The purpose of this district is to maintain sustainable, quality development in Troup County. Regulations regarding density, building materials, setbacks, design standards and all other requirements of this section are intended to aid in the preservation of rural character, preserve and protect natural resources and provide development options. These regulations are also intended to provide safe, visually pleasing housing and commercial development and provide a good quality of life for the citizens of Troup County.

All developments, when initially submitted, shall be reviewed to determine if the development meets or exceeds thresholds for development of regional impact (DRI). If the zoning administrator determines that the development might require a DRI review it is referred to the appropriate regional commission (RC) for determination as a DRI. If it is determined that the development is a DRI no further action may be taken by Troup County until the DRI process is completed with a final report from RC. No developments shall be phased or scheduled so that the DRI process is circumvented. Such circumvent attempts may require subsequent phases or adjacent developments to undergo the DRI process.

Traffic impact study for larger developments under DRI thresholds.

This section applies to all single-family residential structures. Structures subject to these standards shall meet all other standards for the zoning district in which the structure is proposed for location.

All setbacks are from the centerline of the road where property has frontage unless otherwise stated in this section.

25.4-1 Additional standards to ensure appearance consistent with surrounding neighborhood are required as follows:

a.

The exterior siding material shall consist of wood, masonry, concrete, stucco, masonite or vinyl lap or other materials of like appearance.

b.

Buildings shall utilize at least two of the following design features to provide visual relief along the front of the dwelling unit.

Dormers (functional or false)

Gables

Recessed entries

Covered front porches

Pillars or posts

Arches

Quoin corners

Two or more brick masonry bond treatments

Side loaded garage or carport

Bay windows (minimum 24-inch projection)

c.

On single-family dwellings the garage shall not occupy more than 40 percent of the total building frontage. This measurement does not apply to garages facing an alley.

d.

On single-family dwellings walls which face a street other than an alley shall contain at least 20 percent of the wall space in windows and doors. Windows shall be provided with trim. Windows shall not be flush with exterior wall treatment. Windows shall be provided with architectural surround at the jamb.

e.

The minimum roof overhang shall be 12 inches, exclusive of porches and patios.

f.

Minimum roof pitch is 5/12 on main structure.

g.

In order to promote environmental sustainability each dwelling shall utilize the following features to reduce energy and water consumption:

1.

Energy Star windows

2.

Insulation:

A.

Foundation insulation rated at R-values of four to 13;

B.

Wall insulation rated at R-values of 11 to 22;

C.

Ceiling insulation:

Where an attic is present and there is no space limitation, insulation should have R-values of 19—50. Where space is limited or vaulted ceilings insulation should have R-values of 19 to 30.

3.

Low flow bathroom and kitchen faucets or grey-water or rain-water conservation systems.

h.

All subdivisions and buildings within subdivisions shall be in compliance with all adopted international codes as amended.

25.4-2 Townhouse Development. Duplexes may be used as townhouses so long as the dwelling units meet all requirements of this section of the ordinance.

The applicant for townhouse development shall submit with the preliminary review application a plan and accompanying documentation as required that includes the following:

a.

General Requirements: A site plan showing front elevation. Plans and specifications shall include:

1.

Frontal elevations must be submitted and must show size, height, shape, exterior finish and location of all buildings and proposed improvements to the property. Exterior finish and appearance must be compatible and generally consistent with surrounding structures;

2.

Finished grade plans;

3.

Driveway/access plans depicting method by which such access will connect to the public right-of-way;

4.

Landscape plans;

5.

Lot sizes, establishing compliance with the following requirements:

a.

The average lot per dwelling unit at any townhouse development shall not be less than 2,200 square feet and no lot shall contain an area of less than 2,000 square feet.

b.

The minimum distance between contiguous townhouse groups and between a townhouse group or a building outside the townhouse group shall not be less than 20 feet at any point;

6.

Setbacks, establishing compliance with the following requirements:

a.

