In order to implement the intent of this chapter, the incorporated area of the city is divided into the following districts. Other uses may be allowed in these districts as in permitted uses.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-51)

For the purpose of this chapter the city is divided into 13 districts designated as follows:

(Code 1985, § 7-2-41; Ord. No. 86-026, 12-22-86; Ord. No. 2007-1, § I, 2-26-07)

(a)

The official zoning map of the City of Toccoa, including the map of the historical district which are attached as Exhibits "A" and "B," is hereby ratified and adopted as the official zoning map of the City of Toccoa, Georgia. This map and all explanatory matter on the map are adopted as a part of this chapter.

(b)

The official zoning map shall at all times be located in the office of the planning department of the City of Toccoa.

(c)

All duly enacted amendments to the zoning map shall be so designated in the official zoning map and upon adoption by the city commission become a part of the official zoning map.

(Ord. of. 11-14-11, § I)

The boundaries of these districts are hereby established as shown on a map entitled "Official Zoning Map, City of Toccoa, Georgia," 1984, as amended and adopted by the city commission. Such map and all explanatory matter thereon is hereby made part of this chapter. Such map shall be retained in the office of the city clerk.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-42)

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets or highways, street lines or railroad right-of-way lines or such lines extended, such centerlines, street lines, or railroad right-of-way lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(2)

Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(3)

Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the center lines of streets, highways or railroads, or rights-of-way of same, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the zoning map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the zoning map.

(4)

Where a district boundary line divides a lot in single ownership the district requirements for the least restricted portion of such lot shall be deemed to apply to the whole thereof, provided that such extensions shall not include any part of such a lot more than 35 feet beyond the district boundary line.

(5)

Where district boundaries follow a stream, lake or other body of water, such boundaries shall be construed to be at the limits of the jurisdiction of the city unless otherwise indicated.

(6)

Where district boundaries appear to follow corporate lines, such boundaries do follow the corporate lines.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-43)

(a)

Purposes. The single-family residential district (R-IA) allows up to four dwelling units per acre with provisions for customary accessory uses. Commercial, industrial or other uses that would interfere with the residential character of this district are prohibited.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-IA district:

(1)

Single-family dwelling (four units per acre).

(2)

Parks, playgrounds, museums, libraries and community and governmental buildings owned and operated by public agencies.

(3)

Public school, elementary or high, or a private school having a curriculum the same as ordinarily given in a public school.

(4)

Country club or golf courses, except miniature course or practice driving range operated for commercial purposes.

(5)

Churches or other places of worship.

(6)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to the above uses, including a private garage, and the use of a lot or portion thereof for an orchard or a vegetable or flower garden.

(7)

Church or public building bulletin board not exceeding ten square feet in area and temporary signs not exceeding six square feet in area pertaining to the lease, hire or sale of a building or premises.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-51)

(a)

Purpose.This district accommodates suburban detached residential growth located in forested, hillside, and stream valley areas along the perimeter of the city. Larger lot sizes have been imposed for preservation of the natural and scenic values in the environment.

(b)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Horticulture and forestry-related uses;

(2)

Public and/or nonprofit parks and playgrounds, public uses, and public utilities structures;

(3)

Single-family detached dwellings;

(4)

Accessory uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses, including, but not limited to, community facilities for the use of the residents, fences, private garage, vegetable flower garden, home occupation, orchard, and private pool.

(c)

Principal Use design standards.

(d)

Accessory use design standards.

(1)

Maximum permitted height—20 feet.

(2)

Minimum setback requirements:

Front yard—No accessory structure shall be located within the front yard.

Side yards—Ten feet on each side (20 feet total).

Rear yard—Ten feet.

(Ord. No. 2007-1, § I, 2-26-07)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2007-1, adopted Feb. 26, 2007, added provisions numbered as § 24-76A. In order to conform the decimal numbering system used in the Code, the editor has redesignated the provisions of said ordinance as § 24-76.5.

