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Roswell City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 3.

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

3.1.1. - AG-43: Agricultural Residential

3.1.1

AG-43 is intended for agricultural and equestrian activity as well as single-family living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 1 acre. Lots typically have access to and are served by a public water supply but do not necessarily have access to public sanitary sewer.

3.1.2. - RS-87: Single-Family Estate

3.1.2

RS-87 is intended for single-family living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 2 acres. Lots typically have access to and are served by a public water supply, but do not necessarily have access to public sanitary sewer. RS-87 implements the Estate Residential and Suburban Residential designations on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan.

3.1.3. - RS-30: Single-Family Estate

3.1.3

RS-30 is intended for single-family living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet. Lots typically have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. RS-30 implements the Estate Residential and Suburban Residential designations on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan.

3.1.4. - RS-18: Single-Family Suburban

3.1.4

RS-18 is intended for single-family living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. RS-18 implements the Suburban Residential designation on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan.

3.1.5. - RS-12: Single-Family Suburban

3.1.5

RS-12 is intended for single-family living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. RS-12 implements the Suburban Residential designation on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan.

3.1.6. - RS-9: Single-Family Small Lot

3.1.6

RS-9 is intended for single-family living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. RS-9 is implements the Suburban Residential designation on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan.

3.1.7. - RS-6: Single-Family Small Lot

3.1.7

RS-6 is intended for single-family living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. RS- 6 implements the Highway 9/ Alpharetta Highway Corridor Commercial, Parkway Village District Overlay, GA 400/Holcomb Bridge Road Node, and Holcomb Bridge Road/SR 140, and Historic Area Town Center/Downtown designations on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan. RS-6 is allowed in other areas as defined by the Comprehensive Plan, only in exceptional situations. RS-6 is only suitable for pre-existing RS-6 sites or Transitional Parcels may be suitable for RS-6 only in exceptional situations.

3.1.8. - RS-4: Single Family Small Lot

3.1.8

RS-4 is intended for single-family living in a detached house with a minimum lot size of 4,000 square feet. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. RS-4 implements the Highway 9/Alpharetta Highway Corridor Commercial, Parkway Village District Overlay, GA 400/Holcomb Bridge Road Node, and Holcomb Bridge Road/SR 140, and Historic Area Town Center/Downtown designations on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan. RS-4 is allowed in other areas as defined by the Comprehensive Plan, only in exceptional situations. RS-4 is only suitable for pre-existing RS-4 sites or preexisting R-TH sites or Transitional Parcels may be suitable for RS-4 only in exceptional situations.

3.1.9. - R-CC: Residential Cottage Court

3.1.9

R-CC is intended for single-family living in a detached house surrounding a common landscaped courtyard. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. R-CC implements the Parkway Village District Overlay, Holcomb Bridge Road/SR 140, and Historic Area Town Center/Downtown designations on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan.

3.1.10. - R-TH: Residential Townhouse

3.1.10

R-TH is intended for residential living in a detached house, attached house, cottage court or townhouse. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. R-TH implements the Parkway Village District Overlay, Holcomb Bridge Road/SR 140, and Historic Area Town Center/Downtown designations on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan.

3.1.11. - RM-2 Residential Multi-Family

3.1.11

RM-2 is intended for residential living in a detached house, attached house, cottage court, townhouse or walk-up flat. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. RM-2 implements the Suburban Residential, Holcomb Bridge Road/SR 140, and Historic Area Town Center/Downtown designations on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan. In Suburban Residential, RM-2 is only suitable for pre-existing multi-family sites.

3.1.12. - RM-3: Residential Multi-Family

3.1.12

RM-3 is intended for residential living in a detached house, attached house, cottage court, townhouse, walk-up flat or stacked flat. Lots have access to both public water supply and public sanitary sewer. RM-3 implements the Suburban Residential, Highway 9/Alpharetta Highway Corridor Commercial, GA 400/Holcomb Bridge Road Node, Holcomb Bridge Road/SR 140, and Historic Area Town Center/Downtown designations on the Future Development Map of the Comprehensive Plan. In Suburban Residential, RM-3 is only suitable for pre-existing multi-family sites.

3.2.1. - Building Types Allowed by District

Building types (as defined in Sec. 2.1.) are allowed by district as shown below.

3.2.1

3.2.2. - Detached House (AG-43, RS-87, -30)

1. Lot and Placement

3.2.2.1

AG-43 RS-87 RS-30
Lot Dimensions
Ⓐ Lot area (min) 43,560 sf 87,120 sf 30,000 sf
Ⓑ Lot width (min) 120' 200' 120'
Coverage
Ⓒ Building coverage (max) 25% 25% 25%
Principal Building Setbacks
Ⓓ Primary street, major/minor (min) 60'/50' 60'/60' 60'/50'
Ⓔ Side street, major/minor (min) 35'/30' 40'/35' 35'/30'
Ⓕ Side interior (min) 15' 25' 15'
Ⓖ Rear (min) 40' 50' 40'
Accessory Structure Setbacks
Ⓗ Primary street, major/minor (min) 70'/60' 70'/70' 70'/60'
Ⓘ Side street, major/minor (min) 35'/30' 40'/35' 35'/30'
Ⓙ Side interior (min) 15' 15' 15'
Ⓚ Rear (min) 20' 20' 20'

 

