For the purpose of this ordinance, the City of Lanett is hereby divided into the type of districts designated as follows:

1.1

Regular districts.

AG Agricultural District

R-1 Single Family Residential District

R-2 Duplex Residential District

R-3 Multi-Family Residential District

MHD Manufactured Home District

B-1 Local Business District

B-2 Central Business District

B-3 Highway Business District

M-1 Light Industrial District

M-2 General Industrial District

1.2

Special districts.

FHZ Flood Hazard District

PUD Planned Unit Development

The boundaries of the various zoning districts are hereby established as shown on the zoning map. The zoning map includes a base map which identifies the location of the regular districts and an overlay to the base map which outlines the boundaries of the special districts. The zoning map and all explanatory matter thereon accompany and are hereby made a part of this ordinance. Official copies of the zoning map shall be on file in the office of the city clerk.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any district shown on said maps, the following rules shall apply:

3.1

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following jurisdictional limits or platted lot lines or other property lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

3.2

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following streets, alleys, rights-of-way, or railroads, such boundaries shall be construed to follow the center lines of such streets, alleys, rights-of-way, or railroads.

3.3

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following shorelines of lakes or ponds, such boundaries shall be construed to follow the mean high water lines of such lakes or ponds. In the event of a change in the mean high waterline, the boundaries shall be construed as moving with the actual mean high waterline.

3.4

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following streams, rivers, or other perennial water courses, such boundaries shall be construed to follow the centerline of such waterways as determined by the mean high water mark along opposing banks. In the event of a natural change in the location of such waterways, the district boundary shall be construed as moving with the centerline.

3.5

Where boundaries are indicated as being separate from but approximately parallel to any features listed in subparagraphs 3.1 through 3.4 of this section, such boundaries shall be construed as being parallel to and at such distance as indicated on the zoning map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the zoning map.

3.6

In unsubdivided property or tracts where a district boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless same is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.

3.7

Where a public road, street, or alley shown on the zoning map is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to the property to which the right-of-way reverts shall apply to the vacated or abandoned road, street, or alley.

3.8

In case any further uncertainty exists, the board of adjustment shall determine the location of boundaries. The board of adjustment may also cause to be prepared sectional maps of any part of the city which will interpret the exact location of the district boundaries, following the guidelines contained in the preceding paragraphs.

Where doubt exists as to whether a new or previously unclassified use is similar in nature to the permitted uses identified in this ordinance, the board of adjustment shall approve or deny the location of the unclassified use in question. In making such a determination, the board of adjustment shall consider the extent to which the proposed use is consistent with the intent of the zoning district and determine the specific permitted use within the zoning district that is most similar in impact and characteristics to the proposed new use. However, in no instance shall the board of adjustment interpret a proposed use as being permitted in one district, when the use is more similar in impact and characteristics to a use that is permitted exclusively in another district. The following procedures to establish consistency of unclassified uses shall be observed.

4.1

Determination by board of adjustment. If compatible with the existing zoning district intent, the unclassified use shall be permitted by special exception upon approval of and subject to the conditions set by the board of adjustment. Such conditions of approval shall be established to prevent undue impacts of the new use on surrounding uses, and shall be limited to:

A.

Special setback requirements;

B.

Special buffer or fencing requirements;

C.

Special lighting requirements to prevent excessive glare on neighboring properties;

D.

Special parking requirements;

E.

Special landscaping requirements;

F.

Special limitations on signage;

G.

Special limitations on traffic access points to the property; and

H.

Special stormwater management requirements.

4.2

Rezoning required. If the unclassified use is deemed to be incompatible with the existing zoning district intent, the enforcement officer shall recommend the most appropriate district classification and shall require the applicant to seek rezoning of the property in question, before the proposed use can be conducted on the property. In addition, the unclassified use shall be permitted by special exception in the district to which the property was rezoned, upon approval of and subject to the conditions set by the board of adjustment.

4.3

Amendment of permitted uses. Following the final action on the unclassified use, as subparagraphs A or B of this section may require, the planning commission may initiate an amendment to this ordinance to add the newly permitted use to the list of permitted uses in the appropriate zoning district(s).

5.1

District intent. The purpose of this district shall be to provide opportunities for commercial agriculture, forestry, and other land-intensive, natural resource-based industries to continue as the city grows and expands. The district also provides for a mix of low intensity residential and commercial uses that contribute to the rural economy and maintain the mix of uses that are characteristic of rural areas and newly developing suburban neighborhoods. Low intensity development patterns are preferred in this district due to the limited infrastructure available to support intensive development and the need to conserve productive soils from excessive erosion from storm-water runoff and competition from developed uses.

5.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the AG - Agricultural zoning district.

A.

Single-family dwellings, group homes, and manufactured homes, provided such structures are used for residential purposes and occupy single home lots.

B.

Accessory residential dwelling units in compliance with all requirements specified in Article IV, Section 6 of this ordinance.

C.

Single family group homes, subject to the standards established in Article II, Section 2.44 and Article IV, Section 2 of this ordinance.

D.

Accessory uses and buildings, including accessory signs, subject to the standards established in Article III, Section 4 of this ordinance.

E.

Home occupations, subject to the standards established in Article IV, Section 4 of this ordinance.

F.

Cottage industries, subject to the standards established in Article IV, Section 4 of this ordinance.

G.

Agricultural, dairying, and poultry and livestock raising, provided that the subject lot contains not less than five (5) acres of land, and all buildings used for housing fowl or animals, storing grain or feed, or processing products shall not be located closer than one hundred (100) feet to any property line.

H.

Sale of products and commodities raised on the premises only, provided that any structure used for such sales shall not be closer than thirty (30) feet to the front or side property lines.

I.

Non-commercial agriculture, poultry, horse, and livestock raising as an accessory use to a one family dwelling for the principal benefit of the occupant thereof, provided that the subject lot contains not less than three (3) acres of land, and all related accessory buildings are located in the rear yard and not closer than one hundred (100) feet to any property line.

J.

Non-commercial harvesting of timber, provided that such activities comply with all applicable best management practices promoted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and no clear cutting of land shall occur within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the mean high water mark of West Point Lake.

K.

Riding stables and academies, provided that the subject lot contains not less than five (5) acres of land, and any structure, pen, or corral housing animals (but not including grazing areas) shall not be closer than one hundred (100) feet to any property line.

L.

Public or private schools, including pre-schools, day nurseries, and kindergartens, provided that any play area is enclosed on all sides by a fence to a height of at least four (4) feet.

M.

Publicly-owned and operated community structures and lands, including parks.

N.

Public utilities, structures, and lands.

O.

Public or private fishing clubs, gun clubs, and other similar outdoor recreational activities, provided that all activities shall conducted at least two hundred (200) feet from any property line and the discharge of any firearms shall be directed away from any established residential uses.

P.

Public or private golf course.

Q.

Churches and other similar places of worship.

R.

Cemeteries.

S.

Boat docks and boat houses, as accessory uses to a residential use.

T.

Bed and breakfast inns.

U.

Residential care homes, domiciliary care facilities, or board and care homes.

V.

Greenhouses and nurseries.

W.

Temporary or portable sawmills for the cutting of timber on the surrounding land, provided that machine operations shall not be located closer than two hundred (200) feet from any property line.

X.

Veterinary clinics, commercial kennels, and the raising of other domestic animals for sale, provided that no portion of a building, structure, outdoor run, or pens used to house or exercise such animals shall not be located closer that one hundred (100) feet from any property line.

Y.

