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STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting
CITY COUNCIL Agenda
Mayor Anthony S. Ford
January 30, 2024 6:00 PM
At-Large

Mayor Pro Tem Kyle D. Berry, Sr.

Council District 3

Councilmember Elton Alexander

Council District 5

Councilmember Yolanda

Council District 3

Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt

Council District 1

Councilmember Alphonso Thomas

Council District 2

CITY MANAGER
Frederick Gardiner STOCKBRIDGE CITY HALL
CITY CLERK
4640 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Vanessa Holiday
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
CITY TREASURER
Vacant Website: www.stockbridgega.org
CITY ATTORNEY Phone: 770-389-7900
Quinton G. Washington
Fax: 770-389-7912
Samantha Embry
Translation and Interpretation Services are available with (7)
days prior notice. Please contact the City’s HR Manager at
770-389-7908 for assistance.
AGENDA
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

REVIEW OF THE MINUTES
1 Draft Minutes January 8, 2024

PUBLIC COMMENTS - All persons wishing to speak for public comment must
sign in with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. You must sign
your name, address, and phone number. You will be able to address the Mayor
and Council for three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the
elected body, officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not
be tolerated while meetings are in session.

CONSENT AGENDA
2 Council consideration to adopt the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning
District (MNGWP) Model Litter Control Ordinance.
3 Council consideration to approve the renewal of contract No. 2019-0032P,
Johnson Controls, Security Solutions, LLC (Tyco Integrated Security, LLC) for
Facility Equipment Systems and Services in the amount of $100,000.00.
Funding source is from Government Buildings budgeted funds.

PRESENTATION
4 Henry County Board of Education Update - Presented by: Dr. Elizabeth Davis,
Superintendent of Henry County Schools
5 Economic Development Strategic Plan (Draft Presentation) - Presented by: Kim
Allonce
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OLD BUSINESS
6 VETO of Ordinance OR24-553 - To Amend the City of Stockbridge Charter,
Article II, Section 3.11 (B), Regarding the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem.
Section 3.23 of the Charter: Submission of ordinances to the mayor's veto
power.
Every ordinance adopted by the city council shall be presented by the city clerk to
the mayor within three days after its adoption.
The mayor shall within ten days of the adoption of an ordinance return it to the city
clerk with or without his approval, or with his disapproval. If the ordinance has been
approved by the mayor, it shall become law upon its return to the city clerk; if the
ordinance is neither approved nor disapproved, it shall become law on the eleventh
day after its adoption; if the ordinance is disapproved, the mayor shall submit to the
city council through the city clerk a written statement of the reasons or the veto. The
city clerk shall record upon the ordinance the date of its delivery to and receipt from
the mayor.
Ordinances vetoed by the mayor shall be presented by the city clerk to the city
council at its next meeting, and should the city council then or at its next general
meeting adopt the ordinance by an affirmative vote of at least four councilmembers,
it shall become law.
The mayor may disapprove or reduce any item or items of appropriation in any
ordinance. The approved part or parts of any ordinance making appropriations shall
become law, and the part or parts disapproved shall not become law unless
subsequently passed by the city council over the mayor's veto as provided in this
section. The reduced part or parts shall be presented to the city council as though
disapproved and shall not become law unless overridden by the council as provided
in subsection (c) of this section. - Presented by: Mayor Anthony S. Ford

NEW BUSINESS
7 Council consideration to approve a Resolution to establish a systematic
approach for the appointment of th Mayor Pro Tem in the City of Stockbridge.
- Presented by: Attorney Samantha Embry
8 Council consideration to adopt the Model Findings Resolution on the proposed
Local Amendment to Plumbing Code for water efficiency code requirements by
the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. - Presented by: Jeremy
Goodwin
9 Council consideration to approve the annual contract (RFP 2020-0026) with
Site Engineering, Inc. for on-call water & sewer emergency & operational
repair/maintenance and construction services in the amount of $400,000.00 as
approved in the FY2024 Stormwater budget. The account number is 510-
42500-542515 (Stormwater Repair). - Presented by: Decius Aaron

January 30, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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10 Council consideration to approve the purchase of (2) Ford Transit F-250 Cargo
Vans from Lithia Springs Ford at the lowest quoted price. Not exceeding
$99,500 as an emergency exception to the city's procurement code. FUNDING
SOURCE: Budget Transfer/Fund Balance. - Presented by: Chief Frank
Trammer
11 Council Consideration to approve an Ordinance to amend Section. 4.10 -
Department Heads, to grant hiring authority to appointed and non-appointed
Department Heads. - Presented by: Attorney Samantha Embry

PUBLIC HEARING
12 Ordinance to approve the revised provisions to State Zoning Procedures Law.

ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held
in the City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject
to change or contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website
www.stockbridgega.org for updates.

• Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room
4545 N. Henry Blvd. (Feb 1)
• Council Retreat – February 6 – 8 from 9am – 5pm. Location Sandy
Springs, GA.
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month -
Welcome Center/Main Street Offices located at 130 M L King, Sr.
Heritage Trail at 9am (Feb 9).
• URA (Urban Redevelopment Agency) Meeting Monday, February 12th at
5:00 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Feb 12)
• City Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall
Council Chamber (Feb 12)
• Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City
Hall Levi Meeting Room (Feb 12)
• City Wide Development Authority 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. -City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Feb 13)
• Planning Commission Meeting,3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber - (Feb 15)
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Welcome Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Feb 20)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. -3rd Tuesday of
each month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Feb 20)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber (Feb 27)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES

January 30, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
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• Join Councilman Thomas and the Stockbridge Youth Council on
February 10th for the installation of the Adopt-A-Road Sign on Tye
Street. More information to follow.
• Join Councilman Thomas the monthly Senior Bingo Bash on
Wednesday, February 21 from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders
Conference Center, 111 Davis Rd. for raffles, prizes, games, snacks and
fun! For more information, please contact Rosalynd Rawls at 678-833-
3348 or rrawls@stockbridgega.org
• Join Councilman Alexander for the Quarterly Town Hall on Thursday,
February 22nd at 7pm- Location:
• Join Councilman Thomas for the 13th Annual African American Heritage
Celebration, Saturday, February 24th from 5pm – 7pm at the Merle
Manders Conference.
• Join Mayor Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday, February
26th from 10am – noon. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an
appointment at 678-833-3348 or via email at rrawls@stockbridgega.org
• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative
centered around education highlighting the causes and effects of
Littering and Illegal Dumping. More information to follow.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all
year long. Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name,
branch, rank, and years of service to rrawls@stockbridgega.org

MAYOR'S COMMENTS (Mayor Anthony Ford)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Exemptions to the Georgia Open Meetings Acts)

ADJOURNMENT

January 30, 2024 6:00 PM 4640 N. Henry Stockbridge, GA 30281 Phone: (770) 389-7900
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council
Mayor Anthony S. Ford At-Large
Mayor Pro Tem Yolanda Barber – Council District 4
Councilmember Elton Alexander – Council District 5
Councilmember Kyle Berry – Council District 3
Councilmember LaKeisha Gantt – Council District 1
Councilmember Alphonso Thomas – Council District 2
Administration
Frederick Gardiner – City Manager
Vanessa Holiday – City Clerk
Vacant – City Treasurer
Quinton Washington – City Attorney
Samantha Embry – City Attorney
Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on
sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 6:00 p.m.
Judge McCord issued the Oath of Office to Councilmembers Elton Alexander, Yolanda
Barber and Kyle D. Berry, Sr.

Invocation by Councilmember Berry

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All Members
were present.

Motion to adopt the Agenda made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
Motion to approve the Minutes for the following meetings was made by Councilmember
Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
1. Council Meeting Minutes November 13, 2023
2. Work Session Minutes November 28, 2023
3. Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2023

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PUBLIC COMMENTS
All persons wishing to speak for public comment must sign in with the City Clerk prior to
the beginning of the meeting noting your name, address, and phone number. You will be
allotted three (3) minutes. Speakers must respect all members of the elected body,
officials, and staff. Defamation, unruliness and/or swearing will not be tolerated.
There were no public comments.

CEREMONIAL REVIEW
2. Mayor Ford reviewed the proclamation for: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Day
and asked everyone to participate in activities, taking a day on and not a
day off. Mayor Ford also referenced the swearing-in of newly and re-
appointed members of Boards and Committees and thanked them for their
service.

ORGANIZATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
3. Appointment of the City Clerk
Motion to appoint Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk was made by
Councilmember Thomas; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barber. The
motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Appointment of the Executive Assistant to Mayor & Council
Motion to appoint Rosalynd Rawls, Executive Assistant to Mayor &
Council was made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Appointment of the City Auditor
Motion to place the Auditor out for bid and bring back to the Council to
award at the March 4, 2024 meeting was made by Councilmember
Thomas; seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed 3-1-1
(Thomas, Barber, and Berry Approved), (Alexander Opposed) (Gantt
Abstained).

Appointment of the City Attorney
Motion to appoint Washington and Dreyer, City Attorney was made by
Councilmember Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The
motion passed 4-0-1 (Barber Abstained citing questions/concerns that
have not been addressed).

Appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem
Motion to nominate Kyle Berry, Mayor Pro Tem was made by
Councilmember Barber; seconded by Councilmember Thomas.

Councilmember Gantt referenced the rotation of the Mayor Pro Tem, and
that it is her turn to serve in the position, and that in the rotation it would
have been former Councilmember Blount, now Councilmember Berry,
next year and asked that the rotation remain in that order.

Councilmember Thomas stated there is no reference in the Charter
regarding rotation, nor is there a policy regarding the rotation of the Mayor
Pro Tem, and that the Charter states the Council shall appoint the Mayor
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Pro Tem and believes the intent of the forefathers was that the Council
appoint an appropriate and qualified member for the position that would be
respected and approved by the consensus of the Council.

Councilmember Alexander stated that a policy needs to be enacted so
that the rotation of the Mayor Pro Tem position and recommended
establishing a policy beginning with the following ranking order:
Councilmember Berry 2024, Councilmember Gantt in 2025,
,Councilmember Alexander 2026, Councilmember Thomas 2027, and
Councilmember Barber 2028.

Mayor Ford noted the Mayor Pro Tem acts in the absence of the Mayor
should the Mayor not be available to participate in proceedings or at
functions, or be out of capacity, and noted that during his six years as
Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem has not had to perform those duties as he has
been primarily present, however, the Mayor Pro Tem would be in the
position to act if he were not able to do so, and agreed there is nothing in
the Charter that outlined and indicates a rotation.

Councilmember Berry stated that while there is not an official policy in
place, you have to consider if there was an agreement, and that ethics
matters.

Councilmember Barber noted that she does not support rotating because
every two years there is an election and you could potentially have a new
member on the Council; and noted there are several factors to consider
when appointing a Mayor Pro Tem.

Councilmember Alexander asked Councilmember Berry to make the
request to Councilmember Thomas to withdraw his motion and allow a
motion to come forward to appoint Councilmember Gantt.

Councilmember Thomas noted he would not be in favor of any withdrawal
of the motion and stated that he does not support rotation of the Mayor
Pro Tem.

The motion passed 3-0-2 (Thomas, Barber, and Berry Approved),
(Alexander and Gantt Abstained)

Appointment of the Municipal Court Judge
Motion to amend the Agenda and appoint Matthew McCord, Municipal
Court Judge, was made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Appointment of the Municipal Court Solicitor
Motion to amend the Agenda and to appoint Julie Kert, Municipal Court
Solicitor, was made by Councilmember Barber; seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

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Mayor Ford read the Public Hearing Rules.

PUBLIC HEARING
4. ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-05. (To be located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for the annexation of certain property
on Brannan Road to allow for the construction of a single-family detached
residential development (subdivision). The applicant is Pulte Group, Inc.,
c/o Battle Law, P.C. The property contains four parcels in Land Lots 2 & 3
of District 7, as are listed below, with 134.31+/- total acres in
unincorporated Henry County. 941 Brannan Road (Parcel #088-
02055000)—Contains 5.0 +/- acres.
1100 Brannan Road (Parcel #088-02057000)—To include the
southwestern tract only, which contains 29.09 +/- acres.
Parcel #088-02056000—Contains 87.33 +/- acres.
Parcel #070-01005001—Contains 12.89 +/- acres.
The Planning Commission recommends denial. Staff recommends
approval.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson gave a brief overview of Annexation Case No. AX-2023-05,
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case No. CP-2023-06 and Rezoning
Case No. RZ-2023-07, noting each case will require a separate action
vote from the City Council and that the associated Variance would have a
separate Public Hearing and subsequent vote of the Council.

The applicant’s attorney was represented by Attorney Michele Battle of the
Battle Law firm and gave an overview of the proposed development, and
fielded questions from the governing body.

Public Hearing Opened
Speakers in Favor: Ms. Sharon Wilson
Speakers Opposed: Ms. Anne Fields, Ms. Heather Gawel, Ms. Barbara
Fleischman, Ms. Marion D. Calhoun, Mr. James Henderson, Ms. Faithleen
Henderson, and Ms. Sarah Lesley
Public Hearing Closed.
Additional Conditions were added to the development:
Flock Cameras at all entrances.
50% of the homes will have 4-sided Brick with flexibility around the
windows and the garage, and the buyer will have the option to select brick.
10’ Sidewalk along the entire frontage of the development.
Condition 2 will be removed on the Variance.
Remove/modify the Condition regarding the Environmental Impact Study,
noting the report has already been provided.

Motion to approve ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-05 made by
Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The
motion passed unanimously 5-0.

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5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-06. (To be
located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to assign the future land use designation of ‘Low-Density
Residential’ to certain property on Brannan Road to allow for the
construction of a single-family detached residential development
(subdivision). The applicant is Pulte Group, Inc., c/o Battle Law, P.C. The
property contains four parcels in Land Lots 2 & 3 of District 7, as are listed
below, with 134.31+/- total acres in unincorporated Henry County.

941 Brannan Road (Parcel #088-02055000)—Contains 5.0 +/- acres.
1100 Brannan Road (Parcel #088-02057000)—To include the
southwestern tract only, which contains 29.09 +/-acres.
Parcel #088-02056000—Contains 87.33 +/- acres.
Parcel #070-01005001—Contains 12.89 +/- acres.
The Planning Commission recommends denial. Staff recommends
approval.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-
2023-06 made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

6. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-07. (To be located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for a rezoning to assign the zoning
district of ‘SR’ (Suburban Residential District) to certain property
on Brannan Road to allow for the construction of a single-family detached
residential development (subdivision). The applicant is Pulte Group, Inc.,
c/o Battle Law, P.C The property contains four parcels in Land Lots 2 & 3
of District 7, as are listed below, with 134.31+/- total acres in
unincorporated Henry County.
941 Brannan Road (Parcel #088-02055000)—Contains 5.0 +/- acres.
1100 Brannan Road (Parcel #088-02057000)—To include the
southwestern tract only, which contains 29.09 +/-acres.
Parcel #088-02056000—Contains 87.33 +/- acres.
Parcel #070-01005001—Contains 12.89 +/- acres. The Planning
Commission recommends denial. Staff recommends approval.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-07 to include staff’s
recommendations and Additional Conditions as noted: Flock Cameras at
all entrances; 50% of the homes will have 4-sided Brick with flexibility
around the windows and the garage, and the buyer will have the option to
select brick; 10’ Sidewalk along the entire frontage of the development.
Condition 2 will be removed on the Variance; Remove/modify the Condition
regarding the Environmental Impact Study, noting the report has already
been provided made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
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7. VARIANCE CASE #VR-2023-03. (To be located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for a variance on certain property
on Brannan Road to allow for the construction of a single-family detached
residential development (subdivision). The purpose of the variance request
is to allow the reduction in the front yard setbacks from the required 50 feet
to 35 feet. The applicant is Pulte Group, Inc., c/o Battle Law, P.C. The
property contains four parcels in Land Lots 2 & 3 of District 7, as are listed
below, with 134.31+/- total acres in unincorporated Henry County. The
Planning Commission recommends denial. Staff recommends approval.

941 Brannan Road (Parcel #088-02055000)—Contains 5.0 +/- acres.
1100 Brannan Road (Parcel #088-02057000)—To include the
southwestern tract only, which contains 29.09 +/-acres.
Parcel #088-02056000—Contains 87.33 +/- acres.
Parcel #070-01005001—Contains 12.89 +/- acres.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Mr. Anderson gave a brief overview of Variance Request VR-2023-03.

The applicant’s attorney was represented by Attorney Michele Battle of the
Battle Law firm and gave an overview of the proposed Variance noting the
request is reduce the setback from 50 feet to 35 feet, and fielded questions
from the governing body.

Public Hearing Opened
Speakers in Favor: Ms. Sharon Wilson
Speakers Opposed: Ms. Anne Fields, Ms. Heather Gawel, and Ms. Connie
Snow
Public Hearing Closed.

Motion to approve VARIANCE CASE No. VR-2023-03 with the reduction
to 35 feet made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

8. ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-06. (To be located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for the annexation of certain property on
and near Patrick Henry Parkway to allow for the construction of a mixed-
use development consisting of multifamily residential and retail commercial
uses on a portion of the property. The applicant is Waypoint Residential
(c/o Dennis J. Webb, Jr. of Smith, Gambrell, and Russell, LLP. The
property contains four parcels in Land Lot 46 of District 6, as are listed
below, with 20.91 +/- total acres in unincorporated Henry County.
Parcel #052-01025027—Contains 11.428 +/- acres.
Parcel #052-01025028—Contains 4.279 +/- acres.
Parcel #052-01025021—To be annexed but not included within the
proposed development. Contains 1.164 +/- acres. The Planning
Commission recommends denial. Staff recommends approval.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner

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Mr. Anderson gave a brief overview of Annexation Case No. AX-2023-06,
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Case No. CP-2023-07 and Rezoning
Case No. RZ-2023-08, noting each case will require a separate action
vote from the City Council and that the associated Variance would have a
separate Public Hearing and subsequent vote of the Council.

The applicant’s attorney was represented by Attorney Dennis J. Webb, Jr,
of the Smith, Gambrell and Russell, LLP firm and gave an overview of the
proposed development, and fielded questions from the governing body.

Public Hearing Opened
Speakers in Favor: Mr. Charles Marshall and Mr. James White
Speakers Opposed: Ms. Anne Fields, Ms. Connie Snow, Mr. Frederick
Skinner, Mr. Joseph Crissey, and Ms. Tasha Kemple.
Public Hearing Closed.

Mr. Gardiner noted a shared cost for Transportation Improvements on
Patrick Henry Parkway between the City of Stockbridge, Henry County,
and the Developer.

Mr. Webb confirmed that the cemetery would be fenced with 50’ buffer and
access as required by Georgia law.

Additional Conditions agreed upon include: the addition of a fountain in the
retention pond; flock cameras at all entrance/exit points; 10’ path around
the development; stamped pavers in the crosswalk; and in the future when
there is a need to change them out, install black mast; and to amend the
language for referencing the “existing” easements to: “shall provide
easement access”.

Motion to approve ANNEXATION CASE #AX-2023-06 made by
Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The
motion passed unanimously 4-0. (Councilmember Thomas was not
present for the vote).

9. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-2023-07. (To be
located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to assign the future land use designation of ‘Medium Density
Mixed-Use’ to certain property on and near Patrick Henry Parkway to allow
for the construction of a mixed-use development consisting of multifamily
residential and retail commercial uses. The applicant is Waypoint
Residential (c/o Dennis J. Webb, Jr. of Smith, Gambrell, and Russell, LLP).
The property contains three parcels in Land Lot 46 of District 6, as are
listed below, with 20.91 +/- total acres in unincorporated Henry County.
Parcel #052-01025024—Contains 4.035 +/- acres.
Parcel #052-01025027—Contains 11.428 +/- acres.
Parcel #052-01025028—Contains 4.279 +/- acres.

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The Planning Commission recommends denial. Staff recommends
approval.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CASE #CP-
2023-07 made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

10. REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-08. (To be located in Council District 5).
Council consideration of a request for a rezoning to assign the zoning
districts of ’PUD’ (Planned Unit Development) and ‘PMU’ (Parkway Mixed-
Use Overlay District) to certain property on Patrick Henry Parkway to allow
for the construction of a mixed-use development consisting of multifamily
residential and retail commercial uses. The applicant is Waypoint
Residential (c/o Dennis J. Webb, Jr. of Smith, Gambrell, and Russell, LLP).
The property contains three parcels in Land Lot 46 of District 6, as are
listed below, with 20.91 +/- total acres in unincorporated Henry County.
Parcel #052-01025024—Contains 4.035 +/- acres.
Parcel #052-01025027—Contains 11.428 +/- acres.
Parcel #052-01025028—Contains 4.279 +/- acres.
The Planning Commission recommends denial. Staff recommends
approval.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner
Motion to approve REZONING CASE #RZ-2023-08 to include staff’s
recommendations and Additional Conditions as noted: the addition of a
fountain in the retention pond; flock cameras at all entrance/exit points; 10’
path around the development; stamped pavers in the crosswalk; and in the
future when there is a need to change them out, install black mast; and to
amend the language for referencing the “existing” easements to: “shall
provide easement access” made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded
by Councilwoman Gantt. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

11. VARIANCE CASE #VR-2023-04. (To be located in Council District 5.)
Council consideration of a request for three variances on certain property
on Patrick Henry Parkway to allow for the construction of a mixed-use
development consisting of multifamily residential and retail commercial
uses. The applicant has requested three variances on the property: 1) a
variance to allow residential uses on the first floor of buildings; 2) a
variance to eliminate the requirement for a vehicular connection between
adjoining properties; and 3) a variance to allow parking in front of the
buildings. The applicant is Waypoint Residential (c/o Dennis J. Webb, Jr. of
Smith, Gambrell, and Russell, LLP). The property contains three parcels in
Land Lot 46 of District 6, as are listed below, with 20.91 +/- total acres in
unincorporated Henry County.
Parcel #052-01025024—Contains 4.035 +/- acres.
Parcel #052-01025027—Contains 11.428 +/- acres.
Parcel #052-01025028—Contains 4.279 +/- acres.
The Planning Commission recommends denial. Staff recommends
approval.
Presented by: Ryan Anderson, Chief Planner

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Mr. Anderson gave a brief overview of Variance Request VR-2023-03.

The applicant’s attorney was represented by Attorney Dennis J. Webb, Jr,
of the Smith, Gambrell, and Russell, LLP firm and gave an overview of the
proposed (3) three variances and requested approval.

Public Hearing Opened
Speakers in Favor
Speakers Opposed
Public Hearing Closed.

Motion to approve VARIANCE CASE No. VR-2023-04 made by
Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The
motion passed unanimously 5-0.

NEW BUSINESS
12. Council consideration to reclassify the Crime Scene Investigator position
and to approve a job description for Property & Evidence Custodian.
Presented by: Frank Trammer, Police Chief
Chief Trammer noted there would be no changes to the budget.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

13. Council consideration to reclassify the Police Sergeant position and
approving the job description for a Crime Scene Investigation Supervisor.
Presented by: Frank Trammer, Police Chief
Chief Trammer noted there would be no changes to the budget.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Berry. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

14. Council consideration to approve the purchase of (4) four Ford Mavrick XL
trucks not exceeding $117,200.00. Funding Source: Police Department
Operating Budget.
Presented by: Frank Trammer, Police Chief
Chief Trammer noted these vehicles are for the (4) four Public Safety
Officers approved in the FY2024 Budget.
Motion to approve made by Councilmember Berry; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS
UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the
City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change or
contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org for
updates.

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• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. - City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Jan 9)

During the reading of the announcements, Councilmember Alexander made a
request for the Council to take a re-vote on the Mayor Pro Tem position noting the
vote should be a unanimous vote and asked Councilmember Berry to rescind his
vote for the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.

Mayor Ford asked for a legal opinion from Council on how to proceed.

Attorney Embry noted a member from the prevailing vote would need to make a
request to rescind their vote, and then the Council would need to vote to amend the
Agenda to take a vote again for the Mayor Pro Tem position.

Councilmember Berry motioned to rescind his vote; seconded by Councilmember
Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Councilmember Alexander nominated Kyle Berry as Mayor Pro Tem for 2024;
seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 5-0.

Councilmember Alexander motioned to amend the Agenda to add making the
rotation of the Mayor Pro Tem an official policy of the city; seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 4-1(Thomas opposed)

Councilmember Alexander motioned to approve a policy making the rotation of the
Mayor Pro Tem an official policy of the city; seconded by Councilmember Gantt. The
motion passed 3-1-1 (Thomas Opposed citing this action is a Charter Violation)
(Barber Abstained citing there will be an election in two years and this action has
already places names for the Mayor Pro Tem for the next 4 years).

Councilmember Alexander motioned to approve a Mayor Pro Tem Rotation Policy as
referenced in an email with the rotation would be as follows: Berry (2024), Gantt
(2025) Alexander (2026) Thomas (2027) and Barber (2028); seconded by
Councilmember Gantt. The motion passed 3-2 (Alexander, Berry, Gantt Approved);
(Barber and Thomas Opposed citing violation of the Charter).

Mayor Ford noted the city’s Charter does not reference Rotation of the Mayor Pro
Tem position.

Attorney Embry stated there is nothing in the City’s Code or Charter that speaks to
the rotation of the Mayor Pro Tem; and that the selection could be changed by
Resolution by rotation, alphabetical order, or by District.

Attorney Embry corrected her previous statement noting the Council would need to
vote to adopt an Ordinance, not a Resolution.

Councilmember Barber stated the Council agreed not to amend tonight’s Agenda,
and since they have since amended the Agenda, she is bringing forth her motions as
discussed and motioned to amend the Agenda to direct the HR Manager to forward

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the job descriptions for the City Clerk and the Executive Assistant to the Governing
Body; seconded by Councilmember Thomas. The motion failed 2-2-1(Barber/Thomas
Approved), (Alexander/Gantt Opposed), (Berry Abstained). Mayor Ford voted in
opposition. The final vote: 2-3-1.

Councilmember Thomas noted that because the Council has violated the Charter, he
would not participate in any further action and exited the meeting.

Councilmember Barber motioned to amend the Agenda to direct staff to put the City
Attorney out for bid; the motion failed the lack of the second.

Councilmember Barber motioned to amend the Agenda to direct staff to put out an
RFP for an Independent Auditor; the motion failed for lack of the second.

Councilmember Barber motioned to amend the Agenda to reactivate the Finance
Committee; the motion failed for lack of a second.

• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting 2nd Friday of each month - Welcome
Center/Main Street Offices located at 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail at 9am (Jan
12).
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting, 3rd Tuesday of each month Welcome
Center 130 M L King, Sr. Heritage Trail (Jan 16)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. -3rd Tuesday of each
month Levi Meeting Room - City Hall (Jan 16)
• Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - City Hall Council Chamber - (Jan 24)
• City Council Work Session Meeting, last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. -
City Hall Council Chamber (Jan 30)
• Stockbridge Citizens-Police Advisory Council meeting 1st Thursday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Police Community Room 4545 N. Henry
Blvd. (Feb 1)
• City Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. - City Hall Council
Chamber (Feb 12)
• Youth Council Meeting 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. - City Hall Levi
Meeting Room (Feb 12)

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES
• Join Councilman Alexander for the Annual MLK Jr. Day of Service Community
Cleanup on Hudson Bridge Rd., Saturday, January 13th from 9am - 11am; Please
park the Hudson Bridge Parking Lot, For more information please contact
Rosalynd Rawls at 678-833-3348 or rrawls@stockbridgega.org
• Join Councilman Thomas for the monthly Senior Bingo Bash on Wednesday,
January 17th from 10am - 12pm at the Merle Manders Conference Center, 111
Davis Rd. for raffles, prizes, games, snacks and fun! For more information, please
contact Rosalynd Rawls at 678-833-3348 or rrawls@stockbridgega.org
• Join Mayor Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor on Monday, January 22nd from
10am – noon. Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment at
678-833-3348 or via email at rrawls@stockbridgega.org

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• Join Councilman Thomas for the Don’t Trash Stockbridge initiative centered
around education highlighting the causes and effects of Littering and Illegal
Dumping. More information to follow.
• Councilman Thomas is honoring Veterans with a Continuous Salute all year long.
Please send your pictures of Veterans with their name, branch, rank, and years of
service to rrawls@stockbridgega.org

MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Ford wished everyone Happy New Year; asked that everyone get their flu shots
and protection against the RSV virus, and to enjoy the M L King, Jr. Holiday weekend
with service as a day on and not a day off.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Alexander; seconded by Councilmember
Berry. The motion passed 3-0. (Barber and Thomas were not present for the vote). The
meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

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Henry County Board
of
Education Update
Presented by:
Dr. Elizabeth Davis,
Superintendent of
Henry County
Schools
Economic Development Strategic Plan
January 30, 2024
0 Economic Development Department
1 Introduction

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Department Mission: collaborate with residents, businesses, investors, and
community partners to foster economic growth, support downtown
revitalization, encourage sustainable development, and enhance the overall
quality of life in the City of Stockbridge.

Objectives:

Enhance the City’s Competitiveness Diversify the City's Economic Base
in the Metro Atlanta Region

Kim Allonce
Support Small Business Development Foster an Economically Viable and
Economic Development Director & Retention Vibrant Downtown

Promote the City as an Attractive Place for
Residents, Businesses, & Visitors

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Economic
Development
Department

Office of Downtown Office of Economic Office of Marketing
Development Vitality & Special Initiatives

Collaborates with the Works with city staff, the Citywide Development Oversees internal communications with other
Main Street District and the Downtown Authority, and community partners to foster an departments, provides external marketing support,
Development Authority to attract private environment for entrepreneurship, support small and collaborates with community partners to
investment, encourage historic preservation, and business development, cultivate a skilled workforce, implement special initiatives that promote the city
foster an economically viable and vibrant and create economic opportunities where residents as an attractive place for residents, businesses, and
downtown where residents, businesses, and visitors and businesses can thrive together. visitors.
can live, work, and play.

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Introduction to the Economic
02 Development Strategic Plan (EDSP)

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The City of Stockbridge is creating the community’s first Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP),
focused on developing tactical implementation strategies to promote economic growth and enhance the
overall quality in the city. The goals of the EDSP include:

Empowering the City to define its vision, mission, and values to guide planning, zoning, and economic
development priorities

Gathering feedback to help provide the framework to attract high-quality investment and
redevelopment activities

Strategically shaping the character of redevelopment according to a shared community vision of the
future, established through a transparent process of consensus-building and leadership

Providing the specific implementation steps needed to guide Stockbridge’s economic development
policies, programs, and investments over the next five years

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Meet the Project Lead:

Consultant
Team

Geoff Koski | Project Executive Tate Davis | Project Manager Gabrielle Oliverio | Analyst

Public Engagement:

Christopher Pike, EDFP, CPM | Public Engagement Director Ashley Minter, MPA | Communications Manager

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Community Engagement Schedule
08.31.23 09.05.23 1-on-1 Interviews

Council Members
General Community Business and General Mayor
Meeting Community Meetings CDA
DDA
Main Street
ED Staff

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Key Baseline Takeaways & Survey
03 Results

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Key Takeaways
Stockbridge’s population The city is seeing its
has been growing, but largest growth in the
slower than the county 65+ age cohort
average

Over a third of the
The citywide median
population 25+ has a
household income is
Bachelor’s or advanced
$63,250
degree

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Key Takeaways
Almost 60% of those
The healthcare and
employed within
logistics industries
Stockbridge work in
employ the largest share
healthcare,
of Stockbridge’s
accommodations, or
workforce
retail

Fulton County
Beyond logistics,
captures the largest
working residents
share of out-
within Stockbridge also
commuters and most
leave the city to work
in-commuters come
in office-utilizing
from somewhere else
industries
in Henry County

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Key Takeaways
Commercial Development by Decade (in Millions of SF)
6.0

The city’s existing commercial inventory
was predominately delivered in the 5.0
1990s – 2000s, influencing the city’s low
concentration of Class A commercial
spaces. 4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

Pre 1960s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

Office Retail Hospitality Industrial/Flex Specialty Multifamily

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Community Survey 54 Respondents
Types of employers respondents want to see more of:

20% live and work in Stockbridge,
with half of these reporting they Restaurants Entertainment Medical
work from home

Information Professional
Technology Services

Top two challenges facing business in Stockbridge: Describe Stockbridge to someone not from the area:
“Nice neighborhoods but desperately in need of better dining
1. Traffic and shopping experience”
“It is an up-and-coming city located just minutes from
Atlanta”
2. Retail and restaurant options “Southern Suburb of Atlanta”
“Great place to live just outside the city of Atlanta with a
diverse population and more urban feel and vibe.”
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Business Survey 22 Respondents
Top ways Stockbridge can better encourage business and job
growth:

86% believe Stockbridge is a good
place to do business
Network Business
Opportunities Seminars

Branding and
Market Assistance Business Loans

Top two challenges facing business in Stockbridge: Describe Stockbridge’s greatest assets:
“Main Street engagement”
1. Resources for business support
“The people are supportive and very friendly”
“It's the gateway to Henry County ”
2. Lack of market demand or client base
“Close proximity to I-75”
“The hospital”

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04 Target Industries

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Industry Assessment
3.5 Concentrated but Low Growth Concentrated and Growing

3.0 Health Care

2.5

Real Estate
2.0
Accommodation & Food Services

Location Quotient
Other Services
1.5
Retail Trade
Finance & Insurance
Construction
1.0

Arts & Recreation Logistics

0.5 Wholesale Trade Professional Services

Information Public Administration

0.0 Manufacturing
Administrative Services
Low Concentration and Low Growth Educational Services Low Concentration but Growing
-0.5
-200% -100% 0% 100% 200% 300%

Local Growth, 2018-2023

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Target Industries
Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and feedback from the community and
stakeholders, the below targeted industries were determined.
These industries serve as guides for economic development recruitment and retention efforts over the next
five years and are subject to change in the medium- and long-term as the economic profile within and
around Stockbridge further develops.

Healthcare Professional & Adaptive Supply-
Personal Services Chain

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Target Industries

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL &
Physician, Dentist,
and Other Practitioner PERSONAL SERVICES ADAPTIVE
Offices SUPPLY- CHAIN

Medical and
Diagnostic Labs
Advertising
3D Printing
Outpatient Care Centers Digital and Systems
Smart Sensing
Design

Home Health Care Architectural and Supply-Chain Robotics
Services Engineering
Community Care Facilities Personal Services Logistics Support &
for the Elderly Back-Office
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05 Goals

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Economic 1 Revitalize and Activate Downtown Stockbridge
Development
Goals 2 Support and Expand Medical Hub

Based on what we heard
during public and 3 Retain and Support Small or Local Stockbridge Businesses

stakeholder engagement,
the following goals have
been collectively 4 Develop Workforce Training Program

identified as foci for the
next five years.
5 Improve Connectivity and Quality of Life

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1 2 3 4 5
Retain and Support Small
Revitalize and Activate Support and Expand Develop Workforce Improve Connectivity and
or Local Stockbridge
Downtown Stockbridge Medical Hub Training Program Quality of Life
Businesses
Investing in downtown can Healthcare jobs within Many of the businesses Henry County School’s Over 55% of community
create a space that attracts Stockbridge represents nearly typically found in activated investment in a new STEM survey respondents
businesses, residents, and 60% of all healthcare jobs suburban downtowns and/or school was due to a “strong considered the ability
visitors that builds a dynamic within Henry County, the provide services to the partnership between the to walk or conveniently travel
urban environment for highest concentration of all surrounding community are school district and Piedmont to shops and restaurants as
boosting the city’s economic the major industries. small or local businesses. Henry Hospital officials and “Very” or “Extremely
health as well as the well- other key STEM industry Important”.
being of the entire With an aging Stockbridge Nearly 50% of respondents leaders.”
Stockbridge community. population and increasing from the business survey Likewise top desired
demand within South Metro located their business in This is just one example of an investments in Stockbridge
Respondents from the ATL, there is an opportunity Stockbridge because they opportunity to elevate and included: public
business survey indicated that and support for expanding were from the city or had build upon education infrastructure, recreational
industries or types Stockbridge’s medical hub. existing community ties. and industry pipeline. amenities, parks, and higher
of businesses they’d like to education.
see included: Restaurants
& Entertainment, Cafes,
Mixed-Use Developments,
Walkable Shopping
Areas, Retail, Live/Work/Play,
and Places for all Ages.
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Implementation:
Economics of Place
This approach extends measuring the success
of the community beyond its economic output to include the
economic well-being of a community. Initiatives under this
approach often focus on quality of life indicators or measures that
allow residents to feel connected, supported, and secure in their
community. A common first step in this approach is creating a
sense of place in the community, often viewing the local
downtown, square, or Main Street as the heart.

Lively, activated town centers and downtowns
serve as city assets.

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STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

ORDINANCE NO. ____________

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA, ARTICLE IV - ADMINISTRATIVE
AFFAIRS, SECTION 4.10 - DEPARTMENT HEADS, TO GRANT HIRING
AUTHORITY TO APPOINTED AND NON-APPOINTED DEPARTMENT
HEADS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are the governing body of the City of Stockbridge,
Georgia (hereinafter referred to as “City”); and

WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for efficient and effective
administration of the City’s departments and services; and

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to delegate hiring authority to both appointed and
non-appointed administrative officers of the City, thereby empowering them to effectively
manage their respective departments; and

WHEREAS, such delegation of authority is intended to streamline the hiring process,
enhance departmental efficiency, and ensure a high standard of public service; and

WHEREAS, the City Council understands that with such delegation comes the
responsibility of the administrative officers to adhere to the City's policies, ethical standards, and
legal requirements in their hiring practices;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND RESOLVED, by a majority vote of the
Mayor and Council of the City of Stockbridge, that the Municipal Code, Article IV -
Administrative Affairs, Section 4.10 - Department Heads, is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1: Delegation of Authority: Appointed and non-appointed administrative officers of
the City are hereby granted the authority to hire, suspend, remove, and terminate subordinates
serving under their authority, subject to compliance with the City’s policies, procedures, and
legal requirements.

SECTION 2: Oversight and Accountability: Such hiring authority shall be exercised
responsibly, with due regard for merit, qualifications, and the City's commitment to
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment.
SECTION 3: Guidelines and Limitations: The City Council shall establish guidelines and
limitations on this delegated authority to ensure it is exercised in the best interests of the City and
its citizens.

SECTION 4: Reporting Requirements: Administrative officers shall report their hiring and
employment decisions to the City Council at regular intervals for oversight and transparency.

SECTION 5: City Attorney's Authority: In accordance with the City Charter and with the
express consent of the City Council, the City Attorney is authorized to revise, edit, and amend all
contracts, ordinances, agreements, and documents, ensuring alignment with the City Council's
intent and compliance with the City's laws and ordinances. Any amendment, edit, or revision
made by the City Attorney shall be immediately incorporated into the document and shall be
deemed as part of the original document from its inception.

SECTION 6: Repeal Clause: Any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 7: Severability Clause: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent
provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

SECTION 8: Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and
approval.

SO ORDAINED this the ____ day of ____________, 2024.

Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Quinton G. Washington, City Attorney
City of Stockbridge City of Stockbridge
City of Stockbridge
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM
January 8, 2024 FUNDING SOURCE
RESOLUTION GENERAL FUND
ORDINANCE FUND BALANCE
CONTRACT APPROVAL/RENEWAL SPLOST or TSPLOST
PUBLIC HEARING ARPA
PRESENTATION GRANT
BID SELECTION/AWARD HOTEL/MOTEL TOURISM
TASK ORDER COUNCIL INITIATIVE
CHANGE ORDER PARTNER/SPONSOR
BUDGET AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TRANSFER BONDING
PAYMENT APPROVAL ACCOUNT TRANSFER FROM:
OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFER TO:

PRESENTER:
Jeremy K. Goodwin
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Council approval to adopt the Model Findings Resolution on the proposed Local Amendment to
Plumbing Code for water efficiency code requirements by the Georgia Department of Community
Affairs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Local governments are required to adopt and maintain the Metro Water District-Water Efficiency Code Requirements, without
any modifications, as a local amendment to the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code. The City of Stockbridge must
review the required redlines to the city's plumbing code along with the Model Findings Resolution. Once the required redlines
and resolution are reviewed, the city is required to adopt the Model Findings Resolution at least 60 days prior to the formal
adoption of the efficiency codes. Once the Model Findings Resolution is adopted, the resolution and proposed amendment will
be submitted to the Department of Community Affairs to initiate the formal adoption process for the amendment.

APPROVALS: CITY MANAGER___________________________ FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A
CITY TREASURER____________________________________ AMOUNT $
CITY ATTORNEY____________________________________
GRANTS ADMIN.___________________________________ ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Council approval to adopt the Model Findings Resolution on the proposed Local Amendment to
Plumbing Code for water efficiency code requirements by the Georgia Department of Community
Affairs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Local governments are required to adopt and maintain the Metro Water District-Water Efficiency Code
Requirements, without any modifications, as a local amendment to the Georgia State Minimum Standard
Plumbing Code. The City of Stockbridge must review the required redlines to the city's plumbing code along
with the Model Findings Resolution. Once the required redlines and resolution are reviewed, the city is
required to adopt the Model Findings Resolution at least 60 days prior to the formal adoption of the efficiency
codes. Once the Model Findings Resolution is adopted, the resolution and proposed amendment will be
submitted to the Department of Community Affairs to initiate the formal adoption process for the
amendment.

Staff Signature______________________________

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Metro Water District – Water Efficiency Code Requirements
Local Amendment to Plumbing Code
[NOTE: The redlines in this local amendment show the changes included in the Metro Water District – Water
Efficiency Code Requirements compared to the current Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code. To adopt
this local ordinance, the tracked changes should all be accepted.]

Amendment to local code of ordinances [Chapter X, Article Y, Section Z-Z]. Effective January 1, 2024, the Georgia
State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code has been amended by the [local government] as follows:

Chapter 2, Section 202 General Definitions. Add in alphabetical order and revise, as applicable, the following
definitions:

KITCHEN FAUCET OR KITCHEN FAUCET REPLACEMENT AERATOR. A kitchen faucet or kitchen faucet
replacement aerator that allows a flow of no more than 1.82.0 gallons of water per minute at a pressure of 60
pounds per square inch and conforms to the applicable requirements in ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1.

LAVATORY FAUCET OR LAVATORY FAUCET REPLACEMENT AERATOR. A lavatory faucet or lavatory faucet
replacement aerator that allows a flow of no more than 1.25 gallons per minute at a pressure of 60 pounds
per square inch and is listed to the WaterSense High Efficiency Lavatory Faucet Specification.

LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION.

Flow sensor. An inline device in a landscape irrigation system that produces a repeatable signal
proportional to flow rate.

Lawn or Landscape Irrigation system. An assembly of component parts that is permanently installed
for the controlled distribution of water to irrigate landscapes such as ground cover, trees, shrubs, and
other plants. Lawn and Landscape Irrigation System refer to the same system.

Master shut-off valve. An automatic valve such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) installed
as part of the landscape irrigation system capable of being automatically closed by the WaterSense
controller. When this valve is closed water will not be supplied to the landscape irrigation system.

Pressure regulating device. A device designed to maintain pressure within the landscape irrigation
system at the manufacturer’s recommended operating pressure and that protects against sudden
spikes or drops from the water source.

Rain sensor shut-off. An electric device that detects and measures rainfall amounts and overrides the
cycle of a landscape irrigation system so as to turn off such system when a predetermined amount of
rain has fallen.

WaterSense irrigation controller. Is a weather-based or soil moisture-based irrigation controllers
labeled under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, which includes
standalone controllers, add-on devices, and plug-in devices that use current weather data as a basis
for scheduling irrigation.

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WaterSense spray sprinkler bodies. A sprinkler body with integral pressure regulation, generating
optimal water spray and coverage labeled under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
WaterSense program.

SHOWER HEAD. A shower head that allows a flow of no more than the average of 2.05 gallons of water per
minute at 860 pounds per square inch of pressure, and is listed in the WaterSense Specification for
Showerheads, and meets the US Department Definition of Energy definition of showerhead.

