A.

Purpose and Intent. The R-1 district is intended to be used for low density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses requiring large amounts of open space.

Development Standards

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Accessory buildings (See section D of this section)

2.

Guest house (See section E of this section)

3.

Home occupation (Type B does require special-use permit)

4.

In-home daycare (See section F of this section)

5.

Livestock and hobby chickens (See section G of this section)

6.

Neighborhood recreation centers or swimming pools

7.

Noncommercial horticulture and agriculture use

8.

Private parks and playgrounds

9.

Single-family dwellings (site built home or manufactured home) containing a minimum of 1,200 square feet of floor area

10.

Yard sales (No more than 4 per year on the property)

C.

Uses allowed with a Special-use permit.

1.

Bed and breakfast

2.

Religious institutions (See section H of this section)

D.

Accessory buildings.

1.

Accessory buildings may be placed on the parcel prior to a primary structure.

E.

Guest house.

1.

No more than one (1) guest house per lot

2.

Floor area shall not exceed 50% of the heated floor space of principal structure

3.

A guest house shall comply with general setbacks of the district.

4.

A guest house shall not be allowed in the front yard.

5.

Requires owner-occupancy of the principal structure on the property

6.

Minimum of five (5) acre lot required

F.

In-home daycare.

1.

No more than ten {10) children at a time may be on the premises

2.

Indoor area shall have fifty (50) square feet of space provided for each child

3.

Outdoor play area must be a minimum of 150 square feet

4.

Outdoor play area must be surrounded with a minimum 4 ft. fence

G.

Livestock and hobby chickens.

1.

No livestock (excluding hobby chickens & rabbits) shall be kept on lots less than three (3) acres.

2.

For each acre, 7 hens & 7 rabbits are allowed. Roosters are not allowed on lots less than (3) acres.

3.

Buildings used for animals shall be no closer than 75 ft. from any property line.

4.

Animals shall be maintained a minimum of 25 ft. from any property line.

H.

Religious institutions.

1.

Minimum of five (5) acre lot required

2.

Minimum of thirty (30) ft. landscape buffer when abutting residential property

I.

Use limitations.

1.

No outdoor storage in the front yard of a property is permitted.

(Amd. Of 5-10-2005(1); Res. No. 2023-82, § 1, 3-7-2023)

l.

Purpose and Intent. The R-2 district is intended to be used for low density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses in a conventional subdivision development consisting of new streets. All subdivisions consisting of new streets must be approved by the Board of Commissioners.

Development Standards

A.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Accessory buildings (See section D of this section)

2.

Home occupation (Type B does require special-use permit)

3.

Neighborhood recreation centers or swimming pools

4.

Private parks and playgrounds

5.

Single-family detached dwellings (site built homes only) containing minimum 1,200 square feet of floor area

6.

Yard sales (No more than 4 per year on the property)

B.

Uses allowed with a Special-use permit.

1.

Golf courses (See section E of this section)

2.

Religious institutions (See section F of this section)

C.

Accessory buildings.

1.

Accessory buildings cannot be placed in the front yard of a property

2.

Accessory buildings cannot be placed on the property prior to the primary structure

D.

Golf courses.

1.

Any building must be located no less than 100 ft. from any property line

2.

All lighting must be directed from any residential zoned property

E.

Religious institutions.

1.

Minimum of five (5) acre lot required

2.

Minimum of thirty (30) ft. landscape buffer when abutting residential property

F.

Use limitations.

2.

No outdoor storage in the front yard of a property is permitted

(Amd. Of 5-10-2005(1); Res. No. 2023-82, § 1, 3-7-2023)

A.

Purpose and Intent.

The RA-8 district is intended to provide suitable areas for attached single-family housing and multifamily housing designed in a manner so as to function as a singular and integrated land use. These districts may also serve as transitional zones between light commercial/office uses and districts reserved for lower density single-family uses.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes.

2.

Fee simple townhomes.

3.

Condominiums.

4.

Apartments.

5.

Private parks and playgrounds.

6.

Public buildings and utilities.

7.

Neighborhood recreation centers or swimming pools, provided:

a)

Lighting shall be established in such a way that no direct light shall cast over any property line nor adversely affect neighboring properties.

b)

Any building or structure established in connection with such use must be set back no less than 75 feet from any property line.

c)

All pools must adhere to the standards of the Standard Swimming Pool Code, as amended.

8.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any legal permitted use.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director. Limited Home Occupations (see standards set forth in Section 712.04).

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

1.

Home Occupations (see standards set forth in Section 712.04).

2.

Group homes (see standards set forth in Section 712.02).

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Not applicable in this district.

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

3.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building.

4.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

5.

The area of the accessory building's footprint may not exceed 50% [of] that of the principal structure.

6.

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than 5 feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7.

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach 5 feet into the required rear or side setback.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

All outside storage associated with nonresidential uses must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a wood fence no less than 6 feet in height. The Director may approve the substitution of plantings for the required fence.

2.

Each dwelling unit may contain a maximum of 4 domesticated animals weighing 3 pounds or more. This standard shall not apply to animals less than 6 months of age. No livestock are permitted.

3.

Minimum parking provided shall be 2 spaces per dwelling unit. Such space shall be provided not more than 150 feet from the dwelling unit.

4.

Garage Sales, provided:

a)

Limited to 3 consecutive days and 1 event every 3 months.

b)

No consignment goods may be offered for sale.

c)

Sales are conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

d)

One sign per property frontage is allowed, maximum 6 square feet in size.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements. When an RA-8 district abuts an "R" district, a 30-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height (finished side to the exterior).

(Amd. Of 5-10-2005(1))

A.

Purpose and Intent. The R-4 district is intended to provide suitable areas for mobile home parks designed in a compatible and complementary manner so as to function as a singular and integrated land use.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Mobile home parks.

2.

Private parks and playgrounds.

3.

Public buildings and utilities.

4.

Neighborhood recreation centers or swimming pools, provided:

a)

Any building or structure established in connection with such use must be set back no less than 75 feet from any property line.

b)

Lighting shall be established in such a way that no direct light shall cast over any property line nor adversely affect neighboring properties.

5.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any legal permitted use.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director.

1.

Limited Home Occupations (see standards set forth in Section 712.04).

2.

Garage Sales, provided:

a)

Limited to 3 consecutive days and 1 event every 3 months.

b)

No consignment goods may be offered for sale.

c)

Sales are conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

d)

One sign per property frontage is allowed, maximum 6 square feet in size.

D.

Special Use Permitted by Planning Commission.

Home Occupations (see standards set forth in Section 712.04).

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Not applicable in this district.

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

When an accessory structure is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

3.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building.

4.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

5.

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than 5 feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

No outside storage is permitted with residential uses, excluding firewood and lawn furnishings.

2.

No unit may have direct access to an arterial or collector street outside the development.

3.

No part of a mobile home park shall be used for nonresidential purposes, except accessory uses that are required for the direct servicing and well-being of the residents and management.

4.

All park ingress and egress roads shall extend for at least 100 feet into the development with no parking and no access to or egress from mobile home lots.

5.

All homes within the development shall be set back not less than 50 feet from the property line of such development, and not less than 200 feet from property zoned for residential purposes.

6.

All structures must be constructed in conformity with all federal and state standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

7.

Each dwelling unit may contain a maximum of 4 domesticated animals weighing 3 pounds or more. This standard shall not apply to animals less than 6 months of age. No livestock are permitted.

8.

