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Part 16, Chapter 18T — SPI-20 Greenbriar Special Public Interest District Regulations

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§ 16-18T.001

Scope of provisions.

Sec. 16-18T.001. Scope of provisions.

The regulations set forth in this chapter, or set forth elsewhere in this part when referred to in this chapter, are the regulations for the SPI-20 Greenbriar Special Public Interest District. These regulations shall supplant existing districts or portions of existing districts as shown on the attached map referenced in Section 16-18T.003, except that any existing categories of historic protection designated pursuant to Chapter 20 of Part 16 shall continue in full force and effect and said existing historic protection regulations shall be overlaid upon, and shall be imposed in addition to, the regulations set forth in this Chapter. Whenever the following regulations are at variance with said existing historic protection regulations, the historic protection regulations shall apply. Whenever the following regulations conflict with provisions of Part 16 other than historic protection regulations, the more stringent regulation shall apply.

The regulations set forth in Sections 16-18T.001 through and including Section 16-18T.025 shall apply to all properties located within the SPI-20 Greenbriar Special Public Interest District, including all subareas within the District. The remaining regulations set forth in Section 16-18T.026 through Section 16-18P.031 shall apply only to the subareas identified therein. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.002

Statement of intent.

Sec. 16-18T.002. Statement of intent.

The intent of the council in establishing SPI-20 Greenbriar Special Public Interest District as a zoning district is as follows:

1.Implement provisions of the Comprehensive Development Plan incorporating certain recommendations contained in studies of this area, including the comprehensive study known as Greenbriar Town Center Livable Centers Initiative Plan;

2.Create an urban environment where people can live, work, meet and play;

3.Improve the aesthetics of the built environment;

4.Encourage a compatible mixture of residential, commercial, cultural and recreational uses;

5.Provide a range of housing types and prices to meet different housing needs;

6.Provide appropriately-scaled, continuous pedestrian oriented uses and activities adjacent to sidewalks along streets with identified pedestrian needs;

7.Facilitate safe, pleasant and convenient pedestrian circulation and minimize conflict between pedestrians and vehicles;

8.Provide for development within this area that is compatible with existing lowdensity development within surrounding residential areas;

9.Prevent encroachment of incompatible commercial uses into residential neighborhoods;

10.Ensure pedestrian-oriented building forms;

11.Encourage infill and rehabilitation development within traditionally commercial areas that include proportionately significant residential uses;

12.Provide sufficient parking in an unobtrusive manner;

13.Encourage the use of transit through the location of mixed-use development and regional entertainment and cultural facilities around a transit-oriented town center;

14.Encourage opportunities for economic development, both residential and commercial, where there is a planned relationship between the transportation system and development;

15.Maximize opportunities for pedestrian amenities, including parks, plazas, greenways and public art;

16.Provide sufficient, safe and accessible parks, plazas and greenways for active and passive enjoyment; and

17.Reduce parking requirements by encouraging shared parking and alternative modes of transportation.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.003

Boundaries of district and subareas established.

Sec. 16-18T.003. Boundaries of district and subareas established.

The boundaries of the SPI-20 Greenbriar Special Public Interest District are shown on maps in Attachment B which by this reference is incorporated into and made a part of this chapter and this part. The Greenbriar Special Public Interest District is divided into six main subareas and other designated areas as shown on said map Attachment B. The subareas are described as follows:

Subarea 1: Greenbriar Town Center Subarea 2: Greenbriar Neighborhood Center Subarea 3: Campbellton Road Mixed Use Corridor Subarea 4: Greenbriar Residential/Commercial Subarea 5: Greenbriar Medium Density Residential Subarea 6: Greenbriar Single-Family Residential (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.003

§ 16-18T.004

Application procedures.

Sec. 16-18T.004. Application procedures.

A special administrative permit shall be required for development in this district as set forth in this section. A special administrative permit (SAP) application and seven copies each of a site plan, landscape plan and elevation drawings of each exterior façade shall be submitted and approved by the director of the bureau of planning prior to the applicant filing for a building permit. All new construction, including additions to existing buildings, expansions of existing outdoor dining, outdoor dining within required sidewalk areas, or any construction which results in increased lot coverage or a modification of the building footprint within this district, shall be subject to said site plan review and approval. Before making application for a special administrative permit, a pre-application conference between the applicant and the Director of the bureau of planning or the director's designee is required to discuss the application and relevant requirements of these regulations. Said preapplication conference shall be held within 14 days of the request by the applicant, unless a longer period is mutually agreed upon. All applications for a special administrative permit shall be processed in accordance with the standards and procedures applicable to said SAP applications contained in chapter 25 of part 16 except as otherwise modified by this chapter 18T. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.005

Permitted principal uses and structures.