Chapter 6, Section 604.4 Maximum Flow and Water Consumption. Revise Section 604.4 to read as follows:

Consistent with the general approach taken in Georgia, these Maximum Flow and Water Consumption requirements
and related definitions in Section 604.4 of the plumbing code shall apply to all plumbing systems, including those in
one- and two-family dwellings. The maximum water consumption flow rates and quantities for all plumbing fixtures
and fixture fittings shall be in accordance with Table 604.4.

Exceptions:
1. Blowout design water closets having a water consumption not greater than 31/2 gallons (13 L) per flushing
cycle.
2. Vegetable sprays.
3. Clinical sinks having a water consumption not greater than 41/2 gallons (17 L) per flushing cycle.
4. Laundry tray sinks and , Sservice sinks.
5. Emergency showers and eye wash stations.

TABLE 604.4
MAXIMUM FLOW RATES AND CONSUMPTION FOR
PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
PLUMBING FIXTURE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE
OR FIXTURE FITTING OR QUANTITYb

Lavatory faucet and WaterSense Labeled &
replacement aerators, private 1.25 gpm at 60 psif

Lavatory faucet, public
0.25 gallon per metering cycle
(metering)

Lavatory, public
0.5 gpm at 60 psi
(other than metering)

WaterSense Labeled &
Showerheada
2.52.0 gpm at 8060 psif

Kitchen Sink faucet and
2.01.8 gpm at 60 psif, g
replacement aerators

Urinal 0.5 gallon per flushing cyclef

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1.28 gallons per flushing cyclec, d,
Water closet e, f

For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m,
1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa.

a. A hand-held shower spray is a shower head. As point of clarification, multiple shower heads may be installed
in a single shower enclosure so long as each shower head individually meets the maximum flow rate, the
WaterSense requirements, and the US Department of Energy definition of showerhead. However, multiple
shower heads are not recommended for water efficiency purposes.

b. Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced standards.

c. For flushometer valves and flushometer tanks, the average flush volume shall not exceed 1.28 gallons.

d. For single flush water closets, including gravity, pressure assisted and electro-hydraulic tank types, the
average flush volume shall not exceed 1.28 gallons.

e. For dual flush water closets, the average flush volume of two reduced flushes and one full flush shall not
exceed 1.28 gallons.

f. See 2014 GA Amendment to Section 301.1.2 'Waiver from requirements of high efficiency plumbing fixtures’.

g. Kitchen faucets are permitted to temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate, but not to exceed
2.2 gpm (8.3 L/m) at 60 psi (414 kPa) and must revert to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gpm (6.8 L/m) at 60 psi
(414 kPa) upon valve closure.

604.4.1 Clothes Washers. Residential clothes washers shall be in accordance with the Energy Star program
requirements.

604.4.2 Cooling Tower Water Efficiency.

604.4.2.1 Once-Through Cooling. Once-through cooling using potable water is prohibited.

604.4.2.2 Cooling Towers and Evaporative Coolers. Cooling towers and evaporative coolers shall be
equipped with makeup water and blow down meters, conductivity controllers and overflow alarms.
Cooling towers shall be equipped with efficiency drift eliminators that achieve drift reduction to 0.002
percent of the circulated water volume for counterflow towers and 0.005 percent for crossflow towers.

604.4.2.3 Cooling Tower Makeup Water. Water used for air conditioning, cooling towers shall not be
discharged where the hardness of the basin water is less than 1500 mg/L. Exception: Where any of the
following conditions of the basin water are present: total suspended solids exceed 25 ppm, CaCO3
exceeds 600 ppm, chlorides exceed 250 ppm, sulfates exceed 250 ppm, or silica exceeds 150 ppm.

604.4.3 Landscape Irrigation System Efficiency Requirements. The requirements in Section 604.4.3 apply to
all new landscape irrigation systems connected to the public water system except those (a) used for agricultural
operations as defined in the Official Code of Georgia Section 1-3-3, (b) used for golf courses, and (c) dependent

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upon a nonpublic water source. Nothing in this Code or this Section 604.4.3 is intended to require that
landscape irrigation systems must be installed at all premises. The landscape irrigation efficiency requirements
in this Section 604.4.3 apply only when someone voluntarily chooses, or is otherwise required by some
requirement beyond this Code, to install a landscape irrigation system on premises.

604.4.3.1 Avoiding Water Waste Through Design. All new landscape irrigation systems shall adhere
to the following design standards:
1. Pop-up type sprinkler heads shall pop-up to a height above vegetation level of not less than
four (4) inches above the soil level when emitting water.
2. Pop-up spray heads or rotary sprinkler heads must direct flow away from any adjacent
surfaces and must not be installed closer than four inches from impervious surfaces.
3. Areas less than ten (10) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface
irrigation or by other means that produces no overspray or runoff.
4. Narrow or irregular shaped landscaped areas, less than four (4) feet in any direction across
opposing boundaries shall not be irrigated by any irrigation emission device except sub-surface
or low flow emitters with flow rates not to exceed 6.3 gallons per hour.

604.4.3.2 Landscape Irrigation System Required Components. All new landscape irrigation systems
shall include the following components:

1. A rain sensor shut-off installed in an area that is unobstructed by trees, roof over hangs, or
anything else that might block rain from triggering the rain sensor shutoff.
2. A master shut-off valve for each controller installed as close as possible to the point of
connection of the water but downstream of the backflow prevention assembly.
3. Pressure-regulating devices such as valve pressure regulators, sprinkler head pressure
regulators, inline pressure regulators, WaterSense spray sprinkler bodies, or other devices shall be
installed as needed to achieve the manufacturer’s recommended pressure range at the emission
devices for optimal performance.
4. Except for landscape irrigation systems serving a single-family home, all other systems must also
include:
(a) a WaterSense irrigation controller; and
(b) at least one flow sensor, which must be installed at or near the supply point of the
landscape irrigation system and shall interface with the control system, that when connected
to the WaterSense controller will detect and report high flow conditions to such controller and
automatically shut master valves. The flow sensor serves to aid in detecting leaks or abnormal
flow conditions by suspending irrigation. High flow conditions should be consistent with
manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications.

Chapter 13 NONPOTABLE WATER SYSTEMS, Section 1304 Reclaimed Water Systems. Revise Section 1304.3.2 to read
as follows:

1304.3.2 Connections to water supply. Reclaimed water provided from a reclaimed wastewater treatment
systemfacility permitted by the Environmental Protection Division may be used to supply water closets,
urinals, trap primers for floor drains and floor sinks, water features and other uses approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction, in motels, hotels, apartment and condominium buildings, and commercial, industrial, and
institutional buildings, where the individual guest or occupant does not have access to plumbing. Also, other
systems that may use a lesser quality of water than potable water such as water chillers, carwashes or an
industrial process may be supplied with reclaimed water provided from a reclaimed wastewater treatment
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facility permitted by the Environmental Protection Division. The use of reclaimed water sourced from any
new private reclaimed wastewater treatment system for outdoor irrigation shall be limited to golf courses
and agriculture operations as defined in the Official Code of Georgia Section 1-3-3, and such reclaimed water
shall not be approved for use for irrigating any other outdoor landscape such as ground cover, tree, shrubs,
or other plants. These limitations do not apply to reclaimed water sourced from existing private reclaimed
water systems or from existing or new, governmentally-owned reclaimed wastewater treatment systems.

Appendix E, Section E101.1.2. Revise Section E.101.1.2 to read as follows:

Because of the variable conditions encountered in hydraulic design, it is impractical to specify definite and
detailed rules for sizing of the water piping system. Accordingly, other sizing or design methods conforming to
good engineering practice standards are acceptable alternatives to those presented herein. Without limiting
the foregoing, such acceptable design methods may include for multi-family buildings the Peak Water Demand
Calculator from the IAPMO/ANSI 2020 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard for the Built Environment,
which accounts for the demands of water-conserving plumbing fixtures, fixture fittings, and appliances. If
future versions of the Peak Water Demand Calculator including other building types, such as commercial, such
updated version shall be an acceptable design method.

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Model Findings Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. [ ] OF [Local Government]
FINDINGS ON PROPOSED LOCAL AMENDMENT TO PLUMBING CODE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DCA

WHEREAS, the current minimum water efficiency requirements for buildings in the [Local Government’s]
jurisdiction is the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code (“Georgia Plumbing Code”) as approved and
adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”) from time to time;

WHEREAS, the [Local Government], like all local governments in the State of Georgia, is authorized under
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25(c) to adopt local requirements when needed that are more stringent than the Georgia Plumbing
Code based on local climatic, geologic, topographic, or public safety factors;

WHEREAS, the long-term availability, reliability, and resiliency of water supplies is a critical need of the [Local
Government] and water efficiency is essential to meeting this need;

WHEREAS, the “Local Amendments to Plumbing Code” shown in the redline in Attachment A are more
stringent than the Georgia Plumbing Code on water efficacy because the amendments require even more efficient
uses of water and provide clarifications on existing allowable practices;

WHEREAS, based on its local climatic, geologic, topographic factors included in the regional water resources
plan prepared by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (“Metro Water District”), of which the
[Local Government] is a part, water conservation is especially important to [Local Government] and the Metro Water
District;

WHEREAS, the [Local Government] has become aware that more water efficient technologies have become
widely available at comparable prices and performance to the water efficient technologies currently required as the
minimum in the Georgia Plumbing Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The governing body of the [Local Government] finds that, based on local climatic, geographic, topographic,
and public safety factors included in the Metro Water District’s plans, it is justified in adopting local water efficiency
requirements more stringent that the Georgia Plumbing Code;

2. The [Local Government] is considering codifying these water efficiency requirements in local code as an
amendment to Georgia Plumbing Code in the form of the Local Amendments to Plumbing Code shown in the redline
in Attachment A; and

3. The [Local Government] is directing its staff to submit this resolution and the Local Amendments to
Plumbing Code to DCA for review and comment within 60 days as required by O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25(c)(1).

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Attachment A
LOCAL AMENDMENT TO PLUMBING CODE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY

[Insert the local amendment to plumbing code redline]

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Model Adoption Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. [ ] of [Local Government]
ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENT TO PLUMBING CODE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY

WHEREAS, the current minimum water efficiency requirements for buildings in the [Local Government’s]
jurisdiction is the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code (“Georgia Plumbing Code”) as approved and
adopted by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”) from time to time;

WHEREAS, the [Local Government], like all local governments in the State of Georgia, is authorized under
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25(c) to adopt local requirements that are more stringent than the Georgia Plumbing Code based on
local climatic, geologic, topographic, or public safety factors;

WHEREAS, the [Local Government] has followed the required procedures in O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25(c) for local
adoption of the Local Amendments to Plumbing Code for water efficiency, and DCA has [recommended that / made
no recommendation as to whether / has failed to respond as to whether] they be adopted. [NOTE - Please note
that if the DCA Codes Section recommends that the Water Efficiency Plumbing Code Amendments should not be
adopted, District staff will work with the local government on a resolution that addresses the concerns expressed
by the DCA Codes Section and sets forth the basis for the local government voting to proceed as allowed pursuant
to O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25(c)(3).]

WHEREAS, the long-term availability, reliability, and resiliency of water supplies is a critical need of the [Local
Government] and water efficiency is essential to meeting this need;

WHERAS, the [Local Government] is adopting the Local Amendments to Plumbing Code to meet this critical
need and to comply the requirements of Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District’s 2022 Water
Resources Plan in the WSWC-8 Action Item on Metro Water District – Water Efficiency Code Requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The governing body of the [Local Government] finds that, based on local climatic, geographic, topographic,
and public safety factors, it is justified in adopting the water efficiency requirements in the Local Amendments to
Plumbing Code that are more stringent that the Georgia Plumbing Code;

2. The [Local Government] has followed the required procedures in O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25(c).

3. The [Local Government] hereby adopts the Local Amendments to Plumbing Code, which will take effect on
January 1, 2024.

STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

RESOLUTION NO.: ______________

RESOLUTION FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MODEL FINDINGS
RESOLUTION ON PROPOSED LOCAL AMENDMENT TO PLUMBING
CODE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS AS MANDATED
BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF STOCKBRIDGE

WHEREAS, the City of Stockbridge currently adheres to the Georgia State Minimum
Standard Plumbing Code (“Georgia Plumbing Code”), as periodically approved and adopted by
the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”);

WHEREAS, under O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25(c), the City of Stockbridge is authorized to adopt
local requirements exceeding the Georgia Plumbing Code to address unique local climatic,
geologic, topographic, or public safety factors;

WHEREAS, the City of Stockbridge recognizes the critical importance of long-term
water availability, reliability, and resiliency, and acknowledges that water efficiency is essential
for these goals;

WHEREAS, the proposed “Local Amendments to Plumbing Code” (Attachment A) are
more stringent than the Georgia Plumbing Code in terms of water efficiency, offering enhanced
water usage efficiency and clarifications on existing practices;

WHEREAS, the regional water resources plan by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water
Planning District (“Metro Water District”), which includes the City of Stockbridge, underscores
the significance of water conservation due to local climatic, geologic, and topographic factors;

WHEREAS, advancements in technology have led to the availability of more water-
efficient technologies at comparable prices and performance levels to those mandated by the
current Georgia Plumbing Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Local Amendments Adoption: The City of Stockbridge shall adopt local
water efficiency requirements exceeding those in the Georgia Plumbing Code, as
detailed in the Local Amendments to Plumbing Code (Attachment A).

Section 2. Submission to DCA: The resolution and the Local Amendments to
Plumbing Code will be submitted to the DCA for review and comment within 60
days, as required by O.C.G.A. § 8-2-25(c)(1).
Section 3. Public Consultation: There will be public consultation to ensure
community understanding and support for these amendments.

Section 4. Formal Adoption and Implementation: Following DCA approval, the City
of Stockbridge will formally adopt and implement the amendments.

Section 5. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances: Any and all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed.

Section 6. Severability: If any part of this resolution is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of
this resolution.

Section 7. Attorney Authorization: The City Attorney is authorized to make
necessary amendments or corrections to this resolution to ensure its alignment with
the intent of the City Council and compliance with applicable laws.

SO RESOLVED this _____ day of __________________ 2024.

ANTHONY S. FORD, Mayor

ATTEST

___________________________________ (SEAL)
VANESSA HOLIDAY, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

QUINTON G. WASHINGTON, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT A
LOCAL AMENDMENT TO PLUMBING CODE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY

Metro Water District – Water Efficiency Code Requirements
Local Amendment to Plumbing Code

[NOTE: The redlines in this local amendment show the changes included in the Metro Water
District – Water Efficiency Code Requirements compared to the current Georgia State
Minimum Standard Plumbing Code. To adopt this local ordinance, the tracked changes should
all be accepted.]

Amendment to local code of ordinances [Chapter X, Article Y, Section Z-Z]. Effective January
1, 2024, the Georgia State Minimum Standard Plumbing Code has been amended by the City of
Stockbridge as follows:
Chapter 2, Section 202 General Definitions. Add in alphabetical order and revise, as applicable,
the following definitions:

KITCHEN FAUCET OR KITCHEN FAUCET REPLACEMENT AERATOR. A
kitchen faucet or kitchen faucet replacement aerator that allows a flow of no more than 1.8
gallons of water per minute at a pressure of 60 pounds per square inch and conforms to the
applicable requirements in ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1.

LAVATORY FAUCET OR LAVATORY FAUCET REPLACEMENT AERATOR.
A lavatory faucet or lavatory faucet replacement aerator that allows a flow of no more than
1.2 gallons per minute at a pressure of 60 pounds per square inch and is listed to the
WaterSense High Efficiency Lavatory Faucet Specification.

LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION.
Flow sensor. An inline device in a landscape irrigation system that produces a
repeatable signal proportional to flow rate.

Lawn or Landscape Irrigation system. An assembly of component parts that is
permanently installed for the controlled distribution of water to irrigate landscapes
such as ground cover, trees, shrubs, and other plants. Lawn and Landscape
Irrigation System refer to the same system.

Master shut-off valve. An automatic valve such as a gate valve, ball valve, or
butterfly valve) installed as part of the landscape irrigation system capable of being
automatically closed by the WaterSense controller. When this valve is closed water
will not be supplied to the landscape irrigation system.
Pressure regulating device. A device designed to maintain pressure within the
landscape irrigation system at the manufacturer’s recommended operating pressure
and that protects against sudden spikes or drops from the water source.

Rain sensor shut-off. An electric device that detects and measures rainfall amounts
and overrides the cycle of a landscape irrigation system so as to turn off such system
when a predetermined amount of rain has fallen.

WaterSense irrigation controller. Is a weather-based or soil moisture-based
irrigation controller labeled under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
WaterSense program, which includes standalone controllers, add-on devices, and
plug-in devices that use current weather data as a basis for scheduling irrigation.

WaterSense spray sprinkler bodies. A sprinkler body with integral pressure
regulation, generating optimal water spray and coverage labeled under the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program.

SHOWER HEAD. A shower head that allows a flow of no more than the average of 2.0
gallons of water per minute at 80 pounds per square inch of pressure, is listed in the
WaterSense Specification for Showerheads, and meets the US Department Definition of
Energy definition of showerhead.

Chapter 6, Section 604.4 Maximum Flow and Water Consumption. Revise Section 604.4 to
read as follows:

Consistent with the general approach taken in Georgia, these Maximum Flow and Water
Consumption requirements and related definitions in Section 604.4 of the plumbing code shall
apply to all plumbing systems, including those in one- and two-family dwellings. The maximum
water consumption flow rates and quantities for all plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings shall be
in accordance with Table 604.4.

Exceptions:
1. Blowout design water closets having a water consumption not greater than 31/2 gallons
(13 L) per flushing cycle.
2. Vegetable sprays.
3. Clinical sinks having a water consumption not greater than 41/2 gallons (17 L) per
flushing cycle.
4. Laundry tray sinks and service sinks.
5. Emergency showers and eye wash stations.
TABLE 604.4
MAXIMUM FLOW RATES AND CONSUMPTION FOR
PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
PLUMBING FIXTURE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE
OR FIXTURE FITTING OR QUANTITYb
Lavatory faucet and WaterSense Labeled &
replacement aerators, private 1.2 gpm at 60 psif
Lavatory faucet, public 0.25 gallon per metering
(metering) cycle
Lavatory, public
0.5 gpm at 60 psi
(other than metering)
WaterSense Labeled &
Showerheada
2.0 gpm at 80 psif
Kitchen faucet and
1.8 gpm at 60 psif, g
replacement aerators
Urinal 0.5 gallon per flushing cyclef

1.28 gallons per flushing
Water closet
cyclec, d, e, f

For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m,
1 pound per square inch = 6.895 kPa.

a. A hand-held shower spray is a shower head. As point of clarification, multiple shower
heads may be installed in a single shower enclosure so long as each shower head
individually meets the maximum flow rate, the WaterSense requirements, and the US
Department of Energy definition of showerhead. However, multiple shower heads are not
recommended for water efficiency purposes.

b. Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced standards.

c. For flushometer valves and flushometer tanks, the average flush volume shall not exceed
1.28 gallons.
d. For single flush water closets, including gravity, pressure assisted and electro-hydraulic
tank types, the average flush volume shall not exceed 1.28 gallons.

e. For dual flush water closets, the average flush volume of two reduced flushes and one
full flush shall not exceed 1.28 gallons.

f. See 2014 GA Amendment to Section 301.1.2 'Waiver from requirements of high
efficiency plumbing fixtures’.

g. Kitchen faucets are permitted to temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate,
but not to exceed 2.2 gpm (8.3 L/m) at 60 psi (414 kPa) and must revert to a maximum
flow rate of 1.8 gpm (6.8 L/m) at 60 psi (414 kPa) upon valve closure.

604.4.1 Clothes Washers. Residential clothes washers shall be in accordance with the
Energy Star program requirements.

604.4.2 Cooling Tower Water Efficiency.

604.4.2.1 Once-Through Cooling. Once-through cooling using potable water is
prohibited.

604.4.2.2 Cooling Towers and Evaporative Coolers. Cooling towers and
evaporative coolers shall be equipped with makeup water and blow down meters,
conductivity controllers and overflow alarms. Cooling towers shall be equipped
with efficiency drift eliminators that achieve drift reduction to 0.002 percent of the
circulated water volume for counterflow towers and 0.005 percent for crossflow
towers.

604.4.2.3 Cooling Tower Makeup Water. Water used for air conditioning,
cooling towers shall not be discharged where the hardness of the basin water is less
than 1500 mg/L. Exception: Where any of the following conditions of the basin
water are present: total suspended solids exceed 25 ppm, CaCO3 exceeds 600 ppm,
chlorides exceed 250 ppm, sulfates exceed 250 ppm, or silica exceeds 150 ppm.

604.4.3 Landscape Irrigation System Efficiency Requirements. The requirements in Section
604.4.3 apply to all new landscape irrigation systems connected to the public water system
except those (a) used for agricultural operations as defined in the Official Code of Georgia
Section 1-3-3, (b) used for golf courses, and (c) dependent upon a nonpublic water source.
Nothing in this Code or this Section 604.4.3 is intended to require that landscape irrigation
systems must be installed at all premises. The landscape irrigation efficiency requirements in this
Section 604.4.3 apply only when someone voluntarily chooses, or is otherwise required by some
requirement beyond this Code, to install a landscape irrigation system on premises.

604.4.3.1 Avoiding Water Waste Through Design. All new landscape irrigation
systems shall adhere to the following design standards:
1. Pop-up type sprinkler heads shall pop-up to a height above vegetation level
of not less than four (4) inches above the soil level when emitting water.
2. Pop-up spray heads or rotary sprinkler heads must direct flow away from
any adjacent surfaces and must not be installed closer than four inches from
impervious surfaces.
3. Areas less than ten (10) feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with
subsurface irrigation or by other means that produces no overspray or runoff.
4. Narrow or irregular shaped landscaped areas, less than four (4) feet in any
direction across opposing boundaries shall not be irrigated by any irrigation
emission device except sub-surface or low flow emitters with flow rates not to
exceed 6.3 gallons per hour.
604.4.3.2 Landscape Irrigation System Required Components. All new
landscape irrigation systems shall include the following components:
1. A rain sensor shut-off installed in an area that is unobstructed by trees, roof
over hangs, or anything else that might block rain from triggering the rain
sensor shutoff.
2. A master shut-off valve for each controller installed as close as possible to
the point of connection of the water but downstream of the backflow prevention
assembly.
3. Pressure-regulating devices such as valve pressure regulators, sprinkler head
pressure regulators, inline pressure regulators, WaterSense spray sprinkler
bodies, or other devices shall be installed as needed to achieve the
manufacturer’s recommended pressure range at the emission devices for
optimal performance.
4. Except for landscape irrigation systems serving a single-family home, all
other systems must also include:
(a) a WaterSense irrigation controller; and
(b) at least one flow sensor, which must be installed at or near the supply
point of the landscape irrigation system and shall interface with the control
system, that when connected to the WaterSense controller will detect and
report high flow conditions to such controller and automatically shut master
valves. The flow sensor serves to aid in detecting leaks or abnormal flow
conditions by suspending irrigation. High flow conditions should be
consistent with manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications.

Chapter 13 NONPOTABLE WATER SYSTEMS, Section 1304 Reclaimed Water Systems.
Revise Section 1304.3.2 to read as follows:

1304.3.2 Connections to water supply. Reclaimed water provided from a reclaimed
wastewater treatment system permitted by the Environmental Protection Division may be
used to supply water closets, urinals, trap primers for floor drains and floor sinks, water
features and other uses approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, in motels, hotels,
apartment and condominium buildings, and commercial, industrial, and institutional
buildings, where the individual guest or occupant does not have access to plumbing.
Also, other systems that may use a lesser quality of water than potable water such as
water chillers, carwashes or an industrial process may be supplied with reclaimed water
provided from a reclaimed wastewater treatment facility permitted by the Environmental
Protection Division. The use of reclaimed water sourced from any new private reclaimed
wastewater treatment system for outdoor irrigation shall be limited to golf courses and
agriculture operations as defined in the Official Code of Georgia Section 1-3-3, and such
reclaimed water shall not be approved for use for irrigating any other outdoor landscape
such as ground cover, tree, shrubs, or other plants. These limitations do not apply to
reclaimed water sourced from existing private reclaimed water systems or from existing
or new, governmentally-owned reclaimed wastewater treatment systems.

Appendix E, Section E101.1.2. Revise Section E.101.1.2 to read as follows:

Because of the variable conditions encountered in hydraulic design, it is impractical to
specify definite and detailed rules for sizing of the water piping system. Accordingly, other
sizing or design methods conforming to good engineering practice standards are acceptable
alternatives to those presented herein. Without limiting the foregoing, such acceptable
design methods may include for multi-family buildings the Peak Water Demand Calculator
from the IAPMO/ANSI 2020 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard for the Built
Environment, which accounts for the demands of water-conserving plumbing fixtures,
fixture fittings, and appliances. If future versions of the Peak Water Demand Calculator
including other building types, such as commercial, such updated version shall be an
acceptable design method.
City of Stockbridge
MEETING DATE

January 30, 2024
II AGENDA ITEM
FUNDING SOURCE
EJ RESOLUTION □ GENERAL FUND
□ ORDINANCE □ FUND BALANCE
□ CONTRACT APPROVAL/RENEWAL � SPLOST orTSPLOST
□ PUBLIC HEARING □ ARPA
□ PRESENTATION □ GRANT
□ BID SELECTION/AWARD □ HOTEL/MOTEL TOURISM
□ TASK ORDER □ COUNCIL INITIATIVE
□ CHANGE ORDER □ PARTNER/SPONSOR
□ BUDGET AMENDMENT 00 DEPARTMENT BUDGET
□ BUDGET TRANSFER □ BONDING
□ PAYMENT APPROVAL ACCOUNT TRANSFER FROM:
□ OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFER TO:

PRESENTER:
Decius T. Aaron
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 2020-0026, ANNUAL ON-CALL WATER AND SEWER
EMERGENCY, OPERATIONAL REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSTRUCTION

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Public Works Department is requesting approval to renew the competitive solicited Contract pursuant to Request For Proposal (RFP)
Number 2020-0026- Annual On-Call Water And Sewer Emergency, Operational Repair, Maintenance, and Construction with Site Engineering,
Inc

The Contract was approved by Council April 12. 2021. The Agreement Is for one ( 1) year, with the option to renew for four (4) one ( 1) year
periods, with such options in the City·s sole discretion

APPROVALS: CITY MANAGER f
� ___./ [-1 FINANCIAL IMPACT □ N/A
CITY TREASURER / AMOUNT$

CITY ATTORNEY $400,000.00
GRANTS ADMIN. AT TACHMENTS: [i]
STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

ORDINANCE NO. ____________

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA, ARTICLE IV - ADMINISTRATIVE
AFFAIRS, SECTION 4.10 - DEPARTMENT HEADS, TO GRANT HIRING
AUTHORITY TO APPOINTED AND NON-APPOINTED DEPARTMENT
HEADS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are the governing body of the City of Stockbridge,
Georgia (hereinafter referred to as “City”); and

WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for efficient and effective
administration of the City’s departments and services; and

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to delegate hiring authority to both appointed and
non-appointed administrative officers of the City, thereby empowering them to effectively
manage their respective departments; and

WHEREAS, such delegation of authority is intended to streamline the hiring process,
enhance departmental efficiency, and ensure a high standard of public service; and

WHEREAS, the City Council understands that with such delegation comes the
responsibility of the administrative officers to adhere to the City's policies, ethical standards, and
legal requirements in their hiring practices;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND RESOLVED, by a majority vote of the
Mayor and Council of the City of Stockbridge, that the Municipal Code, Article IV -
Administrative Affairs, Section 4.10 - Department Heads, is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 1: Delegation of Authority: Appointed and non-appointed administrative officers of
the City are hereby granted the authority to hire, suspend, remove, and terminate subordinates
serving under their authority, subject to compliance with the City’s policies, procedures, and
legal requirements.

SECTION 2: Oversight and Accountability: Such hiring authority shall be exercised
responsibly, with due regard for merit, qualifications, and the City's commitment to
nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment.
SECTION 3: Guidelines and Limitations: The City Council shall establish guidelines and
limitations on this delegated authority to ensure it is exercised in the best interests of the City and
its citizens.

SECTION 4: Reporting Requirements: Administrative officers shall report their hiring and
employment decisions to the City Council at regular intervals for oversight and transparency.

SECTION 5: City Attorney's Authority: In accordance with the City Charter and with the
express consent of the City Council, the City Attorney is authorized to revise, edit, and amend all
contracts, ordinances, agreements, and documents, ensuring alignment with the City Council's
intent and compliance with the City's laws and ordinances. Any amendment, edit, or revision
made by the City Attorney shall be immediately incorporated into the document and shall be
deemed as part of the original document from its inception.

SECTION 6: Repeal Clause: Any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 7: Severability Clause: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent
provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

SECTION 8: Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and
approval.

SO ORDAINED this the ____ day of ____________, 2024.

Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Quinton G. Washington, City Attorney
City of Stockbridge City of Stockbridge
City of Stockbridge
MEETING DATE
AGENDA ITEM
January 9, 2024 FUNDING SOURCE
RESOLUTION GENERAL FUND
ORDINANCE FUND BALANCE
CONTRACT APPROVAL/RENEWAL SPLOST or TSPLOST
PUBLIC HEARING ARPA
PRESENTATION GRANT
BID SELECTION/AWARD HOTEL/MOTEL TOURISM
TASK ORDER COUNCIL INITIATIVE
CHANGE ORDER PARTNER/SPONSOR
BUDGET AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TRANSFER BONDING
PAYMENT APPROVAL ACCOUNT TRANSFER FROM:
OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFER TO:

PRESENTER: Community Development Staff
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Ordinance No. XX – Text amendments to Title 12 for the purposes of reconciling City ordinances
with State mandated procedural updates (HB 1405, HB 916, and SB 213) and other revisions.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The power to zone and make land use decisions (rezonings, use permits, variances, etc) is enumerated by the state to local and
County governments, while the minimum standards for exercising those powers are outlined in what is referred to as the Zoning
Procedures Law. The Zoning Procedures Law was amended by the state legislature in July 2022. Those changes involve
minimum requirements for notice and hearing procedures for what are defined as quasi-judicial and zoning decisions. The
changes require amendments to local ordinances to be in compliance with state law. Staff presented the redline changes to the
Planning Commission on December 21, 2023. The Planning Commission recommended unanimously that the text amendments
be adopted.

APPROVALS: CITY MANAGER___________________________ FINANCIAL IMPACT N/A
CITY TREASURER____________________________________ AMOUNT $
CITY ATTORNEY____________________________________
GRANTS ADMIN.___________________________________ ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM/PROJECT/EVENT:
Presentation of text amendments proposed for Title 12: Unified Development Code.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approved the text amendments as proposed.

Staff Signature______________________________

TO: Mayor & City Council

FROM: R. Ryan Anderson, Interim Community Development Director; Chief
Planner

DATE: January 9, 2024

SUBJECT: Ordinance No. XX – Text amendments to Title 12 for the purposes of
reconciling City ordinances with State mandated procedural updates (HB
1405, HB 916, and SB 213) and other revisions.

I. PURPOSE

Staff is presenting Zoning Ordinance redlines to bring the City’s zoning procedures into
compliance with new regulations promulgated by the State in the 2021-2022 Regular
Session of the General Assembly, effective July 1, 2023, as well as additional updates
required in the most recent session, revisions to the use table, and the addition of a
waiver process.

II. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION

The power to zone and make land use decisions (rezonings, use permits, variances,
etc.) is enumerated by the State to local and County governments, while the minimum
standards for exercising those powers are outlined in what is referred to as the Zoning
Procedures Law. The Zoning Procedures Law was amended by the state legislature in
July 2022 and again in July 2023. Those changes involve minimum requirements for
notice and hearing procedures for what are defined as quasi-judicial and zoning
decisions. The changes require amendments to local ordinances to be in compliance
with state law.

Per the Georgia General Assembly, the revisions to the Zoning Procedures Law, HB
1405, are as follows:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,
relating to local governments, so as to revise “The Zoning Procedures Law”; to revise
provisions related to judicial review of zoning decisions; to revise definitions; to provide
requirements for zoning decisions by boards or agencies using delegated powers; to
require review procedures for decisions made by boards or agencies using delegated
powers; to provide for judicial review of zoning decisions; to require certain designations
relating to appeals of quasi-judicial decisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal
conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1405 specifically lays out additional public hearing and notice requirements for city-
initiated rezonings allowing multi-family residential in single-family residential districts.
The new Zoning Procedures Law dictates that decisions are to be adopted at two (2)
regular meetings a minimum of twenty-one (21) days apart, two (2) additional public
hearings are required prior to the two-read adoption. These public hearings shall be held
between three to nine (3-9) months prior to the date of adoption and at least one hearing
shall be held outside of regular business hours (between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.).

Additionally, HB 1405 has updated public notice requirements for quasi-judicial
proceedings. Notice is to be posted on each affected ‘premises’ and if there are more
than 500 parcels, posting is only required every 500 feet. Newspaper ads shall be a
minimum of 15 days, but no more than 45 days prior to a public hearing and shall
include a full description of intent of change. Furthermore, ads shall be 9 column inches,
not located in the classified section, and state that a copy of the proposed ordinance is
on file and can be provided upon request.

Separately, the Georgia Assembly has revised the appeals process, as follows:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotate,
relating to appeal and error, so as to provide for a unified procedure for appealing
decisions of a lower judicatory to a superior or state court; to repeal and reserve Chapter
4 of said title, relating to certiorari to superior court; to amend various titles of the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to provide for conforming changes; to correct cross-
references and remove obsolete or improper references; to provide for related matters;
to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.

HB 916 lays out a new process for appealing zoning decisions. Rather than requiring a
“writ of certiorari,” appeals of quasi-judicial decisions can be made as “petition for
review.”

In response to these state-level updates, staff has updated the Zoning Ordinance for all
impacted provisions as introduced at the Council meeting on November 13. On
December 21, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed the text amendments and voted
to recommend the changes unanimously.

III. REVIEW AUTHORITY

In accordance with Section 9.2.8(F), “The mayor and city council shall consider the
proposed amendment at a public hearing conducted as set forth in Section 6.4.1.” The
mayor and city council may approve, approve with modifications, or deny the proposed
amendment.
STATE OF GEORGIA
HENRY COUNTY
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE

ORDINANCE NO. ___________________

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECONCILING CITY
ORDINANCES WITH STATE MANDATED PROCEDURAL UPDATES
(HB 1405, HB 916, and SB 213) AND OTHER POLICY REVISIONS.

WHEREAS, pursuant to its Charter and other laws of the State of Georgia, the City of
Stockbridge, Georgia (the “City”), has the power to adopt reasonable ordinances, resolutions and
regulations for the protection and preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of its
citizens; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update and amend the Stockbridge Zoning
Ordinance, codified at Title 12 (Unified Development Code) of The Code of the City of
Stockbridge, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9.2.8 of the Unified Development Code, the Mayor and
City Council may amend the Unified Development Code on its own motion; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with state law and pursuant to Section 9.3 of the Unified
Development Code, City Council conducted an appropriately noticed public hearing regarding this
zoning decision.

THEREFORE, IT IS NOW ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Amendment of the Unified Development Code. The City Council hereby
amends the Unified Development Code of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia as set out in Exhibit
A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2. Public Record. This document shall be maintained as a public record by
the City Clerk and shall be accessible to the public during all normal business hours of the City of
Stockbridge.

SECTION 3. Public Hearing. Pursuant to the requirements of the Zoning Procedures
Act and the City Zoning Ordinance, a properly advertised public hearing was held not less than 15
nor more than 45 days from the date of publication of notice, and which public hearing was held
on the 9th day of January, 2024.

SECTION 4. Severability. To the extent any portion of this Ordinance is declared to
be invalid, unenforceable, or non-binding, that shall not affect the remaining portions of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 5. Repeal of Conflicting Provisions. All City Ordinances inconsistent with
this Ordinances shall be repealed.

SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
its adoption by the City Council of the City of Stockbridge as provided in the City Charter.

SO ORDAINED this ___ day of ___________, 2024.

ANTHONY S. FORD, Mayor

ATTEST:

___________________________________ (SEAL)
VANESSA HOLIDAY, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

QUINTON G. WASHINGTON, City Attorney
Stockbridge, Georgia, Code of Ordinances
Title 12 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE

Title 12
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE1

Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.12 Transition rules.
A. Any application for a building permit or land disturbance permit that has been filed with the community
development department, and is full and complete, prior to the effective date of this unified development
code, shall be regulated by the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance that was in place at the time of
filing. However, all administrative procedures and penalties shall follow those which are set forth by this
unified development code.
B. Any application for a zoning map amendment (a rezoning) that was filed with the community development
department and is full and complete prior to the effective date of this unified development code, shall
continue through the process to completion pursuant to the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance
that was in place at the time of filing. However, if the proposed use would no longer be permitted in the
proposed zoning district, or if the proposed zoning district no longer exists in this Code, the director shall
amend the application such that the request for rezoning would accomplish the same end goal for the
applicant.
C. Any application which is before the mayor and city council or the planning commission (i.e. a rezoning, a
zoning modification, a conditional usespecial use, a development standards variance, or a land use
amendment) that has been filed with the community development department, and is full and complete
prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, shall continue the process
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance that was in place at the time of filing, provided
that if such application is no longer required by the terms of this Code, the application will be dismissed.

2.4 Zoning districts—Uses and development standards.
The following sections present those development standards that must be met in the respective zoning
districts that are established in this unified development code.
RR—Rural Residential District

1Editor's note(s)—Printed herein is the unified development code of the city, Ordinance No. 22-496, as adopted by

the city council on March 14, 2022. Amendments to the ordinance are indicated by parenthetical history
notes following amended provisions. The absence of a history note indicates that the provision remains
unchanged from the original ordinance. Obvious misspellings and punctuation errors have been corrected
without notation. For stylistic purposes, headings and catchlines have been made uniform and the same
system of capitalization, citation to State statutes, and expression of numbers in text as appears in the
municipal code has been used. Additions made for clarity are indicated by brackets.

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2.4.1 RR—Rural Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Rural Residential District is to preserve the mixed agricultural and residential
character of land which presently serves as a transition between rural land and land which may become
urban in character.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.

Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Conditional Uses Cont.

Residential Residential Public/Institutional

• Single-family residences • Boarding house/group • Adult and child day care
• Boarding house/group home/personal care home having 3 or • Pre-K and private school K-12
home/personal care home having 2 or more residents
less residents Commercial
• Manufactured home Agricultural
• Senior adult housing • Golf course or driving range
• Keeping or raising of livestock • Commercial greenhouses or
Agricultural • Livestock processing and feedlots plant nurseries
• Roadside produce stands • Bed and breakfast facility (not in
• Riding academies and stables on a subdivision)
tracts of not less than 3 acres Public/Institutional
Accessory Uses
Public/Institutional • Funeral home, mortuaries, and
• Cemeteries crematoriums Residential
• Municipal, county, State or • Animal care facilities (kennels,
Federal buildings animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, • Accessory dwelling unit, such as
• Public school K-12 and stables) provided that all garage apartment, basement
• Parks and playgrounds structures, pens, and runs be in the quarters, mother-in-law suite, or
• Athletic fields rear yard only, with a minimum other type as determined by the
• Emergency response and public setback of 75 feet from all property director
safety facilities lines • Home occupation, excluding
• Private clubs and lodges family day cares
Communications/Utilities • Mass assembly centers and • Short-term rental
grounds (Section 3.2.24)
• Wireless Telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower

CB. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 1 acre on public water/sewer • 75 feet • 30 percent
and/or septic
• 1.25 acres on private well and Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Living Area:
septic • 20 feet • 1,000 square feet on lot having
• 3 acres for agricultural use 1.25-acre lot or larger
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: • 1,200 square feet on lot smaller
Minimum Lot Width: • 40 feet than 1.25 acres
• 150 feet

Maximum Lot Depth:
• None

Minimum Lot Frontage:
• 100 percent of the lot width

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SR—Suburban Residential District

2.4.2 SR—Suburban Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Suburban Residential District is to provide for single-family dwellings of a
low to moderate density character on individual lots.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses

Residential Residential Residential
• Boarding house/group
• Single-family residences home/personal care home having two • Accessory dwelling unit, such as
(2) or fewer residents garage apartment, basement
Public/Institutional • Senior housing for ages fifty-five quarters, mother-in-law suite, or
and over (55+), excluding medical other type as determined by the
• Cemeteries services director
• Golf course or driving range • Home occupation, excluding
• Municipal, county, State or Public/Institutional family day cares
Federal buildings
• Public school K-12 • Adult and child day care centers
• Parks and playgrounds • Mass assembly centers and
grounds (Section 3.2.24.)
Communications/Utilities

• Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower

CB. District Standards.

LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

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Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 12,000 • 50 feet • 30 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Living Area:
• 75 feet • 10 feet • 1,500 square feet

Maximum Lot Depth: Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• None • 40 feet

Minimum Lot Frontage:
• 100 percent of the lot width

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CCR—City Center Residential District

2.4.3 CCR—City Center Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the City Center Residential District is to provide a diversity of residential housing
types on smaller lots where public sewer systems are present, when they are a part of a planned
development project.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses

Residential Residential Residential

• Single-family residences • Boarding house/group • Accessory dwelling unit, such as
• Townhomes home/personal care home having 2 or garage apartment, basement
• Duplex less residents quarters, mother-in-law suite, or
• Triplex other type as determined by the
• Quadraplex director
• Home occupation, excluding
Public/Institutional family day cares
• Short-term rental
• Municipal, county, State, or
Federal buildings
• Public school K-12
• Parks and playgrounds

Communications/Utilities

• Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower

CB. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 6,000 square feet • 25 feet • 50 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Living Area:
• 50 feet • 10 feet • 850 square feet per unit

Maximum Lot Depth: Minimum Distance Between
• None Buildings:
• 20 feet
Minimum Lot Frontage:
• 70 percent of the lot width Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 30 feet

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MFR—Multiple Family Residential District

2.4.4 MFR—Multiple Family Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Multiple Family Residential District is to allow the development of multiple
family residences served by public water and sewer systems. The provisions that regulate this land use
district provides for the development of residential neighborhoods in a high-density urban development
environment with access provided on streets that are classified as collector streets of higher.
The city should promote an average density of fourteen (14) dwelling units per acre or higher.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses

Residential Residential Residential

• Triplex N/A • Home occupation, except for
• Quadraplex home day cares
• Apartments Public/Institutional
• Townhouses
• Condominiums • Adult and child day care centers
• Private school K-12
• Senior housing, excluding a • Nursing homes, assisted living,
medical component due to State and hospice care facilities
licensing restrictions

Public/Institutional

• Municipal, county, State or
Federal buildings
• Public school K-12
• Parks and playgrounds

Communications/Utilities

• Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower

CB. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area for Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
Development: • 50 feet • 50 percent
• 2 acres
Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Open Space:
Minimum Lot Width: • 15 feet
• 100 feet • 15 percent
Minimum Distance Between
Maximum Lot Depth: Buildings: Minimum Living Area:
• None • 20 feet • Studio—800 square feet
• 1 bedroom—650 square feet
Minimum Lot Frontage: Minimum Rear Yard Setback: • 2 bedroom—950 square feet
• 100 percent of the lot width • 20 feet • 3 bedroom—1,150 square feet

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MHR—Mobile Home Residential District

2.4.5 MHR—Mobile Home Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Mobile home Residential District is to accommodate mobile home
developments as an attractive and attainable housing options. Mobile home parks shall be designed in
accordance with O.C.G.A §§ 8-2-160 through 168, the State Board of Health requirements, and the
requirements of this Code.
It is intended that such mobile home developments shall be so located, designed, and improved as to
provide a desirable residential environment, protection from potentially adverse neighboring influences, and
access for vehicular traffic without traversing local streets in adjoining residential neighborhoods. Mobile home
developments, including mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions, shall be located on a thoroughfare
having the minimum classification of an arterial roadway.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses

Residential Public/Institutional Residential

• Manufactured home • Pre-K and day care centers, • Home occupation, except for
• Mobile home provided that they are not located pre-K and day care centers.
inside of a home, but rather in a • One (1) office/maintenance
Public/Institutional freestanding building. building incidental to use by residents
of a mobile home park.
• Municipal, County, State, or • Commercial and service
Federal buildings establishments intended to serve only
• Public School K-12 persons within the mobile home park
when located within mobile home
parks and occupying not more than
three percent (3%) of the total land
area of the mobile home park.
• Recreation areas and structures
owned, operated and maintained
exclusively for the use of residents
and guests of residents of the mobile
home park.

CB. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Development Area: Minimum Development Front Yard Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 15 acres for park Setback: • 40 percent
• 60 feet
Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Open Space:
• 125 feet Minimum Side Yard Setback: • 20 percent
• 15 feet
Maximum Lot Depth: Minimum Living Area:
• None Minimum Distance Between • 720 square feet
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet Minimum Number of Units:
• 100 percent of the lot width • 50 per development
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
Minimum Lot Area: • 40 feet
• 5,000 square feet with public
water and sewer
• 18,000 square feet with public
water and septic

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OI—Office Institutional District

2.4.6 OI—Office Institutional District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the OI district is to allow a land use category for offices, banks, and personal
business services which can serve as a transitional area between residential and commercial districts.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses

Commercial Uses • Library or museum • Nursing homes, assisted living,
• Restaurants having no drive thru and hospice care facilities
• Bakeries • Health services clinic, urgent care • Boarding house/group
• Banks and loan associations • Home healthcare service, office home/personal care home having 3 or
• Barber shop and beauty salon, use only more residents
only when located inside of buildings • Hospital or medical facility • Mass assembly centers and
for other uses • Kidney dialysis center grounds (see Sections 3.2.24 and
• Bookstores • Medical or dental laboratories 3.1—Use Table)
• Cafes inside of buildings for • Physical therapy
other uses
• Child and adult day care centers Public/Institutional
• Clothing and apparel store, only
when located inside of buildings for • Colleges, universities, research
other uses and training facilities
• Coin laundry, dry cleaning, and • Municipal, county, State or
pick up stations, only when located Federal buildings
inside of buildings for other uses • Public school K-12
• Dental offices • Private school K-12
• Fueling service stations • Parks and recreation centers
• Florist and gift shops • Professional offices
• Fitness center • Vocational schools
• Museums and art galleries
• Nonprofit fraternal organizations Communications/Utilities
and clubs
• Pharmacy or apothecary • Bus station
• Clinics, cafeterias, employee • Park-and-ride lots
credit unions and recreational • Radio tower
facilities for employees only • Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower
C. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 20,000 square feet • 50 feet • 70 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 100 feet with public water/sewer • 15 feet
• 125 feet with public water and
septic Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Maximum Lot Depth: • 20 feet
• None
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width

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DT—Downtown District

2.4.7 DT—Downtown District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the DT District is to maintain, enhance, and expand the development patterns
and mixed use and open space character of Downtown Mainstreet. It is also to encourage compatible infill
and redevelopment opportunities. Development standards within the district are intended to continue
historic development patterns and promote a predominant land use activity for retail, dining, entertainment,
cultural events, community festivals, and residential options, while still allowing for other uses to locate in
the district.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional UseSpecial uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses

Residential • Grocery store Residential
• Residential units on upper floors • Ice cream and confectionary
• Live/work units stores • Duplex
• Jewelry store • Triplex
Commercial Uses • Music store • Quadraplex
• Apparel and retail stores • Office buildings
• Art galleries • Organizations and clubs Commercial Uses
• Antique shops • Pet supply store (no boarding)
• Bakery and cafe • Pharmacy • Bars, taverns, pubs, and clubs
• Bank and loan associations • Recording studios • Billiards and arcades
• Barber shop and beauty salon, • Professional offices • Mass assembly centers and
subject to the use restrictions for • Restaurants, having no drive- grounds (see Sections 3.2.24 and
regulated businesses through 3.1—Use Table)
• Bookstores • Restaurants, including outdoor
• Breweries and distilleries, when dining Public/Institutional
they are located inside of a restaurant
• Clothing and apparel store • Event space, subject to the
• Day spa and aesthetician Public/Institutional "assembly use" restrictions that were
• Drugstore • Commercial parking garages adopted by city council; and subject
• Florist and gift shops • Municipal, county, State or to the obtaining of a temporary use
• Food trucks and courts Federal buildings permit
• Fitness center and similar group • Parks, recreation, and open
instruction space Communications/Utilities
• Farmer's markets
• General merchandise store • Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower
• Radio tower
• Bus station
• Park-and-ride lot

C.B. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Maximum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• None • 20 feet • 90 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Living Area:
• None • 0 feet • Studio—600 square feet
• 10 feet, with doors and windows • 1 bedroom—800 square feet
Maximum Lot Depth: • 2 bedroom—1,000 square feet
• None Minimum Rear Yard Setback: • 3 bedroom—1,100 square feet
• 10 feet
Minimum Lot Frontage:
• None

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C1—Neighborhood Commercial District

2.4.8 C1—Neighborhood Commercial District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the C-1 District is to provide locations for limited retail and service uses to satisfy
the common and frequent needs of nearby residents of nearby residential neighborhoods. It is the intent of
this district to encourage such uses to be a part of a neighborhood convenience shopping center designed as
a continuous architectural unit and on roads classified as minor arterial.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Permitted Uses Cont.

Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Communications/Utilities
• Apparel stores • Indoor recreation, including • Wireless telecommunications
• Artisans' galleries bowling alleys, theaters, pool rooms • Utility substation
• Antique shops, provided that and electronic machines • Water tower
there is no outdoor display or storage • Jewelry stores • Radio tower
• Bakery, confectionary, and cafe • Medical offices, clinics, and
uses physical therapy facility Conditional Uses
• Bank and loan associations • Museums and art galleries
• Barber shop and beauty salon • Music store Commercial Uses
• Bookstores • Package store • Cemeteries
• Boarding and rooming houses • Pet supply store (no boarding) • Mass assembly centers and
• Bicycle sales and repair • Pharmacy grounds (Section 3.2.24)
• Catering establishments • Physical therapy
• Child and adult day care centers • Professional offices
• Coin laundry, dry cleaning, and • Professional/business schools
pickup stations and colleges or other private schools
• Colleges, universities, and offered for profit
vocational/technical schools • Restaurants and other dining
• Dental offices and clinics establishments with or without a
• Consignment and thrift stores, drive-through configuration
subject to the use restrictions for • Sidewalk sales, provided that a
regulated businesses temporary use permit is obtained
• Florist and gift shops
• Fitness centers Public/Institutional
• Furniture stores • Municipal, county, State or
• Hospitals Federal buildings
• Hotels • Parks and recreation uses
• Public school K-12

CB. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 10,000 square feet • 50 feet • 70 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 60 feet • 10 feet
• 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 20 feet

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C2—General Commercial District

2.4.9 C2—General Commercial District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the C-2 District is to provide locations for a wide variety of retail and service uses
and wholesale establishments to satisfy the common and frequent needs of residents in large sections of the
county and of the traveling public. It is the intent of this district to encourage businesses to be part of
planned commercial convenience centers, neighborhood or community shopping centers, and/or developed
sections along roads with a classification of minor arterial.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses

Commercial Uses • Pet shops Commercial Uses
• Restaurants, including drive-
• Any use permitted in the C1 through establishments • Automobile gasoline sales
District • Retail warehouses/wholesalers • Building and lumber supply
• Ambulance service providing sales of merchandise with establishments, providing that there
• Automobile broker (no vehicle no outdoor storage is not outside storage of materials or
storage) • Sporting field and complexes equipment
• Automobile wash/wax centers • Stationery, office supply, and • Funeral home, mortuaries, and
• Automobile rental and leasing equipment stores crematoriums
facilities • Tattoo shops • Greenhouses and nurseries,
• Automobile service repair • Used appliances stores including landscape service
stations providing minor repair • Vape shops • Mass assembly centers and
• Bowling alley, billiard hall, indoor grounds (see Sections 3.2.24 and
tennis courts, indoor skating rink, or Public/Institutional 3.1—Use Table)
similar forms of indoor commercial • Trade shops, including electrical
recreation • Municipal, county, State or plumbing, heating/cooling, and
• Cigar bars, hookah lounges Federal buildings roofing siding, having no outside
• Commercial parking garages and • Public school K-12 storage
lots • Veterinary clinic
• Commuter transit, such as bus Communications/Utilities
and train
• Dancing schools and other group • Wireless telecommunications
instruction • Utility substation
• Department store • Water tower
• Furniture store • Radio tower
• Health services clinic or hospital
• Pawn shops and second-hand
stores, including apparel, music,
movies, gaming, and books

CB. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 10,000 square feet • 50 feet • 70 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 100 • 10 feet
;ne; • 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 20 feet

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C3—Heavy Commercial District

2.4.10 C3—Heavy Commercial District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the C-3 District is to provide distinct areas for commercial activities which
provide products and services that require locations along major arterial roads, highway intersections, and
freeway interchange areas, due to their generation of heavy traffic or their need to transport and display
heavy bulk materials, and which provide services that would not be appropriately located in areas providing
neighborhood or other commercial retail and service activities. Uses in this district shall be located on roads
having a minimum classification of major arterial.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses

Commercial Uses Commercial Uses
• Recreational vehicle/boat sales
• Any use permitted within the C2 and service • Automobile sales (new and used
District • Trade shops, including electrical dealerships)
• Automobile brokers plumbing, heating/cooling, and • Mass assembly centers and
• Automobile gasoline sales roofing/siding, having no outside grounds (see Sections 3.2.24 and
• Automobile service repair storage 3.1—Use Table)
stations providing major repair • Tattoo shops
• Building and lumber supply • Used appliance stores Accessory Uses
establishments
• Commercial parking garages and Public/Institutional • Gate and security buildings
lots • One (1) dwelling unit may be
• Commuter transit, such as bus • Municipal, county, State or established for security personnel,
and train Federal buildings management personnel, or the facility
• Computer and data processing • Public school K-12 owner for a warehouse/self-storage
services facility
• Department store Communications/Utilities
• Farmers market
• Mini-warehouses and storage • Wireless telecommunications
buildings without outdoor storage • Utility substation
• Office uses are permitted only • Water tower
when they are associated with other • Radio tower
permitted uses
• Retail warehouses/wholesales,
including outside storage

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 10,000 square feet • 70 feet • 70 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 100 • 10 feet
• 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 30 feet

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LI—Light Manufacturing District

2.4.11 LI—Light Manufacturing District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Light Manufacturing District is to provide for light industrial uses, all of which
shall be nuisance-free and not generators of hazardous wastes. It is intended that light manufacturing uses
shall be located on either arterial or major collector streets, or within industrial parks having access to such
thoroughfares.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Permitted Uses Cont.

Industrial and Warehousing • Professional offices and • Radio tower
administration buildings, when they • Wireless telecommunications
• Agricultural implementation and are associated with another • Transit park-and-ride lot
equipment establishments permitted use (excluding office parks) • Utility substation
• Armory and equipment sales • Public utilities such as electric • Water tower
• Automobile service repair substations, storage of materials and
stations providing major repair trucks, repair facilities, offices and Conditional Uses
• Building materials and lumber electric generating plants
supply establishments • Repair, reconditioning, and Commercial Uses
• Business distribution centers manufacturing activities which are
• Business parks nuisance-free and which do not • Bowling alley, billiard hall, indoor
• Clinics, cafeterias, employee generate hazardous wastes archery and firearm range, indoor
credit unions and recreational • Research, experimental, or tennis courts, indoor skating rink, or
facilities for employees only testing laboratories similar forms of indoor commercial
• Commercial parking garages and • Trade shops, including electrical, recreation
lots plumbing, heating/cooling, and • Outdoor amusement parks
• Computer and data processing roofing • Lodges and event facilities
services • Trade/industrial/vocational
• Fabrication shops schools Accessory Uses
• Commercial greenhouses and • Wholesale business, warehouse,
plant nurseries, including landscaping distribution, and similar non • Gate and security buildings
services processing storage and distribution • One (1) dwelling unit may be
• Manufacturing, compounding, uses established for security personnel,
processing or assembling food or management personnel, or the facility
consumer goods Public/Institutional owner for a warehouse/self-storage
• Self-storage facilities facility
• Newspaper and printing plants • Municipal, county, State or • Outdoor storage
• Nonprofit fraternal organizations Federal buildings
and clubs

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 30,000 square feet • 70 feet • 50 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 100 feet • 10 feet
• 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 20 feet

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HI—Heavy Industrial District

2.4.12 HI—Heavy Industrial District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Heavy Manufacturing District is to provide for the broadest range of
industrial operations permitted in the city. It is the district for the location of those industries which have not
reached a technical stage which renders them to be free of all nuisance factors. These uses are to be located
on either an arterial or major collector street, or, when they are located within an industrial park, shall have
access to such thoroughfares.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.

Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses Cont.

Industrial and Warehousing • Recycling centers for • Asphalt and concrete
collection or processing batching plants
• Any use which is • Rock, sand or gravel • Central mixing plants for
permitted in the Light distribution or storage cement, mortar, plaster or
Industrial (LI) District • Sawmills housing materials
• Agriculture crop • Salvage and junkyards • Development of natural
processing and storage (of • Sheet metal products resources, including the
materials produced off-site) • Smelting of copper, removal of minerals (such as
• Asphalt manufacturing iron, zinc, or ore rock quarries) and natural
• Building materials and • Tinsmith/roofing materials, together with
lumber supply operations necessary buildings and
establishments machinery
• Blast furnace, steel Public/Institutional • Sanitary landfills
furnace, blooming, or rolling • Truck, trailer, tractor
mill • Municipal, county, sales and service
• Brick, tile, and terra- State, or Federal buildings • Truck trailer storage lots
cotta manufacturing and trailer drop lots
• Cement, lime, gypsum, Communications/Utilities • Truck stops
or plaster of paris • Truck terminals
manufacturing • Radio tower • Towing, wrecking, and
• Chemical storage or • Transit park-and-ride impound service
manufacturing lots
• Heating and electric • Wireless Accessory Uses
power generating plants and telecommunications
all necessary uses • Utility substation • Gate and security
• Lumber yard for • Water tower buildings
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products Conditional Uses security personnel,
• Machine and machine management personnel, or
tool manufacture Industrial and Warehousing the facility owner for a
• Petroleum or warehouse/self-storage
inflammable liquids, • Airports, heliports, and facility
production, refining, or landing areas • Outdoor storage
storage • Alternative energy
• Poultry killing, plucking, production other than solar
and processing systems
• Railroad spurs and yards • Radio/television
• Railway lines, passenger transmission towers over
depots, intermodal facilities, thirty-five (35) feet high
and rail yards

CB. District Standards.

LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 1 acre • 70 feet • 50 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 150 feet • 10 feet
• 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 40 feet

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PUD—Planned Unit Development

2.4.13 PUD—Planned Unit Development District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Planned Unit Development District is to:
1. Allow the development of balanced neighborhoods containing physical, economic, and social assets
which are difficult to achieve through the traditional separation of use and density zones;
2. Provide an appropriate district for mixed-use developments; and
3. Allow flexibility in design for environmentally challenged properties.
New developments may contain two (2) or more types of uses. Traditional single-family detached
subdivisions are envisioned to be in Suburban Residential Districts instead of PUD Districts, unless an unusual site
design is proposed (such as cluster housing) or the physical characteristics of the property necessitate flexibility in
the site design. Traditional multifamily developments are similarly envisioned to be in a Multiple Family Residential
District rather than in a PUD District.
This is accomplished by allowing the applicant the freedom necessary to protect natural resources, to protect
and improve the social and economic environment; and to protect the investment of both the city and the
community within the development.
In designing a PUD development, special attention should be focused on the arrangement of buildings and
other improvements for the orderly function and aesthetics, the preservation of open space for the use of
residents and workers in the development, the variety of housing types and densities necessary to achieve a
balanced neighborhood, and the provision of a pedestrian environment separate from the vehicular environment.

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B. Permitted Uses and Conditional UseSpecial uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional UseSpecial uses

Residential Public/Office/Institutional • Any proposed use subject to the
approval by the city council
• Single-family residence • Commercial parking garages and
• Duplex lots Accessory Uses
• Triplex • Commuter transit, such as bus
• Quadraplex and train Residential
• Apartments • Municipal, county, State or
• Townhouses Federal buildings • Accessory dwellings
• Condominiums • Parks, recreation, and • Home occupation, except family
• Residential dwellings on upper amphitheaters day care
floors • Short-term rental
• Nursing homes, assisted living, Communications/Utilities
and hospice care facilities Prohibited Uses
• Wireless telecommunications
Retail and Business Uses • Utility substation • Automobile service, major repair
• Water tower • Automobile sales and truck sales
• Any use permitted in the OI, C-1, • Automobile rental and leasing
and C-2 Districts facilities
• Pawn shops

C. District Standards.

LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area for Development: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 3 acres • Determined by approved • Determined by approved
concept plan concept plan
Minimum Lot Width for
Development: Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Open Space:
• Determined by approved • 20 percent
• Determined by approved concept plan
concept plan Maximum Density:
Minimum Distance Between • Determined by approved

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Maximum Lot Depth: Buildings: concept plan
• Determined by approved • Determined by approved
concept plan concept plan Minimum Living Area:
• Determined by approved
Minimum Lot Frontage: Minimum Rear Yard Setback: concept plan
• Determined by approved • Determined by approved
concept plan concept plan

2.5.3 DTV—Downtown Village Overlay District.
A. Description of District. The Downtown Village Overlay District mainly consists of the Historic City of
Stockbridge, and it is delineated on the adopted zoning map.
B. Purpose. The purpose and intent of the Downtown Village Overlay District are:
1. To recognize and affirm the function of the existing traditional downtown as the central focus of
commercial, artisan, and civic activities within the community.
2. To allow the existing downtown to flourish, intensify, and expand wherever it may be appropriate, in a
manner that is consistent with its traditional character.
3. To provide a local retail, service, artisan and civic center for the community.
C. Applicability.
1. These regulations of the Downtown Village Overlay District shall take precedence over the regulations
of all other districts, including the base zoning districts and any other type of overlay district.
2. The boundaries for the overlay are designated on the overlay district map.
3. The requirements of this district are not intended to apply to existing single-family residences. The
requirements for such uses shall be those provided under the appropriate zoning classifications for
such uses, except where single-family or multiple family use(s) are/is located in a building containing
another nonresidential permitted use in this district.
D. Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in the Downtown Village Overlay District:
1. All permitted uses as provided within the Downtown (DT) District.
2. Residential units which are located on upper floors above and/or to the rear of commercial and/or
office uses.
E. Conditional UseSpecial uses. The following are conditional usespecial uses in the Downtown Village overlay
District:

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1. All conditional usespecial uses as provided in the Downtown (DT) District.
2. Bed and breakfast establishments.
3. Multi-family residential buildings.
4. Passenger depots and transit shelters.
5. Single-family residences.
F. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in the Downtown Village Overlay District:
1. Adult entertainment establishments.
2. Boarding and rooming homes.
3. Catering establishments.
4. Child and adult day care centers.
5. Consignment and thrift stores.
6. Family day care homes.
7. Payday loan, title loans, money cash exchanges—ensure each has a definition.
8. Places of worship.
9. Public and private schools and related facilities.
10. Restaurants with drive through facilities and/or windows.
11. Tobacco and vape shops, cigar bars, hookah lounges.
12. Tattoo and piercing studios.
G. Temporary Uses. The following temporary uses are required to seek special event approval from the director
of community development within the Downtown Village Overlay District. The director may impose specific
calendar dates, times, or relevant conditions to the approval.
1. Carnivals, fairs, and other similar activities of a temporary nature.
2. Food trucks and similar temporary vendors.
3. Outdoor recreational and/or educational opportunities.
4. Sidewalk sales.
H. Design Standards. All structures, except single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and quadraplexes, in this
district must meet the minimum structural and architectural design standards that are listed below. These
standards apply to new building construction and renovations, remodels, or expansions of existing buildings.
1. Architectural Features and Details. Exterior facades, including eaves, columns, pilasters, cornices,
windows and window surrounds, canopies, fascia, and roofs shall be proportionate with the building
and compatible with surrounding traditional buildings. The scale of new construction, including the
arrangement of windows, doors, and other openings within the building facade, shall be compatible
with surrounding traditional buildings.
2. Permitted Materials. Exterior surfaces, exclusive of windows and doors, of all buildings shall be faced
on three (3) sides with one hundred percent (100%) brick, and the front side shall be faced with fifty
percent (50%) brick, stone or stucco. The remainder of the front side may include wood, stone,
decorative glass, decorative block, architectural concrete, or precast concrete units, provided that
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three-dimensional character. Vinyl, metal, or cement fiber board siding may be used in the eves, soffits
and gables of a building.
3. Colors. The colors that are to be used for exterior surfaces, including roofs, shall be harmonious with
surrounding development and shall visually reflect the traditional concept of the Old Downtown.
Incompatible colors include metallics, neon, and/or primary colors.
4. Prohibited Materials. No buildings shall be constructed of sheet aluminum, asbestos, iron, steel,
corrugated metal, vinyl, plastic or fiberglass siding. Facia materials which rapidly deteriorate or become
unsightly such as galvanized metal or unfinished structural clay tile, are not permitted.
5. Outdoor Dining. Restaurant tables and chairs are permitted in the front setback but shall not be
positioned so that their use blocks or requires use of more than two (2) feet of the sidewalk. Within
two (2) hours of the posted closing time, such tables and chairs must be stored inside the primary or
accessory building.
6. Mechanical Equipment and Utilities. All mechanical equipment, such as furnaces, air conditioners,
elevators, transformers, and utility equipment, whether they are on roofs or mounted on the ground,
shall be completely screened from contiguous properties and adjacent streets to be compatible with
the architectural treatment of the principal structure.
7. Accessory Structures. All accessory structures, screen walls, and exposed areas of retaining walls shall
be of a similar type, quality, and appearance as the principal structure.
8. Loading and Service Areas. Loading and service areas must be completely screened, except at access
points, from the ground level view from contiguous property and adjacent streets.
9. Outdoor Storage. There shall be no outdoor storage of either materials or products.
10. Trash and Recycling. All trash handling, related equipment, and outside areas for holding trash or
materials for recycling, shall be completely enclosed and screened and shall be constructed out of
materials which are compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal structure.
11. Streetscape. An eight-foot-wide sidewalk shall be located within the front yard that includes a six-foot-
wide sodded landscape buffer between the street and the sidewalk. The landscaping of these buffer
areas shall consist of at least one (1) tree or more as needed to provide a continuous balanced
treescape with no greater than forty-foot spacing between trees. The exact species and location shall
be determined by the community development director to ensure that it does not overly obstruct the
view of the store front. Additional vegetation requirements may be required in accordance with
Section 4.6, Buffer Requirements, and/or Section 4.7, Landscape Requirements. In addition, one (1)
metal trash receptacle and/or one (1) metal bench should be added at strategic locations throughout
the district, as determined by the community development director.
12. Street Lights. Historic style street lamps, approved by the community development director, shall be
installed throughout the district.
13. Roads. Roadways shall be designed utilizing curb and gutter, in accordance with Chapter 16,
Infrastructure Improvements.
I. Setback and Height Standards.
1. Setbacks.
a. Front Yard Setback. Minimum of fourteen (14) feet from the curb and may be increased to
twenty (20) feet if additional space is landscaped as a garden or outdoor seating or dining area.
Entries may be recessed up to twenty-five (25) feet.

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b. Side Yard Setback (each side). Zero (0) feet if attached to or abuts an adjacent building. A
minimum of ten (10) feet if the side of building is not attached to or does not abut an adjacent
building and a maximum of twenty (20) feet.
c. Rear Yard Setback. Minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. If located within the historic downtown, a
minimum of fifty-five (55) feet with at least one (1) row of tree shaded parking.
2. Height Requirement. Maximum building height: Four (4) stories or fifty-five (55) feet with the first
finished floor level being level with sidewalk grade. A height variance may be applied for in accordance
with Section 10.1.4.
J. Required Parking Facilities.
1. On-street parking, either angled or parallel, may be provided along all public streets, unless otherwise
determined by the mayor and city council.
2. Off-street parking shall be required for any permitted use within this district in accordance with the
parking requirements for such use. In the case of a mixed-use building, the minimum amount of
parking required shall be that of the use that provides the greatest number of spaces. The community
development director may reduce the parking requirement by twenty-five percent (25%).
3. Off-street parking facilities shall provide an eight-foot-wide buffer between the facility and streets,
islands eight (8) feet in width separating isles of parking, and separations four (4) feet in width every
twelve (12) spaces. Said buffers, islands, and separations shall be landscaped with sod, three-gallon
drought resistant shrubs (four (4) per parking space) and two and one-half (2½) caliper canopy trees
which are approved by the community development director planted of a forty-foot spacing.
4. Off-street parking facilities shall be illuminated with downcast lighting using energy-efficient bulbs.
K. Underground Utilities.
1. Utilities shall be located underground.
2. For all new construction and redevelopment, utilities along public streets must be placed underground.
This requirement does not apply to the temporary provision of electricity, including, but not limited to,
construction power.
3. Water and sewer utilities shall be located in either street rights-of-way or easements located at the
outer edge of street rights-of-way.

Chapter 3 USE REGULATIONS

3.1 Use table, zoning districts and use comparison.
KEY: P - Permitted Use "See Section" - Additional
Regulations Apply
A - Permitted as an Accessory SC - Conditional UseSpecial use
Use
Use See
Sectio
RR SR CCR MFR MHR OI DT C1 C2 C3 LI HI n
AGRICULTURAL
Agriculture, Forestry and Animal-Related Uses

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Commercial CS P P P P 3.2.9
greenhouses and
plant nurseries
Keeping or raising of CS 3.2.21
livestock
Livestock processing CS CS P 3.2.22
and feedlots
Riding academies or P 3.2.4
stables
Roadside produce CS 3.2.31
stands
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling A A A 3.2.2
unit (guesthouse, in-
law suite, apartment
over garage)
Duplex, triplex, P P CS
quadraplex
Home occupation A A A A A A 3.2.18
Live-work unit P
Manufactured home P
Mobile home P 3.2.26
Multi-family P
apartments and
condos
Single-family P P P
residences
Townhouse P P
Upper story P
residential
LODGING
Bed and breakfast CS 3.26
(not in subdivision)
Hotel/motel P P P
Short-term vacation A A Title 9
rental
SPECIALIZED HOUSING FACILITIES
Boarding/rooming CS CS CS P P P 3.2.7
house

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Personal care homes, P CS CS CS 3.2.28
group homes, and
boarding home
having 2 or less
persons
Personal care homes, CS CS CS 3.2.29
group homes, and
boarding home
having 2 or more
persons
Nursing homes, CS CS 3.2.17
assisted living, and
hospice care facilities
Senior adult housing P P P P 3.2.37
INSTITUTIONAL/PUBLIC
Cemeteries P P CS 3.2.7
Funeral homes, CS CS 3.2.15
mortuaries, and
crematoriums
Emergency response P P P P P P P P P P P P 3.2.12
and public safety
facilities
Golf courses and C P P 3.2.16
driving ranges
Municipal, county, P P P P P P P
State, or Federal
buildings
Library or museum SP P
Parks and P P P P P P P
playgrounds
MASS ASSEMBLY CENTERS & GROUNDS
Amphitheaters CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Athletic fields SP SP P P P P SP P P P PS SP 3.2.24
Armories CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Convention centers CS CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Civic centers CS CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Fairgrounds CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Lodges and event C P SP P CS CS 3.2.23
facilities

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Outdoor amusements CS CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
(miniature golf,
carnivals or midway
rides, pony rides,
climbing walls, tracks
for go-carts and
similar vehicles, and
other tourist-oriented
rides and
amusements)
Places of worship CS CS P S CP CP CP S S 3.2.24
Rodeos CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
EDUCATION
Colleges, universities, P P P P P P P
research and training
facilities
Public kindergarten, P P P P P P P P P 3.2.35
elementary, middle
and high schools
Private kindergarten, C P P P P 3.2.35
elementary, middle
and high schools
Vocational schools P P P P SP SP 3.2.24
AUTO RELATED USES
Automobile P P
brokerage (no vehicle
storage)
Automobile service, P P P Title 9
major repair
Automobile service, P P Title 9
minor repair
Automobile sales and CS Title 9
truck sales
Automobile rental P P
and leasing facilities
Automobile wash and P P
wax centers
Gasoline service CS P 3.2.14
centers

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Recreational P
vehicle/boat sales
and service
Tire shops P Title 9
OFFICE
Building and P P P P
construction office,
landscape contractors
(material, equipment,
storage)
Temporary trailer, as P P P
home sales office or
construction trailer
General business P P P P P
office, including
accounting, finance,
banking, insurance,
legal, medical, real
estate, engineering,
architecture,
construction (without
storage), etc.
RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
Clubs and/or lounges C P P P SP SP 3.2.24
Indoor recreation P P P PS SP 3.2.24
(bowling alleys,
movie theatres and
other activities
conducted wholly
indoors)
Private P P P SP SP 3.2.24
commercial/vocation
al schools (including
martial arts or dance
studios, and technical
or vocational training)
Theaters with live P P P PS SP 3.2.24
performance,
assembly or concert
halls, or similar

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entertainment within
enclosed building
RETAIL
Apparel or A P P P P
accessories store
Art gallery P P P P P
Antique shops, P P P P
provided that there is
no outdoor display or
storage
Book, greeting card, P P P P P
or stationery store
Farmer's market P CS CS P P P
Florist and gift shops P P P P P
Grocery stores P P P P
Hardware store or P P P
other building
materials store
Jewelry store P P P P
Liquor or package P P P Title 9
store
Music or music P P P P
equipment store
(retail)
Office supplies and P P P P
equipment store
Pawn shops and P P Title 9
second-hand stores,
including apparel,
music, movies,
gaming, and books
Pet supply store (no P P P P
boarding)
Pharmacy or drug P P P P P
store
Radio, television, or P P P P
consumer electronics
store
Small box discount P P 3.2.36
stores
Tattoo shops P P Title 9

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Used appliance shops P P Title 9
Vape shops, hookah P P Title 9
sales
RESTAURANT AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Accessory cafe or P P P P P P P
eatery within a
building
Brewpub, beer P P P P
growler, brewery
Bakery, P P P P
confectionary, and
cafe uses
Catering P P P
establishments
Cigar bars, hookah P P
lounges
Food trucks P
Restaurants (non- P P P P P
drive-thru)
Restaurants with a P P P
drive-thru
configuration
Specialty food stores P P P P P
(e.g., coffee, ice
cream)
TRANSPORTATION
Ambulance, taxi or P P
limousine service,
dispatch, and storage
Bus or rail stations or P
terminals for
passengers
Airstrips, airports and P P 3.2.5
helicopters [heliports]
Parking, commercial P P
lot
Parking, commercial A A A A A P P
garage
SERVICES
Adult and child day CS CS CS CS P P P P P 3.2.3
care

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Animal care facilities CS P P P 3.2.4
(kennels, animal
hospitals, veterinary
clinics, and stables)
Banks, credit unions P P P P
or other similar
financial institutions
Barber shop/beauty P P P P Title 9
salon or similar
establishments
Coin laundry, dry A P P P
cleaning, and pickup
stations
Day spa P P P P
Nail shops P P P P Title 9
Fitness center A P P P P
Personal services P P P P
establishment
Photographic studios P P P P
Plumbing, HV/AC P P
equipment
establishments
Publishing or printing P P P P
establishments
HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Dental offices and P P P P P
clinics
Health services clinic, P P P P
urgent care
Home healthcare P P P P
service, office use
only
Hospital or medical P P P P 3.2.19
facility
Kidney dialysis center P P P P
Medical or dental P P P
laboratories
Physical therapy P P P P
INDUSTRIAL

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Airports, heliports, P 3.2.5
and landing areas
Agricultural P P
implementation and
equipment
establishments
Armory and P P
equipment sales
Alternative energy CS
production (other
than solar energy
systems)
Agriculture crop P
processing and
storage (of materials
produced off-site)
Automobile/truck CS P
manufacturing
Asphalt and concrete CS
batching plants
Asphalt P
manufacturing
Building materials P P
and lumber supply
establishments
Business distribution P P
centers
Business parks P P P
Building materials P
and lumber supply
establishments
Blast furnace, steel P
furnace, blooming, or
rolling mill
Brick, tile, and terra- P
cotta manufacturing
Clinics, cafeterias, P P P P P P
employee credit
unions and
recreational facilities
for employees only

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Commercial parking P P
garages and lots
Computer and data P P P
processing services
Centers for P P 3.2.8
manufacturing,
production,
processing or
assembly
Central mixing plants CS
for cement, mortar,
plaster or housing
materials
Cement, lime, P
gypsum, or plaster
manufacturing
Chemical storage or P
manufacturing
Heating and electric P
power generating
plants and all
necessary uses
Fabrication shops P P
Greenhouses and CS P P
nurseries, including
landscaping services
Industrialized and P P P P P 3.2.20
modular buildings
Lumber yard for P
wholesaling of
building products
Machine and P P
machine tool
manufacture
Mines and quarries P 3.2.25
Development of CS
natural resources,
including the removal
of minerals (such as
rock quarries) and
natural materials,

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together with
necessary buildings
and machinery
Outdoor storage P P P 3.2.27
Petroleum or P
inflammable liquids,
production, refining,
or storage
Poultry killing, P
plucking, and
processing
Railroad spurs and P
yards
Railway lines, P
passenger depots,
intermodal facilities,
and rail yards
Recycling centers for P
collection or
processing
Research, P P
experimental, or
testing laboratories
Rock, sand or gravel P
distribution or
storage
Sawmills P
Sheet metal products P
Smelting of copper, P
iron, zinc, or ore
Tinsmith/roofing P
operations
Tractor trailer storage CS
and trailer drop lots
Truck terminals CS
Truck, trailer, tractor CS
sales and service
Trade shops, P P
including electrical,
plumbing,

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heating/cooling, and
roofing
Trade/industrial/ P P
vocational schools
Truck parking lots, as P P
distinguished from
truck terminals and
similar uses
Sanitary landfill CS
Salvage yards or P 3.2.32
junkyards and
wrecker services
(with storage area)
Self-service storage P P P 3.2.35
facilities
Towing, wrecking, P
and impound service
Truck stops CS 3.2.40
Warehousing or P P
storage
Wholesale business, P P
warehouse,
distribution, and
similar nonprocessing
storage and
distribution uses
COMMUNICATIONS/UTILITIES
Radio/television CS CS CS
transmission towers
over 35 feet high
Radio tower under 35 P P P
feet high
Transit park-and-ride P P P
lots
Wireless P P P P
telecommunications
Utility substation P P P P
Water tower P P P P
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Integrated SES A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.37
Rooftop SES CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS 3.2.37

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Ground-mounted CS CS CS P P 3.2.37
SES, small scale
Ground-mounted CS P P 3.2.37
SES, intermediate
scale
Ground-mounted CS CS 3.2.37
SES, large scale
ACCESSORY USES
Accessory structures A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.1
Fences and walls A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.13
Electric vehicle A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.11
charging stations
Electrical substations P P P P P P P P P P P P 3.2.10
Gate and security A A
buildings
Satellite dish P P P P P P P P P P P P
antennas
Swimming pools and A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.38
pool enclosures
Temporary structures P P P P P P P P P P P P 3.2.39
and uses

(Ord. No. OR23-525 , § 1, 2-13-2023)

3.2.4 Animal care facilities (kennels, animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, and stables).
A. Animal care facilities, with the exception of stables and facilities for livestock, are permitted in the RR zoning
district with an approved conditional usespecial use permit and are subject to the site design standards for
the district. Stables and facilities for livestock are permitted in the RR zoning district and are subject to the
site design standards in this section.
B. Animal care facilities, with the exception of noncommercial kennels in C2, C3, and LI zoning districts are
subject to the site design standards for the district and specific site design standards in this section.
C. Design standards for an animal hospital or veterinary clinic in a freestanding building are listed in the table
below.
Standards for Freestanding Animal Hospital or Veterinary Clinic
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Domestic pets, farm animals, and livestock
Wild animals are prohibited

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Minimum setback from any 50 feet
residential zoning district for
buildings
Minimum setback from any 75 feet
residential zoning district for
outdoor runs
Building design Consistent with the design, materials, and color of buildings in the
surrounding area
Outdoor runs Drains connected to an approved sanitary facility; odor control required;
pest control required
Buffer requirements 20 feet wide, plus a fence or wall adjacent to any residentially zoned
property
Boarding Soundproofing required

D. Design standards for an animal hospital or veterinary clinic in a shopping center are listed in the table below.
Standards for Animal Hospital or Veterinary Clinic in a Shopping Center
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Domestic pets only; farm animals, livestock, and wild animals are
prohibited
Minimum building setback from 50 feet
any residential zoning district
Building design Soundproofing required; odor-proofing required; pest control required
Outdoor runs Prohibited
Boarding Prohibited

E. Design standards for commercial kennels are listed in the table below.
Standards for Commercial Kennels
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Domestic pets only; farm animals, livestock, and wild animals are
prohibited
Minimum land area Two acres in the RR zoning district; 32,670 square feet on septic tank or
10,000 square feet on public sewer in the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts;
one acre on septic tank and 30,000 square feet on public sewer in LI; and
one acre in the HI zoning district
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
residential zoning district for any
buildings or structures
Minimum setback from any 75 feet
residential zoning district for
outdoor runs
Outdoor runs Fencing required in addition to any fencing on the perimeter of the site;
drains connected to an approved sanitary facility; odor-proofing required;
pest control required; hours of operation limited to 7:00 a.m. until 7:00
p.m.

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Buffer requirements 20 feet wide, plus a fence or wall adjacent to any residentially zoned
property
Boarding Soundproofing required

F. Design standards for noncommercial kennels are listed in the table below.
Standards for Noncommercial Kennels
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Up to ten adult domestic pets, only; farm animals, livestock, and wild
animals are prohibited
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
residential zoning district for any
buildings or structures
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
residential zoning district for
outdoor runs
Outdoor runs Fencing required in addition to any fencing on the perimeter of the site;
drains connected to an approved sanitary facility

G. Design standards for stables, including riding academies, barns, and other facilities for farm animals and
livestock are listed in the table below.
Standards for Stables and Facilities for Livestock
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Farm animals and livestock
Limitations on zoning districts Allowed only in RR zoning district
Minimum land area Three acres
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
adjacent residential zoning district
for any buildings or structures
Minimum setback from any 100 feet
residential zoning district for
outdoor tracks and exercise yards
Outdoor tracks and exercise yards Odor control required; pest control required
Fences The parcel (three or more acres) shall be fenced. The outdoor track and
each exercise yard shall be separately fenced.

3.2.5 Airstrips, airports and helicopters [heliports].
A. Airstrips, airports and helicopters [heliports], other than private airstrips and helicopters [heliports] within a
residential fly-in neighborhood), are permitted in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts. Those properties zoned
RA (Residential Agricultural) outside of a subdivision, shall be required to obtain a conditional usespecial use
permit and meet the following minimum standards:
1. Minimum acreage shall be fifteen (15) acres.

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2. An undisturbed vegetative buffer shall be provided along all property lines that abut property with a
residential zoning classification, except where prohibited to provide access or utility easements. The
purpose of the buffer shall be to screen sight or sound of activities from adjacent and nearby
residential neighborhoods. The buffer shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet in width. Should
the property lack existing vegetation, a detailed landscaped plan shall be submitted and approved by
the development plan review department, prior to the submittal of a conditional usespecial use
application, and shall conform to the plant material requirements and specifications set forth in this
title. Existing vegetation within the buffer area should be preserved and enhanced where insufficient
to provide adequate screening, but not in excess of that which is required.
3. The landing strip/runway shall not be paved. The use of permeable or pervious pavement materials
shall be allowed.
4. The private airstrips, airports and helicopters [heliports] shall adhere to all applicable laws and
regulations of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA).
5. No commercial activities shall be allowed or permitted with any approved conditional usespecial use.
The following uses are prohibited: Flight instruction, aircraft storage (other than hangars for use by the
property owner), aircraft maintenance (other than by the property owner), aircraft fueling (other than
for use by the property owner), and other similar commercial airport activities.
6. Only one (1) airstrip per conditional usespecial use permit shall be allowed.
7. A maximum of two (2) airplane hangars may be allowed even in the absence of a primary structure to
any approved conditional usespecial use. Any hangars in excess of two (2) shall be required to obtain
separate approval from the mayor and city council, by the filing of a separate application.
8. All hangars constructed shall be required to obtain a permit and approval from the director and shall
comply with any and all development and building regulations and standards.

3.2.6 Bed and breakfast facility (not in a subdivision).
A. The regulations below are intended to allow for a more efficient use of large (over three thousand five
hundred (3,500) square feet), older homes in residential areas if the neighborhood character is reserved to
maintain both the residential neighborhood experience and the bed and breakfast experience. These
regulations enable owners to maintain large residential structures in a manner that keeps them primarily in
residential uses and provides an alternative form of lodging for visitors who prefer a residential setting. An
approved conditional usespecial use permit is required for all bed and breakfast facilities within the RR
zoning district.
B. The dwelling must be a minimum of ten (10) years old before a bed and breakfast facility is allowed. The
individual or family operating the facility must occupy the house as their primary residence.
C. Bed and breakfast facilities may have nonresident employees for such activities as booking rooms and food
preparation. Hired services for normal maintenance, repair, and care of the residence such as yard
maintenance are also permitted.
D. The following functions are permitted: Luncheons, banquets, parties, weddings, meetings, charitable
fundraising, commercial or advertising activities, or other gatherings for direct or indirect compensation.
E. The site design standards that are set forth in the table below are required for bed and breakfast facilities
(not in a subdivision).
Standards for Bed and Breakfast Facilities

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Development Feature Standard
Maximum number of bedrooms Six
Maximum floor area which the bed 50 percent
and breakfast use may occupy
within the primary structure, in
relation to the homeowner's area
Outdoor lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Drop-off and pick-up areas Designed and located away from residential areas, and separated from
parking areas by a landscaped strip

3.2.7 Cemeteries.
A. A cemetery may include one (1) or more of the following: a burial park for earth interments, a mausoleum
for vault or crypt interments, and a columbarium.
B. A cemetery may include a chapel or place of worship when it is operated in conjunction with, and within the
boundaries of, such cemetery.
C. Site design requirements are listed in the table below.
Standards for Cemeteries
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area:
• Registered cemeteries (per Ten acres
State law)
• With a structure requiring a Two acres
building permit
• Without a structure requiring One acre
a building permit
Minimum setbacks for structures, storage, materials, equipment, or interment lots:
• Front yard 40 feet
• Side yard 20 feet
• Rear yard 20 feet
• Adjacent to a residentially 50 feet
zoned property
• Minimum road frontage 100 feet
Minimum buffer requirements:1
• Front property line None
• Side and rear property lines Pending
• Adjacent to State bodies of 75 feet2
water
• Access for existing cemeteries Must be provided and maintained
• Access for new cemeteries Easements are required

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D. Location Requirements.
1. A cemetery shall not be located in a wetland, one-hundred-year floodplain, floodway, or flood hazard
area.
2. All new cemeteries shall be located a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) feet from a drinking water
well.
3. The cemetery shall be located below the elevation of known drinking water wells.
E. Off-Street Vehicle Queuing. Adequate off-street vehicle queuing space shall be provided for funeral
processions so that no vehicle stands in a dedicated right-of-way.
F. Access. Access to new cemeteries shall be provided from a city- or county-maintained roadway or State
highway. The entrance and exits to the cemetery shall be from the frontage street only.
G. Mausoleums and Columbaria. Mausoleums and columbaria may be located within the boundaries of
approved cemeteries, only. Mausoleums and columbaria shall have brick or stone facades.
H. Review and Approval Procedures.
1. A cemetery shall meet the requirements of this section. Upon approval, a final plat of the cemetery
shall be recorded.
2. A drainage plan must be submitted and approved by the director before cemetery approval may be
granted.
3. The owner of a cemetery shall notify the Henry County Health Department of the intent to build a
cemetery and shall submit a letter from the county health department identifying the location of the
cemetery in relation to any known drinking water wells as part of the application process.

3.2.8 Centers for manufacturing, production, processing or assembly.
A. Purpose. Certain manufacturing, production, processing or assembly uses are permitted in the LI and HI
zoning districts, subject to the site design requirements of the zoning district. However, within this broad
group of uses certain uses are permitted within LI or HI only where supplemental site design standards are
met. This section sets forth those specific site design standards that are required in addition to the site
design standards of the zoning district in which the use is proposed.
B. Supplemental Standards. Supplemental standards for asphalt and concrete batch plants, central mixing
plants for cement, mortar and plaster and food processing plants are provided in the table below.
Standards for Asphalt and Concrete Batch Plants,
Central Mixing Plants and Food Processing
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area Two acres
Minimum building or structure 100 feet
setback from residentially zoned
properties
Buffers 40 feet wide
Vibration or electromagnetic Shall not be detected on adjacent properties
interference
Loading docks Screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right-of-way
Outside storage Screened from view from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.
Setback a minimum of 200 feet from any residentially zoned property.

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Refuse and solid waste containers Enclosed, except for an access gate, and screened from view from
adjacent properties and the public right-of-way

3.2.9 Commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.
A. Greenhouses and plant nurseries are permitted in the C2, C3, LI, and HI zoning districts subject to the site
design standards of the district and the supplemental standards set forth in this section.
B. Greenhouses and plant nurseries in the RR zoning district require a conditional usespecial use permit and
shall only sell plants grown on-site.
C. Site design standard for greenhouses and plant nurseries are provided in the table below.
Standards for Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area 1.25 acres
Outdoor storage and loading areas Setback from residential properties a
minimum of 75 feet.
Fully screened, by opaque fence or solid wall, from any view from
adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.
Storage of loose materials, such as Fully enclosed by a solid fence or solid wall. Stockpiles of loose materials
topsoil, compost, mulch, gravel, shall be limited in height to the height of the fence or wall.
and similar materials
Buffer 25 feet wide

3.2.10 Electrical substations.
A. Electrical substations are permitted in any zoning district, subject to the dimensional standards for the
district and the supplemental standards set forth in this section.
B. An electrical substation shall be fully enclosed, on all sides with a solid fence except for a gate, or with a
landscaped buffer that meets the standards listed in the table below.
Standards for Electrical Substations
Development Feature Standard
Buffer requirement Standard
• Width 25 feet
• Number of trees One tree for each 25 linear feet of buffer
• Number of shrubs One large screening shrub for each eight linear feet, plus continuous
hedge consisting of double staggered rows of shrubs
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3.2.14 Gasoline service stations.
A. Gasoline service stations are permitted in the C-3 district and are a conditional usespecial use in the C-2
district, subject to the site design standards for the district, and the specific site design standards in this
section.
B. Gasoline service stations may include the following activities: sale of fuel, oil, lubricants, and similar
products; minor repair; sale of small automotive accessories; sale of food and sundries; convenience store;
restaurant drive-up windows; inspection stations for emissions; or car washes. Gasoline service stations shall
not include game rooms, game arcades, major repair shops, body shops, paint shops, or paint booths.
C. Gasoline service stations shall maintain a separation distance of four thousand five hundred (4,500) feet. This
distance requirements shall be measured from property line to property line of another gasoline service
station.
D. Design standards for gasoline service stations are shown in the table below.
Standards for Gasoline Service Stations
Development Feature Standard
Minimum setbacks:
Principal building and/or gas 40 feet
pumps and canopy, where side and
rear lot lines are abutting
residentially zoned property
Principal building, side and rear lot 25 feet
lines, all other zoning districts
Access requirements for corner lots Access drives shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the intersection of
street right-of-way lines
Buffer, adjacent to residentially Includes a solid wall or solid fence not less than six (6) feet in height in
zoned property addition to the standards set forth in this title.

3.2.17 Nursing homes, assisted living, and hospice care facilities.
A. Persons seeking to operate such a facility must file a permit application with the city along with any fees
established by the city council.
B. Each permit application shall include an affidavit that the applicant either has applied for or will immediately
apply for the corresponding permit or authorization for the operation of the facility from the State of Georgia
Department of Community Health in accordance with its rules and regulations and the affidavit shall also
certify that the proposed facility will meet and be operated in conformance with all applicable State and
Federal laws and regulations and with all codes and regulations of the city.
C. All application forms and information submitted to the State of Georgia Department of Community Health
shall be submitted with the city permit application.
D. The director of community development may require clarification or additional information from the
applicant that is deemed necessary to determine whether operation will meet applicable laws, regulations
and development standards.

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E. If the director of community development determines that an application to operate the facility is in
compliance with the applicable requirements, the director of community development shall approve the
application for a permit, but the permit for operation shall not be issued until the applicant has obtained the
corresponding permit or authorization for operation of the facility from the State of Georgia Department of
Community Health.
F. No permit for the operation of the facility shall be transferable.
G. No facility shall be operated without both a valid permit from the city and a valid license from the State of
Georgia Department of Community Health.
H. No such facility shall be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any other such facility, said distance to
be measured in a straight line from the closest property lines upon which each facility is located.
I. All such facilities must provide at least eighty (80) square feet of personal living space per resident or that
amount required by the State of Georgia for the licensing of such facilities, whichever is greater.
J. No signs shall be permitted other than those permitted by the regulations of the zoning district within which
such facility is located.
K. Parking Requirement; One (1) for each three (3) dwelling units.
L. The site design standards presented in the table below are required for nursing homes, assisted living and
hospice care facilities.
Standards for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Hospice Care Facilities
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area One acre (not in a subdivision)
Minimum setbacks, side, and rear 50 feet
yards
Place of operation Freestanding structure, or within a religious facility if a conditional
usespecial use permit has been obtained
Number of children or adults Two or more to be operational
Hours of operation Required to be open for 24 hours (with 24-hour supervision required for
all residents)
Parking One standard off-street parking space per one bedroom shall be provided

3.2.18 Home occupations.
A. A home occupation as defined by this section is permitted subject to the following requirements:
1. Only the residents of the dwelling may be engaged in the home occupation.
2. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental to the residential use of the dwelling and shall not
change the residential character of the building.
3. No display of products shall be visible from the street except agricultural products that are grown on
the premises in an RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. Only products that are produced on the
premises may be sold on the premises.
4. No signs shall be allowed for identifying the premises as a home occupation, except in the RR district.
Such signs may only advertise the items that are produced on the property.
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6. No interior or exterior alterations that are inconsistent with the residential use of the building shall be
permitted.
7. The home occupation shall not constitute a nuisance to the community.
8. No outside storage of materials to be used in connection with a home occupation is permitted, except
in an RR district. To the extent that large or hazardous materials are used by a home occupation, the
applicant shall be required to store such materials at a site other than the home occupation, consistent
with applicable zoning and land use laws.
9. No accessory buildings shall be used in connection with the home occupation, except in an RR district,
unless it is approved as a conditional usespecial use and then in a residential district only. The use of an
accessory building shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The accessory building shall maintain a residential appearance.
b. No business activities involving in-person contacts with customers shall be conducted between
the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
c. No automotive painting, body work, salvage, major automotive, or heavy equipment repairs are
to be conducted.
d. No machinery or equipment shall be used which generates noise that is detectable outside the
accessory structure.
10. Applicants shall not be allowed to have customers visit the home occupation, except as follows:
a. The conduct of a home occupation involving rendering of services, such as those listed below, will
be allowed subject to the following limitation(s):
i. Instruction in music and similar subjects shall be limited to two (2) students at a time,
subject to the restrictions for certain types of businesses.
ii. Beauty shops, barber shops, manicurists and similar occupations shall be limited to (2)
customers at a time.
b. Any service provider conducting a home occupation under this section shall not be allowed to
market and sell goods or products on the premises of the home occupation.
c. Nothing in this section shall preclude the owner of a home occupation from meeting customers
at a site other than the home occupation, consistent with applicable zoning and land use laws.
11. Only passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, vans, and trailers that are pulled by such vehicles may be used
in connection with the management of a home occupation. Trailers shall be stored in a garage or
accessory structure when they are not in use, and no vehicle or trailer shall feature commercial
advertising or marks identifying a commercial use of said vehicle.
12. Beauty shops, barber shops, manicurists, and similar services that are conducted as home occupations
are subject to the requirements for restricted businesses. They shall be limited to two (2) chairs
(stations) and one (1) shampoo chair (station).
13. No more than two (2) non-transient guests may be boarded at any one (1) time as a home occupation.
14. The following and similar uses shall be considered to be home occupations, provided that they follow
the minimum standards described in this section: Attorney, addressing service, art instruction, beauty
and barber shop, dentist, doctor, drafting and surveying, dressmaking, insurance agent, manufacturers'
representative, music teacher, notary public, photographer, real estate agent, tax services, and
consultant.

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15. All home occupations shall obtain an occupational tax certificate, or business license, from the city. The
city clerk is hereby authorized to accept applications and either grant the same if an applicant
demonstrates compliance with the requirements of this section or refer the matter to the mayor and
city council for action.
16. Agricultural activities that are associated with the raising of crops and farm animals on properties
which are over three (3) acres in size shall not be subject to the requirements for home occupations.
17. The city reserves the right to establish sanitation rates for home occupations that are higher than those
for residential customers generally. All home occupations shall pay for sanitation services at the higher
rate, and in a timely manner, or face the revocation of a previously-issued occupational tax certificate,
denial of the rights to engage in a home occupation in the future, or any other civil penalties that are
authorized by law.
B. Family Day Care Centers Prohibited. Family day care centers, as are defined in this unified development
code, shall hereafter be strictly prohibited within the City of Stockbridge.

3.2.21 Keeping or raising of livestock.
The keeping or raising of all farm animals or fowl and use of private stables shall be limited to property
located within the RR zoning district with a conditional usespecial use permit and must have a minimum lot area of
three (3) acres. The keeping or raising of animals or fowl shall be subject to all regulations of the Henry County
Health Department and the Henry County Animal Control Ordinance.

3.2.22 Livestock processing and feedlots.
Livestock processing and feedlots shall meet applicable State and Federal standards for confinement feeding
operations. A buffer one hundred (100) feet in width is required on all side and rear property lines.

3.2.23 Lodges and event facilities.
A. Lodges and event facilities are permitted in the OI and C3 (standalone building only), DT, and PUD zoning
districts, subject to the site design standards for that district, as well as the restrictions pertaining to
assembly uses. Lodges and event facilities are permitted with an approved conditional usespecial use permit
within the LI and HI zoning districts, subject to the standards of the zoning district. An approved conditional
usespecial use is also required within the RR zoning district, subject to the supplemental standards set forth
in this section.
B. Functions, including luncheons, banquets, parties, weddings, meetings, charitable fundraising, commercial or
advertising activities, or other gatherings for direct or indirect compensation are permitted.
C. The site design standards that are set forth below.
Standards for Lodges and Event Facilities
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area Two acres
Minimum lot width 200 feet
Outdoor lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Drop-off and pick-up areas Designed and located away from residential areas
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3.2.24 Mass assembly centers and grounds (fairgrounds, outdoor amusements,
amphitheaters, convention centers, civic centers, rodeos, armories, places of
worship, and athletic fields).
A. As used in this zoning ordinance of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia, a place of assembly is a structure,
portion of a structure, or area (either indoor or outdoor), designed primarily for people to gather to observe
or participate in a single event or series of events. Places of assembly primarily consist of:
1. Places of religious worship;
2. Conference centers;
3. Funeral homes;
4. Auditoriums;
5. Stadiums and coliseums;
6. Movie theaters;
7. Concert halls;
8. Dance halls;
9. Movie, television and radio studios admitting an audience;
10. Private commercial/vocational schools (including martial arts or dance studios, and technical or
vocational training); and
11. Clubs and/or lodges.
B. The following uses are not considered places of assembly for purposes of the UDC of the City of Stockbridge,
Georgia:
1. Public libraries;
2. Hospitals, clinics and/or medical offices;
3. Nursing homes;
4. Flea markets;
5. Transit stations;
6. Restaurants;
7. Recreational facilities without spectator seating.
C. Subject to all conditions of the underlying zoning district and the conditions below, the following specific
type(s) of place of assembly are permitted by right in the commercial and industrial zoning districts of the
city:
1. Places of religious worship;
2. Movie theaters;
3. Concert halls;
4. Private commercial/vocational schools (including martial arts or dance studios, and technical or
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5. Clubs and/or lodges.
D. Subject to subsection B. above and all conditions of any underlying zoning district places of assembly shall be
conditional uses in all other zoning districts.
E. In the event that any place of assembly is designed to serve more than fifty (50) persons at any given time
(whether or not the place of assembly is actually occupied by more than fifty (50) persons), the parcel shall:
1. Be located on a lot fronting a major thoroughfare; and
2. Be located on a tract of land not less than two (2) acres in area and having a street frontage of not less
than two hundred (200) feet. In the case of parcels of land containing multiple tenants, the total land
area shall be prorated among the tenant spaces based on square footage of each tenant space. In such
cases, the prorated area for the place of assembly shall be not less than two (2) acres in area.
FE. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to amend or otherwise alter any life safety code or any other
provision of this Code unless expressly provided for herein.
GF. Fairgrounds, outdoor amusements, amphitheaters, civic centers, convention centers, rodeos, and armories
may be approved as a conditional use in RR, C-2, C-3, LI, and HI districts. Such facilities shall also meet the
requirements of the applicable zoning district; of any applicable overlay district; of the assembly use
regulations; and the additional site design standards that are set forth in this section.are also considered
mass assembly centers.
HG. Fairgrounds, outdoor amusements, and amphitheaters at which activities occur primarily outdoors shall also
meet the site design standards of the table below.
Standards for Fairgrounds, Outdoor Amusements, and Amphitheaters
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area, including Two acres
structures and associated parking
Minimum setbacks for buildings:
• Abutting residential zoning 200 feet
districts
• Abutting nonresidential 100 feet
zoning districts
Minimum setback for outdoor
stage or performance area:
• Abutting residential zoning 600 feet
districts
• Abutting nonresidential 200 feet
zoning districts
Minimum setback for parking lots 200 feet
and access drives, when abutting
residential zoning districts:
Parking lot design Aisles may be paved; spaces may be paved, grass, dirt, or gravel
Minimum buffer 50 feet wide buffer specified in this title, plus a wall with noise
abatement features
Lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Loudspeakers or paging systems Designed, installed, and used such that they are in accordance with the
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Outside storage and loading areas Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 200 feet from any residentially zoned property
Refuse and solid waste containers Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines
Sanitation facilities, temporary or Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
permanent of-way
Setback a minimum of 200 feet from all property lines
Vibration or electromagnetic Shall not be detectable on adjacent properties
interference

HI. Outdoor amusements include such activities as miniature golf, carnivals or midway rides, pony rides,
climbing walls, tracks for go-carts and similar vehicles, and other tourist-oriented rides and amusements.
Temporary activities or special events that include outdoor amusements are also regulated in subsection
3.2.39.
1. Outdoor amusements may be freestanding, or two (2) or more amusements may be combined on a
unified development site.
2. Outdoor amusements may include accessory uses, such as snack shops or food stands, gift shops, ice
cream stands, or similar uses, provided that such uses are not open to the public without entrance to
the outdoor amusement.
3. Site design standards for outdoor amusements are shown in the table below.
Standards for Outdoor Amusements
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area Two acres
Minimum setback for buildings:
• Abutting residential zoning 200 feet
districts
• Abutting nonresidential 100 feet
zoning districts
Minimum setback for parking lots 100 feet
and access drives, when abutting
residential zoning districts
Minimum buffer 35 feet wide buffer, plus a fence or wall
Lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Loudspeakers or paging systems Designed, installed, and used such that they are in accordance with the
city noise ordinance
Outside storage and loading areas Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 200 feet from any residentially zoned property
Refuse and solid waste containers Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines

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Sanitation facilities, temporary or Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
permanent of-way
Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines

IJ. Convention centers, civic centers, centers for performing arts and armories (where activities occur primarily
indoors) shall meet the site design standards in the table below.
Standards for Convention, Civic, and Performing Arts Centers and Armories
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area 5 acres
Minimum setback for buildings:
• Abutting residential zoning 100 feet
districts
• Abutting nonresidential 50 feet
zoning districts
Minimum setback for parking lots 100 feet
and access drives, when abutting
residential zoning districts
Access management traffic flow Designed to avoid residential and local streets
Minimum buffer 25-foot-wide buffer
Lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Loudspeakers or paging systems Designed, installed, and used such that they are in accordance with the
city noise ordinance
Outside storage and loading areas Fully screened from view from adjacent properties and the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 100 feet from residentially zoned property
Vibration or electromagnetic Shall not be detectable on adjacent properties
interference

KJ. Places of Worship and Similar Religious Facilities. shall meet the Religious facilities, together with specified
accessory uses and structures, are permitted in the OI zoning districts subject to the standards of the zoning
district. Religious facilities, together with specified accessory uses and structures, may be permitted as a
conditional use in the RR, SR, C-1 and C-3 zoning districts, subject to the standards of the district and the
supplemental standards that are set forth in this section. These facilities are not permitted in strip mall
buildings or similarly constructed properties. S site design standards for places of worship and similar
religious facilities are provided in the table below.
Standards for Places of Worship and Similar Religious Facilities
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area, including Two acres
structures and associated parking
Road frontage 200 feet
Buffers (sides and rear) 20 feet
Building materials Brick, stone, stucco, glass, cement fiberboard or masonry materials
compatible in the surrounding area
Building setbacks 50 feet from all property lines

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1. Uses and activities other than worship shall be considered accessory uses and shall be clearly ancillary
to the primary use. Such uses and activities shall be limited to the following:
a. Religious instruction or similar instruction or study which is typically associated with the religion;
b. Offices to support the establishment;
c. Child or adult day care center (not on residentially-zoned property);
d. Private academic school;
e. Fellowship hall, with or without a kitchen (which may also be known as a community center,
activity hall, or life center);
f. Recreation facilities, including athletic fields;
g. Individual meeting spaces; and
h. Parsonage.
2. All accessory uses are subject to the following requirements:
a. The facility housing the accessory use shall meet all local, State, or Federal standards.
b. The operator of the accessory use shall obtain any licenses that are required to conduct the
accessory use. Any approval of the accessory use shall be contingent upon the receipt of all
licenses.
c. Loudspeaker or paging systems shall be located to ensure that they cannot be heard at the
property line of adjacent properties.
d. All outdoor activities shall occur no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m.
e. Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not cause glare on any
abutting property.
f. Outdoor play or activity areas shall be no closer than fifty (50) feet from any residential property
line.
3. Child day care centers, adult day care centers, preschools, or child nursery uses are allowable accessory
uses, subject to the following standards:
a. The total floor area that is allocated to the child day care center, adult day care center,
preschool, or nursery uses shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area on the site.
The calculation of total floor area that is allocated to the uses shall be cumulative and shall
include all child day care, adult day care, preschool, and nursery facilities, as well as related
mechanical and support facilities.
b. An off-street drop-off area for persons who are served by the facility shall be provided. The
entrance and vehicle drop-off points shall not be located on a street providing primary access to
residences, unless such street is classified as a collector or arterial.
4. Private academic schools are allowable accessory uses subject to the following standards:
a. The total floor area that is allocated to the school shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total
floor area on the site. The calculation of the total floor area that is allocated to the school shall
include all classrooms, school library, school offices, teacher work areas, and the like, including
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b. Notwithstanding provision number 5. below, the total floor area that is allocated to the school
may exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total floor area on the site, provided that the area that
is allocated to the school meets the requirements of subsection 3.2.33.
c. The entrance and vehicle drop-off points for students shall not be located on a street providing
primary access to residences, unless such street is classified as a collector or arterial.
5. A fellowship hall is an allowable accessory use, provided that the total floor area which is allocated to
the fellowship hall, including related mechanical and support facilities, shall not exceed thirty-five
percent (35%) of the total floor area on the site.
6. One (1) dwelling unit to serve as a parsonage may be established, subject to the following standards:
a. The lot area within the parcel that is developed for religious uses and facilities to be devoted to
the dwelling unit ("parsonage lot") shall have a minimum area of eight thousand (8,000) square
feet. The parsonage lot shall be used exclusively for the dwelling unit, and it shall not include any
primary or other accessory use that is allowable on the site. The parsonage lot shall not be used
for any support activity to the primary or accessory uses, such as outdoor play areas, storage, or
parking, other than as specifically provided for herein.
b. The maximum lot coverage for the parsonage lot shall be thirty-five percent (35%).
c. Two (2) parking spaces shall be provided within the parsonage lot.
d. The maximum building height on the parsonage lot shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
e. The parsonage lot may contain children's outdoor play equipment in a size and quantity that is
typical of residential uses.
f. The parsonage lot may contain a residential swimming pool, which is fully enclosed, and attached
to the dwelling.
7. A specific parking plan shall be provided. This plan shall identify the principal use and each accessory
use that is proposed on the site. The parking plan shall indicate the hours of operation and the peak
times of use (parking demand) for the primary use, as well as for and each accessory use on the site.
The parking standards for the principal use and each accessory use shall be identified based upon
unified development code requirements that are set forth in Section 4.7, Parking Requirements. The
parking plan may propose reduced or shared parking, as set forth in subsection 4.7.8. The parking plan
shall indicate areas that are designated for overflow parking during times of extraordinary use (such as
festival or holiday periods).
8. For religious facilities that exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet in total floor area, excluding the
parsonage, if any, the minimum setback from any property line that is otherwise required shall
increase five (5) feet for each two thousand (2,000) square feet, or portion thereof, over ten thousand
(10,000) square feet.
LK. Athletic fields may be located in any zoning district, and they shall meet the site design standards in the table
below.
Standards for Athletic Fields
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area, including One acreTwo acres
structures and associated parking
Road frontage 100 feet
Buffers (sides and rear) 20 feet

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Building materials Brick, stone, stucco, glass, cement fiberboard or masonry materials
compatible with structures in the surrounding area
Building setbacks 50 feet from all property lines
Lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Loudspeakers or paging systems Designed, installed, and used such that they are in accordance with the
city noise ordinance
Parking lot design Aisles may be paved. Spaces may be paved, grass, dirt, or gravel.

3.2.25 Mines and quarries.
A. The development of natural resources, including removal of minerals and other natural materials, together
with necessary buildings and machinery, is allowed in the HI zoning district, subject to applicable law and the
supplemental standards of this section.
B. Where an existing quarry is proposed for extension or expansion beyond the property lines of the quarry
area, such extension or expansion shall be considered as a new operation, subject to the standards that are
set forth in this section.
C. The area where mining or quarrying operations are conducted shall be fully enclosed with a fence or wall,
and they must meet the following requirements:
1. The fence or wall shall be located at least ten (10) feet from the edge of any excavation.
2. The fence or wall shall be designed and installed to ensure safety and security of the site, and to
prevent any entrance to the site by animals and unauthorized persons.
D. Product piles, spoil piles, or any other accumulation of by-products shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in
height above the original contour of the site.
E. Roads within the excavation site shall be surfaced with a dust-free material.
F. A mining land use plan, conforming to the requirements of Federal and State law, shall be required prior to
the approval of any mining or quarrying activity.

3.2.26 Reserved.

3.2.27 Outside storage.
A. The following activities are only permitted in the C-3, LI, and HI zoning districts.
B. The outside storage of machinery and equipment, service areas for vehicles in need of major service or
repair, and materials for construction or distribution.
C. Outside storage involving machinery and equipment is only permitted on lots in the RR zoning district that
are not within a subdivision, and which have a minimum lot area of two (2) acres, provided that such storage
is not visible from the public right-of-way.
D. Outside storage shall be located within a rear yard or side yard.
E. Outside storage shall be fully concealed with a solid fence, in addition to any buffer requirements set forth in
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F. Outside storage of parts and materials, service areas, refuse, or work areas shall be maintained in a neat and
orderly manner.
G. No materials shall be stored within any required buffers.
H. No outside storage of seafaring containers shall be allowed.

3.2.28 Personal care homes, group homes, and boarding home having two or less persons.
Each personal care home, boarding home, and group home having two (2) or less persons shall be subject to
the following requirements:
A. All regulated facilities shall comply with State laws and regulations and acquire applicable State
licenses for operation.
B. The exterior appearance of any residential structure for which a personal care home, boarding home,
or group home is approved, shall be maintained as a residential structure and no signs shall be erected.
C. Meet all regulations as identified in the adopted building code and adopted fire code.
D. Meet all parking standards.
E. All facilities must apply for and receive a city business license.
Standards for Personal Care Homes, Group Homes and Boarding Homes
Having Two or Less Persons
Development Feature Standard
Distance from similar facility At least one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet
Fence requirement In residential districts—Properties must be fenced in the rear yard
Building requirement Must not be within a subdivision

3.2.29 Personal care homes, group homes, and boarding home having three or more persons.
Each personal care home, boarding home, and group home having three (3) or more persons shall apply for
and obtain a conditional usespecial use permit from the city council and comply with the following requirements:
A. All regulated facilities shall comply with State laws and regulations and acquire applicable State
licenses for operation.
B. The exterior appearance of any residential structure for which a personal care home, boarding home,
or group home is approved, shall be maintained as a residential structure and no signs shall be erected.
C. Meet all regulations as identified in the adopted building code and adopted fire code.
D. Meet all parking standards as identified.
E. All facilities must apply for and receive a city business license.
Standards for Personal Care Homes, Group Homes and Boarding Homes
Having Three or More Persons
Development Feature Standard
Minimum lot size Residential—One (1) acre
Commercial—Thirty thousand (30,000) square feet
Distance from similar facility At least one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet

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Building requirement Must not be within a subdivision

3.2.32 Salvage yards or junkyards and wrecker services (with storage area).
A. Salvage yards and junkyards are permitted in the HI zoning districts, subject to the standards of the district
and the supplemental standards in this section. In addition, salvage yards shall be required to have a
minimum lot size of two (2) acres.
B. The site design standards for salvage yards and junkyards are set forth in the table below.
Standards for Salvage Yards and Junkyards
Development Feature Standard
Minimum setback 200 feet from all abutting property lines
Screening (fence) required Solid wall or solid fence
Minimum height Six feet
Minimum setback 100 feet from all property lines
Storage of salvaged or junk Shall not exceed the height of the fence or wall
materials
Buffers 40 feet on all property lines

C. Sanitary landfills shall not be permitted.
D. Wrecker services (with storage areas) are a conditional usespecial use in the HI zoning districts, subject to
the standards of the districts and the supplemental standards of this section.
E. The site design standards for wrecker services (with storage areas) are set forth in the table below.
Standards for Wrecker Services (with storage areas)
Development Feature Standard
Minimum lot size 2 acres
Screening requirements for storage Solid wall or solid fence
area Six feet
Minimum height
Placement Behind the rear drip line of the office/primary structure.
Minimum buffer 30 feet wide for any portion of property adjacent to residential or
commercially zoned property.
15 feet for any portion of property adjacent to industrial zoned property.
Storage of vehicles Towed vehicles shall be stored within an enclosed, secured area which is
not accessible to the public. No wrecked vehicles shall be stacked within
the storage area. Storage of non-business-related vehicles is prohibited.
Storage areas must be, at a minimum, covered with gravel.
Minimum size of office/primary 1,000 square feet, providing restroom facilities and reception area.
structure
Building materials Masonry front facade.
Off-street parking requirements One space for each 10,000 square feet of site area or portion thereof, and
one space for every 300 square feet of professional office space. All
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storage area. Driveway/entrance and public parking area outside of
storage areas shall be paved with a dust-free surface.

3.2.40 Truck stops.
A. Truck stops (or truck service centers) are a conditional usespecial use in the HI zoning district only, subject to
the site design standards for the district, any overlay district, and the specific site design standards in this
section.
B. Truck stops may include the following activities and uses: Sale of fuel, oil, lubricants, and similar products;
sale of small automotive accessories; sale of food and sundries; convenience store; restaurant drive-up
windows; inspection stations for emissions; or truck wash. Truck stops shall not include repair shops, body
shops, paint shops, or paint booths.
C. Design standards for truck stops are indicated in the table below.
Standards for Truck Stops
Development Feature Standard
Minimum setbacks:
• Abutting residentially-zoned 60 feet
property—Principal building and/or
gas pumps and canopy, where side
and rear lot lines
• Abutting nonresidential 40 feet
zoning districts—Principal building,
side and rear lot lines
Access requirements for corner lots Access drives shall be a minimum of 40 feet from the intersection of
street right-of-way lines
Buffer, adjacent to residentially 40 feet wide, plus a solid wall or solid fence not less than six feet in height
zoned property

4.6 Buffer requirements.

4.6.1 Applicability.
Buffers shall be required between dissimilar districts or uses in accordance with the provisions of the zoning
ordinance or as a condition of zoning, conditional usespecial use, or variance approval.

4.6.2 Location, measurement, and design of buffers.
A. Buffers shall meet the minimum width requirements contained in the zoning ordinance, except as authorized
to be reduced by the applicable buffer reduction process, as follows:
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2. As specified in a residential zoning district for a permitted nonresidential use (e.g. a church, temple,
synagogue, etc.); or
3. As required by a condition of zoning, conditional usespecial use, or variance approval.
B. Buffers shall be natural, undisturbed, and free of encroachments except as authorized by a condition of
zoning, special use or variance approval, or as authorized herein, and shall contain the existing tree cover
and vegetation as well as any supplemental plantings or replantings as may be required.
C. Buffers shall be located on the outer perimeter of a lot or parcel, parallel to the lot or parcel boundary line.
Buffers shall not occupy any portion of an existing, dedicated, or reserved public or private street, or right-of-
way.
D. Buffers required alongside property lines shall extend to a street right-of-way line unless otherwise required
by the director in order to observe the sight distance requirements contained in the development
regulations, or as authorized by a condition of zoning, special use, or variance approval.
E. In situations where the required buffer width is partially or completely contained within an existing
easement (e.g. power or natural gas transmission, etc.), the screening requirements of this unified
development code shall be met outside of the easement area, to ensure a continuous buffer.
F. Buffer width is measured from the property line.
G. Buffer plantings shall be designed taking into consideration existing conditions, including, but not limited to,
soils, topography, streams, and existing vegetation. Native vegetation shall be used for landscaping and
buffering unless the applicant demonstrates that the use of non-native, drought-resistant plants would best
serve the site and advance the objectives of this section.
H. Buffers shall be maintained, in perpetuity, by the property owner.

5.10 Variances for signs.
This section shall provide the exclusive procedures for granting variances to the requirements of this article
for signs.
A. Limitations. The planning and zoning commissionmayor and city council shall be allowed to grant
variances where a hardship has been demonstrated pursuant to the city's zoning ordinance. Said
variance or variances may only be granted as to number, setback, building material, size or sign style.
Variances may not be granted for sign height.
B. Timing. The city council shall hear and decide upon a variance within ninety (90) days of the submission
of a complete and accurate application.
C. The mere existence of a nonconforming sign shall not constitute a valid reason to grant a variance.
D. The city council shall consider the following factors:
1. The size of buildings constructed on the subject lot;
2. The number of different tenants occupying the buildings;
3. Whether there exist extraordinary and exceptional conditions pertaining to the property in
question resulting from its size, shape, or topography that are not applicable to other lands or
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4. Whether granting a variance requested would confer upon the property of the applicant any
significant privileges that are denied to other similar properties. Furthermore, peculiar conditions
or circumstances which are the result of actions of the current or former owner(s) of the
property covered by the application cannot be considered as grounds to justify a variance.

6.1.6 Regulation of specific nonconforming structures.
A. Mobile/Manufactured Homes.
1. All mobile/manufactured homes located in a mobile home development shall provide documentation
of compliance with the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act or compliance with
specifications presented by the American National Standards Institute. Existing mobile homes within
mobile home developments not in compliance with either of these standards shall be deemed
nonconforming.
2. An existing, nonconforming mobile/manufactured home that was lawfully permitted prior to the
effective date of this unified development code may be replaced with a newnother mobile home of the
same size meeting the requirement set forth in paragraph A.1., above, provided the replacement is
done so and the requirements of this chapter within 12 monthssixty (60) calendar days of the date of
removal of the existing mobile home and all conditions and requirements of O.C.G.A § 36-66-7 et seq
are met.

7.3 Authority.

7.3.1 Applications subject to the planning commission.
A. The following applications shall be reviewed by the planning commission and recommendations provided to
the mayor and city council.
1. Rezoning of property and amendments to the official zoning map.
2. Amendments to the unified development code.
3. Amendments to the comprehensive plan and associated future land use map.
4. Variances.
5. Conditional useSpecial uses.
6. Modifications to conditions placed on conditional usespecial uses, variances and rezonings.

Chapter 9 ZONING AMENDMENTS

9.1 Application requirements.

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9.1.1 Pre-application conference.
A. The purpose of the pre-application conference is to provide an opportunity for the applicant to consult with
city staff for advice and assistance prior to preparation of any zoning application. This will enable the
applicant to become familiar with the approval process, required documents, the comprehensive plan, and
public hearing standards that may affect the proposed development.
B. The intent of this unified development code is that all procedural and development requirements be
identified during the pre-application conference. However, no person may rely upon any comment
concerning a proposed development, or any expression of any nature about the proposal, made by a
participant at the pre-application conference, as a representation or implication that the proposal will be
ultimately approved or rejected in any form. Additionally, failure of a participant to identify any applicable
requirement or condition shall not preclude the city from requiring an applicant to comply with such
requirement or condition.

9.1.2 Amendment application.
After the pre-application conference, the applicant shall provide the following information for a map
amendment (rezoning) or conditional usespecial use permit:
1. The City of Stockbridge application for zoning.
2. Proof of ownership.
3. When the applicant is a representative of the property owner, a notarized statement authorizing the
representative to act as an agent of the property owner with regard to the application and associated
procedures.
4. Applicant campaign disclosure form (for applicant/owner, agent and/or attorney).
5. A property survey conducted no more than five (5) years prior to the filing of the application,
containing the legal description, boundaries, land area, notation whether any portion of the property is
within a floodplain and existing improvements located on the site. Where two (2) or more parcels are
included within a proposed development, the survey shall include all parcels that are part of the
proposed development, including all phases. The survey shall be prepared and sealed by a surveyor
registered in the State of Georgia. If the survey is older than five (5) years, the survey must be certified
by a surveyor registered in the State of Georgia as to whether changes have or have not been made to
the property.
6. A letter of intent stating the reasons for the zoning map amendment, including a detailed description
of any proposed development for which the rezoning is sought.
7. A vicinity map indicating the location of the site proposed for development.
8. A concept plan containing the information set forth below:
a. Project name.
b. Vicinity map showing zoning districts and existing land use within five hundred (500) feet of the
boundaries of the site.
c. Total area in acres and square feet.
d. Current and proposed zoning classification, together with a summary of the applicable
development standards for the proposed zoning district.

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e. Natural features, including topography at ten-foot intervals, surface drainage, surface waters,
floodplains, watershed areas, groundwater recharge areas, general location of wetlands, and the
general location of wooded areas.
f. General location of existing and proposed roads and utility rights-of-way or easements.
g. Location of existing property lines within the development site.
h. General location of existing and proposed development by type of use.
i. Proposed residential density and dwelling unit types, if applicable.
j. Location of proposed open spaces, recreational areas, and public buildings and uses, indicating
those areas reserved or dedicated for public use.
9. General plan for the provision of utilities and infrastructure, including the following:
a. A report or letter from the city or Henry County Water and Sewer Authority indicating the
availability of water and sewer and a report or letter from the Henry County Environmental
Health Department indicating septic suitability if sewer is not available.
10. Architectural renderings or building plans, as determined by the community development director.
11. Proof of payment of fees.

9.1.3 Determination of completeness.
A. All applications shall be complete before acceptance for review and decision-making. A determination of
completeness is a determination that all required documents and plans have been submitted in sufficient
number, and that all fees have been paid. A determination of completeness is not a determination of
compliance with substantive standards and criteria.
B. If the director determines that the application is not complete, the director shall send notice to the applicant
identifying the deficiencies. The applicant shall have thirty (30) calendar days from the date of notice to
correct the deficiencies. Until the applicant corrects the deficiencies, no further action shall be taken for
processing the application. If the applicant fails to correct the deficiencies within the thirty-day period, the
application shall be deemed withdrawn, and fees shall be forfeited.
C. If the director determines that the application is complete, the application shall be processed for review and
action.

9.2 Procedural requirements.

9.2.1 Requirements for amending the official zoning map (rezoning).
A. Requirements. The official zoning map may be amended by the mayor and city council on its own motion, on
recommendation from the planning commission, or by approval by the mayor and city council of an
application from a property owner. An adopted zoning resolution shall be an amendment to the official
zoning map.
B. Official Application. The applicant shall submit the rezoning application and associated documents as
identified in subsection 9.1.2, Amendment Application.
C. Action by the Director.
1. The director shall make a determination of application completeness.

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2. The director shall prepare a staff report addressing the following issues, in priority:
a. Consistency with the comprehensive plan.
b. The relation that the proposed amendment bears to the purpose of the overall zoning scheme
with due consideration given to whether or not the proposed change will help carry out the
purposes of this unified development code.
c. Potential positive effects of the amendment on the character of the proposed zoning district, a
particular piece of property, neighborhood, a particular area, or the community.
d. The physical conditions of the site relative to its capability to be developed as requested,
including topography, drainage, access, and size and shape of the property.
e. The impact upon adjacent property owners shall the request be approved.
f. The potential impact of the proposed amendment on city infrastructure, including water and
sewerage systems.
g. The impact of the proposed amendment on adjacent thoroughfares and pedestrian and vehicular
circulation and traffic volumes.
h. The merits of the requested change in zoning relative to any other guidelines and policies for
development that the planning commission and mayor and city council may use in furthering the
objectives of the comprehensive plan.
i. The capacity of the site to be developed as presently zoned.
D. CZIM. A community zoning information meeting is required pursuant to section 9.2.10 Community Zoning
Information Meeting (CZIM).
ED. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the mayor
and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
FE. Planning Commission Recommendation.
1. The application shall be submitted to the planning commission for review at a public hearingmeeting.
2. The planning commission shall review the application according to the published schedule.
3. The planning commission shall submit its report with comments and recommendations according to
the published schedule. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be submitted to the
mayor and city council. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be of an advisory
nature and shall not be binding on the mayor and city council.
4. In making its recommendation, the planning commission may recommend approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. Findings shall be set forth in official minutes of the planning commission.
GF. Mayor and City Council Action.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the application for rezoning at a public hearing.
2. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the findings
and recommendations of the planning commission.
3. In deciding upon any application for an amendment to the official zoning map, the mayor and city
council may, on their own motion or upon the suggestion of the applicant, or on consideration of the
recommendations of the planning commission, grant the application subject to certain conditions
necessary to promote and protect the health, safety, and general welfare.

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4. The mayor and city council may include conditions of zoning which they deem necessary in order to
make the requested action acceptable and consistent with the proposed uses of the district(s) involved
and to further the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. Such conditions:
a. Shall only be valid if they are included in the motion approving the amendment of adoption.
b. Shall be permanent conditions of approval unless a lesser period of time is specified in the
amendment.
c. Shall be required of the property owner and subsequent owners as a condition of their use of the
property.
d. Shall be permitted and continuously enforced by the community development director in the
same manner as any other provision of this unified development code.
5. Prior to a final vote being taken upon any application for an amendment to the official zoning map for
which such conditions shall be imposed, such conditions shall be announced at the public hearing and
made a part of the motion to approve. If such conditions are found to be unacceptable, the applicant
may withdraw or request a postponement. Upon such withdrawal, the applicant shall not be permitted
to re-file the same zoning map amendment for the same property until twelve (12) months has elapsed
from the date of withdrawal.
6. If the zoning decision of the mayor and city council is for the rezoning of property and the amendment
to accomplish the rezoning is defeated by the mayor and city council, then the same property shall not
again be considered for rezoning until the expiration of at least twelve (12) months immediately
following the defeat of the rezoning by the mayor and city council.

9.2.2 Standards governing the exercise of zoning powers.
A. In ruling upon any application for a zoning map amendment, or any other zoning decision, the mayor and
council shall act in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city. In doing so,
they will consider one (1) or more of the following standards of review which are relevant to the application:
1. Whether the proposal is consistent and/or compatible with the city's plans, goals and objectives
reflected in the city's comprehensive plan.
2. How the proposal impacts the purposes of the overall zoning scheme, and whether the proposed
change furthers the purposes of these zoning regulations. Applications for zoning amendments that do
not contain specific site plans carry a rebuttable presumption that the proposed change shall adversely
affect the zoning scheme.
3. How the proposal impacts the character of the zoning district, the particular piece of property,
neighborhoods, or the community.
4. Whether the proposal creates an isolated district unrelated to adjacent properties and nearby districts.
5. How the proposal impacts the aesthetic character of existing and future uses of the property and the
surrounding area.
6. Whether the proposal is consistent with adjacent development densities and the density patterns
reflected in the comprehensive plan.
7. How the proposal impacts the public health, safety, and general welfare.
8. How the proposal impacts water, sewerage, other public facilities, or public services, and how the
proposed amendment impacts expenditures of public funds.
9. How the proposal impacts traffic safety and congestion.

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10. How the proposal impacts environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, drainage, soil
erosion and sedimentation, flooding, air quality, water quality and quantity.
11. How the proposal impacts the provision of adequate light and air.
12. How the proposal impacts the value of adjacent property.
13. Whether there are substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing
regulations.
14. Preservation of the integrity of residential neighborhoods shall carry greater weight than other factors.
Where property fronts on a major thoroughfare and also adjoins an established residential
neighborhood, the factor of preservation of the residential area shall carry greater weight.
B. After hearing evidence at the zoning hearing, the mayor and council shall apply the evidence to the
standards of review in making their decision. The mayor and council are not required to consider every
criterion in the standards of review. The applicant carries the burden of proof that the proposed zoning map
amendment promotes the public health, safety, morality, or general welfare.
C. If the mayor and council determine from the evidence presented that the applicant has shown that the
proposed zoning map amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, or general welfare under the
standards of review, then the application shall be granted, subject to those reasonable conditions that may
be imposed by the mayor and council. Otherwise, such applications shall be denied.
D. In ruling upon any petition in which the petitioner has brought a challenge to the existing zoning
classification, the mayor and council shall follow these general lines of inquiry:
1. The existing uses and zoning of the subject and surrounding property.
2. The extent to which property values may be diminished by the particular zoning restrictions.
3. The extent to which the reduction of property values, if any, promotes the health, safety, morals, or
general welfare of the public.
4. The relative gain to the public, as compared to the hardship, if any, imposed upon the individual
property owner.
5. The suitability of subject property for development purposes as presently zoned.
6. The length of time the property, if vacant, has been vacant as zoned, considered in the context of land
development in the vicinity of the property.
E. The existing zoning classification shall be presumed to be valid; it shall be the responsibility of the applicant
to present evidence to rebut this presumption.
F. If the mayor and council determine, from the evidence presented, that the existing zoning classification is
unduly burdensome to the applicant and is not offset by consideration of the public'’s health, safety, morals,
and general welfare, and consideration of the integrity of this chapter and of the official zoning map, the
mayor and council may impose any appropriate zoning classification, including allowable conditions, which
might be consistent with the considerations outlined in subsection (a) of this section.
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A. Upon the expiration of eighteen (18) months from the date of approval for an amendment to the official
place that could result in procedural due process
zoning map (rezoning) for which development has been abandoned (abandonment shall be deemed to have
violations.
occurred when no, or minimal, improvements have been made), the city council may rezone the property to
the previous zoning district or any other zoning classification with proper public notice and action as
described by this unified development code.

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B. Upon abandonment of a development, the community development director shall contact the property
owner of the expiration of eighteen (18) months. Prior to the public hearing, the owner may provide the
director with any documentation for consideration by the city council. If official documentation is provided,
the city council shall pay reasonable consideration to the following occurrences:
1. Substantial monetary value placed into the development of the land;
2. A delay resulting from court action involving the property in question;
3. Non-availability of utilities or facilities resulting from government inaction; and
4. A delay in development resulting from receiving permitting and proper approval from a Federal or
State agency.

9.2.4 Requirements for modifications to approved zoning conditions and approved master
development plans.
A. Major modifications to zoning conditions include any changes to allowable uses, maximum density,
maximum intensity, or compatibility requirements attached to the zoning approval as conditions of approval.
The following procedure shall be followed:
1. An application shall be submitted containing details of the amendment requested, the situation giving
rise to the need for an amendment and accompanied by plans fully describing the nature and extent of
the amendment.
2. A staff report shall be prepared to address requirements listed in this section for the amended concept
plan and/or zoning conditions.
3. CZIM. A community zoning information meeting is required pursuant to section 9.2.10 Community
Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM).
43. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the
mayor and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
54. The planning commission shall review the application for an amended concept plan at a public
meeting. The planning commission shall consider the application for amended conditions placed on
conditional usespecial uses and/or variances and make a recommendation to mayor and city council
according to the procedure in Section 9.2.
65. The mayor and city council shall consider the application for amended zoning conditions and/or
concept plan at a public hearing according to the procedures in Section 9.4.
B. Minor modifications include changes to dimensional design features as depicted on a concept plan. Such
dimensional design features as provided on a development plan shall generally conform to the conditions
depicted on the concept plan but shall be allowed to vary so long as the director determines that the
development plan is generally consistent with the concept plan conditions. The following information shall
be provided:
1. The development plan shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the site design features
depicted on the development plan that differ from the concept plan.
2. The description of the modifications shall also include an explanation of the need for the modification.
3. The development plan application will be processed as set forth in Section 8.4.
C. Requests to modify approved development plans may be approved by the director as set forth below:

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1. An application shall be submitted containing details of the amendment requested, the situation giving
rise to the need for an amendment and accompanied by plans fully describing the nature and extent of
the amendment.
2. Review by the director shall follow the same procedures and address the same issues as for the original
application.

9.2.5 Requirements for conditional usespecial use permits.
A. Requirements. An application for a conditional usespecial use permit can be submitted by a property owner.
B. Official Application. The applicant shall submit the rezoning application and associated documents as
identified in subsection 9.1.2, Amendment Application.
C. Action by the Director.
1. The director shall make a determination of application completeness.
2. The director shall prepare a staff report addressing the following issues, in priority:
a. The proposed use shall not cause traffic congestion or conditions that will adversely affect nearby
properties.
b. The physical conditions of the site, including topography, drainage and size and shape, are
suitable for the proposed development.
c. Adequate public facilities are available to serve the proposed use.
d. The applicant has made a binding agreement for any specific limitations or conditions necessary
to protect the public interest and assure the continued beneficial use and enjoyment of nearby
properties or that no special limitations are necessary to protect the public.
e. The conditional usespecial use with specific limitations and design features as may have been
required will further the aims of the comprehensive plan and will not be unduly detrimental to
nearby properties.
D. CZIM. A community zoning information meeting is required pursuant to section 9.2.10 Community Zoning
Information Meeting (CZIM).

DE. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the mayor
and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
EF. Planning Commission Recommendation.
1. The application shall be submitted to the planning commission for review at a public meetinghearing.
2. The planning commission shall review the application according to the published schedule.
3. The planning commission shall submit its report with comments and recommendations according to
the published schedule. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be submitted to the
mayor and city council. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be of an advisory
nature and shall not be binding on the mayor and city council.
4. In making its recommendation, the planning commission may recommend approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. Findings shall be set forth in official minutes of the planning commission.
FG. Mayor and City Council Action.

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1. The mayor and city council shall consider the application for conditional usespecial use permit at a
public hearing.
2. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the findings
and recommendations of the planning commission.
3. In deciding upon any application for a conditional usespecial use permit, the mayor and city council
may, on their own motion or upon the suggestion of the applicant, or on consideration of the
recommendations of the planning commission, grant the application subject to certain conditions
necessary to promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare.
4. The mayor and city council may include conditions of zoning which they deem necessary in order to
make the requested action acceptable and consistent with the proposed uses of the district(s) involved
and to further the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. Such conditions:
a. Shall only be valid if they are included in the motion approving the amendment of adoption.
b. Shall be permanent conditions of approval unless a lesser period of time is specified in the
amendment.
c. Shall be required of the property owner and subsequent owners as a condition of their use of the
property.
d. Shall be permitted and continuously enforced by the community development director in the
same manner as any other provision of this unified development code.
Prior to a final vote being taken upon any application for a conditional usespecial use permit for which
such conditions shall be imposed, such conditions shall be announced at the public hearing and made a
part of the motion to approve. If such conditions are found to be unacceptable, the applicant may
withdraw or request a postponement. Upon such withdrawal, the applicant shall not be permitted to
re-file the same zoning map amendment for the same property until one (1) year has elapsed from the
date of withdrawal.
7. If the zoning decision of the mayor and city council is for a conditional usespecial use permit and the
application is defeated by the mayor and city council, then the same property shall not again be
considered for a conditional usespecial use permit until the expiration of at least twelve (12) months
immediately following the defeat of the conditional usespecial use permit by the mayor and city
council.

9.2.6 Use permit considerations.
A. In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, the city council may exercise limited discretion in
evaluating the site proposed for a use which requires a use permit. In exercising such discretion pertaining to
the subject use, the city council shall consider each of the following:
1. Whether the proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive land use plan adopted by the city
council;
2. Compatibility with land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of the property for which the use permit
is proposed;
3. Whether the proposed use may violate local, State and/or Federal statutes, ordinances or regulations
governing land development;
4. The effect of the proposed use on traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian, along adjoining streets;
5. The location and number of off-street parking spaces;

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6. The amount and location of open space;
7. Protective screening;
8. Hours and manner of operation;
9. Outdoor lighting; and
10. Ingress and egress to the property.
B. In granting such permits, conditions may be attached as are deemed necessary in the particular case for the
protection or benefit of neighbors to ameliorate the effects of the proposed development/use.

9.2.7 RevocationReserved.
A. Upon the expiration of eighteen (18) months from the date of approval for an amendment to the official
zoning map (rezoning) for which development has been abandoned (abandonment shall be deemed to have
occurred when no, or minimal, improvements have been made), the city council may rezone the property to
the previous zoning district or any other zoning classification with proper public notice and action as
described by this unified development code.
B. Upon abandonment of a development, the community development director shall contact the property
owner of the expiration of eighteen (18) months. Prior to the public hearing, the owner may provide the
director with any documentation for consideration by the city council. If official documentation is provided,
the city council shall pay reasonable consideration to the following occurrences:
1. Substantial monetary value placed into the development of the land,
2. A delay resulting from court action involving the property in question;
3. Non-availability of utilities or facilities resulting from government inaction; and
4. A delay in development resulting from receiving permitting and proper approval from a Federal or State
agency.

9.2.8 Requirements for amendments of the unified development code.
This unified development code may be amended by the mayor and city council on its own motion.
Otherwise, a complete application packet shall be required as described below:
A. An application to amend the text of the unified development code shall be submitted on forms
provided by the city.
B. The application shall include the following information:
1. Identification of the specific provision proposed for amendment;
2. The proposed modifications in a strikethrough and underline format;
3. A detailed explanation of the rationale and justification for the requested amendment; and
4. A detailed explanation of the potential impacts of the modification on the development of the
City of Stockbridge;
C. The director shall prepare a staff report analyzing the proposed amendment and recommending
approval, denial, or approval with modifications. The staff report shall address the following issues:
1. Consistency of the amendment with the comprehensive plan.

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2. Potential impacts on the character and quality of development in the city and any affected zoning
districts.
3. Potential impacts on the provision of infrastructure and improvements.
4. The merits of the proposed amendments relative to any guidelines, policies, or programs
adopted in furtherance of the comprehensive plan.
D. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the
mayor and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
E. The planning commission shall consider the proposed amendment to the unified development code at
its regularly scheduled public meeting.
1. The planning commission shall evaluate the proposed amendment, considering the issues and
recommendations contained in the staff report.
2. The planning commission shall make a recommendation to the mayor and city council for
approval, approval with further modifications, or denial.
F. The mayor and city council shall consider the proposed amendment at a public hearing conducted as
set forth in Section 6.4.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the
recommendations of the planning commission.
2. The mayor and city council may approve, approve with modifications, or deny the proposed
amendment to the unified development code.

9.2.9 Requirements for amendment to the comprehensive plan.
The comprehensive plan may be amended by the mayor and city council on its own motion. Otherwise, a
complete application packet shall be required as described below.
A. An application to amend the text or maps of the comprehensive plan shall be submitted on forms
provided by the city.
B. The application shall include the following information:
1. Identification of the specific provision proposed for amendment.
2. The proposed modifications in a strikethrough and underline format.
3. A detailed explanation of the rationale and justification for the requested amendment.
4. A detailed explanation of the potential impacts of the modification on the development of the
City of Stockbridge.
C. The director shall prepare a staff report analyzing the proposed amendment and recommending
approval, denial, or approval with modifications.
D. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the
mayor and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
E. The planning commission shall consider the proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan at a
public meeting.
1. The planning commission shall evaluate the proposed amendment, considering the issues and
recommendations contained in the staff report.

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2. The planning commission shall make a recommendation to the mayor and city council for
approval, approval with further modifications, or denial.
F. The mayor and city council shall consider the proposed amendment at a public hearing conducted as
set forth in Section 6.4.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the
recommendations of the planning commission.
2. The mayor and city council may approve, approve with modifications, or deny the proposed
amendment to the comprehensive plan.

9.2.10 Community Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the community zoning information meeting (CZIM) requirement is to help educate
applicants and neighbors about one another's interests, to attempt to resolve issues in a manner that respects
those interests, and to identify unresolved issues.
B. Applicability. CZIM’s are applicant-initiated meetings required to be held for any applicant-initiated decisions
as required by this chapter. They are encouraged in all cases.
C. Written notice. The applicant or their representative is responsible for completing all requirements of this
section. Written notice is required for all CZIMs and shall be sent via first class mail to the owners of all
residentially zoned property adjacent to the boundaries of the subject property, as those property owners
are listed on the tax records of Henry County. The notices shall be mailed at least 10 days before the date of
the CZIM. Written notices shall indicate the nature of the application, the street address of the subject
property, and the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting.
D. CZIM. The applicant shall host a meeting, either virtual or in-person, that is accessible to the general public.
E. Summary report. The applicant shall host the meeting and submit a summary of the CZIM prior to the public
meeting before the planning commission. The summary report shall describe:
1. Efforts to notify neighbors about the meeting date, time, and location (how and when notification
occurred, and who was notified);
2. Meeting location, date, and time;
3. Who was involved in the discussions;
4. Suggestions and concerns raised by neighbors; and
5. What specific changes to the proposal were considered and/or made as a result of the meeting.

9.3 Public notice requirements.
All hearings of the mayor and city council which involve annexation, zoning map amendments,
amendment of the unified development code, special use permits, major modifications, appeals, and variances are
public and subject to the notification requirements under the State Zoning Procedures Law, O.C.G.A. 36-66-1 et
seq., where applicable.
Planning commission meetings shall be open to the public but are not required to be public hearings.

9.3.1 Public notice required.
A. Notice shall be provided by the city for public meetings and hearings regarding the following actions:
1. Amendment of the official zoning map;

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2. Conditional useSpecial use permits;
3. Amendment of unified development code;
4. Major modification of zoning conditions and/or master development plans; and
5. Variances.
B. All required public Nnotices shall include the following information:
1. Date and Ttime of the public meeting or public hearing;
2. Place of the public meeting or public hearing;
3. Location of the property being considered;
43. Purpose of the requested action; and
54. For requests to amend the official zoning map, the notice shall include the current and proposed
zoning district.

9.3.2 Legal advertisementsRequirements for publishing legal ads.
A. Upon receipt of a completed application, fees, and other information required by this chapter or Chapter
8, the community development director shall cause notice of such application to be The public notice shall be
published within a newspaper of general circulation within the territorial boundaries of the City of Stockbridge, at
least fifteen thirty (3015) but not more than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the date of the public hearing.
The notice shall state the time, place, and purpose of the hearing.
B. If a rezoning is initiated by a party other than the city then the notice shall include the present zoning
classification of the property, and the proposed zoning classification of the property.

9.3.3 Requirements for posting signs.
A. The city shall provide standardized signs for posting to provide public notice of meetings and hearings.
B. The city shall be responsible for posting the sSign(s) shall be posted as follows:
1. The sign(s) shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the property.
2. The sign(s) shall be posted not less than thirtyfifteen (3015) and not more than forty-five (45) calendar
days prior to the date of the public hearing.
3. If the property proposed for rezoning does not have frontage on a public street, then the sign may be
posted on the right-of-way of the nearest public street that provides access to the site.
C. The city shall be responsible for timely removal of the sign following the hearing.
DC. Any city-initiated request shall be exempt from these posted notice requirements of this section unless
otherwise required by the state statute referenced in Section 9.3.5, Additional Notice Required.

9.3.4 Mailed notice.
Mailed notice shall be provided to all adjacent property ownersies that share a boundary line with the
subject property, including those across public rights-of-way, at least thirtyfifteen (3015) but not more than forty-
five (45) calendar days prior to the date of the public hearing for all variances, conditional usespecial uses,
modifications, and amendments to the official zoning map (rezoning). Additionally, notice shall be sent to the
subject property owner(s). Said adjacent-property owner The applicant shall mail these notices shall be mailed by

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the applicant, and the applicant shall provide the community development director proof of mailing. a minimum of
seven (7) days prior to the scheduled public hearing.

9.3.5 Additional notice required.
When any of the following actions are proposed, reference the Georgia Zoning Procedures Law, O.C.G.A. 36-
66-1 et seq., for additional requirements.
A. City-initiated rezoning and/or text amendment to revise a zoning classification related to single-family
residential uses of property so as to authorize multifamily uses of property pursuant to such
classification or definitions, or to grant blanket permission, under certain or all circumstances, for
property owners to deviate from the existing zoning requirements of a single-family residential zoning;
or,
B. Halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for the treatment of drug dependency; or,
C. Annexation.

9.4 Procedures for conducting public hearings.

9.4.1 Rules of procedure.
The following rules of procedure in compliance with O.C.G.A. § 36-66-5 shall govern public hearings before
the planning commission and the mayor and city council:
A. Each person speaking before mayor and council shall identify him or herself by name, address, and
state whether the applicant is owner or agent for the owner.
B. Each applicant or other interested party who submits documents at the hearing shall have each
document numbered and shall identify each document. Each document submitted shall be made a part
of the official record of the hearing.
C. Time Allotted for Testimony.
1. Each applicant shall have ten (10) minutes to present data, evidence, and opinions pertinent to
the application. A portion of this time may be saved for rebuttal.
2. Persons in opposition to rezoning of property or amendment to the zoning ordinance shall have a
total of ten (10) minutes to address the board. Each person shall provide the development
director with his or her name and address.
3. Additional time may be granted equally to the applicant and opponents at the discretion of the
mayor or the chair of the planning commission.
D. At the conclusion of a hearing by the planning commission, the board chair shall announce its
recommendation, as required, and instruct the development director to notify the applicant of such
decision or recommendation in writing. The notification shall be made a part of the record on the date
written notification is given to the applicant.
E. At the conclusion of a hearing by mayor and council, the mayor and council may take the following
actions:
1. Approve the application.
2. Approve the application with conditions.
3. Deny the application.

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4. Continue or postpone their deliberations for rendering their decision to a date certain.
5. Remand matters to the planning commission for additional review and recommendation if the
natural of the request has substantially changed.
Mayor and city council shall announce its decision and instruct the community development director to
notify the applicant of the decision in writing. The written notification shall immediately be entered on the minutes
and made a part of the record on the date such written notification is given to the applicant.

9.4.2 Additional hearing requirements.
When any of the following actions are proposed, reference the Georgia Zoning Procedures Law, O.C.G.A. 36-66-1
et seq., for additional requirements.
A. City-initiated rezoning and/or text amendment to revise a zoning classification related to single-family
residential uses of property so as to authorize multifamily uses of property pursuant to such
classification or definitions, or to grant blanket permission, under certain or all circumstances, for
property owners to deviate from the existing zoning requirements of a single-family residential zoning;
or,
B. Halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for the treatment of drug dependency; or,
C. Annexation.

9.7 Requirements for developments of regional impact.
A. A proposed development that meets or exceeds the thresholds established by the Georgia Department of
Community Affairs (DCA), Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), and Georgia Regional Transportation
Authority (GRTA) for a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) shall be reviewed according to the procedures
in Chapter 110-12-3, Rules of the Department.
B. When a development meeting the threshold standards established by the DCA, ARC, and GRTA is proposed,
the city shall take no action (including actions by the director, planning commission, or mayor and city
council) concerning the development until the DRI review process is completed.
C. Upon receipt of a request for action related to a project that meets or exceeds the thresholds established for
that development category, the City of Stockbridge may request that the applicant submit additional
information about the project using forms available from DCA.
D. Upon a determination that the proposed development is not a DRI, the city may process applications
concerning procedures set forth in this unified development code.
E. Upon conclusion of the DRI review, the city may continue with review and decision-making procedures as set
forth in this unified development code.
1. The city is encouraged to include the public finding and comments regarding the proposed DRI project
in considering actions on the application for project approval.
2. Where the project received a negative public finding and the city approves the project, the city shall
notify the DCA, indicating any conditions that have been placed on the project to mitigate the negative
finding.
3. The director shall submit applications for DRI review to the DCA.

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9.8 Zoning of annexed property with common zoning classification.
Property annexed from Henry County into the city shall be automatically zoned by the city through the
operation of this section for the same use for which the property was zoned immediately prior to annexation, so
long as the city and county zoning ordinances share a common zoning classification for such use. As provided
under O.C.G.A. § 36-66-4(e), a zoning action taken pursuant to this section shall exempt the city from the notice
and public hearing requirements of the Zoning Procedure Law, O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 et seq., and the zoning
amendment procedures under this Code. Property which was zoned pursuant to this section may later be rezoned
upon compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Procedure Law, O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 et seq., and the zoning
amendment procedures under this Code.

9.9 Waivers
A. Applicability. The Waiver permits specified minor deviations from the Zoning Ordinance, as provided in
the various articles of this Code and as consistent with the guiding principles of this Code. Waivers are
intended to relieve practical difficulties in complying with the strict requirements of this Code. Waivers
are not intended to relieve specific cases of financial hardship, nor to allow circumventing of the intent of
this Code. There are two tiers of waiver requests defined herein.
B. Authorized Waiver Requests
1. Tier 1: Tier 1 waivers are minor in nature and intended to solve minor issues that arise from the
application of the code during building and site design and development.
a. Reduce width of any dimensional standard for any architectural standard in Section
4.4 by up to 20 percent (20%).
b. Reduce width of any dimensional standard for any street or streetscape standard by
up to 20 percent (20%), but in no case shall the sidewalk be reduced to less than four
(4) feet wide.
c. Reorder the landscaped strip, sidewalk, and building zones or relocate improvements
and amenities among them (e.g.: relocate trees to building zone).
d. Allow changes in frequency of improvements in the landscaped strip, sidewalk, and
building zones in Section 4.5 by up to 20 percent (20%) (e.g.: increase the separation
of bicycle racks from 250 to 350 feet).
2. Tier 2: Tier 2 waivers are more significant requests that would result in a more substantial
departure from the code requirements.
a. Reduce width of any dimensional standard for any street or streetscape standard any
amount.
b. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.4.
c. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.5s.
d. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.6.

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e. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.7.
f. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.8.
C. Authority to File. Applications for waivers may be filed by the owner of the subject property or the
property owner’s authorized agent.
D. Pre-application Meeting. A pre-application meeting with the Community Development Department is
required for all waiver requests.
E. Tier 1 and Tier 2 Notice.
1. Tier 1 Waivers.
a. Posted notice (signs) shall be posted for a minimum of (10) days before a decision is
rendered and in a conspicuous place on the subject property to notify the public of a
request for a Tier 1 waiver.
b. Each notice shall provide the following information:
1. Purpose of request
2. Location of property
c. Members of the public wishing to support or oppose a request for Tier 1 waiver shall
file their comments in writing with Community Development Department. The
deadline for acceptance of comments is ten (10) days after notice was posted.
2. Tier 2 Waivers. Tier 2 waivers require a public hearing.
a. Each notice shall provide the following information:
1. Time of hearing
2. Place of hearing
3. Purpose of request
4. Location of property
5. Present zoning
b. Newspaper Notice. Newspaper notice shall be published at least 30 days but not more
than 45 days before the date of the Mayor and City Council public hearing.
c. Posted Notice. Posted notice (signs) shall be posted at least 30 days but not more
than 45 days before the date of the Mayor and City Council public hearing.
F. Decision-Making Process
1. Tier 1 Waivers.
a. Upon receipt of a complete Tier 1 waiver application, the Community Development
Department shall review the proposal and prepare an analysis.
b. At least 30 days from the submittal of a complete application, the Community
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waiver with conditions, or deny the Tier 1 waiver based on the applicable review and
approval criteria of. The Community Development Director is also authorized to allow
the applicant to withdraw the Tier 1 waiver without prejudice.
2. Tier 2 Waivers.
a. Staff Review. Upon receipt of a complete Tier 2 waiver application, the Community
Development Department shall review the proposal and prepare an analysis and
recommendation for consideration by the Planning Commission.
b. Planning Commission Recommendation. The Planning Commission shall hold a public
meeting on the Tier 2 waiver application. The Planning Commission shall act to
recommend that the Tier 2 waiver be approved, approved with conditions, or denied
based on the applicable review and approval criteria of this section. The Planning
Commission may also recommend deferral of the application, or, upon request of the
applicant, withdraw of the application without prejudice.
c. Mayor and Council Decision. Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Planning
Commission, the Mayor and City Council shall review the Tier 2 waiver application.
The Mayor and City Council shall act to approve the Tier 2 waiver, approve the Tier 2
waiver with conditions, or deny the Tier 2 waiver based on the applicable review and
approval criteria of this section. The Mayor and City Council is also authorized to
withdraw the Tier 2 waiver without prejudice.
G. Review and Approval Criteria. The Community Development Director may authorize Tier 1 waivers, and
the Council may authorize Tier 2 waivers from the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance based on
consideration of the following criteria:
1. Features such as topography, high frequency transmission lines, existing trees of specimen or
significant quality, underlying rock, or other condition outside the owner’s control to the extent
that strict adherence to said requirements would be unreasonable and not consistent with the
purposes and goals of this code;
2. Alternative streetscape or building/façade design configurations are provided; and
3. Proposal will not result in any detriment to the public good, including without limitation,
detriment to the interest of the public, and will not result in any harm to the health, safety or
general welfare of the City and its citizens.
H. Successive Applications. If a waiver application is denied, an application to waive the same Zoning
Ordinance provision for the same portion of the subject property may not be resubmitted for one (1) year
from the date of the denial.
I. Appeals. See Section 10.3 for Tier 1 waivers and Section 10.4 for Tier 2 waivers.
J. Amending Conditions of Approval. A request for changes in conditions of approval attached to an
approved waiver shall be processed as a new waiver application in accordance with the procedures of this
division, including the requirements for fees, notices, and hearings.

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Title 12 - UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
Chapter 10 VARIANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS

Chapter 10 VARIANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE
APPEALS

10.1 Variances.

10.1.1 Generally.
A. A variance may be granted where owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this
unified development code will in an individual case result in unnecessary hardship.
B. A variance shall observe the spirit of this unified development code, secure public safety and welfare, and
deliver substantial justice.
C. The existence of a nonconforming use on adjacent or nearby property shall not constitute a justification for
granting a variance.
D. The planning commission shall make recommendations to the mayor and city council which shall have the
authority to render a decision on a variance application pursuant to the public notice and hearing
requirements set forth in Chapter 9.
E. A variance may not be granted for a use specifically prohibited by this unified development code. A variance
is intended to compensate for a shortfall in a dimension of real property that would prevent the property
from complying with a site design standard. Variances may only be granted following a review of an
application against criteria established below.

10.1.2 Types of variancesProhibited variances.
A.The variance procedures of this chapter shall not be used to:
A. Allow a structure or use not authorized in the subject zoning district;
B. Allow an increase in maximum building height;
C. Waive, vary, modify or otherwise override a condition of approval attached to a rezoning, special use,
or other major modification under this unified development code;
D. Reduce, waive, or modify in any manner the minimum lot area or lot width required for any lot;
E. Allow the reestablishment of any nonconforming use that has been abandoned or lost its
nonconforming rights; or
F. Allow the expansion or enlargement of any non-conforming use.
A request for a variance shall be limited to the following site design standards:
1. Maximum building height;
2. Minimum lot width;
3. Minimum lot area;
4. Required spacing for driveways;
5. Minimum front, side, or rear yard setbacks;

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6. Dimensional standards for parking or loading spaces; or
7. Sign as it relates to number, set back, building material, size or sign style.

10.1.3 Criteria to be considered for deciding variances.
A variance may be granted only upon a finding by the mayor and city council that all the following conditions
are met:
A. Extraordinary and exceptional circumstances pertaining to the particular piece of property in question
exist due its size, shape, or topography that are not found on other properties in the same zoning
district;
B. A literal interpretation of the provisions of this unified development code would deprive the applicant
of rights commonly enjoyed by owners of other properties located in the same zoning district;
C. Granting the variance requested will not confer upon the property owner any special privileges that are
denied to other owners of property in the same zoning district;
D. The variance will be consistent with the purposes and intent of this unified development code, will be
compatible with uses on neighboring properties, and will serve the public welfare;
E. The extraordinary circumstances are not the result of actions of the applicant;
F. The variance is the minimum relief that will allow the legal use of the land, building or structure; and
G. The variance is not a request to permit a use of land, buildings or structures that is prohibited in the
same zoning district.

10.1.4 Requirements for authorizing a variance.
A. Requirements. A variance may be initiated by an application from a property owner or on behalf of a
property owner.
B. Application. Applications shall contain the information set forth below:
1. The City of Stockbridge application for variance.
2. Proof of ownership.
3. When the applicant is a representative of the property owner, a notarized statement authorizing the
representative to act as an agent of the property owner with regard to the application and associated
procedures.
4. Applicant campaign disclosure form (for applicant/owner, agent and/or attorney).
5. A property survey conducted no more than five (5) years prior to the filing of the application,
containing the legal description, boundaries, land area, notation whether any portion of the property is
within a floodplain and existing improvements located on the site. Where two (2) or more parcels are
included within a proposed development, the survey shall include all parcels that are part of the
proposed development, including all phases. The survey shall be prepared and sealed by a surveyor
registered in the State of Georgia. If the survey is older than five (5) years, the survey must be certified
by a surveyor registered in the State of Georgia as to whether changes have or have not been made to
the property.
6. A vicinity map indicating the location of the site proposed for development.
7. Proof of payment of fees.

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8. Other information as may be required by the director.
C. Action by the Director.
1. The director shall make a determination of application completeness.
2. The director shall prepare a staff report addressing the request for variance.
D. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the mayor
and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
E. Planning Commission Recommendation.
1. The application shall be submitted to the planning commission for review at a public hearingmeeting.
2. The planning commission shall review the application according to the published schedule.
3. The planning commission shall submit its report with comments and recommendations according to
the published schedule. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be submitted to the
mayor and city council. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be of an advisory
nature and shall not be binding on the mayor and city council.
4. In making its recommendation, the planning commission may recommend approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. Findings shall be set forth in official minutes of the planning commission.
F. Mayor and City Council Action.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the application for variance at a public hearing.
2. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the findings
and recommendations of the planning commission.

10.2 Administrative variance.
The director shall have the power to approve a variance from site design and development standards of this
unified development code where the intent of this unified development code can be achieved, equal performance
obtained, and the administrative variance would not override conditions of zoning assigned by the elected body.
The authority to grant a variance shall be limited to the following approvals:
A. A reduction in the minimum front, side, or rear yard setbacks for a single lot, provided the following
standards are met:
1. The reduction is necessary due to the existence of any one (1) of the following factors:
a. Geologic conditions;
b. Topography; or
c. Inability of the applicant to adhere to tree protection standards set forth in Chapter 13,
Tree Protection.
2. The reduction is limited to a maximum deviation of ten percent (10%) from the site design
standard.
B. Side yard requirements may be waived by the community development director, where a joint fall-out
shelter is proposed, provided that permanent easements are recorded to ensure access to both
parties.
C. An waiver from Section 4.8 requiring a dust free parking surface may be issued by the director provided
the parking area consists of a pervious or semi-pervious materials meeting the following standards:

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1. There shall be a paved primary lot that serves the parking needs of customers and employees on
a regular basis. Unpaved parking spaces may not count toward the parking requirements outlined
in Section 4.8 with the exception of spaces dedicated to employees of the business.
2. Materials used for unpaved parking shall be approved by the Henry County Fire Department prior
to installation.
3. Unpaved parking areas shall be enclosed by a fence that restricts public access. All gates and
locks shall be approved by the Henry County Fire Department prior to installation.
4. The unpaved parking area shall meet the design standards for parking lots, with the exception of
paving requirements, and including size of spaces, drive aisles, maneuvering areas and
stormwater management.
5. A paved driveway leading to the unpaved parking area that is a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet
in length shall be provided.
6. Unpaved parking areas are subject to the landscaping provisions, including the provision that all
landscaping be permanently maintained. Surfaces must remain grass and weed free.

10.3 Appeal of administrative actions.
A. The mayor and city council shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is
error in any approval, denial, written interpretation, or decision made by the director, based on the
interpretation or enforcement of the unified development code.
B. Only persons or entities that have legal standing in the challenged action shall be permitted to file an appeal
under this Code section.
C. Appeals under this Code section shall be filed with the director. The director shall immediately notify the
appropriate department that an appeal application and the requisite fees have been filed and shall
immediately forward those documents to the appropriate department head and/or his or her designee for
handling. Upon receipt of the appeal documents, the department head or his/her designee shall be
responsible for notifying the city clerk via email that an appeal application has been filed and shall thereafter,
be responsible for ensuring that all appeal documentation is provided to the city clerk for inclusion of the
matter on a scheduled public meetinghearing to be heard by the mayor and city council not later than thirty
(30) calendar days from the date of filing. The notifying department shall be responsible for submitting any
required legal advertisements and posting the appropriate signs. The director shall be responsible for
notifying all property owner(s) and appellant(s) all affected parties that an appeal has been filed and the date
on which the appeal will be heard by the mayor and city council. The director shall be responsible for
providing an executive summary detailing the rationale for the decision in question and shall present the
findings and all relevant documents pertaining to the appeal to the city clerk for presentation at the mayor
and city council meeting in which the appeal will be heard.
Should the mayor and city council overturn the decision of staff, the applicant shall have thirty (30) calendar
days from the date of the decision to request a refund of no more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the appeal
fee paid.
D. A scheduled appeal may be temporarily postponed at the request of the appellant or staff; however, the
party requesting such postponement shall be responsible for the cost of any legal advertisement fees prior to
the matter being rescheduled for a new hearing date.

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10.3.1 Applicability.
A. Appeals may be filed by any person aggrieved by any written approval, denial, interpretation, decision or
enforcement action of the director, based on or made in the enforcement of the unified development code.
B. A person shall be considered aggrieved if:
1. Said person or said person's property was the subject of the action appealed from; or
2. Said person has a substantial interest in the action appealed from and is in danger of suffering special
damage or injury not common to all property owners similarly situated.

10.3.2 Time for applications and hearings.
A. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) calendar days following the written approval, denial, or
interpretation, of the director.
B. A hearing before the mayor and city council shall be held according to the published schedule.

10.3.3 Application requirements.
An appeal request, along with the advertising and review fee per the approved fee schedule shall be filed
with the director indicating on the application in which the administrative decision originated and include a letter
of intent addressing the following:
1. Completed application form, provided by the city;
2. Written documentation specifying the alleged errors in the approval, denial, interpretation, or decision
of the planning commission or the director;
3. Citation of the section(s) of the unified development code pertaining to the action of the director; and
4. A statement of the specific relief requested by the party appealing.

10.3.4 Stay of proceedings.
An appeal stays all legal proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from unless the director certifies
to the mayor and city council, after notice of appeal has been filed, that by reasons of facts stated in the
certificate, a stay would, in the opinion of the director, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case,
proceedings shall be stayed only by a restraining order granted by the Superior Court of Henry County on notice to
the director and on due cause shown.

10.3.5 Action on appeals.
A. The hearing of the appeal shall be quasi-judicial and shall be conducted at a regular meeting, according to
the published schedule, or at a special meeting of the mayor and city council.
B. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the mayor
and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
C. Any party may appear at the hearing in person, by an authorized agent, or by an attorney.
D. Following the consideration of all testimony, documentary evidence, and matters of record, the mayor and
city council shall make a determination on the appeal. An appeal shall be sustained only upon an expressed
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a material fact, or that the director acted in an arbitrary manner. In exercising its powers, the mayor and city
council may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the requirement, decision or determination
appealed from, and to that end shall have all the powers of the director from whom the appeal was taken
and may issue or direct the issuance of a permit provided all requirements imposed by all other applicable
laws are met.

10.4 Appeals of mayor and city council actions.
All appeals of final decisions of the mayor and city council shall be as follows:
A. A. An appeal of the final decision of the mayor and city council under this chapter may be taken by
the applicable processes as stated in O.C.G.A. § 36-66-5.1.
B. If an appeal is being made by way of petition for review to the superior court where the property lies,
in accordance with both O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 et seq and as provided for in Chapter 4, Title 5 of the
Official Code of Georgia Annotated, any petition may be served through the city manager or mayor
on behalf of the lower judiciary body being appealed. The city manager or mayor may be served with
the petition on behalf of the city.
C. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after the disputed final decision is rendered.

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the mayor and city council may appeal such decision by filing a
petition in writing with the Superior Court of Henry County.
B. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after the disputed final decision is rendered.

10.5 Vested rights.
The purpose of this section is to provide a method to recognize vested rights and works-in-progress that
were authorized prior to the effective date of this unified development code.
A. Any property zoned PD (planned development) prior to adoption of this unified development code
shall be subject to all development agreements and approved master plans until such time the
property is rezoned.
B. Any property that has been rezoned prior to adoption of this unified development code shall meet all
prior zoning conditions imposed regardless of any zoning change caused by this unified development
code until such time the property is rezoned.
C. Applicant shall be vested in any permit approved prior to adoption of this unified development code
until the permit expires.
D. All flag lots platted and recorded prior to adoption of this unified development code shall be
considered legal, nonconforming lots of record.

11.5 Types of violations.
The following items shall be deemed civil zoning violations, enforceable by the community development
director (and their designees). Penalties may be imposed based on the provisions set forth in this article.
A. The placement or erection of a primary structure, accessory structure, sign, or any other element
determined to not conform to the provisions or explicit intent of the unified development code;

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B. The maintenance of a primary structure, accessory structure, sign, or any other element determined to
not conform to the provisions or explicit intent of the unified development code;
C. Failure to obtain a building permit when required by this Code;
D. Conducting a use or uses that do not comply with the provisions or explicit intent of this Code;
E. Any failure to comply with the development standards and/or any regulations of this Code;
F. Proceeding with work under a stop-work-order or a violation of a memorandum of agreement; and
G. Any failure to comply with commitments or conditions made in connection with a rezoning, conditional
usespecial use, variance or other similar conditioned commitment made by the city council.

12.2 Definitions.
"Apartment" means one (1) or more rooms in an apartment buildinga type of multifamily dwelling, with
private bath and kitchen facilities or combination living space and commercial building, arranged, intended,
designed, or occupied on a rental basis as a dwelling unit for a single family, an individual, or a group of individuals.
"Apartment building" means a type of multi-family dwellinghousing arranged, intended, designed, or
occupied on a rental basisstructure designed and constructed to accommodate three (3) or more dwelling units
with independent cooking and bathroom facilities.
"Conditional useSpecial use" means a use within a certain zoning districts of this chapter which is not
permitted as a matter of right, but may be permitted within these districts by mayor and city council. A conditional
usespecial use is permanent in nature.
"Condominium" means the ownership in fee simple title of a single unit in a multifamily family dwelling-unit
structure and an undivided ownership interest, in common with other owners of the common elements of the
structure, including the common areas of land and its appurtenances.
"Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof which is designed or used exclusively for residential purposes,
including single-family, two-family, multiple-family dwellings, rooming and boarding houses, fraternities, sororities
and modular dwellings, but not including hotels or motels.
(1) "Accessory dwelling" means a dwelling unit established within the principal building or in a separate
structure, and on the same lot as the principal structure. It is an independent dwelling unit, but it may
share an entrance, yard and parking with the principal unit.
(2) "Duplex" or "two-family" means a building containing two (2) dwelling units, designed for occupancy by
not more than two (2) families living independent of each other.
(3) "Multifamily" means a building or set of buildings containing a group of dwelling units on a common lot
containing separate living units for three (3) or more families, having separate or joint entrances, and
including apartments and condominiums. These are specifically distinguished from units defined as
townhouses. means three (3) or more dwelling units in one (1) building with the number of families in
residence not exceeding the number of dwelling units provided.

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(4) "Single-family" means one (1) dwelling unit in one (1) building, other than a mobile home, hotel or
motel, designed for and occupied by one (1) family, containing rooms for living, sleeping, toilet facilities
and one (1) kitchen.
(5) "Townhouse" means one (1) of a series of three (3) or more attached dwelling units on separate lots
which are separated from each other by a coincidental property line and party wall partitions. The
structure must meet all front, rear, and side yard setback requirements in the zoning district in which it
is located, except for the coincidental property line and wall. Each dwelling unit must be separately
metered for all utilities, have access to a public street and the coincidental property line and wall must
be fire-rated and extend from the foundation or ground (whichever is lower) to the roof decking of the
structure. Each dwelling unit shall contain rooms for living, sleeping, toilet facilities and one (1) kitchen.
"Dwelling unit" means one (1) room, or rooms connected together, constituting a separate, independent
housekeeping establishment for owner occupancy, for rental or lease on a weekly, monthly, or longer basis and
physically separated from any other rooms or dwelling units which may be in the same structure, and containing
independent living, sleeping, toilet and a single kitchen with cooking facilities.
"Townhouse, fee simple." See "dwelling, townhouse."

15.4.11 Administrative appeal and judicial review.
Appeals may be filed in accordance with section 10.3 and 10.4 of this chapter.
A. Administrative Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a decision or order of the director, may appeal in writing
within ten (10) days after the issuance of such decision or order to the city council of City of Stockbridge and
shall be entitled to a hearing before the city council of City of Stockbridge within forty-five (45) days of
receipt of the written appeal.
B. Judicial Review. Any person aggrieved by a decision or order of the director, after exhausting all
administrative remedies, shall have the right to appeal de novo to the superior court of Henry County.

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Stockbridge, Georgia, Code of Ordinances
Title 12 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE

Title 12
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE1

Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.12 Transition rules.
A. Any application for a building permit or land disturbance permit that has been filed with the community
development department, and is full and complete, prior to the effective date of this unified development
code, shall be regulated by the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance that was in place at the time of
filing. However, all administrative procedures and penalties shall follow those which are set forth by this
unified development code.
B. Any application for a zoning map amendment (a rezoning) that was filed with the community development
department and is full and complete prior to the effective date of this unified development code, shall
continue through the process to completion pursuant to the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance
that was in place at the time of filing. However, if the proposed use would no longer be permitted in the
proposed zoning district, or if the proposed zoning district no longer exists in this Code, the director shall
amend the application such that the request for rezoning would accomplish the same end goal for the
applicant.
C. Any application which is before the mayor and city council or the planning commission (i.e. a rezoning, a
zoning modification, a conditional usespecial use, a development standards variance, or a land use
amendment) that has been filed with the community development department, and is full and complete
prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, shall continue the process
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the zoning ordinance that was in place at the time of filing, provided
that if such application is no longer required by the terms of this Code, the application will be dismissed.

2.4 Zoning districts—Uses and development standards.
The following sections present those development standards that must be met in the respective zoning
districts that are established in this unified development code.
RR—Rural Residential District

Editor's note(s)—Printed herein is the unified development code of the city, Ordinance No. 22-496, as adopted by
the city council on March 14, 2022. Amendments to the ordinance are indicated by parenthetical history
notes following amended provisions. The absence of a history note indicates that the provision remains
unchanged from the original ordinance. Obvious misspellings and punctuation errors have been corrected
without notation. For stylistic purposes, headings and catchlines have been made uniform and the same
system of capitalization, citation to State statutes, and expression of numbers in text as appears in the
municipal code has been used. Additions made for clarity are indicated by brackets.

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2.4.1 RR—Rural Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Rural Residential District is to preserve the mixed agricultural and residential
character of land which presently serves as a transition between rural land and land which may become
urban in character.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Conditional Uses Cont.

