South Fulton City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 101.- Title and authority.
- Sec. 102. - Adoption.
- Sec. 103. - Purpose.
- Sec. 104. - Applicability.
- Sec. 105. - Nonconformities.
- Sec. 105.01. - Nonconforming development; in general.
- Sec. 105.02. - Nonconforming lots.
- Sec. 105.03. - Nonconforming use of land.
- Sec. 105.04. - Nonconforming use of structures.
- Sec. 105.05. - Nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 105.06. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 105.07. - Rezoning which results in nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 105.08. - Exemptions due to state or city action.
- Sec. 106. - Administration, interpretation and enforcement.
- Sec. 107. - Violation and penalties.
ARTICLE 2
- USE OF LAND
Sections
- Sec. 201.- Purpose of Article 2.
- Sec. 202. - Zoning districts; established.
- Sec. 203. - Conversion of previous zoning districts.
- Sec. 204. - Conformity with zoning district regulations.
- Sec. 205. - Official zoning map.
- Sec. 206. - Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 206.01. - Districts, uses, and development standards; generally.
- Sec. 206.02. - Residential zoning districts; purpose.
- Sec. 206.03. - Agricultural zoning districts; purpose.
- Sec. 206.04. - Commercial zoning districts; purpose.
- Sec. 206.05. - Mixed use zoning districts; purpose.
- Sec. 206.06. - Industrial zoning districts; purpose.
- Sec. 207. - Uses Allowed in Each Zoning District.
ARTICLE 3
- RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICULAR USES
Sections
- Sec. 301.- Purpose of Article 3.
- Sec. 302. - Restrictions on Principal Uses.
- [Sec. 302.01. - Restrictions on principal uses.]
- Sec. 302.02. - Agricultural-related recreation activities.
- Sec. 302.03. - Amphitheater.
- Sec. 302.04. - Animal production.
- Sec. 302.05. - Automotive repair and maintenance services.
- Sec. 302.06. - Bed and breakfast.
- Sec. 302.07. - Cemetery and/or mausoleum (human or pet).
- Sec. 302.08. - Church.
- Sec. 302.09. - Commercial amusements, outdoor.
- Sec. 302.10. - Club, nonprofit.
- Sec. 302.11. - Country inn.
- Sec. 302.12. - Day care facility.
- Sec. 302.13. - Driving range (not associated with a golf course).
- Sec. 302.14. - Equine garment fabrication.
- Sec. 302.15. - Gas station.
- Sec. 302.16. - Golf course, with or without country club.
- Sec. 302.17. - Group residence for adults.
- Sec. 302.18. - Group residence for children.
- Sec. 302.19. - Hospice, in-patient and nursing home.
- Sec. 302.20. - Kennel, enclosed.
- Sec. 302.21. - Kennel, outdoor (and other outside animal facilities).
- Sec. 302.22. - Landfill, inert or solid waste disposal.
- Sec. 302.23. - Landscape supply business, plant nursery and garden center (with indoor retail component).
- Sec. 302.24. - Massage therapy.
- Sec. 302.25. - Medical related lodging.
- Sec. 302.26. - Nightclub and private club.
- Sec. 302.27. - Personal care home and assisted living facility.
- Sec. 302.28. - Private correctional facility/prison.
- Sec. 302.29. - Quarries and surface mines.
- Sec. 302.30. - Recreational and vacation camps.
- Sec. 302.31. - Recreational fields and youth sport team fields.
- Sec. 302.32. - Recreational court, public.
- Sec. 302.33. - Recycling center, reprocessing.
- Sec. 302.34. - Relocated residential structure.
- Sec. 302.35 - Residential uses in proximity of landfills, transfer stations, prisons, quarries, and/or surface mining sites.
- Sec. 302.36. - Riding stable.
- Sec. 302.37. - School, private or special.
- Sec. 302.38. - Self-storage, mini.
- Sec. 302.39. - Self-storage, multi.
- Sec. 302.40. - Sexually oriented businesses.
- Sec. 302.41. - Small box discount store.
- Sec. 302.42. - Stadium (offsite, associated with a private school).
- Sec. 302.43. - Swimming pool, public.
- Sec. 302.44. - Transfer station, solid waste.
- Sec. 302.45. - Utility substation.
- Sec. 302.46. - Veterinary clinic or animal hospital.