Each mobile home shall be located on a lot which meets the following standards:

a)

Each lot shall front on a private street having a pavement width of not less than 20 feet.

b)

Each lot shall not be less than 50 feet wide and 80 feet deep.

c)

A mobile home stand shall be located on each lot for placement of the mobile home and its appurtenant structures including tiedown. The stand shall provide for the retention of the mobile home on the lot in a stable condition. All mobile homes shall use tiedowns and underpins.

d)

Each lot shall have rear, side and front yard setbacks of no less than 10 feet each, but in no case shall the distance between mobile home stands on opposite sides of the street be less than 40 feet.

9.

Garage Sales, provided:

a)

Limited to 3 consecutive days and 1 event every 3 months.

b)

No consignment goods may be offered for sale.

c)

Sales are conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

d)

One sign per property frontage is allowed, maximum 6 square feet in size.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements. When a R-4 district abuts an "R" or "PRD(SF)" district, a 30-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

J.

Mobile Home Park/Manufactured Housing Regulations. Any manufactured house/mobile home placed in a planned manufactured house/mobile home park located in Polk County, Georgia, and regardless of the zoning district applicable to such lot, tract or parcel shall be required to adhere to the following Federal, State and Polk County standards:

1.

All manufactured housing and mobile homes shall have been constructed in accordance with federal manufactured home construction and safety standard which came into effect on June 15, 1976, and shall bear an insignia issued by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

2.

No manufactured houses or mobile homes shall be brought into nor located within Polk County unless:

a)

Such manufactured house or mobile home is ten (10) years old or less (from the date of manufacture);

b)

The manufactured house or mobile home has been issued a placement permit by the Board of Commissioners of Polk County; and

c)

Contains at least 800 square feet of living area.

Once legally located in a Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing Park within the unincorporated areas of Polk County, a Mobile Home/Manufactured Home shall not be relocated except to another legally zoned Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing Park regardless of age provided it meets all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. The Building Inspector shall also inspect the Mobile Home/Manufactured Home for safe and sanitary living conditions.

3.

Before previously owned manufactured house/mobile home is issued a placement permit, it shall be inspected to insure that it has maintained its structural integrity.

4.

No person shall locate, install, or cause to be installed a manufactured house/mobile home in Polk County, Georgia, unless the owner of such manufactured housing/mobile home has been issued a location permit as defined by this ordinance.

5.

No manufactured housing or mobile home shall be used as a storage building under any circumstances, whether inside an approved manufactured housing/mobile home park or on an individual owned lot, regardless of the lot size or area of location.

6.

Manufactured house/mobile homes shall not be used for retail business.

7.

A manufactured house or mobile home shall not be attached or built on to, in any manner, to either an existing site built house, manufactured house, mobile home, motor home or any other structure used for any purpose except for porches, landings, rails, and steps. For any permanent addition, a building permit must be obtained for such additions and the additions must comply with all building, electrical and plumbing codes; other applicable laws and regulations; and all yard and set back requirements set forth in this ordinance.

8.

All doublewide manufactured house/mobile homes shall have shingled roofs. County approved skirting, and the tongues, axles and wheels removed, in addition to all other requirements.

K.

Placement Permits.

1.

REQUIREMENT FOR PERMIT: No manufactured house/mobile home shall be located or relocated in Polk County, Georgia unless the manufactured house or mobile home owner has been issued a placement permit by the Board of Commissioners of Polk County, Georgia.

2.

APPLICATION: A manufactured house/mobile home owner may apply for a placement permit on such form as may be provided by the Board of Commissioners of Polk County, Georgia. The application shall be approved or denied by the Polk County Building Inspector. The decision of the Building Inspector shall be in writing, setting forth the reasons therefor, and shall be given to the applicant, should the application be denied, the applicant may request a hearing before the Planning Commission.

L.

Manufactured Housing/Mobile Homes Located on Individual Lots in Manufactured Housing and Mobile Home Park.

1.

OWNER/OCCUPANT: Manufactured housing/mobile homes may be placed on an individual lot inside of a manufactured house/mobile home park subject to the following conditions and requirements:

a)

The minimum lot width and the minimum lot area shall be determined according to the following schedule:

b)

The lot shall have a minimum set back of 35 feet from any public road right-of-way and 10 feet from each side lot line and 25 feet from the rear lot line.

c)

The manufactured house/mobile home and lot placement shall be [in] compliance with all State and County disposal systems and regulations; fire regulations; and building, electrical, sewerage, gas and health codes, rules and regulations.

d)

The manufactured house/mobile home shall have skirting installed and shall be secured by a minimum of six (6) anchored tie downs, as approved by the Building Inspector unless such manufactured house or mobile home is underpinned and placed on a permanent foundation.

e)

Only one manufactured house/mobile home shall be permitted per lot as defined in Section a) above.

(i)

No manufactured house/mobile home shall be placed on a lot on which is located another dwelling unit of any type. ONLY ONE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE PER LOT, TRACT, OR PARCEL.

(ii)

Subject to the requirements of this section, an owner may apply to the Board of Commissioners for a temporary medical hardship in order to place a manufactured house/mobile home on a lot in which is located another dwelling unit. Such grant of a temporary medical hardship will be for a period of 12 months at which time it will be subject to review by the Board, for renewal or termination.

f)

The owner of the manufactured house/mobile home shall have proof of ownership of both the manufactured house/mobile home and the real estate upon which the manufactured house/mobile home is located or to be located and shall have all location permits and placement permits required by Polk County officials. Any other provision of this Section notwithstanding, owners of doublewide manufactured house/mobile homes shall be allowed to rent such units.

2.

MANUFACTURED HOUSING/MOBILE HOMES TEMPORARILY USED AT CONSTRUCTION SITES: A manufactured or mobile home(s) and industrialized structures may be temporarily placed on construction sites, provided it is only used as an office, storage, or a night watchman's post for security at the construction site. However, the use of such manufactured/mobile home or industrialized structure shall be documented on the project's building permit at the Board of Commissioner's Office, and meet Polk County's building codes.

(Ord. of 10-5-2009; Ord. of 9-1-2015; Amd. Of 5-10-2005(1))

A.

Purpose and Intent. The PRD (SF) district is intended to allow flexible site planning and building arrangements under a unified plan of development so that innovative land planning methods may be utilized which foster natural resource conservation and neighborhood cohesiveness as well as neo-traditional developments. This may permit buildings to be clustered or arranged in an unconventional manner to maximize open space, create a pedestrian scale and other public benefits. In this district smaller lots than might otherwise be permitted under traditional zoning districts may be allowed; however, the purpose is not merely to allow smaller lots or reduce development requirements but to achieve other goals including the protection of sensitive environmental, historic, or aesthetic resources as well as the provision of site amenities such as parks, open space, walking trails, etc. The PRD district is not intended to encourage greater density of development, but rather to encourage ingenuity and resourcefulness in land planning techniques which result in quality residential patterns that conserve and create open space, reduce vehicle trips and provide stable developments which enhance the surrounding area.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Single-family detached dwellings.

2.

Private parks and playgrounds.

3.

Group homes consisting of 6 or fewer individuals (see standards set forth in Section 712.02).

4.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any permitted use.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by Director.

Limited Home Occupations (see standards set forth in Section 712.04).

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

Home Occupations (see standards set forth in Section 712.04).

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Only those uses delineated in the approved general and detailed plans.

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

3.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building.

4.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

5.

The area of the accessory building's footprint may not exceed 50% [of] that of the principal structure.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

All outside storage must be stored in a side or rear yard and screened from all streets and adjacent properties by a wood fence no less than 6 feet in height. The Director may approve the substitution of plantings for the required fence.

