For the purpose of this ordinance, the City of Ringgold, Georgia, is divided into 11 districts designated with the following purposes, as follows:

A-1

Agricultural district. This low density residential district establishes a minimum lot size of one acre per dwelling unit. Single-family detached homes must meet type IV appearance standards. The district is characterized as rural and on the fringe of the more intense urban core, where larger tracts sizes are common and certain agricultural processes and uses remain evident. Multiple agricultural buildings may occupy the parcel with or without a principal dwelling.

Family relationships. Individuals owning land at the time of the enactment of this ordinance in an area designated A-1 may convey to his or her child, stepchild, or family member related by blood or marriage, out of the then currently owned tracts, sufficient land for a building site that is less than one acre in size. The latter allowance precludes the necessity for a rezoning or variance, so long as said land is intended for and used exclusively as a residence for a family member. The said conveyance shall not consist of less than the requirements set by the subdivision regulations or the requirements of the Catoosa County Health Department, whichever is greater, and shall have a minimum width of 100 feet at the building line. The aggregate of conveyances shall not exceed 50 percent of the total land originally owned by the individual.

R-1

Residential district (low density). This low density residential district encourages the placement of one single-family detached dwelling per lot or parcel. The homes in this district are site built only and the district allows an approximate density of three dwelling units per acre when the dwellings are served by an approved community water supply and wastewater treatment system. Alternative public water and individual disposal systems are allowed, however, lot sizes increase. Development is limited to single-family detached dwellings meeting type I appearance standards.

R-2

Residential district (low density). This district is low density, allowing one single-family detached dwelling per lot or parcel. The homes in this district are site built only and the district allows an approximate density of five dwelling units per acre with each meeting type II appearance standards and service by an approved community water supply and wastewater treatment system. Overall density is reduced if service is other than public water and individual disposal systems.

R-3

Two-family/multi-family residential district (medium density). This district is designed to accommodate increased density allowing a smaller lot size for single-family detached homes, allowing two-family dwellings (duplexes) per lot, and also allowing multi-family dwelling units. The multi-family dwelling units may be assembled with more than one principal building per lot. The maximum density of nine dwelling units per acre is achieved with multi-family development. Because of increased densities, public water and sewer is preferred in this district, however, areas not served by such systems shall comply with section 70-39 of the Official Code of Ordinances of Ringgold. Single-family detached dwellings are site built only and adhere to type III appearance standards. The district allows some governmental, educational, and religious uses, subject to requirements necessary to preserve and protect the district's medium density character.

R-4

Manufactured home district. This district is designed for the location of approved manufactured home parks in compatible areas of the city at a maximum density of eight dwelling units per acre. Single-family detached homes meeting the type IV appearance standards are allowed per lot outside a park environment. Manufactured home park designs require adequate space and facilities for healthful living conditions for occupants; paved roadways are required for easy accessibility; suitable water and sewer facilities are required in accordance with all applicable state and county health regulations and statutes; and long-term residential use is required (as opposed to those units occupy a recreational vehicle park).

R-T/Z

Residential townhouse/zero lot line district. A district to provide regulations for the development of townhouses (also called row houses and single-family attached dwellings), single-family zero lot line dwelling (also called patio homes), and/or mixed use moderated density residential development in a manner which is attractive, provides for efficient use of land, and is compatible with surrounding development, particularly lower density, standard single-family uses. The district, allowing up to eight dwelling units per acre for attached dwellings (like condominiums or townhouses), can be transitional between low and medium density residential uses and other more intense zone districts. The district depends on creative designs to make use of open space and would often include other resident amenities. The district is established to create ownership opportunities in preference to rental opportunities. Single-family detached dwellings are limited to one per lot meeting type II appearance standards.

Within this district, the term "exterior street" refers to any public, dedicated and accepted street existing prior to the R-T/Z development and the term "interior street" refers to any street built as part of the R-T/Z development, both sides of which are zoned R-T/Z. The district requires the approval of a site plan and subdivision regulations may also apply.

O-1

Office-commercial district. A district designed to accommodate selected services as opposed to the general type of retail commercial establishments. The regulations which apply within this district are designed to encourage a noncongested environment for office type businesses or professional firms which will provide a positive transition between busy thoroughfares and those residential uses that lie in and adjacent to this district. Single-family detached dwellings are limited to one per lot meeting type II appearance standards.