Lodges, summer camps, and public or private clubs, including fishing clubs, gun clubs, and other similar outdoor recreational activities, provided that all activities shall be conducted at least two hundred (200) feet from any property line and discharge of any firearms shall be directed away from any established residential uses.

Z.

Off-street parking and loading spaces for vehicles in an operating condition only as an accessory use.

AA.

Principal use signs.

5.3

Special exception uses. The following uses may be permitted in AG District subject to approval by the zoning board of adjustments

A.

Athletic fields or stadiums, race tracks and speedways, and other recreational areas for public use, including golf driving ranges, swimming pools, fish lakes, and similar recreational uses, provided that all activities are located at least two hundred (200) feet from any property line.

All uses not specifically permitted in this district are prohibited.

5.4

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum lot size: 1.0 Acre for all lots. Lots not served by municipal sewer shall contain at least 1.0 acre, plus any additional area deemed necessary by the Chambers County Health Department for proper siting and installation of on-site sewage disposal facilities.

B.

Minimum lot width: One hundred (100) feet.

C.

Minimum front yard setback: Forty (40) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line. An additional setback may be required under the conditions specified in Article III, Section 7 of this ordinance.

D.

Minimum side yard setbacks: Fifteen (15) feet.

E.

Minimum rear yard setback: Forty-five (45) feet.

F.

Maximum structure height: Thirty-five (35) feet or two and one half (2.5) stories for all structures that are not exempt from height requirements, as specified in Article III, Section 3.1 of this ordinance.

G.

Maximum impervious surface area:

1.

For all lots under three (3) acres in size, not more than eight (8) percent of the total lot area.

2.

For all lots between three (3) and five (5) acres in size, not more than seven (7) percent of the total lot area.

3.

For all lots greater than five (5) acres in size, not more than six (6) percent of the total lot area.

5.5

Minimum standards for all dwellings.

A.

Minimum dwelling unit gross floor area: Eight hundred (800) square feet.

B.

Minimum required roof pitch: 3:12

C.

Landscaping: All dwelling sites shall be landscaped in a manner consistent with other adjoining residential home sites in the area or neighborhood. At a minimum, ornamental shrubs shall be applied along the front yard foundation or skirting of each dwelling.

D.

Utility installation: All electrical service meters shall be attached to the exterior wall of the dwelling. No temporary service poles shall be used for permanent residential utility service.

E.

Parking and loading: Off-street parking provided one (1) car space for each dwelling unit. Adequate off-street parking space for all uses to accommodate all vehicles incidental to such uses; one (1) car space per each employee; parking space shall also be provided to adequately accommodate the normal flow of patrons of all services and business. Off-street loading provided adequate space for loading and unloading shall be sufficient in the side and or rear yard.

6.1

District intent. This zoning district is intended to preserve and protect the character of low density, high amenity, single-family residential areas, subdivisions, and neighborhoods. Suburban development in this area should be supported by municipal infrastructure and services. The R-1 district also allows for accessory and institutional uses commonly associated with small-scale residential neighborhoods.

6.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the R-1: Single family residential district.

A.

Single-family dwellings, excluding manufactured homes which shall be prohibited in the R-1: Single family residential district.

B.

Accessory residential dwelling units in single family dwellings only and in compliance with all requirements specified in Article IV, Section 6 of this ordinance.

C.

Single family group homes, subject to the standards established in Article II, Section 2.44 and Article IV, Section 2 of this ordinance.

D.

Accessory uses and buildings, subject to the standards established in Article III, Section 4 of this ordinance.

E.

Home occupations, subject to the standards established in Article IV, Section 4 of this ordinance.

F.

Non-commercial agriculture, horse, and livestock raising as an accessory use to a one family dwelling for the principal benefit of the occupant thereof, provided that the subject lot contains not less than three (3) acres of land, and all related accessory buildings are located in the rear yard and not closer than fifty (50) feet to any property line.

G.

Public or private schools, including pre-schools, day nurseries, and kindergartens, provided that any play area is enclosed on all sides by a fence to a height of at least four feet.

H.

Public parks, playgrounds, community buildings, and similar public service facilities serving residential areas, including accessory structures.

I.

Public utility structures and lands including electrical substations, gas metering stations, sewage pumping stations, and similar structures, provided that there is no outside storage area and a natural or landscaped buffer not less than twenty (20) feet in width is provided for the side and rear yards.

J.

Public or private golf course.

K.

Churches and other similar places of worship.

L.

Cemeteries.

M.

Boat docks and boat houses, as accessory uses to a residential use.

N.

Bed and breakfast inns.

O.

Residential care homes, domiciliary care facilities, or board and care homes, general hospital, convalescent homes.

P.

Riding stables and academies, provided that the subject lot contains not less than three (3) acres of land, and any structure, pen, or corral housing animals (but not including grazing areas) shall not be closer than fifty (50) feet to any property line.

Q.

Principal and private sign use

R.

Fire stations

S.

Country club

T.

Agriculture, not including poultry, dairy kennel, or commercial farm animals

U.

Buildings or structures housing administrative offices or civic, charitable, religious, educational, nonprofit, service or volunteer organizations.

6.3

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum lot size: Fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet for lots served by municipal sewer. Lots not served by municipal sewer shall contain at least 15,000 square feet, plus any additional area deemed necessary by the Chambers County Health Department for proper siting and installation of on-site sewage disposal facilities.

B.

Minimum lot width: Seventy (70) feet.

C.

Minimum front yard setback: Thirty-five (35) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line. An additional setback may be required under the conditions specified in Article III, Section 7 of this ordinance.

D.

Minimum side yard setbacks: Ten (10) feet.

E.

Minimum rear yard setback: Forty (40) feet.

F.

Maximum structure height: Thirty-five (35) feet or two and one half (2.5) stories for all structures that are not exempt from height requirements, as specified in Article III, Section 3.1 of this ordinance.

G.

Maximum impervious surface area: Twenty-five (25) percent.

6.4

Minimum standards for all dwellings.

A.

Minimum dwelling unit gross floor area: One thousand, three hundred (1,300) square feet.

B.

Minimum exterior width of dwelling: Twenty (20) feet.

C.

Minimum required roof pitch: 3:12

D.

Landscaping: All dwelling sites shall be landscaped in a manner consistent with other adjoining residential home sites in the area or neighborhood. At a minimum, ornamental shrubs shall be applied along the front yard foundation or skirting of each dwelling.

E.

Utility installation: All electrical service meters shall be attached to the exterior wall of the dwelling. No temporary service poles shall be used for permanent residential utility service.

F.

Parking: Off-street parking for residential single family provided two (2) vehicle spaces per unit. Off-street parking for public and semi-public structures or uses are as follows: Schools, two (2) vehicle spaces for each classroom in elementary and junior high schools; Ten (10) vehicle spaces for each classroom in high schools; churches, one (1) space for each five (5) seats of main auditorium; other public or semi-public uses as determined in each individual case shall be subject to the board of adjustment ruling.

7.1

District intent. This district is designed for two-family duplex dwellings, as well as single family homes. The district also allows institutional and accessory uses common to residential neighborhoods.

7.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the R-2: Medium density residential zoning district.

A.

All uses permitted in the R-1: Single family residential district permitted by the board of adjustment

B.

Two-family or duplex dwelling units (including two-family group homes).

7.3

Special exception uses. The following uses may be permitted in R-2 District subject to approval by the zoning board of adjustments:

A.

Nursery, pre-kindergarten, or kindergarten, with a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of outside play area per child, exclusive of building, utility, and parking areas.

B.

Auditorium, field houses, and athletic fields

All uses not specifically permitted in this district are prohibited.