2. Scale and Activation

3.2.2.2

AG-43 RS-87 RS-30
Building Height
Ⓐ Principal building (max) 35' / 2½ stories 35' / 2½ stories 35' / 2½ stories
Ⓑ Accessory structure (max) 24' 24' 24'
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓒ Front porch, stoop, balcony Allowed Allowed Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓓ Garage door restrictions n/a n/a see Sec. 2.2.19
Ⓔ Front yard parking restrictions n/a n/a see Sec. 2.2.20

 

3.2.3. - Detached House (RS-18, -12)

1. Lot and Placement

3.2.3.1

RS-18 RS-12
Lot Dimensions
Ⓐ Lot area (min) 18,000 sf 12,000 sf
Ⓑ Lot width (min) 100' 85'
Coverage
Ⓒ Building coverage (max) 30% 35%
Principal Building Setbacks
Ⓓ Primary street, major/minor (min) 50'/40' 40'/35'
Ⓔ Side street, major/minor (min) 30'/25' 25'/20'
Ⓕ Side interior (min) 10' 10'
Ⓖ Rear (min) 35' 30'
Accessory Structure Setbacks
Ⓗ Primary street, major/minor (min) 60'/50' 50'/45'
Ⓘ Side street, major/minor (min) 30'/25' 25'/20'
Ⓙ Side interior (min) 10' 10'
Ⓚ Rear (min) 10' 10'

 

2. Scale and Activation

3.2.3.2

RS-18 RS-12
Building Height
Ⓐ Principal building (max) 35' / 2½ stories 35' / 2½ stories
Ⓑ Accessory structure (max) 24' 24'
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓒ Front porch, stoop, balcony Allowed Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓓ Garage door restrictions see Sec. 2.2.19
Ⓔ Front yard parking restrictions see Sec. 2.2.20

 

3.2.4. - Detached House (RS-9)

1. Lot and Placement

3.2.4.1

RS-9
Subdivision
  Common open space (min) 20%
Lot Parameters
Ⓐ Lot area (min) 9,000 sf
Ⓑ Lot width (min) 60'
Ⓒ Building coverage (max) 45%
Principal Building Setbacks
Ⓓ Primary street (min) 20'
Ⓔ Side street (min) 20'
Ⓕ Side interior (min) 7'
Ⓖ Rear (min) 20'
Accessory Structure Setbacks
Ⓗ Primary street (min) 40'
Ⓘ Side street (min) 20'
Ⓙ Side interior (min) 10'
Ⓚ Rear (min) 10'
Ⓚ Alley 4' or 20' min

 

2. Scale and Activation

3.2.4.2

RS-9
Building Height
Ⓐ Principal building (max) 35' / 2½ stories
Ⓑ Accessory structure (max) 24'
Ground Floor Elevation
Ⓒ 20' or less from front property line (min) 2'
Ⓒ More than 20' from front property line (min) n/a
Pedestrian Access
Ⓓ Entrance facing primary street Required
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓔ Front porch, stoop, balcony Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓕ Garage door restrictions see Sec. 2.2.19
Ⓖ Front yard parking restrictions see Sec. 2.2.20

 

3.2.5. - Detached House (RS-6, -4, R-CC, R-TH, RM-2, -3)

1. Lot and Placement

3.2.5.1

RS-6 RS-4,
R-CC,
R-TH,
RM-2, -3
Subdivision
  Common open space (min) 20% 20%
Lot Parameters
Ⓐ Lot area (min) 6,000 sf 6,000 sf
Ⓐ Lot area, alley-loaded (min) 4,000 sf
Ⓑ Lot width (min) 50' 50'
Ⓑ Lot width, alley-loaded (min) 40'
Ⓒ Building coverage (max) 55% 60%
Principal Building Setbacks
Ⓓ Primary street (min) 20' 15'
  R-TH, RM-2, RM-3 10'
Ⓔ Side street (min) 20' 15'
  R-TH, RM-2, RM-3 10'
Ⓕ Side interior (min) 7' 5'
Ⓖ Rear (min) 20' 20'
Accessory Structure Setbacks
Ⓗ Primary street (min) 40' 40'
Ⓘ Side street (min) 20' 15'
Ⓙ Side interior (min) 10' 10'
Ⓚ Rear (min) 10' 10'
Ⓚ Alley 4' or 20' min 4' or 20' min

 

2. Scale and Activation

3.2.5.2

RS-6 RS-4,
R-CC,
R-TH,
RM-2, -3
Building Height
Ⓐ Principal building (max) 35' / 2½ stories 35' / 2½ stories
Ⓑ Accessory structure (max) 24' 24'
Ground Floor Elevation
Ⓒ 20' or less from front property line (min) 2' 2'
Ⓒ More than 20' from front property line (min) n/a n/a
Pedestrian Access
Ⓓ Entrance facing primary street Required Required
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓔ Front porch, stoop, balcony Allowed Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓕ Garage door restrictions see Sec. 2.2.19
Ⓖ Front yard parking restrictions see Sec. 2.2.20

 

3.2.6. - Carriage House (AG-43, RS-87, -30, -18, -12)