C-1

Sidewalk commercial district. This district is intended to promote commercial activities in appropriate and concentrated locations on the fringe of the downtown area.

C-2

General commercial district. This district allows the broadest, most intense mix of commercial retail and service uses with associated storage capabilities oriented to major streets, particularly collectors and arterials. The district requires construction of a principal building and also allows multiple buildings to occur per lot, all served by public sewer service, and significant traffic is a by-product of the uses typically found in this district. Shopping centers and big-box retailers are common along with a host of supporting commercial uses developed in concert with shared accesses, private streets, and other mechanisms that discourage strip developments.

C-3

Downtown commercial district. The central business district (CBD) is the center for commercial retail and service uses, financial, office, government, and limited residential uses of the city. The district is characterized by shared parking and loading, and buildings typically occupying the full area of the lot. The CBD is the core activity center around which the city has historically developed and remains central to the development success of the entire community and trade area as a whole.

I-1

Industrial district. This district is intended for wholesale and light industrial uses where resultant noise, odors, pollution and congestion are minimized. The district is characterized by large tracts of land occupied by multiple buildings that can be large in square footage and dedicated to full manufacturing, processing, assembly of raw materials, or warehousing. Some operations occur continuously, around the clock and delivery by truck may be a necessary by-product of the uses allowed in this district. Some of the uses allowed by this district can generally be considered incompatible to residential uses, hence residential development is prohibited in this district.

(Ord. No. 2014-0224, § 1, 2-24-14)

The requirements regarding lots size, building size, and building placement on the lot for each zone districts shall be met as indicated in Table 9.2: District Development Standards: Area, Floor, Yard and Height Requirements.

Further, other regulations and ordinances that may apply to every district include:

(1)

Off-street parking and loading requirements within this ordinance;

(2)

Appearance standards within this ordinance;

(3)

The City of Ringgold Sign Ordinance; and

(4)

The City of Ringgold Flood Hazard Ordinance.

TABLE 9.2
District Development Standards: Area, Floor, Yard
and Height Requirements

Footnotes

1.

Service by individual sewage disposal systems shall size lots according to the requirements herein or the Catoosa County Health Department, whichever is more strict.

2.

For multi-family dwellings, the side setback is relative to the building, not the dwelling units; for zero lot line dwellings the side yard is waived on one side of the lot.

3.

Site plans are required for some developments.

4.

All multi-family uses, and manufactured home parks, and commercial/industrial buildings shall be served by public sewer.

5.

Minimum lot width, measured at the front building line, shall be a minimum of 85 feet for all uses.

6.

Minimum lot width, measured at the front building line, shall be a minimum of 70 feet for all uses.

7.

Minimum lot width, measured at the front building line, shall be a minimum of 30 feet.

8.

For a building containing three or more units, the average lot width shall be 20 feet per unit. See section 9.4(g).

(Ord. No. 2014-0224, § 1, 2-24-14)

No principal building, structure, or land use shall be permitted except in the zoning districts indicated and for the purposes permitted in Table 9.3 Permitted and Conditional Uses table. A principal use listed in Table 9.3 is permitted by right in any district denoted by the letter "X" and may be subject to section 9.4: Additional requirements for specific permitted uses, other requirements of state law, and other applicable regulations of this ordinance. A principal use denoted by the letter "C" is permitted only if a conditional use approval is granted by the mayor and council through the process required by the zoning procedures and standards ordinance, a separate ordinance. For uses not included on this list, where the building inspector/zoning administrator/city manager is unable to determine placement due to similarity of use, application shall be made to the zoning board of appeals for interpretation under their "special exception" powers.

TABLE 9.3
Permissible and Conditional Uses

**Regarding C-1, C-2, and C-3 zone districts: See Section 9.4(s).

(Ord. No. 2014-0224, § 1, 2-24-14; Ord. No. 2018-0226-01, § 1, 2-26-18; Ord. No. 2018-1022, § 1, 10-22-18)

Editor's note— The zoning procedures and standards ordinance referenced has not been set out, but is available for review in the office of the city clerk.

(a)

Multi-family developments shall have a minimum of 30 percent of the gross acreage set aside as open space and shall provide active recreational areas within said open space.