Front yard, minimum 20 feet from front property line;

b.

Rear yard, minimum of 20 feet to rear property line;

c.

No side yard is required except at each end of a townhouse group where a minimum side yard of ten feet shall be maintained, and on corner lots a minimum side yard of 15 feet shall be maintained on the side street;

7.

Off-street parking as required by Article XIII of this ordinance;

8.

Open space: Not less than 30 percent of the gross lot area shall be maintained as usable open space, including drives, service area, or required off-street parking;

9.

Deed restrictions: A permit for the construction of a townhouse development shall be issued in accordance with the regulations set forth after evidence has been presented in the form of a proposed deed covenants and restrictions requiring the maintenance of jointly owned areas so as to prevent the occurrence of blight by failure of the owner of any unit to maintain jointly owned property.

Additional Requirements.

a.

Each dwelling unit shall, if multistory, be independently served by interior stairways and by utilities and services.

b.

Typical floor plan for the proposed unit.

c.

Proposed townhouse development shall be in single ownership at the time of development.

d.

No single townhouse group or development shall contain less than two nor more than 8 single-family dwellings.

e.

Each townhouse unit shall be separated from the other units by an approved fire wall, such wall to be without openings or other means of passage or visibility between each unit and shall in all cases comply with the current building code.

f.

Minimum unit size shall be 1,000 square feet.

g.

Each lot shall be owned in fee simple transferred from the developer to the buyer.

The following development requirements are supplemental to the requirements in Article VII and Article[section] 25.4. For front yard distance from public or private street or road, refer to the troup county functional classification map.

25.5-1 AG Agricultural District Dimensional Requirements.

25.5-2 AGR Agricultural/Residential.

25.5-3 RR Rural Residential.

a.

Lot width fronting on access drive shall be 300 feet.

b.

Lot area shall be five acres.

c.

Lots fronting on a cul-de-sac shall have a minimum radius of 50 feet and shall have frontage of 100 feet.

d.

Permitted and special uses. Permitted and special uses are listed in table 7.3 and 7.4.

e.

Building setback requirements.

1.

Seventy-five feet from the front property line.

2.

Twenty feet from each side line.

3.

Forty feet from the rear property line.

f.

Infrastructure requirements.

g.

All lots in RR districts must meet the following infrastructure requirements:

Water: Well or public water system.

h.

Wastewater: Individual septic system or public sanitary sewage system.

i.

Private access drives/easements: Serving no more than six lots and having a minimum width (easement or owned property) of at least 50 feet with 20 feet paved driving surface. The access drive shall be a jointly owned easement and maintained by all lots served by the easement. At the time of submission for approval by the board, the owners and/or developers shall present an agreement binding on the property owners and their successors and/or assigns which shall provide a mechanism for the perpetual maintenance of the road. Said agreement must receive the approval of the board prior to rezoning consideration.

j.

End of easement: Tee style paved surface area sufficient for turning around at the end of the private driveway/easement.

k.

Private access drives/easements requirements: Private access drives/easements shall be permitted in rural residential zoning district or lakeside residential subdivisions only when such subdivisions contain peninsulas of land that may not be fully utilized without the private access drives/easements. All private access drives/easements shall meet the requirement of subsection 3(a).

1.

Private access drives/easements shall adhere to the following standards:

a.

All private access drives/easements shall be a minimum of 50 feet in total width, shall have no less than a 20-foot wide paved section, and shall be constructed to the specifications shown on Figure 1 that is incorporated herein by reference.

b.

All private access drives/easements that dead end shall provide for a turnaround of sufficient size to allow for emergency vehicles to enter and leave without having to make more than one backing movement. The turnaround and the entrance to the private road shall not be blocked in any manner so as to prevent the access and egress of emergency vehicles.

c.