7.4

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum lot size: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet for all lots served by municipal sewer. Lots not served by municipal sewer shall contain not less than the minimum required for the specific type of unit, plus any additional area deemed necessary by the Chambers County Health Department for proper siting and installation of on-site sewage disposal facilities.

B.

Minimum lot width: Seventy (70) feet.

C.

Minimum front yard setback: Thirty-five (35) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line. An additional setback may be required under the conditions specified in Article III, Section 7 of this ordinance.

D.

Minimum side yard setbacks: Ten (10) feet.

E.

Minimum rear yard setback: Forty (40) feet.

F.

Maximum structure height: Thirty-five (35) feet or two and one half (2.5) stories for all structures that are not exempt from height requirements, as specified in Article III, Section 3.1 of this ordinance.

G.

Maximum impervious surface area: Twenty-five (25) percent.

H.

Parking: Off-street parking provided one (1) vehicle space per bedroom with a minimum of two (2) spaces per family dwelling, except uses other than duplex two family residential shall be as follows: Schools, two (2) vehicle spaces for each classroom in elementary and junior high schools and ten (10) spaces for each classroom in high schools; churches, one (1) space for each five (5) seats in the main auditorium; hospital, one (1) space for each bed; auditorium, field houses, athletic fields, one (1) space for each four (4) seats for spectators; fraternity, sorority, rooming houses, dormitories, one (1) vehicle space for each two (2) beds; other uses, shall be determined in each individual case by the board of adjustments.

7.5

Minimum standards for all dwellings.

A.

Minimum dwelling unit gross floor area: One Thousand (1,000) square feet for all single family dwellings and nine hundred (900) square feet per unit for two family dwellings.

B.

Minimum exterior width of dwelling: Fourteen (14) feet.

C.

Minimum required roof pitch: 3:12

D.

Landscaping: All dwelling sites shall be landscaped in a manner consistent with other adjoining residential home sites in the area or neighborhood. At a minimum, ornamental shrubs shall be applied along the front yard foundation or skirting of each dwelling.

E.

Utility installation: All electrical service meters shall be attached to the exterior wall of the dwelling. No temporary service poles shall be used for permanent residential utility service.

8.1

District intent. The intent of this district is to provide a broadest range of residential options and land use intensity, with multi-family housing in close proximity to commercial districts and places of employment. The district also allows institutional and accessory uses common to residential neighborhoods.

8.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the R-3: Multi-family residential district.

A.

Single family manufactured homes, as defined in Article II, Section 2, and subject to the minimum standards specified in Article IV, Section 3 of this ordinance.

B.

All uses permitted in the R-1 Single-family residential district and R-2 Duplex two-family residential district and those permitted with board of adjustment approval.

C.

Apartments.

8.3

Special exception uses. The following uses may be permitted in R-3 District subject to approval by the zoning board of adjustments:

A.

Clubs not conducted for profit.

B.

Boarding and rooming houses provided that, in addition to approval of the board of adjustment, written approval is obtained from both the health department and fire department.

All uses not specifically permitted in this district are prohibited.

8.4

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum lot size: Seven thousand-five hundred (7,500) square feet for the first dwelling unit, plus two thousand (2,000) square feet for each additional dwelling unit. Lots not served by municipal sewer shall contain not less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet, plus any additional area deemed necessary by the Chambers County Health Department for proper siting and installation of on-site sewage disposal facilities.

B.

Minimum development site size (for multi-family dwellings): Twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet.

C.

Minimum lot width: Fifty (50) feet. For each additional unit add five (5) feet to the lot width

D.

Maximum density (for multi-family dwellings): Seventeen (17) dwelling units per acre rounded down to the nearest whole unit.

E.

Minimum front yard setback: Twenty-five (25) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line. An additional setback may be required under the conditions specified in Article III, Section 7 of this ordinance.

F.

Minimum side yard setbacks: Eight (8) feet.

G.

Minimum rear yard setback: Thirty (30) feet.

H.

Minimum buffer along adjoining single family zones (for multi-family dwellings): Thirty (30) feet.

I.

Minimum separation distance between all buildings on a single lot: Ten (10) feet.

J.

Maximum percentage of lot covered by impervious surfaces: Thirty-five (35) percent.

K.

Maximum structure height: Thirty-five (35) feet or three (3) stories for all structures that are not exempt from height requirements, as specified in Article III, Section 3.1 of this ordinance.

L.

Parking: Off-street parking provided One (1) space per family dwelling, except use other than residential as required in off-street parking requirements in R-2 district. In addition, one (1) vehicle space for each two (2) beds is required for boarding and rooming houses.

8.5

Minimum standards for all dwellings.

A.

Minimum dwelling unit gross floor area: Eight hundred fifty (850) square feet for all single family dwellings and seven hundred fifty (750) square feet per unit for all other dwelling structures.

B.

Minimum exterior width of dwelling: Fourteen (14) feet.

C.

Minimum required roof pitch: 3:12 for all single family and two-family dwellings. No minimum roof pitch required for multi-family dwellings.

D.

Landscaping: All dwelling sites shall be landscaped in a manner consistent with other adjoining residential home sites in the area or neighborhood. At a minimum, ornamental shrubs shall be applied along the front yard foundation or skirting of each dwelling.

E.

Utility installation: All electrical service meters shall be attached to the exterior wall of the dwelling. No temporary service poles shall be used for permanent residential utility service.

9.1

District intent. The purpose of this district is to provide quality manufactured housing as an affordable, single-family option, where units are placed on rented lots and served by municipal water and sewer.

9.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the MHD: Manufactured home district.

A.

Single family manufactured homes, as defined in Article II, Section 2, and subject to the minimum standards specified in Article IV, Section 3 of this ordinance.

B.

One-family dwelling for the exclusive use of a watchman, caretaker, owner, or manager of a manufactured home park.

C.

Office, maintenance, and storage buildings incidental to a manufactured home park.

D.

Personal service facilities, such as laundromats (including coin operated dry cleaning) and refuse disposal areas, accessory to and intended to serve residents of the manufactured home park only.

E.

Recreational facilities designed and intended for use by residents of the manufactured home park only.

F.

In addition to the manufactured home spaces, off-street parking and loading spaces for vehicles in operating condition only, subject to the standards established in Article IV, Section 5.

G.

Not more than one accessory storage or utility shed of uniform construction for each manufactured home lot or space. Said storage or utility shed shall not contain more than one thousand (1,000) cubic feet of storage space.

H.

Principal use signs and accessory signs.

9.3

Prohibited uses. This area is specifically and solely designed to accommodate the parking of mobile homes and therefore no use which does not meet the description of "mobile home" or "manufactured home" contained in this ordinance shall be permitted.

9.4

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum development site size: Three (3) acres.

B.

Minimum rental lot size: Four-thousand eight hundred (4,800) square feet.

C.

Minimum rental lot width and length: Sixty (60) feet wide and eighty feet (80) in length.

D.

Minimum front yard setback:

1.

Twenty (20) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line of any internal street within the manufactured home park that does not provide through traffic access to more than one external street.

2.

Thirty (30) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line of any external local street or internal street within the manufactured home park that provides through traffic access to more than one external street. An additional setback may be required under the conditions specified in Article III, Section 7 of this ordinance.

3.

For any lot with frontage along a street classified as an arterial or collector in the Comprehensive Plan, all structures shall be set back at least ninety (90) feet from the centerline of the street.

E.

Minimum side yard setback: No principal structure within the park shall be located less than ten (10) feet from any rental lot line.

F.