2.

Each dwelling unit may contain a maximum of 4 domesticated animals weighing 3 pounds or more. This standard shall not apply to animals less than 6 months of age. No livestock are permitted.

3.

Garage Sales, provided:

a)

Limited to 3 consecutive days and 1 event every 3 months.

b)

No consignment goods may be offered for sale,

c)

Sales are conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.,

d)

One sign per property frontage is allowed, maximum 6 square feet in size.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations. All PRD districts shall meet the following general development standards:

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements.

Not applicable in this district.

J.

Procedure for Establishment of Planned Development District.

1.

GENERAL PLAN FILED. The owner or owners of the entire tract of land proposed to be included in the planned development districts shall file a general plan with a request for a change in zoning with the Planning Commission for consideration and referral to the Board of Commissioners for recommendation. Twenty (20) copies of the general plan shall be submitted. Said plan shall contain such information and representations required or deemed necessary by the Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission and Public Works Director to permit proper review. Such information and representations must include, but is not limited to, the following:

a)

A statement describing why standard zoning districts are insufficient and how the proposed development conforms to those parameters and ideals set forth in the "Intent and Purpose" element of this district.

b)

The general method of development and operation of the proposed general plan.

c)

The boundaries of the tract of land included in the general plan, the computed area and the legal description thereof, the topography and other salient features of the tract by reference to a plat of survey prepared by a licensed land surveyor.

d)

The location and extent of existing and proposed public rights-of-way, easements and water and drainage courses bounding and within the tract included in the general plan by reference to a plan or drawing.

e)

The location and type of existing buildings and structures proposed to be retained or removed by reference to a plan or drawing.

f)

The general location of proposed buildings by reference to a plan or drawing and an indication of the use to be made of each building.

g)

Dwelling unit density as defined in Section 724.02.

h)

Minimum standards for lot development including setbacks, distances between buildings and house sizes.

i)

Architectural, facade or material requirements.

j)

The maximum floor area designated for each use.

k)

The percentage of development maintained as open space and/or recreation areas and impervious surfaces.

l)

Preliminary tree protection plan and screening standards.

m)

Public transportation facilities or provisions (if any).

2.

PLAN REVIEWED. Said plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and a determination made as to whether the proposed plan is consistent with the intent and standards of this district and whether the development of the tract serves the public welfare. Such determination shall be made after an analysis prepared by the Department of Planning and Zoning. Said analysis shall include, but is not limited to, the availability of public access and utilities to the tract, neighboring property uses, and the effect on the efficient delivery of city services. A recommendation relating to the proposed plan shall be transmitted to the Board of Commissioners.

3.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL. The Board of Commissioners, upon receiving the recommendation of the Planning Commission relating to a planned development proposal, shall proceed in accordance with the requirements of law to consider amendment of the zoning map. In the event the Board of Commissioners approves the general plan and changes the zoning by passing the required amendments to the zoning map, the requirements of the plan shall constitute the zoning regulations for the district and the zoning maps shall be amended.

4.

PLAN AMENDMENTS. Pursuant to the same procedures and subject to the same limitations by which plans were approved and amendments to the Official Zoning Map adopted, such plans may be amended in whole or in part. Minor changes in use and intensity of use may not require an amendment to the general plan and may be submitted for approval in conjunction with the development plans during the permitting process.

A.

Purpose and Intent. The CN district is intended to provide suitable areas for limited retail and personal services serving those neighborhoods in the immediate area. Uses located within this district supply those goods and services which require frequent purchasing with a minimum of customer travel. The scope at which properties are developed within the CN district should reflect their relatively small market areas. This zoning district may serve as a step down from more intense commercial uses to residential uses.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Automobile service stations.

a)

All gasoline pumps, tanks and other service facilities shall be set back at least 20 feet from all property lines unless otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal.

b)

Canopies over fuel islands shall not encroach within 15 feet of any property line.

c)

Minor automobile repair shall be allowed in conjunction with such use provided all such activities shall take place within an enclosed building.

d)

No outside storage or engine/body dismantling is allowed.

2.

Banks and financial institutions.

3.

Barber and beauty shops.

4.

Billiards, pool halls and video arcades.

5.

Carwashes.

6.

Coin operated laundries and dry cleaning pickup establishments.

7.

Convenience stores. Such uses may include self-service fuel sales, provided:

a)

All gasoline pumps, tanks and other service facilities shall be set back at least 20 feet from all property lines.

b)

Canopies over fuel islands shall not encroach within 15 feet of any property line.

c)

No automotive repair is allowed.

8.

Copy centers.

9.

Day care centers and nursery schools, provided:

a)

Such use must obtain certification from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

b)

Any outdoor play area shall be enclosed by a fence not less than 4 feet in height and located in the rear yard area of the principal building with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

10.

Eating and drinking establishments, excluding drive-in fast food restaurants. Outdoor dining facilities may encroach into required setbacks only upon approval from the Fire Department, Public Works Department and Planning and Zoning.

11.

Neighborhood retail uses with floor areas under 10,000 square feet. Appropriate uses include:

a)

Book and video stores (nonadult)

b)

Camera shops

c)

Florists

d)

Drugstores

e)

Gift shops

f)

Toy stores

g)

Pet grooming and supply shops

h)

Jewelry stores

i)

Pawn shops

j)

Sporting goods and hobbies

k)

Apparel stores

l)

Beverage shops

m)

Other similar and customary uses

[12, 13.

Reserved.]

14.

Nonautomotive repair services such as cameras, shoes, jewelry and the like.

15.

Parking for vehicles. If such use abuts a single-family residential district, a 5-foot wide landscaped buffer with a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided.

16.

Professional offices with floor areas under 10,000 square feet.

17.

Religious institutions, provided:

a)

Minimum lot size is 5 acres.

b)

All buildings shall be set back 75 feet from any property lines except along right-of-ways, in which case the front setback shall apply.

c)

Accessory schools and cemeteries are permissible provided an additional 3 acres is provided in addition to the 5 acre church requirement.

d)

All parking areas shall meet the following criteria.

1)

Minimum 30-foot landscaped buffer when abutting any residentially zoned property.

2)

Minimum 20-foot landscaped buffer adjacent to all other property lines not under the direct ownership and control of the religious facility. If abutting property is owned by the religious facility and is sold or leased for another use, the buffer requirement may be applied retroactively.

3)

All expansions of existing parking areas must be approved by the Planning Commission.

18.

Shopping centers, neighborhood markets (up to 30,000 square feet in gross floor area).

a)

No outparcels allowed.

b)

All businesses and uses within these centers must be permissible within the district in their own right.

c)

All loading areas shall be located to the rear.

19.

Other uses which are substantially similar in character and impact to those uses enumerated above. Such uses must clearly meet the purpose and intent of this zoning district.

20.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any legal permitted use.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director. Certain temporary uses such as tent or sidewalk sales may be permitted within this district, provided:

1.

Written permission of the property owner is obtained.

2.

Such use does not last longer than 45 days.

3.

These uses are not located within 25 feet of any public right-of-way.

4.

Adequate parking, ingress and egress are provided on site.

5.

A temporary use permit is applied for and approved by the Department of Planning and Zoning.

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

Not applicable in this district.

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Not applicable in this district.

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

Any accessory building in excess of 1,000 square feet of gross space must meet the setback standards for a principal use and shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

3.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

4.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building, nor shall it contain a greater floor area than the principal structure.

