Within White County are areas that have been subdivided, or can be subdivided, for residential development in a variety of development settings based on the carrying capacity of the land and the infrastructure available in the area. These areas range from being rural in character to more suburban settings. It is the intent of the Residential Single-Family District to provide suitable areas where the development of residential subdivision has occurred or is taking place. Furthermore, the White County Comprehensive Plan supports the maintenance of the rural character of the county and recommends the application [of] extremely low density restrictions to discourage the subdivision of land in these areas. These parts of the county are those that lie within agricultural areas and may also display traditional historic elements within the fabric of the community setting. The White County Comprehensive Plan also recognizes the need for establishing residential areas where public infrastructure and related services are available, or in close proximity, are adjacent to compatible uses and can be developed in an economically efficient manner.

These areas are intended to establish and preserve quiet, stable and affordable single-family neighborhoods at low to medium densities, free from other land uses, except those which are compatible with and convenient to the residents of such district. It is also the intent to recognize the need for conservation and open space as densities increase and allow for open spaces and conservation areas to be set aside for the benefit of the community, developer and all future generations who live in White County.

(Res. No. 2019-09, 6-4-19)

1.

Residences, single-family detached.

2.

Accessory uses and structures normally incidental and subordinate to one or more permitted uses. Such residences are allowed to have backyard farm plots or gardens.

3.

Agricultural uses, including the production of field crops, fruits, nuts, vegetables and forest products. Livestock and poultry are permitted provided that poultry houses are located a minimum of 100 feet from the boundary of any other land use district, The required setback does not apply to the boundary of an Agricultural Forestry District.

4.

Farm structures, including barns, grain storage facilities, implement sheds and other structures accessory to agricultural uses meeting the required property line setback of 15 feet (not including stream setbacks).

5.

Child caring institutions that provide traditional care or BASE care - base watchful oversite (BWO) in a home-like setting, and are licensed by the State of Georgia for providing such services. This setting shall be limited to a group care capacity of no more than 12 children, including the biological or adopted children of any host family serving the child caring institution.

6.

Home occupations as defined and limited by this ordinance.

7.

Single-family residences, not in a platted subdivision, placed with vacation rental cabin agencies or placed in a short term rental program provided that the owner obtains an occupational tax certificate and a certificate of taxing authority.

(Res. No. 2019-09, 6-4-19; Res. No. 2024-02, 1-8-24)

1.

Cemeteries, churches, temples, synagogues and places of worship set back 50 feet from all property lines.

2.

Parks, playgrounds, community centers, swimming pools, golf courses and other recreational facilities operated on a non-profit basis.

3.

Public, semi-public buildings, structures and uses.

4.

Public, private and parochial schools and related educational institutions not offered for profit.

5.

Agri-tourism, heritage tourism, wedding tourism, event facilities and attractions, as defined by this resolution, with required driveway access improvements and parking facilities and provided that all structures and activity areas are buffered and located a minimum of 100 feet from the boundary of any other land use district.

6.

Child caring institutions providing other types of residential care and room, board and watchful oversight.

(Res. No. 2019-09, 6-4-19; Res. No. 2024-02, 1-8-24)

1.

Minimum area for a residential lot:

a.

One acre for stand-alone lots or residential development.

(Res. No. 2019-09, 6-4-19)