Minimum frontage for each manufactured home space or lot: Forty (40) feet for any lot or space adjacent to an internal or external street, except that the minimum frontage shall be reduced to Thirty (30) feet for any lot or space adjoining the turn-about at the end of a permanent cul-de-sac. All manufactured homes shall abut a public street, or a driveway of not less than twenty (20) feet in width, having unobstructed access to a public street, alley, or highway.

G.

Minimum separation distance between all buildings:

1.

All residential manufactured homes within the park shall be separated by not less than forty (40) feet between opposing unit sides (which shall be the longest exterior walls of the manufactured home).

2.

Accessory structures for any residential manufactured home within the park shall be sited not less than forty (40) feet from any other structure, nor less than ten (10) feet from any rental lot line.

3.

All other buildings within the park (office, laundry facility, non-manufactured home residence) shall be at located not less than forty (40) feet from any other principal structure.

H.

Minimum buffer along all exterior boundaries of the manufactured home park: Thirty (30) feet along any single family zoning district (R-1 and R-2) boundary and fifteen (15) feet along all other boundaries of the manufactured home park. A landscaped strip within each buffer area of not less than fifteen (15) feet wide shall be provided along the manufactured home park boundary lines that do not abut a public street. This landscaped strip shall be improved to serve as a year-round visual screen, greenbelt, or a planting strip composed of deciduous or evergreen shrubs. Said shrubs shall be not less than four (4) feet tall when planted and shall be maintained in such a manner as not to exceed a height of twelve (12) feet.

I.

Maximum percentage of development site covered by impervious surfaces: Fifty (50) percent.

J.

Maximum structure height: Twenty-five (25) feet or two (2) stories for all structures not exempt from height requirements, as specified in Article III, Section 3.1 of this ordinance.

K.

Minimum required roof pitch: 3:12

L.

Parking: Off-street parking provided one (1) vehicle space other than manufactured home not less than ten (10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet in length, connected by a twelve (12) feet wide driveway to a common driveway or street.

9.5

Site development requirements. In addition to the dimensional requirements listed in Section 9.4 above and the applicable manufactured home standards contained in Article IV, Section 3 of this ordinance, each manufactured home park shall comply with the following requirements.

A.

All proposed lots and buildings in a manufactured home park shall be served by municipal water and sewer. Each manufactured home space shall be provided with a cold water tap at least four (4) inches above the ground or slab and with a trapper sewer connection to the municipal sewer system that is at least four (4) inches in diameter.

B.

The proposed park shall be located on a site graded and improved to insure proper drainage and freedom from standing water.

C.

All driveways and walkways within the park shall be paved and adequately lighted.

D.

Electrical outlets supplying at least 220 volts each shall be provided for each manufactured home space.

E.

All manufactured homes placed in the park shall bear a seal certifying compliance with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Any existing mobile home or manufactured home not bearing such seal shall be deemed a nonconforming structure and shall be subject to the regulations established in Article IV, Section 1 of this ordinance.

F.

All manufactured homes placed in the park shall be properly anchored to the ground in compliance with all applicable state laws, and all tow bars and axles shall be removed and stored in a location on the site where they will not be seen from the street or neighboring homes.

G.

All manufactured homes placed in the park shall be skirted with a weather-resistant material. All skirting shall be adequately vented.

H.

A dedicated area of not less than eight (8) percent of the gross site area of a manufactured home park shall be reserved for common open space. Such common open space shall, at a minimum, be landscaped and appropriately improved to provide an area for healthful recreational use by the intended tenants of the park only. Examples of appropriate recreational area development include, but are not limited to, a playground for parks where young children will live or a paved walking/exercise trail for parks were senior citizens will live. This recreational area shall be designed and located so as to be free of traffic and above ground utility hazards, and should, where physical conditions permit, be located as centrally and conveniently within the park as is possible.

I.

No portion of a manufactured home park site that is located within a 100-year floodplain shall be improved for residential use.

J.

Each manufactured home park shall provide adequate on-site containers for the collection of household garbage generated by the tenants of the park. All garbage containers shall be placed and kept within three- or four-sided enclosures with walls at least four (4) feet high to provide proper screening of the containers. Manufactured home licensee will be responsible to oversee garbage and rubbish placed in approved containers.

K.

All manufactured home parks shall be located on public streets providing safe and convenient access. All manufactured home parks designed to accommodate fifty (50) or more manufactured homes shall provide sidewalks along at least one side of each internal street.

L.

All lots and/or spaces dedicated for manufactured homes within a manufactured home park shall possess frontage on an internal or external street. All internal streets within the park that provide through traffic access to more than one (1) external street shall comply with all applicable street standards for the City of Lanett. All other streets within the park shall, at a minimum, comply with the following requirements:

1.

Minimum dedicated right-of-way width: Thirty-six (36) feet.

2.

Minimum roadway or cartway width: Twenty (20) feet.

3.

Roadway or cartway surface type: All streets shall be paved. All roadway surface improvements shall be constructed in accordance with applicable City standards.

M.

Every park shall be equipped at all times with fire hydrant equipment in good working order, of such type, size, and number and so located within the park as to satisfy applicable regulations of the City. Fire hydrants shall be placed within the manufactured home park so that no mobile home shall be more than one thousand (1000) feet away from said hydrant. No open fires shall be permitted at any place which may endanger life or property. No fires shall be left unattended at any time.

N.

The manufactured homes may be installed within an approved manufactured home park only after at least fifty (50) percent of its lots or space have been completely improved or developed. This section shall in no way be construed to prevent development in stages of manufactured home parks, provided the total development plan is approved by the Lanett Planning Commission and developed in increments of two (2) acres minimum.

O.

No addition of any type other than an awning of aluminum, canvas, or fiberglass shall be added to a manufactured home within an approved manufactured home park. Said awning may be screened in. The awning shall not be greater than nine (9) feet in width and shall not be enclosed with any material other than screen.

P.

The manufactured home shall contain at least one (1) shower or tub, a flush toilet, a lavatory, hot and cold running water and a source of heat for occupants.

Q.

Each manufactured home park and accommodating buildings shall discharge waste into a private disposal system approved by the county health official who may also require soil percolation tests to be performed within the disposal area as a guide to the size, location, and arrangement of the system.

R.

Sewerage disposal shall be provided through a trapped sewer at least four (4) inches diameter, which shall receive the waste from shower, bath tub, flush toilet, lavatory, laundry facilities, and kitchen sink of the manufactured home secured to such space. The trapped sewer in each space shall be connected to the public sewer system or a private disposal system approved by the health official in accordance with applicable regulations.

9.6

Manufactured home park plan. A manufactured home park preliminary site plan shall be submitted to the planning commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of a zoning permit by the enforcement officer. The plan shall be drawn to scale and shall contain or include the following information. Such plan shall be reviewed and approved by the planning commission only at a regular public meeting, but no specific public hearing shall be required for review and approval of the site plan only.

A.

A legend containing a site location map; the proposed name of the manufactured home park; the names of the developer, owner, and plan preparer, a north arrow; a scale; and an explanation of all symbols used on the plan.

B.

The location of all rights-of-way, streets, utility lines, hydrants, garbage containers, and other infrastructure improvements.

C.

The boundaries and dimensions of all rental lots in the park.

D.

The boundaries of all buffers and common open spaces, including all proposed recreational improvements.

E.

Proposed drainage and stormwater management improvements, as required in Article III, Section 12 of this ordinance.

F.

The boundaries of all floodplains on the site.

G.

The location of any proposed office, showroom, or personal service facilities in the park.

10.1

District intent. This district is designed for small scale, low impact commercial businesses, offices, and service operations which primarily serve residents in a small neighborhood setting.

10.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the B-1: Local business zoning district.

A.