5.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

6.

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach 5 feet into the required rear or side setback.

7.

Recycling collection/drop off centers.

a)

No outside storage allowed.

b)

Location of container bins must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Director.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

All outside storage areas must be located in the rear yard and must be screened by a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

2.

No manufacturing processes are permitted.

3.

Building design and materials may be of the developer's choosing; however, structures which utilize metal siding shall be constructed with brick, stone, rock or wood covering any facade of the building facing a roadway.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements.

1.

When a property in this district directly abuts a residential district, a 30-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

2.

Landscaped areas must contain appropriate materials such as grass, hedges, trees, natural vegetation and the like. Landscaping along right-of-ways and within parking lots (as required in Section 712.08) may be counted within this figure, however, no more than 33% of the required landscaping provided may be within stormwater retention facilities.

3.

Stormwater retention facilities are not permitted within required buffers.

A.

Purpose and Intent. The C-1 district is intended to provide suitable areas for the provision of retail and personal services oriented towards those neighborhoods making up the adjacent community. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage the formation of compatible and economically healthy business and service uses which benefit from close proximity to each other.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Ambulance services.

2.

Amusement centers and arcades, including billiards and pool halls.

3.

Animal hospitals, kennels clinics.

a)

All structures shall be located and activities conducted at least 100 feet from any property zoned for residential purposes.

b)

All animals shall be located within an enclosed building and adequate sound and odor control shall be maintained.

4.

Animal grooming shops. All structures shall be located and activities conducted at least 100 feet from any property zoned for residential purposes.

5.

Athletic and health clubs.

6.

Automobile, trailer and boat sales.

a)

Minimum 1 acre lot size.

b)

All vehicles shall be set back at least 10 feet from the street right-of-way line.

c)

When such use abuts residentially zoned properties, a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided for visual screening.

7.

Automotive repair shops (including paint and body).

a)

Such use shall not be permitted within 50 feet of any property used for a school, park, playground or hospital.

b)

All activities shall be carried on entirely within an enclosed building.

c)

Such use shall not be established on a lot which is adjacent to or directly across the street from any single-family residential district.

d)

All outdoor storage must be to the rear of the principal structure and enclosed by an opaque fence no less than 6 feet in height.

8.

Automobile service stations.

a)

All gasoline pumps, tanks and other service facilities shall be set back at least 20 feet from all property lines.

b)

Canopies over fuel islands shall not encroach within 15 feet of any property line.

c)

Minor automobile repair shall be allowed in conjunction with such use provided all such activities shall take place within an enclosed building.

d)

No outside storage or engine/body dismantling is allowed.

9.

Convenience stores. Such uses may include self-service fuel sales, provided:

a)

All gasoline pumps, tanks and other service facilities shall be set back at least 20 feet from all property lines.

b)

Canopies over fuel islands shall not encroach within 15 feet of any property line.

c)

No automotive repair is allowed.

10.

Banks and financial institutions.

11.

Barber and beauty shops.

12.

Carwashes.

13.

Car maintenance facilities such as brake repair, installation of tires, tune-up shops, oil change services, emission stations and the like.

a)

All activities shall take place within an enclosed building.

b)

No outside storage or engine/body dismantling is allowed.

[14.

Reserved.]

15.

Clinics and health centers.

16.

Clubs and lodges, including assembly halls and conference centers. Such use may include office space where incidental to the principal use.

17.

Coin operated laundries and dry cleaning pickup establishments.

18.

Coliseum, stadium. Minimum lot size of 5 acres.

19.

Commercial landscapers. Outdoor storage shall be at least 25 feet from the street right-of-way. Such use shall be at least 100 feet from any property zoned single-family residential.

20.

Copy centers.

21.

Cultural facilities. Art galleries, museums, theaters, libraries, and other uses similar in character to those listed.

22.

Day care centers and nursery schools, provided:

a)

Such use must obtain certification from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

b)

Any outdoor play area shall be enclosed by a fence not less than 4 feet in height and located in the rear yard area of the principal building with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

23.

Dry cleaning utilizing petrochemicals.

a)

Such use shall not be established within 100 feet of any property used or zoned for residential purposes.

b)

No such plant may not serve more than 5 dry-cleaning pickup establishments other than itself.

24.

Eating and drinking establishments, including drive-in fast food restaurants. Outdoor dining facilities may encroach into required setbacks only upon approval from the Fire Department, Public Works Department and Planning and Zoning.

25.

Extended stay facilities (see standards set forth in Section 712.03).

26.

Exterminating facilities.

27.

Farm and garden supply stores, including nurseries and greenhouses. Outdoor storage shall be at least 25 feet from the street right-of-way.

28.

Funeral homes. All structures shall be located and activities conducted at least 100 feet from any property zoned for residential purposes.

29.

Golf courses, club houses and golf/baseball driving ranges.

a)

The facility shall be enclosed by a wall or fence and buffer area of 10 feet in depth to screen adjacent property.

b)

Central loudspeakers are prohibited.

c)

Any building or structure established in connection with such use shall be set back not less than 100 feet from rear and side property lines.

30.

Grocery and food stores.

31.

Helicopter landing areas. Minimum 1 acre. Must be enclosed by a fence no less than 8 feet in height.

32.

Hospitals.

33.

Hotels and motels.

a)

Such use shall not be established within 300 feet of any property zoned for residential use.

b)

Maximum density of 100 guest units per acre.

34.

Lumber, hardware, paint, glass and wallpaper stores. Outdoor storage shall be at least 50 feet from the street right-of-way line and be screened with a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

35.

Medical and dental laboratories, provided chemicals are not manufactured on site.

36.

Mini warehouses and self-storage facilities.

37.

Movie theaters.

38.

Nonautomotive repair service centers. No outside storage is permitted.

39.

Parking lots and garages. Up to 75% of the gross floor area of the ground floor level may be devoted toward commercial use oriented towards pedestrian traffic. If a surface parking lot abuts a single-family residential district, a 5-foot wide landscaped buffer with a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided.

40.

Pharmacies and drugstores.

41.

Plumbing and heating equipment dealers. Outdoor storage shall be at least 50 feet from the street right-of-way. Such use shall be at least 100 feet from any property zoned for residential purposes.

42.

Printing services.

43.

Professional and general business offices. No outside storage is permitted.

44.

Radio, recording and television studios.

45.

Religious institutions, provided:

a)

Minimum lot size is 5 acres.

b)

All buildings shall be set back 75 feet from any property lines except along right-of-ways, in which case the front setback shall apply.

c)

Accessory schools and cemeteries are permissible provided an additional 3 acres is provided in addition to the 5 acre church requirement.

d)

All parking areas shall meet the following criteria.

1)

Minimum 30-foot landscaped buffer when abutting any residentially zoned property.

2)

Minimum 20-foot landscaped buffer adjacent to all other property lines not under the direct ownership and control of the religious facility. If abutting property is owned by the religious facility and is sold or leased for another use, the buffer requirement may be applied retroactively.

3)

All expansions of existing parking areas must be approved by the Planning Commission.

46.

Retail automobile parts and tire store.

a)

There shall be no dismantling of vehicles on the premises to obtain auto parts.

b)

The only auto part installation that shall be permitted in connection with such use shall be the installation of tires and the installation of minor maintenance or accessory parts.

c)

Major auto repair shall not be permitted in connection with such uses. Minor repair and maintenance may be permitted provided such repair and maintenance shall be incidental to the normal up-keep of an automobile.

47.

