Oconee County Unincorporated City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
Organization of
the Code
Sections
- Article 1. - Adoption, purpose and applicability.
- Article 2. - Use of land and structures.
- Article 3. - Restrictions on particular uses.
- Article 4. - Lot and building standards.
- Article 5. - Subdivisions and planned developments.
- Article 6. - Parking and loading requirements.
- Article 7. - Sign regulations.
- Article 8. - Landscaping and buffers.
- Article 9. - Environmental protection.
- Article 10. - Project design and construction standards.
- Article 11. - Erosion control and stormwater management.
- Article 12. - Procedures and permits.
- Article 13. - Appeals.
- Article 14. - Administration and enforcement.
- Article 15. - Interpretation and definitions.
ARTICLE 1
- ADOPTION, PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Sections
- Sec. 101.- Purpose of article 1.
- Sec. 102. - Title and authority. Short title.
- Sec. 102.01. - Authority.
- Sec. 103. - Adoption.
- Sec. 103.01. - Components of the Development Code.
- Sec. 103.02. - Conflict with other regulations.
- Sec. 103.03. - Repeal of conflicting resolutions or ordinances.
- Sec. 103.04. - Severability and validity.
- Sec. 103.05. - Effective date.
- Sec. 104.01. - Purpose of the Development Code.
- Sec. 104.02 - Purpose of the comprehensive plan.
- Sec. 104.03. - Intent in interpretation.
- Sec. 104.04. - Intent relative to private property agreements.
- Sec. 105.01. - Lands to which this Code applies.
- Sec. 105.02. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 106. - Application of the regulations.
- Sec. 106.01. - Use, occupancy and construction.
- Sec. 106.02. - General prohibitions.
- Sec. 106.03. - Division of property.
- Sec. 106.04. - Height and density.
- Sec. 106.05. - Yards and other spaces; service to one building.
- Sec. 106.06. - One principal building or use on a lot.
- Sec. 106.07. - Reduction in lot size.
- Sec. 107. - Nonconformities.
- Sec. 107.01. - Nonconforming development; in general.
- Sec. 107.02. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 107.03. - Nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 107.04. - Nonconforming lots.
- Sec. 107.05. - Nonconforming signs.
ARTICLE 2
- USE OF LAND AND STRUCTURES2
Sections
- Sec. 201.- Purpose of Article 2.
- Sec. 202. - Definitions related to the use of land and structures.
- Sec. 203. - Zoning districts; established.
- Sec. 203.01. - Conversion of previous zoning districts.
- Sec. 204. - Zoning map.
- Sec. 204.01. - Official zoning map adopted.
- Sec. 204.02. - Amendments to the official zoning map.
- Sec. 204.03. - Replacement of official zoning map.
- Sec. 204.04. - Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 204.05. - Special conditions of previous zoning approvals retained.
- Sec. 205. - Zoning districts.
- Sec. 205.01. - AG Agricultural District.
- Sec. 205.02. - AR-3 Agricultural Residential Three Acre District.
- Sec. 205.03. - AR Agricultural Residential District.
- Sec. 205.04. - R-1 Single Family Residential District.
- Sec. 205.05. - R-2 Two Family Residential District.
- Sec. 205.06. - R-3 Multi-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 205.07. - M-H Mobile Home District.
- Sec. 205.08. - OIP Office Institutional Professional District.
- Sec. 205.09. - B-1 General Business District.
- Sec. 205.10. - B-2 Highway Business District.
- Sec. 205.11. - OBP Office-Business Park District.
- Sec. 205.12. - I Industrial District.
- Sec. 206.01. - S-P Scenic Preservation Overlay District.
- Sec. 206.02. - F-P Flood Prone Overlay District.
- Sec. 206.03. - 78/316 Special Overlay District.
- Sec. 206.04. - M-H Mars Hill Overlay District.
- Sec. 207. - Uses allowed in each zoning district.
- Sec. 207.02. - Chart of uses.
- Sec. 207.03. - Allowed principal and accessory uses.
- Sec. 207.04. - Special uses.
- Sec. 207.05. - Restrictions on particular uses.
- Sec. 207.06. - Prohibited uses.
- Sec. 207.07. - Interpretation of uses.
- Sec. 208. - Zoning Guidelines for Future Land Use Map Character Areas.
ARTICLE 3
- RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICULAR USES
Sections
- Sec. 301.- Purpose of Article 3.
- DIVISION I. - RESTRICTIONS THAT APPLY IN GENERAL.
- Sec. 302.01. - Separation required for certain new uses.
- Sec. 302.02. - Separation from certain existing uses.
- Sec. 302.03. - Waiver or reduction of unnecessary separations.
- Sec. 303.01. - Special Use approval required.
- Sec. 303.02. - EPCRA Section 313 businesses.
- Sec. 304. - Standards for single-family and two-family dwellings.
- Sec. 304.01. - Foundation.
- Sec. 304.02. - Landings.
- Sec. 304.03. - Exterior siding.
- Sec. 304.04. - Roofs.
- Sec. 304.05. - Minimum width.
- Sec. 304.06. - Deviations from standards; where allowed.
- Sec. 304.07. - Compliance with codes.
- Sec. 304.08. - Qualified manufactured homes.
- Sec. 305.01. - Recreation amenity.
- Sec. 305.02. - Screening of dumpsters.
- Sec. 305.03. - Building arrangement.
- Sec. 305.04. - Dwelling units per building.
- Sec. 305.05. - Townhouse developments.
- Sec. 306. - Standards for nonresidential uses.
- Sec. 306.01. - Screening of dumpsters.
- Sec. 306.02. - Posting of street address.
- Sec. 306.03. - Building exterior requirements.
- Sec. 306.04. - Exterior lighting requirements.
