73-3 — Application of District Regulations
Uniformity and Compliance
The regulations set by this chapter within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, and specifically, except as hereinafter provided.
Compliance with District Regulations
No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
Lots Reduced Below Requirements
No lot existing at the time of passage of this article shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein without the express approval of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Lots created after the effective date of this article shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this chapter.
District Designations
For the purpose of this ordinance, City of Acworth is hereby divided into districts. The districts below represent those that are active, though additional districts are enabled herein for the purposes of annexation or other public uses.
| RESIDENTIAL | DISTRICTS | SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 | Detached single family residential-1 | ||
| R-2 | Detached single family residential-2 | ||
| R-3 | Detached single family residential-3 | ||
| R-5 | Mixed single family residential-5 | ||
| MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL | |||
| RM-6 | Multi-family residential-6 | ||
| RM-8 | Multi-family residential-8 | ||
| NON-RESIDENTIAL | DISTRICTS | COMMERCIAL | |
| C-1 | Neighborhood retail commercial | ||
| C-2 | Community retail commercial | ||
| OP | Office professional | ||
| INDUSTRIAL | |||
| LI | Light industrial | ||
| HI | Heavy industrial | ||
| SPECIAL PURPOSE | |||
| MU | Mixed Use Development (Site-plan specific) | ||
| RC | Residential Conservation Planned Unit Development (Site-plan specific) | ||
| SLC | Senior Living Community (Site plan specific) | ||
| COD | Character Overlay District |
Required Dimensional Standards
| Dimension | R-1 | R-2 | R-3 | R-5 | RM-6 | RM-8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum impervious surface ratio (ISR) | 40% | 40% | 45% | 45% | 55% | 60% |
| Maximum building height | 35 ft | 35 ft | 35 ft | 35 ft | 45 ft | 45 ft |
| Maximum density | Determined by lot size | Determined by lot size | Determined by lot size | Determined by lot size | 6 du/acre | 8 du/acre |
| Minimum lot size | 43,560 sf | 12,000 sf | 9,000 sf | 18,000 sf (triplex) / 12,000 sf (duplex) / 6,000 sf (single-family detached dwelling) / 5,000 sf (fee simple townhomes) | 2 acres (min) / 20 acres (max) | 4 acres (min) / 25 acres (max) |
| Minimum lot frontage | 100 ft / 80 ft (cul-de-sac) | 80 ft / 65 ft (cul-de-sac) | 70 ft / 60 ft (cul-de-sac) | 45 ft (single-family) / 25 ft (townhomes) / 100 ft (duplexes and triplexes) | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| Minimum street setback (arterial) | 30 ft | 30 ft | 25 ft | 20 ft | 50 ft | 50 ft |
| Minimum street setback (other) | 20 ft | 20 ft | 20 ft | 15 ft | 40 ft | 40 ft |
| Interior setback | 15 ft | 10 ft | 10 ft | 5 ft | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Rear setback | 40 ft | 30 ft | 20 ft | 10 ft | 40 ft | 40 ft |
| Dimension | C-1 | C-2 | OP | LI | HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum impervious surface ratio (ISR) | 80% | 80% | 70% | 80% | 80% |
| Maximum building height | 40 ft | 50 ft | 35 ft | 50 ft | 50 ft |
| Minimum lot size | 5,000 sf | 30,000 sf | 15,000 sf | 20,000 sf | 40,000 sf |
| Floor area ratio (max.) | 0.5 FAR | 0.5 FAR | 0.5 FAR | 0.5 FAR | 0.5 FAR |
| Minimum lot frontage | 35 ft | 100 ft | 70 ft | 100 ft | 150 ft |
| Minimum street setback (arterial) | 10 ft / 0 ft (within the Acworth Downtown Historic District) | 45 ft | 40 ft | 40 ft | 50 ft |
| Minimum street setback (other) | 10 ft / 0 ft (within the Acworth Downtown Historic District) | 35 ft | 30 ft | 40 ft | 50 ft |
| Interior setback | 10 ft / 0 ft (within the Acworth Downtown Historic District) | 20 ft | 15 ft | 20 ft | 20 ft |
| Rear setback | 10 ft / 0 ft (within the Acworth Downtown Historic District) | 40 ft | 30 ft | 40 ft | 50 ft |
TABLE 73-3.5.B – REQUIRED NON-RESIDENTIAL DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS Non-Residential C-1 C-2 OP LI HI Maximum 80% 80% 70% 80% 80% Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR, as percent of lot area)
Maximum 40 ft 50 ft 35 ft 50 ft 50 ft Building Height Minimum Lot 5,000 sf; 30,000 sf; 15,000 sf; 20,000 sf; 40,000 sf;
Size (in square feet)
Floor Area 0.5 FAR 0.5 FAR 0.5 FAR 0.5 FAR 0.5 FAR Ratio Maximum Minimum Lot 35 ft 100 ft 70 ft 100 ft 150 ft Frontage Minimum Street 10 ft (0 feet 45 ft 40 ft 40 ft 50 ft Setback within the (arterial) Acworth Downtown Historic District)
Minimum Street 10 ft (0 feet 35 ft 30 ft 40 ft 50 ft Setback (other) within the Acworth Downtown Historic District)
Interior Setback 10 ft (0 feet 20 ft 15 ft 20 ft 20 ft within the Acworth Downtown Historic District)
Rear Setback 10 ft (0 feet 40 ft 30 ft 40 ft 50 ft within the Acworth Downtown Historic District)
Permitted Height and Setback Projections
accessibility standards
| Obstruction/Projection into Required Setback | Street | Side | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning units | No | Yes | Yes |
| Arbors and trellises | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Awnings, canopies, light shelves, and architecturally integrated solar shading devices projecting no more than three (3) feet into the setback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bay windows that project no more three (3) feet into the setback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chimneys and flues that project up to three (3) feet into the setback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Clotheslines | No | No | Yes |
| Decks, patios, and other features and structures less than 30 inches in height above grade | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Eaves and gutters that project up to three (3) feet into the setback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric vehicle charging stations | Yes | Yes | Yes |