by which such funding will be obtained or provided;

3.

Provides that any changes to the Plan be approved by the City Council; and

4.

Provides for the enforcement of the Plan.

C.

In the event the party responsible for maintenance of the Open Space fails to maintain all or any portion in reasonable order and condition, the City of Hiram may assume responsibility for its maintenance and may enter the premises and take corrective action, including the provision of extended maintenance. The costs of such maintenance may be charged to the owner, Homeowner's Association, or to the individual property owners that make up the Homeowner's Association, and may include administrative costs and penalties. Such costs shall become a lien on all subdivision properties.

210-70.14 Legal Instrument for Permanent Protection.

A.

The Open Space shall be protected in perpetuity by a binding legal instrument that is recorded with the deed. The instrument shall be one of the following:

1.

A permanent conservation easement in favor of either:

(a)

A land trust or similar conservation-oriented non-profit organization with legal authority to accept such easements. The organization shall be bona fide and in perpetual existence and the conveyance instruments shall contain an appropriate provision for retransfer in the event the organization becomes unable to carry out its functions; or

(b)

A governmental entity with an interest in pursuing goals compatible with the purposes of this ordinance.

(c)

Provided however, if the entity accepting the easement is not the City of Hiram, then a right of enforcement favoring the City of Hiram, Georgia shall be included in the easement.

2.

A permanent restrictive covenant for the conservation purposes in favor of a governmental entity; or,

3.

An equivalent legal tool that provides permanent protection if approved by the City Manager, and City of Hiram Attorney's Office.

4.

The instrument for permanent protection shall include clear restrictions on the use of the Open Space. These restrictions shall include all restrictions contained in this Chapter, as well as any further restrictions the applicant chooses to place on the use of Open Space.

210-70.15 Landscaping Requirement. All OSRD developments shall include a minimum of two trees planted in the yard of each unit. The trees shall be a minimum two-inch caliper DBH when planted.

210-70.16 Required Public Improvements. The following are required for any OSRD developments, which are platted as a subdivision:

A.

Underground Utilities;

B.

Street Lights;

C.

Sidewalks on at least one side of each residential street and entrance drive as set forth herein above;

D.

Permanent Entrance Monuments made of all-weather material with associated landscaping.

210-70.17 Required Amenities. An amenity package subject to approval by the Community Development Planning and Zoning Division shall be required.

210-70.18 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-70.19 Required Buffers. For any subdivision a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to city roads and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner's Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the City. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-70.20 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

210-70.21 Sewer. For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

A.

The proposed development is within the designated sewer service areas as shown on the Coppermine WRF Service Areas Map, the Pumpkinvine WRF Service Areas Map, the Sweetwater Drainage Basin Map (Sweetwater WRF or Cobb County Outfall); and

B.

The applicable water reclamation facility is not currently under an active sewer moratorium; and

C.

The conveyance system meets one of the following conditions:

1.

There is a connection point to an existing sanitary sewer system that can be reached by gravity with available capacity to serve the property located within 1,500 feet of the property, or

2.

A funded project is underway which extends sewer service to within 1,500 feet of the property which can be reached by gravity, or

3.

Sanitary sewer service has been provided for the property through an approved Development Agreement.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-80.01 Purpose and Intent. The RD District, formerly known as R-5 and hereby renamed RD, is established to provide an area suitable for the placement of duplex dwellings. RD is appropriate in the Community Residential Character area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. Any existing stipulations regarding such R-5 shall remain in force and effect.

210-80.02 Permitted Uses. Within the RD District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Amenity Areas

B.

Duplexes, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, containing a minimum 1,100 square feet of heated living area per unit (2,200 square feet heated living area per building)

C.

Golf Courses

D.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

E.

Playgrounds

E.

Public Administration

F.

Public Utilities

210-80.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the RD District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Community Living Arrangements

C.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

D.

Family Child Care Learning Home

E.

Home Occupations

F.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

G.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-80.04 Special Use Permits. Within the RD District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-80.05 Land Use Permits. Within the RD District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

210-80.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements.

210-80.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-80.08 Required Buffers. For any subdivision a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to city roads and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner's Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the City. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-80.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

210-80.10 Required Public Improvements. The following are required for any RD developments, which are platted as a subdivision:

A.

Underground utilities;

B.

Street lights;

C.

Sidewalks on at least one side of each residential street and entrance drive.

210-80.11 Greenspace Requirement. An RD platted development containing more than three duplex structures must include at least 15% of the total area designated for open space or public use. One hundred percent of the open space must be located outside of the flood plain as defined by the City. The open space or public use areas must be defined and delineated on specific site plans for the subdivisions as open space and must be accompanied by an appropriate deed and protective covenants stating the open space is perpetual. The required open space shall remain undeveloped or be developed and landscaped by the developer in accordance with an approved landscape plan through the City.

210-80.12 Landscaping Requirement. All RD developments containing more than three duplex structures shall include a minimum of one tree planted in the yard of each unit. The trees shall be a minimum two-inch caliper DBH when planted.

210-80.13 Mandatory Homeowner's Association. All RD developments containing more than three duplex structures shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

A.

Exterior items such as fences, lawn ornaments and restrictions on removal of landscaped areas and buffers.

B.

Maintenance of privately owned streets, detention ponds, common spaces, stormwater drainage features and easements, entrance features, amenities and mail kiosks.

210-80.14 Sewer. For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

A.

The proposed development is within the designated sewer service areas as shown on the Coppermine WRF Service Areas Map, the Pumpkinvine WRF Service Areas Map, the Sweetwater Drainage Basin Map (Sweetwater WRF or Cobb County Outfall); and

B.

The applicable water reclamation facility is not currently under an active sewer moratorium; and

C.

The conveyance system meets one of the following conditions:

1.

There is a connection point to an existing sanitary sewer system that can be reached by gravity with available capacity to serve the property located within 1,500 feet of the property, or

2.

A funded project is underway which extends sewer service to within 1,500 feet of the property which can be reached by gravity, or

3.

Sanitary sewer service has been provided for the property through an approved Development Agreement.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-90.01 Purpose and Intent. The MHP District, formerly known as R-6 and hereby renamed MHP, is established to provide an area for the placement of manufactured homes. This district shall be composed of certain land in the City where the construction of a manufactured home park district will not be inappropriate to the existing development of the district wherein the manufactured home park district is proposed. In addition, the manufactured home park district should be harmonious with the existing development which is in place in the area where the district is proposed. The MHP District is appropriate in the Community Residential Character area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. Any existing stipulations regarding such R-6 shall remain in force and effect.

210-90.02 Permitted Uses. Within the MHP District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Golf Courses

B.

Manufactured (mobile) homes

C.

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

D.

Playgrounds

E.

Public Administration

F.

Public Utilities

210-90.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the MHP District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Amenity Area

C.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

D.

Family Child Care Learning Home

E.