Retail establishments customarily serving residential neighborhoods, such as: pharmacies or drug stores, grocery markets, clothing and apparel stores, gift shops, jewelry stores, greeting card shops, book stores, music stores, consignment shops, news stands, toy stores, fish and tackle shops, sporting goods stores, craft and hobby shops, florist shops, video stores, furniture stores, hardware stores, and other similar establishments.

B.

Personal or professional service establishments, and businesses repairing and servicing small equipment, such as: barber shops and salons, photocopiers or print shops, coin-operated laundromats, tailors, shoe repair shops, electronic or small appliance repair shops, photography studios, camera shops, health and fitness clubs, newspaper offices, radio station studios, television station studios, jewelry and watch repair shops, and other similar establishments.

C.

Professional offices such as: banks (which do not offer drive-through services), doctors offices, dentist offices, accounting and tax preparation services, real estate offices, attorneys offices, investment offices, consulting offices, and other similar establishments.

D.

Family entertainment and cultural uses such as: video arcades, dance studios, art studios, martial arts studios, and other similar establishments that cater to children and families (not adults exclusively) and that do not serve or offer alcoholic beverages for sale.

10.3

Permitted uses with exception. The following uses shall be subject to the approval of the zoning board of adjustment:

A.

Filling stations.

B.

Motels, restaurants, not including drive-in restaurants.

C.

Outdoor advertising business.

D.

Public and semi-public institutions and offices, including government offices.

E.

Kennel.

F.

Mortuary.

G.

Garage, provided all work is performed inside the enclosed structure and the outside storage of vehicles is limited to five (5), and no outside storage of parts of vehicles is permitted.

H.

Auto sales for new and used automobiles including accessory uses.

I.

Auto car wash.

10.4

Prohibited uses. The following uses are prohibited in the B-1 District:

A.

Major auto repair.

B.

Junk yards.

C.

Laundry and dry cleaning plants.

D.

Manufacturing.

E.

Truck terminals.

10.5

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Maximum business size: Not more than two thousand, five hundred (2,500) square feet of gross floor area devoted to the business use, including areas used for inventory storage and administrative offices.

B.

Minimum front yard setback: Twenty-five (25) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line. An additional setback may be required under the conditions specified in Article III, Section 7 of this ordinance.

C.

Minimum rear yard setback: Twenty (20) feet.

D.

Minimum side yard: None specified, except when there is a side yard used, it shall not be less than eight (8) feet and except of a lot abutting a residential district, there shall be a side yard of not less than fifteen (15) feet wide.

E.

Maximum percentage of lot covered by impervious surfaces: Forty (40) percent for all lots not fronting on West Point Lake and thirty (30) percent for all lots with frontage along the mean high water mark of West Point Lake.

F.

Maximum structure height: Forty-five (45) feet or three (3) stories.

10.6

Minimum standards for all dwellings.

A.

Minimum required roof pitch: 3:12 for all single family and two-family dwellings. No minimum roof pitch required for multi-family dwellings.

B.

Landscaping: All dwelling sites shall be landscaped in a manner consistent with other adjoining residential home sites in the area or neighborhood. At a minimum, ornamental shrubs shall be applied along the front yard foundation or skirting of each dwelling.

C.

Utility installation: All electrical service meters shall be attached to the exterior wall of the dwelling. No temporary service poles shall be used for permanent residential utility service.

D.

Parking: Off-street parking provided Two-hundred (200) square feet of parking space per each: One-hundred (100) square feet of one-story buildings, or per each 60 square feet for two-or three-story buildings; motels, one (1) vehicle space for each four seats in the main dining room; theaters, one (1) vehicle space per each five (5) seats; other uses, off-street parking shall be provided as required by the board of adjustments. Off-street loading and unloading shall use required rear or side yard.

11.1

District intent. The intent of this zoning district is to provide development opportunities for a mixture of general small, medium, and few large scale business establishments, serving a larger market than the B-1 Local business zoning district, and requiring reasonably larger lots and better highway access. The district is also designed to enhance the architecturally and historically unique character of the downtown retail core.

11.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the B-2: Central business zoning district.

A.

All nonresidential uses permitted in the B-1: Local business zoning district.

B.

Banks and financial institutions that offer drive-through services.

C.

Grocery and convenience stores, and farmers markets.

D.

Hospitals (which may include a commercial cafeteria and/or a commercial pharmacy), medical clinics, doctors and dentists offices, laboratories, sanitariums, and nursing homes.

E.

Hotels, motels, and apartments.

F.

Movie cinemas, auditoriums, and theaters, including drive-in theaters.

G.

Restaurants that offer drive-through services.

H.

The manufacturing of articles sold at retail shall be permitted as an accessory use to the retail business, provided that such manufacturing activities occupy less than thirty (30) percent of the gross floor area and employs no more than four operators. All sales, storage, service or incidental manufacturing activities shall be conducted within a fully enclosed building on the property.

I.

Veterinary establishments and kennels, provided that all animals are kept within suitable designed, soundproofed, and air conditioned buildings.

J.

Athletic fields or stadiums, race tracks and speedways, and other recreational areas for public use, including golf driving ranges, bowling alleys, swimming pools, fish lakes, and similar recreational uses, provided that the parcel contains at least ten (10) acres of land, that all outdoor lighting provided for night use shall be properly directed and shielded as needed to prevent excessive glare on adjoining properties, and all activities are located at least one hundred (100) feet from any property line.

K.

Truck terminals and other transportation distribution centers.

L.

Commercial and public entertainment and recreation facilities, including parks, playgrounds, play fields, roller skating rinks, miniature golf courses, amusement parks, fairgrounds, and other similar facilities.

M.

Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks.

N.

Wholesale business and distribution establishments not involving over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of area for storage of ware to be wholesaled or distributed.

O.

Warehouses and mini-warehouses.

P.

Building contractor's office, except outside storage of heavy equipment, and building materials.

Q.

Hardware, including wholesale, furniture and appliances, including repairs

R.

Shopping centers, consisting of three (3) or more independent businesses.

S.

Automobile, truck, farm implement, and mobile home sales and service (not including parts yards and junkyards) provided that when business is located in a shopping center not more than ten (10) vehicles may be displayed outside per agency.

T.

Tire retreading and recapping establishments, provided that no building for such use shall have any openings other than stationary windows, within one hundred (100) feet of a residential district and provided that all storage and processing is located in an enclosed building.

U.

Taylor shops, laundry and dry cleaning services.

V.

Nurseries and greenhouses.

W.

Mortuaries and funeral homes.

X.

Broadcast stations and transmission facilities.

Y.

Theaters and auditoriums.

Z.

Public and semi-public uses and structures including post office and civic centers

11.3

Permitted uses with exception. The following uses shall be subject to the approval of the zoning board of adjustment:

A.

Outdoor advertising business.

B.

Auto parts supply, new or used, however, no outside storage shall be permitted.

C.

Building, electrical, plumbing, and heating supply, provided outside storage shall not exceed twice the area of the total floor area of the main building.

D.

Filling stations.

E.

Mortuaries, crematorium, and ambulance services.

11.4

Prohibited uses. The following uses are prohibited in the B-2 District:

A.

Stockyard.

B.

Junkyard, junk, scrap paper, or rag storage.

C.

Live animal sales.

D.

Coal yard.

E.

Lumber yard.

F.

Mill.

G.

Auto wrecking.

H.

Gasoline, oil, or alcohol storage above ground in excess of five-hundred (500) gallons.

I.

Grist or flour mill.

J.

Trucking terminal.