- Sec. 306.05. - Construction requirements.
- Sec. 307.01. - Purpose
- Sec. 307.02. - Definitions related to adult uses.
- Sec. 307.03. - Use limitations.
- Sec. 307.04. - Certain activities prohibited.
- Sec. 307.05. - Distance requirements for location.
- Sec. 307.06. - Sexually oriented establishment employees.
- Sec. 307.07. - Procedure for suspension or revocation of permit:
- Sec. 307.08. - License required.
- Sec. 307.09. - Unlawful operation declared nuisance.
- Sec. 308.- Airstrips and heliports, private
- Sec. 308.01.- Application requirements.
- Sec. 308.02.- Operational restrictions.
- Sec. 309.- Asphalt plants and concrete plants.
- Sec. 309.01.- Use restrictions.
- Sec. 309.02.- Site requirements.
- Sec. 309.03.- State permits.
- Sec. 310.- Automobile, boat and recreational vehicle sales and service.
- Sec. 311.- Automobile storage yards and wrecker services.
- Sec. 312.- Automotive repair or maintenance.
- Sec. 313.- Bed and breakfast inns.
- Sec. 313.01.- Use restrictions.
- Sec. 313.02.- Site Restrictions.
- Sec. 314.- Boarding, raising and breeding of animals.
- Sec. 315.- Agritourism
- Sec. 316.- Personal Backyard Hen Flocks
- Sec. 317.01.- New cemeteries.
- Sec. 317.02.- Mausoleums.
- Sec. 317.03.- Crematories.
- Sec. 317.04.- Existing cemeteries.
- Sec. 318.01.- Community and neighborhood churches; defined.
- Sec. 318.02.- Restrictions; agricultural or residential zoning districts.
- Sec. 318.03.- Restrictions; all zoning districts.
- Sec. 319.- Clubs and fraternal organizations not operating for profit.
- Sec. 320.01.- Community recreation centers.
- Sec. 320.02.- Neighborhood recreation centers.
- Sec. 321.- Community food banks and housing shelters.
- Sec. 322.- Construction contractor office.
- Sec. 323.- Day care facilities.
- Sec. 323.01.- Group day care facility.
- Sec. 323.02.- Day care center.
- Sec. 324.- Gasoline stations, truck stops and convenience stores with fuel pumps.
- Sec. 324.01.- General requirements.
- Sec. 324.02.- Truck stops.
- Sec. 324.03.- Convenience stores with fuel pumps.
- DIVISION III.- ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
- Sec. 347.01. - Relationship to a principal use.
- Sec. 347.02. - Size limitations.
- Sec. 347.03. - Setback and height restrictions for accessory uses and structures.
- Sec. 348. - Customary accessory uses to a dwelling.
- Sec. 349. - Personal horse stable.
- Sec. 350. - Home occupations.
- Sec. 350.01. - Home occupations; defined.
- Sec. 350.02. - Home office.
- Sec. 350.03. - Home business.
- Sec. 350.04. - Family day care home.
- Sec. 351. - Guest houses and garage apartments.
- Sec. 351.01. - Standards for guest houses.
- Sec. 351.02. - Guest house restrictions.
- Sec. 351.03. - Standards for garage apartments
- Sec. 351.04. - Garage apartment restrictions.
- Sec. 352. - Short Term Rentals
- Sec. 353.01. - Development amenities.
- Sec. 353.02. - Standards for cluster mail box units (CBUs).
- Sec. 354. - Customary accessory uses to a church or other place of worship.
- Sec. 355. - Customary accessory uses to commercial and industrial uses.
- Sec. 356. - Accessory retail uses within an office, hospital, hotel or multi-family building.
- Sec. 357. - Agricultural produce stand.
- Sec. 358. - Farm tenant dwelling.
- Sec. 359. - Helipads, private use.
- Sec. 359.01. - Compliance with FAA guidelines.
- Sec. 359.02. - Takeoff and landing area.
- Sec. 359.03. - Operational restrictions.
- Sec. 360. - Night watchman residence.
- Sec. 360.01. - Need.
- Sec. 360.02. - Development restrictions.
- Sec. 361. - Outdoor display areas.
- Sec. 361.01. - Outdoor display areas; permanent.
- Sec. 361.02. - Temporary sales promotions.
- Sec. 361.03. - Outdoor display areas; restrictions.
- Sec. 362. - Outdoor storage.
- Sec. 362.01. - Outdoor storage in commercial zoning districts.
- Sec. 362.02. - Outdoor storage in the industrial zoning districts.
- DIVISION IV.- PROHIBITED USES.
ARTICLE 4
- LOT AND BUILDING STANDARDS5
Sections
- Sec. 401.- Purpose of article 4.
- Sec. 402. - Definitions related to lot and building standards.
- Sec. 403. - Height and Density.
- Sec. 404.01. - Minimum requirements.
- Sec. 404.02. - Lots containing flood plain.
- Sec. 404.03. - Minimum buildable area.
- Sec. 405. - Nonresidential lot area.
- Sec. 406.01. - Minimum lot size established.
- Sec. 406.02. - Lot size increases.
- Sec. 407.01. - Street frontage required.
- Sec. 408.01. - Minimum lot width established.
- Sec. 408.02. - Lot width increases.
- Sec. 408.03. - Minimum Lot Depth.
- Sec. 409.01. - Setback requirements.
- Sec. 409.02. - Exceptions to front yard requirements.
- Sec. 409.03. - Side yard setback reduction.
- Sec. 410. - Minimum setbacks; accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 410.01. - Accessory buildings.
- Sec. 410.02. - Accessory structures.
- Sec. 411.01. - Minimum floor area within a dwelling unit: principal buildings.