(b)

Manufactured homes, provided that: (1) the manufactured home unit shall bear an insignia issued by the department of housing and urban development (HUD) certifying that the unit is constructed in conformance with the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard which came into effect on June 15, 1976; (2) the manufactured home unit shall be oriented with its long axis parallel to the street on which the subject lot fronts; (3) the manufactured home unit must be skirted completely enclosing the undercarriage with permanent construction of brick, masonry or stucco, and it must be connected to public water system in compliance with the applicable regulations; and (4) a tax decal must be obtained from the county or issuing authority and displayed as required by this office.

Further, manufactured homes in Ringgold, whether new or pre-owned, or whether established or erected as a single-family home or as a unit within a manufactured home park, shall comply with all health and safety requirements as shown below:

Health and safety requirements.

(1)

Every floor, interior wall, and ceiling shall be in sound condition, free of warping, holes, water damage, or deterioration. Doors and windows shall be operable and watertight.

(2)

The exterior shall be free of rust, loose or rotting boards or timbers, and any other conditions that might admit exterior moisture to the interior portion of the walls or occupied spaces. Roofs shall be structurally sound so that exterior moisture can neither leak to the inside or pool on the roof itself.

(3)

All plumbing fixtures, including pipes for domestic water and wastewater, shall be functional, and when connected shall be free from leaks and obstructions. Each home shall contain a kitchen sink, and at least one bathroom shall contain a lavatory, toilet, and tub and/or shower facility with all fixtures in good working condition upon connection. All homes shall contain a functional water heater.

(4)

Heating systems shall be safe and in working condition and unvented heaters shall be prohibited.

(5)

All components of the electrical system (switches, receptacles, fixtures, etc.) shall be completely wired and in working condition. Distribution panels shall be in compliance with the approved listing, complete with required breakers, and all unused openings shall be covered with solid covers approved and listed for that purpose. The home is subject to an electrical continuity test to assure that all metallic parts are properly bonded.

(6)

Each bedroom of a home shall have at least one operable window of sufficient size to egress, if necessary.

(7)

The kitchen shall have at least one operating window or other ventilation device.

(8)

Each home shall contain one operable battery-powered smoke detector in each bedroom and the kitchen, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

(9)

All windows and doors shall have screens in place and in good condition, and all glass shall be intact.

Permitting and inspection. A permit and inspection by the enforcement officer shall be required to locate a new or pre-owned manufactured home in Ringgold and the following items are required.

(1)

A valid location decal must be issued by the Catoosa County Tax Commissioner.

(2)

An on-site sewage disposal permit must be obtained from the Catoosa County Health Department or evidence of the availability of public sewer through the proper authority shall be provided.

(3)

The enforcement officer shall provide a satisfactory pre-move inspection, demonstrating compliance with section 9.4(b), then provide a follow-up inspection once the home is relocated and installed.

(4)

A location permit and inspection fee is required as addressed by section 7.7 and upon satisfactory compliance, a certificate of occupancy shall issue.

(c)

In compliance with O.C.G.A. § 36-66-4, any such halfway house location or relocation shall require a public hearing at least six months and not more than nine months prior to the date of final action on any zoning decision (ie. rezoning, annexation, or conditional use review). A sign posted on the subject property and a published notice shall contain a prominent statement that the proposed zoning decision relates to or will relocate a halfway house. The published notice shall be at least six column inches in size and shall not be located in the classified advertising section of the newspaper. The latter posted and published notices shall appear at least 15 days and not more than 45 days prior to the date of this public hearing. The above public hearing is in addition to the public hearing that may be required nearest to making a zoning decision per the requirements of the Ringgold Zoning Procedures and Standards Ordinance.

(d)

A wrecker service with a temporary storage area is permitted in the C-1 and C-2 zone districts provided that: (1) the wreckage storage area shall not project into the front yard and shall be enclosed with a sight impermeable fence, not less than eight feet high; and (2) no signs shall be posted on the fence.

(e)

All cemeteries, even those associated with churches, are required to contain a minimum site area of two acres or more, however, there is no minimum area requirement for a columbarium or mausoleum. Further, there shall be a minimum front setback of 30 feet from all collector or arterials streets adjacent to the perimeter of the cemetery to the nearest grave site or cemetery-related facility.