11.5

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum front yard setback: None specified, although a minimum setback may be required under the conditions specified in Article III, Section 7 of this ordinance. Every effort should be made to site commercial structures as close to the right-of-way line as is possible, while retaining at least a minimal front yard setback to provide adequate space for landscaping, signage, and other similar on-site improvements. Where a sidewalk exists along the front yard, the building storefront shall not be located more than fifty (50) feet away from the right-of-way line. Any buildings that will be constructed on a vacant lot between two pre-existing buildings shall not be located closer to or farther from the right-of-way line than the buildings on the immediate adjoining side lots. Not more than one third (1/3) of all required off-street parking spaces may be located within the front yard of the property.

B.

Minimum side yard setbacks: None required. Where the side yard of a property adjoins a residential zoning district, a side yard buffer along the residential zoning district line shall be provided. Where a building will be constructed to share a common wall with a building on an adjoining lot, a protective fire wall shall be installed within the common wall in compliance with all applicable fire codes.

C.

Minimum rear yard setback: None required. However, where the rear yard of a B-2 property adjoins a residential zoning district, a rear yard buffer along the residential zoning district line shall be provided.

D.

Maximum percentage of lot covered by impervious surfaces: Fifty (50) percent for all lots not fronting on West Point Lake and forty (40) percent for all lots with frontage along the mean high water mark of West Point Lake.

E.

Maximum structure height: None specified.

F.

Curb cut access: Access to each commercial use located on a lot which is at least ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area shall be only at clearly defined and marked entrances and exits no greater than twenty-five (25) feet in width separated by a curb or similar barrier to vehicular movement of at least fifty (50) feet in length; providing that this requirement shall not preclude the construction of special turnout lanes in the center of or along the side of the abutting roadway.

G.

Parking: Off-street parking provided two-hundred (200) square feet of parking space per each one-hundred (100) square feet of one-story buildings, or per each sixty (60) square feet of two-story buildings; theaters, auditoriums, on (1) vehicle space per each five (5) seats; hotels, one (1) vehicle space per each two (2) beds. Other uses off-street parking shall be provided as required by the board of adjustment. On approval of the board, off-street parking may be provided by public parking facilities if it is within three hundred (300) feet of the use.

12.1

District intent. This district is intended to accommodate retail or wholesale business and service opportunities along with civic, historical, and social culture.

12.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the B-3: Highway business zoning district.

A.

All uses permitted in the B-2: Central business zoning district.

B.

Any retail or wholesale business or service and single-family apartments not specifically restricted or prohibited including: loft apartments, restaurants, delicatessen and coffee shops, civic centers, government/ institutions, theaters, professional offices with no limit on floor area, woodworking, crafts, including repairs.

C.

Public and semi-public uses and structures including post offices

D.

Residential, new constructions and renovations are to be compatible with existing historic buildings.

12.3

Permitted uses with exception. The following uses shall be subject to the approval of the zoning board of adjustment:

A.

Outdoor advertising businesses.

B.

Small engine repair and services, however, no outside storage shall be permitted.

C.

Mortuaries, crematorium, and ambulance services.

D.

Dance halls and concert halls.

E.

Nightclubs and lounges.

F.

Auto parts supply, no outside storage shall be permitted.

G.

Filling stations.

H.

Masseur, palmist, and personal services.

12.4

Prohibited uses. The following uses are prohibited in the B-3 District:

A.

Stockyard.

B.

Junkyard, junk, scrap paper, or rag storage.

C.

Live animal storage.

D.

Coal yard.

E.

Lumber yard.

F.

Auto wrecking.

G.

Flour or grist mill.

H.

Trucking terminal.

12.5

Dimensional requirements:

A.

Minimum front yard setback: Consistent with nearest building front. Every effort should be made to site commercial structures as close to the required front yard setback as is possible. Any buildings that will be constructed on a vacant lot between two pre-existing buildings shall not be located farther from the required minimum front yard setback line than the buildings on the immediate adjoining side lots. Not more than one half (1/2) of all required off-street parking spaces may be located within the front yard of the property.

B.

Minimum side yard setbacks: Eight (8) feet, except on a lot abutting residential property side yard shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet. All required side yard setbacks along residential zoning districts shall contain an improved and maintained vegetated buffer to provide an effective year-round visual screen between the commercial use and the neighboring residential areas.

C.

Minimum rear yard setback: Twenty (20) feet. All required side yard setbacks along residential zoning districts shall contain an improved and maintained vegetated buffer to provide an effective year-round visual screen between the commercial use and the neighboring residential areas.

D.

Maximum percentage of lot covered by impervious surfaces: Forty (40) percent for all lots not fronting on West Point Lake and thirty (30) percent for all lots with frontage along the mean high water mark of West Point Lake.

E.

Maximum structure height: Sixty-five (65) feet.

Maximum stories allowed: Five (5) stories.

F.

Exterior lighting: Exterior lighting fixtures shall not extend higher than thirty-five (35) feet as measured from the ground and must be constructed to direct and control the beam within subject parcel/development. All exterior lighting fixtures shall be properly shielded to prevent excessive glare on neighboring properties.

G.

Parking: Off-street parking provided, two-hundred (200) square feet of parking space per each: One-hundred (100) square feet of one-story buildings, or per each sixty (60) square feet of two-story buildings; theaters and auditoriums, one (1) vehicle space per each five (5) seats. Other uses: off-street parking may be provided by public parking facilities if it is within three-hundred (300) feet of the use. Off-street parking is to be added to the rear of the buildings when ever possible.

H.

Utilities: All on-site utility service lines must be underground and metered at a location approved by the planning commission.

13.1

District intent. The light industrial zoning district provides for small-scale industries that manufacture goods and provide services which emit no significant neighborhood nuisance and degradation to the natural environment beyond industry boundaries. The district also will provide opportunities for the development of limited commercial uses that are accessory and complementary to the associated primary industrial use.

13.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the IND-1: Light industrial zoning district.

A.

Any industrial enterprise engaged in a manufacturing, assembly, or processing activity that does not produce discharges that require the issuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) major operating discharge permit and does not emit fumes, odors, or particulate matter into the air that would be discernable beyond the boundaries of the property.

B.

Accessory commercial activities limited to the sale or servicing of products manufactured by the primary industrial use, provided such commercial activities occupy not more than thirty (30) percent of the total floor area of the principal use building. All commercial activities shall be conducted entirely within the principal use building.

C.

Body shops.

D.

Indoor and outdoor gun clubs and shooting ranges, provided that all activities involving the discharge of fire arms shall conducted more than two hundred fifty (250) feet from any property line and directed away from any established residential uses.

E.

Warehousing and storage facilities, including mini-warehouses.

F.

Truck terminals and shipping facilities.

G.

Railroad yards.

H.

Lumber yards and mills.

I.

Fuel or building material storage.

J.

Bottling plants, canneries (except fish and meat products), dairy products manufacturing, ice cream plant and creameries, cold storage plants, ice plants, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

K.

Accessory off-street parking and loading spaces, subject to the standards established in Article IV, Section 5, provided that no equipment or inoperable vehicles are externally parked or stored.

L.

Electrical parts assembly, toy manufacturing, and sign manufacturing

M.

Textile mills, dyeing plants, dry cleaners and laundries

N.

Residence for watchman or custodian

O.

Central mixing plants for cement, mortar, plaster, or paving material

13.3

Permitted uses with exception. The following uses shall be subject to the approval of the zoning board of adjustment:

A.

Any manufacturing or business use not specifically prohibited herein, including metal fabrications.

13.4

Prohibited uses. The following identifies the uses prohibited in the IND-1: Light industrial zoning district.

A.