- Sec. 412.01. - Building and structure heights; how measured.
- Sec. 412.02. - Maximum building and structure heights.
ARTICLE 5
- SUBDIVISIONS AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS6
Sections
- Sec. 501.- Purpose of Article 5.
- Sec. 502. - Definitions related to subdivisions.
- Sec. 503.01. - Minor subdivision.
- Sec. 503.02. - Major subdivision.
- Sec. 504.01. - Maximum number of lots.
- Sec. 504.02. - Minimum lot size.
- Sec. 504.03. - Minimum lot width, setbacks.
- Sec. 504.04. - Traditional subdivisions in the Agricultural (AG) Zoning District
- Sec. 505. - Conservation subdivisions.
- Sec. 505.01. - Purpose.
- Sec. 505.02. - Minimum lot sizes and buffer widths, conservation subdivisions.
- Sec. 505.03. - Yield plan.
- Sec. 505.04. - Site analysis map.
- Sec. 505.05. - Preliminary plat; conservation subdivision.
- Sec. 505.06. - Open space standards.
- Sec. 505.07. - Permitted uses of open space.
- Sec. 506.01. - General requirements.
- Sec. 506.02. - Criteria for approval.
- Sec. 506.03. - Development parameters.
- Sec. 506.04. - Maximum number of dwelling units.
- Sec. 506.05. - Minimum lot size.
- Sec. 506.06. - Minimum lot widths.
- Sec. 506.07. - Minimum setbacks.
- Sec. 506.08. - Minimum dwelling unit floor area.
- Sec. 506.09. - Internal orientation required.
- Sec. 506.10. - Minimum separation from adjoining streets.
- Sec. 506.11. - Buffer requirements.
- Sec. 506.12. - Ownership control.
- Sec. 506.13. - Concept plan.
- Sec. 506.14. - Quality development standards.
- Sec. 506.15. - Master Planned Developments Existing Prior to April 2005.
- Sec. 507.01. - Purpose.
- Sec. 507.02. - Criteria for development.
- Sec. 507.03. - Types of planned unit developments.
- Sec. 507.04. - Ownership control.
- Sec. 507.05. - Standards applying to all planned unit developments.
- Sec. 507.06. - Standards applying to planned residential unit developments.
- Sec. 507.07. - Standards applying to planned shopping centers.
- Sec. 507.08. - Standards applying to planned industrial parks.
- Sec. 507.09. - Standards applying to planned institutional developments.
- Sec. 508. - Open space ownership and management.
- Sec. 508.01. - Owner's association; when required.
- Sec. 508.02. - Open space management.
ARTICLE 6
- PARKING AND LOADING7
Sections
- Sec. 601.- Purpose of Article 6.
- Sec. 602. - Definitions related to parking and loading.
- DIVISION I. - OFF-STREET PARKING
- Sec. 603. - Off-street parking; when required.
- Sec. 604.01. - Parking for residents, employees, customers and visitors.
- Sec. 604.02. - Parking for company-owned vehicles not included.
- Sec. 604.03. - Maneuvering lanes not considered parking.
- Sec. 604.04. - Dedication to parking use.
- Sec. 604.05. - Handicap accessible parking spaces.
- Sec. 605. - Shared parking.
- Sec. 605.01. - Shared parking between day and night users.
- Sec. 605.02. - Mixed use developments.
- Sec. 605.03. - Availability of shared spaces.
- Sec. 605.04. - Recordation of shared parking agreement.
- Sec. 606.01. - Location of parking spaces.
- Sec. 606.02. - Off-site parking.
- Sec. 607. - Design requirements for parking lots and driveways.
- Sec. 607.01. - Off-street parking lots for automobiles.
- Sec. 607.02. - Off-street truck parking areas.
- Sec. 607.03. - Parking lot aisles and access driveways.
- Sec. 607.04. - Setback requirements.
- Sec. 607.05. - Lighting of parking areas.
- Sec. 607.06. - Waiver from off-street parking requirements for intermittent, occasional or temporary uses.
- Sec. 608. - Inter-parcel access.
- Sec. 608.01. - Internal access easements required.
- Sec. 608.02. - Access easement provisions.
- Sec. 608.03. - Relief.
- Sec. 609.01. - Surfacing and curbing; permanent lots.
- Sec. 609.02. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 609.03. - Temporary parking lots.
- Sec. 609.04. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 609.05. - Permit required.
- Sec. 609.06. - Time limit.
- DIVISION II. - TRUCK LOADING
- DIVISION III. - TRUCK PARKING AND TRAFFIC PROHIBITIONS
- Sec. 613. - Truck loading on any streets restricted.
- Sec. 614.01. - Prohibition on through trucks.
- Sec. 614.02. - Prohibition on travel in residential subdivisions.
- Sec. 614.03. - Overnight stay.
- Sec. 615.01. - Parking prohibitions for trucks and business vehicles.
- Sec. 615.02. - Parking prohibitions for boats and recreational vehicles.
- Sec. 615.03. - Parking prohibition on streets.
ARTICLE 7
- SIGN REGULATIONS8
Sections
- Sec. 701.01. - Findings, purpose and intent.
- Sec. 701.02. - Regulation of signs.
- Sec. 701.03. - Intent of sign regulations.
- Sec. 702.01. - Land use categories.
- Sec. 702.02. - Definitions of words and phrases.
- Sec. 703.01. - Signs that are regulated.
- Sec. 703.02. - Signs that are exempt from regulation.
- Sec. 704. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 704.01. - Animated and flashing signs.
- Sec. 704.02. - Attached and painted signs.
- Sec. 704.03. - Banners.
- Sec. 704.04. - Dilapidated signs.
- Sec. 704.05. - Display of nudity.