Retail trade. Appropriate uses include, but are not limited to:

a)

Book and video stores (nonadult)

b)

Camera shops

c)

Florists

d)

Drugstores

e)

Gift shops

f)

Toy stores

g)

Pet grooming and supply shops

h)

Jewelry stories

i)

Furniture, home furnishings and equipment stores

j)

Pawnshops

k)

Office supplies

l)

Sporting goods and hobbies

m)

Apparel stores

n)

Beverage shops

48.

Shelters for the homeless. Minimum 1 acre lot size.

a)

Such use shall be located at least 750 feet from residentially zoned property.

b)

Such use may not be established within 1,000 feet of any other shelter for the homeless.

c)

All facilities shall comply with the criteria established for residential uses as per Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) as amended.

49.

Shopping centers (up to 200,000 square feet in gross floor area, including outparcels). All businesses and uses within these centers must be permissible within the district in their own right (and remain subject to any relevant distancing requirements) except dry cleaning plants utilizing petrochemicals. All loading areas shall be located to the rear. Car rental facilities shall meet the following additional criteria:

a)

All vehicles must be stored or otherwise kept to the rear of the shopping center.

b)

No vehicle maintenance shall be performed on site except vacuuming and washing of vehicles.

c)

The number of vehicles stored or otherwise kept on site cannot exceed twenty.

d)

All vehicles on site must be in good working order.

50.

Stations, bus or train terminals for passenger service with minimum freight.

51.

Taxi stands and dispatching agencies.

52.

Telecommunications facilities (see standards set forth in Section 712.07).

53.

Vehicle leasing or rentals.

54.

Other uses which are substantially similar in character and impact to those uses enumerated above. Such uses must clearly meet the purpose and intent of this zoning district.

55.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any legal permitted use.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director. Certain temporary uses such as tent or sidewalk sales may be permitted within this district, provided:

1.

Written permission of the property owner is obtained.

2.

Such use does not last longer than 45 days.

3.

These uses are not located within 25 feet of any public right-of-way.

4.

Adequate parking, ingress and egress are provided on site.

5.

A temporary use permit is applied for and approved by the Department of Planning and Zoning.

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

Not applicable in this district.

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Telecommunications facilities (see standards set forth in Section 712.07).

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. Accessory structures may not be located within 25 feet of any residential property. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

Any accessory building in excess of 1,500 square feet of gross space must meet the setback standards for a principal use and shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

3.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

4.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building, nor shall it contain a greater floor area than the principal structure.

5.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 25 feet or the height of the principal building.

6.

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than 5 feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7.

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach 5 feet into the required rear or side setback.

8.

Recycling collection/drop off centers.

a)

No outside storage allowed.

b)

Location of container bins must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Director.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

All outside storage areas must be located in the side or rear yard and must be screened by a solid fence no less than 6 feet in height. Limited to 25% of total lot.

2.

No manufacturing processes are permitted.

3.

Building design and materials may be of the developer's choosing; however, structures which utilize metal siding shall be constructed with brick, stone, rock or wood covering any facade of the building facing a roadway.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements.

1.

When a property in this district directly abuts a residential district, a 40-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

2.

Landscaped areas must contain appropriate materials such as grass, hedges, trees, natural vegetation and the like. Landscaping along right-of-ways and within parking lots (as required in Section 712.08) may be counted within this figure, however, no more than 33% of the required landscaping provided may be within stormwater retention facilities.

3.

Stormwater retention facilities are not permitted within required buffers.

A.

Purpose and Intent. The A-1 zoning district is primarily intended to be used for agriculture practices, low-density single-family detached housing, and the preservation of open space and natural resources. Common farm practices are acceptable in the A-1 zoning district and any use that will detract from the agriculture function or operation of the district shall be discouraged.

Development Standards

B.

Permitted Uses. 1. Accessory buildings (See section D of this section) 2. Agricultural and horticulture uses, excluding farm wineries and hemp farms (See section E of this section) 3. Guest house (See section F of this section) 4. Home occupation (Type B does require a special-use permit) 5. In-home daycare (See section G of this section) 6. Meat processing or temporary holding lot 7. Single-family dwellings (conventional or manufactured) containing a minimum of 1,200 square feet of floor area 8. Temporary sawmill (not to extend past 6 months & mill can only process timber removed from the property on which it is located) 9. Yard sales (No more than 2 per year on the property)

C.

Uses allowed with a Special-use permit.

1.

Arts/crafts fairs & musical festivals (See section H of this section)

2.

Bed and breakfast

3.

Cemeteries

4.

Country clubs, golf clubs, fishing clubs, marinas, and gun clubs

5.

Farm wineries (See section I of this section)

6.

Golf courses (See section J of this section)

7.

Hemp farms (See section K of this section)

8.

Kennels (See section L of this section)

9.

Motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle riding parks

10.

Polk County Sanitary Landfill

11.

Public buildings, utility structures, and telecommunication towers

12.

Recreational vehicle park and campgrounds (See section M of this section)

13.

Religious institutions (See section N of this section)

14.

Riding or boarding stables (See section O of this section)

15.

Solar farms (See section P of this section)

16.

Wedding and event venues (See section Q of this section)

D.

Accessory Buildings.

1.

Accessory buildings may be located in front yard, if 150 feet from right-of-way.

E.

Agricultural and horticulture uses.

1.

Any chicken house, meat processing facility, swine enclosure, dairy barn, or stable shall not be located less than 100 feet from the adjoining property line and not less than 300 feet from any dwelling located on adjoining properties.

F.

Guest House.

1.

No more than one (1) guest house per lot

2.

Floor area shall not exceed 50% of the heated floor space of principal structure

3.

A guest house shall comply with general setbacks of the district

4.

A guest house shall not be allowed in the front yard

5.

Requires owner-occupancy of the principal structure on the property

6.

Minimum of five (5) acre lot required

G.

In-home daycare.

1.

No more than ten (10) children at a time may be on the premises

2.

Indoor area shall have fifty (SO) square feet of space provided for each child

3.

Outdoor play area must be a minimum of 100 square feet

4.

Outdoor play area must be surrounded with a minimum 4 ft. fence

H.

Arts/crafts fairs & musical festivals.

1.

No more than a fourteen (14) day fair/festival is allowed

2.

Off-street parking must be available

I.

Farm Wineries.

1.

Minimum of ten (10) acre lot required

2.

Maximum of one (1) tasting room on premises for on-site consumption

3.

Alcoholic beverage sales requires alcoholic beverage license

J.

Golf courses.

1.

Any building must be set back no less than 100 feet from any property line

2.

All lighting must be directed away from any residential zoned property

K.

Hemp farms.

1.

Minimum of twenty-five {25) acre lot required

2.

No hemp plant shall be planted less than 100 feet from the adjoining property line

3.

Hemp farms must comply with all federal and state rules and regulations

L.

Kennels.

1.

Only six (6) animals allowed per acre

2.

Six foot fencing is required for area where animals are allowed to roam

3.

The fenced area shall not be less than 200 feet from any dwelling

4.

Any shelter space for any animal shall not be less than 40 square feet per animal

5.

Kennels must comply with all state and local rules and regulations

M.

Recreational vehicle park and campgrounds.

1.

Minimum of twenty {20) acre lot required

2.

The nearest campsite must be located no less than 100 feet from any property line

N.

Religious institutions.

1.

Minimum of five (S) acre lot required

2.

Minimum of thirty (30) feet landscape buffer when abutting residential property

O.

Riding or boarding stables.