Home Occupations

F.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

G.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-90.04 Special Use Permits. Within the MHP District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-90.05 Land Use Permits. Within the MHP District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Businesses

210-90.06 Conditions of Operation. Each manufactured home park district shall provide the following minimum facilities on the site for the common use of all manufactured home occupants:

A.

Drives: Paved drives shall be provided to each manufactured home space, to laundry or other service buildings, and to recreation areas.

B.

Utilities: All utility services shall be underground provided; however, the Paulding County Planning Commission, subject to confirmation by the City Council, may indicate certain specific utility lines which may be left above ground based on the specific circumstances concerning the request after the Public Hearing on the application.

C.

Landscaping: Each development shall have adequate landscaping with shade trees and exterior screen planting approved by the County Planning staff.

D.

Amenity Area: Each development will provide a minimum recreation area of 500 square feet for each lot in the manufactured home park. Any recreation area so designated shall not be less than one acre in size.

E.

Storage Area: Each manufactured home park development shall provide a fenced area for the storage of boats, trailers, etc. The minimum area for the storage area shall be one-half acre for each 50 manufactured home spaces which are provided in the development.

210-90.07 Improvements to Manufactured (mobile) Homes.

A.

Any permanent additions to any manufactured (mobile) home located within the MHP District must be approved by the Paulding County Building and Permitting Division in the same manner as any other structure in the City of Hiram.

B.

The owner of the manufactured home park shall install a concrete patio or wooden deck on each manufactured home lot.

210-90.08 Required Lot Area and Density.

A.

No MHP District development shall be constructed or maintained on a lot or tract which has an average width of less than 400 feet or a total area of less than 15 acres.

B.

Each manufactured home space shall be a minimum 50 feet in width and shall provide a minimum 6,000 square feet in area. On cul-de-sacs or curb street designs, the width shall be at least 50 feet at the location of the manufactured home unit.

C.

Each manufactured home lot shall be defined by a marker at each corner. The density of each manufactured home park district shall not exceed five units per acre.

D.

Density is not calculated based upon gross acreage and is exclusive of any recreation area, sewage treatment plant area, wetlands area, streets, or other areas which are not useable as lots but which are included within the boundary survey of the manufactured home park.

210-90.09 Yard Requirements.

A.

10 feet of its individual lot line.

B.

40 feet from any exterior boundary of the development.

210-90.10 Buffer Strip Requirement. For any development a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to city roads and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the management of the manufactured home park. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the City. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-90.11 Off-street Parking. A paved driveway, connecting to the interior street, shall be provided on each manufactured home park lot, sufficient in length and width to serve as two off-street parking spaces.

210-90.12 Sewer and Water Supply. Sewage and water supply to the development shall be provided in accordance with the following:

A.

Within the Coppermine WRF Service Area, the Pumpkinvine WRF Service area, the Sweetwater Drainage Basin or the Dallas Sewer District, connection to the public sewer system is required. Public sewer construction must be in accordance with Title 3 of the UDO. Sewer within the MHP will be private.

B.

Connection to the public water supply is required. Public water construction must be in accordance with Title 3 of the UDO. A master meter for the development shall be placed at the City's right of way. Water lines within the development will be private. Private wells will not be allowed in the MHP District.

210-90-13 Solid Waste. All parks shall provide fly-proof, watertight, rodent-proof containers for the disposal of refuse. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse. Refuse for parks shall be collected at least once a week.

210-90.14 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-100.01 Purpose and Intent. The R-55 District is intended for single-family detached, attached cottage and/or multifamily residential uses of a medium density on land served by a sanitary sewage system on tracts of land consisting of no more than 100 contiguous acres located on a standard road functionally classified as a major collector or higher. R-55 is designed to serve the housing needs of senior residents who are 55 years of age and older. R-55 is appropriate in the Community Residential Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Text amendments to the R-55 Active Adult Residential districts adopted on August 25, 2020 are applicable to rezoning requests filed on or after that date. Any conforming property previously zoned to the R-55 Active Adult Residential District will be considered vested.

210-100.02 Permitted Uses. Within the R-55 District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Amenity Areas

B.

Attached cottage dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings with a minimum 1,100 square feet of heated living area

C.

Golf courses

D.

Nature Parks and Similar Institutions

E.

Playgrounds

F.

Public Administration

G.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

H.

Public Utilities

I.

Retirement Community (Independent Living) of three or more units, including but not limited to apartment buildings with the following amount of heated living space:

1.

One bedroom units, 1,000 square feet;

2.

Two bedroom units, 1,200 square feet;

3.

Three bedroom units, 1,400 square feet.

J.

Single-family Detached Dwellings, including Residential Industrialized Buildings, with a minimum 1,100 square feet of heated living area.

210-100.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the R-55 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

C.

Home Occupations

D.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

E.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-100.04 Special Use Permits. Within the R-55 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Telecommunication Towers

210-100.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements.

A.

Single-family Detached Dwellings.

B.

Attached Cottage Dwellings.

C.

Retirement Community (Independent Living).

210-100.06 Amenities. Amenities are defined as any structures, including recreational facilities, located within the community, which are designed and intended for the common use and enjoyment of all residents.

A.

Required Amenities

1.

Community Center: A community center a minimum size of 2,000 square feet or five square feet per dwelling (whichever is greater) to serve the entire community

2.

Walking, bicycle and/or golf cart trails or sidewalks connecting public spaces, common spaces, mail kiosks and development entrances

B.

Optional Amenities.

1.

Athletic Courts

2.

Lake(s), developed in a manner in which the bodies of water form the central amenity around which the community is developed

3.

Swimming pools

210-100.07 Architectural and Landscape Standards.

A.

All single-family detached and attached cottage dwellings shall contain a master bedroom and bath on the main floor. Second story living square footage may not exceed 50% of the main level heated square footage.

B.

All single-family detached and attached cottage dwellings shall contain an attached garage. A minimum of two parking spaces per unit is required. The parking spaces must be in the driveway or the garage. All dwellings must have a two-car garage.

C.

All dwellings shall incorporate the following accessibility standards:

1.

Step free easy access to the dwelling unit.

2.

Easy passage feature requiring clear passage doorways 32 inches wide for easy passage to all living spaces throughout the dwelling.

3.

Easy step free access to the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and gathering area on the main floor.

D.

Buildings shall be constructed of traditional design with brick, stone or fiber cement siding, shakes or shingles on the exterior. Color elevations of proposed house plans, including exterior building materials, shall be submitted as an exhibit with an application for zoning. Houses shall be constructed in substantial compliance with approved elevations. Vinyl accessories and trim are allowed; however, no vinyl siding is permitted.

E.

All grassed areas shall be sodded; excluding natural and landscaped areas unless otherwise specified.

F.

In single-family detached and attached cottage dwelling developments at least one 2-inch caliper DBH street tree shall be planted along the road frontage per lot.

