Kennesaw City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- 1.01.00 - TITLE
- 1.02.00 - AUTHORITY
- 1.03.00 - APPLICABILITY
- 1.04.00 - PURPOSE AND INTENT
- 1.05.00 - RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
- 1.06.00 - ADMINISTRATION
- 1.07.00 - DOCUMENTS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
- 1.08.00 - RULES OF INTERPRETATION
- 1.09.00 - ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 2
ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- 2.00.00 - GENERALLY
- 2.01.00 - ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE OF ZONING DISTRICTS
- 2.02.00 - LAND USES PERMITTED IN EACH ZONING DISTRICT
- 2.03.00 - PUBLIC ART EVENTS/EXHIBITS
- 2.03.01 - Purpose.
- 2.03.02 - Definitions.
- 2.03.03 - General Regulations.
- 2.03.04 - Artist/Sponsor Acknowledgements and Title of Work.
- 2.03.05 - Review and approval process of public art exhibits, murals, cultural events, and performing arts.
- 2.03.06 - Denial of site plan permit applications.
- 2.03.07 - City of Kennesaw Art and Culture Administration.
- 2.03.08 - Prohibited public art exhibits.
- 2.03.09 - Items not applicable to this ordinance.
- 2.03.10 - Non-Conforming exhibits.
- 2.03.11 - Maintenance and violations.
CHAPTER 3
PROTECTION OF NATURAL FEATURES AND RESOURCES
Sections
- 3.00.00 - GENERALLY
- 3.01.00 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION[2]
- 3.01.01 - Generally
- 3.01.02 - Permit Procedures and Requirements
- 3.01.03 - Construction Stage Submittal Requirements
- 3.01.04 - Duties and Responsibilities of the Administrator
- 3.01.05 - Standards for Development
- 3.01.06 - Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
- 3.01.07 - Variance Procedures
- 3.01.08 - Violations, Enforcement and Penalties
- 3.02.00 - SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE
- 3.02.01 - Definitions
- 3.02.02 - Exemptions
- 3.02.03 - Minimum Requirements for Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Using Best Management Practices
- 3.02.04 - Maintenance
- 3.02.05 - Application/Permit Process
- 3.02.06 - Inspection and Enforcement
- 3.02.07 - Penalties and Incentives
- 3.02.08 - Education and Certification
- 3.02.09 - Administrative Appeal and Judicial Review
- 3.02.10 - Effectivity, Validity and Liability
- 3.06.00 - CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER TRIBUTARY PROTECTION
- 3.07.00 - LANDSCAPING AND TREE REQUIREMENTS[3]
- 3.07.01 - Purpose
- 3.07.02 - Application
- 3.07.03 - Definitions
- 3.07.04 - General Provisions Tree Removal and Permit Requirements
- 3.07.05 - Landscape Plan Required
- 3.07.06 - Vegetation and Tree Survey
- 3.07.07 - Density Factor Analysis
- 3.07.08 - Conservation of Mature Trees
- 3.07.09 - Maintenance of Trees
- 3.07.10 - Tree Conservation Standards
- 3.07.11 - Buffer Zones
- 3.07.12 - Tree Replacement Standards
- 3.07.13 - Alternative Compliance
- 3.07.14 - Public Tree Protection and Care
- 3.07.15 - Notification and Penalties for Damaging Trees on Public Property
- City of Kennesaw Tree Species Selection List
CHAPTER 4
SITE DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections
- 4.00.00 - GENERALLY
- 4.01.00 - SITE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BASE ZONING DISTRICTS
- 4.02.00 - SITE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- 4.03.00 - CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS
- 4.04.00 - SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
- 4.04.01 - Special Exception Uses