- Sec. 302.47. - Assembly/banquet hall or event center.
- Sec. 302.47.1. - Assembly/banquet hall or event center in agricultural district.
- Sec. 302.48. - Data center.
- Sec. 302.49. - Commercial truck parking lot.
- Sec. 303. - Restrictions on Accessory Uses and Structures.
- Sec. 303.01. - [Restrictions on accessory uses and structures.]
- Sec. 303.02. - Accessory structures customary to a dwelling.
- Sec. 303.03. - Accessory uses customary to a church and other facilities for religious organizations worship.
- Sec. 303.04. - Accessory uses customary to a school (private or special).
- Sec. 303.05. - Accessory uses customary to an office building.
- Sec. 303.06. - Car wash.
- Sec. 303.07. - Emissions testing station.
- Sec. 303.08. - Family day care home (family child care learning home).
- Sec. 303.09. - Guest house.
- Sec. 303.10. - Grocery store.
- Sec. 303.11. - Home occupations.
- Sec. 303.12. - Horse stables, private.
- Sec. 303.13. - Outside storage and displays.
- Sec. 303.14. - Parking, off-site and shared.
- Sec. 303.15. - Recreational court, private.
- Sec. 303.16. - Sale or display of manufactured homes.
- Sec. 303.17. - Swimming pool, private.
- Sec. 304. - Restrictions on Temporary Uses and Structures.
- Sec. 304.01. - Event, special indoor/outdoor.
- Sec. 304.02. - Festivals or events, outdoor/indoor.
- Sec. 304.03. - Food trucks.
- Sec. 304.04. - Party house.
- Sec. 304.05. - Model homes.
- Sec. 304.06. - Revival tent.
- Sec. 304.07. - Roadside produce stands and roadside vending.
- Sec. 304.08. - Seasonal business use.
- Sec. 304.09. - Temporary classroom.
- Sec. 304.10. - Temporary structures in association with permitted construction or special events.
- Sec. 304.11. - Temporary use of existing dwelling while residence is being built.
- Sec. 304.12. - Temporary use of manufactured home while residence is being built.
- Sec. 304.13. - Yard sale.
- Sec. 305. - Prohibited uses.
ARTICLE 4
- LOT AND BUILDING STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 401.- Purpose of Article 4.
- Sec. 402. - General Requirements.
- Sec. 402.01. - Conformance with regulations.
- Sec. 402.02. - Minimum buildable area required.
- Sec. 402.03. - Division of conditionally zoned parcels.
- Sec. 402.04. - Outparcel development.
- Sec. 402.05. - Number of principal buildings.
- Sec. 402.06. - Accessory structure construction relative to principal building.
- Sec. 403. - Dimensional Requirements.
- Sec. 404. - Requirements Specific to Certain Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 404.01. - R-5 single-family district.
- Sec. 404.02. - TR townhouse residential district.
- Sec. 404.03. - CUP community unit plan district.
- Sec. 404.04. - NUP neighborhood unit plan district.
- Sec. 404.05. - MIX mixed use district.
- Sec. 404.06. - A-L apartment limited dwelling district.
- Sec. 404.07. - SH senior housing district.
- Sec. 404.08. - MHP manufactured home park district.
- Sec. 404.09. - C-1 limited commercial district.
- Sec. 404.10. - M-1 light industrial zoning district.
- Sec. 405. - Landscape Strip and Zoning Buffer Requirements.
- Sec. 406. - Building and Site Features.
- Sec. 407. - Large-Scale Retail Requirements.
- Sec. 408. - Outdoor Lighting Standards.
- Sec. 408.01. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 408.02. - Conformance with applicable codes.
- Sec. 408.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 408.04. - Exempt lighting.
- Sec. 408.05. - Prohibited outdoor lighting.
- Sec. 408.06. - Outdoor lighting standards.
- Sec. 408.07. - Standards for designated uses or lighting types.
- Sec. 408.08. - Variances.
- Sec. 408.09. - Submission of plans and evidence of compliance.
- Sec. 409. - Site Acceptability Noise Standards.
- Sec. 410. - Encroachment on Public Rights-of-Way.
ARTICLE 5
- OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 501.- Overlay District Authority.
- Sec. 502.- Definitions.
