Tucker City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 46-1. - Purpose and intent of chapter.
- Sec. 46-2. - Comprehensive plan adopted.
- Sec. 46-3. - Minimum requirements.
- Sec. 46-4. - Authority.
- Sec. 46-5. - General applicability.
- Sec. 46-6. - Applicability to all property.
- Sec. 46-7. - General prohibition.
- Sec. 46-8. - Interpretation and authority to administer.
- Sec. 46-9. - Components of zoning ordinance.
- Sec. 46-10. - Transitional provisions.
- Sec. 46-11. - Relation to and conflict with other provisions.
- Sec. 46-12. - Relation to private agreements.
- Sec. 46-13. - Zoning maps.
- Sec. 46-14. - Interpretation of zoning maps.
- Sec. 46-15. - Rules applicable to parcels split into two or more zoning districts.
- Sec. 46-16. - Severability.
- Sec. 46-17. - Annexation.
- DIVISION 2. - RELATIONSHIP TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ARTICLE II
- DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 3. - RE (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 4. - RLG (RESIDENTIAL LARGE LOT) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 5. - R-100 (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM LOT-100) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 6. - R-85 (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM LOT-85) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 7. - R-75 (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM LOT-75) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 8. - R-60 (RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT-60) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 9. - MHP (MOBILE HOME PARK) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 10. - RNC (RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION) DISTRICT
- Sec. 46-304.- Scope of provisions.
- Sec. 46-305. - Statement of purpose and intent.
- Sec. 46-306. - Permitted and special land uses.
- Sec. 46-307. - Scaled site plan.
- Sec. 46-308. - Calculation and design of greenspace.
- Sec. 46-309. - Development standards and permitted uses.
- Sec. 46-310. - Minimum lot width, minimum lot size, building setback, street width, and private drive width requirements.
- Sec. 46-311. - Maximum height of buildings.
- Sec. 46-312. - Maximum lot coverage.
- Sec. 46-313. - Ownership, control, and maintenance of required greenspace.
- Sec. 46-314. - Off-street parking requirements.
- Sec. 46-315. - Relation of RNC (Residential Neighborhood Conservation) District regulations to subdivision or other regulations.
- DIVISION 11. - MEDIUM AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 12. - RSM (SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL MIX) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 13. - MR-1 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-1) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 14. - MR-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-2) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 15. - HR-1 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL-1) DISTRICT
- Division 17. - Reserved. [2]
- DIVISION 18. - MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 19. - MU-1 (MIXED-USE LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT
- Sec. 46-568.- Dimensional requirements.
- Sec. 46-569. - Site and building design standards.
- Sec. 46-570. - Rezoning to the MU-1 (Mixed-Use Low Density) District.
- Sec. 46-571. - MU-1 (Mixed-Use Low Density) District rezoning submittal requirements.
- Sec. 46-572. - Mixed-use building restrictions.
- Sec. 46-573. - MU-1 retail size restrictions.
- DIVISION 20. - MU-2 (MIXED-USE LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 21. - MU-3 (MIXED-USE MEDIUM DENSITY) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 22. - MU-4 (MIXED-USE HIGH DENSITY) DISTRICT
- Division 23. - Reserved. [3]
- DIVISION 24. - NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 25. - NS (NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 26. - C-1 (LOCAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 27. - C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 28. - OD (OFFICE-DISTRIBUTION) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 29. - OI (OFFICE-INSTITUTIONAL) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 30. - OIT (OFFICE-INSTITUTIONAL-TRANSITIONAL) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 31. - M (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT
- DIVISION 32. - M-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT
ARTICLE III
SPECIAL AND OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS4
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - RULES FOR ALL SPECIAL AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 2. - DOWNTOWN TUCKER ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 46-981. - Downtown zoning districts established.
- Sec. 46-982. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 46-983. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-984. - Use of graphics.
- Sec. 46-985. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 46-986. - Dimensional requirements.
- Sec. 46-987. - Block and lots.
- Sec. 46-988. - Vehicle access.
- Sec. 46-989. - Inter-parcel access.
- Sec. 46-990. - Building form and design.
- Sec. 46-991. - Fences.
- Sec. 46-992. - Open space.
- Sec. 46-993. - Neighborhood compatibility.
- Sec. 46-994. - Streets and streetscapes.
- Sec. 46-995. - Drive-thru facilities.
- Sec. 46-996. - Parking.
- Sec. 46-997. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 46-998. - Outdoor dining.
- Sec. 46-999. - Outdoor lighting.
- Sec. 46-1000. - Administrative variations.
- Sec. 46-1001. - Downtown entertainment district.
- DIVISION 3. - NORTHLAKE ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 46-1031. - Northlake zoning districts established.
- Sec. 46-1032. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 46-1033. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-1034. - Use of graphics.
- Sec. 46-1035. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 46-1036. - Dimensional requirements.
- Sec. 46-1037. - Blocks and lots.
- Sec. 46-1038. - Vehicle access.
- Sec. 46-1039. - Inter-parcel access.
- Sec. 46-1040. - Building form and design.