- 4.04.03 - Standards for Self Service Storage Facilities and Climate Controlled Storage Facilities
- 4.04.04 - Standards for Manufactured Homes and Factory Built Buildings
- 4.04.05 - Standards for Home Occupations
- 4.04.06 - Standards for Special Land Use Permits
- 4.04.07 - Standards for Temporary Mobile Home Occupancy Permit
- 4.04.08 - Standards for Pawnshops, Title Loan, Check Cashing and Payday Loan Establishments
- 4.05.00 - CONVENTIONAL SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
- 4.07.00 - STANDARDS FOR LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)
- 4.08.00 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STANDARDS
- TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
- 4.09.00 - SITE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS[4]
CHAPTER 5
STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY AND TEMPORARY USES
Sections
- 5.00.00 - GENERALLY
- 5.01.00 - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- 5.02.00 - TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
- 5.03.00 - SIGNS[11]
- 5.03.01 - General Provisions
- 5.03.02 - Application of Regulations
- 5.03.03 - Definitions
- 5.03.04 - Powers and Duties of Personnel
- 5.03.05 - Permit Required
- 5.03.06 - Fees Required
- 5.03.07 - Application
- 5.03.08 - Revocation for False Material Statement or False Material Omission
- 5.03.09 - Variances
- 5.03.10 - Indemnification of City
- 5.03.11 - Prohibited Signs
- 5.03.12 - Enforcement; Violations; Penalties
- 5.03.13 - Nonconforming Signs
- 5.03.14 - General Sign Location
- 5.03.15 - Measurement of Sign Area
- 5.03.16 - Measurement of Sign Height
- 5.03.17 - Construction Standards, Design Guidelines and Maintenance
- 5.03.18 - Restrictions Based on Location
- 5.03.19 - Freestanding Signs
- 5.03.20 - Signs with Electronic Display
- 5.03.21 - Off-Premise Outdoor Advertising Sign
- 5.03.22 - Relocation of Sign
- 5.03.23 - Roadway Safety
- 5.03.24 - Electrical and Structural Safety
- 5.03.25 - Interpretation, Construction, Severability
- 5.04.00 - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- 5.04.01 - Purpose and Intent
- 5.04.02 - Applicability
- 5.04.03 - General Requirements
- 5.04.04 - Development Requirements for Non-Alternative Wireless Communications Facilities and Towers
- 5.04.05 - Development Requirements for Alternative Wireless Communications Facilities and Towers
- 5.04.06 - Approval Process
- 5.04.07 - Maintenance of Facilities
- 5.04.08 - Waiver of Requirements
- 5.04.11 - Facilities Lease
- 5.04.12 - Lease Application
- 5.04.13 - Determination by Mayor and Council
- 5.04.14 - Agreement
- 5.04.15 - Nonexclusive Lease
- 5.04.16 - Term of Facilities Lease
- 5.04.17 - Rights Granted
- 5.04.18 - Interference with Other Users
- 5.04.19 - Ownership and Removal of Improvements
- 5.04.20 - Compensation to the City of Kennesaw
- 5.04.21 - Amendment of Facilities Lease
- 5.04.22 - Renewal Application
- 5.04.23 - Renewal Determination
- 5.04.24 - Obligation to Cure as a Condition of Renewal
- 5.04.25 - Legal Status Provisions
CHAPTER 6
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
Sections
- Engineering Technical Standards
- 6.00.00 - STREETS[12]
- 6.02.00 - TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING FACILITY[13]
- 6.02.01 - Right-of-Way
- 6.02.02 - Design Standards for Streets
- 6.02.03 - Additional Right-of-Way and/or Pavement Widths
- 6.02.04 - Right-of-Way Encroachment and Maintenance
- 6.02.05 - Roadway/Lane Widths
- 6.02.06 - Improvements Along State Highways
- 6.02.07 - Improvements Along Cobb County Highways