1. Lot and Placement

3.2.6.1

AG-43
RS-87
RS-30
RS-18
RS-12
Lot Dimensions
Ⓐ Lot area (min) same as principal same as principal
Ⓑ Lot width (min) same as principal same as principal
Ⓒ Lot depth (min) 150' 150'
Coverage
Ⓓ Building coverage (max) same as principal same as principal
Ⓔ Conditioned space (max) 1,000 sf 700 sf
Ⓕ Building separation (min) 20' 20'
Building Setbacks
Ⓖ Primary street (min) 70' 60'
Ⓗ Side street (min) 40' 30'
Ⓘ Side interior (min) 15' 10'
Ⓙ Rear (min) 20' 15'
Ⓙ Alley n/a n/a

 

2. Scale and Activation

3.2.6.2

RS-87
RS-30
RS-18
RS-12
Building Height
Ⓐ Height (max) 24' 24'
Ⓑ Wall plate height (max) n/a n/a
Vehicle Access
Ⓒ Additional on-site parking (min) 1 space 1 space
Ⓓ Garage door restrictions see Sec. 2.2.19

 

(Ord. No. 2023-04-08, § 1, 4-24-2023)

3.2.7. - Attached House

1. Lot and Placement

3.2.7.1

Lot Dimensions
Ⓐ Lot area per unit (min) 5,500 sf
Ⓐ Lot area per unit, alley-loaded (min) 3,000 sf
Ⓑ Lot width (min) 50'
Ⓑ Lot width, alley-loaded (min) 30'
Coverage
Ⓒ Building coverage (max) 70%
Principal Building Setbacks
Ⓓ Primary street (min) 15'
  R-TH, RM-2, RM-3 10'
Ⓔ Side street (min) 15'
  R-TH, RM-2, RM-3 10'
Ⓕ Side interior (min) 5'
Ⓖ Rear (min) 20'
Accessory Structure Setbacks
Ⓗ Primary street (min) 40'
Ⓘ Side street (min) 15'
Ⓙ Side interior (min) 5'
Ⓚ Rear (min) 10'
Ⓚ Alley 4' or 20' min

 

2. Scale and Activation

3.2.7.2

Building Height
Ⓐ Principal building (max) 35' / 2½ stories
Ⓑ Accessory structure (max) 24'
Ground Floor Elevation
Ⓒ 20' or less from front property line (min) 2'
Ⓒ More than 20' from front property line (min) n/a
Pedestrian Access
Ⓓ Entrance facing primary street Required
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓔ Front porch, stoop, balcony Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓕ Garage door restrictions see Sec. 2.2.19
Ⓖ Front yard parking restrictions see Sec. 2.2.20

 

3.2.8. - Cottage Court

1. Lot

3.2.8.1

Site Dimensions
Ⓐ Site area (min) 22,500 sf
Ⓑ Site area per unit (min) 4,500 sf
Ⓒ Units per site (min/max) 5/9
Ⓓ Site width (min) 150'
Ⓔ Site depth (min) 150'
Lot Dimensions
Ⓕ Lot area (min) 1,200 sf
Coverage
  Building coverage (max) 60%
Courtyard
Ⓖ Area (min) 3,000 sf
Ⓗ Courtyard area per unit (min) 600 sf
Ⓘ Width (min) 40'
A cottage lot abutting a courtyard that meets the above standards meets the platting requirements for frontage on an improved public street.

 

2. Placement

3.2.8.2

Building Setbacks
Ⓐ Primary street - principal buildings (min) 15'
  R-TH, RM-2, RM-3 10'
Ⓑ Primary street - accessory structures (min) 30'
Ⓒ Side street (min) 15'
  R-TH, RM-2, RM-3 10'
Ⓓ Side interior (min) 5'
Ⓔ Rear (min) 10'
Ⓕ Alley 4' or 20' min
Courtyard Encroachment
Ⓕ Porch including steps (max) 6'
Ⓕ Balcony (max) 6'
Placement Limitations
Ⓖ Building separation (min) 6'
Ⓗ Principal building footprint (max) 1,200 sf

 

3. Scale

3.2.8.3

Building Height
Ⓐ Principal building - height (max) 24' / 1½ stories
Ⓑ Principal building - wall plate height (max) 18'
Ⓒ Accessory structure - height (max) 18'
Ground Floor Elevation
Ⓓ Ground floor elevation (min) 2'

 

4. Activation

3.2.8.4

Pedestrian Access
Ⓐ Entrance facing primary street Required for end units
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓑ Front porch, stoop, balcony Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓒ No parking between the building and the street

 

3.2.9. - Townhouse

1. Lot

3.2.9.1

Site Dimensions
Ⓐ Site area (min) 6,000 sf
Ⓑ Site width (min) 70'
Lot Dimensions
Ⓒ Lot area (min) 1,500 sf
Ⓓ Building coverage (max) 75%
Ⓔ Unit width (min) 20'
Site Parameters
Ⓕ Landscape Open Space (min) 40%

 

2. Placement

3.2.9.2

Building Setbacks
Ⓐ Primary street - principal buildings (min) 10'
Ⓑ Primary street - accessory structures (min) 40'
Ⓒ Side street (min) 10'
Ⓓ Side interior (min) 5'
Ⓔ Rear (min) 20'
Ⓔ Alley 4' or 20' min
Build-to Zone (BTZ)
Ⓕ Primary street (min/max) 10'/20'
Ⓖ Building in primary street BTZ (min % of lot width) 70%
Building Length
Ⓗ R-TH: Number of units permitted in any one row (max) 4 Rear-Loaded
10' min building separation

 

