Powder Springs City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Division I. - Title, Authority, Purposes and Applicability
- Division II. - Uses
- Division III. - Lots
- Division IV. - Building Density and Intensity
- Division V. - Building Height and Setbacks
- Division VI. - Nonconformities
- Division VII. - Additional Requirements
- Division VIII. - Legal Status Provisions
ARTICLE 2
- ZONING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
Sections
- Division I. - Zoning Districts Generally
- Division II. - Residential Zoning Districts
- Division III. - Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Zoning Districts
- Division IV. - Overlay Districts
- Division V. - Official Zoning Map
ARTICLE 4
- SPECIFIC USE PROVISIONS
Sections
- Division I. - Uses
- Division II-A.- Towers and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- Division II-B.- Small Cell Wireless Facilities and Aesthetic Standards
- Division III.- Adult Entertainment
ARTICLE 5
- SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Site and Architectural Design Review
- Division III. - Site Design Requirements and Guidelines
- Division IV. - Architectural Design Requirements and Guidelines
- Division V. - Residential Infill Development Guidelines
- Division VI. - Historic Urban Core
ARTICLE 6
ACCESS, PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Driveways
- Division III. - On-site Circulation
- Division IV. - Design and Improvement Requirements for Parking Lots
- Division V. - Off-street Parking General Requirements
- Division VI. - Off-Street Parking Reduction
- Division VII. - Off-Street Loading Space Requirements
ARTICLE 7
- SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
Sections
- Division I. - Findings
- Division II. - Supplemental Findings, Intentions, and Explanations
- Division III. - General Provisions
- Division IV. - Sign Placement, Number, Height, Area, and Illumination
- Division V. - Regulations Governing Specific Signs
- Division VI. - Nonconforming Signs
- Division VII. - Permitting of Signs
- Division VIII. - Sign Maintenance, Removal, and Enforcement
ARTICLE 8
- LAND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Wetlands
- Division III. - Riparian Buffers and Impervious Surface Setbacks
- Division IV. - Land Clearance and Grading
- Division V. - Development Plans and Development Permit
- Division VI. - Streets
- Division VII. - Utilities
ARTICLE 9
- SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Minimum Requirements/Best Management Practices
- Division III. - Application and Permit Process
- Division IV. - Inspection and Enforcement
- Division V. - Education and Certification
- Division VI. - Legal Status Provisions
ARTICLE 10
- FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division II. - Standards
- Division III. - Flood Hazard Area Variance
- Division IV. - Permit Procedures and Requirements
ARTICLE 11
- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Sections
- Division I. - General Provisions
- Division III. - Permit Procedures and Requirements
- Division IV. - Inspections and Maintenance
ARTICLE 12
- TREE PROTECTION, BUFFERS, AND LANDSCAPING
Sections
- Division I. - Purpose and General Provisions
- Division II. - Tree Canopy Coverage
- Division III. - Tree Protection
- Division IV. - Street Trees
- Division V. - Buffers Between Incompatible Uses
- Division VI. - Landscaping
ARTICLE 13
- ZONING AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- Division I. - General.
- Division II. - Text Amendment
- Division III. - Rezoning and Special Uses
- Division IV. - Zoning of Annexed Lands
- Division V. - Procedures for Calling and Conducting Public Hearings
- Division VI. - Development of Regional Impact
ARTICLE 14
- APPEALS AND VARIANCES
Sections
- Division I. - Appeal of an Administrative Decision
- Division II. - Administrative Variances
- Division III. - Variances
ARTICLE 15
- SUBDIVISION OF LAND
Sections
- Division I. - Purposes, Authority, and Definitions
- Division II. - General Provisions
- Division III. - Preliminary Plat
- Division IV. - Standards for Blocks and Lots
- Division V. - Subdivision Improvements
- Division VI. - Subdivision Improvement Guarantees
- Division VII. - Final Plat
- Division VIII. - Dedications and Acceptance of Public Improvements
- Division IX. - Conservation Subdivisions
ARTICLE 16
- ADMINISTRATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Division I. - Administration
- Division II. - Interpretation
- Division III. - Enforcement
ARTICLE 21
- STANDARD DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
Sections
- Division I. - Generally
- Division II.- Streets
- Division III.- Utilities Generally
- Division IV.- Storm Drainage
- Division V. - Public Water System
- Division VI.- Public Sewerage System
- Division VII.- Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Division VIII.- Wastewater Lift Station Specifications