1.

Minimum of ten (10) acre lot required

2.

Stable must not be located less than 200 feet from any adjoining property line

P.

Solar farms.

1.

Minimum of ten (10) acre lot required

2.

Must be 100 feet setback from the right-of-way

3.

Must include thirty (30) feet landscape buffer along all property lines

4.

Must be 200 feet from the closest dwelling on an adjacent property

Q.

Wedding and event venues.

1.

Minimum of fifteen (15) acre lot required.

2.

Minimum of thirty (30) foot landscape buffer when abutting residential property.

3.

Event area must be 100 feet away from property line when abutting residential property.

R.

Use limitations.

1.

No outdoor storage in the front yard of a property is permitted.

2.

Lighting and noise shall not adversely affect neighboring properties.

(Ord. of 8-6-2008; Ord. of 1-10-2012(3); Ord. of 8-8-2006; Ord. of 9-9-2014; Res. No. 2019-16, § 1, 8-6-2019; Ord. No. 2020-18, § 1, 7-7-2020; Res. No. 2020-20, § 1, 9-1-2020; Res. No. 2022-59, § 1, 5-24-2022; Ord. No. 2022-65, § 1, 7-12-2022; Res. No. 2023-97, § 1, 9-5-2023)

A.

Purpose and Intent. The LRO district is intended to provide suitable areas for small scale professional offices and other nonretail oriented commercial uses such as offices and day care centers. This district provides a step down from more intense uses and is ideally located between residential zonings and more intense uses.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Banks and financial institutions, including those with drive-in services and automatic tellers.

2.

Cultural facilities.

3.

Day care centers and nursery schools, provided:

a)

Such use must obtain certification from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

b)

Any outdoor play area shall be enclosed by a fence not less than 4 feet in height and located in the rear yard area of the principal building with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

4.

Health service clinics.

5.

Offices, professional and general office. Maximum gross floor area of 15,000 square feet.

6.

Personal care facilities, provided:

a)

Such use must obtain all necessary local and state licenses.

b)

The maximum number of beds permitted shall not exceed 1 per 200 gross square feet.

7.

Other uses which are substantially similar in character and impact to those uses enumerated above. Such uses must clearly meet the purpose and intent of this zoning district.

8.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any permitted use.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director.

Not applicable in this district.

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

Group homes (see standards set forth in Section 712.02).

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Not applicable in this district.

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building. Any accessory building in excess of 1,000 square feet of gross space must meet the setback standards for a principal use and shall be architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

[2.

Reserved.]

3.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

4.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building, nor shall it contain a greater floor area than the principal structure.

5.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

6.

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than 5 feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7.

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach 5 feet into the required rear or side setback.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

No outside storage is permitted.

2.

No laboratories or clinics are permitted.

3.

Lighting shall be established so that no direct light shall cast over any property line nor adversely affect neighboring properties.

4.

Building design and materials may be of the developer's choosing; however, structures which utilize metal siding shall be constructed with brick, stone, rock or wood covering any facade of the building facing a roadway.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements.

1.

When a property in this district directly abuts a single-family residential district, a 20-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

2.

Landscaped areas must contain appropriate materials such as grass, hedges, trees, natural vegetation and the like. Landscaping along right-of-ways and within parking lots (as required in Section 712.08) may be counted within this figure, however, no more than 25% of the required landscaping provided may be within stormwater retention facilities.

3.

Stormwater retention facilities are not permitted within required buffers.

A.

Purpose and Intent. The OI district is intended to provide suitable areas for nonretail commercial uses such as offices and financial institutions, schools and clinics. This district is designed to support mid-sized office developments, banking and professional offices, hotels and other nonretail commercial activities.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics.

a)

All structures shall be located and activities conducted at least 100 feet from any property zoned for residential purposes.

b)

All animals shall be housed within an enclosed building and adequate sound and odor control shall be maintained.

2.

Assembly halls including union halls, conference centers, fraternal clubs and uses of a similar nature.

3.

Private parks and playgrounds.

4.

Banks and financial institutions, including those with drive-in services and automatic tellers.

5.

Cultural facilities.

6.

Day care centers and nursery schools, provided:

a)

Such use must obtain certification from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

b)

Any outdoor play area shall be enclosed by a fence not less than 4 feet in height and located in the rear yard area of the principal building with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

7.

Group homes and halfway houses, limited to 1 bed per 250 gross square feet of heated building space. Operator must obtain all necessary state certifications.

8.

Fraternity and sorority houses and residence halls.

9.

Funeral homes. Such use shall be at least 300 feet from any property Zoned for residential purposes.

10.

Halfway houses.

a)

The structure meets all aspects of the Standard Housing Code including minimum dwelling space requirements.

b)

The operator obtains certification from the appropriate state licensing body.

c)

No other such facility is located within 1,000 feet as measured from property line to property line.

11.

Health service clinics (including accessory pharmacies).

12.

Hospitals.

13.

Hotels.

a)

Such use shall not be established within 300 feet of any property zoned for residential use.

b)

Maximum density of 100 guest units per acre.

14.

Medical and dental laboratories.

15.

Offices, professional and general business.

16.

Parking lots and garages. Up to 50% of the gross floor area of the ground floor level may be devoted toward commercial use oriented towards pedestrian traffic. If a surface parking lot abuts a single-family residential district, a 5-foot wide landscaped buffer with a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided.

17.

Public buildings and utilities.

18.

Radio, recording and television studio facilities.

19.

Religious institutions, provided:

a)

Minimum lot size is 5 acres.

b)

All buildings shall be set back 75 feet from any property lines except along right-of-ways, in which case the front setback shall apply.

c)

Accessory schools and cemeteries are permissible provided an additional 3 acres is provided in addition to the 5 acre church requirement.

d)

All parking areas shall meet the following criteria.

1)

Minimum 30-foot landscaped buffer when abutting any residentially zoned property.

2)

Minimum 20-foot landscaped buffer adjacent to all other property lines not under the direct ownership and control of the religious facility. If abutting property is owned by the religious facility and is sold or leased for another use, the buffer requirement may be applied retroactively.

3)

All expansions of existing parking areas must be approved by the Planning Commission.

20.

Sanitariums, rest and retirement homes, nursing homes, assisted living and personal care facilities.

a)

Maximum 20 beds per gross acre of development.

21.

Schools, colleges and universities. Public and private.

a)

Minimum 5 acre lot size.

b)

Accessory uses may include food preparation and service, athletic facilities, residence halls, limited retail activities and any other use denoted as a permitted use within this subsection subject to such use being wholly accessory to the principal use.

22.

Shelters for the homeless.

a)

Minimum 1 acre lot size.

b)

Such use shall be located at least 750 feet from residentially zoned property.

c)

Such use may not be established within 1,000 feet of any other shelter for the homeless.

d)

All facilities shall comply with the criteria established for residential uses as per Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) as amended.

23.

Other uses which are substantially similar in character and impact to those uses enumerated above. Such uses must clearly meet the purpose and intent of this zoning district.

24.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any legal permitted use, provided:

a)

Retail sales and services must be conducted and accessed wholly within the building(s) housing the use to which the activities are accessory and are limited to the first 2 stories.

b)

No show window or other advertising shall be visible from the exterior of the primary use structure.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director.

Not applicable in this district.

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

Not applicable in this district.

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Not applicable in this district.

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

Any accessory building in excess of 1,000 square feet of gross space must be at least 10 feet from any property line and architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

3.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

4.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building, nor shall it contain a greater floor area than the principal structure.

