Based on the experience of other urban counties and municipalities, which experiences are relevant to the problems faced by Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, and based on the evidence and testimony presented at the hearing on these regulations by citizens and experts, the Commission takes note of the notorious and self-evident conditions attendant to the commercial exploitation of human sexuality, which does not vary greatly among generally comparable communities within our country. Recognizing that these activities and land uses pose a special problem on regulation and have a potential to adversely affect adjacent properties, it is the intent and purpose of these regulations to employ a higher degree of scrutiny for locations chosen or potential sites and to acknowledge that the traditional concept of spot zoning and size of zoning districts may be incompatible with the proper regulation of these uses. The Commission, therefore, finds that it is in the best interest of the health, welfare, safety, and morals of its neighborhoods, as well as churches, schools, and parks, to reduce the possible adverse impacts of adult entertainment establishments. Therefore, the Planning and Zoning Commission enacts the following zoning regulations to further the legitimate governmental interest of preventing the problems of crime, blight, and deterioration which accompany and are brought about by a concentration of adult entertainment establishments, and the legitimate governmental interest of preventing the deleterious effects that adult entertainment establishments have upon neighborhoods and property values, as well as other public places such as churches, schools, and parks without unreasonably infringing upon the protected rights of adult entertainment establishments and their patrons.
In determining the eligibility of an area of land or development for designation as a SC Special Commercial District, the Commission shall find that the following conditions exist:
[1] The boundaries of a proposed district shall be at least one thousand (1,000) feet from the boundaries of the downtown business district (as defined in Section 1.02); and
[2] The boundaries of a proposed district shall be at least one thousand (1,000) feet from the boundaries of RR Rural Residential Districts; MHR Mobile Home Residential Districts; R-1AAAA, R-1AAA, R-1AA, R-1A and R-1 Single Family Districts; R-2 and R-2A Two-Family Residential Districts, Residential R-3 Multi-Family Residential Districts, residential PDS Districts and residential portions of PDM Districts; and
[3] The boundaries of a proposed district shall be at least two thousand (2000) feet from any existing SC Special Commercial District.
[4] The boundaries of a proposed district shall be at least one thousand (1000) feet from any historic district or structure defined or created pursuant to Chapter 21 of this Resolution or by applicable state or federal law.
All distances established in Section 5.02[1], [2], [3] and [4] shall be radial distances determined by a straight line and not street distance. Geographical size or number of uses that might exist in such district shall not be a determining factor when deciding on an amendment to the official zoning maps. The Commission, in reviewing an application for a SC Special Commercial District, shall also apply the criteria contained in Section 27.17[4] before rendering a decision thereon.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
[1] Minimum lot area shall be the same as for the zoning district that immediately preceded the zoning district change to SC-Special Commercial unless the Commission determines otherwise.
[2] Minimum lot width at the building line shall be the same as for the zoning district that immediately preceded the zoning district change to SC-Special Commercial unless the Commission determines otherwise.
[3] Maximum lot coverage shall be the same as for the zoning district that immediately preceded the zoning district change to SC-Special Commercial unless the Commission determines otherwise.
Yard requirements shall be the same as for the existing zoning district that immediately
preceded the zoning district change to SC-Special Commercial unless the Commission
determines otherwise.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Agricultural district regulations are designed to permit only those land uses which are compatible with existing and future agricultural uses. Recognizing that increasing residential development is occurring in agricultural areas, these regulations are designed to ensure that such residential development is compatible with the predominantly agricultural and open space character of this district.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses.
[1] Minimum lot area:
(a) With septic tank and well (square feet) 43,560
(b) With septic tank (square feet) 43,560
(c) With public sewer (square feet) 43,560
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
(a) With septic tank and well, 150 feet
(b) With septic tank, 150 feet
(c) With public sewer, 150 feet
[3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage) 25%
The following minimum building setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector streets right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 60 feet
(b) Rear yard 60 feet
(c) Side yard 60 feet
[2] Minor streets right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 50 feet
(b) Rear yard 50 feet
(c) Side yard 50 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
(a) Front yard (where applicable) 60 feet
(b) Rear yard 50 feet
(c) Side yard 20 feet
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The zoning enforcement officer may reduce the minimum standards for residential properties within ECD target areas as specified in Section 23.27.07.