3. Scale

3.2.9.3

Building Height
Ⓐ Principal building (max)
  R-TH, RM-2 35' / 2½ stories
  RM-3 45' / 3½ stories
  Reduced height may be required when abutting a protected district (see Sec. 3.3.)
Ⓑ Accessory structure (max) 24'
Ground Floor Elevation
Ⓒ Ground floor elevation (min) 2'
Story Height
Ⓓ Ground story height, floor to ceiling (min) 9'
Ⓔ Upper story height, floor to ceiling (min) 9'

 

4. Activation

3.2.9.4

Transparency
Ⓐ Ground story, primary/side street (min) 20%
Ⓑ Upper story, primary/side street (min) 20%
Ⓒ Blank wall area, primary/side street (max) 30'
Pedestrian Access
Ⓓ Entrance facing primary street (each ground floor unit) Required
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓔ Front porch, stoop, balcony, forecourt Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓕ Parking location options see Sec. 2.2.19
Ⓖ Front yard parking restrictions see Sec. 2.2.20

 

(Ord. No. 2023-03-04, § 3, 3-27-2023; Ord. No. 2023-03-05, § 8, 3-27-2023)

3.2.10. - Walk-Up Flat

1. Lot

3.2.10.1

Lot Dimensions
Ⓐ Lot area (min) 12,500 sf
Ⓑ Lot width (min) 100'
Lot Parameters
Ⓒ Landscape open space (min) 45%
Ⓓ Dwelling units per building (max) 8

 

2. Placement

3.2.10.2

Building Setbacks
Ⓐ Primary street (min) 10'
Ⓑ Side street (min) 10'
Ⓒ Side interior (min) 10'
Ⓓ Rear (min) 20'
Ⓓ Alley (min) 5'
Build-to Zone (BTZ)
Ⓔ Primary/side street (min/max) 10'/20'
Ⓕ Building in primary street BTZ (min % of lot width) 70%
Ⓖ Building in side street BTZ (min % of lot width) 35%

 

3. Scale

3.2.10.3

Building Height
Ⓐ Building height (max) 35' / 2½ stories
Ground Floor Elevation
Ⓑ Ground floor elevation (min) 2'
Story Height
Ⓒ Ground story height, floor to ceiling (min) 9'
Ⓓ Upper story height, floor to ceiling (min) 9'

 

4. Activation

3.2.10.4

Transparency
Ⓐ Ground story, primary/side street (min) 20%
Ⓑ Upper story, primary/side street (min) 20%
Ⓒ Blank wall area, primary/side street (max) 30'
Pedestrian Access
Ⓓ Entrance facing primary street Required
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓔ Front porch, stoop, balcony, forecourt Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓕ No parking between the building and the street

 

(Ord. No. 2023-03-04, § 4, 3-27-2023)

3.2.11. - Stacked Flat

1. Lot

3.2.11.1

Lot Dimensions
Ⓐ Lot area (min) 17,500 sf
Ⓑ Lot width (min) 100'
Lot Parameters
Ⓒ Landscape open space (min) 45%

 

2. Placement

3.2.11.2

Building Setbacks
Ⓐ Primary street (min) 10'
Ⓑ Side street (min) 10'
Ⓒ Side interior (min) 10'
Ⓓ Rear (min) 10
Ⓓ Alley (min) 5'
Build-to Zone (BTZ)
Ⓔ Primary/side street (min/max) 10'/20'
Ⓕ Building in primary street BTZ (min % of lot width) 70%
Ⓖ Building in side street BTZ (min % of lot width) 35%

 

3. Scale

3.2.11.3

Building Height
Ⓐ Building height (max) 45' / 3½ stories
  An additional 2 stories may be allowed through the conditional use process (see Sec. 13.4.).
  Reduced height may be required when abutting a protected district (see Sec. 3.3.)
Ground Floor Elevation
Ⓑ Ground floor elevation (min) 2'
Story Height
Ⓒ Ground story height, floor to ceiling (min) 9'
Ⓓ Upper story height, floor to ceiling (min) 9'

 

4. Activation

3.2.11.4

Transparency
Ⓐ Ground story, primary/side street (min) 20%
Ⓑ Upper story, primary/side street (min) 20%
Ⓒ Blank wall area, primary/side street (max) 30'
Pedestrian Access
Ⓓ Entrance facing primary street Required
Ⓔ Entrance spacing along primary street (max) 150'
Permitted Building Elements
Ⓕ Front porch, stoop, balcony, awning/canopy, forecourt Allowed
Vehicle Access
Ⓖ No parking between the building and the street

 

(Ord. No. 2023-03-04, § 5, 3-27-2023)

3.3.1. - Applicability

Neighborhood compatibility measures are required when indicated in the table in Sec. 10.2.3.

3.3.2. - Landscape Buffers

A landscape buffer is required when indicated in the table in Sec. 10.2.3

3.3.3. - Building Setbacks

Where a neighborhood compatibility buffer applies, all building and structure setbacks are measured from the interior edge of the landscape buffer. In no case can a building be placed less than 10 feet from the interior edge of the buffer.

3.3.3

3.3.4. - Bulk Plane

A.

A building must not extend into a 30-degree angular plane projecting over the subject property measured from a height of 35 feet at the side interior or rear setback line. Setbacks are measured from the interior edge of the landscape buffer.

3.3.4

B.

