This document is entitled "The Zoning Ordinance of Spalding County, Georgia." It may also be known by and cited by the short title of "Spalding County Zoning Ordinance."

(Res. of 11-20-25 (1) , § 2, 11-20-25)

The power of a local government to enact an ordinance such as this, which is intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, is provided by the Home Rule provisions of the Constitution and Laws of the State of Georgia.

(Res. of 11-20-25 (1) , § 2, 11-20-25)

This ordinance applies to all land within the unincorporated areas of Spalding County, Georgia.

(Res. of 11-20-25 (1) , § 2, 11-20-25)

A.

The Zoning Ordinance of Spalding County, Georgia seeks to encourage the development of desirable land use patterns within Spalding County in accordance with most currently adopted version of the Spalding County Comprehensive Plan. The promotion of sound land use patterns is intended to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of certain conditions that can threaten the general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Spalding County. This ordinance should serve the following purposes:

1.

Reduce the occurrence of hazardous traffic patterns and general congestion.

2.

Secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers.

3.

Assure that adequate light and air are provided.

4.

Prevent the overcrowding of land and undue concentration of population.

5.

Facilitate the adequate provision of public utilities and facilities.

6.

Promote adequate living conditions and sustained suitability of neighborhoods.

7.

Protect property against blight and depreciation.

B.

Additional benefits to the public interest that can accrue from the development of sound land use patterns are as follows:

1.

Efficient development and use of community utility networks.

2.

Economy in governmental expenditures.

3.

A higher level of convenience, order, prosperity, and aesthetics.

(Res. of 11-20-25 (1) , § 2, 11-20-25)

This ordinance provides for the following:

A.

Defines certain terms used in this ordinance.

B.

Establishes certain land use districts and specifies the boundaries of those districts.

C.

Provides procedures for administering and amending the ordinance.

D.

Regulates the erection, alteration, and use of buildings and structures.

E.

Provides penalties for violation of this ordinance.

F.

Defines the power and duties, as they relate to this ordinance, of the board of commissioners, as well as such administrative officers, bodies, and agencies as the board of commissioners may establish for the efficient exercise of the zoning powers of Spalding County under Georgia Procedures Law (O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 et seq.) as amended from time to time.

G.

Repeals conflicting ordinances.

(Res. of 11-20-25 (1) , § 2, 11-20-25)

A.

Uniform Development Standards Adopted by Reference: The following uniform development standards are referred to frequently in the Spalding County Zoning Ordinance and are adopted by reference as part of this ordinance:

1.

International Building Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

2.

International Fuel Gas Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

3.

International Mechanical Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

4.

International Fire Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia and by the State Fire Marshal's office.

5.

International Plumbing Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

6.

National Electric Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

7.

International Residential Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

8.

International Energy Conservation Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

9.

International Existing Building Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

10.

International Property Maintenance Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

11.

International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, most current edition and amendments, as adopted by the Official Code of Georgia.

12.

Georgia Stormwater Management Manual, Volume 1 and Volume 2, most current edition.

Copies of the above publications are available for public inspection in the office of the Community Development Department and on the Spalding County, Georgia official website.

B.

Uniform development ordinances related to zoning ordinance: The following uniform development ordinances are referred to frequently in this ordinance. Although they are adopted as separate ordinances, they are closely related to the zoning ordinance and are included as appendices to the unified development ordinances of Spalding County. These ordinances are as follows:

1.

Spalding County Subdivision Ordinance. (See Appendix A.)

2.

Ordinance establishing Spalding County Planning and Appeals Commission. (See Appendix B.)

3.

Spalding County Soil and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. (See Appendix C.)

4.

Illicit Discharge and Connection Stormwater Ordinance. (See Appendix D.)

5.

Spalding County Sign Ordinance. (See Appendix E.)

6.

Standards for Off-Street Parking, Service Facilities, and Outdoor Lighting. (See Appendix F.)

7.

Spalding County Ordinance to Establish Standards for Telecommunications Antennas and Towers. (See Appendix G.)

8.

Commercial/Industrial Development Ordinance. (See Appendix H.)

9.

Landscaping and Tree Preservation Ordinance for Multi-Family, Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Developments. (See Appendix I.)

10.

Ordinance to Establish Procedures for the Rezoning of Property to be Annexed into the City of Griffin, Georgia, or Located Adjacent to the City Limits Thereof. (See Appendix J.)

11.

Spalding County Solar Energy Development Ordinance. (See Appendix K.)

12.

Abandoned Cemetery and Burial Ground Protection Ordinance. (See Appendix L.)

13.

Exterior Architectural Standards for New Construction in Spalding County, Georgia. (See Appendix M.)

14.

Historic Property Preservation Ordinance. (See Appendix N.)

Copies of the above ordinances are available for public inspection in the office of the Community Development Department and on the Spalding County, Georgia official website.

(Res. No. A-14-01, §§ 1, 2, 5-5-14; Res. No. A-15-01, § 2, 5-5-15; Res. No. A-16-03, § 1, 12-5-16; Res. No. A-17-06, §§ 1, 2, 12-4-17; Res. No. A-17-07, §§ 1, 2, 3-5-18; Res. No. A-19-08, § 2, 12-16-19; Res. of 11-20-25 (1), § 2, 11-20-25)