- Sec. 503.- Certificates of Endorsement.
- Sec. 504.- Relationship of this Article to Other Zoning Provisions.
- Sec. 505.- Maintenance of Properties.
- Sec. 506.- Cascade Corridor (Cascade) Overlay District.
- Sec. 506.02. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 506.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 506.04. - Architectural review process.
- Sec. 506.05. - Landscaping requirements.
- Sec. 506.06. - Accessory site features; placement and screening.
- Sec. 506.07. - Fencing and wall requirements.
- Sec. 506.08. - Pedestrian paths.
- Sec. 506.09. - Building design.
- Sec. 506.10. - Building materials.
- Sec. 506.11. - Building colors.
- Sec. 506.12. - Security devices.
- Sec. 506.13. - Outdoor vending and storage.
- Sec. 506.14. - Sign standards.
- Sec. 506.15. - Utility placement.
- Sec. 506.16. - Stormwater management facilities.
- Sec. 507.- Cedar Grove Overlay District.
- Sec. 507.02. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 507.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 507.04. - Architectural review process.
- Sec. 507.05. - Buffers and landscaping requirements.
- Sec. 507.06. - Accessory site features; placement and screening.
- Sec. 507.07. - Fencing and wall requirements.
- Sec. 507.08. - Sidewalks/pedestrian paths.
- Sec. 507.09. - Lighting.
- Sec. 507.10. - Building design.
- Sec. 507.11. - Building orientation.
- Sec. 507.12. - Building materials.
- Sec. 507.13. - Building colors.
- Sec. 507.14. - Parking.
- Sec. 507.15. - Utility placement.
- Sec. 507.16. - Signs.
- Sec. 507.17. - Stormwater management facilities.
- Sec. 507.18. - Design guidelines for the Cedar Grove community.
- Sec. 508.- Cedar Grove Agricultural Overlay District
- Sec. 509.- Cliftondale Overlay District.
- Sec. 509.02. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 509.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 509.04. - Architectural review process.
- Sec. 509.05. - Landscaping, buffers and street tree requirements.
- Sec. 509.06. - Accessory site features.
- Sec. 509.07. - Refuse areas and receptacles.
- Sec. 509.08. - Fencing and walls.
- Sec. 509.09. - Sidewalks/pedestrian paths.
- Sec. 509.10. - Lighting.
- Sec. 509.11. - Building design.
- Sec. 509.12. - Building materials.
- Sec. 509.13. - Building colors.
- Sec. 509.14. - Parking.
- Sec. 509.15. - Wireless telecommunications.
- Sec. 509.16. - Utility placement.
- Sec. 509.17. - Stormwater management facilities.
- Sec. 509.18. - Signs.
- Sec. 510.- Fulton Industrial Business District Overlay District
- Sec. 510.01.- Boundary map.
- Sec. 510.02. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 510.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 510.04. - Architectural review process.
- Sec. 510.05. - Development standards that apply to all properties within the Fulton Industrial Business District.
- Sec. 510.06. - Additional standards for all properties designated as industrial on the future development map with frontage on Fulton Industrial Boulevard.
- Sec. 510.07. - All properties designated as industrial marketplace on the future development map within the Fulton Industrial Business District.
- Sec. 510.08. - Landscaping requirements.
- Sec. 511.- Old National Highway Overlay District.
- Sec. 511.02. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 511.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 511.04. - Architectural review process.
- Sec. 511.05. - Landscaping requirements.
- Sec. 511.06. - Accessory site features.
- Sec. 511.07. - Screening requirements and materials.
- Sec. 511.08. - Pedestrian paths.
- Sec. 511.09. - Building design.
- Sec. 511.10. - Building materials.
- Sec. 511.11. - Building colors.
- Sec. 511.12. - Vacant lots and abandoned structures.
- Sec. 511.13. - Signs.
- Sec. 511.14. - Streetscape standards.
- Sec. 511.15. - Utility placement.
- Sec. 511.16. - Stormwater management facilities.
- Sec. 512.- Sandtown Overlay District.
- Sec. 512.02. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 512.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 512.04. - Architectural review process.
- Sec. 512.05. - Buffers and landscaping requirements.
- Sec. 512.06. - Accessory site features.
- Sec. 512.07. - Screening.
- Sec. 512.08. - Pedestrian paths.