- Sec. 46-1041. - Fences.
- Sec. 46-1042. - Open space.
- Sec. 46-1043. - Neighborhood compatibility.
- Sec. 46-1044. - Streets and streetscapes.
- Sec. 46-1045. - Drive-thru facilities.
- Sec. 46-1046. - Parking.
- Sec. 46-1047. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 46-1048. - Outdoor lighting.
- Sec. 46-1049. - Administrative variations.
- Sec. 46-1050. - NL-PUD standards.
- DIVISION 4. - MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Sec. 46-1071. - Mountain Industrial Boulevard Overlay established.
- Sec. 46-1072. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 46-1073. - Principal uses and structures.
- Sec. 46-1074. - Prohibited uses.
- Sec. 46-1075. - Exterior materials.
- Sec. 46-1076. - Outdoor storage of materials, supplies, equipment or vehicles.
- Sec. 46-1077. - Screening, fences, and walls.
- DIVISION 5. - LAWRENCEVILLE HIGHWAY ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 46-1083. - Lawrenceville Highway Zoning Districts established.
- Sec. 46-1084. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 46-1085. - Definitions.
- Sec. 46-1086. - Use of graphics.
- Sec. 46-1087. - Use regulations.
- Sec. 46-1088. - Supplemental use regulations.
- Sec. 46-1089. - Dimensional requirements.
- Sec. 46-1090. - Site design.
- Sec. 46-1091. - Building form and design.
- Sec. 46-1092. - Adaptive reuse projects.
- Sec. 46-1093. - Redevelopment thresholds.
- Sec. 46-1094. - Incentives within the Lawrenceville highway districts.
- Sec. 46-1095. - Streets and streetscapes.
- Sec. 46-1096. - Parking.
- Sec. 46-1097. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 46-1098. - Outdoor lighting.
- Sec. 46-1099. - Administrative variations.
ARTICLE V
- SITE DESIGN AND BUILDING FORM STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 46-1247. - Compliance with block and lot requirements.
- Sec. 46-1248. - Blocks.
- Sec. 46-1249. - Lots.
- Sec. 46-1250. - Lots, access.
- Sec. 46-1251. - Lots, corner.
- Sec. 46-1252. - Lots, double frontage.
- Sec. 46-1253. - Every use must be upon a lot of record.
- Sec. 46-1254. - Buildings on single-family and duplex lots.
- Sec. 46-1255. - Multiple principal buildings on a lot.
- Sec. 46-1256. - Minimum lot size and minimum lot width.
- Sec. 46-1257. - Maximum lot coverage.
- Sec. 46-1258. - Street frontage for lots.
- Sec. 46-1259. - Lots served by wells and septic tanks; sewer and water connections.
- DIVISION 2. - GENERAL YARD AND MEASUREMENT PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 3. - SUPPLEMENTAL STREET REGULATIONS AND TRAFFIC IMPACT
- DIVISION 4. - STREETSCAPE AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 5. - OPEN SPACE STANDARDS
- DIVISION 6. - SUPPLEMENTAL SITE IMPROVEMENTS
- DIVISION 7. - BUILDING FORM AND CONFIGURATION STANDARDS
- Sec. 46-1413. - Application of standards.
- Sec. 46-1414. - Exemptions and variances.
- Sec. 46-1415. - Conflict with other standards and review.
- Sec. 46-1416. - Materials.
- Sec. 46-1417. - Detached houses.
- Sec. 46-1418. - Single-family attached buildings.
- Sec. 46-1419. - Additional standards for multifamily, nonresidential, large-scale retail, live/work and mixed-use buildings.
- Sec. 46-1420. - Large-scale retail; additional standards.
ARTICLE VI
PARKING
Sections
- Sec. 46-1449.- Introduction.
- Sec. 46-1450. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 46-1451. - Parking regulations, off-street parking spaces.
- Sec. 46-1452. - Off-street parking ratios.
- Sec. 46-1453. - Off-street parking reduction for shared parking.
- Sec. 46-1454. - Shared driveways and inter-parcel access.
- Sec. 46-1455. - Number of handicapped parking spaces required.
- Sec. 46-1456. - On-street parking.
- Sec. 46-1457. - Parking structures.
- Sec. 46-1458. - Parking area landscaping.
- Sec. 46-1459. - Paving surfaces.
- Sec. 46-1460. - Stacking spaces.
- Sec. 46-1461. - Valet parking requirements.
- Sec. 46-1462. - Off-street loading requirements.
- Sec. 46-1463. - Parking of trailers, recreational vehicles, dumpsters, and storage containers in residential districts.
- Sec. 46-1464. - Alternative fuel vehicles parking.
- Sec. 46-1465. - Bicycle/moped parking requirements.
ARTICLE VII
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - GENERAL PROCEDURES
- DIVISION 3. - ZONING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURES
- Sec. 46-1556. - Initiation of proposals for text and map amendments.
- Sec. 46-1557. - Consistency with comprehensive plan character areas.
- Sec. 46-1558. - Staff analysis, findings of fact, and recommendations.