All private access drives/easements shall be a jointly owned easement and maintained by all lots served by the easement. Prior to approval of the final subdivision plat, the owners and/or subdivider or his agents shall present an agreement binding on the property owners and their successors and/or assigns that shall provide a mechanism for the perpetual maintenance of the road. Said agreement must receive the approval of the board of commissioners prior to recording the final plat.

d.

All lots served and/or accessed by the private access road shall comply with the frontage requirements of the zoning district in which it is located.

e.

No private access road shall be allowed to serve as the means of ingress and egress to more than six dwelling units.

f.

The final subdivision plat shall contain notations in a form acceptable to the county that all private access drives/easements are private and are not maintained by Troup County. The homeowners of those lots shall jointly own all private access drives/easements served by the road. All private access drives/easements shall be perpetually maintained pursuant to an agreement binding the lot owners, their successors and assigns.

2.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in subsection 3.b., private access drives/easements shall comply with all the requirements set forth in subsection 3.a. of this section.

a.

Rural residential and lakeside residential and lakeside rural residential access drives shall be paved at the owner of the private roads expense, upon the submission to the county engineer by the developer or homeowner's association of detailed plans, specifications and hydrological reports and studies by a certified professional engineer. Such plans, specifications and hydrological reports and studies must be in a form acceptable to the county and in compliance with standard practice and proper design standards, must be approved by the county engineer, and must contain a certification that the requested improvement(s) will not result in drainage and/or run-off onto any public road or driving surface or alter drainage and/or surface water flows in a manner detrimental to the general public or to surrounding landowners.

b.

No plans or specifications for the paving of rural residential, lakeside residential or lakeside rural residential access drives shall be approved until the developer and/or homeowner's association have agreed in a form acceptable to the county attorney to indemnify the county for any and all losses and damages incurred by the county as a result of the drainage and/or alteration of surface water flows caused by the road paving by the owners of the road improvements.

l.

Plat Statements. Statements to be noted on plat shall be:

1.

Only one residence per tract.

2.

The private access road shown is not a county-maintained road.

3.

A ten-foot utility easement shall be located on the front, side, and rear lines of each lot.

4.

No manufactured homes allowed.

5.

Addresses shall be assigned and displayed according the the Troup County Comprehensive Address Assignment and Display Ordinance.

6.

The access drive shall be jointly owned by all lots served by the easement and shall be perpetually maintained pursuant to an agreement binding the lot owners, their successors and assigns.

25.5-4 LR Lakeside Residential District.

25.5-5 LRR Lakeside Rural Residential District.

25.5-6 Single-Family Medium Density. There will be three development options for development in the single-family medium density zoning district.

1.

Option A. This option will be for developments with minimum lot size of one acre with individual septic tanks and public water. The following are dimensional requirements:

2.

Option B. This option is a 1 ½ acre minimum lot size with no limit on the number of units developed with individual septic systems. The following are dimensional requirements:

3.

Option C. Residential cluster minimum development standards.

(a)

Option C developments must be a minimum of 25 acres.

(b)

Overall density shall not exceed three housing units per acre.

(c)

Lot width shall not be less than 60 feet of road frontage and in no case shall be less than 6,000 square feet in total area.

(d)

Overall density shall not exceed three housing units per acre as defined in the zoning district where the property is located and no land shall be classified in the zone unless it contains a minimum of 25 acres.

(e)

All water and sewer systems are required to be operated and maintained by a qualified local governmental body capable of operating and maintaining the system. For purposes of this section, "qualified local governmental body" shall mean Troup County, Georgia, if the county is then engaged in water and sewer system operations. If Troup County, Georgia, is not then engaged in water and sewer system operations, "qualified local governmental body" shall be any local governmental water and sewer provider authorized to operate sewer systems within unincorporated Troup County, Georgia. If no such authority is then in existence and engaged in sewer operations, "qualified local governmental body" shall mean any municipality then engaged in operating and maintaining sewer systems with lines sufficiently close and of sufficient capacity to allow future connection of the cluster development to its sewer operations or Troup County may own and operate the systems.

(1)

The owner/developer of the cluster development shall at the time of submission for approval by the board of commissioners present proof that a request for the provision of sewer service has been submitted to qualified local governmental body (closest municipality) and that the local governmental body has either declined to provide sewer service or has not responded to the request of the owner/developer within 30 days of the request having been made.

(2)

The proposed system must be approved by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division (or such state department or authority so charged) prior to the issuance of any permits.

(3)

Decentralized sewer systems designed and installed in cluster developments shall be the latest technology available and systems designed to meet the requirements by the environmental protection division for stream discharge and/or reuse are required.

(f)

No residential cluster development shall be approved unless, in the sole determination of the board of commissioners and the advice of Troup County attorney, adequate provision is made through the declaration of protective covenants, restrictions and conditions for the perpetual and legally enforceable maintenance of the common areas and amenities of the development through a property owners' association of perpetual duration.

(g)

No residential cluster development shall be approved in the absence of a minimum amenities package approved by the planning commission and the board of commissioners. For the purpose of this subsection, a "minimum amenities package" is defined as the provision, without duplication, of at least two of the following amenities for every 150 housing units in the development:

(1)

Non-impervious surfaced walking/running/biking trails of at least one-half mile in total length;

(2)

Swimming pool or zero-depth water feature;

(3)

Baseball/softball/soccer field;

(4)

Tennis court;

(5)

Basketball court;

(6)

Putting green;

(7)

Dog park;

(8)

Children's (non-impervious surface) playground;

(9)

Community clubhouse;

(10)

Other similar amenities as recommended by the planning commission and approved by the board of commissioners.

(h)

The amount of green area, including designated parks, public and private open space, active and passive recreational areas, required for the residential portion shall not be less than 25 percent of the gross total area. The minimum green area requirement, which shall include designated parks, public and private open space, active and passive recreational areas, except that comparable amenities and/or facilities may be provided in lieu of green area if the planning commission determines that such amenities or facilities are sufficient to accomplish the purposes of the zone, and would be more beneficial to the proposed development than strict adherence to the specific green area requirement.

(i)

A perimeter buffer of not less than 30 feet is required on all residential cluster developments except when adjacent to existing.

4.

Lot Size, Yard and Landscaping Requirements, Minimum.

(a)

Minimum lot size is 6,000 square feet with a minimum 60 feet lot width.

(b)

Maximum density is three units per total net area.

(c)

Front. Setback from the centerline of a:

(d)

Side. Five feet for each side, plus, an additional three feet per side for each story over one. Where a side yard abuts a street, road or highway, the side yard shall not be less than the front yard requirement as set forth in subsection (a) of this section.

(e)

Rear. Twenty-five feet.

(f)

Landscaping. Landscaping of all development areas shall be reviewed for compliance by the arborist or landscape architect as designated by Troup County Commission. The review shall consist of the list of plants used, how they are situated in the development plan, the proximity of the landscaped areas to required sidewalks and any landscaping along street shall be reviewed by the county engineer to ensure no obstruction to vision from traffic.

5.

Streets and Road Design Standards, Minimum.

(a)

All residential cluster development streets and/or roads shall comply in all respects with Article IV of the Troup County Subdivision Regulations or as approved by the board of zoning appeals/planning commission preliminary plat.

(b)

Street light design shall be submitted as a part of the site plan review process.

(c)

In addition to the requirements of Article IV of the Troup County Subdivision regulations and the laws of the county, sidewalks shall be required on both sides of all development streets.

6.

Structural design standards, minimum. Every fifth house in adjoining lots shall be so constructed as to provide a one hour rated fire wall assembly or shall have a side yard setback of no less than ten feet.

7.

Signs. All signs shall conform and comply with the requirements for residential signs as provided in Article XIV of this ordinance or as approved by the county engineer at the preliminary plat approval stage.