5.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

6.

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than 5 feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7.

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach 5 feet into the required rear or side setback.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

No outside storage is permitted.

2.

No uses which emit odors, fumes or sounds are permitted.

3.

No kennels are permitted with veterinary clinics.

4.

Building design and materials may be of the developer's choosing; however, structures which utilize metal siding shall be constructed with brick, stone, rock or wood covering any facade of the building facing a roadway.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements.

1.

When a property in this district directly abuts a single-family residential district, a 30-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

2.

Landscaped areas must contain appropriate materials such as grass, hedges, trees, natural vegetation and the like. Landscaping along right-of-ways and within parking lots (as required in Section 712.08) may be counted within this figure, however, no more than 25% of the required landscaping provided may be within stormwater retention facilities.

3.

Stormwater retention facilities are not permitted within required buffers.

A.

Purpose and Intent. The OS District is intended to provide suitable areas for office and business distribution/service facilities, and assembly processes which do not emit noise, vibration, smoke, gas, fumes, or odors and are located entirely within an enclosed building. This district is designed to support warehousing and distribution uses and light assembly uses.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Administrative and distribution offices.

2.

Animal hospitals and veterinarian clinics.

a)

All structures shall be located and activities conducted at least 100 feet from any property zoned for residential purposes.

b)

All animals shall be housed within an enclosed building and adequate sound and odor control shall be maintained.

3.

Assembly halls including union halls, conference centers, fraternal clubs and uses of a similar nature.

4.

Athletic and health clubs.

5.

Colleges and universities, including accessory uses such as dormitories, stadiums and research facilities. Minimum 10 acre lot size. All standards set forth in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be met.

6.

Community fairs.

7.

Extended stay facilities (see standards set forth in Section 712.03).

8.

Hotels and motels.

a)

Such use shall not be established within 300 feet of any property zoned for residential use.

b)

Maximum density of 100 guest units per acre.

9.

Offices, professional and general business.

10.

Health service clinics (including accessory pharmacies).

11.

Light assembly and fabrication. No activity which produces liquid effluent, odor, fumes or dust which can be detected beyond the walls of the building is permitted.

12.

Medical and dental laboratories, provided no chemicals are manufactured on-site.

13.

Office service and supply facilities (nonretail).

14.

Office/business parks.

15.

Parking lots and garages. Up to 50% of the gross floor area of a parking garage's ground floor level may be devoted toward commercial use oriented towards pedestrian traffic. If a surface parking lot abuts a single-family residential district, a 5-foot wide landscaped buffer with a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided.

16.

Public buildings and utilities.

17.

Public and private schools.

a)

Minimum 5 acre lot size.

b)

All standards set forth in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be met.

18.

Radio and television studio facilities.

19.

Recycling collection centers. Must comply with standards in Section 710.07.

20.

Sanitariums, rest and retirement homes, nursing homes, assisted living and personal care facilities.

a)

Must attain all required state certifications.

b)

Maximum 20 beds per gross acre of development.

21.

Shelters for the homeless.

a)

Minimum 1 acre lot size.

b)

Such use shall be located at least 750 feet from residentially zoned property.

c)

Such use may not be established within 1,000 feet of any other shelter for the homeless.

d)

All facilities shall comply with the criteria established for residential uses as per Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) as amended.

22.

Vocational schools.

23.

Wholesale trade and distribution facilities, including office showrooms and display areas.

24.

Other uses which are substantially similar in character and impact to those uses enumerated above. Such uses must clearly meet the purpose and intent of this zoning district.

25.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any legal permitted use, provided:

a)

Retail sales and services must be conducted and accessed wholly within the building(s) housing the use to which the activities are accessory and comprise no more than 10% of the gross floor area.

b)

No show window or other advertising shall be visible from the exterior of the primary use structure.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director.

Not applicable in this district.

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

Not applicable in this district.

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Telecommunications antennas and towers (see standards set forth in Section 712.07).

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

Any accessory building in excess of 1,000 square feet of gross space must be setback 15 feet from any property line and architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

3.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

4.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building, nor shall it contain a greater floor area than the principal structure.

5.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

6.

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than 5 feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7.

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach 5 feet into the required rear or side setback.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

No uses which emit odors, fumes or sounds are permitted.

2.

All outside storage areas must be located in the rear yard and must be screened a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

3.

No manufacturing processes are permitted.

4.

Building design and materials may be of the developer's choosing; however, structures which utilize metal siding shall be constructed with brick, stone, rock or wood covering any facade of the building facing a roadway.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements.

1.

When a property in this district directly abuts a single-family residential district, a 50-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

2.

Landscaped areas must contain appropriate materials such as grass, hedges, trees, natural vegetation and the like. Landscaping along right-of-ways and within parking lots (as required in Section 712.08) may be counted within this figure, however, no more than 33% of the required landscaping provided may be within stormwater retention facilities.

3.

Stormwater retention facilities are not permitted within required buffers.

A.

Purpose and Intent. The I-1 district is intended to provide suitable areas for office and business distribution/service facilities, and assembly processes which do not emit noise, vibration, smoke, gas, fumes, or odors and are located entirely within an enclosed building. This district is designed to support warehousing and distribution uses and light assembly uses.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Administrative and distribution offices.

2.

Animal hospitals and veterinarian clinics.

a)

All structures shall be located and activities conducted at least 100 feet from any property zoned for residential purposes.

b)

All animals shall be housed within an enclosed building and adequate sound and odor control shall be maintained.

3.

Assembly halls including union halls, conference centers, fraternal clubs and uses of a similar nature.

4.

Athletic and health clubs.

5.

Colleges and universities, including accessory uses such as dormitories, stadiums and research facilities. Minimum 10 acre lot size. All standards set forth in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be met.

6.

Community fairs.

7.

Extended stay facilities (see standards set forth in Section 712.03).

8.

Hotels and motels.

a)

Such use shall not be established within 300 feet of any property zoned for residential use.

b)

Maximum density of 100 guest units per acre.

9.

Offices, professional and general business.

10.

Health service clinics (including accessory pharmacies).

11.

Light assembly and fabrication. No activity which produces liquid effluent, odor, fumes or dust which can be detected beyond the walls of the building is permitted.

12.

Medical and dental laboratories, provided no chemicals are manufactured on-site.

13.

Office service and supply facilities (nonretail).

14.

Office/business parks.

15.

Parking lots and garages. Up to 50% of the gross floor area of a parking garage's ground floor level may be devoted toward commercial use oriented towards pedestrian traffic. If a surface parking lot abuts a single-family residential district, a 5-foot wide landscaped buffer with a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided.

16.

Public buildings and utilities.

17.

Public and private schools.

a)

Minimum 5 acre lot size.

b)

All standards set forth in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be met.

18.

Radio and television studio facilities.

19.

Recycling collection centers. Must comply with standards in Section 710.07.

20.

Sanitariums, rest and retirement homes, nursing homes, assisted living and personal care facilities.

a)

Must attain all required state certifications.

b)

Maximum 20 beds per gross acre of development.

21.

Shelters for the homeless.

a)

Minimum 1 acre lot size.

b)

Such use shall be located at least 750 feet from residentially zoned property.

c)

Such use may not be established within 1,000 feet of any other shelter for the homeless.

d)

All facilities shall comply with the criteria established for residential uses as per Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) as amended.

22.

Vocational schools.

23.

Wholesale trade and distribution facilities, including office showrooms and display areas.

24.

