It is the intention of this ordinance to provide areas of sufficient size and allowing reasonable flexibility in design and orientation for the establishment of a structure or group of structures which include multiple dwellings designed in a planned unit development of more than one building on a given site. The requirements of the area, height, bulk, and placement regulations, as they are usually applicable to individual buildings and individual lots of record, would in certain cases of large scale development have results affording less protection to the public health, safety and welfare than if a measure of flexibility were permitted. The permitting of these planned unit developments as special and particular land use can, in certain cases, increase the desirability and convenience to the residents or occupants of the planned unit development without causing adverse effects on adjoining properties.

Therefore, the zoning ordinance regulations relative to area, height, bulk and placement may, in the residential planned unit development district, be modified by the planning commission and county commission in the case of a plan for a large scale development which, in the judgment of the planning commission and county commission, provides adequate open space and improvements for circulation, recreation, education, light air and service needs of the tract when fully developed, provided that in no case may the density of the proposed planned unit development exceed 13 dwelling units per acre and provided further that the minimum site size for the residential planned unit development is three acres.

Within the residential planned unit development district the following regulations shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

In all R-PUD districts, no building or land, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, shall be erected or used except for one or more of the following specified uses:

a.

Multiple dwellings, including apartment houses, row or townhouse dwellings.

b.

Community garages serving the principal residential building, containing space for no more than two passenger vehicles for each dwelling unit in the principal building on the lot.

c.

Maintenance and management buildings to serve the multiple dwellings.

d.

Private swimming pools designed and operated only for occupants of the principal multiple dwellings and their personal guests.

e.

Signs when located on the same lot pertaining to the use of the particular building or buildings, provided that they shall not overhang any public right-of-way; shall not be illuminated; shall not exceed 12 square feet in area; shall not project higher than one story or 20 feet above the level of the ground whichever is lower; and shall not indicate any information except the name or address of the building or management thereof.

f.

Community buildings in the nature of clubhouses, libraries, reading rooms, community facilities such as laundry rooms and washrooms and entertainment centers provided that all of the uses listed in this ordinance are designed and operated only for occupants of the multiple dwellings which are the principal buildings and their personal guests.

Manufactured homes, provided that the density of the proposed manufactured home site shall not exceed two dwelling units per acre and provided further that the size of the proposed site for manufactured homes shall not be more than five acres, and meet design standards as approved by the county commission. All manufactured homes will require skirting. Manufactured homes must be compliant with all HUD (Housing and Urban Development) or DCA (Department of Community Affairs) regulations, requirements and certifications.

g.

Accessory buildings and uses as defined in article II of this ordinance.

h.

Off-street/road parking and loading in accordance with article VI.

Only those uses specifically permitted in this ordinance shall be allowed in a R-PUD district.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

Preliminary review is required as an aid to both the developer and to the county. Under this procedure, a developer provides the information which is described below and the county zoning administrator then acts on the information provided. This review is intended to then serve as a guide for the immediate inspection of the planning commission, subject to a thorough study and analysis. Changes and additions which may have to be made before a mutual agreement is reached can be made at such time without excessive engineering costs to the developer.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

An application in writing shall be submitted to the planning commission and county commission by the owner or his/her authorized representative for approval of a preliminary plan of any proposed development anticipated under the residential planned unit development district (R-PUD) provision of this ordinance. Appropriate copies of the plans, at a scale not more than 100 feet to the inch, showing the following, shall be submitted with the application:

a.

The title under which the proposed development is to be recorded and the name of the present owner.

b.

Names of owners of adjacent property.

c.

A topographic map showing the general location of existing property lines, streets, alleys, buildings, easements, swamps, water courses, and other physical site features which relate to the development.

d.

The proposed method of water supply, sewage disposal, and storm drainage.

e.

All proposed uses of the property to be developed shall be indicated on the plan.

f.

Date, north point, and graphic scale.

g.

Road and driveway design/type.

h.

Require 150 feet of road frontage and 22,000 square feet per manufactured home per lot.

i.