Sec. 16-18T.005. Permitted principal uses and structures.

A building or premises shall be used for the following permitted uses and structures:

1.See Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Permitted uses for permitted principal uses, permitted accessory uses and structures, and special permits.

SPI-20 Greenbriar: Permitted Uses (§16-18T.005; columns = the 6 SPI-20 subareas; P=permitted, P(N)=permitted up to N sq ft, SE=special exception, SAP=special administrative permit, SUP=special use permit, X=not permitted)

Use	Subarea 1: Greenbriar Town Center	Subarea 2: Greenbriar Neighborhood Center	Subarea 3: Campbellton Rd Mixed-Use Corridor	Subarea 4: Greenbriar Residential/Commercial	Subarea 5: Greenbriar Medium Density Residential	Subarea 6: Greenbriar Single-Family
Single-family dwellings	P	P	P	P	P	P
Two-family dwellings	P	P	P	P	P	X
Multi-family dwellings	P	P	P	P	P	X
Assisted living facilities	X	X	X	SUP	X	X
Dormitories (including fraternity and sorority houses)	X	X	X	X		X
Group homes (including family care homes and congregate care homes)	X	X	X	X	X	X
Rooming houses	X	X	X	X	X	X
Shelter	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Short-term rentals, subject to the regulations in Atlanta City Code section 20-1001.	P	P	P	P	P	P
Single room occupancy residences	X	X	X	X	X	X
Supportive housing	X	X	X	X	X	X
Automobile service stations including locations where gasoline, oil, grease, batteries, tires, and automobile accessories may be supplied, sold, or dispensed at retail in connection therewith or where general automotive servicing is performed	X	X	X	X	X	X
Automotive repair garages, paint tire and body repair shops, auto parts retail stores, or carwashes (handwashing or automated)	X	X	X	X	X	X
Broadcasting towers greater than 70 feet in height	SUP	SUP	SUP	SUP	SUP	SUP
Broadcasting towers lower than 70 feet in height	P	P	P	P	P	P
Data centers, when located on subterranean levels or the second floor above sidewalk level and higher, or on ground floors provided that retail, office, institutional, or residential uses are provided for a minimum depth of 20 feet from any building façade along the public sidewalk, and except where any part of the property is within 2,640 feet of a high capacity transit stop, as referenced in City Code Section 16-28.014(14).	P	P	P	X	X	X
Digital industry switchboards, power generators and other relay equipment and rooms housing such equipment when located on subterranean levels or the second floor above sidewalk level and higher, or on ground floors provided that retail, office, institutional, or residential uses are provided for a minimum depth of 20 feet from any building façade along the public sidewalk. Data centers are excluded from this use in this district.	P	P	P	X	X	X
Helicopter landing facilities	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
MARTA structures (defined as: structures and uses required for operation of MARTA or a public utility but not including uses involving storage, train yards, warehousing, switching, or maintenance shops)	P	P	P	P	P	P
Park-for hire decks	P	P	P	SUP	X	X
Park-for-hire surface lots	SUP	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X
Truck stops	X	X	X	X	X	X
Any establishment offering check cashing services pursuant to a license issued pursuant to Article 4A of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia or that loans money to the public except for any state or federally chartered bank, trust company, credit union, savings and loan association, or savings bank with deposits that are federally insured	X	X	X	X	X	X
Automatic teller machines	P	P	P	P	P	X
Bakeries and catering establishments	P	P	P	P(2,000)	P(2,000)	X
Banks (including savings and loan associations, and other similar institutions - but not including any drive-in service window)	P	P	P	P(8,000)	X	X
Barber shops, beauty shops, beauty supply, manicure shops and similar personal service establishments	X	X	X	X	X	X
Convenience stores meaning a small retail establishment stocked to sell primarily prepackaged food items, but may also sell alcoholic beverages, periodicals, and other household supplies to customers who purchase relatively few items per visit.	X	X	X	X	X	X
Drive-through service windows	X	X	P	X	X	X
Dry cleaning collection stations	P	P	P	P(2,000)	P(2,000)	X
Dry cleaning facilities	P	P	P	X	X	X
Grocery stores	P	P	P	P(15,000)	X	X
Laundromats	P	P	P	P(2,000)	P(2,000)	X
Package store as defined in Sec. 10-1	P	X	X	X	X	X
Photocopying or blueprint shops	P	P	P	P(2,000)	X	X
Plumbing, air conditioning service and repair	P	P	P	X	X	X
Retail establishments	P	P	P	P(8,000)	X	X
Sales and repair establishments (for home appliances, bicycles, lawn mowers, shoes, clocks, or similar household goods)	P	P	P	P(4,000)	P(4,000)	X
Small discount variety stores	X	X	X	X	X	X
Tailoring and dressmaking	P	P	P	P(4,000)	P(4,000)	X
Hotels	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Mortuaries and funeral homes	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
New and used car sales	X	X	X	X	X	X
Nursing homes and convalescent centers	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Adult businesses	X	X	X	X	X	X
Bingo parlors	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Bowling alleys	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Eating and drinking establishments	P	P	P	P(8,000)	P(4,000)	X
Museums, art galleries, libraries	P	P	P	P(8,000)	P(4,000)	X
Nightclubs	X	X	X	X	X	X
Outdoor enterprises of thirty days duration or less	SAP	SAP	SAP	SAP	X	X
Outdoor enterprises of more than thirty days duration	SUP	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X
Party houses provided that the use shall be prohibited within 150 feet of a property zoned R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-2B, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-4A, R-4B, R-5, RG, MR or a property used for residential purposes measured from property line to property line	SAP	SUP	SAP	SAP	X	X
Poolrooms and amusement arcades	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Theaters	P	P	P	X	X	X
Clinic	P	P	P	P(8,000)	X	X
Offices, studios	P	P	P	P(8,000)	P(4,000)	X
Professional or service establishments	P	P	P	X	X	X
Business or commercial schools	P	P	P	X	X	X
Childcare centers and kindergartens	P	P	P	P	SUP	X
Churches, synagogues, [temples], and mosques having a lot area greater than 1 acre	SUP	SUP	SUP	SUP	SUP	SUP
Churches, synagogues [temples], and mosques having a lot area less than or equal to 1 acre	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Clubs and lodges	P	P	P	X	X	X
Colleges and universities	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Community centers	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Private schools	P	P	P	X	X	X
Public schools	P	P	P	P	P	P
Commercial greenhouses	X	X	SUP	X	X	X
Light manufacturing	X	X	X	X	X	X
Security storage centers	X	X	SUP	X	X	X
Farmers' market	SAP	SAP	SAP	SAP	SAP	SAP
Hospitals	SUP	SUP	SUP	X	X	X
Market gardens	P	P	P	P	P	P
Mortuaries, funeral homes, cemeteries, and mausoleums	X	X	X	X	X	X
Urban gardens	P	P	P	SAP	SAP	SAP