(a)

Purposes. The single-family residential district (R-IB) allows up to five dwelling units per acre with provisions customary for accessory uses. Commercial, industrial or other uses that would interfere with the residential character of this district are prohibited.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-IB district:

(1)

Any use permitted in single-family residential district (R-IA).

(2)

Single-family dwelling (five units per acre).

(Code 1985, § 7-2-52)

(a)

Purpose. The two-family residential district (R-II) allows up to nine dwelling units per acre for single-family or two-family dwelling units with provisions for customary accessory uses.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-II district:

(1)

Any use permitted in the R-I single-family residential district.

(2)

Two-family dwellings.

(3)

Rooming or boarding houses accommodating more than two persons.

(4)

Bed and breakfast inns.

a.

Definition. A bed and breakfast inn is a place for overnight accommodations and accompanied by morning meal in a dwelling unit provided to transients. The overnight accommodations and breakfast are provided for compensation.

b.

Bed and breakfast inns must meet the following requirements:

1.

Owner(s) must reside on the premises.

2.

Parking requirements: One space for each guest bedroom, one space for owner, and one space for every two employees.

3.

Limit use to overnight lodging and allow for guest related activities involving 20 people or less.

4.

Shall have no more than six bedrooms.

5.

Limit breakfast to guests and guest related activities only and all breakfasts should be limited to indoor dining or dining in a structure attached to the bed and breakfast structure that is attached.

6.

Business license subject to being revoked after three violations. Violations must be brought to the planning director's attention.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-53; Ord. No. 12-2004, § I, 8-23-04)

(a)

Purpose. The multifamily residential district (R-III) allows up to 20 dwelling units per acre with provisions for customary accessory uses.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-III district:

(1)

Any use permitted in the two-family residential district (R-II).

(2)

Multifamily dwellings.

(3)

Hospital or sanatarium, except a criminal or animal hospital.

(4)

Institution of a religious, educational, charitable or philanthropic nature, but not a penal institution.

(5)

Nursing or convalescent home.

(6)

Private clubs, fraternities, sororities and lodges, excepting those the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-54)

(a)

Purpose. This district is intended to provide areas for use as manufactured home parks at a medium density urban residential character with spaces and/or manufactured homes in such parks to be offered for rent. Such parks are to be located where public water and sewer systems are available.

(b)

Permitted structures and uses.

(1)

Manufactured homes.

(2)

Mobile homes are strictly prohibited.

(c)

Permitted accessory structures and uses.

(1)

One office/maintenance building incidental to use by residents of the manufactured home park only;

(2)

Recreation areas and structures owned, operated and maintained exclusively for the use of residents and guests of residents of the manufactured home park and further provided that such areas and structures are controlled by the manufactured home park's owners;

(3)

Private streets to provide access only to the spaces and facilities within the manufactured home park, provided they meet city design standards.

(4)

Coin-operated laundries for manufactured home park residents use only.

(d)

Development intensity restrictions. The maximum intensity of development in this district is as follows:

(1)

Minimum zoning district size: Ten acres.

(2)

Minimum lot area: 6,000 square feet.

(3)

Maximum gross density: Five per acre.

(e)

Miscellaneous provisions.

(1)

All manufactured homes located in a manufactured home park after the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this section shall provide documentation of compliance with the National Home Construction and Safety Act or compliance with specifications presented by the American National Standards Institute. Existing manufactured homes within city manufactured home parks not in compliance with either of these standards are nonconforming.

(2)

No manufactured home or accessory structure shall be located within 50 feet of any exterior boundary of a mobile home park.

(3)

No manufactured home sales or repair facilities of any type (including automobile repair) shall be permitted; provided, however,that this shall not be construed as to prohibit the owner of a manufactured home from selling the manufactured home in which they are residing or to prohibit a person from performing minor repairs on an automobile which they own.

(4)

Each manufactured home space within the approved park shall be clearly delineated by means of an iron pin at each corner; only one manufactured home will be allowed per lot.

(5)

Each manufactured home space within the approved park shall abut, have access to and have 60 feet of frontage on an approved street of the park. Such street shall meet city requirements for pavement width and construction materials and methods as it were an accepted street; includes private streets.