- Sec. 512.09. - Lighting.
- Sec. 512.10. - Building design.
- Sec. 512.11. - Building materials.
- Sec. 512.12. - Building colors.
- Sec. 512.13. - Sign requirements.
- Sec. 512.14. - Utility placement.
- Sec. 512.15. - Stormwater management facilities.
- Sec. 513.- South Fulton Parkway Overlay District.
- Sec. 513.02. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 513.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 513.04. - Architectural review process.
- Sec. 513.05. - Buffers and landscaping.
- Sec. 513.06. - Accessory site features.
- Sec. 513.07. - Retaining walls.
- Sec. 513.08. - Building design.
- Sec. 513.09. - Building materials.
- Sec. 513.10. - Building colors.
- Sec. 513.11. - Pedestrian paths.
- Sec. 513.12. - Lighting.
- Sec. 513.13. - Streetscape features.
- Sec. 513.14. - Parking.
- Sec. 513.15. - Signs.
- Sec. 513.16. - Wireless telecommunications and water towers.
- Sec. 513.17. - Utility placement.
- Sec. 513.18. - Stormwater management facilities.
- Sec. 513.19. - Design guidelines for the South Fulton Parkway.
- Sec. 514.- Red Oak Community Overlay District.
- Sec. 514.01.- Boundary map.
- Sec. 514.02. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 514.03. - Applicability.
- Sec. 514.04. - Architectural review process.
- Sec. 514.05. - Landscaping, buffers and street tree requirements.
- Sec. 514.06. - Accessory site features.
- Sec. 514.07. - Refuse areas and receptacles.
- Sec. 514.08. - Fencing and walls.
- Sec. 514.09. - Sidewalks/pedestrian paths.
- Sec. 514.10. - Lighting.
- Sec. 514.11. - Building design.
- Sec. 514.12. - Building materials.
- Sec. 514.13. - Building colors.
ARTICLE 6
- PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 601.- Purpose of Article 6.
- Sec. 602. - Off-Street Parking Spaces Required.
- Sec. 603. - Shared Parking.
- Sec. 604. - Off-Site Parking.
- Sec. 605. - Off-Street Parking Design Requirements.
- Sec. 606. - Acceptable Locations for Off-Street Parking by Zoning District.
- Sec. 606.01. - Single-family districts.
- Sec. 606.02. - TR, townhouse residential district.
- Sec. 606.03. - A, apartment dwelling district.
- Sec. 606.04. - A-L, apartment limited dwelling district.
- Sec. 606.05. - O-I, office/institutional districts.
- Sec. 606.06. - C-1 and C-2, commercial districts.
- Sec. 606.07. - M-1 and M-2, industrial districts.
- Sec. 607. - Prohibited Off-Street Parking and Storage.
- Sec. 608. - Off-Street Loading.
ARTICLE 7
- SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 701.- Findings, Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 702. - Definitions.
- Sec. 703. - Permit Required.
- Sec. 703.01. - Procedures.
- Sec. 703.02. - Compliance with zoning overlay district requirements.
- Sec. 703.03. - Application review process.
- Sec. 703.04. - Identification labels; inspection.
- Sec. 703.05. - Expiration date.
- Sec. 703.06. - Permit revocation.
- Sec. 703.07. - Appeal from decisions.
- Sec. 703.08. - Variance.
- Sec. 704. - Signs Which Require No Permit.
- Sec. 705. - Prohibited Signs.
- Sec. 706. - General Requirements Applying to Signs.
- Sec. 706.01. - Sign location.
- Sec. 706.02. - Measurement of sign area.
- Sec. 706.03. - Measurement of sign height.
- Sec. 706.04. - Construction standards.
- Sec. 706.05. - Standards for wall signs.
- Sec. 706.06. - Additional standards for temporary signs.
- Sec. 706.07. - Standards for billboards.
- Sec. 706.08. - Language and legibility.
- Sec. 707. - Sign Restrictions Based on Location.
- Sec. 708. - Nonconforming Signs.
- Sec. 709. - Removal of Unlawful or Dangerous Signs.
- Sec. 710. - Violations; Penalties.
ARTICLE 8
- PROCEDURES AND PERMITS
Sections
- Sec. 801.- Purpose.
- Sec. 802. - Amendment or Adoption of the Zoning Ordinance.
