Valdosta City Zoning Code

SECTION 5

- SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

5-1.- Table of Permitted Uses.

Within the various zoning districts as indicated on the "Zoning Map of the City of Valdosta," no building, structure, or land shall be constructed, erected, altered, or used except as indicated in the following schedules.

5-1.1. Uses Permitted by Right. Uses permitted as a matter of right are indicated on the following schedule by the letter "X" in the appropriate column.

5-1.2. Special Exceptions. Uses permitted only after special review and approval of the City Council are indicated on the following schedule by the letters "SE" in the appropriate column. Requests to approve a use by Special Exception shall be advertised, reviewed and processed in the same manner as an amendment to the Official Zoning Map as described in Section 12 Amendment. In the event that a rezoning is also necessary for the proposed use, the Special Exception request and rezoning request may be processed and heard in conjunction with each other at the required public hearing. Special Exception requests will be reviewed after Council has: (1) reviewed the proposed site plans for the use, its location within the community, its arrangement and design, its relationship to neighboring property and other conditions peculiar to the particular proposal which would determine it desirability or undesirability; (2) has found the proposal not to be contrary to the intent of this ordinance; and (3) has approved the use as specified. Special Exceptions shall only be approved based on findings by the City Council that: (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 2-6-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-05.) (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 4-8-04, P.C. File # VA-2004-13.)

(a)

The proposed use will not be contrary to the purpose of this ordinance.

(b)

The proposed use will not be detrimental to the use or development of adjacent properties or the general neighborhood, nor affect adversely the health and safety of residents and workers.

(c)

The proposed use will not constitute a nuisance or hazard because of the number of persons who will attend or use such facility, vehicular movement, noise or fumes generation, or type of physical activity.

(d)

The proposed use will not be affected adversely by the existing uses of adjacent properties; and the proposed use will be placed on a lot of sufficient size to satisfy the space requirements of said use.

(e)

The parking and all development standards set forth for each particular use for which a permit may be granted have been met.

Provided that the City Council may impose or require such additional restrictions and standards as may be necessary to protect the health and safety of workers and residents in the community, and to protect the value and use of property in the general neighborhood; and provided that wherever the City Council shall find, in the case of any permit granted pursuant to the provisions of these regulations that any term, condition or restriction upon which such permit was granted are not being complied with, said City Council shall rescind and revoke such permit after giving due notice to all parties concerned and granting full opportunity for a public hearing.

If activities towards the Special Exception have not commenced within 12 months after approval by the City Council, or if the Special Exception is discontinued for a period in excess of 12 consecutive months, the request shall be rescinded and subject to re-submission in the same manner as an amendment as described in Section 12 of this Ordinance. Special Exceptions shall not be transferable except upon written approval of the City Council. (Amendment adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 2-6-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-05.)

"USE TABLE" —- Zoning Ordinance, City of Valdosta, Georgia

X —	denotes a use allowed by right
SE —	denotes a use allowed only by Special Exception