Subarea 1: Greenbriar Town Center Subarea 2: Greenbriar Neighborhood Center Subarea 3: Campbellton Rd Mixed-Use Corridor Subarea 4: Greenbriar Residential/Commercial Subarea 5: Greenbriar Medium Density Residential Subarea 6: Greenbriar Single-Family Uses 1 2 3 4 RESIDENTIAL Single-family dwellings P P P P Two-family dwellings P P P P Multi-family dwellings P P P P Assisted living facilities Dormitories1 Group homes2 X X X SUP X X X X X X X X Rooming houses X X X X Shelter SUP SUP SUP X Short-term rentals, subject to the P P P P regulations in Atlanta City Code sec-tion 20-1001.

Single room occupancy residences X X X X Supportive housing X X X X TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS Automobile service stations including X X X X locations where gasoline, oil, grease, batteries, tires, and automobile acces-sories may be supplied, sold, or dispensed at retail in connection therewith or where general automo-tive servicing is performed Automotive repair garages, paint tire X X X X and body repair shops, auto parts retail stores, or carwashes (handwashing or automated)

Broadcasting towers greater than 70feet in height3 SUP SUP SUP SUP Broadcasting towers lower than 70 P P P P feet in height3 Data centers, when located on subter-P P P X ranean levels or the second floor above sidewalk level and higher, or on ground floors provided that retail, office, institutional, or residential uses are provided for a minimum depth of 20 feet from any building façade along the public sidewalk, and except where any part of the property is within 2,640 feet of a high capacity transit stop, as referenced in City Code Section 16-28.014(14).