Residential Residential Public/Institutional

• Single-family residences • Boarding house/group • Adult and child day care
• Boarding house/group home/personal care home having 3 or • Pre-K and private school K-12
home/personal care home having 2 or more residents
less residents Commercial
• Manufactured home Agricultural
• Senior adult housing • Golf course or driving range
• Keeping or raising of livestock • Commercial greenhouses or
Agricultural • Livestock processing and feedlots plant nurseries
• Roadside produce stands • Bed and breakfast facility (not in
• Riding academies and stables on a subdivision)
tracts of not less than 3 acres Public/Institutional
Accessory Uses
Public/Institutional • Funeral home, mortuaries, and
• Cemeteries crematoriums Residential
• Municipal, county, State or • Animal care facilities (kennels,
Federal buildings animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, • Accessory dwelling unit, such as
• Public school K-12 and stables) provided that all garage apartment, basement
• Parks and playgrounds structures, pens, and runs be in the quarters, mother-in-law suite, or
• Athletic fields rear yard only, with a minimum other type as determined by the
• Emergency response and public setback of 75 feet from all property director
safety facilities lines • Home occupation, excluding
• Private clubs and lodges family day cares
Communications/Utilities • Mass assembly centers and • Short-term rental
grounds (Section 3.2.24)
• Wireless Telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 1 acre on public water/sewer • 75 feet • 30 percent
and/or septic
• 1.25 acres on private well and Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Living Area:
septic • 20 feet • 1,000 square feet on lot having
• 3 acres for agricultural use 1.25-acre lot or larger
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: • 1,200 square feet on lot smaller
Minimum Lot Width: • 40 feet than 1.25 acres
• 150 feet

Maximum Lot Depth:
• None

Minimum Lot Frontage:
• 100 percent of the lot width

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SR—Suburban Residential District

2.4.2 SR—Suburban Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Suburban Residential District is to provide for single-family dwellings of a
low to moderate density character on individual lots.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses

Residential Residential Residential
• Boarding house/group
• Single-family residences home/personal care home having two • Accessory dwelling unit, such as
(2) or fewer residents garage apartment, basement
Public/Institutional • Senior housing for ages fifty-five quarters, mother-in-law suite, or
and over (55+), excluding medical other type as determined by the
• Cemeteries services director
• Golf course or driving range • Home occupation, excluding
• Municipal, county, State or Public/Institutional family day cares
Federal buildings
• Public school K-12 • Adult and child day care centers
• Parks and playgrounds • Mass assembly centers and
grounds (Section 3.2.24.)
Communications/Utilities

• Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower

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Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 12,000 • 50 feet • 30 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Living Area:
• 75 feet • 10 feet • 1,500 square feet

Maximum Lot Depth: Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• None • 40 feet

Minimum Lot Frontage:
• 100 percent of the lot width

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CCR—City Center Residential District

2.4.3 CCR—City Center Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the City Center Residential District is to provide a diversity of residential housing
types on smaller lots where public sewer systems are present, when they are a part of a planned
development project.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses

Residential Residential Residential

• Single-family residences • Boarding house/group • Accessory dwelling unit, such as
• Townhomes home/personal care home having 2 or garage apartment, basement
• Duplex less residents quarters, mother-in-law suite, or
• Triplex other type as determined by the
• Quadraplex director
• Home occupation, excluding
Public/Institutional family day cares
• Short-term rental
• Municipal, county, State, or
Federal buildings
• Public school K-12
• Parks and playgrounds

Communications/Utilities

• Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 6,000 square feet • 25 feet • 50 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Living Area:
• 50 feet • 10 feet • 850 square feet per unit

Maximum Lot Depth: Minimum Distance Between
• None Buildings:
• 20 feet
Minimum Lot Frontage:
• 70 percent of the lot width Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 30 feet

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MFR—Multiple Family Residential District

2.4.4 MFR—Multiple Family Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Multiple Family Residential District is to allow the development of multiple
family residences served by public water and sewer systems. The provisions that regulate this land use
district provides for the development of residential neighborhoods in a high-density urban development
environment with access provided on streets that are classified as collector streets of higher.
The city should promote an average density of fourteen (14) dwelling units per acre or higher.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses

Residential Residential Residential

• Triplex N/A • Home occupation, except for
• Quadraplex home day cares
• Apartments Public/Institutional
• Townhouses
• Condominiums • Adult and child day care centers
• Private school K-12
• Senior housing, excluding a • Nursing homes, assisted living,
medical component due to State and hospice care facilities
licensing restrictions

Public/Institutional

• Municipal, county, State or
Federal buildings
• Public school K-12
• Parks and playgrounds

Communications/Utilities

• Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area for Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
Development: • 50 feet • 50 percent
• 2 acres
Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Open Space:
Minimum Lot Width: • 15 feet
• 100 feet • 15 percent
Minimum Distance Between
Maximum Lot Depth: Buildings: Minimum Living Area:
• None • 20 feet • Studio—800 square feet
• 1 bedroom—650 square feet
Minimum Lot Frontage: Minimum Rear Yard Setback: • 2 bedroom—950 square feet
• 100 percent of the lot width • 20 feet • 3 bedroom—1,150 square feet

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MHR—Mobile Home Residential District

2.4.5 MHR—Mobile Home Residential District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Mobile home Residential District is to accommodate mobile home
developments as an attractive and attainable housing options. Mobile home parks shall be designed in
accordance with O.C.G.A §§ 8-2-160 through 168, the State Board of Health requirements, and the
requirements of this Code.
It is intended that such mobile home developments shall be so located, designed, and improved as to
provide a desirable residential environment, protection from potentially adverse neighboring influences, and
access for vehicular traffic without traversing local streets in adjoining residential neighborhoods. Mobile home
developments, including mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions, shall be located on a thoroughfare
having the minimum classification of an arterial roadway.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses

Residential Public/Institutional Residential

• Manufactured home • Pre-K and day care centers, • Home occupation, except for
• Mobile home provided that they are not located pre-K and day care centers.
inside of a home, but rather in a • One (1) office/maintenance
Public/Institutional freestanding building. building incidental to use by residents
of a mobile home park.
• Municipal, County, State, or • Commercial and service
Federal buildings establishments intended to serve only
• Public School K-12 persons within the mobile home park
when located within mobile home
parks and occupying not more than
three percent (3%) of the total land
area of the mobile home park.
• Recreation areas and structures
owned, operated and maintained
exclusively for the use of residents
and guests of residents of the mobile
home park.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Development Area: Minimum Development Front Yard Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 15 acres for park Setback: • 40 percent
• 60 feet
Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Open Space:
• 125 feet Minimum Side Yard Setback: • 20 percent
• 15 feet
Maximum Lot Depth: Minimum Living Area:
• None Minimum Distance Between • 720 square feet
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet Minimum Number of Units:
• 100 percent of the lot width • 50 per development
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
Minimum Lot Area: • 40 feet
• 5,000 square feet with public
water and sewer
• 18,000 square feet with public
water and septic

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OI—Office Institutional District

2.4.6 OI—Office Institutional District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the OI district is to allow a land use category for offices, banks, and personal
business services which can serve as a transitional area between residential and commercial districts.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses

Commercial Uses • Library or museum • Nursing homes, assisted living,
• Restaurants having no drive thru and hospice care facilities
• Bakeries • Health services clinic, urgent care • Boarding house/group
• Banks and loan associations • Home healthcare service, office home/personal care home having 3 or
• Barber shop and beauty salon, use only more residents
only when located inside of buildings • Hospital or medical facility • Mass assembly centers and
for other uses • Kidney dialysis center grounds (see Sections 3.2.24 and
• Bookstores • Medical or dental laboratories 3.1—Use Table)
• Cafes inside of buildings for • Physical therapy
other uses
• Child and adult day care centers Public/Institutional
• Clothing and apparel store, only
when located inside of buildings for • Colleges, universities, research
other uses and training facilities
• Coin laundry, dry cleaning, and • Municipal, county, State or
pick up stations, only when located Federal buildings
inside of buildings for other uses • Public school K-12
• Dental offices • Private school K-12
• Fueling service stations • Parks and recreation centers
• Florist and gift shops • Professional offices
• Fitness center • Vocational schools
• Museums and art galleries
• Nonprofit fraternal organizations Communications/Utilities
and clubs
• Pharmacy or apothecary • Bus station
• Clinics, cafeterias, employee • Park-and-ride lots
credit unions and recreational • Radio tower
facilities for employees only • Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower
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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 20,000 square feet • 50 feet • 70 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 100 feet with public water/sewer • 15 feet
• 125 feet with public water and
septic Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Maximum Lot Depth: • 20 feet
• None
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width

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DT—Downtown District

2.4.7 DT—Downtown District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the DT District is to maintain, enhance, and expand the development patterns
and mixed use and open space character of Downtown Mainstreet. It is also to encourage compatible infill
and redevelopment opportunities. Development standards within the district are intended to continue
historic development patterns and promote a predominant land use activity for retail, dining, entertainment,
cultural events, community festivals, and residential options, while still allowing for other uses to locate in
the district.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional UseSpecial uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses

Residential • Grocery store Residential
• Residential units on upper floors • Ice cream and confectionary
• Live/work units stores • Duplex
• Jewelry store • Triplex
Commercial Uses • Music store • Quadraplex
• Apparel and retail stores • Office buildings
• Art galleries • Organizations and clubs Commercial Uses
• Antique shops • Pet supply store (no boarding)
• Bakery and cafe • Pharmacy • Bars, taverns, pubs, and clubs
• Bank and loan associations • Recording studios • Billiards and arcades
• Barber shop and beauty salon, • Professional offices • Mass assembly centers and
subject to the use restrictions for • Restaurants, having no drive- grounds (see Sections 3.2.24 and
regulated businesses through 3.1—Use Table)
• Bookstores • Restaurants, including outdoor
• Breweries and distilleries, when dining Public/Institutional
they are located inside of a restaurant
• Clothing and apparel store • Event space, subject to the
• Day spa and aesthetician Public/Institutional "assembly use" restrictions that were
• Drugstore • Commercial parking garages adopted by city council; and subject
• Florist and gift shops • Municipal, county, State or to the obtaining of a temporary use
• Food trucks and courts Federal buildings permit
• Fitness center and similar group • Parks, recreation, and open
instruction space Communications/Utilities
• Farmer's markets
• General merchandise store • Wireless telecommunications
• Utility substation
• Water tower
• Radio tower
• Bus station
• Park-and-ride lot

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Maximum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• None • 20 feet • 90 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Living Area:
• None • 0 feet • Studio—600 square feet
• 10 feet, with doors and windows • 1 bedroom—800 square feet
Maximum Lot Depth: • 2 bedroom—1,000 square feet
• None Minimum Rear Yard Setback: • 3 bedroom—1,100 square feet
• 10 feet
Minimum Lot Frontage:
• None

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C1—Neighborhood Commercial District

2.4.8 C1—Neighborhood Commercial District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the C-1 District is to provide locations for limited retail and service uses to satisfy
the common and frequent needs of nearby residents of nearby residential neighborhoods. It is the intent of
this district to encourage such uses to be a part of a neighborhood convenience shopping center designed as
a continuous architectural unit and on roads classified as minor arterial.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Permitted Uses Cont.

Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Communications/Utilities
• Apparel stores • Indoor recreation, including • Wireless telecommunications
• Artisans' galleries bowling alleys, theaters, pool rooms • Utility substation
• Antique shops, provided that and electronic machines • Water tower
there is no outdoor display or storage • Jewelry stores • Radio tower
• Bakery, confectionary, and cafe • Medical offices, clinics, and
uses physical therapy facility Conditional Uses
• Bank and loan associations • Museums and art galleries
• Barber shop and beauty salon • Music store Commercial Uses
• Bookstores • Package store • Cemeteries
• Boarding and rooming houses • Pet supply store (no boarding) • Mass assembly centers and
• Bicycle sales and repair • Pharmacy grounds (Section 3.2.24)
• Catering establishments • Physical therapy
• Child and adult day care centers • Professional offices
• Coin laundry, dry cleaning, and • Professional/business schools
pickup stations and colleges or other private schools
• Colleges, universities, and offered for profit
vocational/technical schools • Restaurants and other dining
• Dental offices and clinics establishments with or without a
• Consignment and thrift stores, drive-through configuration
subject to the use restrictions for • Sidewalk sales, provided that a
regulated businesses temporary use permit is obtained
• Florist and gift shops
• Fitness centers Public/Institutional
• Furniture stores • Municipal, county, State or
• Hospitals Federal buildings
• Hotels • Parks and recreation uses
• Public school K-12

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 10,000 square feet • 50 feet • 70 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 60 feet • 10 feet
• 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 20 feet

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C2—General Commercial District

2.4.9 C2—General Commercial District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the C-2 District is to provide locations for a wide variety of retail and service uses
and wholesale establishments to satisfy the common and frequent needs of residents in large sections of the
county and of the traveling public. It is the intent of this district to encourage businesses to be part of
planned commercial convenience centers, neighborhood or community shopping centers, and/or developed
sections along roads with a classification of minor arterial.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses

Commercial Uses • Pet shops Commercial Uses
• Restaurants, including drive-
• Any use permitted in the C1 through establishments • Automobile gasoline sales
District • Retail warehouses/wholesalers • Building and lumber supply
• Ambulance service providing sales of merchandise with establishments, providing that there
• Automobile broker (no vehicle no outdoor storage is not outside storage of materials or
storage) • Sporting field and complexes equipment
• Automobile wash/wax centers • Stationery, office supply, and • Funeral home, mortuaries, and
• Automobile rental and leasing equipment stores crematoriums
facilities • Tattoo shops • Greenhouses and nurseries,
• Automobile service repair • Used appliances stores including landscape service
stations providing minor repair • Vape shops • Mass assembly centers and
• Bowling alley, billiard hall, indoor grounds (see Sections 3.2.24 and
tennis courts, indoor skating rink, or Public/Institutional 3.1—Use Table)
similar forms of indoor commercial • Trade shops, including electrical
recreation • Municipal, county, State or plumbing, heating/cooling, and
• Cigar bars, hookah lounges Federal buildings roofing siding, having no outside
• Commercial parking garages and • Public school K-12 storage
lots • Veterinary clinic
• Commuter transit, such as bus Communications/Utilities
and train
• Dancing schools and other group • Wireless telecommunications
instruction • Utility substation
• Department store • Water tower
• Furniture store • Radio tower
• Health services clinic or hospital
• Pawn shops and second-hand
stores, including apparel, music,
movies, gaming, and books

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 10,000 square feet • 50 feet • 70 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 100 • 10 feet
;ne; • 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 20 feet

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C3—Heavy Commercial District

2.4.10 C3—Heavy Commercial District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the C-3 District is to provide distinct areas for commercial activities which
provide products and services that require locations along major arterial roads, highway intersections, and
freeway interchange areas, due to their generation of heavy traffic or their need to transport and display
heavy bulk materials, and which provide services that would not be appropriately located in areas providing
neighborhood or other commercial retail and service activities. Uses in this district shall be located on roads
having a minimum classification of major arterial.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses

Commercial Uses Commercial Uses
• Recreational vehicle/boat sales
• Any use permitted within the C2 and service • Automobile sales (new and used
District • Trade shops, including electrical dealerships)
• Automobile brokers plumbing, heating/cooling, and • Mass assembly centers and
• Automobile gasoline sales roofing/siding, having no outside grounds (see Sections 3.2.24 and
• Automobile service repair storage 3.1—Use Table)
stations providing major repair • Tattoo shops
• Building and lumber supply • Used appliance stores Accessory Uses
establishments
• Commercial parking garages and Public/Institutional • Gate and security buildings
lots • One (1) dwelling unit may be
• Commuter transit, such as bus • Municipal, county, State or established for security personnel,
and train Federal buildings management personnel, or the facility
• Computer and data processing • Public school K-12 owner for a warehouse/self-storage
services facility
• Department store Communications/Utilities
• Farmers market
• Mini-warehouses and storage • Wireless telecommunications
buildings without outdoor storage • Utility substation
• Office uses are permitted only • Water tower
when they are associated with other • Radio tower
permitted uses
• Retail warehouses/wholesales,
including outside storage

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 10,000 square feet • 70 feet • 70 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 100 • 10 feet
• 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 30 feet

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LI—Light Manufacturing District

2.4.11 LI—Light Manufacturing District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Light Manufacturing District is to provide for light industrial uses, all of which
shall be nuisance-free and not generators of hazardous wastes. It is intended that light manufacturing uses
shall be located on either arterial or major collector streets, or within industrial parks having access to such
thoroughfares.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Permitted Uses Cont.

Industrial and Warehousing • Professional offices and • Radio tower
administration buildings, when they • Wireless telecommunications
• Agricultural implementation and are associated with another • Transit park-and-ride lot
equipment establishments permitted use (excluding office parks) • Utility substation
• Armory and equipment sales • Public utilities such as electric • Water tower
• Automobile service repair substations, storage of materials and
stations providing major repair trucks, repair facilities, offices and Conditional Uses
• Building materials and lumber electric generating plants
supply establishments • Repair, reconditioning, and Commercial Uses
• Business distribution centers manufacturing activities which are
• Business parks nuisance-free and which do not • Bowling alley, billiard hall, indoor
• Clinics, cafeterias, employee generate hazardous wastes archery and firearm range, indoor
credit unions and recreational • Research, experimental, or tennis courts, indoor skating rink, or
facilities for employees only testing laboratories similar forms of indoor commercial
• Commercial parking garages and • Trade shops, including electrical, recreation
lots plumbing, heating/cooling, and • Outdoor amusement parks
• Computer and data processing roofing • Lodges and event facilities
services • Trade/industrial/vocational
• Fabrication shops schools Accessory Uses
• Commercial greenhouses and • Wholesale business, warehouse,
plant nurseries, including landscaping distribution, and similar non • Gate and security buildings
services processing storage and distribution • One (1) dwelling unit may be
• Manufacturing, compounding, uses established for security personnel,
processing or assembling food or management personnel, or the facility
consumer goods Public/Institutional owner for a warehouse/self-storage
• Self-storage facilities facility
• Newspaper and printing plants • Municipal, county, State or • Outdoor storage
• Nonprofit fraternal organizations Federal buildings
and clubs

CB. District Standards.

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LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 30,000 square feet • 70 feet • 50 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 100 feet • 10 feet
• 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 20 feet

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HI—Heavy Industrial District

2.4.12 HI—Heavy Industrial District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Heavy Manufacturing District is to provide for the broadest range of
industrial operations permitted in the city. It is the district for the location of those industries which have not
reached a technical stage which renders them to be free of all nuisance factors. These uses are to be located
on either an arterial or major collector street, or, when they are located within an industrial park, shall have
access to such thoroughfares.
B. Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses.

Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional Uses Cont.

Industrial and Warehousing • Recycling centers for • Asphalt and concrete
collection or processing batching plants
• Any use which is • Rock, sand or gravel • Central mixing plants for
permitted in the Light distribution or storage cement, mortar, plaster or
Industrial (LI) District • Sawmills housing materials
• Agriculture crop • Salvage and junkyards • Development of natural
processing and storage (of • Sheet metal products resources, including the
materials produced off-site) • Smelting of copper, removal of minerals (such as
• Asphalt manufacturing iron, zinc, or ore rock quarries) and natural
• Building materials and • Tinsmith/roofing materials, together with
lumber supply operations necessary buildings and
establishments machinery
• Blast furnace, steel Public/Institutional • Sanitary landfills
furnace, blooming, or rolling • Truck, trailer, tractor
mill • Municipal, county, sales and service
• Brick, tile, and terra- State, or Federal buildings • Truck trailer storage lots
cotta manufacturing and trailer drop lots
• Cement, lime, gypsum, Communications/Utilities • Truck stops
or plaster of paris • Truck terminals
manufacturing • Radio tower • Towing, wrecking, and
• Chemical storage or • Transit park-and-ride impound service
manufacturing lots
• Heating and electric • Wireless Accessory Uses
power generating plants and telecommunications
all necessary uses • Utility substation • Gate and security
• Lumber yard for • Water tower buildings
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products Conditional Uses security personnel,
• Machine and machine management personnel, or
tool manufacture Industrial and Warehousing the facility owner for a
• Petroleum or warehouse/self-storage
inflammable liquids, • Airports, heliports, and facility
production, refining, or landing areas • Outdoor storage
storage • Alternative energy
• Poultry killing, plucking, production other than solar
and processing systems
• Railroad spurs and yards • Radio/television
• Railway lines, passenger transmission towers over
depots, intermodal facilities, thirty-five (35) feet high
and rail yards

CB. District Standards.

LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 1 acre • 70 feet • 50 percent

Minimum Lot Width: Minimum Side Yard Setback:
• 150 feet • 10 feet
• 30 feet for corner lots
Maximum Lot Depth:
• None Minimum Distance Between
Buildings:
Minimum Lot Frontage: • 20 feet
• 100 percent of the lot width
Minimum Rear Yard Setback:
• 40 feet

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PUD—Planned Unit Development

2.4.13 PUD—Planned Unit Development District.
A. District Intent. The intent of the Planned Unit Development District is to:
1. Allow the development of balanced neighborhoods containing physical, economic, and social assets
which are difficult to achieve through the traditional separation of use and density zones;
2. Provide an appropriate district for mixed-use developments; and
3. Allow flexibility in design for environmentally challenged properties.
New developments may contain two (2) or more types of uses. Traditional single-family detached
subdivisions are envisioned to be in Suburban Residential Districts instead of PUD Districts, unless an unusual site
design is proposed (such as cluster housing) or the physical characteristics of the property necessitate flexibility in
the site design. Traditional multifamily developments are similarly envisioned to be in a Multiple Family Residential
District rather than in a PUD District.
This is accomplished by allowing the applicant the freedom necessary to protect natural resources, to protect
and improve the social and economic environment; and to protect the investment of both the city and the
community within the development.
In designing a PUD development, special attention should be focused on the arrangement of buildings and
other improvements for the orderly function and aesthetics, the preservation of open space for the use of
residents and workers in the development, the variety of housing types and densities necessary to achieve a
balanced neighborhood, and the provision of a pedestrian environment separate from the vehicular environment.

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B. Permitted Uses and Conditional UseSpecial uses.
Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Cont. Conditional UseSpecial uses

Residential Public/Office/Institutional • Any proposed use subject to the
approval by the city council
• Single-family residence • Commercial parking garages and
• Duplex lots Accessory Uses
• Triplex • Commuter transit, such as bus
• Quadraplex and train Residential
• Apartments • Municipal, county, State or
• Townhouses Federal buildings • Accessory dwellings
• Condominiums • Parks, recreation, and • Home occupation, except family
• Residential dwellings on upper amphitheaters day care
floors • Short-term rental
• Nursing homes, assisted living, Communications/Utilities
and hospice care facilities Prohibited Uses
• Wireless telecommunications
Retail and Business Uses • Utility substation • Automobile service, major repair
• Water tower • Automobile sales and truck sales
• Any use permitted in the OI, C-1, • Automobile rental and leasing
and C-2 Districts facilities
• Pawn shops

C. District Standards.

LOT DIMENSIONS YARD SETBACKS OTHER
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Lot Area for Development: Minimum Front Yard Setback: Maximum Lot Coverage:
• 3 acres • Determined by approved • Determined by approved
concept plan concept plan
Minimum Lot Width for
Development: Minimum Side Yard Setback: Minimum Open Space:
• Determined by approved • 20 percent
• Determined by approved concept plan
concept plan Maximum Density:
Minimum Distance Between • Determined by approved

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Maximum Lot Depth: Buildings: concept plan
• Determined by approved • Determined by approved
concept plan concept plan Minimum Living Area:
• Determined by approved
Minimum Lot Frontage: Minimum Rear Yard Setback: concept plan
• Determined by approved • Determined by approved
concept plan concept plan

2.5.3 DTV—Downtown Village Overlay District.
A. Description of District. The Downtown Village Overlay District mainly consists of the Historic City of
Stockbridge, and it is delineated on the adopted zoning map.
B. Purpose. The purpose and intent of the Downtown Village Overlay District are:
1. To recognize and affirm the function of the existing traditional downtown as the central focus of
commercial, artisan, and civic activities within the community.
2. To allow the existing downtown to flourish, intensify, and expand wherever it may be appropriate, in a
manner that is consistent with its traditional character.
3. To provide a local retail, service, artisan and civic center for the community.
C. Applicability.
1. These regulations of the Downtown Village Overlay District shall take precedence over the regulations
of all other districts, including the base zoning districts and any other type of overlay district.
2. The boundaries for the overlay are designated on the overlay district map.
3. The requirements of this district are not intended to apply to existing single-family residences. The
requirements for such uses shall be those provided under the appropriate zoning classifications for
such uses, except where single-family or multiple family use(s) are/is located in a building containing
another nonresidential permitted use in this district.
D. Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in the Downtown Village Overlay District:
1. All permitted uses as provided within the Downtown (DT) District.
2. Residential units which are located on upper floors above and/or to the rear of commercial and/or
office uses.
E. Conditional UseSpecial uses. The following are conditional usespecial uses in the Downtown Village overlay
District:

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1. All conditional usespecial uses as provided in the Downtown (DT) District.
2. Bed and breakfast establishments.
3. Multi-family residential buildings.
4. Passenger depots and transit shelters.
5. Single-family residences.
F. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in the Downtown Village Overlay District:
1. Adult entertainment establishments.
2. Boarding and rooming homes.
3. Catering establishments.
4. Child and adult day care centers.
5. Consignment and thrift stores.
6. Family day care homes.
7. Payday loan, title loans, money cash exchanges—ensure each has a definition.
8. Places of worship.
9. Public and private schools and related facilities.
10. Restaurants with drive through facilities and/or windows.
11. Tobacco and vape shops, cigar bars, hookah lounges.
12. Tattoo and piercing studios.
G. Temporary Uses. The following temporary uses are required to seek special event approval from the director
of community development within the Downtown Village Overlay District. The director may impose specific
calendar dates, times, or relevant conditions to the approval.
1. Carnivals, fairs, and other similar activities of a temporary nature.
2. Food trucks and similar temporary vendors.
3. Outdoor recreational and/or educational opportunities.
4. Sidewalk sales.
H. Design Standards. All structures, except single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and quadraplexes, in this
district must meet the minimum structural and architectural design standards that are listed below. These
standards apply to new building construction and renovations, remodels, or expansions of existing buildings.
1. Architectural Features and Details. Exterior facades, including eaves, columns, pilasters, cornices,
windows and window surrounds, canopies, fascia, and roofs shall be proportionate with the building
and compatible with surrounding traditional buildings. The scale of new construction, including the
arrangement of windows, doors, and other openings within the building facade, shall be compatible
with surrounding traditional buildings.
2. Permitted Materials. Exterior surfaces, exclusive of windows and doors, of all buildings shall be faced
on three (3) sides with one hundred percent (100%) brick, and the front side shall be faced with fifty
percent (50%) brick, stone or stucco. The remainder of the front side may include wood, stone,
decorative glass, decorative block, architectural concrete, or precast concrete units, provided that
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three-dimensional character. Vinyl, metal, or cement fiber board siding may be used in the eves, soffits
and gables of a building.
3. Colors. The colors that are to be used for exterior surfaces, including roofs, shall be harmonious with
surrounding development and shall visually reflect the traditional concept of the Old Downtown.
Incompatible colors include metallics, neon, and/or primary colors.
4. Prohibited Materials. No buildings shall be constructed of sheet aluminum, asbestos, iron, steel,
corrugated metal, vinyl, plastic or fiberglass siding. Facia materials which rapidly deteriorate or become
unsightly such as galvanized metal or unfinished structural clay tile, are not permitted.
5. Outdoor Dining. Restaurant tables and chairs are permitted in the front setback but shall not be
positioned so that their use blocks or requires use of more than two (2) feet of the sidewalk. Within
two (2) hours of the posted closing time, such tables and chairs must be stored inside the primary or
accessory building.
6. Mechanical Equipment and Utilities. All mechanical equipment, such as furnaces, air conditioners,
elevators, transformers, and utility equipment, whether they are on roofs or mounted on the ground,
shall be completely screened from contiguous properties and adjacent streets to be compatible with
the architectural treatment of the principal structure.
7. Accessory Structures. All accessory structures, screen walls, and exposed areas of retaining walls shall
be of a similar type, quality, and appearance as the principal structure.
8. Loading and Service Areas. Loading and service areas must be completely screened, except at access
points, from the ground level view from contiguous property and adjacent streets.
9. Outdoor Storage. There shall be no outdoor storage of either materials or products.
10. Trash and Recycling. All trash handling, related equipment, and outside areas for holding trash or
materials for recycling, shall be completely enclosed and screened and shall be constructed out of
materials which are compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal structure.
11. Streetscape. An eight-foot-wide sidewalk shall be located within the front yard that includes a six-foot-
wide sodded landscape buffer between the street and the sidewalk. The landscaping of these buffer
areas shall consist of at least one (1) tree or more as needed to provide a continuous balanced
treescape with no greater than forty-foot spacing between trees. The exact species and location shall
be determined by the community development director to ensure that it does not overly obstruct the
view of the store front. Additional vegetation requirements may be required in accordance with
Section 4.6, Buffer Requirements, and/or Section 4.7, Landscape Requirements. In addition, one (1)
metal trash receptacle and/or one (1) metal bench should be added at strategic locations throughout
the district, as determined by the community development director.
12. Street Lights. Historic style street lamps, approved by the community development director, shall be
installed throughout the district.
13. Roads. Roadways shall be designed utilizing curb and gutter, in accordance with Chapter 16,
Infrastructure Improvements.
I. Setback and Height Standards.
1. Setbacks.
a. Front Yard Setback. Minimum of fourteen (14) feet from the curb and may be increased to
twenty (20) feet if additional space is landscaped as a garden or outdoor seating or dining area.
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b. Side Yard Setback (each side). Zero (0) feet if attached to or abuts an adjacent building. A
minimum of ten (10) feet if the side of building is not attached to or does not abut an adjacent
building and a maximum of twenty (20) feet.
c. Rear Yard Setback. Minimum of twenty-five (25) feet. If located within the historic downtown, a
minimum of fifty-five (55) feet with at least one (1) row of tree shaded parking.
2. Height Requirement. Maximum building height: Four (4) stories or fifty-five (55) feet with the first
finished floor level being level with sidewalk grade. A height variance may be applied for in accordance
with Section 10.1.4.
J. Required Parking Facilities.
1. On-street parking, either angled or parallel, may be provided along all public streets, unless otherwise
determined by the mayor and city council.
2. Off-street parking shall be required for any permitted use within this district in accordance with the
parking requirements for such use. In the case of a mixed-use building, the minimum amount of
parking required shall be that of the use that provides the greatest number of spaces. The community
development director may reduce the parking requirement by twenty-five percent (25%).
3. Off-street parking facilities shall provide an eight-foot-wide buffer between the facility and streets,
islands eight (8) feet in width separating isles of parking, and separations four (4) feet in width every
twelve (12) spaces. Said buffers, islands, and separations shall be landscaped with sod, three-gallon
drought resistant shrubs (four (4) per parking space) and two and one-half (2½) caliper canopy trees
which are approved by the community development director planted of a forty-foot spacing.
4. Off-street parking facilities shall be illuminated with downcast lighting using energy-efficient bulbs.
K. Underground Utilities.
1. Utilities shall be located underground.
2. For all new construction and redevelopment, utilities along public streets must be placed underground.
This requirement does not apply to the temporary provision of electricity, including, but not limited to,
construction power.
3. Water and sewer utilities shall be located in either street rights-of-way or easements located at the
outer edge of street rights-of-way.

Chapter 3 USE REGULATIONS

3.1 Use table, zoning districts and use comparison.
KEY: P - Permitted Use "See Section" - Additional
Regulations Apply
A - Permitted as an Accessory Use SC - Conditional UseSpecial use
Use See
RR SR CCR MFR MHR OI DT C1 C2 C3 LI Section
HI
AGRICULTURAL
Agriculture, Forestry and Animal-Related Uses

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Commercial CS P P P P 3.2.9
greenhouses and plant
nurseries
Keeping or raising of CS 3.2.21
livestock
Livestock processing CS CS P 3.2.22
and feedlots
Riding academies or P 3.2.4
stables
Roadside produce CS 3.2.31
stands
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling A A A 3.2.2
unit (guesthouse, in-
law suite, apartment
over garage)
Duplex, triplex, P P CS
quadraplex
Home occupation A A A A A A 3.2.18
Live-work unit P
Manufactured home P
Mobile home P 3.2.26
Multi-family P
apartments and
condos
Single-family P P P
residences
Townhouse P P
Upper story residential P
LODGING
Bed and breakfast (not CS 3.26
in subdivision)
Hotel/motel P P P
Short-term vacation A A Title 9
rental
SPECIALIZED HOUSING FACILITIES
Boarding/rooming CS CS CS P P P 3.2.7
house
Personal care homes, P CS CS CS 3.2.28
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boarding home having
2 or less persons
Personal care homes, CS CS CS 3.2.29
group homes, and
boarding home having
2 or more persons
Nursing homes, CS CS 3.2.17
assisted living, and
hospice care facilities
Senior adult housing P P P P 3.2.37
INSTITUTIONAL/PUBLIC
Cemeteries P P CS 3.2.7
Funeral homes, CS CS 3.2.15
mortuaries, and
crematoriums
Emergency response P P P P P P P P P P P P 3.2.12
and public safety
facilities
Golf courses and C P P 3.2.16
driving ranges
Municipal, county, P P P P P P P
State, or Federal
buildings
Library or museum SP P
Parks and playgrounds P P P P P P P
MASS ASSEMBLY CENTERS & GROUNDS
Amphitheaters CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Athletic fields SP SP P P P P SP P P P PS SP 3.2.24
Armories CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Convention centers CS CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Civic centers CS CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Fairgrounds CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
Lodges and event C P SP P CS CS 3.2.23
facilities
Outdoor amusements CS CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
(miniature golf,
carnivals or midway
rides, pony rides,
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similar vehicles, and
other tourist-oriented
rides and
amusements)
Places of worship CS CS P S CP CP CP S S 3.2.24
Rodeos CS CS CS CS 3.2.24
EDUCATION
Colleges, universities, P P P P P P P
research and training
facilities
Public kindergarten, P P P P P P P P P 3.2.35
elementary, middle
and high schools
Private kindergarten, C P P P P 3.2.35
elementary, middle
and high schools
Vocational schools P P P P SP SP 3.2.24
AUTO RELATED USES
Automobile brokerage P P
(no vehicle storage)
Automobile service, P P P Title 9
major repair
Automobile service, P P Title 9
minor repair
Automobile sales and CS Title 9
truck sales
Automobile rental and P P
leasing facilities
Automobile wash and P P
wax centers
Gasoline service CS P 3.2.14
centers
Recreational P
vehicle/boat sales and
service
Tire shops P Title 9
OFFICE
Building and P P P P
construction office,
landscape contractors

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(material, equipment,
storage)
Temporary trailer, as P P P
home sales office or
construction trailer
General business P P P P P
office, including
accounting, finance,
banking, insurance,
legal, medical, real
estate, engineering,
architecture,
construction (without
storage), etc.
RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT
Clubs and/or lounges C P P P SP SP 3.2.24
Indoor recreation P P P PS SP 3.2.24
(bowling alleys, movie
theatres and other
activities conducted
wholly indoors)
Private P P P SP SP 3.2.24
commercial/vocational
schools (including
martial arts or dance
studios, and technical
or vocational training)
Theaters with live P P P PS SP 3.2.24
performance,
assembly or concert
halls, or similar
entertainment within
enclosed building
RETAIL
Apparel or accessories A P P P P
store
Art gallery P P P P P
Antique shops, P P P P
provided that there is
no outdoor display or
storage

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Book, greeting card, or P P P P P
stationery store
Farmer's market P CS CS P P P
Florist and gift shops P P P P P
Grocery stores P P P P
Hardware store or P P P
other building
materials store
Jewelry store P P P P
Liquor or package P P P Title 9
store
Music or music P P P P
equipment store
(retail)
Office supplies and P P P P
equipment store
Pawn shops and P P Title 9
second-hand stores,
including apparel,
music, movies,
gaming, and books
Pet supply store (no P P P P
boarding)
Pharmacy or drug P P P P P
store
Radio, television, or P P P P
consumer electronics
store
Small box discount P P 3.2.36
stores
Tattoo shops P P Title 9
Used appliance shops P P Title 9
Vape shops, hookah P P Title 9
sales
RESTAURANT AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Accessory cafe or P P P P P P P
eatery within a
building
Brewpub, beer P P P P
growler, brewery

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Bakery, confectionary, P P P P
and cafe uses
Catering P P P
establishments
Cigar bars, hookah P P
lounges
Food trucks P
Restaurants (non- P P P P P
drive-thru)
Restaurants with a P P P
drive-thru
configuration
Specialty food stores P P P P P
(e.g., coffee, ice
cream)
TRANSPORTATION
Ambulance, taxi or P P
limousine service,
dispatch, and storage
Bus or rail stations or P
terminals for
passengers
Airstrips, airports and P P 3.2.5
helicopters [heliports]
Parking, commercial P P
lot
Parking, commercial A A A A A P P
garage
SERVICES
Adult and child day CS CS CS CS P P P P P 3.2.3
care
Animal care facilities CS P P P 3.2.4
(kennels, animal
hospitals, veterinary
clinics, and stables)
Banks, credit unions or P P P P
other similar financial
institutions
Barber shop/beauty P P P P Title 9
salon or similar
establishments

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Coin laundry, dry A P P P
cleaning, and pickup
stations
Day spa P P P P
Nail shops P P P P Title 9
Fitness center A P P P P
Personal services P P P P
establishment
Photographic studios P P P P
Plumbing, HV/AC P P
equipment
establishments
Publishing or printing P P P P
establishments
HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Dental offices and P P P P P
clinics
Health services clinic, P P P P
urgent care
Home healthcare P P P P
service, office use only
Hospital or medical P P P P 3.2.19
facility
Kidney dialysis center P P P P
Medical or dental P P P
laboratories
Physical therapy P P P P
INDUSTRIAL
Airports, heliports, P 3.2.5
and landing areas
Agricultural P P
implementation and
equipment
establishments
Armory and P P
equipment sales
Alternative energy CS
production (other than
solar energy systems)

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Agriculture crop P
processing and
storage (of materials
produced off-site)
Automobile/truck CS P
manufacturing
Asphalt and concrete CS
batching plants
Asphalt manufacturing P
Building materials and P P
lumber supply
establishments
Business distribution P P
centers
Business parks P P P
Building materials and P
lumber supply
establishments
Blast furnace, steel P
furnace, blooming, or
rolling mill
Brick, tile, and terra- P
cotta manufacturing
Clinics, cafeterias, P P P P P P
employee credit
unions and
recreational facilities
for employees only
Commercial parking P P
garages and lots
Computer and data P P P
processing services
Centers for P P 3.2.8
manufacturing,
production, processing
or assembly
Central mixing plants CS
for cement, mortar,
plaster or housing
materials

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Cement, lime, gypsum, P
or plaster
manufacturing
Chemical storage or P
manufacturing
Heating and electric P
power generating
plants and all
necessary uses
Fabrication shops P P
Greenhouses and CS P P
nurseries, including
landscaping services
Industrialized and P P P P P 3.2.20
modular buildings
Lumber yard for P
wholesaling of
building products
Machine and machine P P
tool manufacture
Mines and quarries P 3.2.25
Development of CS
natural resources,
including the removal
of minerals (such as
rock quarries) and
natural materials,
together with
necessary buildings
and machinery
Outdoor storage P P P 3.2.27
Petroleum or P
inflammable liquids,
production, refining,
or storage
Poultry killing, P
plucking, and
processing
Railroad spurs and P
yards

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Railway lines, P
passenger depots,
intermodal facilities,
and rail yards
Recycling centers for P
collection or
processing
Research, P P
experimental, or
testing laboratories
Rock, sand or gravel P
distribution or storage
Sawmills P
Sheet metal products P
Smelting of copper, P
iron, zinc, or ore
Tinsmith/roofing P
operations
Tractor trailer storage CS
and trailer drop lots
Truck terminals CS
Truck, trailer, tractor CS
sales and service
Trade shops, including P P
electrical, plumbing,
heating/cooling, and
roofing
Trade/industrial/ P P
vocational schools
Truck parking lots, as P P
distinguished from
truck terminals and
similar uses
Sanitary landfill CS
Salvage yards or P 3.2.32
junkyards and wrecker
services (with storage
area)
Self-service storage P P P 3.2.35
facilities

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Towing, wrecking, and P
impound service
Truck stops CS 3.2.40
Warehousing or P P
storage
Wholesale business, P P
warehouse,
distribution, and
similar nonprocessing
storage and
distribution uses
COMMUNICATIONS/UTILITIES
Radio/television CS CS CS
transmission towers
over 35 feet high
Radio tower under 35 P P P
feet high
Transit park-and-ride P P P
lots
Wireless P P P P
telecommunications
Utility substation P P P P
Water tower P P P P
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Integrated SES A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.37
Rooftop SES CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS 3.2.37
Ground-mounted SES, CS CS CS P P 3.2.37
small scale
Ground-mounted SES, CS P P 3.2.37
intermediate scale
Ground-mounted SES, CS CS 3.2.37
large scale
ACCESSORY USES
Accessory structures A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.1
Fences and walls A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.13
Electric vehicle A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.11
charging stations
Electrical substations P P P P P P P P P P P P 3.2.10
Gate and security A A
buildings

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Satellite dish antennas P P P P P P P P P P P P
Swimming pools and A A A A A A A A A A A A 3.2.38
pool enclosures
Temporary structures P P P P P P P P P P P P 3.2.39
and uses

(Ord. No. OR23-525 , § 1, 2-13-2023)

3.2.4 Animal care facilities (kennels, animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, and stables).
A. Animal care facilities, with the exception of stables and facilities for livestock, are permitted in the RR zoning
district with an approved conditional usespecial use permit and are subject to the site design standards for
the district. Stables and facilities for livestock are permitted in the RR zoning district and are subject to the
site design standards in this section.
B. Animal care facilities, with the exception of noncommercial kennels in C2, C3, and LI zoning districts are
subject to the site design standards for the district and specific site design standards in this section.
C. Design standards for an animal hospital or veterinary clinic in a freestanding building are listed in the table
below.
Standards for Freestanding Animal Hospital or Veterinary Clinic
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Domestic pets, farm animals, and livestock
Wild animals are prohibited
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
residential zoning district for
buildings
Minimum setback from any 75 feet
residential zoning district for
outdoor runs
Building design Consistent with the design, materials, and color of buildings in the
surrounding area
Outdoor runs Drains connected to an approved sanitary facility; odor control required;
pest control required
Buffer requirements 20 feet wide, plus a fence or wall adjacent to any residentially zoned
property
Boarding Soundproofing required

D. Design standards for an animal hospital or veterinary clinic in a shopping center are listed in the table below.
Standards for Animal Hospital or Veterinary Clinic in a Shopping Center
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Domestic pets only; farm animals, livestock, and wild animals are
prohibited

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Minimum building setback from 50 feet
any residential zoning district
Building design Soundproofing required; odor-proofing required; pest control required
Outdoor runs Prohibited
Boarding Prohibited

E. Design standards for commercial kennels are listed in the table below.
Standards for Commercial Kennels
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Domestic pets only; farm animals, livestock, and wild animals are
prohibited
Minimum land area Two acres in the RR zoning district; 32,670 square feet on septic tank or
10,000 square feet on public sewer in the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts;
one acre on septic tank and 30,000 square feet on public sewer in LI; and
one acre in the HI zoning district
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
residential zoning district for any
buildings or structures
Minimum setback from any 75 feet
residential zoning district for
outdoor runs
Outdoor runs Fencing required in addition to any fencing on the perimeter of the site;
drains connected to an approved sanitary facility; odor-proofing required;
pest control required; hours of operation limited to 7:00 a.m. until 7:00
p.m.
Buffer requirements 20 feet wide, plus a fence or wall adjacent to any residentially zoned
property
Boarding Soundproofing required

F. Design standards for noncommercial kennels are listed in the table below.
Standards for Noncommercial Kennels
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Up to ten adult domestic pets, only; farm animals, livestock, and wild
animals are prohibited
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
residential zoning district for any
buildings or structures
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
residential zoning district for
outdoor runs
Outdoor runs Fencing required in addition to any fencing on the perimeter of the site;
drains connected to an approved sanitary facility

G. Design standards for stables, including riding academies, barns, and other facilities for farm animals and
livestock are listed in the table below.

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Standards for Stables and Facilities for Livestock
Development Feature Standard
Animals allowed Farm animals and livestock
Limitations on zoning districts Allowed only in RR zoning district
Minimum land area Three acres
Minimum setback from any 50 feet
adjacent residential zoning district
for any buildings or structures
Minimum setback from any 100 feet
residential zoning district for
outdoor tracks and exercise yards
Outdoor tracks and exercise yards Odor control required; pest control required
Fences The parcel (three or more acres) shall be fenced. The outdoor track and
each exercise yard shall be separately fenced.

3.2.5 Airstrips, airports and helicopters [heliports].
A. Airstrips, airports and helicopters [heliports], other than private airstrips and helicopters [heliports] within a
residential fly-in neighborhood), are permitted in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts. Those properties zoned
RA (Residential Agricultural) outside of a subdivision, shall be required to obtain a conditional usespecial use
permit and meet the following minimum standards:
1. Minimum acreage shall be fifteen (15) acres.
2. An undisturbed vegetative buffer shall be provided along all property lines that abut property with a
residential zoning classification, except where prohibited to provide access or utility easements. The
purpose of the buffer shall be to screen sight or sound of activities from adjacent and nearby
residential neighborhoods. The buffer shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet in width. Should
the property lack existing vegetation, a detailed landscaped plan shall be submitted and approved by
the development plan review department, prior to the submittal of a conditional usespecial use
application, and shall conform to the plant material requirements and specifications set forth in this
title. Existing vegetation within the buffer area should be preserved and enhanced where insufficient
to provide adequate screening, but not in excess of that which is required.
3. The landing strip/runway shall not be paved. The use of permeable or pervious pavement materials
shall be allowed.
4. The private airstrips, airports and helicopters [heliports] shall adhere to all applicable laws and
regulations of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA).
5. No commercial activities shall be allowed or permitted with any approved conditional usespecial use.
The following uses are prohibited: Flight instruction, aircraft storage (other than hangars for use by the
property owner), aircraft maintenance (other than by the property owner), aircraft fueling (other than
for use by the property owner), and other similar commercial airport activities.
6. Only one (1) airstrip per conditional usespecial use permit shall be allowed.
7. A maximum of two (2) airplane hangars may be allowed even in the absence of a primary structure to
any approved conditional usespecial use. Any hangars in excess of two (2) shall be required to obtain
separate approval from the mayor and city council, by the filing of a separate application.