LAND USE		ZONING DISTRICT
		E-R	R-E	R-25	R-15	R-10	DR-10	R-6S	R-6	R-H	R-P	O-P	C-N	C-C	C-H	C-D	C-A	M-1	M-2
RESIDENTIAL & RELATED USES
Accessory Buildings or Uses (Refer to Section 3-9)		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Animals; keeping of pets indoors, provided that the principal building is used to house said pets and no outside enclosure is used.		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Animals; keeping of horses, dogs, and provided that:			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) No more than 2 horses, 2 dogs, or 2 cats are kept on any one lot; provided, however, that an exception is made and an additional dog may be kept on a lot when the occupant or owner of the premises has a medical need or is handicapped and the dog in question is a trained animal used to benefit or aid a handicapped or medically ill individual; (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council April 10, 2003.) b) The distance from an enclosure for horses to the nearest principal building shall not be less than 300 feet and the distance from any property line shall be not less than 75 feet. c) The distance from the enclosure for dogs and cats to the nearest property line shall not be less than 75 feet unless the enclosure incorporates at least 1/3 of the Lot and is bounded by both side lot lines.
Boarding or Rooming House									X		X		X	X	X	X
Church or Other Place of Worship; including Sunday School buildings, parish houses, convents, nursery school, kindergartens and other related uses on the same premises and operated by the church; provided that within an R-E, R-25, R-15, R 10, R-6, R-6S, DR-10, PRD-15, PRD-10, PRD-6, R-P and O-P:			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) The lot size shall be no less than 3 acres; b) Any building or structure established with any such use shall have minimum side and rear yard of 50 feet; c) Any lot for a church shall front on a major street, secondary street or collector street as specified on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of Valdosta, Georgia.
College or University; including dormitories or fraternities/sororities if located on main campus.				SE	X	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X
Dwelling — Single-family Detached, including Residential Industrialized Buildings. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X			SE
Dwelling — Single-family Attached							X		X	SE	X		X			X ^A
Dwelling — Two-family							X		X	SE	X		X			X ^A
Dwelling — Multi-Family									X		X					X ^A
Family Residential; provided, no more than one shall be permitted on a lot with another dwelling; and provided such shall be permitted only within a rear yard. Such structure shall be accessory residential and intended for use by family members related to occupants of the principle structure. The lot on which such use is to be established shall meet the minimum lot area requirements for a two-family dwelling; and provided further that said accessory structure is not to be used for rental purposes.			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Fraternity or Sorority; limited to properties directly adjacent to or abutting a main college campus.					SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	X	X	X	X
Garage Apartment; provided no more than one shall be permitted on a lot with another dwelling; and provided such shall be permitted only within a rear yard; and provided that the lot on which such use is to be established meets the minimum lot area requirements for a two-family dwelling.							X	X	X	SE	X	X
Halfway House/Transitional Housing; provided no other such house is located within one block. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 8-10-06, P.C. File # VA-2006-38.)									X		X
Home Business (Refer to Section 6-2)			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	X	X	X	X		X	X
Home Occupation (Refer to Section 6-1)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X	X
Manufactured Home (Refer to Section 6-13.)(Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)									SE
Manufactured Home Park; provided that:									SE						X
	a) Access to manufactured home parks shall be by paved public street and either on or within 1,000 feet of and readily accessible to a major, secondary, or collector street as designated on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Valdosta; and b) The manufactured home park meets the requirements of the Mobile Home Park Ordinance for the City of Valdosta; and c) The area beneath each such structure must be enclosed with materials manufactured for such purposes, including but not limited to brick, concrete, rock or other materials approved by the Building Inspector. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)
Personal Care Home, Family (Adopted by M/C 2-10-05)			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	X	X	SE	SE	SE	SE			SE
Personal Care Home, Group; provided that minimum lot size shall be 1 acre.									SE		SE	SE	X	X		SE
Personal Care Home, Congregate; provided that minimum lot size shall be 1 acre.											SE	SE	X	X	X	SE
Planned Development (Refer to Section 6-3)
Public Owned Recreation Center, YMCA and Institution of a similar nature		X			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X	X
School; Elementary, Junior or Senior High				SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Family Day Care Homes (6 children or less); refer to Section 6-1 and Section 6-5. (Approved by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-44).)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X			X
Group Day Care Homes (7 to 18 children); provided that all the requirements of Section 6-5 are met before the application is submitted. (Appr. by Vald. Mayor/Council 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-44.)					SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X	X
BUSINESS USES
Ambulance Service or Rescue Squad															X	X		X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on outside a building such as a golf or baseball driving range, miniature golf course, softball field, and uses of similar nature.		X												X	X	X		X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on outside a building which produces noise and/or noxious fumes, such as drag strips, race tracks, motorcycle races, ATV (all terrain vehicles) and uses of a similar nature.															SE			X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on wholly within a building, such as cinema, theater, auditorium, and uses of a similar nature.														X	X	X		X
Animal Hospital, Commercial Kennel, Veterinary Clinic or Animal Boarding Place, located at least 300 feet from the nearest residential district.															X			X	X
Apothecary (Stand Alone); provided that:											X	X	X	X	X	X
	The principal building does not exceed 1,200 sq. ft. in R-P or O-P. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-58.)
Apothecary - Accessory Use; provided that:											X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) The use is completely contained within the principal building; b) No outside signage is used; c) There is no direct ingress or egress from the street; d) Hours of operation to be the same as the principal use. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-58.)
Art Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Automobile Parking Lot or Parking Garage (Commercial)														X	X	X		X	X
Automobile Service Station; provided that major auto repair shall not be permitted, nor shall there be outside storage of materials or equipment other than merchandise offered for sale in a C-C, C-H, or C-D district.														X	X	X		X	X
Automobile, Truck, Farm Equipment, or Motorcycle Sales, Repair, or Upholstery, Paint Shop, or Tire Recapping (including rebuilding/sales of parts and equipment indoors only, no outside storage of equipment or parts except for M-1 and M-2 districts)															X	SE		X	X
Auto Washerteria														SE	X	SE		X	X
Bank, Financial Institution											SE	SE	X	X	X	X		X	X
Bed and Breakfast Inn										SE	SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, Blueprinting, Photostatting, or Letter Shop													X	X	X	SE		X	X
Building Contractor and Related Activities such as sale and storage of building supplies and materials. Provided that equipment and materials temporarily stored or displayed outside shall be completely enclosed by a suitable fence, and that no sawmill or planning mill operations shall take place on the premises within any district other than the M-2 district.															X	SE		X	X
Business Office											SE	X	X	X	X	X		X	X
Business School											SE	SE	SE	X	X	X
Clothing or Dry Goods Store; including shoe stores, men's shops, women's shops, variety stores and stores of a similar nature.													X	X	X	X
Club or Lodge (private)													SE	X	X	X
Cultural Facility; libraries, museums, and similar facilities.		SE									X	X	X	X	X	X
Dance School or Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Day Care Centers (19 or more children) (Approved by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03 (P. C. File # VA-2003-44.)												SE	SE	X	X	X
Drive-in Theater															X			X
Drug Store														X	X	X
Electrical Repair and similar repair of a heavy commercial nature.															X			X	X
Experimental Laboratory															X			X	X
Farmers Market		SE												X		X		X	X
Feed, Seed, and Insecticides, and Fertilizer Retail Sales														X	X	SE		X	X
Flower Shop													X	X	X	X		X	X
Food Store; including retail bakeries, meat markets, dairy products, confectioner shops, liquor stores, and stores of similar nature.														X	X	X		X
Freight Express Office															X	X		X	X
Funeral Home												SE	SE	X	X	X
Furniture Upholstery Shop													X		X	X		X	X
Glass Sales and Storage															X	SE		X	X
Golf Course (commercial purposes)		SE													X			X	X
Golf Course (Residential Purposes); provided that:			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X
	a) It shall be for daytime use only; and b) All greens and fairways shall be setback at least 100 feet from any exterior lines; and c) All trees and structures shall meet minimum setback requirements for single-family residences within the district.
Growing of Crops, Gardens		X	SE	SE	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Home Furnishings and Hardware; such as appliance sales and repairs, hardware stores, paint stores, sporting goods stores, furniture stores, and stores of a similar nature.													SE	X	X	X
Hospital, Nursing Home; provided that:											SE	SE	SE	X	X	X
	a) The lot size for such use shall be no less than 3 acres; and b) Any building or structure established with any such use shall have minimum side and rear yard of 50 feet; and c) The setback shall be 25 feet more than required for other structures within the same district; and d) The lot upon which any hospital is built shall front on a major street or secondary street as specified on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of Valdosta.
Hotel															X	X
Laboratory Serving Professional Requirements; Medical, Dental, Medical Supplies											X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Launderette or Washerteria (Self-service laundries)													SE	X	X	X
Locksmith, Gunsmith														X	X	X		X
Medical or Dental Clinic and similar professional uses including: accounting, attorney, architects, land surveyors, insurance, real estate, engineering firms and uses of a similar service oriented concern. Provided that no window display of products shall be allowed.											X	X	X	X	X	X
Motel															X	X		X
Music Teaching Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Neighborhood Dry cleaning Plant, Laundry Pick-up Station: (Amended and adopted 12-5-02)													SE	X	X	X
	a) The dry cleaning plant and its operation shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; and b) The dry cleaning plant shall serve not more than one pick-up and delivery station exclusive of one occupying the same premises as the plant; and c) The dry cleaning plant shall be designed to operate in a manner that will not emit smoke, odor, or objectionable waste material and which will not produce noise that will carry beyond the walls of the building occupied by such plant; and fuel for operation of equipment shall be smokeless fuel; and d) The applicant for the dry cleaning plant shall certify in writing, at the time of application, that all the above conditions will be met.
Newspaper or Magazine Publishing and Distribution															X	SE		X	X
Nightclub, Lounge															X	X	X
Office Equipment Sales and Service													X	X	X	X
Pawn Shop														X	X	X
Personal Service Shop; such as hair care services and services of a similar nature.											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Pest Control; providing no outside storage other than within an M-1 or M-2 district.															X	SE		X	X
Photography Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Professional Office											X	X	X	X	X	X
Radio Studio											X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Railroad or Bus Passenger Station														X	X	X		X	X
Railroad Freight Station															X	X		X	X
Residential Trailer Sales Room and Sales Lot															X			X
Restaurants and Food Catering Service (For E-R: if in conjunction with or secondary to an approved primary use)		X												X	X	X		X	X
Retail Auto Parts and Tire Store														X	X	X		X
Retail Sales and Services not elsewhere classified													SE	X	X	X		X	X
Shell Home Display Yard															X			X
Shrubbery Sales														X	X			X
Specialty Shops, such as gift shops, jewelry stores, jewelry repair and stores of a similar nature.													X	X	X	X
Taxidermist														X	X	SE		X
Taxi Office														X	X	X		X	X
Telecommunications Tower											SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		X	X
Telegraph or Messenger Service														X	X	X		X
Television Station														X	X	X		X	X
Trade Schools															X	X		X
Travel Trailer or Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park; provided that:															X
	a) No travel trailer park shall be located except with direct access to a designated highway, or major or secondary street, with a minimum lot width of not less than 50 feet for that portion used for entrance and exit. No entrances or exit shall be through a residential district, or shall require movement of traffic from the park through a residential district. b) The minimum lot area park shall be 3 acres. c) Spaces in a travel trailer park may be used by travel trailers provided they shall be rented by the day or week only, and an occupant of such space shall remain in the same trailer park for a period of not more than 30 days. d) Management headquarters, recreational facilities, toilets, showers, laundry facilities and other uses and structures customarily incidental to operation of a trailer park are permitted as accessory uses in any district in which trailer parks are allowed provided such establishments and the parking area primarily related to their operations shall not occupy more than 10% of the area of the park. e) No space shall be so located that any part intended for occupancy for sleeping purposes shall be within 20 feet of the exterior property line. f) In addition to meeting the above requirements, the travel trailer park site plan shall be accompanied by a certificate of approval of the Lowndes County Health Department.
Utility Trailer Rentals and Rent-alls														X	X	SE		X	X
Vending Machines; located out-of-doors subject to yard and setback requirements for the respective districts.		X												X	X	X		X	X
WHOLESALING and INDUSTRIAL USES
Acid Storage and Manufacturing																			X
Feed, Grain, or Fertilizer Wholesaling and Storage															X			X	X
Freezer Locker Service, Ice Storage															X			X	X
Greenhouse and Plant Nursery (commercial) Heavy equipment allowed only in M-1 and M-2 districts.														X	X			X	X
Heavy Manufacturing; any manufacturing, packaging, processing, or handling of materials provided that any uses such as the manufacturing of cement, corrosive acids, bone distillation, drop forge industry, fat rendering, fertilizer manufacturing, organic materials reduction, meat processing plants, and the like which produce noise, odors, dust, fumes, fire hazards, or other nuisance feature shall be set back not less than 500 feet from any M-2 district boundary.																			X
Junk Yard or Auto Graveyard; provided that:																			X
	a) Minimum of 3 acres; b) Front yard setback increased 50 feet over requirements in Section 5-2; c) Cannot be adjacent to R-E, R-25, R-15, R-10, DR-10, R-6S, R-6, R-H, PRD or R-P zones; and d) An 8-foot high solid fence or wall shall be erected to screen the storage yard from view from the street.
Light Manufacturing:															SE			X	X
	a) Appliance and electronic device assembly plant including the manufacturing of parts for appliances and electronic devices; and b) Manufacturing of food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, but not including fish and meat products, sauerkraut, vinegar, yeast, and rendering plants; and c) Machine shop and related activities; and d) Construction of signs, including painted signs; and e) Cooperage; and f) Bottling and canning plants; and g) Light sheet metal products such as ventilating ducts and eaves; and h) Ice manufacturing; and i) Laundry, cleaning, and dyeing plants; and j) Musical instruments, toys, novelties, and similar products; and k) Ceramic products; provided that kilns shall only be by gas or electricity; [and] l) Assembly of products from previously prepared materials; and m) Tinsmith and roofing services; and n) Other manufacturing processing, packaging, or handling of a similar nature which shall not omit or produce more smoke, noise, odor, dust, vibration or fumes than the uses listed herein.
Lumber Yard, Coal Storage Yard, or storage not specifically listed in this column; such yards if within an M-1 district shall be enclosed by a fence and no storage shall be permitted outside such fence.																		X	X
Petroleum Bulk Plant (Storage and wholesale distribution)																		X	X
Planing or Saw Mill																			X
Railroad Classification and Repair Yard																			X
Raising or Sale of Livestock and Fowl; except otherwise permitted. (Refer to "animals")																			X
Sanitary Landfill or Incineration (private)																		X	X
Truck Terminal															X			X	X
Warehousing (not related to sales on the premises) - Storage facilities for personal property other than commercial warehousing or storage is permitted in C-C, C-H districts by SE provided there is not outside storage.														SE	SE	SE		X	X
Wholesaling of a Light Commercial Nature when operated in conjunction with or as part of a retail outlet.														SE	X			X	X
Wholesaling (not covered in other parts of this list).															SE			X	X
MISCELLANEOUS
Adult Entertainment Establishment; provided that:																	X
	a) No adult entertainment establishment shall advertise its location by signs more than 6 inches in height placed on the front of the building which shall state the name of the business and hours of operation only. b) No adult entertainment establishment shall advertise its location with flashing or other kinds of lights, signs, banners, or other devices, intended to attract the attention of the general public to its location. c) Adult book stores shall maintain all windows in a clear unobstructed manner so as to provide an open and unobstructed view throughout the interior of the book store. d) Adult movie houses shall maintain all windows in a clear and unobstructed manner, so that the entire reception area, lobby, ticket sales area of the theater is open and unobstructed to view by the public from all adjoining public thoroughfares and rights-of-way. e) Adult service establishments (bath houses, etc.) shall maintain all windows in a clear and unobstructed manner, so that the entire reception area, lobby, ticket sales area of the service establishment is open and unobstructed to view by the public from all adjoining public rights-of-way.
Armory; for meetings and training organizations.															X			X	X
Carnival, Rodeo, Horse Show, or Athletic Event, Community Fair or Other Event of interest to the public		X													X			X	X
Prison, Correctional Rehabilitation Facility															SE			X	X
Religious Meetings held in a tent or other temporary structure not to exceed 30 days.															X			X	X
Temporary Buildings and Storage of Materials (in conjunction with construction of a building) on a lot where construction is taking place or on adjacent lots such temporary uses to be terminated upon completion of construction.		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