G.

Projects must incorporate an area designated as common space or recreational space.

H.

Structures over 30 feet in height are required to have elevators.

I.

A 50-foot undisturbed buffer where adjacent to city roads and along the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. If there is not adequate undisturbed buffers on the existing property a landscape plan will be required.

210-100.08 Required Public Improvements. The following are required for any R-55 developments:

A.

Single family detached and attached cottage dwellings.

1.

All streets should be designed to general layout requirements for local streets as defined in the Development Regulations

2.

Streetlights shall be provided on all streets

3.

Five-foot sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of each street

4.

Utilities shall be placed underground

5.

Water and sewer utilities shall be located in street rights-of-ways or easements located at the outer edge of street right-of-way

B.

Retirement Community (Independent Living).

1.

All streets should be designed to general layout requirements for local streets as defined in the Development Regulations

2.

Streetlights shall be provided

3.

Five-foot sidewalks on both sides of each residential street and entrance drives shall be provided

4.

Utilities shall be placed underground

5.

All internal water and sanitary sewer systems shall be privately maintained with a Master Meter located on City right-of-way near the entrance to the development.

210-100.09 Mandatory Homeowner's Association. The R-55 District shall require a mandatory Homeowner's Association for single-family and attached cottage developments. The association shall publish and adhere to policies and procedures that demonstrate the community is intended to provide housing for persons 55 and over including maintaining surveys or affidavits verifying compliance with 55 and older occupancy requirements as permitted by 42 U.S.C. Section 3607, (b)(2)(c) of the federal Fair Housing Act. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

A.

Restriction on homes being occupied, with at least 80% of the occupied units occupied by at least one resident who is age 55 or older;

B.

Restrictions on single-family detached and attached cottage residential use only and leasing of units. No more than 10% of the total units may be leased by individual owners at any one time;

C.

Exterior items such as fences, lawn ornaments and restrictions on removal of landscaped areas and buffers; and,

D.

Maintenance of privately owned streets, detention ponds, common spaces, stormwater drainage features and easements, entrance features, amenities and mail kiosks.

210-100.10 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-100.11 Required Buffers. For any subdivision a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to city roads and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner's Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the City. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-100.12 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

210-100.13 Sewer. For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

A.

The proposed development is within the designated sewer service areas as shown on the Coppermine WRF Service Areas Map, the Pumpkinvine WRF Service Areas Map, the Sweetwater Drainage Basin Map (Sweetwater WRF or Cobb County Outfall); and

B.

The applicable water reclamation facility is not currently under an active sewer moratorium; and

C.

The conveyance system meets one of the following conditions:

1.

There is a connection point to an existing sanitary sewer system that can be reached by gravity with available capacity to serve the property located within 1,500 feet of the property, or

2.

A funded project is underway which extends sewer service to within 1,500 feet of the property which can be reached by gravity, or

3.

Sanitary sewer service has been provided for the property through an approved Development Agreement.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-140.01 Purpose and Intent. The LRO District is comprised of land for low intensity professional offices and other non-retail commercial uses such as commercial banking, offices, and care services, which are on properties within or on the edge of an area transitioning from residential to light commercial. When located on the edge of a residential area, the LRO District should provide for office uses that are low in intensity to ensure compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this ordinance. LRO is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-140.02 Permitted Uses. Within the LRO District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Commercial Banking

B.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

C.

Finance and Insurance Offices

D.

Golf Courses

E.

Kidney Dialysis Centers

F.

Museums, Historical Sites and Similar Institutions

G.

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

H.

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

I.

Public Administration

J.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools and Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

K.

Public Utilities

L.

Radio and Television Broadcasting

210-140.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the LRO District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Child Care Learning Center

C.

Civic and Social Organizations

D.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools and Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools less than two acres

E.

Personal Care Homes

F.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

G.

Shared Workspaces/Coworking Spaces including limited (no more than 15% of gross floor space) food and beverage sales and excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses

H.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-140.04 Special Use Permits. Within the LRO District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools and Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools two acres and over

C.

Telecommunication Towers

210-140.05 Land Use Permits. Within the LRO District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Dwellings Accessory to Commercial Uses.

210-140.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

210-140.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-140.08 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-140.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-150.01 Purpose and Intent. The O-I District is established for activities not involving the general sale, storage, or processing of merchandise, but limited to offices, institutions and limited commercial activities. This district would normally be located in areas that are in transition from residential use to a nonresidential use, similar to the LRO district, but with slightly more intense uses. This zoning category would also serve as a buffer between residential development and commercial development. O-I is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-150.02 Permitted Uses. Within the O-I District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Ambulatory Health Care Services (except Outpatient Care Centers)

C.

Commercial Banking

D.

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-operated)

E.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

F.

Finance and Insurance Offices

G.

Golf Courses

H.

Hospitals excluding Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

I.

Kidney Dialysis Centers

J.

Museums, Historical Sites and Similar Institutions

K.

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

L.

Parcel Delivery Lockers

M.

Private Mail Centers

N.

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

O.

Public Administration

P.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

Q.

Public Utilities

R.

Radio and Television Broadcasting

S.

Scientific Research and Development Services excluding any biohazards

210-150.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the O-I District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Adult Day Centers

C.

Ambulance Service

D.

Assisted Living Community

E.

Child Care Learning Center

F.

Civic and Social Organizations

G.

Food Services and Drinking Places, excluding Bars

H.

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

I.

Intermediate Care Home

J.

Nursing Homes

K.

Personal Care Homes

L.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

M.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

N.

Rental and Leasing Services (non-automotive)

O.

Shared Workspaces/Coworking Spaces including limited (no more than 15% of gross floor space) food and beverage sales and excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses

P.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-150.04 Special Use Permits. Within the O-I District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools two acres and over

C.

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

D.

Telecommunication Towers

210-150.05 Land Use Permits. Within the O-I District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Dwellings Accessory to Commercial Uses

210-150.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

210-150.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-150.08 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-150.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-160.01 Purpose and Intent. The NB District is established to provide locations for limited commercial uses often located on an arterial or collector street providing convenience goods and services for residents of the service area. Areas zoned for NB should generally be located at or near the center of the neighborhood residential areas they serve. NB is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-160.02 Permitted Uses. Within the NB District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Ambulatory Health Care Services (except Outpatient Care Centers)

C.

Art Dealers

D.

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers

E.

Coin-operated Laundries

F.

Commercial Banking

G.

Copy Shops

H.

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers

I.

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-operated)

J.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

K.

Finance and Insurance Offices

L.

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

M.

Florists

N.

Food Services and Drinking Places (excluding Bars)

O.

Gift and Souvenir Retailers

P.

Golf Courses

Q.

Hair, Nail, Skin Care, Tanning Salons and Ear Piercing Services

R.

Health and Personal Care Retailers

S.

Hospitals (excluding Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals)

T.

Kidney Dialysis Centers

U.

Miscellaneous Store Retailers as identified in NAICS Code 453998

V.

Museums, Historical Sites and Similar Institutions

W.

Office Supplies and Stationary Retailers

X.

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Y.

Parcel Delivery Lockers

Z.

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

AA.

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers

BB.

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

CC.

Photofinishing Laboratories

DD.

Private Mail Centers

EE.

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

FF.

Public Administration

GG.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

HH.

Public Utilities

II.

Schools and Instruction, other as identified in NAICS Code 6116

JJ.

Used Merchandise Stores (except Flea Markets)

210-160.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the NB District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Adult Day Centers

C.

Ambulance Service

D.

Assisted Living Community

E.

Charitable Organization Collection Receptacles

F.

Child Care Learning Center

G.

Civic and Social Organizations

H.

Food and Beverage Retailers

I.

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

J.

Gasoline Stations

K.

Hardware Retailers

L.

Intermediate Care Home

M.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

N.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

O.

Rental and Leasing Services (non-automotive)

P.

Shared Workspaces/Coworking Spaces including limited (no more than 15% of gross floor space) food and beverage sales and excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses

Q.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

R.

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument and Book Retailers

210-160.04 Special Use Permits. Within the NB District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Dormitories

C.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools two acres and over

D.

Telecommunication Towers

210-160.05 Land Use Permits. Within the NB District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Residential Dwellings Accessory to Commercial Uses.

210-160.06 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-160.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-160.08 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-160.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-170.01 Purpose and Intent. The B-1 District is composed of certain lands and structures in the City used primarily to provide for the retailing of goods and the furnishing of selected services to surrounding neighborhoods. Regulations within this district are intended to permit and encourage full development of necessary commercial use and at the same time protect nearby residential properties from possible adverse effects of such commercial activity. Any building or premises used for any of the permitted uses shall have not more than 40% of the total floor area of the building or premises devoted to storage or industry purposes incidental to the primary use. B-1 is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-170.02 Permitted Uses. Within the B-1 District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Ambulatory Health Care Services except Outpatient Care Centers

C.

Art Dealers

D.

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers

E.

Coin-operated Laundries

F.

Commercial Banking

G.

Copy Shops

H.

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers

I.

Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-operated)

J.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

K.

Finance and Insurance Offices

L.

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

M.

Florists

N.

Food and Beverage Retailers

O.

Food Services and Drinking Places (excluding Bars)

P.

Gift and Souvenir Retailers

Q.

Golf Courses

R.

Grocery and Convenience Retailers

S.

Hair, Nail, Skin Care, Tanning Salons and Ear Piercing Services

T.

Health and Personal Care Retailers

U.

Hospitals excluding Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

V.

Hotels and Motels

W.

Kidney Dialysis Centers

X.

Miscellaneous Store Retailers as identified in NAICS Code 453998

Y.

Motion Picture Theaters (excluding Drive-in Theaters)

Z.

Museums, Historical Sites and Similar Institutions

AA.

Newspaper Publishers

BB.

Office Supplies and Stationary Retailers

CC.

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

DD.

Parcel Delivery Lockers

EE.

Parking Lots and Garages

FF.

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

GG.

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers

HH.

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

II.

Photofinishing Laboratories

JJ.

Private Mail Centers

KK.

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

LL.

Public Administration

MM.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

NN.

Public Utilities

OO.

Re-upholstery and Furniture Repair

PP.

Schools and Instruction, other as identified in NAICS Code 6116

QQ.

Sound Recording Studios

RR.

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters

SS.

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and other Smoking Supplies Stores

TT.

Used Merchandise Stores except Flea Markets

210-170.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the B-1 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Adult Day Centers

C.

Ambulance Service

D.

Assisted Living Community

E.

Auto Broker Office

F.

Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores

G.

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

H.

Beer and Wine Retailers

I.

Boarding Services, Pet

J.

Breweries

K.

Car Washes

L.

Charitable Organization Collection Receptacles

M.

Child Care Learning Center

N.

Civic and Social Organizations

O.

Electronics and Appliance Stores

P.

Emission Inspection Station

Q.

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

R.

Gasoline Stations

S.

General Merchandise Retailers

T.

Hardware Retailers

U.

Intermediate Care Home

V.

Massage Therapy

W.

Nursing Home

X.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

Y.

Recycling Centers

Z.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

AA.

Rental and Leasing Services (non-automotive)

BB.

Shared Workspaces/Coworking Spaces including limited (no more than 15% of gross floor space) food and beverage sales (excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses)

CC.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

DD.

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument and Book Retailers

EE.

Temporary Uses

210-170.04 Special Use Permits. Within the B-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Dormitories

C.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools two acres and over

D.

Telecommunication Towers

210-170.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-170.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-170.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-170.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-180.01 Purpose and Intent. The PSC District is established to provide locations for retail commercial and service uses which are designed and oriented to serve several neighborhoods making up a community. Projects developed within the PSC zoning district should be done as planned, compact and unified centers. Projects developed within the PSC District should usually occupy a quadrant of an intersection, with ingress and egress only from major streets or State Highways within areas delineated for commercial development on the Future Land Use Plan. Regulations within this district are intended to permit and encourage full development of necessary commercial use, and at the same time protect nearby residential properties from possible adverse effects of such commercial activity. The PSC District is distinguished from other commercial districts by the pre-coordinated aspect of the category to allow planned centers and discourage commercial sprawl. PSC is appropriate in the Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-180.02 Permitted Uses. Within the PSC District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Ambulatory Health Care Services (except Outpatient Care Centers)

C.

Art Dealers

D.

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers

E.

Coin-operated Laundries

F.

Commercial Banking

G.

Copy Shops

H.

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers

I.

Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-operated)

J.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

K.

Finance and Insurance Offices

L.

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

M.

Florists

N.

Food Services and Drinking Places (except Bars)

O.

General Merchandise Retailers

P.

Gift and Souvenir Retailers

Q.

Golf Courses

R.

Grocery and Convenience Retailers

S.

Hardware Retailers

T.

Hair, Nail, Skin Care, Tanning Salons and Ear Piercing Services

U.

Health and Personal Care Retailers

V.

Hospitals (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals)

W.

Hotels and Motels

X.

Kidney Dialysis Centers

Y.

Miscellaneous Store Retailers as identified in NAICS Code 453998

Z.

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-in Theaters)

AA.

Museums, Historical Sites and Similar Institutions

BB.

Newspaper Publishers

CC.

Office Supplies and Stationary Retailers

DD.

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

EE.

Parcel Delivery Lockers

FF.

Parking Lots and Garages

GG.

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

HH.

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers

II.

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

JJ.

Photofinishing Laboratories

KK.

Private Mail Centers

LL.

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

MM.