(f)

Development standards for townhouses and condominiums.

(1)

Separation requirements. No portion of a townhouse/condominium or accessory structure shall be located less than 20 feet to any boundary of the R-T/Z zone.

(2)

Open space between units and buildings. Dwelling unit shall be not less than 50 feet from the front or rear face of another dwelling unit. The unattached side of a building shall be not less than 20 feet from the side face of another such building and not less than 40 feet from the front or rear face of another such building or unit.

(3)

Alignment. No dwelling unit shall be situated so as to face the rear of another dwelling unit unless terrain differences or vegetation will provide effective visual separation.

(4)

Parking and sidewalks. At least two parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit off the public right-of-way. All off-street parking shall be designed and located so that vehicles will not be required to back into a collector or major street. Sidewalks are required according to jurisdictional standards.

(5)

Preservation of common and open space areas. A minimum of ten percent of the site area shall be dedicated to open space, which shall not include areas dedicated to public or private vehicular streets or parking, or any area which is exclusively designed for stormwater detention/retention. Those areas dedicated streets, parking, and stormwater functions are considered common areas. The protection and maintenance of such common/open space areas shall be provided for in the recorded covenants and restrictions running with the land that are to be administered by the homeowner's association created by the land developer.

(6)

Buffer areas. There shall be a buffer area with a minimum depth of 12 feet consisting of a mixture of trees (evergreen) and shrubs. A buffer is required on all sides of the property except that side abutting a public street, unless such adjacent property is developed similarly or already zoned for a similar development.

All property lines abutting R-1 zoned property must have a grass-covered berm with the height determined by review and approval of the site-specific landscaping plan, and consideration given to terrain conditions and existing site-obscuring vegetation. Existing foliage and natural terrain may be considered in lieu of the berm and landscaping if the intent of this section is met.

(7)

Landscaping. A townhouse development fronting on exterior streets must have front yards which are at least 65 percent grass/landscaping with any driveway and/or sidewalk to be composed of concrete or pavers. Landscaping along all property lines fronting exterior streets must be provided subject to review and approval of a site specific landscaping plan.

(8)

Accessory uses. A planned development shall be allowed accessory uses in compliance with requirements of section 4.4. However, accessory uses are prohibited per individual townhouse lot.

(9)

Conversion. Multi-family units and condominiums cannot be converted to townhouses unless the original construction requirements complied with the definition of a townhouse and the subdivision regulations are met.

(10)

Sewage disposal and treatment. All such developments shall be required to provide an approved public sewage treatment system.

(11)

Special access and utility easements. Due to the special nature of these housing types, the planning commission or governing authority may insist on special access easements and other arrangements to provide for adequate serving and maintenance of the structures even though such easements and provisions might not normally be specified in the land subdivision ordinance of the city. These easements and special covenants are to be shown on a subdivision plat at the time of its recording. In addition, deed restrictions or other provisions may be required to assure that any remodeling or reconstruction of destroyed units will be accomplished in a fashion which will be compatible with the remaining units.

(g)

Specific standards for townhouses.

(1)

The development of townhouses involves a subdivision of land and all applicable rules of the subdivision regulations of the City of Ringgold shall apply.

(2)

Not more than ten contiguous townhouses nor fewer than three shall be built in a single building.

(3)

The minimum lot width for a townhouse shall be 30 feet. The minimum width for the portion of the lot on which the townhouse is to be constructed shall be 16 feet, but the minimum average width of a single unit in a contiguous group of three or more units shall be 20 feet.

(h)

Procedures for approval of condominiums and townhouses. A site plan of the proposed development shall be submitted as required in section 9.5. Each site plan shall be prepared by an architect, engineer, or land surveyor whose state registration is current and valid. His seal shall be affixed to the plan submitted.

(i)

Zero lot line developments.

(1)

No windows, doors, or other openings are permitted on the zero lot line side of the structure.

(2)

The minimum side yard, opposite the side of the structure that is either on or within two inches of the side property line, is ten feet.

(3)

Accessory buildings/structures shall not occupy the side yard or the front yard.

(4)

These developments involve a subdivision of land and all applicable rules of the subdivision regulations of the City of Ringgold shall apply.