- 6.02.08 - Improvements Along City Highways
- 6.02.09 - Super Elevation and Run-Off
- 6.02.10 - Unimproved Road
- 6.02.11 - Intersection Design
- 6.02.12 - Angle of Intersection
- 6.02.13 - Intersection Radius
- 6.02.14 - Intersection/Corner Sight Distance
- 6.02.15 - Vertical Alignment/Intersection Approaches
- 6.02.16 - Horizontal Alignment/Intersection Approaches
- 6.02.17 - Storm Water Design for Intersections
- 6.02.18 - New/Proposed Streets—General
- 6.02.19 - Local Residential Streets
- 6.02.20 - Non-Residential Local Streets
- 6.02.21 - Minor and Major Collector Streets
- 6.02.22 - Private Streets
- 6.02.23 - Street Names and Addresses
- 6.02.25 - Cul-de-Sacs
- 6.02.26 - Minimum Centerline Offsets and Intersection Separation
- 6.02.27 - Minimum Grades
- 6.02.28 - Maximum Grades
- 6.02.29 - Vertical Alignment
- 6.02.30 - Horizontal Alignment
- 6.02.31 - Pavement Specifications
- 6.02.32 - Curbs and Gutters
- 6.02.33 - Curbing
- 6.02.34 - Minimum Grades
- 6.02.35 - Other Requirements
- 6.02.36 - Sub-Grade Preparation
- 6.02.37 - Signing and Striping
- 6.02.38 - Street Signs
- 6.02.39 - Blocks
- 6.02.40 - Lots
- 6.03.00 - STREET LIGHTS[14]
- 6.04.00 - MAJOR THOROUGHFARES
- 6.05.00 - ACCESS
- 6.05.01 - General
- 6.05.02 - Access From Thoroughfare Streets
- 6.05.03 - Access Limitations for Development Adjacent to Thoroughfares
- 6.05.04 - Service Drives
- 6.05.05 - Driveways; Permit to Construct
- 6.05.06 - Location
- 6.05.07 - Design Criteria
- 6.05.08 - Building Setbacks Adjacent to Thoroughfares
- 6.05.10 - Residential Driveways
- 6.05.11 - Driveway Drainage Pipes
- 6.05.12 - Non-Residential Driveways
- 6.05.13 - Acceleration/Deceleration Lanes/Roadway Improvements Along Existing Streets
- 6.06.00 - OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
- 6.06.01 - Street Access
- 6.06.02 - Street Access - Curb Cuts in Residential Districts
- 6.06.03 - State Highway Department Approval
- 6.06.04 - Corner Visibility Clearance
- 6.06.05 - Off-Street Automobile Parking
- 6.06.06 - Design Standards
- 6.06.07 - Location
- 6.06.08 - Location and Surface of Parking Areas
- 6.06.09 - Required Spaces - Table 6.06.09A
- 6.06.10 - Restricted Parking Areas for Business and Industrial Uses
- 6.06.11 - Off-Street Loading and Unloading Space
- 6.07.00 - PARKING LOT DESIGN AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
- 6.07.01 - Sub-Grade Design
- 6.07.02 - Drainage
- 6.07.03 - Pavement Requirement for Parking Lots
- 6.07.04 - Areas Subject to Light Loads
- 6.07.05 - Reserved.
- 6.07.06 - Areas Subject to Moderately Heavy Loads
- 6.07.07 - Areas Subject to Heavy Loads
- 6.07.08 - Curb and Guttering Options
- 6.07.09 - Additional Driveways
- 6.07.10 - Visibility at Intersections
- 6.07.11 - Functional Elements of On-Site Circulation System
- 6.08.00 - SIDEWALKS AND PATHWAYS
- 6.09.00 - BUS SHELTERS
- 6.10.00 - EASEMENTS
- 6.11.00 - STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS[15]
- 6.11.01 - Applicability and Exemptions.
- 6.11.02 - Applications/Permit Process.
- 6.11.03 - Inspection.
- 6.11.04 - Stormwater Facility Operation Permit.
- 6.11.05 - Storm Drainage System Design.
- 6.11.06 - Storm drain pipes.
- 6.11.07 - Storm Water Detention Facilities
- 6.11.08 - Stormwater Hydrologic Methodology.
- 6.11.09 - Stormwater Quality/Quantity Control Facilities.
- 6.11.10 - Storm Drainage Easements.
- 6.11.11 - Combined Easement for Sanitary and Pipe Storm Drainage.
- 6.11.12 - Minimum Easement Width.
- 6.11.13 - Record Drawings.