- Sec. 704.06. - Festoons.
- Sec. 704.07. - Inflatable signs.
- Sec. 704.08. - Obscene signs.
- Sec. 704.09. - Obstructions.
- Sec. 704.10. - Portable signs.
- Sec. 704.11. - Private signs placed on public property.
- Sec. 704.12. - Roof signs.
- Sec. 704.13. - Signs imitating public warning or traffic devices.
- Sec. 704.14. - Sound or smoke emitting signs.
- Sec. 704.15. - Signs advertising illegal activity.
- Sec. 704.16. - Pole signs
- Sec. 705.01. - Conformance to Building Codes.
- Sec. 705.02. - Conformance to state law.
- Sec. 705.03. - Sign maintenance.
- Sec. 705.04. - Minimum sign setback.
- Sec. 705.05. - Principal freestanding signs; distance between.
- Sec. 705.06. - Ground clearance under signs.
- Sec. 705.07. - Visibility clearance area.
- Sec. 705.08. - Illuminated signs.
- Sec. 705.09. - Conformance to zoning restrictions.
- Sec. 706.01. - Computation of sign area.
- Sec. 706.02. - Measurement of sign height.
- Sec. 707. - Sign types permitted by land use category.
- Sec. 707.01. - Principal Freestanding Sign—One Use on Property.
- Sec. 707.02. - Principal Freestanding Sign—Planned Center.
- Sec. 707.03. - Project entrance signs.
- Sec. 707.04. - Maximum number of principal freestanding signs.
- Sec. 707.05. - Building signs.
- Sec. 707.06. - PUD Planned Unit Development.
- Sec. 707.07. - Master Planned Developments.
- Sec. 707.08. - Miscellaneous freestanding signs.
- Sec. 707.09. - Outdoor recreational facility.
- Sec. 707.10. - Flags.
- Sec. 707.11. - Automatic changeable copy signs.
- Sec. 707.12. - Vehicular signs.
- Sec. 708. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 708.02. - Temporary event; defined.
- Sec. 708.03. - Duration of temporary signs.
- Sec. 708.04. - Number of temporary signs.
- Sec. 708.05. - Size of temporary signs.
- Sec. 708.06. - Location of temporary signs.
- Sec. 708.07. - Construction and lighting standards of temporary signs.
- Sec. 708.08. - Portable signs, banners, streamers and flags.
- Sec. 708.09. - Weekend signs.
- Sec. 709.01. - Sign approvals; when required.
- Sec. 709.02. - Exemptions from requirement for sign approval.[9]
- Sec. 709.03. - Issuance of sign approval.
- Sec. 710. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 711. - Appeals
ARTICLE 8
- LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERS10
Sections
- Sec. 801.- Purpose of Article 8.
- Sec. 802. - Definitions related to landscaping and buffers.
- DIVISION I. - VEHICLE USE AREA LANDSCAPING
- DIVISION II. - LANDSCAPE STRIPS
- DIVISION III. - LANDSCAPE BUFFERS BETWEEN INCOMPATIBLE LAND USES
- Sec. 806. - Buffers; where required.
- Sec. 807. - A buffer must be provided between any industrial use and any agricultural zoning district or any single-family, two-family or multi-family use or zoning district. Buffers; timing of installation.
- Sec. 808.01. - General.
- Sec. 808.02. - Width of buffer.
- Sec. 808.03. - Minimum required screening.
- Sec. 808.04. - Types of buffers allowed.
- Sec. 809. - Maintenance of buffers.
- Sec. 810. - Waiver or reduction for unnecessary buffers.
- DIVISION IV. - LANDSCAPING PLANS, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
- Sec. 811.01. - Site landscaping plans; when required.
- Sec. 811.02. - Site landscaping plans; criteria.
- Sec. 811.03. - Exemptions from site landscaping plan requirements.
- Sec. 812.01. - Acceptable plant materials.
- Sec. 812.02. - Approval of plant materials.
- Sec. 812.03. - Prohibited Species:
- Sec. 812.04. - [Alternate species.]
- Sec. 813.01. - Installation of plant materials.
- Sec. 813.02. - Maintenance of required plant materials.
ARTICLE 9
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION11
Sections
- Sec. 901.- Purpose of Article 9.
- Sec. 902. - Definitions related to environmental protection.
- DIVISION I. - RIVER AND STREAM CORRIDOR PROTECTION
- Sec. 903. - Protected rivers and streams; defined.
- Sec. 903.01. - Criteria for state protected rivers.
- Sec. 903.02. - Criteria for regulated streams.
- Sec. 904.01. - State protected rivers.
- Sec. 904.02. - Regulated streams and other state waters.
- Sec. 904.03. - Recordation of restrictions.
- Sec. 905. - Stream buffers.
- Sec. 905.01. - Minimum width of stream buffer.
- Sec. 905.02. - Protection of stream buffers; general.
- Sec. 905.03. - Regulatory requirements for stream buffers.
- DIVISION II. - WATERSHED PROTECTION
- Sec. 906. - Watershed protection areas; defined.
- Sec. 907.01. - Water supply watersheds; defined.
- Sec. 907.02. - Conservation corridors in water supply watersheds.
- Sec. 907.03. - Water supply watersheds; restrictions.
- Sec. 907.04. - Water supply watersheds; exemptions.
- Sec. 908.01. - Other watersheds; defined.
- Sec. 908.02. - Conservation corridors in other watersheds.
- DIVISION III. - AQUIFER RECHARGE AREA PROTECTION
- Sec. 909. - Authority.
- Sec. 910.01. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 910.02. - Objectives.
- Sec. 911.01. - Protected aquifer recharge areas; defined.
- Sec. 911.02. - Aquifer recharge area; established.
