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Part 16, Chapter 6C — Fulton County R-3 Single-Family Dwelling District

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§ 16-06C.001

R-3 district scope and intent.

Sec. 16-06C.001. R-3 district scope and intent.

To adopt the regulations currently in place for land annexed into the city from Fulton County. Adoption of this designation is to ensure that there is no impact to surrounding properties and to allow for continuity in the land use regulations. (Ord. No. 2006-67, § 4(Exh. A), 9-29-06)

§ 16-06C.002

Use regulations.

Sec. 16-06C.002. Use regulations.

Within the R-3 District, land and structures shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or as a use allowed by administrative permit or use permit shall be prohibited.

A.Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only the following purposes:

1.Single-family dwelling.

2.Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however, that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered for sale on land so utilized.

B.Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses customarily incidental to any permitted use, including but not limited to electric vehicle charging stations equipped with Level 1 and/or Level 2 EVSE, and dwelling may be used for a home occupation. (Ord. No. 2006-67, § 4(Exh. A), 9-29-06; Ord. No. 2014-53(14-O-1278), § 2(Attach. B), 12-10-14)

§ 16-06C.003

Development standards.

Sec. 16-06C.003. Development standards.

A.Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.

B.Minimum front yard: 50 feet.

C.Minimum side yard:

—Ten feet adjacent to interior line.

—20 feet adjacent to street.

D.Minimum rear yard: 35 feet.

E.Minimum lot area: 18,000 square feet.

F.Minimum lot width: 100 feet.

G.Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street.

H.Minimum heated floor area:

1,200 s.f. on ground level for less than two story.

1,320 s.f. for two story or more than two story with 900 s.f. on ground floor.

I.Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not be located within a minimum yard. (Ord. No. 2006-67, § 4(Exh. A), 9-29-06)

§ 16-06C.004

Applicability.

Sec. 16-06C.004. Applicability.

This category is only available for those properties that where part of the annexation of land in Horseshoe Community or Midwest Cascade Neighborhoods that took place during September 2006. (Ord. No. 2006-67, § 4(Exh. A), 9-29-06)

CHAPTER 7. R-5 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS