Macon City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 13B
CBD-2—CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT1
Editor's note— Res. of December 9, 2024(1), amended Ch. 13B in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 13B, §§ 13B.01—13B.10, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from: Amend. No. ZA97-08-01, § 4, adopted Aug. 14, 1997; Amend. of Jan. 28, 2002, ZA02-01-03; Amend. of Aug. 13, 2007, ZA07-08-01; and Amend. of Sept. 24, 2012, ZA13-004.
Section 13B.01.- Intent.
The CBD-2 Central Business District is intended to encourage an harmonious tenant mix and an environment which complements both residential and business activities within the CBD-1 Central Business District by protecting gateways into said district and offering compatible uses as well as ancillary services for residents and businesses located therein. This district is also concerned with the protection of significant historic structures, and the preservation of the architectural character and ambiance of the downtown area.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.02. - Required conditions.
Storage of merchandise must be within a completely enclosed building, except that the Commission may grant an exception to this requirement (as a conditional use) where it finds that the enforcement would create an unreasonable hardship.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.03. - Permitted and limited uses.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.04. - Conditional uses.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.05. - Lot and area requirements.
The following lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses:
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.06. - Yard requirements (building setback distance).
There shall be no minimum setback requirements, except as provided below:
[1]
Setbacks may be required to meet design standards,
[2]
A setback of twenty (20) feet shall be required from any property line that abuts a residential district, and
[3]
Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.07. - Building height requirements.
The maximum height for buildings and structures shall be eighty (80) feet except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding eighty (80) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use and a certificate of appropriateness.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.08. - Off-street parking and loading regulations.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.09. - Signs.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))
Section 13B.10. - Certificate of appropriateness required.
No building, structure or landscape, including walls, fences, steps, and paving that can be viewed from the public right-of-way, shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, restored, moved or demolished within a design district, and no sign, fence, wall, or other appurtenant structure shall be erected or displayed on any lot, building, or structure located within said district unless an application for a certificate of appropriateness has been approved by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. A certificate of appropriateness is not required for communications antennas permitted by Sections 23.08.01[4](a) or (b).
(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))