- Sec. 912. - Determination of pollution susceptibility.
- Sec. 913. - Aquifer protection standards.
- Sec. 914. - Permit and plan review requirements.
- Sec. 915. - Assessment relief.
- DIVISION IV. - WETLANDS PROTECTION
- Sec. 916. - Purpose of wetlands protection.
- Sec. 917. - Wetlands protection; findings of fact.
- Sec. 918. - Wetlands protection; authority.
- Sec. 919.01. - Wetland protection area.
- Sec. 919.02. - Wetland protection area boundaries.
- Sec. 920. - Local development permit requirements.
- Sec. 921.01. - Allowed land uses.
- Sec. 921.02. - Prohibited land uses.
- Sec. 922. - Wetlands certification.
- Sec. 923. - Permits.
- Sec. 924. - Assessment relief.
- DIVISION V. - NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AREAS
- Sec. 925. - Purposes of natural resource conservation.
- Sec. 926.01. - Primary conservation areas.
- Sec. 926.02. - Secondary conservation areas
- Sec. 927. - Allowed uses in natural resource conservation areas.
- Sec. 927.01. - Undisturbed areas.
- Sec. 927.02. - Allowed uses.
- Sec. 927.03. - Non-permitted uses of open space include the following:
- DIVISION VI. - CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASEMENTS
- Sec. 928.01. - Primary conservation areas.
- Sec. 928.02. - Secondary conservation areas.
- Sec. 928.03. - Ownership of land in conservation and natural resources easements.
- Sec. 929.01. - Natural resources easements; creation.
- Sec. 929.02. - Natural resources easements; guidelines.
- Sec. 930.01. - Conservation easements; creation.
- Sec. 930.02. - Conservation easements; guidelines.
ARTICLE 10
- PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 1001.- Purpose of Article 10.
- Sec. 1002.01.- Standard design specifications.
- Sec. 1002.02.- Traffic signs and street striping.
- Sec. 1002.03.- Georgia DOT standard specifications.
- Sec. 1002.04.- AASHTO design standards.
- Sec. 1002.05.- Vehicle trip generation.
- DIVISION I. - PROJECT DESIGN.
- Sec. 1003.01. - Established as minimum standards.
- Sec. 1003.02. - Suitability of the land.
- Sec. 1003.03. - Conformance to the comprehensive plan and other regulations.
- Sec. 1003.04. - Paved road access.
- Sec. 1003.05. - Name of subdivision or development project.
- Sec. 1003.06. - Street names.
- Sec. 1003.07. - Street addresses.
- Sec. 1003.08. - Blocks.
- Sec. 1003.09. - Lots.
- Sec. 1003.10. - Areas reserved for future development.
- Sec. 1003.11. - Plats straddling political boundaries.
- Sec. 1003.12. - Design standards for planned developments.
- Sec. 1004.01. - Streets.
- Sec. 1004.02. - Required improvements in minor subdivisions.
- Sec. 1004.03. - Required improvements in major subdivisions, multi-family, and nonresidential developments.
- Sec. 1004.04. - Continuing maintenance period.
- Sec. 1005.01. - Survey monuments required.
- Sec. 1005.02. - Exterior development boundaries.
- Sec. 1005.03. - Lot and street corners.
- Sec. 1005.04. - Floodplain elevations.
- Sec. 1006. - Easements.
- Sec. 1006.01. - Utility easements.
- Sec. 1006.02. - Pedestrian easements.
- Sec. 1006.03. - Drainage easements.
- Sec. 1006.04. - Conservation and natural resource easements.
- Sec. 1006.05. - Overlapping easements.
- Sec. 1007.01. - Removal and relocation of utility facilities.
- Sec. 1007.02. - Replacement right-of-way for relocated utility.
- Sec. 1007.03. - Payment of expenses of removal and relocation of utility facilities.
- Sec. 1007.04. - Promulgation of regulations by County.
- Sec. 1008. - Streets.
- Sec. 1008.01. - Access.
- Sec. 1008.02. - Relation to present and future street system.
- Sec. 1008.03. - Street classifications.
- Sec. 1008.04. - Design standards for streets.
- Sec. 1008.05. - Street improvements.
- Sec. 1008.06. - Private streets.
- Sec. 1009.01. - Street name signs.
- Sec. 1009.02. - Traffic signs.
- Sec. 1009.03. - Striping requirements.
- Sec. 1009.04. - Decorative signs and posts.
- Sec. 1010. - Street lights.
- Sec. 1011.01. - Definitions related to bridges and dams.
- Sec. 1011.02. - Specifications for private dams on roadways.
- Sec. 1011.03. - Specifications for private bridges on roadways.
- Sec. 1011.04. - Specifications for final plats containing private bridges and dams.
- Sec. 1011.05. - Ownership and maintenance of private bridges and roadways over private dams.
- Sec. 1011.06. - Damages caused by use of private bridges and private dams.
- Sec. 1011.07. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 1012.01. - Driveway permit.
- Sec. 1012.02. - Driveway design standards.
- Sec. 1012.03. - Installation and construction standards for driveways.
- Sec. 1012.04. - Inspection of work.
- Sec. 1012.05. - Responsibility for maintenance.
- Sec. 1012.06. - Driveway access to a State road.
- Sec. 1012.07. - Private access drives.
- Sec. 1012.08. - Access easements.
- Sec. 1012.09. - Development Entrances
- Sec. 1013.01. - Deceleration and turning lanes; where required.
- Sec. 1013.02. - Residential subdivision entrances.
- Sec. 1013.03. - Commercial/industrial subdivision entrances.
- Sec. 1013.04. - Driveways for multi-family and nonresidential development projects.
- Sec. 1013.05. - Deceleration and turn lane construction standards.