- Sec. 803. - Zoning Changes (Rezoning or Special Use Approval).
- Sec. 803.01. - Initiation of rezoning or special use.
- Sec. 803.02. - Pre-application meeting.
- Sec. 803.03. - Filing deadlines.
- Sec. 803.04. - Withdrawal of rezoning or special use application.
- Sec. 803.05. - Public hearing and notice requirements.
- Sec. 803.06. - Standards for review of a proposed rezoning or special use.
- Sec. 803.07. - Application requirements; generally.
- Sec. 803.08. - Site plan requirements.
- Sec. 803.09. - Zoning impact analysis requirements.
- Sec. 803.10. - Public participation plan and report requirements.
- Sec. 803.11. - Environmental reports requirements.
- Sec. 803.12. - Traffic impact study requirements.
- Sec. 803.13. - Development of regional impact study (DRI) requirements.
- Sec. 803.14. - Noise study report requirements.
Sec. 804
Conducting a Public Hearing; Decisions.
Sections
- Sec. 804.01.- Procedures.
- Sec. 804.02. - Opening hearings.
- Sec. 804.03. - Decisions.
- Sec. 804.04. - Conditions of approval.
- Sec. 804.05. - Modification of conditions of approval.
- Sec. 804.06. - Special public hearing; drug dependence treatment facilities.
- Sec. 805. - Developments of Regional Impact.
- Sec. 806. - Permits.
- Sec. 807. - Certificate of Occupancy.
- Sec. 808. - Appeals.
- Sec. 808.01. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 808.02. - Types of appeals.
- Sec. 808.03. - Limitation on authority.
- Sec. 808.04. - General procedures.
- Sec. 808.05. - Withdrawal of application.
- Sec. 808.06. - Fees.
- Sec. 808.07. - Legal action stayed.
- Sec. 808.08. - Primary variances.
- Sec. 808.09. - Hardship criteria.
- Sec. 808.10. - Administrative variances.
- Sec. 808.11. - Standards for approval; administrative approvals.
- Sec. 808.12. - Concurrent variances.
- Sec. 808.13. - Public hearing.
- Sec. 808.14. - Evaluations and reports.
- Sec. 808.15. - Public notification.
- Sec. 808.16. - Decisions.
- Sec. 808.17. - Notice of decisions.
- Sec. 808.18. - Reconsideration of denied application.
- Sec. 808.19. - Appeal from an administrative decision.
- Sec. 808.20. - Time limitation on appeals to superior court.
ARTICLE 9
- GLOSSARY
Sections
- Sec. 901.- Purpose of Article 9.
- Sec. 902. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 903. - Meaning of Words and Phrases.
- Sec. 904. - Definitions.
- Sec. 904.01. - A.
- Sec. 904.02. - B.
- Sec. 904.03. - C.
- Sec. 904.04. - D.
- Sec. 904.05. - E.
- Sec. 904.06. - F.
- Sec. 904.07. - G.
- Sec. 904.08. - H.
- Sec. 904.09. - I.
- Sec. 904.10. - J.
- Sec. 904.11. - K.
- Sec. 904.12. - L.
- Sec. 904.13. - M.
- Sec. 904.14. - N.
- Sec. 904.15. - O.
- Sec. 904.16. - P.
- Sec. 904.17. - Q.
- Sec. 904.18. - R.
- Sec. 904.19. - S.
- Sec. 904.20. - T.
- Sec. 904.21. - U.
- Sec. 904.22. - V.
- Sec. 904.23. - W.
- Sec. 904.24. - X.
- Sec. 904.25. - Y.
- Sec. 904.26. - Z.
ARTICLE 10
- INACTIVE ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 1001.- Purpose of Article 10.
- Sec. 1002. - Other Regulations That Apply.
- Sec. 1003. - SUB-A Suburban A Single-Family Dwelling District.
- Sec. 1004. - SUB-C Suburban C Single-Family Dwelling District.
- Sec. 1005. - TR Townhouse Residential District (Old)
- Sec. 1006. - A-1 apartment dwelling district regulations.
- Sec. 1007. - CUP-CGA Community Unit Plan — Cedar Grove Agricultural District.
- Sec. 1008. - MIX-CGA Mixed Use District — Cedar Grove Agricultural District.