8.

Approval Procedure. All requests requiring rezoning shall be made at the time the concept plan is submitted. All required rezoning and initial review fees shall be paid at the time the rezoning request is made and the concept plan is submitted.

(a)

Application and processing procedures. Procedures for governing the application for the residential cluster zone and approvals necessary to seek building permits shall be subject to the following multiple step process:

(1)

Application for concept plan approval.

a.

An applicant shall file, together with the prescribed application fee, and application for concept plan approval as provided by the county, and in addition, shall submit for approval as part of the application, a concept plan reflecting at a minimum, the following:

1.

The boundaries of the entire tract or parcel.

2.

Generalized location of existing and proposed external roads and adjacent land use and development.

3.

Generalized location and description of various internal proposed land use components, including information as to proposed densities and intensities, proposed size and heights of development.

4.

Generalized location and description of proposed roads, proposed dedicated public lands and perimeter setback or buffer areas.

5.

Proposed phasing or staging plan of development, public facilities and information pertaining to the provision of public facilities as required by the county.

6.

Generalized areas of woodlands, streams and watercourses and other areas intended for natural preservation.

7.

An illustrative plan providing for the physical layout of the entire development including all streets, lots, parcels, park and open spaces.

8.

A draft of urban and architectural standards to govern covenants and to be managed by the homeowners association and to act as the residential cluster development compliance document.

9.

Generalized information concerning traffic impact of the proposed development shall be submitted.

a.

During the concept plan approval phase, the planning commission and developer will engage in meetings and planning sessions to submit proposals to be considered by the planning commission.

9.

Application for Preliminary Development Plan Approval. After the concept plan and rezoning request has been recommended for approval by the planning commission and rezoned by the board of commissioners; or, if the existing zoning is appropriate, a preliminary development plan shall be filed for approval, rejection or modification by the planning commission of all or portions of the development site and reflected within the approved concept plan, together with the required filing fee. The preliminary development plan shall be scaled at one inch equals 50 feet and shall contain, at a minimum, the following:

1.

Boundary survey and identification plat or survey plat.

2.

The use(s) of all buildings and structures within the preliminary development plan area, as well as existing uses of adjacent property external to the residential cluster development and proposed uses within adjoining residential cluster development.

3.

The locations, height, approximate dimensions and conceptual architectural elevations of all buildings and structures, and the setbacks and densities and/or square footage thereof.

4.

The location of points of access to the site and all public and private roads, pedestrian and bike paths, in accordance with the applicable thoroughfare design standards.

5.

The location and setbacks of all parking areas.

6.

Existing topography including:

i.

Contour intervals of not more than two feet;

ii.

One-hundred-year flood plains and floodways including base flood elevations;

iii.

Other natural features, such as rock outcropping and scenic views;

iv.

Utility easements, if any; and

v.

Historic buildings, structures or areas.

7.

All landscaped areas, proposed conceptual screen planting, open spaces, community identification signage, recreation and amenity areas.

8.

Proposed phasing or staging plan of development and information relating to such plan's consistency with the provision of public facilities.

9.

A proposed covenant or other form of agreement indicating how the area will be included in any homeowners association or other organization, and how any open space, community space or amenities located with the area subject to review will be perpetually maintained.

10.

Five copies of required preliminary plan/plat for review process of a size 24″×36″ or acceptable to the Troup County planner. All plats and supporting information shall also be submitted in digital format as they may be required by the Troup County planner.

11.

Two copies of previous plat.

12.

Two drawings that inventory all wetlands, all watercourses and impoundments, and flood plain limits.

13.

Two copies of the erosion and sedimentation control plan.

14.

Two copies of the stormwater management plan.

15.

Utility cross section.

16.

Transportation plan showing the interconnection on the subdivision and its relationship to all adjoining properties along with a formal traffic impact study, if required.

17.