- Sec. 1013.06. - Median breaks.
- Sec. 1014.01. - Sidewalks; requirements
- Sec. 1014.02. - Sidewalks; where required.
- Sec. 1015. - Storm drainage.
- Sec. 1016.01. - Utilities required.
- Sec. 1016.02. - Water supply.
- Sec. 1016.03. - Fire hydrants.
- Sec. 1016.04. - Sanitary sewage disposal.
- Sec. 1017.01. - Location of utilities in streets.
- Sec. 1017.02. - Pavement cuts.
- DIVISION II.- PROJECT CONSTRUCTION.
- Sec. 1018.- Overview—project construction.
- Sec. 1018.01. - Responsibility during construction.
- Sec. 1018.02. - Development phase inspections.
- Sec. 1018.03. - As-built data.
- Sec. 1018.04. - Final development inspection.
- Sec. 1019. - Site clearing and grading.
- Sec. 1019.01. - Initiation of clearing and grading activities.
- Sec. 1019.02. - Slopes.
- Sec. 1020.01. - Definitions related to excavating and trenching.
- Sec. 1020.02. - Unauthorized excavating and trenching prohibited.
- Sec. 1020.03. - Adoption of OSHA safety and health regulations.
- Sec. 1020.04. - Excavation and trenching certificate required.
- Sec. 1020.05. - Permit required.
- Sec. 1020.06. - Enforcement of excavating and trenching requirements.
- Sec. 1020.07. - Inspection by Oconee County.
- Sec. 1020.08. - Violations.
- Sec. 1021.01. - Permit for utility installation.
- Sec. 1021.02. - Additional design & construction considerations.
- Sec. 1021.03. - Installation of utilities; general.
- Sec. 1021.04. - Slopes and shoulder improvements
- Sec. 1021.05. - Construction methods; roadways.
- Sec. 1022.01. - Building permit required.
- Sec. 1022.02. - Building site development.
- Sec. 1022.03. - Certificate of occupancy required.
ARTICLE 11
- EROSION CONTROL AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Sections
- Sec. 1101.- Purpose of Article 11.
- Sec. 1102.01.- Stormwater management.
- Sec. 1102.02.- Owner responsibilities.
- DIVISION I. - SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION CONTROL
- Sec. 1103.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 1104. - Definitions related to erosion, sedimentation and pollution control.
- Sec. 1105. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 1106.01. - General Provisions.
- Sec. 1107.01. - General.
- Sec. 1107.02. - Application requirements.
- Sec. 1107.03. - Plan requirements.
- Sec. 1107.04. - Permits.
- Sec. 1108. - Inspection and enforcement.
- Sec. 1109.01. - Failure to obtain a permit for land-disturbing activity.
- Sec. 1109.02. - Stop-work orders.
- Sec. 1109.03. - Bond forfeiture.
- Sec. 1109.04. - Monetary penalties.
- Sec. 1110. - Education and certification.
- DIVISION II.- STORM DRAINAGE & STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
- Sec. 1111.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 1112. - Definitions related to storm drainage and stormwater management.
- Sec. 1113. - Applicability.
- Sec. 1114.01. - Prohibitions.
- Sec. 1114.02. - Industrial or construction activity discharges.
- Sec. 1114.03. - Access and inspection of properties and facilities.
- Sec. 1114.04. - Notification of spills and accidental discharges.
- Sec. 1115.01. - Responsibility for maintenance.
- Sec. 1115.02. - Maintenance requirement.
- Sec. 1115.03. - Easements.
- Sec. 1115.04. - Access and inspection of properties and facilities.
- Sec. 1116.01. - General.
- Sec. 1116.02. - Stormwater application and permit.
- Sec. 1116.03. - Standards for stormwater management.
- Sec. 1116.04. - Stormwater collection and transport system design considerations.
- Sec. 1116.05. - Natural drainage.
- Sec. 1116.06. - Drainage system construction.
- Sec. 1116.07. - Materials and installation.
- Sec. 1116.08. - Field changes.
- Sec. 1116.09. - Endwalls.
- Sec. 1116.10. - Catch basins and storm sewer structures.
- Sec. 1116.11. - Timing of installation.
- Sec. 1116.12. - Maintenance responsibilities.
- Sec. 1116.13. - Stormwater discharge management.
- Sec. 1117.01. - General.
- Sec. 1117.02. - Stormwater application and permit.
- Sec. 1117.03. - Standards for stormwater management.
- Sec. 1117.04. - Storm drainage design considerations.
- Sec. 1117.05. - Natural drainage.
- Sec. 1117.06. - Drainage system construction.
- Sec. 1117.07. - Materials and installation.
- Sec. 1117.08. - Field changes.
- Sec. 1117.09. - Endwalls.
- Sec. 1117.10. - Catch basins and storm sewer structures.
- Sec. 1117.11. - Timing of installation.
- Sec. 1117.12. - Maintenance responsibilities.
- Sec. 1117.13. - Stormwater discharge management.
- Sec. 1118.01. - Violations.
- Sec. 1118.02. - Notice of violation.
- Sec. 1118.03. - Costs of abatement of the violation.
- Sec. 1118.04. - Civil penalties.
- Sec. 1118.05. - Remedies not exclusive.
- DIVISION III.- GRADING AND DRAINING OF INDIVIDUAL BUILDING SITES
- Sec. 1119.- Authority and responsibility.
- Sec. 1120. - Definitions relating to grading and draining of individual building sites.
- Sec. 1121. - Objective.
- Sec. 1122. - Finished grading.
- Sec. 1123. - Walks, steps and driveways.
- Sec. 1124. - Access to buildings and non-dwelling facilities.
- Sec. 1125. - Ground water.