(6)

The business of renting or otherwise allowing recreational vehicles, or of operating a trailer park or campground is not a permitted use in this district.

(7)

The planning department shall review and approve preliminary and final site plans; all provisions of chapter 21, subdivisions, shall apply.

(8)

No manufactured home park shall be constructed or maintained on a lot or tract which has an average width of less than 400 feet or a total area of less than ten acres.

(9)

At least two paved parking spaces shall be provided on each manufactured home space.

(10)

Except for those in place upon the adoption of the ordinance codified in this section, no manufactured home shall be allowed which has dimensions of less than 12 feet by 50 feet or a heated floor area of less than 600 square feet.

(11)

The city may, at its option, provide roll-out carts and recycling baskets, or stationary dumpsters.

(12)

Each manufactured home shall be connected with public water and sanitary sewer facilities in a manner approved by the city to their specification, and in compliance with the codes of the city.

(13)

The manufactured home park and all manufactured homes located therein shall be in compliance with all regulations of the county and state health departments.

(14)

All requirements of the city and state fire marshal's office shall be adhered to.

(15)

No entrance or exit shall be through a residential subdivision.

(f)

Manufactured home park criteria.

(1)

A site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the planning department prior to development or expansion. No manufactured homes shall be placed in the new area of an existing park or a new park until the final site plan is approved; all provisions of chapter 21, subdivisions, shall apply.

(2)

The minimum space limits and setback requirements shall be as set forth in section 24-121.

(3)

No additions shall be made to a manufactured park that will violate setback requirements. All additions shall be approved by the planning department, according to the requirements of this chapter.

(4)

Each manufactured home unit shall be installed on a concrete block foundation, of which the base block shall be solid and equal in size to the pier block size (a minimum of eight inches by 16 inches). The top course of the foundation shall be a solid cap block with a minimum dimension of four inches by eight inches by 16 inches. The manufactured home unit shall be installed true and plumb. The tongue and wheels shall be removed and an approved permanent skirting shall be installed; the tongue may remain if it is skirted.

(5)

All streets and driveways within the manufactured home park shall be lighted, at the owner's expense, between sunset and sunrise emitting light at an intensity of at least 5,000 lumens, and the light poles shall be no more than 250 feet apart.

(6)

All streets shall be properly designed and shall have a minimum pavement width of 20 feet as approved by the city according to section 21-193.

(7)

The area around and underneath each manufactured home unit shall be kept clean and free from collection of refuse, rubbish, glass bottles or other unsightly material.

(8)

No open fires or burning of leaves or other refuse shall be permitted within the boundaries of any manufactured home park without approval of the Toccoa Fire Department.

(9)

Each manufactured home in a manufactured home park shall be provided with safety tiedowns in conformance with city building code requirements.

(10)

Manufactured home parks shall be surrounded by planted buffers at least 25 feet in depth on the sides and rear. All buffers shall be at least six feet in height and dense enough to be opaque.

(11)

Coin-operated laundries for the use of the residents of the manufactured home park shall be permitted within enclosed buildings inside the park. Building structures containing such laundries may also contain vending machines and recreational rooms and activities. More intensive commercial uses than those specified herein are strictly prohibited.

(12)

Each manufactured home space shall have the following:

a.

A concrete patio at least four inches thick with minimum dimensions of 40 feet by eight feet;

b.

A wooden deck having a surface area of at least 320 square feet; or

c.

A combination of a concrete patio at least four inches thick and a wooden deck provided the combined surface area (excluding steps) is at least 320 square feet.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-55; Ord. No. 95-014, 3-27-95)

(a)

Manufactured homes as allowed herein will only be allowed in manufactured home parks as defined pursuant to this Code.

(b)

Definitions:

(1)

Manufactured home: A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is 14 body feet or more in width or 60 body feet or more in length, when erected on site, is 840 or more square feet in floor area, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein; or a structure that otherwise comes within the definition of a "manufactured home" under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5401-5445).