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8. All hangars constructed shall be required to obtain a permit and approval from the director and shall
comply with any and all development and building regulations and standards.

3.2.6 Bed and breakfast facility (not in a subdivision).
A. The regulations below are intended to allow for a more efficient use of large (over three thousand five
hundred (3,500) square feet), older homes in residential areas if the neighborhood character is reserved to
maintain both the residential neighborhood experience and the bed and breakfast experience. These
regulations enable owners to maintain large residential structures in a manner that keeps them primarily in
residential uses and provides an alternative form of lodging for visitors who prefer a residential setting. An
approved conditional usespecial use permit is required for all bed and breakfast facilities within the RR
zoning district.
B. The dwelling must be a minimum of ten (10) years old before a bed and breakfast facility is allowed. The
individual or family operating the facility must occupy the house as their primary residence.
C. Bed and breakfast facilities may have nonresident employees for such activities as booking rooms and food
preparation. Hired services for normal maintenance, repair, and care of the residence such as yard
maintenance are also permitted.
D. The following functions are permitted: Luncheons, banquets, parties, weddings, meetings, charitable
fundraising, commercial or advertising activities, or other gatherings for direct or indirect compensation.
E. The site design standards that are set forth in the table below are required for bed and breakfast facilities
(not in a subdivision).
Standards for Bed and Breakfast Facilities
Development Feature Standard
Maximum number of bedrooms Six
Maximum floor area which the bed 50 percent
and breakfast use may occupy
within the primary structure, in
relation to the homeowner's area
Outdoor lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Drop-off and pick-up areas Designed and located away from residential areas, and separated from
parking areas by a landscaped strip

3.2.7 Cemeteries.
A. A cemetery may include one (1) or more of the following: a burial park for earth interments, a mausoleum
for vault or crypt interments, and a columbarium.
B. A cemetery may include a chapel or place of worship when it is operated in conjunction with, and within the
boundaries of, such cemetery.
C. Site design requirements are listed in the table below.
Standards for Cemeteries
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area:

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• Registered cemeteries (per Ten acres
State law)
• With a structure requiring a Two acres
building permit
• Without a structure requiring One acre
a building permit
Minimum setbacks for structures, storage, materials, equipment, or interment lots:
• Front yard 40 feet
• Side yard 20 feet
• Rear yard 20 feet
• Adjacent to a residentially 50 feet
zoned property
• Minimum road frontage 100 feet
Minimum buffer requirements:1
• Front property line None
• Side and rear property lines Pending
• Adjacent to State bodies of 75 feet2
water
• Access for existing cemeteries Must be provided and maintained
• Access for new cemeteries Easements are required

1 The buffer shall be designed to achieve a minimum height of six (6) feet within three (3) years after installation.

D. Location Requirements.
1. A cemetery shall not be located in a wetland, one-hundred-year floodplain, floodway, or flood hazard
area.
2. All new cemeteries shall be located a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) feet from a drinking water
well.
3. The cemetery shall be located below the elevation of known drinking water wells.
E. Off-Street Vehicle Queuing. Adequate off-street vehicle queuing space shall be provided for funeral
processions so that no vehicle stands in a dedicated right-of-way.
F. Access. Access to new cemeteries shall be provided from a city- or county-maintained roadway or State
highway. The entrance and exits to the cemetery shall be from the frontage street only.
G. Mausoleums and Columbaria. Mausoleums and columbaria may be located within the boundaries of
approved cemeteries, only. Mausoleums and columbaria shall have brick or stone facades.
H. Review and Approval Procedures.
1. A cemetery shall meet the requirements of this section. Upon approval, a final plat of the cemetery
shall be recorded.
2. A drainage plan must be submitted and approved by the director before cemetery approval may be
granted.
3. The owner of a cemetery shall notify the Henry County Health Department of the intent to build a
cemetery and shall submit a letter from the county health department identifying the location of the
cemetery in relation to any known drinking water wells as part of the application process.

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3.2.8 Centers for manufacturing, production, processing or assembly.
A. Purpose. Certain manufacturing, production, processing or assembly uses are permitted in the LI and HI
zoning districts, subject to the site design requirements of the zoning district. However, within this broad
group of uses certain uses are permitted within LI or HI only where supplemental site design standards are
met. This section sets forth those specific site design standards that are required in addition to the site
design standards of the zoning district in which the use is proposed.
B. Supplemental Standards. Supplemental standards for asphalt and concrete batch plants, central mixing
plants for cement, mortar and plaster and food processing plants are provided in the table below.
Standards for Asphalt and Concrete Batch Plants,
Central Mixing Plants and Food Processing
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area Two acres
Minimum building or structure 100 feet
setback from residentially zoned
properties
Buffers 40 feet wide
Vibration or electromagnetic Shall not be detected on adjacent properties
interference
Loading docks Screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right-of-way
Outside storage Screened from view from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.
Setback a minimum of 200 feet from any residentially zoned property.
Refuse and solid waste containers Enclosed, except for an access gate, and screened from view from
adjacent properties and the public right-of-way

3.2.9 Commercial greenhouses and plant nurseries.
A. Greenhouses and plant nurseries are permitted in the C2, C3, LI, and HI zoning districts subject to the site
design standards of the district and the supplemental standards set forth in this section.
B. Greenhouses and plant nurseries in the RR zoning district require a conditional usespecial use permit and
shall only sell plants grown on-site.
C. Site design standard for greenhouses and plant nurseries are provided in the table below.
Standards for Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area 1.25 acres
Outdoor storage and loading areas Setback from residential properties a
minimum of 75 feet.
Fully screened, by opaque fence or solid wall, from any view from
adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.
Storage of loose materials, such as Fully enclosed by a solid fence or solid wall. Stockpiles of loose materials
topsoil, compost, mulch, gravel, shall be limited in height to the height of the fence or wall.
and similar materials
Buffer 25 feet wide

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3.2.10 Electrical substations.
A. Electrical substations are permitted in any zoning district, subject to the dimensional standards for the
district and the supplemental standards set forth in this section.
B. An electrical substation shall be fully enclosed, on all sides with a solid fence except for a gate, or with a
landscaped buffer that meets the standards listed in the table below.
Standards for Electrical Substations
Development Feature Standard
Buffer requirement Standard
• Width 25 feet
• Number of trees One tree for each 25 linear feet of buffer
• Number of shrubs One large screening shrub for each eight linear feet, plus continuous
hedge consisting of double staggered rows of shrubs
• Plant materials Selected from list in Landscape plant materials standards [pending]

3.2.14 Gasoline service stations.
A. Gasoline service stations are permitted in the C-3 district and are a conditional usespecial use in the C-2
district, subject to the site design standards for the district, and the specific site design standards in this
section.
B. Gasoline service stations may include the following activities: sale of fuel, oil, lubricants, and similar
products; minor repair; sale of small automotive accessories; sale of food and sundries; convenience store;
restaurant drive-up windows; inspection stations for emissions; or car washes. Gasoline service stations shall
not include game rooms, game arcades, major repair shops, body shops, paint shops, or paint booths.
C. Gasoline service stations shall maintain a separation distance of four thousand five hundred (4,500) feet. This
distance requirements shall be measured from property line to property line of another gasoline service
station.
D. Design standards for gasoline service stations are shown in the table below.
Standards for Gasoline Service Stations
Development Feature Standard
Minimum setbacks:
Principal building and/or gas 40 feet
pumps and canopy, where side and
rear lot lines are abutting
residentially zoned property
Principal building, side and rear lot 25 feet
lines, all other zoning districts
Access requirements for corner lots Access drives shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the intersection of
street right-of-way lines
Buffer, adjacent to residentially Includes a solid wall or solid fence not less than six (6) feet in height in
zoned property addition to the standards set forth in this title.

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3.2.17 Nursing homes, assisted living, and hospice care facilities.
A. Persons seeking to operate such a facility must file a permit application with the city along with any fees
established by the city council.
B. Each permit application shall include an affidavit that the applicant either has applied for or will immediately
apply for the corresponding permit or authorization for the operation of the facility from the State of Georgia
Department of Community Health in accordance with its rules and regulations and the affidavit shall also
certify that the proposed facility will meet and be operated in conformance with all applicable State and
Federal laws and regulations and with all codes and regulations of the city.
C. All application forms and information submitted to the State of Georgia Department of Community Health
shall be submitted with the city permit application.
D. The director of community development may require clarification or additional information from the
applicant that is deemed necessary to determine whether operation will meet applicable laws, regulations
and development standards.
E. If the director of community development determines that an application to operate the facility is in
compliance with the applicable requirements, the director of community development shall approve the
application for a permit, but the permit for operation shall not be issued until the applicant has obtained the
corresponding permit or authorization for operation of the facility from the State of Georgia Department of
Community Health.
F. No permit for the operation of the facility shall be transferable.
G. No facility shall be operated without both a valid permit from the city and a valid license from the State of
Georgia Department of Community Health.
H. No such facility shall be located within one thousand (1,000) feet of any other such facility, said distance to
be measured in a straight line from the closest property lines upon which each facility is located.
I. All such facilities must provide at least eighty (80) square feet of personal living space per resident or that
amount required by the State of Georgia for the licensing of such facilities, whichever is greater.
J. No signs shall be permitted other than those permitted by the regulations of the zoning district within which
such facility is located.
K. Parking Requirement; One (1) for each three (3) dwelling units.
L. The site design standards presented in the table below are required for nursing homes, assisted living and
hospice care facilities.
Standards for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Hospice Care Facilities
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area One acre (not in a subdivision)
Minimum setbacks, side, and rear 50 feet
yards
Place of operation Freestanding structure, or within a religious facility if a conditional
usespecial use permit has been obtained
Number of children or adults Two or more to be operational
Hours of operation Required to be open for 24 hours (with 24-hour supervision required for
all residents)

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Parking One standard off-street parking space per one bedroom shall be provided

3.2.18 Home occupations.
A. A home occupation as defined by this section is permitted subject to the following requirements:
1. Only the residents of the dwelling may be engaged in the home occupation.
2. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental to the residential use of the dwelling and shall not
change the residential character of the building.
3. No display of products shall be visible from the street except agricultural products that are grown on
the premises in an RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. Only products that are produced on the
premises may be sold on the premises.
4. No signs shall be allowed for identifying the premises as a home occupation, except in the RR district.
Such signs may only advertise the items that are produced on the property.
5. Use of a dwelling for a home occupation shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of one (1) floor.
6. No interior or exterior alterations that are inconsistent with the residential use of the building shall be
permitted.
7. The home occupation shall not constitute a nuisance to the community.
8. No outside storage of materials to be used in connection with a home occupation is permitted, except
in an RR district. To the extent that large or hazardous materials are used by a home occupation, the
applicant shall be required to store such materials at a site other than the home occupation, consistent
with applicable zoning and land use laws.
9. No accessory buildings shall be used in connection with the home occupation, except in an RR district,
unless it is approved as a conditional usespecial use and then in a residential district only. The use of an
accessory building shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The accessory building shall maintain a residential appearance.
b. No business activities involving in-person contacts with customers shall be conducted between
the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
c. No automotive painting, body work, salvage, major automotive, or heavy equipment repairs are
to be conducted.
d. No machinery or equipment shall be used which generates noise that is detectable outside the
accessory structure.
10. Applicants shall not be allowed to have customers visit the home occupation, except as follows:
a. The conduct of a home occupation involving rendering of services, such as those listed below, will
be allowed subject to the following limitation(s):
i. Instruction in music and similar subjects shall be limited to two (2) students at a time,
subject to the restrictions for certain types of businesses.
ii. Beauty shops, barber shops, manicurists and similar occupations shall be limited to (2)
customers at a time.
b. Any service provider conducting a home occupation under this section shall not be allowed to
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c. Nothing in this section shall preclude the owner of a home occupation from meeting customers
at a site other than the home occupation, consistent with applicable zoning and land use laws.
11. Only passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, vans, and trailers that are pulled by such vehicles may be used
in connection with the management of a home occupation. Trailers shall be stored in a garage or
accessory structure when they are not in use, and no vehicle or trailer shall feature commercial
advertising or marks identifying a commercial use of said vehicle.
12. Beauty shops, barber shops, manicurists, and similar services that are conducted as home occupations
are subject to the requirements for restricted businesses. They shall be limited to two (2) chairs
(stations) and one (1) shampoo chair (station).
13. No more than two (2) non-transient guests may be boarded at any one (1) time as a home occupation.
14. The following and similar uses shall be considered to be home occupations, provided that they follow
the minimum standards described in this section: Attorney, addressing service, art instruction, beauty
and barber shop, dentist, doctor, drafting and surveying, dressmaking, insurance agent, manufacturers'
representative, music teacher, notary public, photographer, real estate agent, tax services, and
consultant.
15. All home occupations shall obtain an occupational tax certificate, or business license, from the city. The
city clerk is hereby authorized to accept applications and either grant the same if an applicant
demonstrates compliance with the requirements of this section or refer the matter to the mayor and
city council for action.
16. Agricultural activities that are associated with the raising of crops and farm animals on properties
which are over three (3) acres in size shall not be subject to the requirements for home occupations.
17. The city reserves the right to establish sanitation rates for home occupations that are higher than those
for residential customers generally. All home occupations shall pay for sanitation services at the higher
rate, and in a timely manner, or face the revocation of a previously-issued occupational tax certificate,
denial of the rights to engage in a home occupation in the future, or any other civil penalties that are
authorized by law.
B. Family Day Care Centers Prohibited. Family day care centers, as are defined in this unified development
code, shall hereafter be strictly prohibited within the City of Stockbridge.

3.2.21 Keeping or raising of livestock.
The keeping or raising of all farm animals or fowl and use of private stables shall be limited to property
located within the RR zoning district with a conditional usespecial use permit and must have a minimum lot area of
three (3) acres. The keeping or raising of animals or fowl shall be subject to all regulations of the Henry County
Health Department and the Henry County Animal Control Ordinance.

3.2.22 Livestock processing and feedlots.
Livestock processing and feedlots shall meet applicable State and Federal standards for confinement feeding
operations. A buffer one hundred (100) feet in width is required on all side and rear property lines.

3.2.23 Lodges and event facilities.
A. Lodges and event facilities are permitted in the OI and C3 (standalone building only), DT, and PUD zoning
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assembly uses. Lodges and event facilities are permitted with an approved conditional usespecial use permit
within the LI and HI zoning districts, subject to the standards of the zoning district. An approved conditional
usespecial use is also required within the RR zoning district, subject to the supplemental standards set forth
in this section.
B. Functions, including luncheons, banquets, parties, weddings, meetings, charitable fundraising, commercial or
advertising activities, or other gatherings for direct or indirect compensation are permitted.
C. The site design standards that are set forth below.
Standards for Lodges and Event Facilities
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area Two acres
Minimum lot width 200 feet
Outdoor lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Drop-off and pick-up areas Designed and located away from residential areas
Separated from parking areas

3.2.24 Mass assembly centers and grounds (fairgrounds, outdoor amusements,
amphitheaters, convention centers, civic centers, rodeos, armories, places of
worship, and athletic fields).
A. As used in this zoning ordinance of the City of Stockbridge, Georgia, a place of assembly is a structure,
portion of a structure, or area (either indoor or outdoor), designed primarily for people to gather to observe
or participate in a single event or series of events. Places of assembly primarily consist of:
1. Places of religious worship;
2. Conference centers;
3. Funeral homes;
4. Auditoriums;
5. Stadiums and coliseums;
6. Movie theaters;
7. Concert halls;
8. Dance halls;
9. Movie, television and radio studios admitting an audience;
10. Private commercial/vocational schools (including martial arts or dance studios, and technical or
vocational training); and
11. Clubs and/or lodges.
B. The following uses are not considered places of assembly for purposes of the UDC of the City of Stockbridge,
Georgia:
1. Public libraries;
2. Hospitals, clinics and/or medical offices;

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3. Nursing homes;
4. Flea markets;
5. Transit stations;
6. Restaurants;
7. Recreational facilities without spectator seating.
C. Subject to all conditions of the underlying zoning district and the conditions below, the following specific
type(s) of place of assembly are permitted by right in the commercial and industrial zoning districts of the
city:
1. Places of religious worship;
2. Movie theaters;
3. Concert halls;
4. Private commercial/vocational schools (including martial arts or dance studios, and technical or
vocational training); and
5. Clubs and/or lodges.
D. Subject to subsection B. above and all conditions of any underlying zoning district places of assembly shall be
conditional uses in all other zoning districts.
E. In the event that any place of assembly is designed to serve more than fifty (50) persons at any given time
(whether or not the place of assembly is actually occupied by more than fifty (50) persons), the parcel shall:
1. Be located on a lot fronting a major thoroughfare; and
2. Be located on a tract of land not less than two (2) acres in area and having a street frontage of not less
than two hundred (200) feet. In the case of parcels of land containing multiple tenants, the total land
area shall be prorated among the tenant spaces based on square footage of each tenant space. In such
cases, the prorated area for the place of assembly shall be not less than two (2) acres in area.
FE. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to amend or otherwise alter any life safety code or any other
provision of this Code unless expressly provided for herein.
GF. Fairgrounds, outdoor amusements, amphitheaters, civic centers, convention centers, rodeos, and armories
may be approved as a conditional use in RR, C-2, C-3, LI, and HI districts. Such facilities shall also meet the
requirements of the applicable zoning district; of any applicable overlay district; of the assembly use
regulations; and the additional site design standards that are set forth in this section.are also considered
mass assembly centers.
HG. Fairgrounds, outdoor amusements, and amphitheaters at which activities occur primarily outdoors shall also
meet the site design standards of the table below.
Standards for Fairgrounds, Outdoor Amusements, and Amphitheaters
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area, including Two acres
structures and associated parking
Minimum setbacks for buildings:
• Abutting residential zoning 200 feet
districts
• Abutting nonresidential 100 feet
zoning districts

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Minimum setback for outdoor
stage or performance area:
• Abutting residential zoning 600 feet
districts
• Abutting nonresidential 200 feet
zoning districts
Minimum setback for parking lots 200 feet
and access drives, when abutting
residential zoning districts:
Parking lot design Aisles may be paved; spaces may be paved, grass, dirt, or gravel
Minimum buffer 50 feet wide buffer specified in this title, plus a wall with noise abatement
features
Lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Loudspeakers or paging systems Designed, installed, and used such that they are in accordance with the
city noise ordinance
Outside storage and loading areas Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 200 feet from any residentially zoned property
Refuse and solid waste containers Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines
Sanitation facilities, temporary or Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
permanent of-way
Setback a minimum of 200 feet from all property lines
Vibration or electromagnetic Shall not be detectable on adjacent properties
interference

HI. Outdoor amusements include such activities as miniature golf, carnivals or midway rides, pony rides,
climbing walls, tracks for go-carts and similar vehicles, and other tourist-oriented rides and amusements.
Temporary activities or special events that include outdoor amusements are also regulated in subsection
3.2.39.
1. Outdoor amusements may be freestanding, or two (2) or more amusements may be combined on a
unified development site.
2. Outdoor amusements may include accessory uses, such as snack shops or food stands, gift shops, ice
cream stands, or similar uses, provided that such uses are not open to the public without entrance to
the outdoor amusement.
3. Site design standards for outdoor amusements are shown in the table below.
Standards for Outdoor Amusements
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area Two acres
Minimum setback for buildings:
• Abutting residential zoning 200 feet
districts
• Abutting nonresidential 100 feet
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Minimum setback for parking lots 100 feet
and access drives, when abutting
residential zoning districts
Minimum buffer 35 feet wide buffer, plus a fence or wall
Lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Loudspeakers or paging systems Designed, installed, and used such that they are in accordance with the
city noise ordinance
Outside storage and loading areas Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 200 feet from any residentially zoned property
Refuse and solid waste containers Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines
Sanitation facilities, temporary or Screened from view from adjacent properties and from the public right-
permanent of-way
Setback a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines

IJ. Convention centers, civic centers, centers for performing arts and armories (where activities occur primarily
indoors) shall meet the site design standards in the table below.
Standards for Convention, Civic, and Performing Arts Centers and Armories
Development Feature Standard
Minimum land area 5 acres
Minimum setback for buildings:
• Abutting residential zoning 100 feet
districts
• Abutting nonresidential 50 feet
zoning districts
Minimum setback for parking lots 100 feet
and access drives, when abutting
residential zoning districts
Access management traffic flow Designed to avoid residential and local streets
Minimum buffer 25-foot-wide buffer
Lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Loudspeakers or paging systems Designed, installed, and used such that they are in accordance with the
city noise ordinance
Outside storage and loading areas Fully screened from view from adjacent properties and the public right-
of-way
Setback a minimum of 100 feet from residentially zoned property
Vibration or electromagnetic Shall not be detectable on adjacent properties
interference

KJ. Places of Worship and Similar Religious Facilities. shall meet the Religious facilities, together with specified
accessory uses and structures, are permitted in the OI zoning districts subject to the standards of the zoning
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conditional use in the RR, SR, C-1 and C-3 zoning districts, subject to the standards of the district and the
supplemental standards that are set forth in this section. These facilities are not permitted in strip mall
buildings or similarly constructed properties. S site design standards for places of worship and similar
religious facilities are provided in the table below.
Standards for Places of Worship and Similar Religious Facilities
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area, including Two acres
structures and associated parking
Road frontage 200 feet
Buffers (sides and rear) 20 feet
Building materials Brick, stone, stucco, glass, cement fiberboard or masonry materials
compatible in the surrounding area
Building setbacks 50 feet from all property lines

1. Uses and activities other than worship shall be considered accessory uses and shall be clearly ancillary
to the primary use. Such uses and activities shall be limited to the following:
a. Religious instruction or similar instruction or study which is typically associated with the religion;
b. Offices to support the establishment;
c. Child or adult day care center (not on residentially-zoned property);
d. Private academic school;
e. Fellowship hall, with or without a kitchen (which may also be known as a community center,
activity hall, or life center);
f. Recreation facilities, including athletic fields;
g. Individual meeting spaces; and
h. Parsonage.
2. All accessory uses are subject to the following requirements:
a. The facility housing the accessory use shall meet all local, State, or Federal standards.
b. The operator of the accessory use shall obtain any licenses that are required to conduct the
accessory use. Any approval of the accessory use shall be contingent upon the receipt of all
licenses.
c. Loudspeaker or paging systems shall be located to ensure that they cannot be heard at the
property line of adjacent properties.
d. All outdoor activities shall occur no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m.
e. Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not cause glare on any
abutting property.
f. Outdoor play or activity areas shall be no closer than fifty (50) feet from any residential property
line.
3. Child day care centers, adult day care centers, preschools, or child nursery uses are allowable accessory
uses, subject to the following standards:

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a. The total floor area that is allocated to the child day care center, adult day care center,
preschool, or nursery uses shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area on the site.
The calculation of total floor area that is allocated to the uses shall be cumulative and shall
include all child day care, adult day care, preschool, and nursery facilities, as well as related
mechanical and support facilities.
b. An off-street drop-off area for persons who are served by the facility shall be provided. The
entrance and vehicle drop-off points shall not be located on a street providing primary access to
residences, unless such street is classified as a collector or arterial.
4. Private academic schools are allowable accessory uses subject to the following standards:
a. The total floor area that is allocated to the school shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total
floor area on the site. The calculation of the total floor area that is allocated to the school shall
include all classrooms, school library, school offices, teacher work areas, and the like, including
related mechanical and support facilities.
b. Notwithstanding provision number 5. below, the total floor area that is allocated to the school
may exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total floor area on the site, provided that the area that
is allocated to the school meets the requirements of subsection 3.2.33.
c. The entrance and vehicle drop-off points for students shall not be located on a street providing
primary access to residences, unless such street is classified as a collector or arterial.
5. A fellowship hall is an allowable accessory use, provided that the total floor area which is allocated to
the fellowship hall, including related mechanical and support facilities, shall not exceed thirty-five
percent (35%) of the total floor area on the site.
6. One (1) dwelling unit to serve as a parsonage may be established, subject to the following standards:
a. The lot area within the parcel that is developed for religious uses and facilities to be devoted to
the dwelling unit ("parsonage lot") shall have a minimum area of eight thousand (8,000) square
feet. The parsonage lot shall be used exclusively for the dwelling unit, and it shall not include any
primary or other accessory use that is allowable on the site. The parsonage lot shall not be used
for any support activity to the primary or accessory uses, such as outdoor play areas, storage, or
parking, other than as specifically provided for herein.
b. The maximum lot coverage for the parsonage lot shall be thirty-five percent (35%).
c. Two (2) parking spaces shall be provided within the parsonage lot.
d. The maximum building height on the parsonage lot shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
e. The parsonage lot may contain children's outdoor play equipment in a size and quantity that is
typical of residential uses.
f. The parsonage lot may contain a residential swimming pool, which is fully enclosed, and attached
to the dwelling.
7. A specific parking plan shall be provided. This plan shall identify the principal use and each accessory
use that is proposed on the site. The parking plan shall indicate the hours of operation and the peak
times of use (parking demand) for the primary use, as well as for and each accessory use on the site.
The parking standards for the principal use and each accessory use shall be identified based upon
unified development code requirements that are set forth in Section 4.7, Parking Requirements. The
parking plan may propose reduced or shared parking, as set forth in subsection 4.7.8. The parking plan
shall indicate areas that are designated for overflow parking during times of extraordinary use (such as
festival or holiday periods).

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8. For religious facilities that exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet in total floor area, excluding the
parsonage, if any, the minimum setback from any property line that is otherwise required shall
increase five (5) feet for each two thousand (2,000) square feet, or portion thereof, over ten thousand
(10,000) square feet.
LK. Athletic fields may be located in any zoning district, and they shall meet the site design standards in the table
below.
Standards for Athletic Fields
Development Feature Standard
Minimum site area, including One acreTwo acres
structures and associated parking
Road frontage 100 feet
Buffers (sides and rear) 20 feet
Building materials Brick, stone, stucco, glass, cement fiberboard or masonry materials
compatible with structures in the surrounding area
Building setbacks 50 feet from all property lines
Lighting Exterior lighting shall be downcast of moderate brightness and shall not
cause glare on any abutting property
Loudspeakers or paging systems Designed, installed, and used such that they are in accordance with the
city noise ordinance
Parking lot design Aisles may be paved. Spaces may be paved, grass, dirt, or gravel.

3.2.25 Mines and quarries.
A. The development of natural resources, including removal of minerals and other natural materials, together
with necessary buildings and machinery, is allowed in the HI zoning district, subject to applicable law and the
supplemental standards of this section.
B. Where an existing quarry is proposed for extension or expansion beyond the property lines of the quarry
area, such extension or expansion shall be considered as a new operation, subject to the standards that are
set forth in this section.
C. The area where mining or quarrying operations are conducted shall be fully enclosed with a fence or wall,
and they must meet the following requirements:
1. The fence or wall shall be located at least ten (10) feet from the edge of any excavation.
2. The fence or wall shall be designed and installed to ensure safety and security of the site, and to
prevent any entrance to the site by animals and unauthorized persons.
D. Product piles, spoil piles, or any other accumulation of by-products shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in
height above the original contour of the site.
E. Roads within the excavation site shall be surfaced with a dust-free material.
F. A mining land use plan, conforming to the requirements of Federal and State law, shall be required prior to
the approval of any mining or quarrying activity.

3.2.26 Reserved.

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3.2.27 Outside storage.
A. The following activities are only permitted in the C-3, LI, and HI zoning districts.
B. The outside storage of machinery and equipment, service areas for vehicles in need of major service or
repair, and materials for construction or distribution.
C. Outside storage involving machinery and equipment is only permitted on lots in the RR zoning district that
are not within a subdivision, and which have a minimum lot area of two (2) acres, provided that such storage
is not visible from the public right-of-way.
D. Outside storage shall be located within a rear yard or side yard.
E. Outside storage shall be fully concealed with a solid fence, in addition to any buffer requirements set forth in
title.
F. Outside storage of parts and materials, service areas, refuse, or work areas shall be maintained in a neat and
orderly manner.
G. No materials shall be stored within any required buffers.
H. No outside storage of seafaring containers shall be allowed.

3.2.28 Personal care homes, group homes, and boarding home having two or less persons.
Each personal care home, boarding home, and group home having two (2) or less persons shall be subject to
the following requirements:
A. All regulated facilities shall comply with State laws and regulations and acquire applicable State
licenses for operation.
B. The exterior appearance of any residential structure for which a personal care home, boarding home,
or group home is approved, shall be maintained as a residential structure and no signs shall be erected.
C. Meet all regulations as identified in the adopted building code and adopted fire code.
D. Meet all parking standards.
E. All facilities must apply for and receive a city business license.
Standards for Personal Care Homes, Group Homes and Boarding Homes
Having Two or Less Persons
Development Feature Standard
Distance from similar facility At least one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet
Fence requirement In residential districts—Properties must be fenced in the rear yard
Building requirement Must not be within a subdivision

3.2.29 Personal care homes, group homes, and boarding home having three or more persons.
Each personal care home, boarding home, and group home having three (3) or more persons shall apply for
and obtain a conditional usespecial use permit from the city council and comply with the following requirements:
A. All regulated facilities shall comply with State laws and regulations and acquire applicable State
licenses for operation.

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B. The exterior appearance of any residential structure for which a personal care home, boarding home,
or group home is approved, shall be maintained as a residential structure and no signs shall be erected.
C. Meet all regulations as identified in the adopted building code and adopted fire code.
D. Meet all parking standards as identified.
E. All facilities must apply for and receive a city business license.
Standards for Personal Care Homes, Group Homes and Boarding Homes
Having Three or More Persons
Development Feature Standard
Minimum lot size Residential—One (1) acre
Commercial—Thirty thousand (30,000) square feet
Distance from similar facility At least one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet
Building requirement Must not be within a subdivision

3.2.32 Salvage yards or junkyards and wrecker services (with storage area).
A. Salvage yards and junkyards are permitted in the HI zoning districts, subject to the standards of the district
and the supplemental standards in this section. In addition, salvage yards shall be required to have a
minimum lot size of two (2) acres.
B. The site design standards for salvage yards and junkyards are set forth in the table below.
Standards for Salvage Yards and Junkyards
Development Feature Standard
Minimum setback 200 feet from all abutting property lines
Screening (fence) required Solid wall or solid fence
Minimum height Six feet
Minimum setback 100 feet from all property lines
Storage of salvaged or junk Shall not exceed the height of the fence or wall
materials
Buffers 40 feet on all property lines

C. Sanitary landfills shall not be permitted.
D. Wrecker services (with storage areas) are a conditional usespecial use in the HI zoning districts, subject to
the standards of the districts and the supplemental standards of this section.
E. The site design standards for wrecker services (with storage areas) are set forth in the table below.
Standards for Wrecker Services (with storage areas)
Development Feature Standard
Minimum lot size 2 acres
Screening requirements for storage Solid wall or solid fence
area Six feet
Minimum height
Placement Behind the rear drip line of the office/primary structure.

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Minimum buffer 30 feet wide for any portion of property adjacent to residential or
commercially zoned property.
15 feet for any portion of property adjacent to industrial zoned property.
Storage of vehicles Towed vehicles shall be stored within an enclosed, secured area which is
not accessible to the public. No wrecked vehicles shall be stacked within
the storage area. Storage of non-business-related vehicles is prohibited.
Storage areas must be, at a minimum, covered with gravel.
Minimum size of office/primary 1,000 square feet, providing restroom facilities and reception area.
structure
Building materials Masonry front facade.
Off-street parking requirements One space for each 10,000 square feet of site area or portion thereof, and
one space for every 300 square feet of professional office space. All
required off-street parking shall be located outside of any secured vehicle
storage area. Driveway/entrance and public parking area outside of
storage areas shall be paved with a dust-free surface.

3.2.40 Truck stops.
A. Truck stops (or truck service centers) are a conditional usespecial use in the HI zoning district only, subject to
the site design standards for the district, any overlay district, and the specific site design standards in this
section.
B. Truck stops may include the following activities and uses: Sale of fuel, oil, lubricants, and similar products;
sale of small automotive accessories; sale of food and sundries; convenience store; restaurant drive-up
windows; inspection stations for emissions; or truck wash. Truck stops shall not include repair shops, body
shops, paint shops, or paint booths.
C. Design standards for truck stops are indicated in the table below.
Standards for Truck Stops
Development Feature Standard
Minimum setbacks:
• Abutting residentially-zoned 60 feet
property—Principal building and/or
gas pumps and canopy, where side
and rear lot lines
• Abutting nonresidential 40 feet
zoning districts—Principal building,
side and rear lot lines
Access requirements for corner lots Access drives shall be a minimum of 40 feet from the intersection of
street right-of-way lines
Buffer, adjacent to residentially 40 feet wide, plus a solid wall or solid fence not less than six feet in height
zoned property

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4.6 Buffer requirements.

4.6.1 Applicability.
Buffers shall be required between dissimilar districts or uses in accordance with the provisions of the zoning
ordinance or as a condition of zoning, conditional usespecial use, or variance approval.

4.6.2 Location, measurement, and design of buffers.
A. Buffers shall meet the minimum width requirements contained in the zoning ordinance, except as authorized
to be reduced by the applicable buffer reduction process, as follows:
1. As specified in the "Buffer Area Standards Table"; or
2. As specified in a residential zoning district for a permitted nonresidential use (e.g. a church, temple,
synagogue, etc.); or
3. As required by a condition of zoning, conditional usespecial use, or variance approval.
B. Buffers shall be natural, undisturbed, and free of encroachments except as authorized by a condition of
zoning, special use or variance approval, or as authorized herein, and shall contain the existing tree cover
and vegetation as well as any supplemental plantings or replantings as may be required.
C. Buffers shall be located on the outer perimeter of a lot or parcel, parallel to the lot or parcel boundary line.
Buffers shall not occupy any portion of an existing, dedicated, or reserved public or private street, or right-of-
way.
D. Buffers required alongside property lines shall extend to a street right-of-way line unless otherwise required
by the director in order to observe the sight distance requirements contained in the development
regulations, or as authorized by a condition of zoning, special use, or variance approval.
E. In situations where the required buffer width is partially or completely contained within an existing
easement (e.g. power or natural gas transmission, etc.), the screening requirements of this unified
development code shall be met outside of the easement area, to ensure a continuous buffer.
F. Buffer width is measured from the property line.
G. Buffer plantings shall be designed taking into consideration existing conditions, including, but not limited to,
soils, topography, streams, and existing vegetation. Native vegetation shall be used for landscaping and
buffering unless the applicant demonstrates that the use of non-native, drought-resistant plants would best
serve the site and advance the objectives of this section.
H. Buffers shall be maintained, in perpetuity, by the property owner.

5.10 Variances for signs.
This section shall provide the exclusive procedures for granting variances to the requirements of this article
for signs.
A. Limitations. The planning and zoning commissionmayor and city council shall be allowed to grant
variances where a hardship has been demonstrated pursuant to the city's zoning ordinance. Said

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variance or variances may only be granted as to number, setback, building material, size or sign style.
Variances may not be granted for sign height.
B. Timing. The city council shall hear and decide upon a variance within ninety (90) days of the submission
of a complete and accurate application.
C. The mere existence of a nonconforming sign shall not constitute a valid reason to grant a variance.
D. The city council shall consider the following factors:
1. The size of buildings constructed on the subject lot;
2. The number of different tenants occupying the buildings;
3. Whether there exist extraordinary and exceptional conditions pertaining to the property in
question resulting from its size, shape, or topography that are not applicable to other lands or
structures in the area;
4. Whether granting a variance requested would confer upon the property of the applicant any
significant privileges that are denied to other similar properties. Furthermore, peculiar conditions
or circumstances which are the result of actions of the current or former owner(s) of the
property covered by the application cannot be considered as grounds to justify a variance.

6.1.6 Regulation of specific nonconforming structures.
A. Mobile/Manufactured Homes.
1. All mobile/manufactured homes located in a mobile home development shall provide documentation
of compliance with the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act or compliance with
specifications presented by the American National Standards Institute. Existing mobile homes within
mobile home developments not in compliance with either of these standards shall be deemed
nonconforming.
2. An existing, nonconforming mobile/manufactured home that was lawfully permitted prior to the
effective date of this unified development code may be replaced with a newnother mobile home of the
same size meeting the requirement set forth in paragraph A.1., above, provided the replacement is
done so and the requirements of this chapter within 12 monthssixty (60) calendar days of the date of
removal of the existing mobile home and all conditions and requirements of O.C.G.A § 36-66-7 et seq
are met.

7.3 Authority.

7.3.1 Applications subject to the planning commission.
A. The following applications shall be reviewed by the planning commission and recommendations provided to
the mayor and city council.
1. Rezoning of property and amendments to the official zoning map.

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2. Amendments to the unified development code.
3. Amendments to the comprehensive plan and associated future land use map.
4. Variances.
5. Conditional useSpecial uses.
6. Modifications to conditions placed on conditional usespecial uses, variances and rezonings.

Chapter 9 ZONING AMENDMENTS

9.1 Application requirements.

9.1.1 Pre-application conference.
A. The purpose of the pre-application conference is to provide an opportunity for the applicant to consult with
city staff for advice and assistance prior to preparation of any zoning application. This will enable the
applicant to become familiar with the approval process, required documents, the comprehensive plan, and
public hearing standards that may affect the proposed development.
B. The intent of this unified development code is that all procedural and development requirements be
identified during the pre-application conference. However, no person may rely upon any comment
concerning a proposed development, or any expression of any nature about the proposal, made by a
participant at the pre-application conference, as a representation or implication that the proposal will be
ultimately approved or rejected in any form. Additionally, failure of a participant to identify any applicable
requirement or condition shall not preclude the city from requiring an applicant to comply with such
requirement or condition.

9.1.2 Amendment application.
After the pre-application conference, the applicant shall provide the following information for a map
amendment (rezoning) or conditional usespecial use permit:
1. The City of Stockbridge application for zoning.
2. Proof of ownership.
3. When the applicant is a representative of the property owner, a notarized statement authorizing the
representative to act as an agent of the property owner with regard to the application and associated
procedures.
4. Applicant campaign disclosure form (for applicant/owner, agent and/or attorney).
5. A property survey conducted no more than five (5) years prior to the filing of the application,
containing the legal description, boundaries, land area, notation whether any portion of the property is
within a floodplain and existing improvements located on the site. Where two (2) or more parcels are
included within a proposed development, the survey shall include all parcels that are part of the
proposed development, including all phases. The survey shall be prepared and sealed by a surveyor
registered in the State of Georgia. If the survey is older than five (5) years, the survey must be certified
by a surveyor registered in the State of Georgia as to whether changes have or have not been made to
the property.

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6. A letter of intent stating the reasons for the zoning map amendment, including a detailed description
of any proposed development for which the rezoning is sought.
7. A vicinity map indicating the location of the site proposed for development.
8. A concept plan containing the information set forth below:
a. Project name.
b. Vicinity map showing zoning districts and existing land use within five hundred (500) feet of the
boundaries of the site.
c. Total area in acres and square feet.
d. Current and proposed zoning classification, together with a summary of the applicable
development standards for the proposed zoning district.
e. Natural features, including topography at ten-foot intervals, surface drainage, surface waters,
floodplains, watershed areas, groundwater recharge areas, general location of wetlands, and the
general location of wooded areas.
f. General location of existing and proposed roads and utility rights-of-way or easements.
g. Location of existing property lines within the development site.
h. General location of existing and proposed development by type of use.
i. Proposed residential density and dwelling unit types, if applicable.
j. Location of proposed open spaces, recreational areas, and public buildings and uses, indicating
those areas reserved or dedicated for public use.
9. General plan for the provision of utilities and infrastructure, including the following:
a. A report or letter from the city or Henry County Water and Sewer Authority indicating the
availability of water and sewer and a report or letter from the Henry County Environmental
Health Department indicating septic suitability if sewer is not available.
10. Architectural renderings or building plans, as determined by the community development director.
11. Proof of payment of fees.

9.1.3 Determination of completeness.
A. All applications shall be complete before acceptance for review and decision-making. A determination of
completeness is a determination that all required documents and plans have been submitted in sufficient
number, and that all fees have been paid. A determination of completeness is not a determination of
compliance with substantive standards and criteria.
B. If the director determines that the application is not complete, the director shall send notice to the applicant
identifying the deficiencies. The applicant shall have thirty (30) calendar days from the date of notice to
correct the deficiencies. Until the applicant corrects the deficiencies, no further action shall be taken for
processing the application. If the applicant fails to correct the deficiencies within the thirty-day period, the
application shall be deemed withdrawn, and fees shall be forfeited.
C. If the director determines that the application is complete, the application shall be processed for review and
action.

9.2 Procedural requirements.

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9.2.1 Requirements for amending the official zoning map (rezoning).
A. Requirements. The official zoning map may be amended by the mayor and city council on its own motion, on
recommendation from the planning commission, or by approval by the mayor and city council of an
application from a property owner. An adopted zoning resolution shall be an amendment to the official
zoning map.
B. Official Application. The applicant shall submit the rezoning application and associated documents as
identified in subsection 9.1.2, Amendment Application.
C. Action by the Director.
1. The director shall make a determination of application completeness.
2. The director shall prepare a staff report addressing the following issues, in priority:
a. Consistency with the comprehensive plan.
b. The relation that the proposed amendment bears to the purpose of the overall zoning scheme
with due consideration given to whether or not the proposed change will help carry out the
purposes of this unified development code.
c. Potential positive effects of the amendment on the character of the proposed zoning district, a
particular piece of property, neighborhood, a particular area, or the community.
d. The physical conditions of the site relative to its capability to be developed as requested,
including topography, drainage, access, and size and shape of the property.
e. The impact upon adjacent property owners shall the request be approved.
f. The potential impact of the proposed amendment on city infrastructure, including water and
sewerage systems.
g. The impact of the proposed amendment on adjacent thoroughfares and pedestrian and vehicular
circulation and traffic volumes.
h. The merits of the requested change in zoning relative to any other guidelines and policies for
development that the planning commission and mayor and city council may use in furthering the
objectives of the comprehensive plan.
i. The capacity of the site to be developed as presently zoned.
D. CZIM. A community zoning information meeting is required pursuant to section 9.2.10 Community Zoning
Information Meeting (CZIM).
ED. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the mayor
and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
FE. Planning Commission Recommendation.
1. The application shall be submitted to the planning commission for review at a public hearingmeeting.
2. The planning commission shall review the application according to the published schedule.
3. The planning commission shall submit its report with comments and recommendations according to
the published schedule. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be submitted to the
mayor and city council. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be of an advisory
nature and shall not be binding on the mayor and city council.

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4. In making its recommendation, the planning commission may recommend approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. Findings shall be set forth in official minutes of the planning commission.
GF. Mayor and City Council Action.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the application for rezoning at a public hearing.
2. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the findings
and recommendations of the planning commission.
3. In deciding upon any application for an amendment to the official zoning map, the mayor and city
council may, on their own motion or upon the suggestion of the applicant, or on consideration of the
recommendations of the planning commission, grant the application subject to certain conditions
necessary to promote and protect the health, safety, and general welfare.
4. The mayor and city council may include conditions of zoning which they deem necessary in order to
make the requested action acceptable and consistent with the proposed uses of the district(s) involved
and to further the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. Such conditions:
a. Shall only be valid if they are included in the motion approving the amendment of adoption.
b. Shall be permanent conditions of approval unless a lesser period of time is specified in the
amendment.
c. Shall be required of the property owner and subsequent owners as a condition of their use of the
property.
d. Shall be permitted and continuously enforced by the community development director in the
same manner as any other provision of this unified development code.
5. Prior to a final vote being taken upon any application for an amendment to the official zoning map for
which such conditions shall be imposed, such conditions shall be announced at the public hearing and
made a part of the motion to approve. If such conditions are found to be unacceptable, the applicant
may withdraw or request a postponement. Upon such withdrawal, the applicant shall not be permitted
to re-file the same zoning map amendment for the same property until twelve (12) months has elapsed
from the date of withdrawal.
6. If the zoning decision of the mayor and city council is for the rezoning of property and the amendment
to accomplish the rezoning is defeated by the mayor and city council, then the same property shall not
again be considered for rezoning until the expiration of at least twelve (12) months immediately
following the defeat of the rezoning by the mayor and city council.