^A = Allowed by SE if located on the ground floor. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 11-6-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-71.) (Environmental Resource Zoning District adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-9-04, P.C. File # VA-2004-56.)

Development Standards. Within the various zoning districts as indicated on the "Zoning Map of the City of Valdosta, Georgia," no building or structure, excluding all signs other than the advertising signs, shall be constructed or erected except as indicated in the following schedule:

DEVELOPMENT STANDARD

ZONING DISTRICT

E-R

R-E

R-25

R-15

R-10

DR-10

R6-S

R-6

R-H

R-P

O-P

C-N

C-C

C-H

C-D

C-A

M-1

M-2

Minimum Gross Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit (Sq. Ft.)

N/A

600
eff/
1-BR
800 >
1BR

N/A

- Single (Detached

3,000

2,300

1,200

1,000

800

- Single (Attached)

800

- Two-family (Duplex)

1,000

800

- Multi-Family

+++

—-

+++

800

Minimum Lot Area For Development (Sq. Ft.)

None

43,560
(1
acre)

25,000

15,000

10,000

10,000
++

6,000

6,000
++++

6,000

6,000
++++

6,000

None

1
Acre

None

Maximum Unit Density (# residential units/acre)

N/A

1.7

2.9

4.3

7.2

7.2
(Sgl)
12
(mf)

7.2
12
(dup)

7.2
(Sgl.)
12
(mf)

7.2

12
(mf)

N/A

12
(mf)

N/A

Minimum Lot Width (Feet)

150

125

100

None

150

None

Minimum Front Yard Setback (Feet from Centerline of Right-of-way)

- Major/Secondary Streets

80 *

100 *

80 *

100 *

80 *

None

100 *

- Collector Streets

65 *

85 *

65 *

35 *

65 *

70 *

65 *

None

70 *

- Residential Streets

55 *

75 *

55 *

35 *

55 *

N/A

None

N/A

55 *

Minimum Side Yard Setback (Feet)

None

8 +

None

Minimum Rear Yard Setback (Feet)

None

Maximum Building Height (Feet)

None **

Maximum Building Area (s.f.) (non-residential) (square feet per parcel or per commercial center)

None

8,000

None

* Plus ½ any amount which the right-of-way width exceeds 50 feet for residential streets, 60 feet for collector streets, and 80 feet for Major and Secondary Streets.

** The minimum distance from other property lines to any building over 35 feet in height shall be increased one foot for every two feet (or part of two feet) of building height greater than 35 feet.

+ Except 20 feet for multi-family with three or more floors.

++ Single-family Detached - 10,000 Sq. Ft. - 4.3 Units Per Acre; Two-family (Duplex - 13,000 Sq. Ft. - 6.6 Units Per Acre)

+++ Two Bedroom and Larger: 800 Sq. Ft.; One Bedroom (not to exceed 25 percent total units) 600 Sq. Ft.

++++ Two-family (Duplex): 9,000 Sq. Ft. lot minimum; Three Family (Triplex): 12,000 Sq. Ft. lot minimum

(Environmental Resource (E-R) Zoning District adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-9-04, P.C. File # VA-2004-56.)

Valdosta City Zoning Code

SECTION 5

- SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

5-1.- Table of Permitted Uses.

5-1.1. Uses Permitted by Right. Uses permitted as a matter of right are indicated on the following schedule by the letter "X" in the appropriate column.

(a)

The proposed use will not be contrary to the purpose of this ordinance.

(b)

The proposed use will not be detrimental to the use or development of adjacent properties or the general neighborhood, nor affect adversely the health and safety of residents and workers.

(c)

(d)

(e)

The parking and all development standards set forth for each particular use for which a permit may be granted have been met.