Other uses which are substantially similar in character and impact to those uses enumerated above. Such uses must clearly meet the purpose and intent of this zoning district.

25.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any legal permitted use, provided:

a)

Retail sales and services must be conducted and accessed wholly within the building(s) housing the use to which the activities are accessory and comprise no more than 10% of the gross floor area.

b)

No show window or other advertising shall be visible from the exterior of the primary use structure.

26.

Solar Farm

a)

75 feet front setback (traffic safety)

Solar Farms: a commercial venture consisting of an array of solar panels, which convert light energy from the sun into electrical energy without the use of any fuels to sell energy.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director.

Not applicable in this district.

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

Not applicable in this district.

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Telecommunications antennas and towers (see standards set forth in Section 712.07).

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

Any accessory building in excess of 1,000 square feet of gross space must be setback 15 feet from any property line and architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

3.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

4.

No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal building, nor shall it contain a greater floor area than the principal structure.

5.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

6.

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than 5 feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

7.

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach 5 feet into the required rear or side setback.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

No uses which emit odors, fumes or sounds over 45 decibels are permitted.

2.

All outside storage areas must be located in the rear yard and must be screened a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

3.

No manufacturing processes are permitted.

4.

Building design and materials may be of the developer's choosing; however, structures which utilize metal siding shall be constructed with brick, stone, rock or wood covering any facade of the building facing a roadway.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements.

1.

When a property in this district directly abuts a single-family residential district, a 50-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

2.

Landscaped areas must contain appropriate materials such as grass, hedges, trees, natural vegetation and the like. Landscaping along right-of-ways and within parking lots (as required in Section 712.08) may be counted within this figure, however, no more than 33% of the required landscaping provided may be within stormwater retention facilities.

3.

Stormwater retention facilities are not permitted within required buffers.

(Ord. of 9-9-2014)

A.

Purpose and Intent. The I-2 district is intended to provide suitable areas for uses such as offices, financial institutions and accessory sales and services in buildings over 5 stories in height.

B.

Permitted Uses.

1.

Assembly halls including union halls, conference centers, fraternal clubs and uses of a similar nature.

2.

Banks and financial institutions.

3.

Colleges and universities, including accessory uses such as dormitories, stadiums and research facilities.

a)

Minimum 10 acre lot size.

b)

All standards set forth in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be met.

4.

Cultural facilities.

5.

Day care centers and nursery schools, provided:

a)

Such use must obtain certification from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

b)

Any outdoor play area shall be enclosed by a fence not less than 4 feet in height and located in the rear yard area of the principal building with a self-closing, self-latching gate.

c)

Such use is a secondary or ancillary use only.

6.

Extended stay facilities (see standards set forth in Section 712.03).

7.

Health service clinics (including accessory pharmacies).

8.

Hospitals.

9.

Hotels.

10.

Junkyards.

a)

Minimum 10 acre lot size.

b)

If located on a state or federal highway, said use must be maintained a minimum of 2,500 feet from the right-of-way.

c)

The boundary of the property must be enclosed by a solid wooden or opaque fence a minimum of eight (8) feet in height; and a landscaped or undisturbed buffer shall be required a minimum of fifty (50) feet in width against all adjacent properties, which buffer shall require the approval of the Director.

d)

Said use shall not be permitted adjacent to any residential districts.

11.

Manufacturing, light uses that do not emit smoke, fumes, or sounds over 60 decibels.

12.

Medical and dental laboratories.

13.

Offices, professional and general business.

14.

Parking lots and garages. Up to 75% of the gross floor area of a parking garage's ground floor level may be devoted toward commercial use oriented towards pedestrian traffic. If a surface parking lot abuts a single-family residential district, a 5-foot wide landscaped buffer with a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height shall be provided.

15.

Public buildings and utilities.

16.

Schools, public and private.

a)

Minimum 5 acre lot size.

b)

All standards set forth in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools shall be met.

[17.

Reserved.]

18.

Radio and television studio facilities.

19.

Other uses which are substantially similar in character and impact to those uses enumerated above. Such uses must clearly meet the purpose and intent of this zoning district.

20.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to any legal permitted use, provided:

a)

Retail sales and services must be conducted and accessed wholly within the building(s) housing the use to which the activities are accessory and are limited to the lowest 2 stories.

b)

Accessory parking garages may devote a minimum of 50% of the gross floor area of the ground floor level to commercial use oriented towards pedestrian traffic (no additional parking required).

c)

Notwithstanding commercial uses in parking garages, no show window or other advertising shall be visible from the exterior of the primary use structure.

21.

Solar Farm.

a)

75 feet front set back (traffic safety)

Solar Farms: a commercial venture consisting of an array of solar panels, which convert light energy from the sun into electrical energy without the use of any fuels to sell energy.

C.

Temporary/Conditional Uses Allowed by the Director.

Telecommunications facilities, accessory only (see standards set forth in Section 712.07).

D.

Special Uses Permitted by Planning Commission.

Not applicable in this district.

E.

Special Uses Permitted by Board of Commissioners.

Not applicable in this district.

F.

Accessory Structures.

1.

All such structures shall be located upon the same lot and to the side or rear of the principal use at least 10 feet from side or rear lot lines. In cases of corner lots, the accessory structure may not be closer to any right-of-way than the principal building.

2.

Freestanding or attached parking garages are subject to the following conditions:

a)

Maximum height is 50 feet provided it is at least 20 feet shorter than the principal structure.

b)

When abutting any other nonresidential district there is no required setback from property lines.

c)

When abutting residential district such structures must be set back 5 feet from the required buffer.

d)

A minimum of 35% of the gross ground level floor area must be devoted toward commercial use oriented to pedestrian traffic.

3.

Any accessory building in excess of 1500 square feet of gross space must be setback at least 20 feet from any property line and architecturally compatible with the principal structure.

4.

When an accessory building is attached to the principal building in any manner, it shall be deemed part of the principal structure and subject to all bulk and area requirements of same.

5.

No accessory structure shall be constructed upon a lot before the principal structure.

6.

No accessory structure may exceed the more restrictive of either 15 feet or the height of the principal building.

7.

Swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence not less than 5 feet in height with a self-closing, self-latching gate and must comply with all applicable safety and health ordinances.

8.

Heating and air conditioning units may encroach 5 feet into the required rear or side setback.

G.

Use Limitations.

1.

Only outside storage surrounded by a 6 foot opaque fence is permitted.

2.

No uses which emit odors, fumes or sounds exceeding 60 decibels are permitted.

3.

Building design and materials may be of the developer's choosing; however, structures which utilize metal siding shall be constructed with brick, stone, rock or wood covering any facade of the building facing a roadway.

H.

Bulk and Area Regulations.

I.

Landscape and Buffer Requirements.

1.

When a property in this district directly abuts a single-family residential district, a 75-foot greenbelt buffer shall be established. Such buffer must include a solid fence or wall no less than 6 feet in height.

2.

Landscaped areas must contain appropriate materials such as grass, hedges, trees, natural vegetation and the like. Landscaping along right-of-ways and within parking lots (as required in Section 712.08) may be counted within this figure, however, no more than 25% of the required landscaping provided may be within stormwater retention facilities.

3.

Stormwater retention facilities are not permitted within required buffers.

(Ord. of 9-9-2014)

SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT STANDARDS

Notes:

a.

Fee Simple Townhouse

b.

Detached unit

c.

Duplex

d.

Triplex

e.

Quadplex

f.

On cul-de-sac

g.

If required parking is provided within the front setback

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT STANDARDS