Project narrative to include description of the type of project and who it will serve; developer information, contractor information, engineer information, contact information, anticipated start dates, completion dates, phasing description (if applicable), description of utility development plans including main sizes, lift station information, communications deployment plan and schedule, stormwater planning narrative, impact statement describing projects effects on surrounding transportation including traffic counts and flows from proposed project and existing counts, a narrative description of how traffic will be managed and controlled (and calmed) as appropriate for the development, description of green space and public/community space proposed for the project.

18.

Application must be signed by owner, developer and engineer or land surveyor (licensed in Georgia with stamp affixed).

10.

Final Site Development Plan Review. Following approval of a preliminary development plan, an applicant shall submit to the planning commission a final site plan for approval and recommendation to the board of commissioners, which shall be in accord with the approved preliminary development plan and shall include the following:

a.

All information required for preliminary development plan; and

b.

Proposed phasing or staging plan of development and information regarding consistency of such plan with the provision of public facilities;

1.

Demonstration of compliance with the approved preliminary development plan;

2.

A proposed covenant, suitable for filing in the deed records of Troup County, which shall indicate in specific language that the property which is the subject of the application is restricted in its use and/or development standards to the preliminary development plan and any accompanying or qualifying text material submitted with such plan, as such plan may be approved or modified by the county commissioners at the time of final site plan review. The covenant to be filed in the deed records shall also indicate that such restrictions shall be in effect until such time as the property may be rezoned, at which time such restrictions shall be removed.

11.

Findings Required.

(1)

The planning commission shall review the preliminary development plan for compliance with the following standards:

a.

The application meets or accomplishes the purposes, objectives, and minimum standards and requirements of this article; and

b.

The application and concept plan will be internally and externally compatible and harmonious with existing and planned uses in single-family medium and high density and lakeside residential zoned areas and adjacent areas.

(2)

The county commissioners shall approve a preliminary development plan only upon finding that:

a.

The plan is substantially in accord with the approved concept plan; and

b.

The plan meets or accomplishes the purposes, objectives and minimum standards and requirements of the zone; and

c.

The plan will be internally and externally compatible and harmonious with existing and planned uses in adjacent areas; and

d.

The existing or planned public facilities are adequate to service the proposed development contained in the plan; and

e.

The development staging or phasing program is adequate in relation to the provision of public facilities and private amenities to service the proposed development.

(3)

The county commissioners shall approve a final site plan consistent with the findings required in subsection (c)(2) immediately above and upon considerations, determinations and powers set forth in this section. The county commissioners shall, as a condition of approval, require the posting of all necessary bonds or other security instruments, execution of required agreements, and recording of covenants.

(4)

Procedures for amendment. Amendments to a final site plan may be permitted, and are to be approved by the county commissioners in accordance with the submission requirements of this article.

(5)

Urban and architectural regulations shall be adopted as part of concept plans.

a.

The proposed covenants and restrictions shall be presented to the BOC as part of a preliminary development plan in the single-family medium and or Lakeside Residential an urban and architectural code as regulations, rules or standards specific and unique to the application under consideration.

b.

Such rules, regulations and standards shall apply to:

i.

Building/structure setbacks, and lot coverage;

ii.

The location and type of accessory buildings and structures;

iii.

Type and nature of accessory uses; and

iv.

Appearance of buildings and structures, configuration of building elements and type of building materials.

Provided, however, that no such rules, regulations and standards shall exceed any maximum development standard or be less than any minimum development standard or permit any use otherwise prohibited in the single-family medium and high density or lakeside residential zone. All owners of property subject to the final site plan and their assigns shall be notified (by the developer) of such rules, regulations and standards at the time of taking title to property located within the final site plan area.

c.

No person, firm or corporation may violate any requirement of this article, to include but not limited to deviation from the requirements of the final site plan, and any such violation shall be enforceable by the county and subject to such enforcement and penalties provided by zoning ordinance and/or Troup County Codes.

d.