9.2.2 Standards governing the exercise of zoning powers.
A. In ruling upon any application for a zoning map amendment, or any other zoning decision, the mayor and
council shall act in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the city. In doing so,
they will consider one (1) or more of the following standards of review which are relevant to the application:
1. Whether the proposal is consistent and/or compatible with the city's plans, goals and objectives
reflected in the city's comprehensive plan.
2. How the proposal impacts the purposes of the overall zoning scheme, and whether the proposed
change furthers the purposes of these zoning regulations. Applications for zoning amendments that do
not contain specific site plans carry a rebuttable presumption that the proposed change shall adversely
affect the zoning scheme.
3. How the proposal impacts the character of the zoning district, the particular piece of property,
neighborhoods, or the community.

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4. Whether the proposal creates an isolated district unrelated to adjacent properties and nearby districts.
5. How the proposal impacts the aesthetic character of existing and future uses of the property and the
surrounding area.
6. Whether the proposal is consistent with adjacent development densities and the density patterns
reflected in the comprehensive plan.
7. How the proposal impacts the public health, safety, and general welfare.
8. How the proposal impacts water, sewerage, other public facilities, or public services, and how the
proposed amendment impacts expenditures of public funds.
9. How the proposal impacts traffic safety and congestion.
10. How the proposal impacts environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, drainage, soil
erosion and sedimentation, flooding, air quality, water quality and quantity.
11. How the proposal impacts the provision of adequate light and air.
12. How the proposal impacts the value of adjacent property.
13. Whether there are substantial reasons why the property cannot be used in accordance with existing
regulations.
14. Preservation of the integrity of residential neighborhoods shall carry greater weight than other factors.
Where property fronts on a major thoroughfare and also adjoins an established residential
neighborhood, the factor of preservation of the residential area shall carry greater weight.
B. After hearing evidence at the zoning hearing, the mayor and council shall apply the evidence to the
standards of review in making their decision. The mayor and council are not required to consider every
criterion in the standards of review. The applicant carries the burden of proof that the proposed zoning map
amendment promotes the public health, safety, morality, or general welfare.
C. If the mayor and council determine from the evidence presented that the applicant has shown that the
proposed zoning map amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, or general welfare under the
standards of review, then the application shall be granted, subject to those reasonable conditions that may
be imposed by the mayor and council. Otherwise, such applications shall be denied.
D. In ruling upon any petition in which the petitioner has brought a challenge to the existing zoning
classification, the mayor and council shall follow these general lines of inquiry:
1. The existing uses and zoning of the subject and surrounding property.
2. The extent to which property values may be diminished by the particular zoning restrictions.
3. The extent to which the reduction of property values, if any, promotes the health, safety, morals, or
general welfare of the public.
4. The relative gain to the public, as compared to the hardship, if any, imposed upon the individual
property owner.
5. The suitability of subject property for development purposes as presently zoned.
6. The length of time the property, if vacant, has been vacant as zoned, considered in the context of land
development in the vicinity of the property.
E. The existing zoning classification shall be presumed to be valid; it shall be the responsibility of the applicant
to present evidence to rebut this presumption.

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F. If the mayor and council determine, from the evidence presented, that the existing zoning classification is
unduly burdensome to the applicant and is not offset by consideration of the public'’s health, safety, morals,
and general welfare, and consideration of the integrity of this chapter and of the official zoning map, the
mayor and council may impose any appropriate zoning classification, including allowable conditions, which
might be consistent with the considerations outlined in subsection (a) of this section.

9.2.3 ReservedRevocation. Commented [RK1]: City Council has the authority to do
this immediately upon adoption. There's no need to limit
A. Upon the expiration of eighteen (18) months from the date of approval for an amendment to the official that authority and put additional conditions in place that
zoning map (rezoning) for which development has been abandoned (abandonment shall be deemed to have could result in procedural due process violations.
occurred when no, or minimal, improvements have been made), the city council may rezone the property to
the previous zoning district or any other zoning classification with proper public notice and action as
described by this unified development code.
B. Upon abandonment of a development, the community development director shall contact the property
owner of the expiration of eighteen (18) months. Prior to the public hearing, the owner may provide the
director with any documentation for consideration by the city council. If official documentation is provided,
the city council shall pay reasonable consideration to the following occurrences:
1. Substantial monetary value placed into the development of the land;
2. A delay resulting from court action involving the property in question;
3. Non-availability of utilities or facilities resulting from government inaction; and
4. A delay in development resulting from receiving permitting and proper approval from a Federal or
State agency.

9.2.4 Requirements for modifications to approved zoning conditions and approved master
development plans.
A. Major modifications to zoning conditions include any changes to allowable uses, maximum density,
maximum intensity, or compatibility requirements attached to the zoning approval as conditions of approval.
The following procedure shall be followed:
1. An application shall be submitted containing details of the amendment requested, the situation giving
rise to the need for an amendment and accompanied by plans fully describing the nature and extent of
the amendment.
2. A staff report shall be prepared to address requirements listed in this section for the amended concept
plan and/or zoning conditions.
3. CZIM. A community zoning information meeting is required pursuant to section 9.2.10 Community
Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM).
43. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the
mayor and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
54. The planning commission shall review the application for an amended concept plan at a public
meeting. The planning commission shall consider the application for amended conditions placed on
conditional usespecial uses and/or variances and make a recommendation to mayor and city council
according to the procedure in Section 9.2.
65. The mayor and city council shall consider the application for amended zoning conditions and/or
concept plan at a public hearing according to the procedures in Section 9.4.

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B. Minor modifications include changes to dimensional design features as depicted on a concept plan. Such
dimensional design features as provided on a development plan shall generally conform to the conditions
depicted on the concept plan but shall be allowed to vary so long as the director determines that the
development plan is generally consistent with the concept plan conditions. The following information shall
be provided:
1. The development plan shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the site design features
depicted on the development plan that differ from the concept plan.
2. The description of the modifications shall also include an explanation of the need for the modification.
3. The development plan application will be processed as set forth in Section 8.4.
C. Requests to modify approved development plans may be approved by the director as set forth below:
1. An application shall be submitted containing details of the amendment requested, the situation giving
rise to the need for an amendment and accompanied by plans fully describing the nature and extent of
the amendment.
2. Review by the director shall follow the same procedures and address the same issues as for the original
application.

9.2.5 Requirements for conditional usespecial use permits.
A. Requirements. An application for a conditional usespecial use permit can be submitted by a property owner.
B. Official Application. The applicant shall submit the rezoning application and associated documents as
identified in subsection 9.1.2, Amendment Application.
C. Action by the Director.
1. The director shall make a determination of application completeness.
2. The director shall prepare a staff report addressing the following issues, in priority:
a. The proposed use shall not cause traffic congestion or conditions that will adversely affect nearby
properties.
b. The physical conditions of the site, including topography, drainage and size and shape, are
suitable for the proposed development.
c. Adequate public facilities are available to serve the proposed use.
d. The applicant has made a binding agreement for any specific limitations or conditions necessary
to protect the public interest and assure the continued beneficial use and enjoyment of nearby
properties or that no special limitations are necessary to protect the public.
e. The conditional usespecial use with specific limitations and design features as may have been
required will further the aims of the comprehensive plan and will not be unduly detrimental to
nearby properties.
D. CZIM. A community zoning information meeting is required pursuant to section 9.2.10 Community Zoning
Information Meeting (CZIM).

DE. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the mayor
and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
EF. Planning Commission Recommendation.

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1. The application shall be submitted to the planning commission for review at a public meetinghearing.
2. The planning commission shall review the application according to the published schedule.
3. The planning commission shall submit its report with comments and recommendations according to
the published schedule. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be submitted to the
mayor and city council. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be of an advisory
nature and shall not be binding on the mayor and city council.
4. In making its recommendation, the planning commission may recommend approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. Findings shall be set forth in official minutes of the planning commission.
FG. Mayor and City Council Action.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the application for conditional usespecial use permit at a
public hearing.
2. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the findings
and recommendations of the planning commission.
3. In deciding upon any application for a conditional usespecial use permit, the mayor and city council
may, on their own motion or upon the suggestion of the applicant, or on consideration of the
recommendations of the planning commission, grant the application subject to certain conditions
necessary to promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare.
4. The mayor and city council may include conditions of zoning which they deem necessary in order to
make the requested action acceptable and consistent with the proposed uses of the district(s) involved
and to further the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. Such conditions:
a. Shall only be valid if they are included in the motion approving the amendment of adoption.
b. Shall be permanent conditions of approval unless a lesser period of time is specified in the
amendment.
c. Shall be required of the property owner and subsequent owners as a condition of their use of the
property.
d. Shall be permitted and continuously enforced by the community development director in the
same manner as any other provision of this unified development code.
Prior to a final vote being taken upon any application for a conditional usespecial use permit for which
such conditions shall be imposed, such conditions shall be announced at the public hearing and made a
part of the motion to approve. If such conditions are found to be unacceptable, the applicant may
withdraw or request a postponement. Upon such withdrawal, the applicant shall not be permitted to
re-file the same zoning map amendment for the same property until one (1) year has elapsed from the
date of withdrawal.
7. If the zoning decision of the mayor and city council is for a conditional usespecial use permit and the
application is defeated by the mayor and city council, then the same property shall not again be
considered for a conditional usespecial use permit until the expiration of at least twelve (12) months
immediately following the defeat of the conditional usespecial use permit by the mayor and city
council.

9.2.6 Use permit considerations.
A. In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, the city council may exercise limited discretion in
evaluating the site proposed for a use which requires a use permit. In exercising such discretion pertaining to
the subject use, the city council shall consider each of the following:

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1. Whether the proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive land use plan adopted by the city
council;
2. Compatibility with land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of the property for which the use permit
is proposed;
3. Whether the proposed use may violate local, State and/or Federal statutes, ordinances or regulations
governing land development;
4. The effect of the proposed use on traffic flow, vehicular and pedestrian, along adjoining streets;
5. The location and number of off-street parking spaces;
6. The amount and location of open space;
7. Protective screening;
8. Hours and manner of operation;
9. Outdoor lighting; and
10. Ingress and egress to the property.
B. In granting such permits, conditions may be attached as are deemed necessary in the particular case for the
protection or benefit of neighbors to ameliorate the effects of the proposed development/use.

9.2.7 RevocationReserved.
A. Upon the expiration of eighteen (18) months from the date of approval for an amendment to the official
zoning map (rezoning) for which development has been abandoned (abandonment shall be deemed to have
occurred when no, or minimal, improvements have been made), the city council may rezone the property to
the previous zoning district or any other zoning classification with proper public notice and action as
described by this unified development code.
B. Upon abandonment of a development, the community development director shall contact the property
owner of the expiration of eighteen (18) months. Prior to the public hearing, the owner may provide the
director with any documentation for consideration by the city council. If official documentation is provided,
the city council shall pay reasonable consideration to the following occurrences:
1. Substantial monetary value placed into the development of the land,
2. A delay resulting from court action involving the property in question;
3. Non-availability of utilities or facilities resulting from government inaction; and
4. A delay in development resulting from receiving permitting and proper approval from a Federal or State
agency.

9.2.8 Requirements for amendments of the unified development code.
This unified development code may be amended by the mayor and city council on its own motion.
Otherwise, a complete application packet shall be required as described below:
A. An application to amend the text of the unified development code shall be submitted on forms
provided by the city.
B. The application shall include the following information:
1. Identification of the specific provision proposed for amendment;

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2. The proposed modifications in a strikethrough and underline format;
3. A detailed explanation of the rationale and justification for the requested amendment; and
4. A detailed explanation of the potential impacts of the modification on the development of the
City of Stockbridge;
C. The director shall prepare a staff report analyzing the proposed amendment and recommending
approval, denial, or approval with modifications. The staff report shall address the following issues:
1. Consistency of the amendment with the comprehensive plan.
2. Potential impacts on the character and quality of development in the city and any affected zoning
districts.
3. Potential impacts on the provision of infrastructure and improvements.
4. The merits of the proposed amendments relative to any guidelines, policies, or programs
adopted in furtherance of the comprehensive plan.
D. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the
mayor and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
E. The planning commission shall consider the proposed amendment to the unified development code at
its regularly scheduled public meeting.
1. The planning commission shall evaluate the proposed amendment, considering the issues and
recommendations contained in the staff report.
2. The planning commission shall make a recommendation to the mayor and city council for
approval, approval with further modifications, or denial.
F. The mayor and city council shall consider the proposed amendment at a public hearing conducted as
set forth in Section 6.4.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the
recommendations of the planning commission.
2. The mayor and city council may approve, approve with modifications, or deny the proposed
amendment to the unified development code.

9.2.9 Requirements for amendment to the comprehensive plan.
The comprehensive plan may be amended by the mayor and city council on its own motion. Otherwise, a
complete application packet shall be required as described below.
A. An application to amend the text or maps of the comprehensive plan shall be submitted on forms
provided by the city.
B. The application shall include the following information:
1. Identification of the specific provision proposed for amendment.
2. The proposed modifications in a strikethrough and underline format.
3. A detailed explanation of the rationale and justification for the requested amendment.
4. A detailed explanation of the potential impacts of the modification on the development of the
City of Stockbridge.

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C. The director shall prepare a staff report analyzing the proposed amendment and recommending
approval, denial, or approval with modifications.
D. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the
mayor and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
E. The planning commission shall consider the proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan at a
public meeting.
1. The planning commission shall evaluate the proposed amendment, considering the issues and
recommendations contained in the staff report.
2. The planning commission shall make a recommendation to the mayor and city council for
approval, approval with further modifications, or denial.
F. The mayor and city council shall consider the proposed amendment at a public hearing conducted as
set forth in Section 6.4.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the
recommendations of the planning commission.
2. The mayor and city council may approve, approve with modifications, or deny the proposed
amendment to the comprehensive plan.

9.2.10 Community Zoning Information Meeting (CZIM).
A. Purpose. The purpose of the community zoning information meeting (CZIM) requirement is to help educate
applicants and neighbors about one another's interests, to attempt to resolve issues in a manner that respects
those interests, and to identify unresolved issues.
B. Applicability. CZIM’s are applicant-initiated meetings required to be held for any applicant-initiated decisions
as required by this chapter. They are encouraged in all cases.
C. Written notice. The applicant or their representative is responsible for completing all requirements of this
section. Written notice is required for all CZIMs and shall be sent via first class mail to the owners of all
residentially zoned property adjacent to the boundaries of the subject property, as those property owners
are listed on the tax records of Henry County. The notices shall be mailed at least 10 days before the date of
the CZIM. Written notices shall indicate the nature of the application, the street address of the subject
property, and the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting.
D. CZIM. The applicant shall host a meeting, either virtual or in-person, that is accessible to the general public.
E. Summary report. The applicant shall host the meeting and submit a summary of the CZIM prior to the public
meeting before the planning commission. The summary report shall describe:
1. Efforts to notify neighbors about the meeting date, time, and location (how and when notification
occurred, and who was notified);
2. Meeting location, date, and time;
3. Who was involved in the discussions;
4. Suggestions and concerns raised by neighbors; and
5. What specific changes to the proposal were considered and/or made as a result of the meeting.

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9.3 Public notice requirements.
All hearings of the mayor and city council which involve annexation, zoning map amendments,
amendment of the unified development code, special use permits, major modifications, appeals, and variances are
public and subject to the notification requirements under the State Zoning Procedures Law, O.C.G.A. 36-66-1 et
seq., where applicable.
Planning commission meetings shall be open to the public but are not required to be public hearings.

9.3.1 Public notice required.
A. Notice shall be provided by the city for public meetings and hearings regarding the following actions:
1. Amendment of the official zoning map;
2. Conditional useSpecial use permits;
3. Amendment of unified development code;
4. Major modification of zoning conditions and/or master development plans; and
5. Variances.
B. All required public Nnotices shall include the following information:
1. Date and Ttime of the public meeting or public hearing;
2. Place of the public meeting or public hearing;
3. Location of the property being considered;
43. Purpose of the requested action; and
54. For requests to amend the official zoning map, the notice shall include the current and proposed
zoning district.

9.3.2 Legal advertisementsRequirements for publishing legal ads.
A. Upon receipt of a completed application, fees, and other information required by this chapter or Chapter
8, the community development director shall cause notice of such application to be The public notice shall be
published within a newspaper of general circulation within the territorial boundaries of the City of Stockbridge, at
least fifteen thirty (3015) but not more than forty-five (45) calendar days prior to the date of the public hearing.
The notice shall state the time, place, and purpose of the hearing.
B. If a rezoning is initiated by a party other than the city then the notice shall include the present zoning
classification of the property, and the proposed zoning classification of the property.

9.3.3 Requirements for posting signs.
A. The city shall provide standardized signs for posting to provide public notice of meetings and hearings.
B. The city shall be responsible for posting the sSign(s) shall be posted as follows:
1. The sign(s) shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the property.
2. The sign(s) shall be posted not less than thirtyfifteen (3015) and not more than forty-five (45) calendar
days prior to the date of the public hearing.
3. If the property proposed for rezoning does not have frontage on a public street, then the sign may be
posted on the right-of-way of the nearest public street that provides access to the site.

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C. The city shall be responsible for timely removal of the sign following the hearing.
DC. Any city-initiated request shall be exempt from these posted notice requirements of this section unless
otherwise required by the state statute referenced in Section 9.3.5, Additional Notice Required.

9.3.4 Mailed notice.
Mailed notice shall be provided to all adjacent property ownersies that share a boundary line with the
subject property, including those across public rights-of-way, at least thirtyfifteen (3015) but not more than forty-
five (45) calendar days prior to the date of the public hearing for all variances, conditional usespecial uses,
modifications, and amendments to the official zoning map (rezoning). Additionally, notice shall be sent to the
subject property owner(s). Said adjacent-property owner The applicant shall mail these notices shall be mailed by
the applicant, and the applicant shall provide the community development director proof of mailing. a minimum of
seven (7) days prior to the scheduled public hearing.

9.3.5 Additional notice required.
When any of the following actions are proposed, reference the Georgia Zoning Procedures Law, O.C.G.A. 36-
66-1 et seq., for additional requirements.
A. City-initiated rezoning and/or text amendment to revise a zoning classification related to single-family
residential uses of property so as to authorize multifamily uses of property pursuant to such
classification or definitions, or to grant blanket permission, under certain or all circumstances, for
property owners to deviate from the existing zoning requirements of a single-family residential zoning;
or,
B. Halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for the treatment of drug dependency; or,
C. Annexation.

9.4 Procedures for conducting public hearings.

9.4.1 Rules of procedure.
The following rules of procedure in compliance with O.C.G.A. § 36-66-5 shall govern public hearings before
the planning commission and the mayor and city council:
A. Each person speaking before mayor and council shall identify him or herself by name, address, and
state whether the applicant is owner or agent for the owner.
B. Each applicant or other interested party who submits documents at the hearing shall have each
document numbered and shall identify each document. Each document submitted shall be made a part
of the official record of the hearing.
C. Time Allotted for Testimony.
1. Each applicant shall have ten (10) minutes to present data, evidence, and opinions pertinent to
the application. A portion of this time may be saved for rebuttal.
2. Persons in opposition to rezoning of property or amendment to the zoning ordinance shall have a
total of ten (10) minutes to address the board. Each person shall provide the development
director with his or her name and address.
3. Additional time may be granted equally to the applicant and opponents at the discretion of the
mayor or the chair of the planning commission.

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D. At the conclusion of a hearing by the planning commission, the board chair shall announce its
recommendation, as required, and instruct the development director to notify the applicant of such
decision or recommendation in writing. The notification shall be made a part of the record on the date
written notification is given to the applicant.
E. At the conclusion of a hearing by mayor and council, the mayor and council may take the following
actions:
1. Approve the application.
2. Approve the application with conditions.
3. Deny the application.
4. Continue or postpone their deliberations for rendering their decision to a date certain.
5. Remand matters to the planning commission for additional review and recommendation if the
natural of the request has substantially changed.
Mayor and city council shall announce its decision and instruct the community development director to
notify the applicant of the decision in writing. The written notification shall immediately be entered on the minutes
and made a part of the record on the date such written notification is given to the applicant.

9.4.2 Additional hearing requirements.
When any of the following actions are proposed, reference the Georgia Zoning Procedures Law, O.C.G.A. 36-66-1
et seq., for additional requirements.
A. City-initiated rezoning and/or text amendment to revise a zoning classification related to single-family
residential uses of property so as to authorize multifamily uses of property pursuant to such
classification or definitions, or to grant blanket permission, under certain or all circumstances, for
property owners to deviate from the existing zoning requirements of a single-family residential zoning;
or,
B. Halfway house, drug rehabilitation center, or other facility for the treatment of drug dependency; or,
C. Annexation.

9.7 Requirements for developments of regional impact.
A. A proposed development that meets or exceeds the thresholds established by the Georgia Department of
Community Affairs (DCA), Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), and Georgia Regional Transportation
Authority (GRTA) for a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) shall be reviewed according to the procedures
in Chapter 110-12-3, Rules of the Department.
B. When a development meeting the threshold standards established by the DCA, ARC, and GRTA is proposed,
the city shall take no action (including actions by the director, planning commission, or mayor and city
council) concerning the development until the DRI review process is completed.
C. Upon receipt of a request for action related to a project that meets or exceeds the thresholds established for
that development category, the City of Stockbridge may request that the applicant submit additional
information about the project using forms available from DCA.
D. Upon a determination that the proposed development is not a DRI, the city may process applications
concerning procedures set forth in this unified development code.
E. Upon conclusion of the DRI review, the city may continue with review and decision-making procedures as set
forth in this unified development code.

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1. The city is encouraged to include the public finding and comments regarding the proposed DRI project
in considering actions on the application for project approval.
2. Where the project received a negative public finding and the city approves the project, the city shall
notify the DCA, indicating any conditions that have been placed on the project to mitigate the negative
finding.
3. The director shall submit applications for DRI review to the DCA.

9.8 Zoning of annexed property with common zoning classification.
Property annexed from Henry County into the city shall be automatically zoned by the city through the
operation of this section for the same use for which the property was zoned immediately prior to annexation, so
long as the city and county zoning ordinances share a common zoning classification for such use. As provided
under O.C.G.A. § 36-66-4(e), a zoning action taken pursuant to this section shall exempt the city from the notice
and public hearing requirements of the Zoning Procedure Law, O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 et seq., and the zoning
amendment procedures under this Code. Property which was zoned pursuant to this section may later be rezoned
upon compliance with the requirements of the Zoning Procedure Law, O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 et seq., and the zoning
amendment procedures under this Code.

9.9 Waivers
A. Applicability. The Waiver permits specified minor deviations from the Zoning Ordinance, as provided in
the various articles of this Code and as consistent with the guiding principles of this Code. Waivers are
intended to relieve practical difficulties in complying with the strict requirements of this Code. Waivers
are not intended to relieve specific cases of financial hardship, nor to allow circumventing of the intent of
this Code. There are two tiers of waiver requests defined herein.
B. Authorized Waiver Requests
1. Tier 1: Tier 1 waivers are minor in nature and intended to solve minor issues that arise from the
application of the code during building and site design and development.
a. Reduce width of any dimensional standard for any architectural standard in Section
4.4 by up to 20 percent (20%).
b. Reduce width of any dimensional standard for any street or streetscape standard by
up to 20 percent (20%), but in no case shall the sidewalk be reduced to less than four
(4) feet wide.
c. Reorder the landscaped strip, sidewalk, and building zones or relocate improvements
and amenities among them (e.g.: relocate trees to building zone).
d. Allow changes in frequency of improvements in the landscaped strip, sidewalk, and
building zones in Section 4.5 by up to 20 percent (20%) (e.g.: increase the separation
of bicycle racks from 250 to 350 feet).
2. Tier 2: Tier 2 waivers are more significant requests that would result in a more substantial
departure from the code requirements.
a. Reduce width of any dimensional standard for any street or streetscape standard any
amount.
b. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.4.

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c. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.5s.
d. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.6.
e. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.7.
f. Reduce, alter, or eliminate any standards in Section 4.8.
C. Authority to File. Applications for waivers may be filed by the owner of the subject property or the
property owner’s authorized agent.
D. Pre-application Meeting. A pre-application meeting with the Community Development Department is
required for all waiver requests.
E. Tier 1 and Tier 2 Notice.
1. Tier 1 Waivers.
a. Posted notice (signs) shall be posted for a minimum of (10) days before a decision is
rendered and in a conspicuous place on the subject property to notify the public of a
request for a Tier 1 waiver.
b. Each notice shall provide the following information:
1. Purpose of request
2. Location of property
c. Members of the public wishing to support or oppose a request for Tier 1 waiver shall
file their comments in writing with Community Development Department. The
deadline for acceptance of comments is ten (10) days after notice was posted.
2. Tier 2 Waivers. Tier 2 waivers require a public hearing.
a. Each notice shall provide the following information:
1. Time of hearing
2. Place of hearing
3. Purpose of request
4. Location of property
5. Present zoning
b. Newspaper Notice. Newspaper notice shall be published at least 30 days but not more
than 45 days before the date of the Mayor and City Council public hearing.
c. Posted Notice. Posted notice (signs) shall be posted at least 30 days but not more
than 45 days before the date of the Mayor and City Council public hearing.
F. Decision-Making Process
1. Tier 1 Waivers.

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a. Upon receipt of a complete Tier 1 waiver application, the Community Development
Department shall review the proposal and prepare an analysis.
b. At least 30 days from the submittal of a complete application, the Community
Development Director shall act to approve the Tier 1 waiver, approve the Tier 1
waiver with conditions, or deny the Tier 1 waiver based on the applicable review and
approval criteria of. The Community Development Director is also authorized to allow
the applicant to withdraw the Tier 1 waiver without prejudice.
2. Tier 2 Waivers.
a. Staff Review. Upon receipt of a complete Tier 2 waiver application, the Community
Development Department shall review the proposal and prepare an analysis and
recommendation for consideration by the Planning Commission.
b. Planning Commission Recommendation. The Planning Commission shall hold a public
meeting on the Tier 2 waiver application. The Planning Commission shall act to
recommend that the Tier 2 waiver be approved, approved with conditions, or denied
based on the applicable review and approval criteria of this section. The Planning
Commission may also recommend deferral of the application, or, upon request of the
applicant, withdraw of the application without prejudice.
c. Mayor and Council Decision. Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Planning
Commission, the Mayor and City Council shall review the Tier 2 waiver application.
The Mayor and City Council shall act to approve the Tier 2 waiver, approve the Tier 2
waiver with conditions, or deny the Tier 2 waiver based on the applicable review and
approval criteria of this section. The Mayor and City Council is also authorized to
withdraw the Tier 2 waiver without prejudice.
G. Review and Approval Criteria. The Community Development Director may authorize Tier 1 waivers, and
the Council may authorize Tier 2 waivers from the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance based on
consideration of the following criteria:
1. Features such as topography, high frequency transmission lines, existing trees of specimen or
significant quality, underlying rock, or other condition outside the owner’s control to the extent
that strict adherence to said requirements would be unreasonable and not consistent with the
purposes and goals of this code;
2. Alternative streetscape or building/façade design configurations are provided; and
3. Proposal will not result in any detriment to the public good, including without limitation,
detriment to the interest of the public, and will not result in any harm to the health, safety or
general welfare of the City and its citizens.
H. Successive Applications. If a waiver application is denied, an application to waive the same Zoning
Ordinance provision for the same portion of the subject property may not be resubmitted for one (1) year
from the date of the denial.
I. Appeals. See Section 10.3 for Tier 1 waivers and Section 10.4 for Tier 2 waivers.

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J. Amending Conditions of Approval. A request for changes in conditions of approval attached to an
approved waiver shall be processed as a new waiver application in accordance with the procedures of this
division, including the requirements for fees, notices, and hearings.

Chapter 10 VARIANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE
APPEALS

10.1 Variances.

10.1.1 Generally.
A. A variance may be granted where owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this
unified development code will in an individual case result in unnecessary hardship.
B. A variance shall observe the spirit of this unified development code, secure public safety and welfare, and
deliver substantial justice.
C. The existence of a nonconforming use on adjacent or nearby property shall not constitute a justification for
granting a variance.
D. The planning commission shall make recommendations to the mayor and city council which shall have the
authority to render a decision on a variance application pursuant to the public notice and hearing
requirements set forth in Chapter 9.
E. A variance may not be granted for a use specifically prohibited by this unified development code. A variance
is intended to compensate for a shortfall in a dimension of real property that would prevent the property
from complying with a site design standard. Variances may only be granted following a review of an
application against criteria established below.

10.1.2 Types of variancesProhibited variances.
A.The variance procedures of this chapter shall not be used to:
A. Allow a structure or use not authorized in the subject zoning district;
B. Allow an increase in maximum building height;
C. Waive, vary, modify or otherwise override a condition of approval attached to a rezoning, special use,
or other major modification under this unified development code;
D. Reduce, waive, or modify in any manner the minimum lot area or lot width required for any lot;
E. Allow the reestablishment of any nonconforming use that has been abandoned or lost its
nonconforming rights; or
F. Allow the expansion or enlargement of any non-conforming use.
A request for a variance shall be limited to the following site design standards:

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1. Maximum building height;
2. Minimum lot width;
3. Minimum lot area;
4. Required spacing for driveways;
5. Minimum front, side, or rear yard setbacks;
6. Dimensional standards for parking or loading spaces; or
7. Sign as it relates to number, set back, building material, size or sign style.

10.1.3 Criteria to be considered for deciding variances.
A variance may be granted only upon a finding by the mayor and city council that all the following conditions
are met:
A. Extraordinary and exceptional circumstances pertaining to the particular piece of property in question
exist due its size, shape, or topography that are not found on other properties in the same zoning
district;
B. A literal interpretation of the provisions of this unified development code would deprive the applicant
of rights commonly enjoyed by owners of other properties located in the same zoning district;
C. Granting the variance requested will not confer upon the property owner any special privileges that are
denied to other owners of property in the same zoning district;
D. The variance will be consistent with the purposes and intent of this unified development code, will be
compatible with uses on neighboring properties, and will serve the public welfare;
E. The extraordinary circumstances are not the result of actions of the applicant;
F. The variance is the minimum relief that will allow the legal use of the land, building or structure; and
G. The variance is not a request to permit a use of land, buildings or structures that is prohibited in the
same zoning district.

10.1.4 Requirements for authorizing a variance.
A. Requirements. A variance may be initiated by an application from a property owner or on behalf of a
property owner.
B. Application. Applications shall contain the information set forth below:
1. The City of Stockbridge application for variance.
2. Proof of ownership.
3. When the applicant is a representative of the property owner, a notarized statement authorizing the
representative to act as an agent of the property owner with regard to the application and associated
procedures.
4. Applicant campaign disclosure form (for applicant/owner, agent and/or attorney).
5. A property survey conducted no more than five (5) years prior to the filing of the application,
containing the legal description, boundaries, land area, notation whether any portion of the property is
within a floodplain and existing improvements located on the site. Where two (2) or more parcels are
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proposed development, including all phases. The survey shall be prepared and sealed by a surveyor
registered in the State of Georgia. If the survey is older than five (5) years, the survey must be certified
by a surveyor registered in the State of Georgia as to whether changes have or have not been made to
the property.
6. A vicinity map indicating the location of the site proposed for development.
7. Proof of payment of fees.
8. Other information as may be required by the director.
C. Action by the Director.
1. The director shall make a determination of application completeness.
2. The director shall prepare a staff report addressing the request for variance.
D. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the mayor
and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
E. Planning Commission Recommendation.
1. The application shall be submitted to the planning commission for review at a public hearingmeeting.
2. The planning commission shall review the application according to the published schedule.
3. The planning commission shall submit its report with comments and recommendations according to
the published schedule. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be submitted to the
mayor and city council. The recommendations of the planning commission shall be of an advisory
nature and shall not be binding on the mayor and city council.
4. In making its recommendation, the planning commission may recommend approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. Findings shall be set forth in official minutes of the planning commission.
F. Mayor and City Council Action.
1. The mayor and city council shall consider the application for variance at a public hearing.
2. The mayor and city council shall consider the information set forth in the staff report and the findings
and recommendations of the planning commission.

10.2 Administrative variance.
The director shall have the power to approve a variance from site design and development standards of this
unified development code where the intent of this unified development code can be achieved, equal performance
obtained, and the administrative variance would not override conditions of zoning assigned by the elected body.
The authority to grant a variance shall be limited to the following approvals:
A. A reduction in the minimum front, side, or rear yard setbacks for a single lot, provided the following
standards are met:
1. The reduction is necessary due to the existence of any one (1) of the following factors:
a. Geologic conditions;
b. Topography; or
c. Inability of the applicant to adhere to tree protection standards set forth in Chapter 13,
Tree Protection.

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2. The reduction is limited to a maximum deviation of ten percent (10%) from the site design
standard.
B. Side yard requirements may be waived by the community development director, where a joint fall-out
shelter is proposed, provided that permanent easements are recorded to ensure access to both
parties.
C. An waiver from Section 4.8 requiring a dust free parking surface may be issued by the director provided
the parking area consists of a pervious or semi-pervious materials meeting the following standards:
1. There shall be a paved primary lot that serves the parking needs of customers and employees on
a regular basis. Unpaved parking spaces may not count toward the parking requirements outlined
in Section 4.8 with the exception of spaces dedicated to employees of the business.
2. Materials used for unpaved parking shall be approved by the Henry County Fire Department prior
to installation.
3. Unpaved parking areas shall be enclosed by a fence that restricts public access. All gates and
locks shall be approved by the Henry County Fire Department prior to installation.
4. The unpaved parking area shall meet the design standards for parking lots, with the exception of
paving requirements, and including size of spaces, drive aisles, maneuvering areas and
stormwater management.
5. A paved driveway leading to the unpaved parking area that is a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet
in length shall be provided.
6. Unpaved parking areas are subject to the landscaping provisions, including the provision that all
landscaping be permanently maintained. Surfaces must remain grass and weed free.

10.3 Appeal of administrative actions.
A. The mayor and city council shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is
error in any approval, denial, written interpretation, or decision made by the director, based on the
interpretation or enforcement of the unified development code.
B. Only persons or entities that have legal standing in the challenged action shall be permitted to file an appeal
under this Code section.
C. Appeals under this Code section shall be filed with the director. The director shall immediately notify the
appropriate department that an appeal application and the requisite fees have been filed and shall
immediately forward those documents to the appropriate department head and/or his or her designee for
handling. Upon receipt of the appeal documents, the department head or his/her designee shall be
responsible for notifying the city clerk via email that an appeal application has been filed and shall thereafter,
be responsible for ensuring that all appeal documentation is provided to the city clerk for inclusion of the
matter on a scheduled public meetinghearing to be heard by the mayor and city council not later than thirty
(30) calendar days from the date of filing. The notifying department shall be responsible for submitting any
required legal advertisements and posting the appropriate signs. The director shall be responsible for
notifying all property owner(s) and appellant(s) all affected parties that an appeal has been filed and the date
on which the appeal will be heard by the mayor and city council. The director shall be responsible for
providing an executive summary detailing the rationale for the decision in question and shall present the
findings and all relevant documents pertaining to the appeal to the city clerk for presentation at the mayor
and city council meeting in which the appeal will be heard.

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Should the mayor and city council overturn the decision of staff, the applicant shall have thirty (30) calendar
days from the date of the decision to request a refund of no more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the appeal
fee paid.
D. A scheduled appeal may be temporarily postponed at the request of the appellant or staff; however, the
party requesting such postponement shall be responsible for the cost of any legal advertisement fees prior to
the matter being rescheduled for a new hearing date.

10.3.1 Applicability.
A. Appeals may be filed by any person aggrieved by any written approval, denial, interpretation, decision or
enforcement action of the director, based on or made in the enforcement of the unified development code.
B. A person shall be considered aggrieved if:
1. Said person or said person's property was the subject of the action appealed from; or
2. Said person has a substantial interest in the action appealed from and is in danger of suffering special
damage or injury not common to all property owners similarly situated.

10.3.2 Time for applications and hearings.
A. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) calendar days following the written approval, denial, or
interpretation, of the director.
B. A hearing before the mayor and city council shall be held according to the published schedule.

10.3.3 Application requirements.
An appeal request, along with the advertising and review fee per the approved fee schedule shall be filed
with the director indicating on the application in which the administrative decision originated and include a letter
of intent addressing the following:
1. Completed application form, provided by the city;
2. Written documentation specifying the alleged errors in the approval, denial, interpretation, or decision
of the planning commission or the director;
3. Citation of the section(s) of the unified development code pertaining to the action of the director; and
4. A statement of the specific relief requested by the party appealing.

10.3.4 Stay of proceedings.
An appeal stays all legal proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from unless the director certifies
to the mayor and city council, after notice of appeal has been filed, that by reasons of facts stated in the
certificate, a stay would, in the opinion of the director, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case,
proceedings shall be stayed only by a restraining order granted by the Superior Court of Henry County on notice to
the director and on due cause shown.

10.3.5 Action on appeals.
A. The hearing of the appeal shall be quasi-judicial and shall be conducted at a regular meeting, according to
the published schedule, or at a special meeting of the mayor and city council.

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B. Public Hearing. The director shall advertise for the public hearing at the planning commission and the mayor
and city council in accordance with Section 9.3, Public Notice Requirements.
C. Any party may appear at the hearing in person, by an authorized agent, or by an attorney.
D. Following the consideration of all testimony, documentary evidence, and matters of record, the mayor and
city council shall make a determination on the appeal. An appeal shall be sustained only upon an expressed
finding by the mayor and city council that the decision by the director was based on an erroneous finding of
a material fact, or that the director acted in an arbitrary manner. In exercising its powers, the mayor and city
council may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the requirement, decision or determination
appealed from, and to that end shall have all the powers of the director from whom the appeal was taken
and may issue or direct the issuance of a permit provided all requirements imposed by all other applicable
laws are met.

10.4 Appeals of mayor and city council actions.
All appeals of final decisions of the mayor and city council shall be as follows:
A. A. An appeal of the final decision of the mayor and city council under this chapter may be taken by
the applicable processes as stated in O.C.G.A. § 36-66-5.1.
B. If an appeal is being made by way of petition for review to the superior court where the property lies,
in accordance with both O.C.G.A. § 36-66-1 et seq and as provided for in Chapter 4, Title 5 of the
Official Code of Georgia Annotated, any petition may be served through the city manager or mayor
on behalf of the lower judiciary body being appealed. The city manager or mayor may be served with
the petition on behalf of the city.
C. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after the disputed final decision is rendered.

Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the mayor and city council may appeal such decision by filing a
petition in writing with the Superior Court of Henry County.
B. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after the disputed final decision is rendered.

10.5 Vested rights.
The purpose of this section is to provide a method to recognize vested rights and works-in-progress that
were authorized prior to the effective date of this unified development code.
A. Any property zoned PD (planned development) prior to adoption of this unified development code
shall be subject to all development agreements and approved master plans until such time the
property is rezoned.
B. Any property that has been rezoned prior to adoption of this unified development code shall meet all
prior zoning conditions imposed regardless of any zoning change caused by this unified development
code until such time the property is rezoned.
C. Applicant shall be vested in any permit approved prior to adoption of this unified development code
until the permit expires.
D. All flag lots platted and recorded prior to adoption of this unified development code shall be
considered legal, nonconforming lots of record.

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11.5 Types of violations.
The following items shall be deemed civil zoning violations, enforceable by the community development
director (and their designees). Penalties may be imposed based on the provisions set forth in this article.
A. The placement or erection of a primary structure, accessory structure, sign, or any other element
determined to not conform to the provisions or explicit intent of the unified development code;
B. The maintenance of a primary structure, accessory structure, sign, or any other element determined to
not conform to the provisions or explicit intent of the unified development code;
C. Failure to obtain a building permit when required by this Code;
D. Conducting a use or uses that do not comply with the provisions or explicit intent of this Code;
E. Any failure to comply with the development standards and/or any regulations of this Code;
F. Proceeding with work under a stop-work-order or a violation of a memorandum of agreement; and
G. Any failure to comply with commitments or conditions made in connection with a rezoning, conditional
usespecial use, variance or other similar conditioned commitment made by the city council.

12.2 Definitions.
"Apartment" means one (1) or more rooms in an apartment buildinga type of multifamily dwelling, with
private bath and kitchen facilities or combination living space and commercial building, arranged, intended,
designed, or occupied on a rental basis as a dwelling unit for a single family, an individual, or a group of individuals.
"Apartment building" means a type of multi-family dwellinghousing arranged, intended, designed, or
occupied on a rental basisstructure designed and constructed to accommodate three (3) or more dwelling units
with independent cooking and bathroom facilities.
"Conditional useSpecial use" means a use within a certain zoning districts of this chapter which is not
permitted as a matter of right, but may be permitted within these districts by mayor and city council. A conditional
usespecial use is permanent in nature.
"Condominium" means the ownership in fee simple title of a single unit in a multifamily family dwelling-unit
structure and an undivided ownership interest, in common with other owners of the common elements of the
structure, including the common areas of land and its appurtenances.
"Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof which is designed or used exclusively for residential purposes,
including single-family, two-family, multiple-family dwellings, rooming and boarding houses, fraternities, sororities
and modular dwellings, but not including hotels or motels.
(1) "Accessory dwelling" means a dwelling unit established within the principal building or in a separate
structure, and on the same lot as the principal structure. It is an independent dwelling unit, but it may
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(2) "Duplex" or "two-family" means a building containing two (2) dwelling units, designed for occupancy by
not more than two (2) families living independent of each other.
(3) "Multifamily" means a building or set of buildings containing a group of dwelling units on a common lot
containing separate living units for three (3) or more families, having separate or joint entrances, and
including apartments and condominiums. These are specifically distinguished from units defined as
townhouses. means three (3) or more dwelling units in one (1) building with the number of families in
residence not exceeding the number of dwelling units provided.
(4) "Single-family" means one (1) dwelling unit in one (1) building, other than a mobile home, hotel or
motel, designed for and occupied by one (1) family, containing rooms for living, sleeping, toilet facilities
and one (1) kitchen.
(5) "Townhouse" means one (1) of a series of three (3) or more attached dwelling units on separate lots
which are separated from each other by a coincidental property line and party wall partitions. The
structure must meet all front, rear, and side yard setback requirements in the zoning district in which it
is located, except for the coincidental property line and wall. Each dwelling unit must be separately
metered for all utilities, have access to a public street and the coincidental property line and wall must
be fire-rated and extend from the foundation or ground (whichever is lower) to the roof decking of the
structure. Each dwelling unit shall contain rooms for living, sleeping, toilet facilities and one (1) kitchen.
"Dwelling unit" means one (1) room, or rooms connected together, constituting a separate, independent
housekeeping establishment for owner occupancy, for rental or lease on a weekly, monthly, or longer basis and
physically separated from any other rooms or dwelling units which may be in the same structure, and containing
independent living, sleeping, toilet and a single kitchen with cooking facilities.
"Townhouse, fee simple." See "dwelling, townhouse."

15.4.11 Administrative appeal and judicial review.
Appeals may be filed in accordance with section 10.3 and 10.4 of this chapter.
A. Administrative Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a decision or order of the director, may appeal in writing
within ten (10) days after the issuance of such decision or order to the city council of City of Stockbridge and
shall be entitled to a hearing before the city council of City of Stockbridge within forty-five (45) days of
receipt of the written appeal.
B. Judicial Review. Any person aggrieved by a decision or order of the director, after exhausting all
administrative remedies, shall have the right to appeal de novo to the superior court of Henry County.

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