Slaughter houses and stock yards.

B.

Distribution plants.

C.

Rendering plants.

D.

Forge plants.

E.

Manufacturing of acetylene, acid, alcohol, ammonia, bleaching powder, brick, pottery, tile, concrete blocks, candles, disinfectants, dyestuffs, and fertilizers

F.

Junkyards.

13.5

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum lot size: None required. It is the intent of the ordinance that lots of sufficient size be used for any industrial, service, or business use to provide adequate parking and loading space in addition to the space required for the other normal operations of the enterprise.

B.

Minimum lot width: One Hundred (100) feet.

C.

Minimum front yard setback: None specified, except where existing establishments (other than residential) are set back. Any new structures shall be set back not less than the average of the set backs of the existing establishments within one hundred (100) feet on each side thereof.

D.

Minimum side and rear yard setback: None specified, except a lot adjoining its side lot line with another lot which is a residential district, there shall be a side yard not less than eight (8) feet wide. No requirements for rear yard setback.

E.

Maximum percentage of lot covered by impervious surfaces: Fifty (50) percent.

F.

Maximum structure height: Fifty (50) feet. 4 stories

G.

Parking: Off-street parking provided space necessary to accommodate the vehicles of all workers in the industry of use. Also, provided adequate space necessary to store, overnight, all vehicles incidental to the operation of the industry or use.

14.1

District intent. The intent of the IND-2: Heavy industrial zoning district is to provide opportunities for large scale industrial operations having some significant environmental impact on site and limited effect on nearby neighborhoods. The district will also provide opportunities for the development of limited commercial uses that are accessory and complementary to the associated primary industrial use. Uses prohibited in this district should be determined by the building inspector to cause excessive noise, smoke, gas, vibration, fumes, dust, or objectionable conditions having significant negative impact on a considerable portion of the city.

14.2

Permitted uses. The following identifies the uses permitted in the IND-2: Heavy industrial zoning district.

A.

All uses permitted in the IND-1: Limited industrial zoning district.

B.

Automobile wrecking or junk yards when completely enclosed by a solid fence having a minimum height of six feet, but in no case less than such a height as will screen all operations from view, with no part of the operation locating closer than 100 feet to a residential area and all mechanized equipment used on site maintaining proper noise filtration.

C.

Sanitary landfills when completely enclosed by a solid fence having a minimum height of six feet, but in no case less than such a height as will screen all operations from view, with no part of the operation locating closer than 100 feet to a residential area and all mechanized equipment used on site maintaining proper noise filtration.

D.

Military installations, such as a reserve or national guard centers or armories.

E.

Quarries, borrow pits, sand and gravel operations, gas extraction, and mining when completely enclosed by a solid fence having a minimum height of six feet, but in no case less than such a height as will screen all operations from view, with no part of the operation locating closer than 100 feet to a residential area and all mechanized equipment used on site maintaining proper noise filtration.

F.

Meat or poultry processing and slaughter houses when completely enclosed by a solid fence having a minimum height of six feet, but in no case less than such a height as will screen all operations from view, with no part of the operation locating closer than 100 feet to a residential area and all mechanized equipment used on site maintaining proper noise filtration.

G.

Storage or manufacturing involving flammable or explosive materials or involving potentially hazardous or commonly-recognized offensive conditions.

H.

Open air markets.

I.

Residences for watchman, custodian, manager, or business owner.

14.3

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum lot size: Same as IND-1.

B.

Minimum front yard setback: None specified.

C.

Minimum side and rear yard setback: None specified.

D.

Maximum percentage of lot covered by impervious surfaces: Forty (40) percent for all lots not fronting on West Point Lake and thirty (30) percent for all lots with frontage along the mean high water mark of West Point Lake.

E.

Maximum structure height: Fifty (50) feet. 4 stories.

F.

Parking: Same as for IND-1.

14.4

Regulations for junkyards. The following requirements shall pertain to all junkyards within the City of Lanett:

A.

Fencing. A fence shall be erected on any property line abutting a public street and for a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from any corner of any property line abutting a public street. Such fence shall be approved by the building official. No junk shall remain outside such a fence.

B.

Property line. The property line of a junkyard shall be well-defined and no junk shall be placed within three (3) feet of any property line. The junkyard shall be kept clear of ground cover vegetation over six (6) inches except for ornamental vegetation and trees as approved by the building official.

C.

Motor vehicles. Motor vehicles that are kept at a junkyard for the purpose of selling the vehicles or parts thereof shall be stored on the installed tires or at least eight (8) inches above the ground and kept clean underneath at all times. Such vehicles will be kept separately from other vehicles and scrap. Motor vehicles kept at a junkyard for purposes other than the sale of vehicles or parts therof shall be scrapped stored in an orderly manner.

D.

Unsalable material. All unsalable material shall be destroyed and other material, such as cushions, linings and the like, shall be disposed of promptly. All materials shall be stored in such a way as not to catch or accumulate water or provide harborage for rats. Standing water shall not be permitted at any junkyard.

E.

Parking. Off-street parking will be provided either inside or outside the fence.

F.

Inspection of junkyards. Junkyards will be inspected by the building official a minimum of once per quarter.

15.1

District intent. Within floodplain areas, special land use restrictions are desired to: minimize human exposure to flood hazards, prevent excessive pollution or contamination of surface water resources during floods, provide maximum transmission and absorption of flood waters by restricting the intensity of impervious surfaces and man-made obstructions within floodplains, ensure that structures built within floodplains are properly floodproofed, to minimize private investment losses due to flooding, and ensure the city's continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. The purpose of this "overlay zone" is to impose special development standards and restrictions in areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as subject to special flood hazard to serve the aforementioned objectives. An "overlay zone" imposes special development requirements and restrictions in addition to the provisions of the underlying regular zoning district. When the requirements of this district conflict with the requirements of an underlying regular zoning district or with other applicable ordinances and regulations, the more restrictive requirements shall be followed.

15.2

Boundaries. The boundaries of the flood hazard area zone shall encompass all areas of Lanett lying within a special flood hazard area or 100-year floodplain, as shown on the latest published flood hazard boundary map or flood insurance rate map for the subject property, prepared for the National Flood Insurance Program by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

15.3

Prohibited uses. The following uses shall be prohibited within the FHA: Flood hazard area zone.

A.

On-site septic systems, leach fields, and temporary sewage holding tanks.

B.

Open air storage or holding pits, bunkers, or ponds for the storage of animal manure or wastes.

C.

Sanitary landfills and other solid waste facilities.

D.

Junkyards.

E.

Animal corrals, stockyards, and poultry houses.

F.

Multi-family residential structures.

G.

Nonresidential buildings exceeding twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in gross floor area. However, a nonresidential building containing more than twenty-thousand (20,000) square feet of floor area may be partially located within a floodway fringe area, provided that not more than twenty-thousand square feet of total building floor area is located within said floodway fringe area, no portion of the building encroaches upon or extends into the floodway, and the building has been properly floodproofed in a accordance with all applicable regulations.

H.

Mini-storage facilities.

I.

Group homes, nursing homes, and other congregate care facilities.

J.

Public and private schools or educational buildings.

K.

Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns.

L.

Warehouse facilities used for the storage of hazardous waste or materials.

M.

Residential uses not otherwise prohibited within the FHA: Flood hazard area zone shall not be permitted within a floodway or a floodway fringe area, nor shall any such residential structure encroach upon a floodway or floodway fringe area. No existing residential structure shall be extended, moved, replaced, or rebuilt unless the lowest floor (including basements) of said structure complies with the applicable construction and elevation requirements.