- Sec. 1126. - Drainage and flood hazard exposure.
- Sec. 1127. - Special conditions.
- DIVISION IV.- FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Sec. 1128.01. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 1128.02. - Statement of purpose.
- Sec. 1128.03. - Objectives.
- Sec. 1129. - Definitions related to flood damage prevention.
- Sec. 1130.01. - Official sources of data.
- Sec. 1130.02. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 1131. - Requirement for development permit.
- Sec. 1132.01. - Planning Director; designated as administrator.
- Sec. 1132.02. - Planning Director; duties and responsibilities.
- Sec. 1133.01. - General standards.
- Sec. 1133.02. - Specific standards.
- Sec. 1133.03. - Building standards for streams without established base flood elevation and/or floodways (A zones).
- Sec. 1133.04. - Standards for areas of shallow flooding (AO zones).
- Sec. 1133.05. - Standards for subdivisions.
- Sec. 1133.06. - Standards for critical facilities.
- Sec. 1134. - Variance procedures.
ARTICLE 12
- PROCEDURES AND PERMITS
Sections
- Sec. 1201.- Purpose of Article 12.
- Sec. 1202.- Definitions related to procedures and permits.
- Sec. 1203.- Overview—land development.
- Sec. 1203.01.- County approvals; in general.
- Sec. 1203.02.- Zoning changes (rezoning or Special Use approval).
- Sec. 1203.03.- Major subdivisions.
- Sec. 1203.04.- Minor subdivisions.
- Sec. 1203.05.- Multi-family and nonresidential projects.
- Sec. 1204.01.- Application submission process.
- Sec. 1204.02.- Responsible parties for application processing.
- DIVISION I. - APPROVAL OF A ZONING CHANGE
- Sec. 1205.- Initiation of zoning change.
- Sec. 1206. - Applications for a zoning change.
- Sec. 1206.01. - Zoning change applications; receipt and acceptance.
- Sec. 1206.02. - Application contents.
- Sec. 1206.03. - Disclosure of interest and campaign contributions.
- Sec. 1206.04. - Impact analysis.
- Sec. 1206.05. - Concept plan.
- Sec. 1207.01. - Standards for rezoning consideration.
- Sec. 1207.02. - Standards for special use consideration.
- Sec. 1208. - Taking action on a zoning change.
- Sec. 1208.01. - Planning Department.
- Sec. 1208.02. - Planning Commission.
- Sec. 1208.03. - Board of Commissioners.
- Sec. 1208.04. - Effect.
- Sec. 1208.05. - Time lapse requirements before reapplication.
- Sec. 1209. - Public notice and hearings.
- Sec. 1209.01. - Public notice.
- Sec. 1209.02. - Public hearing procedures.
- Sec. 1209.03. - Attendance required.
- Sec. 1210. - Conditional approval.
- Sec. 1210.02. - Change in conditions of conditional zoning approval.
- Sec. 1211.01. - Withdrawal of a zoning change request.
- Sec. 1211.02. - Tabling or deferral of a zoning change request.
- Sec. 1212. - Reconsideration of zoning change.
- Sec. 1213.01. - Types of approvals covered.
- Sec. 1213.02. - Thresholds for regional review.
- Sec. 1213.03. - Process for DRI review.
- Sec. 1214. - Temporary suspension of permitting during zoning change.
- DIVISION II.- PROJECT APPROVAL
- Sec. 1215.- Minor subdivisions.
- Sec. 1216.01. - Approval required of preliminary plat or site plan.
- Sec. 1216.02. - Preliminary plat or site plan; approval procedure.
- Sec. 1216.03. - Preliminary plat or site plan; general requirements.
- Sec. 1216.04. - Contents of preliminary plat or preliminary site plan submission.
- Sec. 1216.05. - Designer and owner certifications.
- Sec. 1216.06. - Evidence of project approval.
- Sec. 1216.07. - Expiration of Preliminary Plat or Preliminary Site Plan.
- Sec. 1217. - Procedural requirements for PUDs (planned unit developments).
- Sec. 1217.01. - PUD plan; administration.
- Sec. 1217.02. - Site plans and subdivision plats.
- Sec. 1218.01. - Concept plan
- Sec. 1218.02. - Impact analyses.
- Sec. 1218.03. - Site plans and subdivision plats.
- DIVISION III.- DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL
- Sec. 1219.- General requirements.
- Sec. 1220.01. - Responsibility for development actions.
- Sec. 1220.02. - Development activities authorized.
- Sec. 1220.03. - Floodplain management requirements.
- Sec. 1220.04. - Process for approval of development permit.
- Sec. 1220.05. - Issuance of development permit.
- Sec. 1220.06. - Expiration of development permit.
- Sec. 1221.01. - Development construction plans; general requirements.
- Sec. 1221.02. - Erosion and sedimentation control plan.
- Sec. 1221.03. - Grading plan.
- Sec. 1221.04. - Stormwater management plan.
- Sec. 1221.05. - Street improvement plan.
- Sec. 1221.06. - Site landscaping plans.
- Sec. 1221.07. - Public utility plans.
- Sec. 1221.08. - On-site septic system plans.
- Sec. 1221.09. - Lighting Plans.
- DIVISION IV.- OTHER PERMITS
- Sec. 1222.01. - Driveway permit; when required.
- Sec. 1222.02. - Driveway permit; expiration.
- Sec. 1223.01. - Approval requirements.
- Sec. 1223.02. - Aquifer protection site plan requirements.
- Sec. 1223.03. - Activities to comply with site plan.
- Sec. 1223.04. - Exemptions to site plan requirements.
- Sec. 1223.05. - Filing fee.
- Sec. 1223.06. - Review procedures.
- Sec. 1223.07. - Duration of permit validity.