- 6.12.00 - WATER AND SEWER
- 6.13.00 - FENCES, BUFFERS AND BERMS, MAILBOXES, AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
- 6.14.00 - STRUCTURAL RETAINING WALLS
- 6.15.00 - DAMS
- 6.16.00 - CEMETERIES
- 6.17.00 - UTILITIES
- 6.18.00 - CONDOMINIUMS
- 6.19.00 - GATED COMMUNITIES
- 6.20.00 - UTILITY ACCOMMODATION ORDINANCE
- 6.21.00 - ORDINANCE TO ADOPT LOCAL LAWS CONSISTENT WITH THE STREAMLINING WIRELESS FACILITIES AND ANTENNAS ACT
CHAPTER 7
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE
Sections
- SECTION 7.01. - SHORT TITLE, AUTHORITY, AND APPLICABILITY
- SECTION 7.02. - FINDINGS, PURPOSE, AND INTENT
- SECTION 7.03. - RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
- SECTION 7.04. - IMPOSITION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- SECTION 7.05. - FEE ASSESSMENT AND PAYMENT
- SECTION 7.06. - EXEMPTIONS
- SECTION 7.07. - DEPOSIT AND EXPENDITURE OF FEES
- SECTION 7.08. - CREDITS
- SECTION 7.09. - REFUNDS
- SECTION 7.10. - PRIVATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS
- SECTION 7.11. - PERIODIC REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS
- SECTION 7.12. - ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
- SECTION 7.13. - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
- SECTION 7.14. - REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE
CHAPTER 8
BOARDS AND AGENCIES
Sections
- 8.00.00 - GENERALLY
- 8.01.00 - CITY OF KENNESAW PLANNING COMMISSION
- 8.02.00 - KENNESAW HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
- 8.03.00 - CITY TREE BOARD
CHAPTER 9
VARIATIONS
Sections
- 9.00.00 - GENERALLY
- 9.01.00 - NONCONFORMING USES[17]
- 9.02.00 - VARIANCES
- 9.03.00 - EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
- 9.04.00 - ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCES AND REQUIREMENTS[18]
CHAPTER 10
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Sections
- 10.00.00 - GENERALLY
- 10.00.01 - Purpose
- 10.00.02 - Approvals Required
- 10.00.03 - Expiration of Approvals
- 10.00.04 - Fees Required
- 10.00.05 - Public Notice Requirements
- 10.00.06 - Procedures for Conducting Public Hearings
- 10.00.07 - Requirements for Developments of Regional Impact (DRI)
- 10.00.08 - Procedures for Annexation of Property
- 10.01.00 - PROCEDURES FOR AMENDING OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
- 10.02.00 - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 10.02.01 - General
- 10.02.02 - Pre-Application Conference Required
- 10.02.03 - Application for Preliminary Approval
- 10.02.04 - Preliminary Approval
- 10.02.05 - Improvements Authorized
- 10.02.06 - Application for Final Approval
- 10.02.07 - Final Approval
- 10.02.08 - Recording of Final Plat
- 10.02.09 - Revisions to a Recorded Plat
- 10.02.10 - Subdivision Completion
- 10.02.11 - Public Acceptance of Improvements
- 10.02.12 - Sale, Refinancing or Leasing of Portion of Property
- 10.03.00 - APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
- 10.03.01 - Submittal Requirements for All Applications
- 10.03.03 - Submittal Requirements for a Preliminary Subdivision Plat
- 10.03.04 - Submittal Requirements for a Condominium or Multifamily Residential Preliminary Plat
- 10.03.05 - Submittal Requirements for a Non-Residential Preliminary Plat
- 10.03.06 - Preliminary Plat Certificates
- 10.03.07 - Street Improvement Data
- 10.03.08 - Submittal Requirements for Final Subdivision Plat
- 10.03.09 - Submittal Requirements for Final Condominium/Multi-Family Residential Plats
- 10.03.10 - Submittal Requirements for Final Non-Residential Plats
- 10.03.11 - Final Plat Certificates
- 10.03.12 - Submittal Requirements for Amendments to Approved Development Plans and Zoning Conditions
- 10.03.13 - Submittal Requirements for Certificate of Appropriateness through the Historic Preservation Commission
- 10.04.00 - PENALTIES, AND REMEDIES
- 10.05.00 - APPEALS AND PROCEDURE FOR APPEALS