The bulk plane ends at any public street (not including an alley) or 150 feet from the protected district property line, whichever is less.

3.4.1. - Use Categories

A.

In order to regulate a variety of similar uses, use categorizes have been established for principal uses. Use definitions and limited use standards for both principal and accessory uses are specified in Article 9. Uses not listed may be interpreted by the Zoning Director under Sec. 9.1.2.

B.

Principal and accessory uses allowed by district are shown in the table below.

3.4.2. - Use Table

A.

Permitted Use (P). Indicates a use is permitted in the respective district. The use is also subject to all other applicable requirements of this UDC.

B.

Limited Use (L). Indicates a use is permitted in the respective district, subject to a use standard found in the right-hand column of the use table. The use is also subject to all other applicable requirements of this UDC.

C.

Conditional Use (C). Indicates a use may be permitted in the respective district only where approved by the City Council in accordance with Sec. 13.4. Conditional uses are subject to all other applicable requirements of this UDC, including any applicable use standards, except where the use standards are expressly modified by the Mayor and City Council as part of the conditional use permit approval.

D.

Use Not Permitted. A "—" in a cell indicates that a use is not permitted in the respective district.

Use Category
 Specific Use
RESIDENTIAL Definition/
Standards
AG-43RS-87RS-30RS-18RS-12RS-9RS-6RS-4R-CCR-THRM-2RM-3
Open Uses
All agriculture, as listed below: 9.2.1.A.
 Community garden L L L L L L L L L L L L 9.2.1.B.
 Timber harvesting P 9.2.1.C.
 Urban farm L L C 9.2.1.D.
Residential Uses
All household living, as listed below: 9.3.1.A.
 Single-family P P P P P P P P P P P P 9.3.1.B.
 Two-family P P P 9.3.1.C.
 Townhouse P P P 9.3.1.D.
 Multi-family/Apartment C C 9.3.1.E.
 Multi-family/Condominium C C 9.3.1 E.
 Manufactured home C 9.3.1.F.
All group living, as listed below: 9.3.2.A.
 Continuing care retirement community 9.3.2.B.
 Group home L L L L L L L L L L L L 9.3.2.C.
 Hospice 9.3.2.D.
 Institutional residential (up to 18 residents) C C 9.3.2.E.
 Institutional residential (more than 18 residents) C C 9.3.2.E.
 Monastery, convent 9.3.2.F.
 Rooming house 9.3.2.G.
All social service and educational 9.3.3.A.
Public/Institutional Uses
All civic, as listed below: 9.4.1.A.
 College, university 9.4.1.B.
 Club or lodge, nonprofit 9.4.1.C.
 Museum, library 9.4.1.D.
 Nonprofit service organization 9.4.1.E.
 Place of worship 9.4.1.F.
 Public use 9.4.1.G.
 School, private (K-12) 9.4.1.H.
 School, public (K-12) 9.4.1.I.
 School, special 9.4.1.J.
All parks and open space, as listed below: 9.4.2.A.
 Cemetery 9.4.2.B.
 Community recreation L L L L L L L L L L L L 9.4.2.C.
 Conservation area P P P P P P P P P P P P 9.4.2.D.
 Golf course 9.4.2.E.
 Park, recreation field (up to 2 acres) P P P P P P P P P P P P 9.4.2.F.
 Park, recreation field (more than 2 acres) 9.4.2.F.
 Reservoir, water supply, water well P P P P P P P P P P P P 9.4.2.G.
All major utilities, except as listed below 9.4.3.A.
 Telecommunication tower L 9.4.3.B.
All minor utilities L L L L L L L L L L L L 9.4.4.A./B.
Commercial Uses
All day care, as listed below: 9.5.1.A.
 Adult care center (up to 4 aging adults) L L L L L L L L L L L 9.5.1.B.
 Adult care center (more than 4 aging adults) 9.5.1.B.
 Day care center 9.5.1.C.
All indoor recreation, except as listed below: 9.5.2.A.
 Adult business 9.5.2.B.
 Gym, health spa, yoga studio 9.5.2.C.
 School of the arts 9.5.2.D.
 Shooting range 9.5.2.E.
 Special event facility 9.5.2.F.
All medical 9.5.3.A.
All office, except as listed below: 9.5.4.A.
 Bail bonds 9.5.4.B.
 Call center 9.5.4.C.
 Radio, TV station, recording studio 9.5.4.D.
 Trade, vocational, business school 9.5.4.E.
All outdoor recreation, except as listed below: 9.5.5.A.
 Golf driving range L C 9.5.5.B.
 Riding stable L L C 9.5.5.C.
 Rowing club, boat rental 9.5.5.D.
All overnight lodging, as listed below: 9.5.6.A.
 Bed and breakfast (up to 6 rooms) 9.5.6.B.
 Boutique hotel (7 to 30 rooms) 9.5.6.C.
 Hotel/motel (more than 30 rooms) 9.5.6.E.
All parking, as listed below: 9.5.7.A.
 Commercial parking 9.5.7.B.
 Remote parking 9.5.7.C.
All personal service, except as listed below: 9.5.8.A./D.
 Animal care (indoor) 9.5.8.B.
 Animal care (outdoor) 9.5.8.C.
All restaurants 9.5.9.A./C.
All retail sales, except as listed below: 9.5.10.A./G.
 Art gallery 9.5.10.B.
 Convenience store w/ gas pumps 9.5.10.C.
 Convenience store w/o gas pumps 9.5.10.D.
 Pawnshop 9.5.10.E.
 Title loans, check cashing 9.5.10.F.
All vehicle sales/rental, as listed below: 9.5.11.A.
 Vehicle rental 9.5.11.B.
 Vehicle sales and leasing, new 9.5.11.C.
 Vehicle sales and leasing, used 9.5.11.D.
 Vehicle storage 9.5.11.E.
Industrial Uses
All light industrial, except as listed below: 9.6.1.A.
 Contractors storage 9.6.1.C.
 Detention center, jail, prison (private) 9.6.1.D.
 Microbrewery 9.6.1.F.
All light manufacturing 9.6.2.A.
All research and development 9.6.3.A.
All self-service storage 9.6.4.A.
All vehicle service and repair, as listed below: 9.6.5.A.
 Car wash 9.6.5.B.
 Vehicle repair, minor 9.6.5.C.
 Vehicle repair, major 9.6.5.D.
 Vehicle repair, commercial vehicle 9.6.5.E.
All warehouse and distribution 9.6.6.A.
Accessory Uses
 Accessory uses not otherwise listed below, as determined by the Zoning Director: P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 9.1.3
 Accessory apartment, attached C L L L L Sec. 9.7.1
 Carriage house (existing lot) C C C C C Sec. 9.7.2
 Carriage house (lot subdivided after effective date of this code) C C C C C Sec. 9.7.2
 Car wash Sec. 9.7.3
 Donation bin L Sec. 9.7.4
 Drive-thru facility Sec. 9.7.5
 Family day care home L L L L L L L L L L L L Sec. 9.7.6
 Farmers' Market Sec. 9.7.7
 Garden L L L L L L L L L L L L Sec. 9.7.8
 Greenhouse, non-commercial P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 9.7.9
 Helicopter landing area Sec. 9.7.10
 Home occupation L L L L L L L L L L L L Sec. 9.7.11
 Horse stable, non-commercial L L L Sec. 9.7.12
 Kennel, hobby L L C Sec. 9.7.13
 Livestock raising L L L Sec. 9.7.14
 Outdoor dining Sec. 9.7.15
 Outdoor display Sec. 9.7.16
 Outdoor kitchen P P P P P P P P P P L L Sec. 9.7.17
 Outdoor storage, limited Sec. 9.7.18
 Outdoor storage, general Sec. 9.7.19
 Parking, on-site P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 9.7.21
 Poultry raising L L L L L L L L L L L L Sec. 9.7.22
 Recreational vehicle parking L L L L L L L L L L L L Sec. 9.7.23
 Solar panels, wind turbines, rainwater collection systems P P P P P P P P P P P P Sec. 9.7.24
 Swimming pool L L L L L L L L L L L L Sec. 9.7.25