- Sec. 1224.01. - Approval requirements.
- Sec. 1224.02. - Wetlands protection site plan requirements.
- Sec. 1224.03. - Activities to comply with site plan.
- Sec. 1224.04. - Filing fee.
- Sec. 1224.05. - Review procedures.
- Sec. 1224.06. - Duration of permit validity.
- Sec. 1225.01. - Building permit required.
- Sec. 1225.02. - Construction progress.
- Sec. 1225.03. - Procedures to obtain a building permit.
- Sec. 1225.04. - Certificate of occupancy.
- Sec. 1226. - Sign permit.
- Sec. 1227.01. - Moving permit required; number limited.
- Sec. 1227.02. - Moving permit application; inspection.
- Sec. 1227.03. - Bond.
- Sec. 1227.04. - Notices to be given by planning director.
- Sec. 1227.05. - Public safety requirements.
- Sec. 1227.06. - Improvements by owner required; building permit.
- Sec. 1228.01. - License required.
- Sec. 1228.02. - Application process.
- Sec. 1228.03. - Application contents.
- Sec. 1228.04. - Appearance by applicant.
- Sec. 1228.05. - Investigation; standards for granting of license.
- Sec. 1228.06. - Denial of incomplete applications.
- Sec. 1228.07. - Denial, Suspension or Revocation; Hearing.
- Sec. 1228.08. - Automatic license forfeiture for nonuse.
- DIVISION V. - FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS
- Sec. 1229.01. - General.
- Sec. 1229.02. - Application for final plat approval.
- Sec. 1229.03. - Maintenance and performance surety.
- Sec. 1229.04. - Review and approval process.
- Sec. 1229.05. - Revised final plat.
- Sec. 1230. - Contents of final plat.
- Sec. 1231. - Digital submission requirements: as-built data and final plats.
- Sec. 1232.01. - Surveyor and owner certificates.
- Sec. 1232.06. - Dedication of public improvements.
- Sec. 1232.07. - Notice of private driveway and streets.
- Sec. 1232.08. - Notice of agricultural activities in the area.
- Sec. 1232.09. - Procedure when the Design Engineer of Record cannot fulfill Final Subdivision Plat requirements.
- DIVISION VI.- FIELD CHANGES
- DIVISION VII.- SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS
- Sec. 1235.01. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 1235.02. - Appropriate governmental services.
- Sec. 1235.03. - Authority and responsibility.
- Sec. 1235.04. - Duties.
- Sec. 1235.05. - Procedures.
- Sec. 1235.06. - Costs and assessments.
- Sec. 1235.07. - Special provisions relating to street lights.
- Sec. 1235.08. - Miscellaneous.
ARTICLE 13
- APPEALS15
Sections
- Sec. 1301.- Purpose of Article 13.
- Sec. 1302. - Types of appeals.
- Sec. 1303. - Special exception variances.
- Sec. 1303.01. - Appellant.
- Sec. 1303.02. - General limitations on relief.
- Sec. 1303.03. - Standards for special exception variance approval.
- Sec. 1303.04. - Reserved.
- Sec. 1303.05. - Restriction on re-filing a special exception variance if denied.
- Sec. 1303.06. - Limitations on special exception variance approval.
- Sec. 1304. - Hardship variances.
- Sec. 1304.01. - Appellant.
- Sec. 1304.02. - Hardship variances; general.
- Sec. 1304.03. - Standards for hardship variance approval.
- Sec. 1304.04. - Limitations on hardship variance approval.
- Sec. 1304.05. - Restriction on re-filing a hardship variance if denied.
- Sec. 1305.01. - Flood damage prevention variances; general.
- Sec. 1305.02. - Standards for approval.
- Sec. 1305.03. - Limitations on approval.
- Sec. 1305.04. - Requirements if approved.
- Sec. 1305.05. - Restriction on re-filing a flood damage prevention variance if denied.
- Sec. 1306.01. - Appellant.
- Sec. 1306.02. - Initiation of administrative appeal.
- Sec. 1306.03. - Temporary suspension of legal proceedings.
- Sec. 1306.04. - Action by the Board of Commissioners.
- Sec. 1307.01. - Application and initial actions.
- Sec. 1307.02. - Public notice.
- Sec. 1307.03. - Withdrawal.
- Sec. 1307.04. - Attendance requirements.
- Sec. 1307.05. - Board of Commissioners public hearing.
- Sec. 1308.01. - Written decision.
- Sec. 1308.02. - Conditional approval.
- Sec. 1308.03. - Decision final.
- Sec. 1309. - Temporary suspension of permitting.
DIVISION I
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- Sec. 1402.- Administrative roles.
- Sec. 1402.01. - Planning Director.
- Sec. 1402.02. - Public Works Director.
- Sec. 1402.03. - Water Resources Director.
- Sec. 1402.04. - Environmental Services Division.
- Sec. 1402.05. - Planning Commission.
- Sec. 1402.06. - Development Review Committee.
- Sec. 1403. - Required action; time period.
- Sec. 1404. - Schedules and fees.
DIVISION II
TEXT AMENDMENTS
Sections
DIVISION III
ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Sec. 1409.- Permit required.
- Sec. 1410.01. - Enforcement; general.
- Sec. 1410.02. - Enforcement; land development activities.
- Sec. 1410.03. - Enforcement; land use and other provisions.
- Sec. 1410.04. - Enforcement; removal of illegal signs.
- Sec. 1411. - Violation and penalties.
- Sec. 1411.01. - Violations; action.
- Sec. 1411.02. - Citations.
- Sec. 1411.03. - Penalties; land development activities.
- Sec. 1411.04. - Penalties; land use and other provisions.
- Sec. 1412. - Liability.