(j)

Bed and breakfast homes.

(1)

Rooms for rent are within a single-family dwelling occupied by the owner as his/her principal residence.

(2)

The same rental occupants shall not reside in the single-family building for a period longer than seven consecutive days.

(3)

Breakfast is the only meal served and only to overnight guests.

(4)

No person, not resident on the premises, is employed.

(5)

The exterior appearance of the building shall not be altered from its single-family character, except to ensure safety.

(6)

The identification sign shall be no larger than two square feet.

(k)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(1)

Compliance with the same licensing, inspection and taxation requirements as hotels, motels, and restaurants.

(2)

Breakfast is the only meal served and only to overnight guests.

(l)

Flea markets, farmer's markets, produce stands, and similar facilities shall have:

(1)

Permanent sanitary facilities.

(2)

No overnight camping on the property.

(3)

Be located on a street with a classification of major collector or higher.

(4)

Off-street parking is provided.

(5)

Permanent electrical power is provided.

(m)

Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, kennels, and grooming houses shall conduct all boarding activities for pets in an enclosed building. Open exercise areas shall be restricted to the rear yard, fenced, and if the fence is chain-link, then an evergreen buffer, like a hedge, shall be installed between the side and rear lines of the lot and the fence.

(n)

Junk yards or salvage yards are not allowed within 300 feet of a residential or commercial district boundary line. Such use shall not project into the front yard and shall be completely enclosed with a sight impermeable fence or earthen berms not less than eight feet high. In addition, such use shall not be located adjacent to any interstate or arterial route.

(o)

Mini-warehouses shall meet the following criteria:

(1)

Mini-warehousing sites shall not exceed three acres. Each unit shall range in size from a minimum of 30 square feet to a maximum of 400 square feet.

(2)

Building height shall not exceed 12 feet.

(3)

Lighting shall be shielded to direct light onto the uses established and away from adjacent property but of sufficient intensity to discourage vandalism and theft.

(4)

All storage on the property shall be kept within an enclosed building.

(5)

Fencing shall be required around the perimeter of the project. Fences may be erected in any required yard provided the fence is located inside of and not closer than six feet from a boundary property line and such fence shall be constructed with chain-link material. In no event, shall a fence or gate be constructed of wood. Fences shall normally not exceed six feet in height, but the building inspector may in unusual topographic or other similar situations permit a fence not exceeding eight feet in height. Signage shall not be erected upon fencing.

(p)

Extended stay facility. Extended stay facilities are unique in creating a commercial facility environment, like a motel or hotel, where overnight accommodation is provided for community visitors, yet such facilities also provide overnight accommodation to others, who may be working temporary or full-time jobs in the community or choosing such facility for residence as if it were considered a multi-family dwelling. The latter scenarios are thus residential in nature, with some units within the facility functioning and equipped as dwelling units. The following criteria thus apply:

(1)

The minimum lot area is not less than two acres.

(2)

All extended stay facilities shall have a maximum density of 60 guest units per gross acre.

(3)

Not more than ten percent of individual guest rooms shall have registrants who reside in, or occupy any room or rooms within the same licensed facility for more than a 90-day period.

(4)

No permanent business license shall be issued for the conduct of any business from any guest room, nor shall any home occupation function from such guest room.

(5)

Extended stay hotels/motels shall have a landscape plan submitted and approved by the city code enforcement officer, such plan shall be implemented prior to the issuance of a business license.

(6)

Each guest room shall be protected with a sprinkler system approved by the fire marshal or their designee and hard-wired smoke detector shall be provided and installed in each guest unit.

(7)

All guest rooms which have facilities for both the storage and preparation of food shall not have less than 300 square feet of floor area and are limited to a maximum of two persons per such room; however, for all such guest rooms greater than 300 square feet, one additional person shall be allowable per each additional 75 square feet of floor area up to and including a maximum of four persons.

(8)

An indoor or fenced outdoor active recreation area shall be provided. The size of each recreation area shall be calculated at a ratio of five square feet per room with a minimum provision of 600 square feet.

(9)

A minimum of 25 percent of the lot area shall be dedicated to either active or passive open space. The open space shall include active recreation, such as a children's playground area, and/or passive recreation, such as green space and walking paths.