 

Key: P = Permitted Use
L = Limited Use
C = Conditional Use
— = Use Not Permitted

(Ord. No. 2022-07-07, § 1, 7-11-2022)

3.5.1. - Purpose

The purpose of the Planned Residential Development (PRD) is to:

A.

Allow one or more properties to be planned as a unit with development standards tailored to the site.

B.

Provide maximum flexibility and diversification in the development of the property.

C.

Maintain consistency with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and all subsequent amendments and updates.

D.

Protect the integrity and character of residential uses of the City.

E.

Encourage efficient use of land for preservation of sensitive environmental areas such as open space areas and topographic features.

F.

Provide for effective development of public facilities and services for the site.

G.

Encourage use of design features to achieve development that is compatible with the area.

H.

Allow for creative and imaginative design that will promote amenities beyond those expected in conventional developments.

3.5.2. - Intent

The intent of Planned Residential Development (PRD) is to create a more desirable use of the land, a more coherent and coordinated development, and a better physical environment that would otherwise be possible under a single zoning district or combination of zoning districts.

3.5.3. - Applicability

A.

The provisions of this Section are applicable to property upon designation of the site as a Planned Residential Development by the Mayor and City Council pursuant Sec. 13.4. A Planned Residential Development (PRD) is established by rezoning the property and adopting a Development Plan. The Development Plan establishes regulations for the use, development, improvement and maintenance of the property, and must be adopted in accordance with Sec. 13.4.

B.

The Development Plan establishes the permitted, conditionally permitted and accessory uses; site plan, including the site area; maximum number of residential units by type and nonresidential square footage, square footage of residential units; preliminary landscaping plan, development regulations; architectural standards; phasing plan, if applicable; statement regarding consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and all other applicable plans; traffic study; other information necessary for the for the substantive and environmental review of the proposed project; and any other information deemed necessary by the Zoning Director.

3.5.4. - Development Plan

The Development Plan is the zoning control document for features depicted graphically. The site plan approved with the rezoning must be adhered to for Planned Residential Development (PRD). Guidelines for preparing site plans are available from the Zoning Director. The site plan will become the Development Plan if the requested rezoning is approved by the City Council. The site plan or Development Plan does not substitute for plans that are required as a prerequisite for applying for any other development-related permits.

A.

Uses Permitted

1.

Single-family dwelling.

2.

Two-family dwelling.

3.

Townhouse.

4.

Multi-family.

5.

Golf, country club, clubhouse, pool and recreation courts.

6.

