It is the intent of this district to facilitate the orderly and economically efficient development of Tallulah Falls from existing built-up areas outward to the town's perimeter by establishing and preserving areas for low intensity uses such as agricultural, low density residential, and outdoor recreational uses in outlying areas without permitting an intensity of development which would require provision of additional public facilities and services in those areas until the land preserved for non-agricultural uses has been developed to the extent that agricultural land is needed for expansion of urban uses.

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Accessory buildings and uses including barns, poultry houses for family use only, and other structures for the maintenance of livestock; storage sheds; implement sheds; roadside stands for the sale of farm products; and similar uses.

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Any agricultural or horticultural use, including livestock, and poultry; provided no building or enclosure for the maintenance or shelter of animals shall be located within three hundred (300) feet of any private residence, other than that of the owner, or any public building, and no closer than one hundred fifty (150) feet from any property line. Pastures are not considered enclosures under the provisions set out above. Shelters or enclosures for three (3) or less household pets may be located within the three hundred (300) foot requirement, provided they meet the provisions of the sanitary rules and regulations of Rabun or Habersham County and/or health regulations of the State of Georgia. The definitions of "household pets" other than animals customarily kept as pets shall be determined by the appropriate health official.

3.

Single-family residences including modular and manufactured homes, but not mobile homes, with a minimum lot size of one (1) acre, provided that any new residence, other than that of the owner, shall be located at least three hundred (300) feet from any building or structure used for the shelter or maintenance of farm animals. Modular and manufactured homes shall meet the criteria specified for manufactured/modular homes in the R-I district (section 703.).

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Churches and related activities and cemeteries with the provision of off-street parking facilities.

2.

Customary home occupations conducted within a principal building by persons residing on premises, provided that not more than thirty (30) percent of the floor area of the principal building shall be used for such purpose and off-street parking is furnished.

3.

Greenhouses and nurseries with provision of off-street parking.

4.

Parks, playgrounds, and other outdoor recreational facilities, either public or commercial, with provisions for off-street parking.

5.

Utility company facilities on premises which are necessary for the convenience and general welfare of the public such as telephone exchanges, pump houses, transformer substations, pressure reducers, cable easements, and similar installations. Such facilities shall be landscaped, enclosed by proper fencing, and buildings shall be architecturally harmonious with the surrounding area.

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Camping, provided that such activity is limited to personal use of camping equipment, camping accessories, or both, on private property by the property owner or by others with the property owner's permission and without the exchange of any form of compensation or remuneration. Camping as a permitted use hereunder shall not exceed seven consecutive days in duration or occur more than four times per calendar year. A minimum of 14 days is required between each camping period. Property on which camping is permitted shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. All other uses or activities related to camping shall comply with all other provisions of the Town of Tallulah Falls Code of Ordinances or state law.

(Ord. of 12-5-2019, § 3)

In accordance with article XV of this ordinance.