This district is established in recognition of the existence of substantial areas of the county presently committed to a form of development which is characterized by rural nonfarm uses. The intent of this district is to encourage the development of rural areas in a coordinated and orderly manner. This district is also intended to protect the use of land adjoining roads passing through rural portions of the county against strip development which can lead to traffic congestion and traffic hazards. District regulations are designed to permit only those land uses which are compatible with existing and future rural, nonfarm, residential uses.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses.
[1] Minimum lot area:
(a) With septic tank and well (square feet) 43,560
(b) With septic tank (square feet) 43,560
(c) With public sewer (square feet) 43,560
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
(a) With septic tank and well, 150 feet
(b) With septic tank, 150 feet
(c) With public sewer, 150 feet
[3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage) 25%
The following minimum building setback distance requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 60 feet
(b) Rear yard 60 feet
(c) Side yard 60 feet
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 50 feet
(b) Rear yard 50 feet
(c) Side yard 50 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
(a) Front yard (where applicable) 60 feet
(b) Rear yard 50 feet
(c) Side yard 20 feet
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The zoning enforcement officer may reduce the minimum standards for residential properties within ECD target areas as specified in Section 23.27.07.
The R-1AAA and R-1AAAA Single-Family Residential Districts are established as districts in which the principal use of land is for low density residential development. Certain structures and uses, which are designed to serve governmental, educational, religious, recreational, and other immediate needs of these districts, may be allowed as conditional uses subject to requirements which provide for the protection of the single-family, low density, residential character of the respective districts.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses.
[1] Minimum lot area:
| R-1AAA (sq. ft.) |
R-1AAAA (sq. ft.) |
|
| (a) With septic tank and well | 43,560 | 60,000 |
| (b) With septic tank | 20,000 | 60,000 |
| (c) With public sewer | 20,000 | 60,000 |
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
| R-1AAA (feet) |
R-1AAAA (feet) |
|
| (a) With septic tank and well | 150 | 150 |
| (b) With septic tank | 100 | 150 |
| (c) With public sewer | 100 | 150 |
| R-1AAA | R-1AAAA | |
| [3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage) | 25% | 20% |
Section 8.05. Yard requirements (building setback distance).
The following minimum building setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures as measured from:
| R-1AAA (feet) |
R-1AAAA (feet) |
|
| [1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines: | ||
| (a) Front yard | 50 | 75 |
| (b) Rear yard | 50 | 50 |
| (c) Side yard | 50 | 50 |
| R-1AAA (feet) |
R-1AAAA (feet) |
|
| [2] Minor street right-of-way lines: | ||
| (a) Front yard | 30 | 50 |
| (b) Rear yard | 30 | 50 |
| (c) Side yard | 30 | 50 |
| R-1AAA (feet) |
R-1AAAA (feet) |
|
| [3] Interior lot lines: | ||
| (a) Front yard | 50 | 50 |
| (where applicable) | ||
| (b) Rear yard | 40 | 50 |
| (c) Side yard | 10 | 20 |
| [4] Special setbacks | see Section 32.05 | |
The maximum permitted heights for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in these districts shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The zoning enforcement officer may reduce the minimum standards for residential properties within ECD target areas as specified in Section 23.27.07.
R-1AA, R-1A, and R-1 Single-Family Residential Districts are established to provide for low density residential development (although allowing a greater density of development than that allowed in R-1AAA Single-Family Residential District). The R-1AA, R-1A, or R-1 districts differ in the density of development allowed by varying the lot area and width and the yard size requirements. Duplexes and other uses designed to serve governmental, educational, religious, recreational, and other immediate needs of this district are allowed as conditional uses, subject to those requirements which provide for the protection of the single-family, low density, residential character of the district.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and
land uses.
[1] Minimum lot area:
| R-1 (Square Feet) |
R-1A (Square Feet) |
R-1AA (Square Feet) |
||
| (a) | With septic tank and well | 43,560 | 43,560 | 43,560 |
| (b) | With septic tank | 10,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| (c) | With public sewer | 6,000 | 10,000 | 14,000 |
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
| R-1 (Feet) |
R-1A (Feet) |
R-1AA (Feet) |
||
| (a) | With septic tank and well | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| (b) | With septic tank | 75 | 90 | 100 |
| (c) | With public sewer | 60 | 70 | 80 |
[3] Maximum lot coverage:
(a) R-1: 35 percent
(b) R-1A: 25 percent
(c) R-1AA: 25 percent
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses.
[1] Minimum lot area:
| R-1 (Square Feet) |
R-1A (Square Feet) |
||
| (a) | With septic tank and well | 43,560 | 43,560 |
| (b) | With septic tank | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| (c) | With public sewer | 9,000 | 15,000 |
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
| R-1 (Feet) |
R-1A (Feet) |
||
| (a) | With septic tank and well | 150 | 150 |
| (b) | With septic tank | 100 | 100 |
| (c) | With public sewer | 75 | 85 |
[3] Maximum lot coverage:
(a) R-1: 35 percent
(b) R-1A: 25 percent
The following minimum building setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
| R-1 (Feet) |
R-1A (Feet) |
R-1AA (Feet) |
||
| (a) | Front yard | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| (b) | Rear yard | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| (c) | Side yard | 40 | 40 | 40 |
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
| R-1 (Feet) |
R-1A (Feet) |
R-1AA (Feet) |
||
| (a) | Front yard | 25 | 30 | 30 |
| (b) | Rear yard | 25 | 30 | 30 |
| (c) | Side yard | 25 | 30 | 30 |
[3] Interior lot lines:
| R-1 (Feet) |
R-1A (Feet) |
R-1AA (Feet) |
||
| (a) | Front yard | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| (where applicable) | ||||
| (b) | Rear yard | 30 | 30 | 40 |
| (c) | Side yard | 10 | 10 | 10 |
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces, shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The zoning enforcement officer may reduce the minimum standards for residential properties within ECD target areas as specified in Section 23.27.07.
R-2A and R-2 Two-Family Residential Districts are designed to accommodate increased density of development (medium density) by decreasing lot size requirements, and allowing two-family dwellings (duplexes). Medium density multifamily developments and uses designed to serve primarily the governmental, educational, religious, recreational, and other immediate needs of this district are allowed as conditional uses, subject to requirements necessary to preserve and protect their medium density residential character.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses.
[1] Minimum lot area:
(a) With septic tank and well (square feet) 43,560
(b) With septic tank (square feet)10,000
(c) With public sewer (square feet) 6,000
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
(a) With septic tank and well, 150 feet
(b) With septic tank, 75 feet
(c) With public sewer, 60 feet
[3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage): 35%.
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses.
[1] Minimum lot area:
| R-2A (Square Feet) |
R-2 (Square Feet) |
|
| (a) With septic tank and well | 43,560 | 43,560 |
| (b) With septic tank | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| (c) With public sewer | 9,000 | 6,500 |
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
| R-2A (Feet) |
R-2 (Feet) |
|
| (a) With septic tank and well | 150 | 150 |
| (b) With septic tank | 100 | 100 |
| (c) With public sewer | 75 | 60 |
[3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage) 35%
Lot and area requirements for multifamily developments shall be governed by Section 11.06.
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 40 feet
(b) Rear yard 40 feet
(c) Side yard 40 feet
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 25 feet
(b) Rear yard 25 feet
(c) Side yard 25 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
(a) Front yard (where applicable) 40 feet
(b) Rear yard 30 feet
(c) Side yard 10 feet
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The zoning enforcement officer may reduce the minimum standards for residential properties within ECD target areas as specified in Section 23.27.07.
(Added May 29, 2001, ZA01-05-01)
The R-3 Multifamily Residential District is primarily designed to provide sufficient areas for high density residential development with greater emphasis on multifamily uses than is found in single-family or two-family residential districts. R-3 districts are situated so that they are well served by public and commercial activities and have convenient access to arterial and collector streets. Certain structures and uses designed primarily to serve governmental, educational, religious, recreational, and certain service needs of high-density residential occupants are allowed, subject to requirements necessary to preserve and protect their multifamily residential character. Professional office buildings, hotels and motels may be permitted in this district if the Commission determines that such uses will not adversely affect the primarily residential character of the district.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
(a) With septic tank and well (square feet) 43,560
(b) With septic tank (square feet) 10,000
(c) With public sewer (square feet) 6,000
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
(a) With septic tank and well, 150 feet
(b) With septic tank, 75 feet
(c) With public sewer, 60 feet
[3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage) 40%
[1] Minimum lot area:
(a) With septic tank and well (square feet) 43,560
(b) With septic tank (square feet) 20,000
(c) With public sewer (square feet) 6,000
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
(a) With septic tank and well, 150 feet
(b) With septic tank, 100 feet
(c) With public sewer, 60 feet
[3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage) 40%
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses.
[1] Lot area:
(a) No multifamily development shall be constructed on a lot containing less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.
(b) Lot area requirements shall be governed by the following table:
| Number of Stories in Building |
Minimum Number of Units |
Total Lot Area per Unit (Square Feet) |
| 1 | 3 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 6 | 1,750 |
| 4 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 20 | 1,250 |
| 6 or more | 24 | 1,000 |
[2] Minimum lot width at building line 75 feet
[3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage):
(a) One- to three-story buildings 40%
(b) Four- and five-story buildings 30%
(c) Six- or more story buildings 25%
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 40 feet
(b) Rear yard 40 feet
(c) Side yard 40 feet
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 25 feet
(b) Rear yard 25 feet
(c) Side yard 25 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
(a) Front yard (where applicable) 40 feet
(b) Rear yard 30 feet
(c) Side yard 10 feet
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for multifamily structures shall be sixty (60) feet and for other buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings and structures exceeding the above standard, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The zoning enforcement officer may reduce the minimum standards for residential properties within ECD target areas as specified in Section 23.27.07.
The purpose of this district is to provide locations for neighborhood shopping facilities in which are found retail commercial uses which have a neighborhood orientation and which supply necessities usually requiring frequent purchasing with a minimum of consumer travel. Such facilities should be located so that their frequency and distributional patterns reflect their neighborhood orientation. In addition, such facilities should not be so large or so broad in scope of services as to attract substantial amounts of trade from outside the neighborhood. It is further the intent of this district that, in order to restrict the size of such facilities, the neighborhood commercial zone should not be located in close proximity to other commercial areas.
Retail sales, displays of merchandise, and storage must be within a completely enclosed building, except that the Commission may grant an exception to this requirement (as a conditional use) where it finds that enforcement would create an unreasonable hardship. No single business activity shall occupy more than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of building area.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Residential dwellings shall meet the respective lot and area requirements for such dwellings in the R-2 district under Sections 10.04 and 10.05, as applicable.
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 35 feet
(b) Rear yard 35 feet
(c) Side yard 35 feet
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 25 feet
(b) Rear yard 25 feet
(c) Side yard 25 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
| (a) Front yard | None, except when abutting a residential district in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet (where applicable) |
| (b) Rear yard | None, except when abutting a residential district in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet |
| (c) Side yard | None, except when abutting a residential district in which case it shall be ten (10) feet |
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height; except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The C-2 Commercial District is intended to promote general commercial activity by concentrating in appropriate locations all types of commercial and miscellaneous service activities in beneficial relation to one another. Development of strip commercial areas is not encouraged.
(Added August 14, 1997, ZA97-08-01)
Retail sales, displays of merchandise, and storage must be within a completely enclosed building, except that the Commission may grant an exception to this requirement (as a conditional use) where it finds that enforcement would create an unreasonable hardship.
(Added August 14, 1997, ZA97-08-01)
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
None.
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard—35 feet
(b) Rear yard—35 feet
(c) Side yard—35 feet
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard—25 feet
(b) Rear yard—25 feet
(c) Side yard—25 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
(a) Front yard—None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet (where applicable).
(b) Rear yard—None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet.
(c) Side yard—None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be ten (10) feet.
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be sixty-five (65) feet except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding sixty-five (65) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The CBD-1 Central Business District is intended to promote an harmonious tenant mix and to encourage an environment which complements both residential and business activities. This district is also concerned with the protection of significant historic structures, and the preservation of the architectural character and ambiance of the downtown area.
Storage of merchandise must be within a completely enclosed building, except that the Commission may grant an exception to this requirement (as a conditional use) where it finds that the enforcement would create an unreasonable hardship.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Editor’s note(s)—ZA09-04-01, adopted April 27, 2009, repealed § 13A.05 which pertained to lot and area requirements. See also the Comparative Table.
Section 13A.06. Yard requirements (building setback distance).
There shall be no minimum setback requirements, except as provided below:
[1] Setbacks may be required to meet design standards,
[2] A setback to twenty (20) feet shall be required from any property line that abuts a residential district, and
[3] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum height for buildings and structures shall be eighty (80) feet except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding eighty (80) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use and a certificate of appropriateness.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
No building, structure or landscape, including walls, fences, steps, and paving that can be viewed from the public right-of-way, shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, restored, moved or demolished within a design district, and no sign, fence, wall, or other appurtenant structure shall be erected or displayed on any lot, building, or structure located within said district unless an application for a certificate of appropriateness has been approved by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. A certificate of appropriateness is not required for communications antennas permitted by Section 23.08.01[4](a) or (b).
The CBD-2 Central Business District is intended to encourage an harmonious tenant mix and an environment which complements both residential and business activities within the CBD-1 Central Business District by protecting gateways into said district and offering compatible uses as well as ancillary services for residents and businesses located therein. This district is also concerned with the protection of significant historic structures, and the preservation of the architectural character and ambiance of the downtown area.
Storage of merchandise must be within a completely enclosed building, except that the Commission may grant an exception to this requirement (as a conditional use) where it finds that the enforcement would create an unreasonable hardship.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
The following lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses:
| Land Use | Minimum Lot and Area Requirements | |
| (a) | Single-family dwellings on the ground floor | As provided for in Section 11.04 |
| (b) | Two-family dwellings on the ground floor | As provided for in Section 11.05 |
| (c) | Multi-family dwellings on the ground floor | As provided for in section 11.06 |
| (e) | All other uses | None |
There shall be no minimum setback requirements, except as provided below:
[1] Setbacks may be required to meet design standards,
[2] A setback of twenty (20) feet shall be required from any property line that abuts a residential district, and
[3] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum height for buildings and structures shall be eighty (80) feet except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding eighty (80) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use and a certificate of appropriateness.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
No building, structure or landscape, including walls, fences, steps, and paving that can be viewed from the public right-of-way, shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, restored, moved or demolished within a design district, and no sign, fence, wall, or other appurtenant structure shall be erected or displayed on any lot, building, or structure located within said district unless an application for a certificate of appropriateness has been approved by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. A certificate of appropriateness is not required for communications antennas permitted by Section 23.08.01[4](a) or (b).
The C-4 Highway Commercial Districts are specialized districts intended primarily to provide meaningful development for vehicular related uses for the traveling public. Primarily, these districts are intended to be located on highways and major thoroughfares. Uses in such districts are permitted or conditional, subject to criteria and standards intended to preserve the character of the district and to minimize friction with abutting and nearby uses.
Retail sales, displays of merchandise, and storage must be within a completely enclosed building, except that the Commission may grant an exception to this requirement (as a condition use) where it finds that enforcement would create an unreasonable hardship.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Editor’s note(s)—ZA22-001, adopted July 11, 2022, repealed § 14.04.01 which pertained to special exceptions and derived from ZA02-07-03, adopted July 22, 2002.
No development or construction shall be located on a tract containing less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
The following minimum setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures, as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 40 feet
(b) Rear yard 40 feet
(c) Side yard 40 feet
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 25 feet
(b) Rear yard 25 feet
(c) Side yard 25 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
| (a) | Front yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet (where applicable) |
| (b) | Rear yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet |
| (c) | Side yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be ten (10) feet |
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be sixty (60) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding sixty (60) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.
Section 14.08. Off-street parking and loading space regulations.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Section 14.09. Signs.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The purpose of this zone is to provide locations for small convenience shopping facilities. These facilities are intended to serve the daily or frequent trade or service needs of immediate surrounding populations.
Retail sales, displays of merchandise, and storage must be within a completely enclosed building, except that the Commission may grant an exception to this requirement (as a conditional use) where it finds that enforcement would create an unreasonable hardship. This district shall be limited to developments not exceeding twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of gross leasable floor area.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
None.
The following minimum setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures, as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 35 feet
(b) Rear yard 35 feet
(c) Side yard 35 feet
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 25 feet
(b) Rear yard 25 feet
(c) Side yard 25 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
| (a) | Front yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet (where applicable) |
| (b) | Rear yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet |
| (c) | Side yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be ten (10) feet |
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The M-1 district is intended for wholesale and light industrial uses where resultant noise, odors, pollution, and congestion are minimized. Residential development is prohibited. This district is not suitable for heavy industrial uses.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
No development or construction shall be located on a tract containing less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
The following minimum setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures, as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
| (a) | Front yard | 50 feet |
| (b) | Rear yard | 50 feet |
| (c) | Side yard | 50 feet |
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
| (a) | Front yard | 30 feet |
| (b) | Rear yard | 30 feet |
| (c) | Side yard | 30 feet |
[3] Interior lot lines:
| (a) | Front yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet (where applicable) |
| (b) | Rear yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet |
| (c) | Side yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be ten (10) feet |
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be forty-five (45) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding forty-five (45) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The M-2 Heavy Industrial District is intended to provide appropriate locations for any use which may be obnoxious or offensive by reason of emission of odors, dust, smoke, gas, noise, or vibration. Residential uses are prohibited in this district.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Editor’s note(s)—ZA22-001, adopted July 11, 2022, repealed § 17.03.01 which pertained to special exceptions and derived from ZA02-07-03, adopted July 22, 2002.
None, except that no development or construction shall be located on a tract containing less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
The following minimum setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures, as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector right-of-way lines:
| (a) | Front yard | 50 feet |
| (b) | Rear yard | 50 feet |
| (c) | Side yard | 50 feet |
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
| (a) | Front yard | 30 feet |
| (b) | Rear yard | 30 feet |
| (c) | Side yard | 30 feet |
[3] Interior lot lines:
| (a) | Front yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet (where applicable) |
| (b) | Rear yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet |
| (c) | Side yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet |
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be forty-five (45) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding forty-five (45) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
The M-3 district is intended to provide areas for heavy industrial activities, where the uses require that some noise, vibration or other environmental pollutants must be tolerated. This district is intended for use by the larger manufacturing operations, heavy equipment, construction and fuel yards, major transportation terminals and other basic industrial activities required by an urban economy.
All uses listed are permitted; however, such uses in appropriate situations may be subject to such conditions as required by the staff and Commission to protect neighboring properties from any harmful effects that may be caused by noise, vibration, dust, or any other effect that may endanger the public health, welfare, and safety.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Editor’s note(s)—ZA22-001, adopted July 11, 2022, repealed § 18.03.02 which pertained to special exceptions and derived from ZA02-07-03, adopted July 22, 2002.
None, except that no development or construction shall be located on a tract containing less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
The following minimum setback requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures, as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of way lines:
| (a) | Front yard | 50 feet | |
| (b) | Rear yard | 50 feet | |
| (c) | Side yard | 50 feet |
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
| (a) | Front yard | 30 feet | |
| (b) | Rear yard | 30 feet | |
| (c) | Side yard | 30 feet |
[3] Interior lot lines:
| (a) | Front yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet (where applicable) | |
| (b) | Rear yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet | |
| (c) | Side yard | None, except when abutting a residential district, in which case it shall be twenty (20) feet | |
| [4] | Special setbacks | see § 32.05 | |
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be sixty (60) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may, however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding sixty (60) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as an application for a conditional use.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
Historic districts are created to protect the educational, cultural, economic, recreational and general welfare of the public, through the preservation and protection of those general areas or those individual structures and places which have or may be designated pursuant to this chapter as possessing historical or architectural significance.
Regulations within such districts are intended to protect against destruction of or encroachment upon such areas, structures, and premises; to encourage uses which will lead to their continuance, conservation, and improvement in a manner appropriate to the preservation of the cultural, social, economic, political, architectural, or archeological heritage of Macon-Bibb County and the State of Georgia; to prevent creation of environmental influences adverse to such purposes; and to assure that new structures and uses within such districts will be in keeping with the character to be preserved and enhanced.
Any historic site, landmark or area to be designated as an historic district shall be designated as either Historic Residential 1 District (HR-1), Historic Residential 2 District (HR-2), Historic Residential 3 District (HR-3), Historic Commercial District (HC) or Historic Planned Development District (HPD).
[1] Permitted and limited uses:
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
[2] Conditional uses:
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
[1] Permitted and limited uses:
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
[2] Conditional uses:
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
[1] Permitted and limited uses:
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
[2] Conditional uses:
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
[1] Permitted and limited uses:
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
[2] Conditional uses:
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Within this Historic Planned Development District, all permitted and limited uses shall be set out within the development order approved by the Commission pursuant to Chapter 19, in a manner consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and this Resolution.