"USE TABLE" —- Zoning Ordinance, City of Valdosta, Georgia

X —	denotes a use allowed by right
SE —	denotes a use allowed only by Special Exception

LAND USE		ZONING DISTRICT
		E-R	R-E	R-25	R-15	R-10	DR-10	R-6S	R-6	R-H	R-P	O-P	C-N	C-C	C-H	C-D	C-A	M-1	M-2
RESIDENTIAL & RELATED USES
Accessory Buildings or Uses (Refer to Section 3-9)		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Animals; keeping of pets indoors, provided that the principal building is used to house said pets and no outside enclosure is used.		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Animals; keeping of horses, dogs, and provided that:			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) No more than 2 horses, 2 dogs, or 2 cats are kept on any one lot; provided, however, that an exception is made and an additional dog may be kept on a lot when the occupant or owner of the premises has a medical need or is handicapped and the dog in question is a trained animal used to benefit or aid a handicapped or medically ill individual; (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council April 10, 2003.) b) The distance from an enclosure for horses to the nearest principal building shall not be less than 300 feet and the distance from any property line shall be not less than 75 feet. c) The distance from the enclosure for dogs and cats to the nearest property line shall not be less than 75 feet unless the enclosure incorporates at least 1/3 of the Lot and is bounded by both side lot lines.
Boarding or Rooming House									X		X		X	X	X	X
Church or Other Place of Worship; including Sunday School buildings, parish houses, convents, nursery school, kindergartens and other related uses on the same premises and operated by the church; provided that within an R-E, R-25, R-15, R 10, R-6, R-6S, DR-10, PRD-15, PRD-10, PRD-6, R-P and O-P:			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) The lot size shall be no less than 3 acres; b) Any building or structure established with any such use shall have minimum side and rear yard of 50 feet; c) Any lot for a church shall front on a major street, secondary street or collector street as specified on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of Valdosta, Georgia.
College or University; including dormitories or fraternities/sororities if located on main campus.				SE	X	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X
Dwelling — Single-family Detached, including Residential Industrialized Buildings. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X			SE
Dwelling — Single-family Attached							X		X	SE	X		X			X ^A
Dwelling — Two-family							X		X	SE	X		X			X ^A
Dwelling — Multi-Family									X		X					X ^A
Family Residential; provided, no more than one shall be permitted on a lot with another dwelling; and provided such shall be permitted only within a rear yard. Such structure shall be accessory residential and intended for use by family members related to occupants of the principle structure. The lot on which such use is to be established shall meet the minimum lot area requirements for a two-family dwelling; and provided further that said accessory structure is not to be used for rental purposes.			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Fraternity or Sorority; limited to properties directly adjacent to or abutting a main college campus.					SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	X	X	X	X
Garage Apartment; provided no more than one shall be permitted on a lot with another dwelling; and provided such shall be permitted only within a rear yard; and provided that the lot on which such use is to be established meets the minimum lot area requirements for a two-family dwelling.							X	X	X	SE	X	X
Halfway House/Transitional Housing; provided no other such house is located within one block. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 8-10-06, P.C. File # VA-2006-38.)									X		X
Home Business (Refer to Section 6-2)			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	X	X	X	X		X	X
Home Occupation (Refer to Section 6-1)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X	X
Manufactured Home (Refer to Section 6-13.)(Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)									SE
Manufactured Home Park; provided that:									SE						X
	a) Access to manufactured home parks shall be by paved public street and either on or within 1,000 feet of and readily accessible to a major, secondary, or collector street as designated on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Valdosta; and b) The manufactured home park meets the requirements of the Mobile Home Park Ordinance for the City of Valdosta; and c) The area beneath each such structure must be enclosed with materials manufactured for such purposes, including but not limited to brick, concrete, rock or other materials approved by the Building Inspector. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)
Personal Care Home, Family (Adopted by M/C 2-10-05)			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	X	X	SE	SE	SE	SE			SE
Personal Care Home, Group; provided that minimum lot size shall be 1 acre.									SE		SE	SE	X	X		SE
Personal Care Home, Congregate; provided that minimum lot size shall be 1 acre.											SE	SE	X	X	X	SE
Planned Development (Refer to Section 6-3)
Public Owned Recreation Center, YMCA and Institution of a similar nature		X			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X	X
School; Elementary, Junior or Senior High				SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Family Day Care Homes (6 children or less); refer to Section 6-1 and Section 6-5. (Approved by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-44).)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X			X
Group Day Care Homes (7 to 18 children); provided that all the requirements of Section 6-5 are met before the application is submitted. (Appr. by Vald. Mayor/Council 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-44.)					SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X	X
BUSINESS USES
Ambulance Service or Rescue Squad															X	X		X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on outside a building such as a golf or baseball driving range, miniature golf course, softball field, and uses of similar nature.		X												X	X	X		X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on outside a building which produces noise and/or noxious fumes, such as drag strips, race tracks, motorcycle races, ATV (all terrain vehicles) and uses of a similar nature.															SE			X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on wholly within a building, such as cinema, theater, auditorium, and uses of a similar nature.														X	X	X		X
Animal Hospital, Commercial Kennel, Veterinary Clinic or Animal Boarding Place, located at least 300 feet from the nearest residential district.															X			X	X
Apothecary (Stand Alone); provided that:											X	X	X	X	X	X
	The principal building does not exceed 1,200 sq. ft. in R-P or O-P. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-58.)
Apothecary - Accessory Use; provided that:											X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) The use is completely contained within the principal building; b) No outside signage is used; c) There is no direct ingress or egress from the street; d) Hours of operation to be the same as the principal use. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-58.)
Art Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Automobile Parking Lot or Parking Garage (Commercial)														X	X	X		X	X
Automobile Service Station; provided that major auto repair shall not be permitted, nor shall there be outside storage of materials or equipment other than merchandise offered for sale in a C-C, C-H, or C-D district.														X	X	X		X	X
Automobile, Truck, Farm Equipment, or Motorcycle Sales, Repair, or Upholstery, Paint Shop, or Tire Recapping (including rebuilding/sales of parts and equipment indoors only, no outside storage of equipment or parts except for M-1 and M-2 districts)															X	SE		X	X
Auto Washerteria														SE	X	SE		X	X
Bank, Financial Institution											SE	SE	X	X	X	X		X	X
Bed and Breakfast Inn										SE	SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, Blueprinting, Photostatting, or Letter Shop													X	X	X	SE		X	X
Building Contractor and Related Activities such as sale and storage of building supplies and materials. Provided that equipment and materials temporarily stored or displayed outside shall be completely enclosed by a suitable fence, and that no sawmill or planning mill operations shall take place on the premises within any district other than the M-2 district.															X	SE		X	X
Business Office											SE	X	X	X	X	X		X	X
Business School											SE	SE	SE	X	X	X
Clothing or Dry Goods Store; including shoe stores, men's shops, women's shops, variety stores and stores of a similar nature.													X	X	X	X
Club or Lodge (private)													SE	X	X	X
Cultural Facility; libraries, museums, and similar facilities.		SE									X	X	X	X	X	X
Dance School or Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Day Care Centers (19 or more children) (Approved by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03 (P. C. File # VA-2003-44.)												SE	SE	X	X	X
Drive-in Theater															X			X
Drug Store														X	X	X
Electrical Repair and similar repair of a heavy commercial nature.															X			X	X
Experimental Laboratory															X			X	X
Farmers Market		SE												X		X		X	X
Feed, Seed, and Insecticides, and Fertilizer Retail Sales														X	X	SE		X	X
Flower Shop													X	X	X	X		X	X
Food Store; including retail bakeries, meat markets, dairy products, confectioner shops, liquor stores, and stores of similar nature.														X	X	X		X
Freight Express Office															X	X		X	X
Funeral Home												SE	SE	X	X	X
Furniture Upholstery Shop													X		X	X		X	X
Glass Sales and Storage															X	SE		X	X
Golf Course (commercial purposes)		SE													X			X	X
Golf Course (Residential Purposes); provided that:			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X
	a) It shall be for daytime use only; and b) All greens and fairways shall be setback at least 100 feet from any exterior lines; and c) All trees and structures shall meet minimum setback requirements for single-family residences within the district.
Growing of Crops, Gardens		X	SE	SE	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Home Furnishings and Hardware; such as appliance sales and repairs, hardware stores, paint stores, sporting goods stores, furniture stores, and stores of a similar nature.													SE	X	X	X