15.4

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Development activities and land uses within the FHA: Flood hazard area zone shall comply with all requirements contained in this zoning ordinance.

B.

Maximum percentage of lot covered by impervious surfaces: Twenty-five (25) percent for nonresidential, nonagricultural, and mixed use developments. Fifteen (15) percent for residential uses. Five (5) percent for agricultural and other open space uses.

16.1

District intent. The purpose of the PUD - Planned unit development district is to encourage the development of innovative and creative land use designs in a mixed use environment. The district is intended to allow the unified planning and development of large tracts of land suitable in location, area, and character for the uses and structure proposed. A mix of uses and housing types is encouraged, provided that the proposed project is consistent with the comprehensive plan and the land uses proposed along the external boundaries of the development site will be compatible in intensity, character, and design with the neighboring uses.

16.2

Permitted uses. Any uses allowed in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and B-1 zoning districts shall be permitted, provided that the uses are laid out and buffered to minimize potential noise, traffic, and aesthetic conflicts and the overall development scheme is consistent with the goals, objectives, and future land use map contained in the Comprehensive Plan. Mobile homes shall not be permitted in the PUD district. Proposed land uses along the boundaries of the development site shall be compatible in intensity, character, and design with the land uses allowed in the immediately adjoining regular zoning district(s). All proposed land uses shall be shown and designated clearly on the master plan of the development.

16.3

Design requirements and considerations. In order to change the regular district designation of a tract of land to PUD - Planned unit development, and subsequently thereby use such as tract of land, the following conditions shall be met:

A.

A master plan of development showing the exact manner in which the whole tact will be improved and used must accompany the request for change of zoning. Said master plan must be approved by the city council after review and recommendation by the planning commission, and must be retained in the file of the city clerk as a part of the city's records.

B.

Before any building or zoning permit for the construction of a planned unit development in any portion of a PUD zoning district can be issued, a subdivision plat or plats, for the whole tract shall have been approved by the planning commission and recorded in accordance with the subdivision regulations, such plat or plats any information shown thereon shall correspond in all respects to the approved master plan of development, and the information recorded along with the subdivision plat to plats shall include the master plan of development. No permit of any type shall be issued for any use, activity, building, or site improvement that is not in accordance with the approved and recorded master plan of development.

C.

The master plan of development for a tract may be amended at any time by the city council, upon the recommendation of the planning commission, provided a notice is given and a public hearing held thereon in the same manner as for the original approval of the change of zoning for the subject tract to a PUD zoning district classification.

D.

Landscaping and open space shall be essential part of the master plan. At least twenty-five (25) percent of the gross area shall be dedicated to open space/recreational uses (such as landscaping, bike paths, walkways [with or without exercise stations], swimming areas, and recreational courts). At least half of the required open space area shall consist of developable land area. Existing trees and natural features shall be preserved wherever possible. Said open spaces shall be integrated into the overall development design (not relegated to a corner of the site) to provide maximum access to the residents and workers of the development. At no point shall an open space area be less than twenty (20) feet in width.

E.

Insofar as possible, vehicular traffic shall be separated from pedestrian traffic. Sidewalks should be provided along all internal streets providing through traffic access and between all residential and nonresidential use areas within the development.

F.

The vehicular traffic generated by the proposed development shall not exceed the capacity of access streets, and shall not disrupt established residential areas.

G.

The capacity of existing or scheduled public utility systems, streets, or schools to serve the potential number of families, businesses, and workers in the proposed development shall be considered during the review and approval process. The City of Lanett may deny a proposed PUD master plan or require phasing of the project as may be needed to avoid public facility capacity shortfalls caused by a premature development project. Each PUD master plan shall include letters from the superintendent of education, the fire chief, the police chief, the street/sanitation superintendent, and the parks and recreation director confirming that they have considered the scale of the proposed development and have determined that it will not exceed the capacity of the specific public facilities and services within their authority to serve the needs of the proposed development and the community at large. Where such finding cannot be made by the aforementioned officials, the letter shall state, to the best of the official's knowledge, the nature of any potential infrastructure or service deficiencies and the prospective date by which the city can address the deficiencies, if specific improvements have been planned or envisioned.

H.

Every effort shall be made to maximize energy efficiency. Energy conservation measures which should be employed include:

1.

orienting buildings to maximize solar access,

2.

utilization of landscape design techniques and species that maximize protection from excess heat in the summer and allow solar exposure in the winter,

3.

minimizing the amount of roads and streets needed to serve the development,

4.

utilizing "green" site design to minimize thermal stress on surface waters from stormwater runoff and to minimize potential storage and release of excess heat from impervious surfaces, and

5.

dedication of areas for community gardens.

I.

Every planned unit development shall include management agreement provisions for the control and maintenance of all areas within the development under common ownership as prescribed in Article IV, Section 10.4 of this ordinance.

J.

Access shall be provided to each separately platted building site by way of a publicity dedicated street plus a driveway or clearway of at least ten (10) feet in width for residential uses, and twelve (12) feet in width for nonresidential uses.

K.

Each planned unit development shall satisfy the off-street parking and loading space requirements for the specific proposed land uses as specified in Article IV, Section 5 of this ordinance.

L.

All electrical service meters shall be attached to the exterior wall of each dwelling. No temporary service poles shall be used for permanent residential utility service.

16.4

Dimensional requirements.

A.

Minimum planned unit development site size: The minimum size of the planned unit development site shall be five (5) acres. Not less than eighty (80) percent of the gross land area of the proposed development site shall consist of developable land area.

B.

Minimum lot size within a planned unit development: No minimum building site is required, provided that the land use for building coverage and off-street parking and loading spaces as required in Article IV, Section 5, does not preclude adequate open spaces for landscaping, and for recreation facilities for the occupants of dwellings. The proposed minimum and average building sites, the resulting average net density (families per acre of residential land use), the total land used for ever purpose (including rights-of-way), the number of off-street parking and loading spaces for each use area, and the total and average land area covered by the building in each use area, shall be calculated and shown on the master plan of development. Specific minimum lot sizes may be imposed by the Chambers County Health Department for proper siting and installation of on-site sewage disposal facilities, where municipal sewer access is not available.

C.

Minimum building setback line:

1.

Thirty (30) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line for all residentialuses; ten (10) feet from the edge of the right-of-way line for all nonresidential uses. An additional setback may be required under the conditions specified in Article III, Section 7 of this ordinance.

2.

Every effort should be made to site nonresidential structures as close to the minimum front yard setback line as is possible, while providing sufficient front yard space for landscaping, signage, and other similar on-site improvements. Where a sidewalk exists or will be provided along the front yard, the nonresidential building storefront shall not be located more than fifty (50) feet away from the right-of-way line. Not more than one quarter (1/4) of all required off-street parking spaces may be located within the front yard of the property.

D.

Minimum yards: No building shall be closer than fifteen (15) feet to any PUD zoning boundary line, providing that no entrance of any building shall be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any such line.

E.

Minimum spacing between buildings: For dwellings, the open space between buildings shall not be less than twenty (20) feet for one story buildings, thirty (30) feet when either building is a two story building, forty (40) feet when either building is a three story building and forty (40) feet plus an additional ten (10) feet for each story over three stories when either building is over three stories in height. The minimum dimension of the yard upon which any entrance or exit of a dwelling faces shall be twenty (20) feet; such space shall not be counted as a yard for any other building.

F.

Maximum structure height: Forty-five (45) feet.

G.

Maximum percentage of site covered by impervious surfaces: Twenty-five (25) percent of gross area of planned unit development site area. Forty (40) percent for any individual nonresidential lot within the planned unit development.