R-80 single-family residential (minimum lot size 80,000 square feet). R-80 zoning districts are intended to establish and preserve quiet, relatively low-density neighborhoods of single-family residences as desired by large number of people. These districts are free from uses which are incompatible with single-family homes.

R-40 single-family residential (minimum lot size 40,000 square feet). R-40 zoning districts are intended to establish and preserve quiet, relatively low-density neighborhoods of single-family residences as desired by large number of people. These districts are free from uses which are incompatible with single-family homes.

R-25 single-family residential (minimum lot size 25,000 square feet). R-25 zoning districts are intended to establish and preserve quiet, relatively low-density neighborhoods of single-family residences as desired by large number of people. These districts are free from uses which are incompatible with single-family homes.

R-15 single-family residential (minimum lot size 15,000 square feet). R-15 zoning districts are intended to establish and preserve quiet, relatively low-density neighborhoods of single-family residences as desired by large number of people. These districts are free from uses which are incompatible with single-family homes.

R-8 single-family residential (minimum lot size 8,000 square feet). R-8 zoning districts are intended to provide locations for single-family dwellings on small individual lots, based on the availability of both public water and public sewerage systems to serve the development. These districts are free from uses which are incompatible with single-family homes.

R-2 two-family residential (minimum lot size 15,000 square feet). R2 zoning districts are intended to establish and preserve quiet, relatively low to medium density neighborhoods of two-family residences. These districts are free from other uses which are incompatible with single-family homes.

R-3 multiple family residential (minimum lot size 15,000 square feet). R-3 zoning districts are intended to:

(1)

Encourage the development of land as planned neighborhoods or communities;

(2)

Preserve the natural amenities of the land by encouraging scenic and functional open areas within residential areas;

(3)

Provide for efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets as well as lower development and housing costs; and

(4)

Provide an environment of stable character which is compatible with surrounding residential areas.

(Amd. of 4-5-05(3); Amd. of 4-4-23(2), § 601)

P—Permitted use.
C—Conditional use.
S—Supplemental standards.

(Amd. of 4-5-05(3); Amd. of 4-4-06; Amd. of 6-6-06; Amd. of 12-2-08; Amd. of 5-7-13(2); Amd. of 2-4-20(1); Amd. of 4-4-23(2), § 602)

P—Permitted use.
C—Conditional use.
S—Supplemental standards.

(Amd. of 4-5-05(3); Amd. of 4-4-06; Amd. of 12-2-08; Amd. of 2-4-20(1); Amd. of 4-4-23(2), § 603)

Editor's note— An Amd. of April 4, 2006 repealed section 604 in its entirety. Former section 604 pertained to permitted accessory uses and derived from Amd. of April 5, 2005(3).

Editor's note— An Amd. of April 4, 2006 repealed section 605 in its entirety. Former section 605 pertained to accessory uses permitted as conditional uses and derived from Amd. of April 5, 2005(3).

¹  Square feet.

²  Square feet. Lot size as specified by the Bulloch County Health Department, but in no case less than listed. A lot of record lawfully existing at the time of the original passage of this ordinance (November 4, 1994) and having an area which does not conform to the above standards may be developed with a use which is permitted within the district if approved by the county health department.

³  Minimum side yard setback shall not apply to the common wall separating the individual dwelling units of a two-family dwelling.

⁴  Minimum side yard setback shall not apply to the common wall separating the individual dwelling units of a two-family dwelling or a multi-family dwelling.

⁵  This height limit does not apply to projections not intended for human habitation. For building and structures with such projections, the minimum required yards must be increased one foot for every two feet (or part of two feet) of height greater than maximum habitable building height.

⁶  Height limit does not apply to projections not intended for human habitation except for satellite, television, and radio antennas, to which this limit does not apply.

⁷  No principal building may be erected on any lot which has less than the minimum street footage of immediate frontage on at least one public street. For purposes of this provision, the term "frontage" includes the width of an easement to a public street from otherwise land locked property.

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(1)

Conversion of dwellings. The conversion of any building into a dwelling, or the conversion of any dwelling so as to accommodate an increased number of dwelling units or families, shall be permitted only within a district in which a new building for similar occupancy would be permitted under this ordinance, and only when the resulting occupancy will comply with the requirements governing new construction in such district with respect to minimum lot size, lot area per dwelling unit, percentage of lot coverage, dimensions of yards and other open spaces. Not applicable in R2 and R3 zoning districts.

(2)

Applicability to land and buildings. No building, structure or land may be used or occupied—and no building or structure or part of a building or structure may be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered—unless in conformity with all of the regulations specified for the district in which it is located.

(3)

Every use must be on a lot. No building or structure may be erected or use established unless upon a lot as defined by this ordinance.

(4)

Only one principal building per lot. Only one principal building and its accessory buildings may be erected on any lot, except for planned developments or as otherwise provided. Not applicable in the R3 zoning district.

(5)

Open space not to be encroached upon. No open space may be encroached upon or reduced in any manner except in conformity with the yard, setback, off-street parking spaces, and other such required development standards contained in the ordinance. Shrubbery, driveways, retaining walls, fences, curbs, and buffers (see definition in article 2) are not considered to be encroachments of yards. Open space areas as required by this ordinance must be permanently maintained as open space in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance.

(6)

Reduction of yards or lot area. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, a lot existing at the time of the original passage of this ordinance (November 4, 1994) may not be reduced, divided, or changed so as to produce a tract of land which does not comply with the minimum dimension or area requirements of this ordinance for the district in which it is located unless that reduction or division is necessary to provide land which is needed and accepted for public use.

(7)

Yards and other spaces. No part of a yard, other open space, off-street parking, or loading space required for another building may be included as a part of the yard, off-street parking, or loading space required for another building, except as specifically provided for in this ordinance.

(8)

Substandard lots. When a lot has an area or frontage which does not conform with the requirements of the district in which it is located, but was a lot of record at the original effective date of this ordinance (November 4, 1994), such a lot may be used for any use allowed in the zoning district in which it is located as long as all other requirements of this ordinance are met. Not applicable in the R3 zoning district.

a.

Adjoining lots in same ownership. When two adjoining lots are in the same ownership, they may be utilized as one lot without being replatted.

(9)

Encroachment on public rights-of-way. No building, structure, service area, required off-street parking, or loading/unloading facility is permitted to encroach on public rights-of-way.

(10)

Physical design standards. Minimum design standards for driveways, loading areas, and other such physical site improvements are contained in the county subdivision regulations.

(11)

Off-street parking and service requirements. Minimum standards for off-street parking and service requirements are contained in the county standard for off-street parking and service facilities (appendix G).

(12)

Other applicable development regulations. Information concerning any other applicable development regulations may be obtained by consulting the zoning administrator.

(13)

Residential structures and nonresidential structures designed or intended for human occupancy shall not be allowed to locate any closer than the height of the tower to any existing tower. See sections 2602 and 2605 of article 26, standards for towers and wireless telecommunications facilities.

(14)

The building and zoning official may authorize a bonus incentive of 15 percent for increased floor area ratio or net density, provided that the new development meets performance standards and offers amenities according to sections 1212 and 1213 of this appendix.

(Amd. of 4-5-05(3); Amd. of 1-3-06; Amd. of 4-4-06; Amd. of 4-4-23(2), § 606)