No building, structure or landscape, including walls, fences, steps, and paving that can be viewed from the public right-of-way, shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, restored, moved or demolished within a design district, and no sign, fence, wall, or other appurtenant structure shall be erected or displayed on any lot, building, or structure located within said district unless an application for a certificate of appropriateness has been approved by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 28. A certificate of appropriateness is not required for communications antennas permitted by Section 23.08.01[4](a) or (b).
The zoning enforcement officer may reduce the minimum standards for residential properties within ECD target areas as specified in Section 23.27.07.
The maximum height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03. The Commission may however, allow construction and erection of buildings or structures exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height, except that any application to exceed the maximum permitted height shall be treated as a conditional use and require a certificate of appropriateness.
There shall be no minimum setback requirements, except as provided below:
[1] Setbacks may be required to meet design standards.
[2] A rear setback of thirty (30) feet is required for all new construction not subject to design review.
[3] The side setback for all new construction not subject to design review shall be equal to or greater than the setback to the sides of the existing structure.
There shall be no minimum lot or area requirements, except as provided below:
[1] Minimum lot and area requirements may be required to meet design standards.
[2] No property line may be moved, deleted, or otherwise altered if doing so will cause the property to no longer be in keeping with the neighborhood precedent, without approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the change.
Recognizing that there exist areas which have developed with a mixed form of housing, that is, both conventional built homes and manufactured home housing, and further recognizing that the need exists for continued development of this mixed type of housing, this district is established to not only encourage the continued development of existing areas in a coordinated and orderly manner, but also to provide additional areas for the mixture of housing types allowed in this district. Regulations in this district are designed to permit manufactured homes on single lots as permitted use and also to encourage the development of manufactured home subdivisions.
Permitted and limited uses are established in Chapter 4B.
Conditional uses are established in Chapter 4B.
The lot and area requirements set out in this section shall be met for all construction and land uses:
[1] Minimum lot area:
(a) With septic tank and well (square feet) 43,500
(b) With septic tank (square feet) 20,000
(c) With public sewer (square feet) 20,000
[2] Minimum lot width at building line:
(a) With septic tank and well, 150 feet
(b) With septic tank, 100 feet
(c) With public sewer, 100 feet
[3] Maximum lot coverage (percentage) 25%
The following minimum building setback distance requirements shall be provided for all buildings or structures as measured from:
[1] Arterial and collector street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 60 feet
(b) Rear yard 60 feet
(c) Side yard 60 feet
[2] Minor street right-of-way lines:
(a) Front yard 50 feet
(b) Rear yard 50 feet
(c) Side yard 50 feet
[3] Interior lot lines:
(a) Front yard (where applicable) 50 feet
(b) Rear yard 50 feet
(c) Side yard 10 feet
[4] Special setbacks shall be as required in Section 32.05.
The maximum permitted height for buildings and structures shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.03.
Spaces for off-street parking and provisions for loading and unloading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26.
Signs as allowed in this zoning district shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.
[1]Editor’s note(s)—Amendment No. ZA97-08-01, § 2, adopted August 14, 1997, deleted Ch. 13, §§ 13.01—13.09 in its entirety and added a new Ch. 13, §§ 13.01—13.09, to read as herein set out.
[2]Editor’s note(s)—Amendment No. ZA97-08-01, § 3, adopted August 14, 1997, added a new Ch. 13A, §§ 13A.01—13A.10, to read as herein set out.
[3]Editor’s note(s)—Amendment No. ZA97-08-01, § 4, adopted August 14, 1997, added a new Ch. 13B, §§ 13B.01—13B.10, to read as herein set out.
[4]Editor’s note(s)—Amendment No. ZA97-08-01, § 5, adopted August 14, 1997, deleted Ch. 21, §§ 21.01—21.15 in its entirety and added a new Ch. 21, §§ 21.01—21.08, to read as herein set out.
[5]Editor’s note(s)—Ord. No. ZA99-11-02, § 4, adopted November 22, 1999, deleted Ch. 22A, §§ 22A.01—22A.08, in its entirety and added a new Ch. 22A, §§ 22A.01—22A.08 to read as herein set out. Formerly said chapter pertained to similar subject matter.