(10)

All such extended stay facilities shall provide a 50-foot undisturbed buffer from any property zoned for multi-family residential or for single family residential purposes.

(q)

Group homes. Groups homes are permitted in the designated residential districts provided that:

(1)

The home is approved and licensed by the State of Georgia Department of Human Resources or any agency through which it acts.

(2)

The outward appearance of a group home shall have the same or similar appearance as that of the dwellings with the same residential district and shall meet the minimum square footage requirement of the district.

(r)

Motor vehicle repair, body shop, and specialty. In the C-2 zone district, all storage of wrecked, disabled, and nonoperational motor vehicles awaiting repair shall be located in the rear yard only, which shall be enclosed by a sight impermeable fence at least six feet high. No parts or waste materials shall be stored outside the enclosed building.

(s)

In the C-1, C-2, and C-3 district, retail sales, displays of merchandise, and storage must be within a completely enclosed building, except for city-sponsored special events, fairs, or parades, where increased pedestrian traffic is intended to enhance the downtown experience.

(t)

Construction of future buildings or new facades in the O-1, C-1 C-2 and C-3 district shall be of brick, three-fourths-inch stucco, fiber cement siding, or EIFS (exterior insulation and finishing system). In the event EIFS is used O-1, C-1 and C-3 a 36-inch-high bulkhead wainscot veneer from the ground up must be constructed of brick, cast stone, manufactured stone, natural stone or custom CMU. Additionally, LP SmartSide siding and Concealed Fastening Metal Wall Systems are permitted in the C-2 zoning district.

(u)

When a new commercial use seeks to occupy a vacant existing building in the C-2 district that has been unoccupied for six months or more and the building does not comply with the façade provisions of section 9-4(u), then the provisions of section 9-4(u) shall apply to such buildings before an occupancy permit is issued for a new use.

(Ord. No. 2014-0224, § 1, 2-24-14; Ord. No. 2017-0925-01, § 1, 9-25-17; Ord. No. 2018-0723-02, § 1, 7-23-18)

Editor's note— The zoning procedures and standards ordinance referenced has not been set out, but is available for review in the office of the city clerk.

A site development plan shall be required for all of the following development types. The purpose is to encourage logical and innovative design and also assure that the proposed development will be compatible with surrounding areas.

• Townhouses (see [section] 9.4(f), et al.).

• Condominiums (see [section] 9.4(f), et al.).

• Zero lot line developments.

• Multi-family developments involving three or more buildings.

• Any business or industrial development that involves shared ingress and egress to the street and parking and loading areas for two or more buildings or three or more tenants or owners in a single parcel.

(a)

Approval procedures. All planned development projects shall be submitted to the zoning administrator and processed in accordance with applicable requirements of the subdivision regulations and/or this ordinance. The zoning administrator may approve any site plan under the provisions of this ordinance where no rezoning, variance, or subdivision plat approval is involved.

If a site plan includes a variance to the requirements of this ordinance or if the zoning administrator denies approval or fails to act within 30 days of submission, the developer may request that the site plan be considered by the board of appeals. The board of appeals as a part of its authority may vary, except for use or density provisions, the terms of this ordinance, where, in its opinion, equal performance can be obtained by means other than those specified herein.

If rezoning a tract is required to accommodate the proposed development, plans required under this section shall be submitted with the rezoning application. Enactment of the zone district change by the mayor and council shall enable the zoning administrator to process the application accordingly.

If the planned development involves the subdivision of a tract or tracts of land within the proposed development, the approval of the site plan and final subdivision plat shall be recommended by the planning commission for said tract or tracts before approval of the development application for said tract or tracts is granted by the mayor and council.

Duration of approval: If initial development and/or building permits are not obtained within a period of one year after approval of a site plan, said site plan approval shall lapse.

(b)

Site/development plan. Prior to development, a minimum of five copies of a site development plan shall be submitted to the zoning administrator. Each site development plan shall be prepared by design professionals and shall include the following information:

(1)

Title block. Name(s) of the proposed development. Names, address(es) and phone numbers of the owner(s) and the designer(s) of the site plan; appropriate professional seals; approval spaces for zoning administrator signature; date and north arrow.

(2)

Date. Date, approximate north arrow and scale.

