Lawrenceville City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 8
- PUBLIC/OPEN SPACE/INSTITUTIONAL4
STATEMENT OF INTENT
A purpose of this district is to preserve specific areas from private development, as these areas have been identified as undeveloped, unlikely to be developed, or unsuitable for private development. This zone is not considered to be a main district within the zoning ordinance. These areas may either have natural conditions of soil, slope, susceptibility to flooding or erosion, geological condition, vegetation or an interaction between the aforesaid which makes such lands unsuitable for urban development or which are of a public nature which is inappropriate for private development. In order to protect the natural environment and existing character in these sensitive areas, the permissible uses there are limited to public recreation, and institutional use-oriented activities. Yard regulations will be determined by the zoning administrator upon consultation with the planning commission.
This district is also intended to specify the location of public and private facilities of either a recreational, educational or philanthropic nature as well as to reserve areas for location of other public facilities. The zoning administrator and health official shall approve any proposed area requirements for any proposed use.
Cross reference— Businesses, ch. 22.
8-1.- Use by right.
8-1-1. Schools.
8-1-2. Municipal, county, state, federal buildings.
8-1-3. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses.
8-1-4. Recreational facilities.
8-1-5. Cemeteries.
8-1-6. Swimming pools.
8-1-7. Water storage and distribution, detention ponds, dry dams.
8-1-8. Public utilities such as poles, lines, distribution transformers, pipes, meters, and/or other facilities necessary for the provision and maintenance including water and sewage [sewer] facilities.
8-1-9. Bicycle and pedestrian paths and trails.
8-1-10. Accessory buildings as defined; however, garages or other buildings such as carports, porches, and stoops attached to the main structure shall be considered part of the main building. An accessory building may comprise not more than 50 percent of the area of the main structure. An accessory building shall not be greater in height than the main structure. An accessory building shall be located behind and not closer than ten feet to the main structure. An accessory building within 20 feet of a residential property line may not be more than one story in height. An accessory building may be no closer than five feet to any property line of an adjoining property owner.
8-1-11. Public parking facilities.
8-1-12. Churches and church supported facilities.
8-2. - Parking regulations.
Off-street parking shall conform to article 9 of this ordinance.
8-3. - Sign regulations.
8-3-1. The following sign regulations apply to permitted uses in the public/open space/institutional district.
a.
On any lot where the premises are for sale or rent, one real estate sign with a combined surface area not exceeding four square feet in area and not referring to any other premises.
b.
Not more than two identification signs with a combined surface area not exceeding 20 square feet.
c.
Not more than two temporary signs or banners with a combined surface area not exceeding 20 square feet in connection with special events, provided that such signs or banners shall be displayed no longer than the duration of the event plus one week before it begins.
d.
None of the above signs shall be erected within ten feet of any residential property line.
8-3-2. Signs shall be located 15 feet or more from any street right-of-way and this shall be known as the setback line. Signs advertising the sale or rent of the premises are exempted from this setback and may be erected up to the property line.
8-3-3. Signs shall not exceed a height of five feet above ground level.
8-3-4. See section 10-4 for supplemental sign regulations.