Appendix B of this Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is enacted for the purposes established in [appendix A.] 1.2. Together with Appendix A, referenced words and terms in Appendix D, and the official Zoning Map, it constitutes and may be referred to as the "Zoning Ordinance of Troup County."

(Ord. No. 2025-03, 6-3-2025)

Appendix B of the UDO is enacted pursuant to the authority conferred by Article 9, Section II, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the Zoning Procedures Act, and other federal, state, and local laws.

The regulations of Appendix B shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as hereinafter provided.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, 6-3-2025)

(1)

Official Zoning Map.

(a)

The County is hereby divided into zoning districts, as shown on the Official Zoning Map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by this reference and declared a part of this Zoning Ordinance.

(b)

The Official Zoning Map shall be adopted by the Board of Commissioners, certified by the signature of the Community Development Director, attested by the County Clerk, and bear the seal of the County under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in and a part of the Troup County Zoning Ordinance" together with the date of adoption of the UDO. The Official Zoning Map, together with all notations, references, data, and other information shown on the map, is adopted and incorporated into this Zoning Ordinance.

(c)

The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established by the Official Zoning Map are depicted on and maintained as part of the County's geographic information system (GIS), under the direction of the Community Development Director. The latest adopted version of the Official Zoning Map will be available for inspection at the Troup County Community Development Department offices during the County's regular business hours.

(d)

Maintenance and updates. The Community Development Director is responsible for directing revisions to the Official Zoning Map to reflect its amendment following the effective date of all Zoning Map amendments. No unauthorized person may alter or modify the Official Zoning Map. No zoning designation appearing on the Official Zoning Map that is not supported and established by legislative action adopted in the manner required by State law and the procedures and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance shall be considered to have been adequately established. The Community Development Director may authorize the production of digital and printed copies of the Official Zoning Map and must maintain digital or printed copies of superseded versions of the Official Zoning Map for historical reference.

(2)

Replacement of Official Zoning Map.

(a)

In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost, or difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes and additions, the Board of Commissioners may, by ordinance adopted pursuant to the procedural requirements of State law and this Zoning Ordinance, adopt a new Official Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The new Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Chair of the Board of Commissioners attested by the County Clerk and bearing the seal of the County under the following words: "This is to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the Official Zoning Map adopted on ________ as part of the Troup County Zoning Ordinance." The new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending any property's zoning classification or status unless the action adopting said map is an amending action following all requirements of State law and this Zoning Ordinance.

(b)

Unless the previous Official Zoning Map has been lost or destroyed, the prior map or any significant remaining parts thereof shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.

(3)

Annexation. Any land annexed to the County shall be annexed in accordance with the procedures adopted by State law and County Code. Such land shall be classified into a zoning category compatible with adjacent zoning and land uses, and sound planning principles, in accordance with the rezoning procedures in this Zoning Ordinance as well as all applicable State law.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, 6-3-2025)

For this Zoning Ordinance, the County is divided into zoning districts designated as follows:

AG, agricultural district.

AG-R, agricultural residential district.

SU-R, suburban medium-density residential district.

LR, lakeside residential district.

SU-VL, suburban medium-density residential district.

UR-VL, urban village high-density mixed-use district.

LC, limited commercial district.

HC, highway commercial district.

LI, light industrial and manufacturing district.

HI, heavy industrial and manufacturing district.

SD-MH, special district manufactured housing.

(1)

The Community Development Director is the final authority in determining the current zoning status of land, buildings, and structures in the County.

(2)

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the location of any zoning district boundaries as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules apply:

(a)

Where possible, the rezoning file shall be used for delineating zoning boundaries. Such records shall have precedence over information otherwise contained on a map.

(b)

Where a zoning district boundary line is shown as approximately following a corporate limits line, a land lot line, a lot line or the centerline of a street, a County road, a state highway, an interstate highway, or a railroad right-of-way or such lines extended, then such lines shall be construed to be the zoning district boundary lines.

(c)

Where a zoning district boundary line divides a lot, each portion shall be governed by the zoning district in which it is classified.

(d)

Where areas appear to be unclassified on the Zoning Map, and the above rules cannot establish classification, and there is no other evidence of its existing or past classification, such areas shall be classified AG until the Board of Commissioners takes action to amend the Zoning Map.

(3)

Where uncertainties continue to exist or further interpretation is required beyond that presented in the above subsections, the question shall be presented to the Board of Commissioners to enact a clarifying ordinance, and the Board of Commissioners' action shall be recorded on the Zoning Map.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, 6-3-2025)

The Troup County Comprehensive Plan, consisting of the character area map, is hereby established as the official policy of the County concerning future land uses and shall serve as a guide regarding the appropriate manner in which property shall be zoned in the County. The most recent version of the Comprehensive Plan, as adopted by the Board of Commissioners, shall identify zoning districts authorized within each of the County's character areas, as delineated on the character area map. No rezoning of property in the County shall be done in a manner inconsistent with the character area map and related policies of the Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, 6-3-2025)

Nothing herein shall repeal conditions of use, operation, or site development imposed by zoning approval(s), special use permits, variances, or permits issued under previous ordinances or resolutions. When such conditions conflict with zoning actions, the more restrictive provision shall prevail. All variances, exceptions, modifications, and waivers heretofore granted by the Community Development Director, County Manager, or Board of Commissioners shall remain in full force and effect. All terms, conditions, and obligations heretofore imposed by the Board of Commissioners shall remain in effect, except where otherwise provided under Article 11 ("nonconforming situations").

(Ord. No. 2025-03, 6-3-2025)

Upon request, the Community Development Director shall have the authority to issue written zoning verifications stating the existing zoning of a particular parcel or property. Requests to the Community Development Director shall be in writing and accurately identify the subject property.

(Ord. No. 2025-03, 6-3-2025)