(c)

Land use permit required. No manufactured home shall be installed on any site, nor shall any such manufactured home be occupied or used for any purpose until and unless the city issues a permit. The city will not issue a permit for installing, occupying, or using a manufactured home unless it is in conformity with all the provisions of this section.

(d)

Basic installation requirements. The following requirements are applicable to all manufactured homes subject to this section:

(1)

Foundation. Each manufactured home must be set on an appropriate foundation.

(2)

Hauling mechanisms removed. The transportation mechanisms, including wheels, axles, and hitch, must be removed prior to occupancy.

(3)

Installation regulations. The manufactured home shall be installed in accordance with the installation instructions from the manufacturer, as appropriate.

(4)

Approved septic system. Each manufactured home shall be connected to the city's sewer system.

(5)

Skirting. The entire perimeter area between the bottom of the structure and the ground of each manufactured home shall be skirted or underpinned with brick, masonry, finished concrete or siding (of like or similar character to the manufactured home) that completely encloses the perimeter of the undercarriage except for proper ventilation and access openings.

(6)

Exterior finish. The exterior siding of the manufactured home shall consist of wood, hardboard, vinyl, or plastic siding material.

(7)

Roof pitch and materials. The manufactured home shall have a pitched roof with a scope of at least three feet in height for each 12 feet in width. Roof materials shall be wood shake, tile, asphalt shingle, coated metal, or similar material.

(e)

Any manufactured home presently within the corporate limits of the City of Toccoa will not be affected by this adoption of the ordinance from which this section derives, and any manufactured home not within a manufactured home park will be considered a non-conforming use as defined by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 16-2005, § I, 8-8-05)

(a)

Purpose. The neighborhood shopping district (B-I) is a district for planned shopping centers and limited retail activities conducted in a unified development designed to serve the surrounding neighborhood and community with convenience goods, retail services and personal services.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the B-I district:

(1)

Any use permitted in multifamily residential district (R-III).

(2)

Automobile parking lots.

(3)

Banks.

(4)

Clinics.

(5)

Service stations, automobile.

(6)

Florist shops or greenhouses.

(7)

Offices and office buildings.

(8)

Self-service laundries.

(9)

Household appliances and furniture sales.

(10)

Bakeries, but only when the products are sold at retail on the premise.

(11)

Retail stores, provided that in connection with such stores there shall be no slaughtering of animals or poultry on the premises.

(12)

Personal service uses including barber shops, beauty parlors, photographic or artist studio, messengers, taxicabs, newspaper or telegraphic, service stations, dry cleaning receiving stations, restaurants and other personal services of a similar character.

(13)

Dressmaking, tailoring, shoe repairing, repair of household appliances and bicycles, catering, dry cleaning and pressing, and other uses of a similar character provided that no use permitted in this paragraph shall employ more than five persons in a single shift on the premises, not including employees whose principal duties are off the premises or temporary seasonal employees.

(14)

Retail liquor stores.

(15)

When located at least 25 feet from any residential district:

a.

Used car sales and storage lot;

b.

Sale of small boats.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-61; Ord. No. 94-024, § II, 10-10-94)

(a)

Purposes. The commercial district (B-II) is a district for general business and limited manufacturing activities, including retail sales and personal services.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the B-II district:

(1)

Any use permitted in the neighborhood shopping district (B-I).

(2)

Advertising sign or billboard, when located at least 50 feet from any residential district.

(3)

Automobile or trailer display and sales room.

(4)

Business or commercial school.

(5)

Bowling alley when located not less than 100 feet from any residential district.

(6)

Frozen food locker.

(7)

Radio or television broadcasting studio.

(8)

Hotel or motel.

(9)

Restaurant.

(10)

Animal hospital.

(11)

Theater, but not a drive-in theater.

(12)

Reserved.

(13)

Mortuary.

(14)

Farm implement display and sales room.

(15)

Milk distributing station.

(16)

Parking or public garage.