An architect shall be commissioned by the developer as a method of ensuring compliance with the urban and architectural code. Said architect shall be retained by the developer and/or homeowner's association until such time as the last lot in the SFMD zone at issue is developed.

(Ord. No. 2024-02, § I, 4-2-2024)

25.5-7 MFR Multi-Family Residential District. Multi-family development within the MFR district, shall meet the following dimensional requirements:

a.

Minimum required lot area for the first dwelling unit, 6,000 square feet;

b.

Minimum additional lot area per dwelling unit for each unit in excess of one, 3,000 square feet;

c.

Multi-family shall not exceed six units per acre = one unit per 7,560 square feet.

d.

Minimum required lot width of 70 feet per dwelling unit plus an additional five feet of lot width for each unit in excess of one.

e.

Minimum required building setback line is 25 feet from the right-of-way line.

f.

Minimum required side yard ten feet plus one foot for each foot in height that a structure exceeds 20 feet above the elevation at the adjacent lot line nearest to such structure. Corner lots shall have a side yard setback of 20 feet along the side street line. For any side or rear lot line which abuts a single-family or two family residential districts there shall be a buffer as defined in Article IX.

g.

Minimum required rear yard, 25 feet for single-family and two family residential units and 30 feet for multi-family units, plus one additional foot for each foot in height that the structure exceeds 20 feet above the elevation at the contiguous lot line nearest to such structure.

h.

Maximum possible lot coverage: The total ground area covered by the principal building and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the total lot area.

i.

The height of buildings shall not exceed 45 feet, except upon approval of the board of zoning appeals/planning commission.

j.

All multi-family developments shall meet fire codes including fire walls and shall require the approval of the fire marshal.

k.

Multi-family developments shall utilize on-site sewer treatment when not served by a municipal wastewater system.

l.

The only multi-family units that may be developed on parcels with septic tank systems are duplexes and the following standards apply:

a.

Minimum lot size is one and one-half acre and each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of heated floor space.

b.

Front yard—50 feet from right-of-way line.

c.

Side yard—25 feet.

d.

Back yard—45 feet.

25.5-8 MHP Manufactured Home Park District (R-500). For requirements of this district please refer to Article XI.

25.5-9 Unrestricted Subdivision (USD). This district is intended to provide suitable locations for residential uses with a mixture of single-family housing types including manufactured homes and site built homes. Each USD must have a minimum of three parcels which meet the minimum lot standards and all other Troup County subdivision requirements in effect at the time the subdivision is approved.

25.5-10 CRVP Commercial Recreational Vehicle Park, Campgrounds and Rental Cabins District. For requirements of this district please refer to Article XII.

(Ord. No. 2010-11, § IH., 6-1-2010; Ord. No. 2017-14, § III.a—h., 2-7-2017)

These standards are intended for new construction of non-residential structures. Existing buildings may be exempt from these requirements upon findings from the zoning administrator that a sincere effort to comply with these regulations has been attempted by property owner. Zoning administrator may require compliance with these regulations for existing buildings provided building has been vacant for at least six months and/or owner/renter has changed and is applying for a business license. For additional non-residential design standards refer also to the quality development corridor overlay. Site plans are required for all new construction of non-residential structures. Site plans shall be drawn to scale by a design professional with the following information:

a.

North arrow.

b.

Placement of all buildings and accessory buildings, driveway location, landscaped areas location, parking lot location and location of all loading and unloading areas of the business.

c.

Owner and zoning of adjacent properties.

d.

Location of any new proposed roads.

e.

Square footage of buildings.

f.

The following standards apply to all new construction of non-residential structures. These standards will be inspected during regular inspections by the building official, or his designee:

a.

Architectural Standards.

1.

Orientation. Buildings shall have their primary orientation toward the street. Lots with double frontage or through lots shall provide orientation and public entrances on facades along both street frontages.