- Sec. 46-1559. - Standards and factors governing review of proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan map.
- Sec. 46-1560. - Standards and factors governing review of proposed amendments to the official zoning map.
- Sec. 46-1561. - Reserved.
- Sec. 46-1562. - Action by the planning commission.
- Sec. 46-1563. - Action by the mayor and city council.
- Sec. 46-1564. - Conditions of zoning.
- Sec. 46-1565. - Modifications and changes to approved conditions of zoning.
- DIVISION 4. - SPECIAL LAND USE PERMITS
- Sec. 46-1589. - Generally.
- Sec. 46-1590. - Initiation of applications and public hearing requirements.
- Sec. 46-1591. - Initiation of ordinance for application for special land use permit.
- Sec. 46-1592. - Reserved.
- Sec. 46-1593. - Staff analysis, findings of fact, and recommendation on each application.
- Sec. 46-1594. - Special land use permit; criteria to be considered.
- Sec. 46-1595. - Additional criteria for specified uses.
- Sec. 46-1596. - Action by the planning commission.
- Sec. 46-1597. - Action by the mayor and city council.
- Sec. 46-1598. - Appeals of decisions of the city council.
- Sec. 46-1599. - Limitations of special land use permits.
- Sec. 46-1600. - Transfer of special land use permits.
- Sec. 46-1601. - Compliance upon denial.
- DIVISION 5. - VARIANCES AND APPEALS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
- Sec. 46-1631. - Testimony and burden of proof.
- Sec. 46-1632. - Appeals of decisions of administrative officials.
- Sec. 46-1633. - Applications for variances; criteria to be used by the zoning board of appeals in deciding applications for variances.
- Sec. 46-1634. - Applications for variances to reduce or waive off-street parking or loading space requirements.
- Sec. 46-1635. - Limitations of authority of the zoning board of appeals.
- Sec. 46-1636. - Decision by the zoning board of appeals.
- Sec. 46-1637. - Compliance with standards upon denial.
- Sec. 46-1638. - Appeals of decisions of the zoning board of appeals.
- Sec. 46-1639. - Fair Housing Act accommodation variance.
- Sec. 46-1640. - Concurrent variance.
- DIVISION 6. - SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS; WAIVERS AND VARIANCES
- Sec. 46-1664. - Special administrative permits generally.
- Sec. 46-1665. - Standards for special administrative permits, criteria to be applied.
- Sec. 46-1666. - Time limitations.
- Sec. 46-1667. - Administrative variances, administrative waivers: authority.
- Sec. 46-1668. - Procedures for applications for administrative variances and administrative waivers.
- Sec. 46-1669. - Criteria used by the planning and zoning director in deciding administrative variances and administrative waivers.
- Sec. 46-1670. - Persons entitled to appeal to the zoning board of appeals.
- DIVISION 7. - ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATIONS, AND PENALTIES
- Sec. 46-1694. - Administration and enforcement; granting of permits.
- Sec. 46-1695. - Development permits.
- Sec. 46-1696. - Building permits and certificates of occupancy required.
- Sec. 46-1697. - Applications for permits and certificates of occupancy.
- Sec. 46-1698. - Development and building permits; plans required.
- Sec. 46-1699. - Issuance of development permits.
- Sec. 46-1700. - Duration of validity of development applications and permits.
- Sec. 46-1701. - Building inspection.
- Sec. 46-1702. - Records.
- Sec. 46-1703. - Inspection; right of entry.
- Sec. 46-1704. - Inspection; warrants.
- Sec. 46-1705. - Remedies.
- Sec. 46-1706. - Notice in writing order to stop work; revocation of permits.
- Sec. 46-1707. - Fees.
- Sec. 46-1708. - Certificates of occupancy.
- Sec. 46-1709. - Violations of this chapter.
- Sec. 46-1710. - Penalties.
- Sec. 46-1711. - Repeal of conflicting ordinances; validity of prior approvals and actions.
ARTICLE VIII
NONCONFORMITIES
Sections
- Sec. 46-1731.- Statement of intent and purpose.
- Sec. 46-1732. - Applicability.
- Sec. 46-1733. - Legal nonconforming lot.
- Sec. 46-1734. - Legal nonconforming single-family lots: lot merger requirements.
- Sec. 46-1735. - Nonconforming use.
- Sec. 46-1736. - Nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 46-1737. - Landscaping and screening requirements for new or additional parking, service or storage areas.
- Sec. 46-1738. - Nonconforming parking.
- Sec. 46-1739. - Prior nonconformities.
- Sec. 46-1740. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 46-1741. - Nonconformities caused by government action.
- Sec. 46-1742. - Rezoning that results in nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 46-1743. - Nonconforming uses requiring a special administrative permit or special land use permit.
- Sec. 46-1744. - Buildings and structures where construction has begun.
- Sec. 46-1745. - Reconstruction of damaged or destroyed nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 46-1746. - Expansion, redevelopment or improvement of legal nonconforming buildings, structures and/or sites.
- Sec. 46-1747. - Prior variances, special exceptions, and special permits authorized.