Accessory uses permitted in a Planned Residential Development shall be the same as permitted in the RS-18 zoning district.

B.

Lot Dimensions

1.

Site area (min) - 10 contiguous acres.

2.

Lot width (min) - as specified in conditions.

3.

Lot depth (min) - as specified in conditions.

4.

Lot size (min) - 9,000 sf (single-family dwelling)

C.

Coverage

1.

Building Coverage (max) - 75%.

2.

Open Space/Amenities Area (min) - 25%.

3.

Building Separation (min) - as specified by the Building Codes.

D.

Building Setbacks (Principal and Accessory)

1.

Primary Street - as specified in conditions.

2.

Side Street - as specified in conditions.

3.

Side Interior - as specified in conditions.

4.

Rear - as specified in conditions.

5.

Alley - as specified in conditions

E.

Building Heights

1.

Principal Building (max)

a.

Detached house/carriage house/cottage court - 35 feet / 2 ½ stories.

b.

Multi-family - 45 feet / 3 ½ stories.

c.

Heights may be increased by conditional use in accordance with Sec. 13.4.

2.

Accessory Structure - 24 feet.

F.

Vehicle Access

1.

Garage door restrictions - see Sec. 2.2.19.

2.

Front yard parking restrictions - see Sec. 2.2.20.

3.

No parking between the building and street for multi-family buildings.

G.

Permitted Building Elements

1.

Front porch.

2.

Stoop.

3.

Balcony.

4.

Forecourt.

H.

Other Minimum Requirements

1.

At least 25% of the site designated as a Planned Residential Development (PRD) must be devoted to open space and recreation uses.

2.

Landscape buffers, in accordance with Sec. 10.2.4 apply between the development parcel and adjacent properties.

I.

Non-Specified Accessory Structure Setbacks. For accessory structure setbacks not specified in the PRD conditions, all accessory structures must be located in the side or rear yard and be set back at least 10 feet from the side or rear property line.

(Ord. No. 2017-03-01, § 1, 3-13-2017)

3.5.6. - Martin's Landing

3.5.6

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
Hillside unit one 60' 20' 10' 0' 25'
Hillside F-1 75' 35' 20' 7' 25'
Hillside F-2 75' 35' 20' 7' 25'
Hillside F-3 20' or 35' 20' 7' 25'
Avistele @ Martins Landing 30' 40' 0' 10'
North Pond East -1 85' 35' 20' 7' 30'
North Pond East - 2 85' 35' 20' 20' 30'
North Pond East - 3 85' 35' 20' 7' 30'
Northshore - 1 100' 40' 20' 10' 35"
Northshore - 2 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Northshore -3 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Northshore - 4 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Parkside - 1 35' 7.5' 30'
Parkside - 2 35' 7.5' 30'
Parkside - 3A 35' 7.5' 30'
Parside - 3B 35' 7.5' 30'
Parkside - 3C 35' 7.5' 30'
Six Branches - 1 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Six Branches - 2 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Six Branches - 3 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Six Branches - 4 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Six Branches - 5 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Six Branches - 6 100' 40' 20' 10' 35'
Southshore B - 1 120' 40' 30' 15' 35'
Southshore B-2 120' 40' 30' 15' 35'
Southshore B-3 120' 40' 30' 15' 35'
Southshore B-4 120' 40' 30' 15' 35'
Southshore B-5 120' 40' 30' 15' 35'
Lakeview Patio Homes 20' 0' 20'

 

3.5.7. - Horseshoe Bend

3.5.7

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
Unit one - phase one 20' 30' 10' 35'
Unit one - phase two 35' 30' 10' 35'
Unit one - phase three 35' 30' 10' 35'
Unit one - phase four 20' or 35' 30' 10' 35'
Unit one - phase five 30' 30' 10' 35'
Area A - phase one 35' 30' 10' 35'
Area A - phase two 35' 30' 10' 35'
Brookside - phase one 35' 30' 7.5' 5'
Brookside - phase two 40' 30' 7.5' 5'
Clubside 20' 40' 15' b/w bldg 0' 5'
Areas E and H 40' 30' 10' 35'
Pod 12 (The Estates) 85' 40' 7.5' 7' 30'/35'
Estates Pod 2 sections 2,3,4 85' 35' 20' 8' 35'
Area F - phase one 85' 35' 8' 8' 35'
Area F - phase two & three 85' 35' 8' 8' 35'
Area G-2 phase one 35' 30' 7.5' 35'
Area G-2 phase two 35' 30' 7.5' 35'
Glens of Horseshoe Bend 60' 40' 10' 5' 25'/20'
Heritage at Horseshoe Bend None 40' 30' 7.5' 5'
Area J-1 40' 30' 7.5' 35'
Area L 40' 30' 7.5' 35'
Lake Villas 40' 0' 0' 5'
Pod 2 85' 40' 20' 20'
Pod 2 - phase one 45' 40' 0' 0' 5'
Pod 2 - phase three 85' 40' 8' 8' 35'
Pod 3 - phase two 85' 40' 7.5' 7.5' 35'
Pod 3- phase three 85' 40' 8' 7.5' 35'
Pod 4 - phase one 85' 40' 7.5' 7.5' 35'
Pod 4 -phase two 85' 20' 7.5' 7.5' 35'
Pod 5 -phase one 85' 5' 10' 6' 5'
Pod 7 - phase one 35' 5' 0' 0' 5'
Pod 7 - phase three 5' 10' 0' 5'
Pod 7 - phase two A 85' 5' 0' 0' 5'
Pod 7 - phase two B 45' 5' 0' 0' 5'
River Highlands @ HB 20' 5' 15' b/w bldgs 0' 5'
Belmont @ HB 60' 20' 15' 5' 20'
The Manors @ HB 60' 40' 10' 10' 40'