2.

Buildings. Buildings shall incorporate arcades, roofs, alcoves, porticoes, and/or awnings at public entrances that protect pedestrians from rain and sun.

3.

Any wall adjacent to the street shall have 30 percent in windows, display areas, and entrances.

4.

Building frontages greater than 100 feet in length shall have offsets and other distinctive changes in building facades.

5.

Building Materials. Permitted materials for building facades include, without limitation, brick, and natural decay resistant wood siding, rock, stone, decorative concrete block or concrete walls with textured surface materials, and hardi-board or other similar material as approved by the building official. All metal buildings shall have a facade of one or a combination of approved building materials. Facade colors shall be earth tone or neutral. Building trim and accents may feature brighter colors, not to exceed 25 percent of any building facade.

6.

Roofs. Roofs shall at a minimum have parapets concealing flat roofs and rooftop equipment which are visible from adjoining streets or properties.

7.

Site Design Standards. A landscape strip at least ten feet wide shall be provided between the right-of-way and any buildings, plazas, or parking areas.

8.

Parking. Parking lots shall be paved with asphalt or concrete or utilize pervious parking systems and parking spaces delineated in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Appropriate parking spaces shall be identified as such. Parking lots may be located in front yard.

9.

Solid Waste Storage Areas. Solid waste receptacles, shipping pallets, bundled cardboard and similar waste materials stored for collection shall be enclosed on all sides and screened from view from adjoining residential properties or streets with a solid enclosure (at least six feet high) with a gate and shall be constructed of wood, masonry, or other compatible material. The enclosure shall measure a minimum of 13 feet by ten feet with an opening measuring no less than 13 feet. A ten-foot by 20-foot concrete pad at least six inches thick shall be provided for the garbage truck loading/unloading area.

10.

Outdoor Storage and Loading Areas. Areas for truck parking and loading shall be screened by a combination of structures and landscaping to minimize visibility from adjacent streets and property lines. If visible from adjacent property, screening structures shall be made of similar materials as the principal structure. Non-enclosed areas for the storage and sale of inventory shall be permanently defined and screened with walls and/or fences. Materials, colors, and design of the screening walls and/or fences shall conform to those used in the principal structure. If such areas are to be covered, then the covering shall conform to the exposed roofing colors of the building.

11.

Lighting. Artificial lighting shall be so arranged and constructed as to not produce direct illumination on adjacent properties when residential in use.

12.

Water and Sewer. Commercial developments may be developed using decentralized sewer upon approval of EPD and Troup County. Commercial developments that utilize well and septic tanks are subject to Troup County Health Department regulations and shall be approved for well and septic prior to rezoning and prior to any issuance of a building permit.

25.6-1 CA Commercial Adult.

Commercial Adult C-A

The purpose of this district shall be to provide and protect a reasonable location within the community for the development of sexually oriented businesses.

a.

Permitted uses. Sexually oriented businesses subject to regulations as specified in chapter 10 Article II Troup County Code of Ordinances.

b.

Lot size, yard and parking requirements shall be same as the general commercial zoning district.

25.6-2 GC General Commercial.

25.6-3 HC Heavy Commercial.

25.6-4 LC Limited Commercial.

25.6-5 NHC Neighborhood Commercial District.

25.6-6 GI General Industrial District.

25.6-7 LI Light Industrial District.

25.6-8 FH Flood Hazard Overlay. For requirements of this overlay district please refer to Article XVII.

25.6-9 HA Historic Area Overlay. For requirements of this overlay please refer to Article VIII.

25.6-10 PUD Planned Unit Development District. For requirements of this district please refer to Article XVIII.

25.6-11 SC Scenic Corridor Overlay District. For requirements of this district please refer to Article XXIV.

(Ord. No. 2017-14, § III.i—n., 2-7-2017; Ord. No. 2017-21, § I, 6-6-2017)