Hospital, Nursing Home; provided that:											SE	SE	SE	X	X	X
	a) The lot size for such use shall be no less than 3 acres; and b) Any building or structure established with any such use shall have minimum side and rear yard of 50 feet; and c) The setback shall be 25 feet more than required for other structures within the same district; and d) The lot upon which any hospital is built shall front on a major street or secondary street as specified on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of Valdosta.
Hotel															X	X
Laboratory Serving Professional Requirements; Medical, Dental, Medical Supplies											X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Launderette or Washerteria (Self-service laundries)													SE	X	X	X
Locksmith, Gunsmith														X	X	X		X
Medical or Dental Clinic and similar professional uses including: accounting, attorney, architects, land surveyors, insurance, real estate, engineering firms and uses of a similar service oriented concern. Provided that no window display of products shall be allowed.											X	X	X	X	X	X
Motel															X	X		X
Music Teaching Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Neighborhood Dry cleaning Plant, Laundry Pick-up Station: (Amended and adopted 12-5-02)													SE	X	X	X
	a) The dry cleaning plant and its operation shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; and b) The dry cleaning plant shall serve not more than one pick-up and delivery station exclusive of one occupying the same premises as the plant; and c) The dry cleaning plant shall be designed to operate in a manner that will not emit smoke, odor, or objectionable waste material and which will not produce noise that will carry beyond the walls of the building occupied by such plant; and fuel for operation of equipment shall be smokeless fuel; and d) The applicant for the dry cleaning plant shall certify in writing, at the time of application, that all the above conditions will be met.
Newspaper or Magazine Publishing and Distribution															X	SE		X	X
Nightclub, Lounge															X	X	X
Office Equipment Sales and Service													X	X	X	X
Pawn Shop														X	X	X
Personal Service Shop; such as hair care services and services of a similar nature.											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Pest Control; providing no outside storage other than within an M-1 or M-2 district.															X	SE		X	X
Photography Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Professional Office											X	X	X	X	X	X
Radio Studio											X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Railroad or Bus Passenger Station														X	X	X		X	X
Railroad Freight Station															X	X		X	X
Residential Trailer Sales Room and Sales Lot															X			X
Restaurants and Food Catering Service (For E-R: if in conjunction with or secondary to an approved primary use)		X												X	X	X		X	X
Retail Auto Parts and Tire Store														X	X	X		X
Retail Sales and Services not elsewhere classified													SE	X	X	X		X	X
Shell Home Display Yard															X			X
Shrubbery Sales														X	X			X
Specialty Shops, such as gift shops, jewelry stores, jewelry repair and stores of a similar nature.													X	X	X	X
Taxidermist														X	X	SE		X
Taxi Office														X	X	X		X	X
Telecommunications Tower											SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		X	X
Telegraph or Messenger Service														X	X	X		X
Television Station														X	X	X		X	X
Trade Schools															X	X		X
Travel Trailer or Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park; provided that:															X
	a) No travel trailer park shall be located except with direct access to a designated highway, or major or secondary street, with a minimum lot width of not less than 50 feet for that portion used for entrance and exit. No entrances or exit shall be through a residential district, or shall require movement of traffic from the park through a residential district. b) The minimum lot area park shall be 3 acres. c) Spaces in a travel trailer park may be used by travel trailers provided they shall be rented by the day or week only, and an occupant of such space shall remain in the same trailer park for a period of not more than 30 days. d) Management headquarters, recreational facilities, toilets, showers, laundry facilities and other uses and structures customarily incidental to operation of a trailer park are permitted as accessory uses in any district in which trailer parks are allowed provided such establishments and the parking area primarily related to their operations shall not occupy more than 10% of the area of the park. e) No space shall be so located that any part intended for occupancy for sleeping purposes shall be within 20 feet of the exterior property line. f) In addition to meeting the above requirements, the travel trailer park site plan shall be accompanied by a certificate of approval of the Lowndes County Health Department.
Utility Trailer Rentals and Rent-alls														X	X	SE		X	X
Vending Machines; located out-of-doors subject to yard and setback requirements for the respective districts.		X												X	X	X		X	X
WHOLESALING and INDUSTRIAL USES
Acid Storage and Manufacturing																			X
Feed, Grain, or Fertilizer Wholesaling and Storage															X			X	X
Freezer Locker Service, Ice Storage															X			X	X
Greenhouse and Plant Nursery (commercial) Heavy equipment allowed only in M-1 and M-2 districts.														X	X			X	X
Heavy Manufacturing; any manufacturing, packaging, processing, or handling of materials provided that any uses such as the manufacturing of cement, corrosive acids, bone distillation, drop forge industry, fat rendering, fertilizer manufacturing, organic materials reduction, meat processing plants, and the like which produce noise, odors, dust, fumes, fire hazards, or other nuisance feature shall be set back not less than 500 feet from any M-2 district boundary.																			X
Junk Yard or Auto Graveyard; provided that:																			X
	a) Minimum of 3 acres; b) Front yard setback increased 50 feet over requirements in Section 5-2; c) Cannot be adjacent to R-E, R-25, R-15, R-10, DR-10, R-6S, R-6, R-H, PRD or R-P zones; and d) An 8-foot high solid fence or wall shall be erected to screen the storage yard from view from the street.
Light Manufacturing:															SE			X	X
	a) Appliance and electronic device assembly plant including the manufacturing of parts for appliances and electronic devices; and b) Manufacturing of food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, but not including fish and meat products, sauerkraut, vinegar, yeast, and rendering plants; and c) Machine shop and related activities; and d) Construction of signs, including painted signs; and e) Cooperage; and f) Bottling and canning plants; and g) Light sheet metal products such as ventilating ducts and eaves; and h) Ice manufacturing; and i) Laundry, cleaning, and dyeing plants; and j) Musical instruments, toys, novelties, and similar products; and k) Ceramic products; provided that kilns shall only be by gas or electricity; [and] l) Assembly of products from previously prepared materials; and m) Tinsmith and roofing services; and n) Other manufacturing processing, packaging, or handling of a similar nature which shall not omit or produce more smoke, noise, odor, dust, vibration or fumes than the uses listed herein.
Lumber Yard, Coal Storage Yard, or storage not specifically listed in this column; such yards if within an M-1 district shall be enclosed by a fence and no storage shall be permitted outside such fence.																		X	X
Petroleum Bulk Plant (Storage and wholesale distribution)																		X	X
Planing or Saw Mill																			X
Railroad Classification and Repair Yard																			X
Raising or Sale of Livestock and Fowl; except otherwise permitted. (Refer to "animals")																			X
Sanitary Landfill or Incineration (private)																		X	X
Truck Terminal															X			X	X
Warehousing (not related to sales on the premises) - Storage facilities for personal property other than commercial warehousing or storage is permitted in C-C, C-H districts by SE provided there is not outside storage.														SE	SE	SE		X	X
Wholesaling of a Light Commercial Nature when operated in conjunction with or as part of a retail outlet.														SE	X			X	X
Wholesaling (not covered in other parts of this list).															SE			X	X
MISCELLANEOUS
Adult Entertainment Establishment; provided that:																	X
	a) No adult entertainment establishment shall advertise its location by signs more than 6 inches in height placed on the front of the building which shall state the name of the business and hours of operation only. b) No adult entertainment establishment shall advertise its location with flashing or other kinds of lights, signs, banners, or other devices, intended to attract the attention of the general public to its location. c) Adult book stores shall maintain all windows in a clear unobstructed manner so as to provide an open and unobstructed view throughout the interior of the book store. d) Adult movie houses shall maintain all windows in a clear and unobstructed manner, so that the entire reception area, lobby, ticket sales area of the theater is open and unobstructed to view by the public from all adjoining public thoroughfares and rights-of-way. e) Adult service establishments (bath houses, etc.) shall maintain all windows in a clear and unobstructed manner, so that the entire reception area, lobby, ticket sales area of the service establishment is open and unobstructed to view by the public from all adjoining public rights-of-way.
Armory; for meetings and training organizations.															X			X	X
Carnival, Rodeo, Horse Show, or Athletic Event, Community Fair or Other Event of interest to the public		X													X			X	X
Prison, Correctional Rehabilitation Facility															SE			X	X
Religious Meetings held in a tent or other temporary structure not to exceed 30 days.															X			X	X
Temporary Buildings and Storage of Materials (in conjunction with construction of a building) on a lot where construction is taking place or on adjacent lots such temporary uses to be terminated upon completion of construction.		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

DEVELOPMENT STANDARD

ZONING DISTRICT

E-R

R-E

R-25

R-15

R-10

DR-10

R6-S

R-6

R-H

R-P

O-P

C-N

C-C

C-H

C-D

C-A

M-1

M-2

Minimum Gross Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit (Sq. Ft.)

