Several of the zoning districts established herein permit certain uses and structures which are allowable therein, provided they meet specified standards, as set forth therein and elsewhere. Where noted, no such use or structure shall be permitted until a special administrative permit has been issued authorizing such use or structure. The procedures for granting such permits shall be as provided for in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2025-06, § 1, 12-15-2025)

Upon application to and favorable decision thereon by the city manager, the uses and structures requiring a special administrative permit (SAP) are to be approved, provided that their establishment promotes the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the city. Requirements for the submittal of an SAP request to the city manager are:

1.

Property boundary survey no more than two years old from date of application.

2.

Site plan in compliance with article XI, section 1102 of the zoning ordinance.

3.

Building elevation illustrating requirements set forth in architectural standards.

4.

Phasing plan, with defined timelines, of the availability and installation of all required utilities for the overall project.

5.

A master site plan showing all required subdivision and recombination of parcels as a part of an overall development project.

6.

Notification to planning staff of any and all variations from the standards established, whether by result of hardship or meeting the goals of the ordinance through equal or superior methods.

(Ord. No. 2025-06, § 1, 12-15-2025)

Within two weeks of submittal, the city manager will establish a meeting with the applicant and present to the applicant any comments relative to the lack of compliance with the standards of the ordinance. If the city manager has no comments and the application is deemed to be in compliance, an SAP will be issued on that date, provided a public hearing has been advertised and held in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-66-4.

The applicant shall make amendments to plans and resubmit as noted. If all changes are in accordance with the comments rendered in the review meeting, the city manager will issue the SAP within ten days of resubmittal.

(Ord. No. 2025-06, § 1, 12-15-2025)

The city manager may grant variation from any of the standards set forth in this ordinance with the exception that there will be no variations granted for uses not listed as permitted. Variations may be granted when in the opinion of the city manager:

1.

The strict adherence to a provision creates a hardship due to extreme topographical or site conditions.

2.

The applicant proposes a solution which meets and exceeds the minimum standards of this ordinance in a manner that in the opinion of the city manager provides a superior environment.

(Ord. No. 2025-06, § 1, 12-15-2025)