Public Administration

NN.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

OO.

Public Utilities

PP.

Re-upholstery and Furniture Repair

QQ.

Schools and Instruction, other as identified in NAICS Code 6116

RR.

Sound Recording Studios

SS.

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument and Book Retailers

TT.

Temporary Uses

UU.

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters

VV.

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers

WW.

Used Merchandise Stores (except Flea Markets)

210-180.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the PSC District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Ambulance Service

C.

Auto Broker Office

D.

Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores

E.

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

F.

Beer and Wine Retailers

G.

Boarding Services, Pet

H.

Breweries

I.

Car Washes

J.

Charitable Organization Collection Receptacles

K.

Child Care Learning Center

L.

Civic and Social Organizations

M.

Electronics and Appliance Stores

N.

Emission Inspection Station

O.

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

P.

Gasoline Stations

Q.

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production

R.

Massage Therapy

S.

Nursing Homes

T.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

U.

Recycling Centers

V.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

W.

Rental and Leasing Services (non-automotive)

X.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

Y.

Temporary Uses

210-180.04 Special Use Permits. Within the PSC District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cemeteries

B.

Dormitories

C.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools two acres and over

D.

Telecommunication Towers

210-180.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-180.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-180.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-180.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-190.01 Purpose and Intent. The B-2 District is composed of certain lands and structures located along state and federal roads which require high visibility, locations accessible to major highways and arterials, and serve significant portions of the community. It is also the intent of this district to provide areas for business to occur which, because of their intensity, some outside storage area or hours of operation may have a significant impact on adjoining properties. Because of the nature of the businesses permitted in the B-2 district, the zoning district should be limited to property fronting on major thoroughfares and/or in large commercial nodes. B-2 is appropriate in the Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-190.02 Permitted Uses. Within the B-2 District, the following uses are permitted provided all activities are conducted entirely within an enclosed building and any outdoor storage of materials, supplies, inventory, accessories etc., is within a designated area enclosed by a six-foot high opaque privacy fence unless otherwise stated herein:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Ambulatory Health Care Services (except Outpatient Care Centers)

C.

Amusement and Recreation Industries, Indoor as identified in NAICS Code 713990

D.

Art Dealers

E.

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing

F.

Bowling Centers

G.

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

H.

Check Cashing Services

I.

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers

J.

Coin-operated Laundries

K.

Commercial Banking

L.

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

M.

Conference Center

N.

Copy Shops

O.

Diet and Weight Reducing Centers

P.

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-operated)

Q.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

R.

Electronics and Appliance Retailers

S.

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

T.

Farm Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services

U.

Finance and Insurance Offices

V.

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

W.

Florists

X.

Food Services and Drinking Places (excluding Bars)

Y.

Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores

Z.

Gasoline Stations

AA.

General Automotive Repair

BB.

General Merchandise Retailers

CC.

Gift and Souvenir Retailers

DD.

Golf Courses

EE.

Grocery and Convenience Retailers

FF.

Hair, Nail, Skin Care, Tanning Salons and Ear Piercing Services

GG.

Health and Personal Care Retailers

HH.

Hospitals excluding Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

II.

Hotels and Motels

JJ.

Kidney Dialysis Centers

KK.

Local Messengers and Local Delivery Centers/Facilities

LL.

Miscellaneous Store Retailers as identified in NAICS Code 453998

MM.

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-in Theaters)

NN.

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

OO.

Museums, Historical Sites and Similar Institutions

PP.

Newspaper Publishers

QQ.

Office Supplies and Stationary Retailers

RR.

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers

SS.

Parcel Delivery Lockers

TT.

Parking Lots and Garages

UU.

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

VV.

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers

WW.

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

XX.

Photofinishing Laboratories

YY.

Printing

ZZ.

Private Mail Centers

AAA.

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

BBB.

Public Administration

CCC.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

DDD.

Public Utilities

EEE.

Re-upholstery and Furniture Repair

FFF.

Safe Exchange Zones

GGG.

Schools and Instruction, other as identified in NAICS Code 6116

HHH.

Sound Recording Studios

III.

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Retailers

JJJ.

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters

KKK.

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers

LLL.

Used Merchandise Stores (except Flea Markets)

MMM.

Virtual Kitchens

210-190.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the B-2 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Ambulance Service

C.

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

D.

Assisted Living Community

E.

Auto Broker Office

F.

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

G.

Beer and Wine Retailers

H.

Boarding Services, Pet

I.

Breweries

J.

Car Washes

K.

Charitable Organization Collection Receptacles

L.

Child Care Learning Center

M.

Emission Inspection Station

N.

Massage Therapy

O.

Drive-in Motion Picture Theaters

P.

Fuel storage for on-site use of vehicles and equipment

Q.

Funeral Homes and Funeral Services

R.

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production

S.

Intermediate Care Homes

T.

Light Manufacturing as identified in NAICS 3271, 33232 and 334

U.

Nursing Homes

V.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools less than two acres

W.

Recycling Centers

X.

Religious Organizations with attendant Educational and Recreational Buildings and Cemeteries

Y.

Rental and Leasing Services (non-automotive)

Z.

Shared Workspaces/Co-working Spaces, excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses, with limited food and beverage sales

AA.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

BB.

Temporary Uses

CC.

Truck Sales

210-190.04 Special Use Permits. Within the B-2 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Amusement and Recreation Industries, Outdoor as identified in NAICS Code 713990 (except Shooting Ranges and Stables, Riding)

B.

Amusement and Theme Parks

C.

Breeders

D.

Bus Stations

E.

Cemeteries

F.

Civic and Social Organizations

G.

Dormitories

H.

Extended Stay Hotels or Motels

I.

Flea Markets

J.

Heliports

K.

Motor Vehicle Towing

L.

Outpatient Care Centers except Kidney Dialysis Centers

M.

Pawnshops

N.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools two acres and over

O.

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

P.

Racetracks

Q.

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds

R.

Sand Dredging

S.

Tattoo Parlors, Makeup Salons (permanent) and Piercing

T.

Telecommunication Towers

U.

Temporary Impound Lots

V.

Truck (greater than 1.5 tons) Repair Shops

210-190.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-190.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-190.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-190.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-200.01 Purpose and Intent. The ECR District is composed of certain lands and structures in the City used primarily to provide for the fulfillment of retail goods and selected services ordered by means of e-commerce to surrounding neighborhoods. Regulations within this district are intended to permit and encourage full development of necessary commercial use and at the same time protect nearby residential properties from possible adverse effects of such commercial activity. Any building or premises used for any of the permitted uses may have up to 60% of the total floor area of the building or premises devoted to storage and/or production purposes associated with the primary use. ECR is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-200.02 Permitted Uses. Within the ECR District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers

C.

Commercial Banking

D.

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

E.