N/A

600
eff/
1-BR
800 >
1BR

N/A

- Single (Detached

3,000

2,300

1,200

1,000

800

- Single (Attached)

800

- Two-family (Duplex)

1,000

800

- Multi-Family

+++

—-

+++

800

Minimum Lot Area For Development (Sq. Ft.)

None

43,560
(1
acre)

25,000

15,000

10,000

10,000
++

6,000

6,000
++++

6,000

6,000
++++

6,000

None

1
Acre

None

Maximum Unit Density (# residential units/acre)

N/A

1.7

2.9

4.3

7.2

7.2
(Sgl)
12
(mf)

7.2
12
(dup)

7.2
(Sgl.)
12
(mf)

7.2

12
(mf)

N/A

12
(mf)

N/A

Minimum Lot Width (Feet)

150

125

100

None

150

None

Minimum Front Yard Setback (Feet from Centerline of Right-of-way)

- Major/Secondary Streets

80 *

100 *

80 *

100 *

80 *

None

100 *

- Collector Streets

65 *

85 *

65 *

35 *

65 *

70 *

65 *

None

70 *

- Residential Streets

55 *

75 *

55 *

35 *

55 *

N/A

None

N/A

55 *

Minimum Side Yard Setback (Feet)

None

8 +

None

Minimum Rear Yard Setback (Feet)

None

Maximum Building Height (Feet)

None **

Maximum Building Area (s.f.) (non-residential) (square feet per parcel or per commercial center)

None

8,000

None

* Plus ½ any amount which the right-of-way width exceeds 50 feet for residential streets, 60 feet for collector streets, and 80 feet for Major and Secondary Streets.

** The minimum distance from other property lines to any building over 35 feet in height shall be increased one foot for every two feet (or part of two feet) of building height greater than 35 feet.

+ Except 20 feet for multi-family with three or more floors.

++ Single-family Detached - 10,000 Sq. Ft. - 4.3 Units Per Acre; Two-family (Duplex - 13,000 Sq. Ft. - 6.6 Units Per Acre)

+++ Two Bedroom and Larger: 800 Sq. Ft.; One Bedroom (not to exceed 25 percent total units) 600 Sq. Ft.

++++ Two-family (Duplex): 9,000 Sq. Ft. lot minimum; Three Family (Triplex): 12,000 Sq. Ft. lot minimum

(Environmental Resource (E-R) Zoning District adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-9-04, P.C. File # VA-2004-56.)

Valdosta City Zoning Code

SECTION 5

- SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

5-1.- Table of Permitted Uses.

5-1.1. Uses Permitted by Right. Uses permitted as a matter of right are indicated on the following schedule by the letter "X" in the appropriate column.

(a)

The proposed use will not be contrary to the purpose of this ordinance.

(b)

The proposed use will not be detrimental to the use or development of adjacent properties or the general neighborhood, nor affect adversely the health and safety of residents and workers.

(c)

(d)

(e)

The parking and all development standards set forth for each particular use for which a permit may be granted have been met.

"USE TABLE" —- Zoning Ordinance, City of Valdosta, Georgia

X —	denotes a use allowed by right
SE —	denotes a use allowed only by Special Exception