Digital industry switchboards, power P P P X generators and other relay equip-ment and rooms housing such equip-ment when located on subterranean levels or the second floor above sidewalk level and higher, or on ground floors provided that retail, office, institutional, or residential uses are provided for a minimum depth of 20 feet from any building façade along the public sidewalk.

Data centers are excluded from this use in this district.

Helicopter landing facilities SUP SUP SUP X MARTA structures4 P P P P Supp. No. 99 5 P P P X X X X P X X X X SUP P X X X P 6 P X X X X X X X P X X X X SUP P X X X P P = Permitted P(X) = Permitted, up to X square feet SE = Special Exception SAP = Special Administrative Permit SUP = Special Use Permit X = Not Permitted Subarea 1: Greenbriar Town Center Subarea 2: Greenbriar Neighborhood Center Subarea 3: Campbellton Rd Mixed-Use Corridor Subarea 4: Greenbriar Residential/Commercial Subarea 5: Greenbriar Medium Density Residential Subarea 6: Greenbriar Single-Family Uses 1 2 3 4 5 6 Park-for hire decks P P P SUP X X Park-for-hire surface lots SUP SUP SUP SUP X X Truck stops X X X X X X RETAIL GOODS AND SERVICES Any establishment offering check X X X X X X cashing services pursuant to a license issued pursuant to Article 4A of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia or that loans money to the public except for any state or feder-ally chartered bank, trust company, credit union, savings and loan association, or savings bank with deposits that are federally insured Automatic teller machines P P P P P X Bakeries and catering establishments P P P P(2,000)

P(2,000)

X Banks6 P P P P(8,000)

X X Barber shops, beauty shops, beauty X X X X X X supply, manicure shops and similar personal service establishments Convenience stores meaning a small X X X X X X retail establishment stocked to sell primarily prepackaged food items, but may also sell alcoholic beverages, periodicals, and other household sup-plies to customers who purchase relatively few items per visit.

Drive-through service windows X X P7 X X X Dry cleaning collection stations P P P P(2,000)

P(2,000)

X Dry cleaning facilities P P P X X X Grocery stores P P P P(15,000)

X X Laundromats P P P P(2,000)

P(2,000)

X Package store as defined in Sec. 10-1 P18 X X X X X Photocopying or blueprint shops P P P P(2,000)

X X Plumbing, air conditioning service P P P X XX X and repair Retail establishments P P P P(8,000)

X X Sales and repair establishments8 P P P P(4,000)

P(4,000)

X Small discount variety stores X X X X X X Tailoring and dressmaking P P P P(4,000)

P(4,000)

X OTHER COMMERCIAL Hotels SUP SUP SUP X X X Mortuaries and funeral homes SUP SUP SUP X X X New and used car sales X X X X X X Nursing homes and convalescent SUP SUP SUP X X X centers ENTERTAINMENT Adult businesses X X X X X X Bingo parlors SUP SUP SUP X X X Bowling alleys SUP SUP SUP X X X Eating and drinking establishments11 P P P P(8,000)

P(4,000)

X Museums, art galleries, libraries9 P P P P(8,000)

P(4,000)

X Nightclubs X X X X X X P = Permitted P(X) = Permitted, up to X square feet SE = Special Exception SAP = Special Administrative Permit SUP = Special Use Permit X = Not Permitted Subarea 1: Greenbriar Town Center Subarea 2: Greenbriar Neighborhood Center Subarea 3: Campbellton Rd Mixed-Use Corridor Subarea 4: Greenbriar Residential/Commercial Subarea 5: Greenbriar Medium Density Residential Subarea 6: Greenbriar Single-Family Uses 1 2 3 4 Outdoor enterprises of thirty days duration or less10 SAP SAP SAP SAP Outdoor enterprises of more than thirty days duration10 SUP SUP SUP SUP Party houses provided that the use shall be prohibited within 150 feet of a property zoned R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-2B, R-3, R-3A, R-4, R-4A, R-4B, R-5, RG, MR or a property used for residential purposes measured from property line to property line SAP SUP SAP SAP Poolrooms and amusement arcades SUP SUP SUP X Theaters12 P P P X OFFICES Clinic13 P P P P(8,000)

Offices, studios P P P P(8,000)