Corporate or administrative offices for any permitted uses within this district which may allow ancillary uses including food, infirmary, fitness centers and childcare

F.

Couriers and Express Delivery Services

G.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

H.

Food Services and Drinking Places, excluding Bars

I.

General Merchandise Retailers

J.

Local Messengers and Local Delivery Centers/Facilities

K.

Parcel Delivery Lockers

L.

Private Mail Centers

M.

Public Administration

N.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

O.

Public Utilities

P.

Safe Exchange Zones

Q.

Virtual Kitchens

210-200.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the ECR District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Breweries

C.

Shared Workspaces/Coworking Spaces including limited (no more than 15% of gross floor space) food and beverage sales and excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses

D.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

E.

Temporary Uses

210-200.04 Special Use Permits. Within the ECR District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Telecommunication Towers

210-200.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

210-200.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-200.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-200.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-210.01 Purpose and Intent. The ECBP District is composed of certain lands and structures in the City to facilitate development of vibrant and flexible administrative, medical, research and office centers required by the increase in E-commerce. The District shall maintain and support an environment for high quality, progressive, innovative and employment-generating businesses. It is also the intent to provide a mixture of lot sizes to accommodate small businesses as well as larger campus-style uses, and to provide amenities, personal service, and convenient restaurant uses for people who work in the business park. ECBP is appropriate in the Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities, Wellness District/WellStar Hospital Target Areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-210.02 Permitted Uses. Within the ECBP District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Corporate or administrative offices for any permitted uses within this district which may allow ancillary uses including food, infirmary, fitness centers and childcare

B.

Couriers and Express Delivery Services

C.

Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

D.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

E.

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

F.

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

G.

Freight Transportation Arrangement

H.

General Freight Trucking

I.

General Warehousing and Storage

J.

Local Messengers and Local Delivery Centers/Facilities

K.

Private Mail Centers

L.

Public Administration

M.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

N.

Public Utilities

O.

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

P.

Telephone Call Centers

Q.

Virtual Kitchens

210-210.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the ECBP District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Fuel Storage for On-site Use of Vehicles and Equipment

C.

Shared Workspaces/Coworking Spaces including limited (no more than 15% of gross floor space) food and beverage sales and excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses

D.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-210.04 Special Use Permits. Within the ECBP District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Telecommunication Towers

210-210.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

210-210.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-210.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-210.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-220.01 Purpose and Intent. The B2CL District is comprised of certain lands in the City to be used for logistics and warehousing in areas located along major roads, including but not limited to state and federal Highways. The District is intended to enhance the economic stature of the City of Hiram and deal with some of the externalities of concentrated logistic activity by protecting through reasonable regulation any adjacent residential areas from the external impacts of heavy industry, trucking and land uses that support trucking activity and adopt responsible environmental and aesthetic measures to bring visual order, cleanliness and appeal to any B2CL zoned areas in keeping with the industrial character of the area. B2CL is appropriate in the Corridors and Sewered Crossroad Communities of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-220.02 Permitted Uses. Within the B2CL District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

C.

Couriers and Express Delivery Services

D.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

E.

Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses

F.

Freight Transportation Arrangement

G.

General Freight Trucking

H.

General Warehousing and Storage

I.

Private Mail Centers

J.

Public Administration

K.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

L.

Public Utilities

M.

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

N.

Virtual Kitchens

210-220.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the B2CL District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Fuel Storage for On-site Use of Vehicles and Equipment

C.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-220.04 Special Use Permits. Within the B2CL District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Telecommunication Towers

210-220.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

210-220.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-220.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-220.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-230.01 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the AML Logistics District is to provide for the location of very large scale facilities for the research and development, manufacturing and transportation/logistics industries. Such facilities should be located in close proximity to major transportation routes, with the ideal location allowing for multi-modal opportunities. AML is appropriate in the Corridors and Sewered Crossroad Communities of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-230.02 Permitted Uses. Within the AML District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

B.

Apparel Manufacturing

C.

Boat Building

D.

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

E.

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

F.

Corporate or administrative offices for any permitted uses within this district which may allow ancillary uses including food, infirmary, fitness centers and childcare

G.

Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

H.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

I.

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing

J.

Freight Transportation Arrangement

K.

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

L.

General Freight Trucking

M.

General Warehousing and Storage

N.

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing

O.

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing

P.

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing

Q.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

R.

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

S.

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing

T.

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

U.

Private Mail Centers

V.

Public Administration

W.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

X.

Public Utilities

Y.

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

Z.

Scientific Research and Development Services (excluding any biohazards)

AA.

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing as listed in NAICS Code 336999

BB.

Truck Transportation

CC.

Trucking Terminals, independently operated

210-230.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the AML District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Fuel Storage for On-site Use of Vehicles and Equipment

C.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

210-230.04 Special Use Permits. Within the AML District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Telecommunication Towers

210-230.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-230.07 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-230.08 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-230.09 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-240.01 Purpose and Intent. The I-1 District is established to provide locations for light industrial uses which are on properties delineated within or on the perimeter of an industrial node or compatible area and have ready access to a major street or state Highway. The I-1 district should provide for uses that are low in intensity and scale to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties which makes it desirable to limit industrial operations and processes to those that are not objectionable by reason of the emission of noise, vibration, smoke, dust, gas, fumes, odors and radiation and that do not create fire or explosion hazards or other objectionable conditions. I-1 is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-240.02 Permitted Uses. Within the I-1 District, the following uses are permitted provided all activities are conducted entirely within an enclosed building and any outdoor storage of materials, supplies, inventory, accessories etc., is within a designated area enclosed by a six-foot high opaque privacy fence unless otherwise noted herein:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

C.

Ambulance Service

D.

Apparel Manufacturing

E.

Appliance Repair and Maintenance

F.

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

G.

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing

H.

Beverage Manufacturing (except Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries)

I.

Boat Building

J.

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

K.

Bus Stations

L.

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

M.

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

N.

Construction

O.

Corporate or administrative offices for any permitted uses within this district which may allow ancillary uses including food, infirmary, fitness centers and childcare

P.

Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

Q.

Dental Laboratories

R.

Drycleaning Plants

S.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

T.

Exterminating and Pest Control Services

U.

Farm Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services

V.

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing

W.

Freight Transportation Arrangement

X.

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

Y.

General Automotive Repair

Z.

General Freight Trucking

AA.

General Warehousing and Storage

BB.

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing

CC.

Linen Supply

DD.

Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers

EE.

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing

FF.

Medical Laboratories

GG.

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

HH.

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

II.

Mini-warehouses and Self-Storage Units including Truck, Trailer, Boat and RV Storage

JJ.

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

KK.

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing

LL.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

MM.

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

NN.

Motor Vehicle Towing

OO.

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing

PP.

Newspaper Publishers

QQ.

Parking Lots and Garages

RR.

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

SS.

Printing

TT.