Require 150 feet of road frontage for the PUD on a county maintained road.

j.

Sufficient number of copies of the applications

k.

No individual lots may be sold or divided.

l.

A 60-foot right-of-way is required.

m.

All manufactured homes will require skirting. Manufactured homes must be compliant with all HUD (Housing and Urban Development) or DCA (Department of Community Affairs) regulations, requirements, and certifications.

n.

Any development with 25 units or more will require a decel/accel lane on a county maintained road, unless an alternative is approved by the Colquitt County Roads and Bridges Department. It is mandatory that all streets/roads in the development be paved.

The developer shall furnish to the planning commission/county commission a statement indicating the proposed use to which the development will be put, along with a description of the type of residential building and number of units contemplated. Upon receiving approval of the preliminary plan, the developer may proceed to develop the final plan. No building permit shall be issued until approval of the final plan is given by the planning commission and the county commissioners.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

An application in writing shall be submitted to the planning commission by the owner or his authorized representative for approval of the final plan for any proposed development anticipated under the residential planned unit development district of this ordinance. A sufficient number of copies of the final plan, at a scale of not less than 100 feet to the inch, showing the following information shall be submitted with the application:

a.

The title under which the proposed development is to be recorded, the legal description of the land to be developed, the name of the present owner, and the name and address of the technical author of the plan.

b.

Names and owners of adjacent property and general information as to boundaries thereof as well as the existing zoning on such tracts.

c.

A topographic area map showing the location of existing property lines, the adjoining streets/roads, alleys, buildings, drains, easements, swamps, watercourses, and other physical site features which relate to the development.

d.

The proposed method of water supply, sewage disposal and storm drains, and other engineering data required by the planning commission and county commission to clearly indicate the general design of said utility services.

e.

The size and capacity of existing sewer, water, storm drains, and thoroughfares in the area.

f.

The location and dimensions to the nearest foot of lots, building lines, alleys, easements, parks, and other public properties on the property to be developed. All lots in a preliminary plan shall be designated by consecutive numbers beginning with number one.

g.

All proposed uses of the property to be developed shall be indicated on the plan.

h.

Date, north point, and graphic scale.

i.

Proposed development restrictions and/or protective covenants to be imposed upon the property after development.

j.

Bearings and distances of all courses of the exterior boundary of the proposed development and its area in acres to the third decimal place.

k.

The developer shall furnish the planning commission and county commission with a statement indicating the proposed use to which the development will be put, along with a description of the type of residential buildings and number of units contemplated, so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards or congestion of population.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

The requirements of area, height, bulk, and placement regulations, as they are usually applicable to individual buildings in individual lots of record, would in certain cases of large-scale developments have results affording less protection in the public health, safety and welfare than if a measure of flexibility were permitted. The permitting of these planned unit developments can, in certain cases, increase the desirability and convenience to the residents or occupants of the planned unit development without causing adverse effects to adjoining properties. Therefore, the regulations relative to area, height, bulk, and placement may be modified by the planning commission and county commission in the case of a planned unit development if, in the judgment of the planning commission and county commission, such development provides adequate open space and improvements for circulation, recreation, education, light, air, and service needs of the tract when fully developed, provided that in no case may the density of the proposed development exceed that of the R-3 district, and provided further that the minimum site size for the planned unit development is three acres.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

The following uses are hereby specifically prohibited in a R-PUD district:

a.

Manufactured home retail sales.

b.

Manufactured home repair business.

c.

It shall be prohibited use in an open area to park or store:

1.

Wrecked or junked vehicles.

2.

Excavation or construction equipment and vehicles.

3.

Any miscellaneous scrap or rubbish.

4.

Commercial highway tractor-trailers.

d.

In order to clarify the type of permitted uses, the following uses, among others, are specifically prohibited.

1.

Rental offices, as accessory to a multiple dwelling, row or townhouse dwelling, or efficiency unit project.

2.

Tourist home, lodging house, or boarding home.

3.

Motel or hotel.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)