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Macon City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 16

M-1—WHOLESALE AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT1


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Editor's note— Res. of December 9, 2024(1), amended Ch. 16 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 16, §§ 16.01—16.08, pertained to similar subject matter. See Code Comparative Table for full derivative history.


Section 16.01.- Intent.

The M-1 district is intended for wholesale and light industrial uses where resultant noise, odors, pollution, and congestion are minimized. Residential development is prohibited. This district is not suitable for heavy industrial uses.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Section 16.02. - Permitted and limited uses.

Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Section 16.03. - Conditional uses.

Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Section 16.04. - Lot and area requirements.

No development or construction shall be located on a tract containing less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Section 16.05. - Yard requirements (building setback distance).

The following minimum setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures, as measured from:

[1]

Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:

(a)

Front yard .....50 feet

(b)

Rear yard .....50 feet

(c)

Side yard .....50 feet

[2]

Minor street right-of-way lines:

(a)

Front yard .....30 feet

(b)

Rear yard .....30 feet

(c)

Side yard .....30 feet

[3]

Interior lot lines:

(a) Front yard ..... None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet (where applicable)
(b) Rear yard ..... None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet
(c) Side yard ..... None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be ten (10) feet

 

[4]

Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Section 16.06. - Building height requirements.

The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be forty-five (45) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding forty-five (45) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))

Section 16.07. - Off-street parking and loading space 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 16.08. - Signs.

Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.

(Amended by Res. of December 9, 2024(1))