Private Mail Centers

UU.

Public Administration

VV.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

WW.

Public Utilities

XX.

Radio and Television Broadcasting

YY.

Rail Stations

ZZ.

Recycling Centers

AAA.

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

BBB.

Re-upholstery and Furniture Repair

CCC.

Scientific Research and Development Services (except any Biohazards)

DDD.

Taxi Services

EEE.

Telecommunications Towers less than 200 feet in height

FFF.

Telephone Call Centers

GGG.

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing as listed in NAICS Code 336999

HHH.

Truck Sales

III.

Truck Transportation

JJJ.

Trucking Terminals, Independently Operated

KKK.

Urgent Medical Care Centers and Clinics

LLL.

Utilities, Private

MMM.

Vending Machine Operators

210-240.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the I-1 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Airport Operations

C.

Automobile Auctions

D.

Car Washes

E.

Civic and Social Organizations

F.

Emission Inspection Station

G.

Fuel Storage for On-site Use of Vehicles and Equipment

H.

Garbage Collection Services

I.

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production

J.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools less than two acres

K.

Sexually Oriented Businesses

L.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

M.

Storage Yards except Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers

N.

Temporary Impound Lots

O.

Truck (greater than 1.5 tons) repair shops

210-240.04 Special Use Permits. Within the I-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing

B.

Heliports

C.

Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools and Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools two acres and over

D.

Racetracks

E.

Sand Dredging

F.

Shooting Ranges, outdoor

G.

Telecommunication Towers over 200 feet in height

210-240.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health.

210-240.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-240.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-240.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-250.01 Purpose and Intent. The I-2 District is established to provide locations for heavy industrial uses which are on properties delineated within an industrial node or compatible area and have ready access to a major street or state highway. The I-2 district provides for uses that are more intense than the Light Industrial District and provides those industrial operations and processes that are not public nuisances and are not dangerous to health, safety or the general welfare. I-2 is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-250.02 Permitted Uses. Within the I-2 District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

B.

Apparel Manufacturing

C.

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

D.

Boat Building

E.

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

F.

Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing

G.

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

H.

Construction

I.

Corporate or administrative offices for any permitted uses within this district which may allow ancillary uses including food, infirmary, fitness centers and childcare

J.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

K.

Farm Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services

L.

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing

M.

Freight Transportation Arrangement

N.

General Freight Trucking

O.

General Warehousing and Storage

P.

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing

Q.

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

R.

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

S.

Mini-warehouses and Self-Storage Units including Truck, Trailer, Boat and RV Storage

T.

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

U.

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing

V.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

W.

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

X.

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing

Y.

Newspaper Publishers

Z.

Parking Lots and Garages

AA.

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

BB.

Printing

CC.

Private Mail Centers

DD.

Public Administration

EE.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

FF.

Public Utilities

GG.

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

HH.

Scientific Research and Development Services (except any Biohazards)

II.

Support Activities for Rail Transportation

JJ.

Telecommunications Towers 200 feet or less in height

KK.

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing as listed in NAICS Code 336999

LL.

Truck Transportation

MM.

Trucking Terminals, Independently Operated

NN.

Utilities, Private

OO.

Vending Machine Operators

210-250.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the I-2 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Airport Operations

C.

Automobile Auctions

D.

Fuel storage for on-site use of vehicles and equipment

E.

Garbage Collection Services

F.

Sawmills

G.

Sexually Oriented Businesses

H.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

I.

Telecommunication Towers

J.

Temporary Uses

210-250.04 Special Use Permits. Within the I-2 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Asphalt Paving, Roofing and Saturated Materials Manufacturing

B.

Basic Chemical Manufacturing

C.

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing

D.

Explosives Manufacturing

E.

Fertilizer Manufacturing

F.

Food Manufacturing

G.

Gelatin Manufacturing (except Dessert Preparations)

H.

Grain Elevators, Storage Only

I.

Heliports

J.

Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing

K.

Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing

L.

Materials Recovery Facility

M.

Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers

N.

Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying

O.

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

P.

Paper Manufacturing

Q.

Petroleum Refineries

R.

Primary Metal Manufacturing

S.

Recycling Material Merchant Wholesalers

T.

Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing

U.

Sand Dredging

V.

Telecommunication Towers over 200 feet in height

W.

Waste Treatment and Disposal

210-250.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-250.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-250.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-250.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

210-260.01 Purpose and Intent. The AB District is established to provide locations intended to preserve and promote agriculture-related business and activities. AB is appropriate in the Conservation and Rural Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

210-260.02 Permitted Uses. Within the AB District, the following uses are permitted:

A.

Accessory Retail Sales and Services

B.

Botanical Gardens

C.

Breeders

D.

Construction

E.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

F.

Farm Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services

G.

Forestry and Logging

H.

Golf Courses

I.

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production

J.

Public Administration

K.

Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools

L.

Public Utilities

M.

Riding Stables

N.

Solar Power Electric Generation

O.

Utilities, Private

210-260.03 Special Exception Uses. Within the AB District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses

B.

Animal Production and Aquaculture (except Hog and Pig Farming)

C.

Boarding Services, Pet

D.

Breweries

E.

Farm Wineries

F.

Fuel storage for on-site use of vehicles and equipment

G.

Kennels

H.

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

I.

Produce Stands, Temporary

J.

Sawmills

K.

Scientific Research and Development Services (except any Biohazards)

L.

Small Cell Wireless Facilities

M.

Temporary Uses

210-260.04 Special Use Permits. Within the AB District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the City Council:

A.

Hog and Pig Farming

B.

Shooting Ranges, Outdoor

210-260.05 Lot Size, Area and Setback Requirements*.

* Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

210-260.06 Off-street Parking. Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

210-260.07 Required Buffers. Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

210-260.08 Sign Regulations. Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.

(Ord. No. 2023-01, § 1(Att. A), 3-7-2023)

(1)

Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of the Mixed-Use District is to promote the highest and best quality mixed use development while protecting the health, safety and welfare of current and future residents of the City of Hiram, Georgia, by:

(a)

Setting high standards for quality Mixed-Use District design that include accommodations for pedestrian activities and opportunities for civic and community gatherings and events.

(b)

Incorporating attractive and functional open space, as well as connections to non- vehicular transportation alternatives that reduce vehicular trips and promote a live, work play Mixed-Use District project.

(c)

Preserving natural resources and landscape features.

(d)

Encouraging a diversity of housing types that will accommodate persons and various stages of life.

(e)

Improving traffic flow and traffic safety by providing a system of interconnected streets, with coordinated, controlled access to strategic intersections.

(f)

Establishing industry accepted, real estate instruments that assist the City of Hiram, as well as the Mixed-Use District project owners and community, with providing long term maintenance and quality control provisions to limit potential impacts upon city services and its infrastructure.

(2)

Boundaries.