LAND USE		ZONING DISTRICT
		E-R	R-E	R-25	R-15	R-10	DR-10	R-6S	R-6	R-H	R-P	O-P	C-N	C-C	C-H	C-D	C-A	M-1	M-2
RESIDENTIAL & RELATED USES
Accessory Buildings or Uses (Refer to Section 3-9)		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Animals; keeping of pets indoors, provided that the principal building is used to house said pets and no outside enclosure is used.		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Animals; keeping of horses, dogs, and provided that:			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) No more than 2 horses, 2 dogs, or 2 cats are kept on any one lot; provided, however, that an exception is made and an additional dog may be kept on a lot when the occupant or owner of the premises has a medical need or is handicapped and the dog in question is a trained animal used to benefit or aid a handicapped or medically ill individual; (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council April 10, 2003.) b) The distance from an enclosure for horses to the nearest principal building shall not be less than 300 feet and the distance from any property line shall be not less than 75 feet. c) The distance from the enclosure for dogs and cats to the nearest property line shall not be less than 75 feet unless the enclosure incorporates at least 1/3 of the Lot and is bounded by both side lot lines.
Boarding or Rooming House									X		X		X	X	X	X
Church or Other Place of Worship; including Sunday School buildings, parish houses, convents, nursery school, kindergartens and other related uses on the same premises and operated by the church; provided that within an R-E, R-25, R-15, R 10, R-6, R-6S, DR-10, PRD-15, PRD-10, PRD-6, R-P and O-P:			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) The lot size shall be no less than 3 acres; b) Any building or structure established with any such use shall have minimum side and rear yard of 50 feet; c) Any lot for a church shall front on a major street, secondary street or collector street as specified on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of Valdosta, Georgia.
College or University; including dormitories or fraternities/sororities if located on main campus.				SE	X	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X
Dwelling — Single-family Detached, including Residential Industrialized Buildings. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X			SE
Dwelling — Single-family Attached							X		X	SE	X		X			X ^A
Dwelling — Two-family							X		X	SE	X		X			X ^A
Dwelling — Multi-Family									X		X					X ^A
Family Residential; provided, no more than one shall be permitted on a lot with another dwelling; and provided such shall be permitted only within a rear yard. Such structure shall be accessory residential and intended for use by family members related to occupants of the principle structure. The lot on which such use is to be established shall meet the minimum lot area requirements for a two-family dwelling; and provided further that said accessory structure is not to be used for rental purposes.			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Fraternity or Sorority; limited to properties directly adjacent to or abutting a main college campus.					SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	X	X	X	X
Garage Apartment; provided no more than one shall be permitted on a lot with another dwelling; and provided such shall be permitted only within a rear yard; and provided that the lot on which such use is to be established meets the minimum lot area requirements for a two-family dwelling.							X	X	X	SE	X	X
Halfway House/Transitional Housing; provided no other such house is located within one block. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 8-10-06, P.C. File # VA-2006-38.)									X		X
Home Business (Refer to Section 6-2)			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	X	X	X	X		X	X
Home Occupation (Refer to Section 6-1)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X	X
Manufactured Home (Refer to Section 6-13.)(Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)									SE
Manufactured Home Park; provided that:									SE						X
	a) Access to manufactured home parks shall be by paved public street and either on or within 1,000 feet of and readily accessible to a major, secondary, or collector street as designated on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of the City of Valdosta; and b) The manufactured home park meets the requirements of the Mobile Home Park Ordinance for the City of Valdosta; and c) The area beneath each such structure must be enclosed with materials manufactured for such purposes, including but not limited to brick, concrete, rock or other materials approved by the Building Inspector. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-18-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-77.)
Personal Care Home, Family (Adopted by M/C 2-10-05)			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	X	X	SE	SE	SE	SE			SE
Personal Care Home, Group; provided that minimum lot size shall be 1 acre.									SE		SE	SE	X	X		SE
Personal Care Home, Congregate; provided that minimum lot size shall be 1 acre.											SE	SE	X	X	X	SE
Planned Development (Refer to Section 6-3)
Public Owned Recreation Center, YMCA and Institution of a similar nature		X			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X	X
School; Elementary, Junior or Senior High				SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Family Day Care Homes (6 children or less); refer to Section 6-1 and Section 6-5. (Approved by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-44).)			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X			X
Group Day Care Homes (7 to 18 children); provided that all the requirements of Section 6-5 are met before the application is submitted. (Appr. by Vald. Mayor/Council 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-44.)					SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X	X
BUSINESS USES
Ambulance Service or Rescue Squad															X	X		X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on outside a building such as a golf or baseball driving range, miniature golf course, softball field, and uses of similar nature.		X												X	X	X		X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on outside a building which produces noise and/or noxious fumes, such as drag strips, race tracks, motorcycle races, ATV (all terrain vehicles) and uses of a similar nature.															SE			X	X
Amusement or Recreational Activities (Commercial); carried on wholly within a building, such as cinema, theater, auditorium, and uses of a similar nature.														X	X	X		X
Animal Hospital, Commercial Kennel, Veterinary Clinic or Animal Boarding Place, located at least 300 feet from the nearest residential district.															X			X	X
Apothecary (Stand Alone); provided that:											X	X	X	X	X	X
	The principal building does not exceed 1,200 sq. ft. in R-P or O-P. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-58.)
Apothecary - Accessory Use; provided that:											X	X	X	X	X	X
	a) The use is completely contained within the principal building; b) No outside signage is used; c) There is no direct ingress or egress from the street; d) Hours of operation to be the same as the principal use. (Adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03, P.C. File # VA-2003-58.)
Art Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Automobile Parking Lot or Parking Garage (Commercial)														X	X	X		X	X
Automobile Service Station; provided that major auto repair shall not be permitted, nor shall there be outside storage of materials or equipment other than merchandise offered for sale in a C-C, C-H, or C-D district.														X	X	X		X	X
Automobile, Truck, Farm Equipment, or Motorcycle Sales, Repair, or Upholstery, Paint Shop, or Tire Recapping (including rebuilding/sales of parts and equipment indoors only, no outside storage of equipment or parts except for M-1 and M-2 districts)															X	SE		X	X
Auto Washerteria														SE	X	SE		X	X
Bank, Financial Institution											SE	SE	X	X	X	X		X	X
Bed and Breakfast Inn										SE	SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, Blueprinting, Photostatting, or Letter Shop													X	X	X	SE		X	X
Building Contractor and Related Activities such as sale and storage of building supplies and materials. Provided that equipment and materials temporarily stored or displayed outside shall be completely enclosed by a suitable fence, and that no sawmill or planning mill operations shall take place on the premises within any district other than the M-2 district.															X	SE		X	X
Business Office											SE	X	X	X	X	X		X	X
Business School											SE	SE	SE	X	X	X
Clothing or Dry Goods Store; including shoe stores, men's shops, women's shops, variety stores and stores of a similar nature.													X	X	X	X
Club or Lodge (private)													SE	X	X	X
Cultural Facility; libraries, museums, and similar facilities.		SE									X	X	X	X	X	X
Dance School or Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Day Care Centers (19 or more children) (Approved by Valdosta Mayor/Council on 9-11-03 (P. C. File # VA-2003-44.)												SE	SE	X	X	X
Drive-in Theater															X			X
Drug Store														X	X	X
Electrical Repair and similar repair of a heavy commercial nature.															X			X	X
Experimental Laboratory															X			X	X
Farmers Market		SE												X		X		X	X
Feed, Seed, and Insecticides, and Fertilizer Retail Sales														X	X	SE		X	X
Flower Shop													X	X	X	X		X	X
Food Store; including retail bakeries, meat markets, dairy products, confectioner shops, liquor stores, and stores of similar nature.														X	X	X		X
Freight Express Office															X	X		X	X
Funeral Home												SE	SE	X	X	X
Furniture Upholstery Shop													X		X	X		X	X
Glass Sales and Storage															X	SE		X	X
Golf Course (commercial purposes)		SE													X			X	X
Golf Course (Residential Purposes); provided that:			SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		SE	SE	X	X	X
	a) It shall be for daytime use only; and b) All greens and fairways shall be setback at least 100 feet from any exterior lines; and c) All trees and structures shall meet minimum setback requirements for single-family residences within the district.
Growing of Crops, Gardens		X	SE	SE	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Home Furnishings and Hardware; such as appliance sales and repairs, hardware stores, paint stores, sporting goods stores, furniture stores, and stores of a similar nature.													SE	X	X	X
Hospital, Nursing Home; provided that:											SE	SE	SE	X	X	X
	a) The lot size for such use shall be no less than 3 acres; and b) Any building or structure established with any such use shall have minimum side and rear yard of 50 feet; and c) The setback shall be 25 feet more than required for other structures within the same district; and d) The lot upon which any hospital is built shall front on a major street or secondary street as specified on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of Valdosta.
Hotel															X	X
Laboratory Serving Professional Requirements; Medical, Dental, Medical Supplies											X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Launderette or Washerteria (Self-service laundries)													SE	X	X	X
Locksmith, Gunsmith														X	X	X		X
Medical or Dental Clinic and similar professional uses including: accounting, attorney, architects, land surveyors, insurance, real estate, engineering firms and uses of a similar service oriented concern. Provided that no window display of products shall be allowed.											X	X	X	X	X	X
Motel															X	X		X
Music Teaching Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Neighborhood Dry cleaning Plant, Laundry Pick-up Station: (Amended and adopted 12-5-02)													SE	X	X	X
	a) The dry cleaning plant and its operation shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.; and b) The dry cleaning plant shall serve not more than one pick-up and delivery station exclusive of one occupying the same premises as the plant; and c) The dry cleaning plant shall be designed to operate in a manner that will not emit smoke, odor, or objectionable waste material and which will not produce noise that will carry beyond the walls of the building occupied by such plant; and fuel for operation of equipment shall be smokeless fuel; and d) The applicant for the dry cleaning plant shall certify in writing, at the time of application, that all the above conditions will be met.
Newspaper or Magazine Publishing and Distribution															X	SE		X	X
Nightclub, Lounge															X	X	X
Office Equipment Sales and Service													X	X	X	X
Pawn Shop														X	X	X
Personal Service Shop; such as hair care services and services of a similar nature.											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Pest Control; providing no outside storage other than within an M-1 or M-2 district.															X	SE		X	X
Photography Studio											SE	SE	X	X	X	X
Professional Office											X	X	X	X	X	X
Radio Studio											X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Railroad or Bus Passenger Station														X	X	X		X	X
Railroad Freight Station															X	X		X	X
Residential Trailer Sales Room and Sales Lot															X			X
Restaurants and Food Catering Service (For E-R: if in conjunction with or secondary to an approved primary use)		X												X	X	X		X	X
Retail Auto Parts and Tire Store														X	X	X		X
Retail Sales and Services not elsewhere classified													SE	X	X	X		X	X
Shell Home Display Yard															X			X
Shrubbery Sales														X	X			X
Specialty Shops, such as gift shops, jewelry stores, jewelry repair and stores of a similar nature.													X	X	X	X
Taxidermist														X	X	SE		X
Taxi Office														X	X	X		X	X
Telecommunications Tower											SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE		X	X
Telegraph or Messenger Service														X	X	X		X
Television Station														X	X	X		X	X
Trade Schools															X	X		X
Travel Trailer or Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park; provided that:															X
	a) No travel trailer park shall be located except with direct access to a designated highway, or major or secondary street, with a minimum lot width of not less than 50 feet for that portion used for entrance and exit. No entrances or exit shall be through a residential district, or shall require movement of traffic from the park through a residential district. b) The minimum lot area park shall be 3 acres. c) Spaces in a travel trailer park may be used by travel trailers provided they shall be rented by the day or week only, and an occupant of such space shall remain in the same trailer park for a period of not more than 30 days. d) Management headquarters, recreational facilities, toilets, showers, laundry facilities and other uses and structures customarily incidental to operation of a trailer park are permitted as accessory uses in any district in which trailer parks are allowed provided such establishments and the parking area primarily related to their operations shall not occupy more than 10% of the area of the park. e) No space shall be so located that any part intended for occupancy for sleeping purposes shall be within 20 feet of the exterior property line. f) In addition to meeting the above requirements, the travel trailer park site plan shall be accompanied by a certificate of approval of the Lowndes County Health Department.
Utility Trailer Rentals and Rent-alls														X	X	SE		X	X
Vending Machines; located out-of-doors subject to yard and setback requirements for the respective districts.		X												X	X	X		X	X
WHOLESALING and INDUSTRIAL USES
Acid Storage and Manufacturing																			X
Feed, Grain, or Fertilizer Wholesaling and Storage															X			X	X
Freezer Locker Service, Ice Storage															X			X	X
Greenhouse and Plant Nursery (commercial) Heavy equipment allowed only in M-1 and M-2 districts.														X	X			X	X
Heavy Manufacturing; any manufacturing, packaging, processing, or handling of materials provided that any uses such as the manufacturing of cement, corrosive acids, bone distillation, drop forge industry, fat rendering, fertilizer manufacturing, organic materials reduction, meat processing plants, and the like which produce noise, odors, dust, fumes, fire hazards, or other nuisance feature shall be set back not less than 500 feet from any M-2 district boundary.																			X
Junk Yard or Auto Graveyard; provided that:																			X
	a) Minimum of 3 acres; b) Front yard setback increased 50 feet over requirements in Section 5-2; c) Cannot be adjacent to R-E, R-25, R-15, R-10, DR-10, R-6S, R-6, R-H, PRD or R-P zones; and d) An 8-foot high solid fence or wall shall be erected to screen the storage yard from view from the street.
Light Manufacturing:															SE			X	X
	a) Appliance and electronic device assembly plant including the manufacturing of parts for appliances and electronic devices; and b) Manufacturing of food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, but not including fish and meat products, sauerkraut, vinegar, yeast, and rendering plants; and c) Machine shop and related activities; and d) Construction of signs, including painted signs; and e) Cooperage; and f) Bottling and canning plants; and g) Light sheet metal products such as ventilating ducts and eaves; and h) Ice manufacturing; and i) Laundry, cleaning, and dyeing plants; and j) Musical instruments, toys, novelties, and similar products; and k) Ceramic products; provided that kilns shall only be by gas or electricity; [and] l) Assembly of products from previously prepared materials; and m) Tinsmith and roofing services; and n) Other manufacturing processing, packaging, or handling of a similar nature which shall not omit or produce more smoke, noise, odor, dust, vibration or fumes than the uses listed herein.
Lumber Yard, Coal Storage Yard, or storage not specifically listed in this column; such yards if within an M-1 district shall be enclosed by a fence and no storage shall be permitted outside such fence.																		X	X
Petroleum Bulk Plant (Storage and wholesale distribution)																		X	X
Planing or Saw Mill																			X
Railroad Classification and Repair Yard																			X
Raising or Sale of Livestock and Fowl; except otherwise permitted. (Refer to "animals")																			X
Sanitary Landfill or Incineration (private)																		X	X
Truck Terminal															X			X	X
Warehousing (not related to sales on the premises) - Storage facilities for personal property other than commercial warehousing or storage is permitted in C-C, C-H districts by SE provided there is not outside storage.														SE	SE	SE		X	X
Wholesaling of a Light Commercial Nature when operated in conjunction with or as part of a retail outlet.														SE	X			X	X
Wholesaling (not covered in other parts of this list).															SE			X	X
MISCELLANEOUS
Adult Entertainment Establishment; provided that:																	X
	a) No adult entertainment establishment shall advertise its location by signs more than 6 inches in height placed on the front of the building which shall state the name of the business and hours of operation only. b) No adult entertainment establishment shall advertise its location with flashing or other kinds of lights, signs, banners, or other devices, intended to attract the attention of the general public to its location. c) Adult book stores shall maintain all windows in a clear unobstructed manner so as to provide an open and unobstructed view throughout the interior of the book store. d) Adult movie houses shall maintain all windows in a clear and unobstructed manner, so that the entire reception area, lobby, ticket sales area of the theater is open and unobstructed to view by the public from all adjoining public thoroughfares and rights-of-way. e) Adult service establishments (bath houses, etc.) shall maintain all windows in a clear and unobstructed manner, so that the entire reception area, lobby, ticket sales area of the service establishment is open and unobstructed to view by the public from all adjoining public rights-of-way.
Armory; for meetings and training organizations.															X			X	X
Carnival, Rodeo, Horse Show, or Athletic Event, Community Fair or Other Event of interest to the public		X													X			X	X
Prison, Correctional Rehabilitation Facility															SE			X	X
Religious Meetings held in a tent or other temporary structure not to exceed 30 days.															X			X	X
Temporary Buildings and Storage of Materials (in conjunction with construction of a building) on a lot where construction is taking place or on adjacent lots such temporary uses to be terminated upon completion of construction.		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