(3)

Site plan format. All site plans shall be drawn on sheets no larger than 24″ × 36″. If more than one sheet is necessary to cover the proposed development, an index map at a reduced scale shall be provided to key the sheets. (Re: Sheet 1 of 2 and sheet 2 of 2, etc.)

(4)

Scale. The scale of plan shall not be smaller than one inch equals 200 feet.

(5)

Lot/units number and size. Total acreage and proposed number of unit/lots shall be shown; range of unit sizes shall be shown; show building locations, as appropriate.

(6)

Survey boundaries. Surveyed boundaries of the entire tract and the relationship to adjoining properties, public rights-of-way, and easements.

(7)

Location map. A general location map at a scale of one inch equals two thousand feet, indicating existing zoning on or adjacent to the site, adjoining roads and the adjacent areas.

(8)

Access. Scaled location of ingress and egress to the existing streets.

(9)

Contours. Contours with a minimum vertical interval of five feet referred to sea level datum shall be provided for both existing and proposed topography. Areas that have slopes greater than 15 percent shall be identified. (This provision may be waived if topography is substantially level and contours are not necessary for the provision of water and sewer.)

(10)

Existing features. The location and dimensions of existing and platted property lines, streets, buildings, water courses, railroads, bridges, water mains, sewers, culverts, drain pipe, and public utility easements, both on the land to be developed and on that portion of the land immediately adjoining which abuts the land to be developed, and any other pertinent characteristics of the land; the names of adjoining subdivisions or the names of record owners of adjoining parcels; and the zoning of the property.

(11)

Proposed improvements. The names, where appropriate, and locations and dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, sidewalks, easements, buildings, parking, recreation areas and facilities, yards and other open spaces. For units having four bedrooms or more, three parking spaces shall be required per unit.

(12)

Buffers areas. Location, dimensions and treatment of all required buffer, landscaped or planted areas including fences in a site-specific landscaping plan.

(13)

Environmentally sensitive areas. The boundary and elevation of the 100-year floodplain as determined by the past history of flooding or the best available data.

(14)

Architectural sketches. For any building expansion, reconstruction, or new development within a C-1, C-2, and C-3 zone districts, representative sketches of proposed and existing structures shall be required to show the consistency of architectural characteristics such as facade, construction materials, height, roof pitch, and style compared to other buildings in the vicinity.

(15)

Development report. If the proposed development has more than one phase, a report setting forth the proposed development schedule, indicating the sequences of the development, and the approximate time period for completion of each phase shall be required. Statistical or technical data as necessary to accurately describe the proposed development including, but not limited to, the following shall be included in the development report:

a.

Total land area.

b.

Total number of dwelling units and gross density by type of land use.

c.

Amount of space to be occupied by streets and parking areas.

d.

A breakdown of the number of kinds of proposed buildings, including square footage, and the number and range of lot sizes and proposed setback and yard dimensions for typical lots and/or building types.

e.

Deed record names of adjoining property owners or subdivisions.

(16)

Proposed protective covenants. A preliminary outline of proposed protective covenants, including provisions for the organization and financing of a homeowner's association, shall be provided, as applicable.

(c)

Utility and drainage plans. Utility and drainage plans shall be provided including all information required respectively by the appropriate utility provider and Ringgold Public Works Department to determine that water, sewer, and storm drainage improvements will be made and located in accordance with the city requirements. If the lot is served by individual disposal systems then the requirements of the Catoosa County Health Department must be met.

(d)

Soil erosion and sedimentation control. Where applicable, the site development plan shall provide information on soil erosion and sedimentation measures according to the technical standards provided by the Ringgold Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance. Further, regarding state waters the required buffer of 25 feet shall be designated on both sides of the water course.

(e)

Homeowner's association. A declaration of covenants and restrictions that will govern the association shall be submitted as evidence that the association is established before any homes are sold and shall include provisions requiring that:

(1)

Membership must be mandatory for each buyer and any successive buyer.

(2)

The open space restrictions must be permanent, not just for a period of years.

(3)

The association must be responsible for liability insurance, local taxes, and the maintenance of common recreational facilities, street lights, entrance signage, and any other facilities held in common.

(4)

The association must be able to adjust the assessment to meet changing needs.

(Ord. No. 2014-0224, § 1, 2-24-14)