(a)

Concept Plan. The boundaries and uses included in a Mixed-Use District are determined by a Concept Plan that is prepared for review by Paulding County and the City of Hiram. Any parcel of land that is wholly or partly within the boundary of the concept plan may be included. The locational requirements associated with establishing a Mixed-Use District are included in Section (4), Property Development Standards.

(b)

Map Amendments. No change in the boundary of the Mixed-Use District shall be authorized, except by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hiram.

(3)

Effect of the Mixed-Use District Provisions.

The provisions of this Section shall apply to all parcels of land, or portions thereof, included in the required concept plan. Upon verification by the Hiram City Manager, or his/her designee and payment of an application fee as established by the city, the concept plan shall be forwarded to Paulding County development staff for review and comment.

(4)

Property Development Standards.

(a)

Permitted Uses. The Mixed-Use District may propose a list of residential, nonresidential and civic/institutional uses that demonstrate a mix of uses consistent with the Purpose and Intent of this District. Industrial uses and multi-family, apartment uses, as defined by the City of Hiram, shall not be included within a Mixed- Use District.

(b)

Minimum Acreage. The Mixed-Use District must contain at least 30 acres of contiguous property.

(c)

Roadwav/Frontage Requirements. Notwithstanding county or state Department of Transportation Development Standards, the Mixed-Use District must propose a viable access connection that is within 1000 feet of an arterial roadway as defined by Paulding County Development Regulations.

(d)

Pedestrian/Non-Vehicular Access Required. To promote the Purpose and Intent of this District, the Mixed-Use District must propose a viable access connection that is within 1000 feet of a multi-use, pedestrian oriented public facility as maintained by the City of Hiram, Paulding County or the Georgia Department of Transportation.

(e)

Civic or Public Use Facilities Required. To promote the Purpose and Intent of this District, the Mixed-Use District must contain space that is devoted to and can be utilized for civic purposes or public use; which may include spaces devoted to community gatherings and events that contribute to a live, work, play environment and encourage public interaction.

(f)

Physical and Legal Components to Ensure Security, Quality and Long-Term Maintenance, Consistent with the Purpose and Intent of this District a Master Owners Association shall be established to govern all residential and non-residential project components, and covenants/restrictions recorded that provide narrative details and at a minimum, annual capital maintenance budgets or reserves. These legal documents must also address the process by which the architectural standards (as identified in Section 5) included as part of the required Concept Plan, shall be administered, and maintained. These legal documents must also address the perpetual maintenance of required private infrastructure and roadways. All agreements and documents created to ensure security, quality and long-term maintenance for a Mixed-Use District Project are subject to approval by the City of Hiram.

(g)

Open Space. The Concept Plan shall identify and contain a minimum of 10% open space. Designated buffer areas, undisturbed areas, and park areas shall be included within the calculation of open space.

(h)

Non-residential Component. The Concept Plan shall identify and contain a designated non-residential component consisting of a minimum of 2 acres per 25 acres of land included in the overall Mixed-Use District. Upon the completion (as evidenced by the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy} of 75 percent of the residential component, construction on at least 25 percent of the area designated for non-residential component must be completed. For purposes of this section, construction shall be defined as "pad ready" grading including attenuated access points, infrastructure and internal road or alley ways, and stormwater management facilities. Exceptions or variances to this section must be reviewed and approved by the City of Hiram.

(i)

Amenity Area. The community shall have both passive and active amenity areas to serve the residential components, which may include walking trails, pocket parks, open space park areas; as well as specific active components such as clubhouse, cabana, pool, and similar community gathering spaces, or any combinations.

(j)

Private Infrastructure Required. To ensure long term quality and viability of projects within the Mixed Use District, all infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, detention facilities, open space areas, street trees, decorative sidewalks and streetlights, amenity areas and civic or public use areas, shall be privately maintained.

(5)

Architectural Development Standards.

(a)

Building Design. In order to ensure quality and long-term value for the Mixed- Use Project, residential and non-residential buildings (including kiosks and mail delivery facilities, street light facilities and locations, amenity features and civic or public use areas) must demonstrate a consistent architectural style and theme that can be enforced via legal documents administered by the required Master Owners Association. All proposals for the Mixed-Use District must provide architectural renderings and elevations that illustrate such style and theme, and include the following minimum requirements:

(i)

Building Materials (Vinyl Siding is not a permitted building material within a Mixed-Use District) and Building Fenestration Features.

(ii)

Windows, Shutters and Storefront Features (where appropriate and applicable).

(iii)

Rooflines

(iv)

Porchways

(v)

Dormers or other similar architectural features.

(vi)

Garages and Parking Decks (where appropriate and applicable).

(b)

Signage. In order to ensure quality and long-term value for the Mixed-Use District Project, all project signage, building and wall signage, directional signage, entrance monuments and the like must demonstrate consistency with the architectural style and theme of the residential and non-residential buildings. This theme must also be enforceable via legal documents administered by the required Master Owners Association.

(6)

Concept Plan Requirements. Minimum requirements for a Concept Plan prepared by a licensed design professional and submitted as part of a Mixed-Use District include scale to which the plan is prepared, north arrow, land lot(s) and districts), the dimensions, acreage, and location of the tract. The Concept Plan shall also include proposed building locations, proposed uses of the property consistent with Property Development Standards identified in Section 4, parking areas, access points, creeks, streams, flood plain, etc., as well as any buffers that may be required or desired. The Concept Plan shall also include sidewalk and bikeway locations (including width), common green areas (including street tree locations), decorative street light locations, kiosks and mail delivery facilities, amenity features and civic or public use areas. All improvements shown on a The Concept Plan shall be prepared consistent with required accessibility provisions and infrastructure development standards contained in the City of Hiram Unified Development Ordinance. The Concept Plan shall also provide a summary of the Property Development Standards (in tabular form) identified in Section 4. The applicant may also furnish additional material which may aid in the understanding of the request.

(7)

Traffic Study Required. Applicants for Mixed Use District shall be required to submit a traffic impact study (prepared in accordance with industry accepted standards, including at a minimum, level of service impacts for adjacent roadways and intersections), the scope of which shall be determined by the Director of the Paulding County Department of Transportation or his/her designee and shall at a minimum address conditions and impacts resultant from the project within a 10 year scope. Said applicant shall also be required to coordinate and fund any recommended mitigation measures limited to project related improvements with applicable federal, state and local agencies including the Georgia Department of Transportation and the appropriate Regional Commission.

(8)

Effective Date. This Section shall become effective upon the date of its adoption by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hiram, Georgia,

(9)

All Mixed Use District projects are also subject to design elements recommended in the City of Hiram's Corridor Overlay District.

RESERVED

This portion of the Mixed-Use District is reserved for photographic and/or other visual aids or schematics, which are intended to demonstrate designs and standards.

(Ord. No. 2024-19, § 1(Exh. A), 12-3-2024)