DEVELOPMENT STANDARD

ZONING DISTRICT

E-R

R-E

R-25

R-15

R-10

DR-10

R6-S

R-6

R-H

R-P

O-P

C-N

C-C

C-H

C-D

C-A

M-1

M-2

Minimum Gross Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit (Sq. Ft.)

N/A

600
eff/
1-BR
800 >
1BR

N/A

- Single (Detached

3,000

2,300

1,200

1,000

800

- Single (Attached)

800

- Two-family (Duplex)

1,000

800

- Multi-Family

+++

—-

+++

800

Minimum Lot Area For Development (Sq. Ft.)

None

43,560
(1
acre)

25,000

15,000

10,000

10,000
++

6,000

6,000
++++

6,000

6,000
++++

6,000

None

1
Acre

None

Maximum Unit Density (# residential units/acre)

N/A

1.7

2.9

4.3

7.2

7.2
(Sgl)
12
(mf)

7.2
12
(dup)

7.2
(Sgl.)
12
(mf)

7.2

12
(mf)

N/A

12
(mf)

N/A

Minimum Lot Width (Feet)

150

125

100

None

150

None

Minimum Front Yard Setback (Feet from Centerline of Right-of-way)

- Major/Secondary Streets

80 *

100 *

80 *

100 *

80 *

None

100 *

- Collector Streets

65 *

85 *

65 *

35 *

65 *

70 *

65 *

None

70 *

- Residential Streets

55 *

75 *

55 *

35 *

55 *

N/A

None

N/A

55 *

Minimum Side Yard Setback (Feet)

None

8 +

None

Minimum Rear Yard Setback (Feet)

None

Maximum Building Height (Feet)

None **

Maximum Building Area (s.f.) (non-residential) (square feet per parcel or per commercial center)

None

8,000

None

* Plus ½ any amount which the right-of-way width exceeds 50 feet for residential streets, 60 feet for collector streets, and 80 feet for Major and Secondary Streets.

** The minimum distance from other property lines to any building over 35 feet in height shall be increased one foot for every two feet (or part of two feet) of building height greater than 35 feet.

+ Except 20 feet for multi-family with three or more floors.

++ Single-family Detached - 10,000 Sq. Ft. - 4.3 Units Per Acre; Two-family (Duplex - 13,000 Sq. Ft. - 6.6 Units Per Acre)

+++ Two Bedroom and Larger: 800 Sq. Ft.; One Bedroom (not to exceed 25 percent total units) 600 Sq. Ft.

++++ Two-family (Duplex): 9,000 Sq. Ft. lot minimum; Three Family (Triplex): 12,000 Sq. Ft. lot minimum

(Environmental Resource (E-R) Zoning District adopted by Valdosta Mayor/Council 12-9-04, P.C. File # VA-2004-56.)