(17)

When not employing more than ten persons on the premises; dyeing and cleaning establishment or laundry, painting, plumbing or tinsmithing shop, printing shop, tire sales and service including vulcanizing, upholstering shop not involving furniture manufacture. Any other general service or repair establishment of similar character.

(18)

Accessory building or use customarily incidental to any of the above uses.

(19)

Hardware store.

(20)

Bus terminal, passenger.

(21)

Recreational facilities.

(22)

Car wash.

(23)

Automobile repair garages.

(24)

Automobile and vehicular rental establishment.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-62; Ord. No. 94-024, § I, 10-10-94; Ord. No. 98-004, § I(a), 3-23-98; Ord. of 12-16-2024 (1), § I, 12-16-24)

(a)

Purposes. The central business district (B-III) is a district permitting the most intensive use of land in combination with a variety of retail and service uses. The district is intended to provide for the central and headquarter function of economic activity in the city. It is intended to keep this district centrally located and compact so that a maximum convenience is afforded the users and occupants of this central business district.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the B-III district:

(1)

Any use permitted in the B-II commercial district, without restriction as to the number of employees.

(2)

Storage warehouse, provided such warehouse is accessory to a retail establishment.

(3)

Wholesaling establishment.

(4)

Printing, publishing or engraving.

(5)

Any other use of a similar character and which is not more objectionable by reason of the emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, fumes, noise or vibration than the uses herein enumerated.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-63)

(a)

Purpose. The wholesale business district (B-IV) is a district for those business activities that require more space than commercial uses serving the central business district and that require heavy vehicular access.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the B-IV district:

(1)

Any uses permitted in the central business district (B-III).

(2)

Animal hospital or veterinary clinic.

(3)

Automobile parts sales store.

(4)

Automobile sales and storage.

(5)

Bowling alleys.

(6)

Bus terminals.

(7)

Business and outdoor advertising signs.

(8)

Drive-in theaters.

(9)

Dry cleaning and laundry establishments.

(10)

Electrical repair shops.

(11)

Fabricating shops of small size such as woodwork shops, cabinet shops and upholstery shops.

(12)

Farm equipment sales and service.

(13)

Gasoline service stations.

(14)

Greenhouses or horticultural nurseries.

(15)

Motels.

(16)

Public and semi-public recreational facilities.

(17)

Repair garages.

(18)

Restaurants, including drive-in restaurants.

(19)

Customary accessory uses and structures, when located on the same lot as the main structure.

(20)

Miniwarehouses.

(21)

Warehouses.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-64)

(a)

Purposes. The restricted industrial district (M-I) is a district intended to provide for uses permitted in the most highly restricted industrial, including certain related commercial uses, but not including residential uses.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the M-I district:

(1)

Any nonresidential, warehousing, wholesaling, storage or manufacturing use permitted in the wholesale business district (B-IV).

(2)

Bottling works.

(3)

Lumber and storage yard, including construction yard and contractor's yard.

(4)

Drive-in theater.

(5)

Coal or wood yard.

(6)

Storage of petroleum products, but only after the location of the premises have been approved by the fire chief and further provided that mobile home parks shall not be located within 500 feet of the location.

(7)

Textile manufacturing or processing.

(8)

Fabrication of wood and metal products.

(9)

Industrial manufacturing plant where the process of manufacturing or the treatment of materials is not objectionable because of dust, odor, gas, smoke, vibration or noise, and not more than ten percent of the lot or tract is used for the open storage of products, materials or equipment.

(10)

Truck or transfer terminal or freight house, or bus garages and repair shop.

(11)

Ice manufacturing plant.

(12)

Laboratory, experimental, film or testing.

(13)

Ready-mix concrete plants where the process of manufacturing or the treatment of materials is not objectionable because of dust, odor, gas, smoke, vibration or noise.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-71; Ord. No. 86-025, 10-13-86)

(a)

Purpose. The heavy industrial district (M-II) is a district for general industrial, heavy manufacturing and related activities.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the M-II district:

(1)

Any industrial use, provided that such use shall not be likely to be dangerous, offensive or detrimental to the health, safety, welfare, or general character of this zoning district or of the community by reason of the emission of dust, gas, smoke, noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, glare or otherwise.

(2)

Any nonresidential uses permitted in the restricted industrial district (M-I). Only residential use by resident watchmen and caretakers employed on the premises are allowed.

(3)

Business and outdoor advertising sign.

(4)

Cold storage plants.

(5)

Gasoline service stations.

(6)

Laundry and dry cleaning establishments.

(7)

Public utility structures.

(8)

Repair shops.

(9)

Restaurants, cafes and similar establishments.

(10)

Truck terminals.

(11)

Accessory uses and buildings which are clearly incidental to a permitted use and which will not create a nuisance or hazard.

(12)

Any building or land may be used for any purpose not in conflict with any ordinance of the city regulating nuisances; provided, however, that no building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered for residential purposes except for resident watchmen and caretakers employed on the premises.

(13)

No permit shall be issued for any of the following uses until and unless the location of such use shall have been approved by the city commission after report by the city manager and the planning commission.

a.

Acid manufacture.

b.

Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of paris manufacture.

c.

Stockyards or slaughter of animals.

d.

Ammonia, chlorine or bleaching powder manufacture.

e.

Asphalt manufacture or refining.

f.

Auto wrecking and junkyard.

g.

Coal, tar products manufacture.

h.

Linoleum manufacture.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-72; Ord. No. 85-027, 9-23-85)

The following uses shall not be permitted in any district:

(1)

Distillation of bones and glue manufacture.

(2)

Explosive manufacture or storage.

(3)

Fertilizer manufacture.

(4)

Garbage, offal or dead animals, reduction or dumping.

(5)

Petroleum or its products, refining of.

(6)

Paper or paper pulp manufacture.

(7)

Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores.

(8)

Hazardous waste disposal.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-72)

(a)

Purpose. The airport district (A-I) is a district for airports and surrounding areas, including related activities, and is intended to restrict places of assembly and to enforce the Federal Aviation Administration's airspace standards for airport approach zones.

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the A-I district:

(1)

Airport runways.

(2)

Air passenger service.

(3)

Express freight.

(4)

Airplane storage.

(5)

Repair shops.

(6)

Automobile parking.

(7)

Restaurants.

(8)

Shops.

(9)

Flight lessons.

(10)

Fuel sales.

(11)

Airplane and parts manufacture.

(12)

Customary accessory uses and structures.

(c)

Prohibited uses. The following uses shall not be permitted in this district:

(1)

Places of assembly, including places of worship, hospitals and schools.

(2)

Structures for residential purposes, except for resident watchmen and caretakers.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-73; Ord. No. 86-027, 12-22-86)

(Ord. No. 98-004, § 1(b), 3-23-98)

(Ord. No. 98-004, § 1(b), 3-23-98)

(A)

Corner lots must have an additional width of 15 feet along the side street line.

(B)

Detached, nonliving utility building shall require a rear yard setback of ten feet.

(C)

Where a lot abuts any residential district there shall be a side or rear yard clearance of at least ten feet on the side and/or rear yard abutting the residential district.

(D)

Upon any side or rear lot line which abuts a residential district there shall be a densely planted buffer strip at least six feet in height along the rear and/or side lot line abutting the residential properties. No such buffer shall however, extend nearer to a street right-of-way line than the established building line of the adjoining residential lot.

(E)

Whenever a building is built in an existing developed subdivision, the setback shall conform to existing setbacks, the above requirements notwithstanding.

(F)

A minimum separation of 20 feet shall be required between all residential dwelling buildings and occupied commercial structures located on the same lot; duplexes, apartments and shopping centers can be considered as a single building without separation.

(G)

Minimum lot size requirements for the R-III: Multifamily residential district shall apply to all residential buildings constructed in a business district.

(Code 1985, § 7-2-81; Ord. No. 88-008, 4-25-88; Ord. No. 95-014, 3-27-95)