 

3.5.8. - Ellard

3.5.8

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
Unit one 8,000 SF lot - 60' 10' 10' b/w bldgs 20'
Unit two 9,000 SF lot - 70' 10' 10' b/w bldgs 20'
Unit three 10,000 SF lot - 80' 10' 10' b/w bldgs 20'

 

3.5.9. - Heatherton

3.5.9

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
SF 20' 0' 0' 20'
Duplex 20' 0' 0' 20'
TH 20' 0' 0' 20'

 

3.5.10. - Willow Springs

3.5.10

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
Unit one 50' 10' 35'
Unit two 50' 10' 35'
Unit three 50' 10' 35'
Unit four (Block A) 50' 10' 35'
Unit four-two 10' 0' / 10' b/w bldgs 10'
Unit five 40' 30' 10' 35'
Unit seven 35' 30' 10' 35'
Unit eight 40' 30' 10' 35'
Unit nine 40' 30' 10' 35'
Unit ten 35' 30' 10' 35'
Unit eleven 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit thirteen 20' 20' 6' 30'
Unit fourteen 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit sixteen 100' 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit seventeen 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit eighteen 50' 30' 10' 35'
Unit nineteen 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit twenty 100' 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit twenty-two A 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit twenty-two B 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit twenty-three phase one 40' 30' 10' 30'
Unit twenty-four 70' 10' 0' / 10' b/w bldgs 5' or 20'

 

3.5.11. - Saddle Creek

3.5.11

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
Unit 1 50'/60' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 1-7 50' 25' 10' 35'
Unit 2 60' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 2-5 50' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 3 50' 30' 10' 35'
Unit 3-5 50'/60' 10' 10' 35'/120'
when adj. to
Crabapple Rd
Unit 3-7 50' 30' 10' 35'/100' when
adj. to Houze Rd
Unit 4 60' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 4-7 35' 25' 10' 35'
Unit 5-1 50' 30' 15' 35'
Unit 5-2 50' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 5-3 50' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 6 50' 30' 10' 35'
Unit 7-1 50' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 7-2 50' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 7-3 50' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 7-4 35' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 8 50' 10' 10' 35'/100' when adj. to Houze Rd
Unit 9-1 40'/50' 10' 10' 35'/100' when adj. to Houze Rd
Unit 9-2 50' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 9-3 40'/50' 10' 10' 35'
Unit 9-4 40'/50' 10' 10' 35'

 

(Ord. No. 2019-01-02, § 1, 1-14-2019)

3.5.12. - Crabapple

3.5.12

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
Walk 20' 5' 5' 20'
Creek 20' 5' 5' 20'
Lake 20' 5' 5' 20'
Parc 20' 5' 5' 20'

 

3.5.13. - Edenwilde

3.5.13

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
Unit one 70'/85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'
Unit one-B 85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'
Unit two-A 70' 35' 20' 7' 25'
Unit two-B 85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'
Unit two-C 85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'
Unit two-D 85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'
Unit three 70'/85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'
Unit four-A and five 70'/85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'
Unit four-B 70'/85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'
Unit six 70'/85' 35' 20' 7' 25'/50'

 

3.5.14. - Sentinel on the River

3.5.14

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear
All phases 40' 20' 7 30'

 

3.5.15. - Crabapple Pointe

3.5.15

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side
(interior)
Bldg. Sep. (min) Rear
All 0' 0' 0 10' 30' Minimum heated floor
area of 2,200 SF

 

3.5.16. - Alstead

3.5.16

Lot (min) Setbacks (min) Bldg. Sep.
Phase Name Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear (min)
Lots 50-59 35' 0' 0' 0' 0' 10'
Lots 65-77 35' 0' 0' 0' 0' 10'
Remaining Lots 50' 0' 0' 0' 0' 10'

 

3.5.17. - Nesbit Lakes

3.5.17

Lot (min) Setbacks (min)
Phase Name Width at Bldg Line Size (sq. ft.) Front Side Side (corner) Rear Total Units
Unit 1-2 85' 10,000 30' 7.5' 20' 30' 44
Unit 2-1 80' 10,000 25' 7.5' 20' 30' 21
Unit 2-2 85' 10,000 30' 7.5' 20' 30' 30
Unit 3 85' 10,000 30' 7.5' 20' 30' 24
Unit 4 85' 10,000 30' 7.5' 20' 30' 39
Unit 5 85' 10,000 30' 7.5' 20' 30' 22
Unit 6-1 100' 10,000 30' 7.5 20' 30' 26
Unit 6-2 85' 10,000 30' 7.5' 20' 30' 27
Phase II 85' at ROW 12,000 30' 10' 20' 30' 68 approved
on 3/19/15

 

3.5.18. - Roswell Green

3.5.18

Lot (min) Setbacks (min) Bldg. Sep.
Width Front Side (street) Side (interior) Rear (min)
35' 30' 30' 10' 25' 10'