Professional or service establish-P P P X ments14 CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL & RELIGIOUS Business or commercial schools P P P X Childcare centers and kindergartens P P P P Churches, synagogues, [temples], and mosques having a lot area greater than 1 acre SUP SUP SUP SUP Churches, synagogues [temples], and SE SE SE SE mosques having a lot area less than or equal to 1 acre Clubs and lodges P P P X Colleges and universities15 Community centers16 SUP SUP SUP X SUP SUP SUP X Private schools P P P X Public schools P P P P INDUSTRIAL Commercial greenhouses X X SUP X Light manufacturing X X X X Security storage centers X X SUP X OTHER Farmers' market SAP SAP SAP SAP16 Hospitals SUP SUP SUP X Market gardens P P P P17 Mortuaries, funeral homes, cemeter-X X X X ies, and mausoleums Urban gardens P P P SAP 5 X X X X X X P(4,000)

X X SUP SUP SE X X X X P X X X SAP16 X P17 X SAP 6 X X X X X X X X X X SUP SE X X X X P X X X SAP16 X P17 X SAP Notes:

1 including fraternity and sorority houses 2 including family care homes and congregate care homes 3 including line-of-sight relay devices for telephonic, radio or television communications 4 defined as: structures and uses required for operation of MARTA or a public utility but not including uses involving storage, train yards, warehousing, switching, or maintenance shops 5 including power generators and other telecommunications relay equipment 6 including savings and loan associations, and other similar institutions - but not including any drive-in service window 7 See Section 16-18T.028 for further restrictions in this Subarea. 8 for home appliances, bicycles, lawn mowers, shoes, clocks, or similar household goods 9 and similar profit or non-profit cultural facilities 10 defined as outdoor amusement enterprises, exhibits, entertainment, meetings, displays or sales areas, or outdoor religious ceremonies 11 including restaurants, bars, coffee shops, delicatessens and taverns 12 including other commercial recreation establishments with primary activities conducted within fully enclosed buildings 13 including veterinary (if animals are kept within" soundproof buildings), laboratories, and similar uses, excluding blood donor stations 14 but not hiring halls 15 and other institutions of higher learning 16 farmers' market limited to parcels which meet the minimum lot size requirements and are used as churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and other religious worship facilities or schools 17 Market gardens are limited to parcels which are used as churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and other religious worship facilities or schools. 18 One wine specialty shop and one brewpub as defined in Section 10-1 is permitted in Subarea 1.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2005-21, §§ 1, 2, 3-25-05; Ord. No. 2005-41(06-O0381), § 42, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 2008-62(06-O-0038), §§ 3O, 6Q, 7-7-08; Ord. No. 2009-24(08-O-1251), §§ 2V, 2V(2), 6-9-09; Ord. No. 2011-39(10-O-1773), § 3AA, 9-15-11; Ord. No. 2014-53(14-O-1278), § 2(Attach. B), 12-10-14; Ord. No. 2014-22(14-O-1092), § 2-FF, 6-11-14; Ord. No. 2019-20(18-O-1679), § 13, 3-13-19; Ord. No. 2019-26(19-O-1068), § 1, 5-15-19; Ord. No. 2019-66(19-O-1504), § 17, 12-11-19; Ord. No. 2020-58(19-O-1393), § 44, 10-28-20; Ord. No. 2021-60(21-O-0682), § 40, 12-15-21; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), § 1, 7-14-22; Ord. No. 2024-36(24-O-1222), § 8, 9-4-24)

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§ 16-18T.006

Permitted accessory uses and structures.

Sec. 16-18T.006. Permitted accessory uses and structures.

Accessory uses and structures permitted within this district shall include those customarily accessory and clearly incidental to permitted principal uses and structures and specifically includes clubhouses, pools, and other recreation amenities, parking to serve authorized residential and non-residential uses within the district subject to the restrictions contained elsewhere in this chapter, and electric vehicle charging stations equipped with Level 1, Level 2, and/or DC Fast Charge EVSE.

Accessory parking structures and lots for required parking are permitted within 300 feet of primary use as measured from the nearest property line, without a special exception. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2014-53(14-O-1278), § 2(Attach. B), 12-10-14)

§ 16-18T.007

Special permits.

Sec. 16-18T.007. Special permits.

The following uses are permissible only by additional special permits of the type indicated subject to limitations and requirements set forth in this chapter 18T or elsewhere in this part, and subject to the applicable procedures and requirements set forth in section 16-25.001, et seq.

1.Special administrative permits:

a.Outdoor displays of merchandise or sales areas within the supplemental zone adjacent to commercial uses.

b.Off-site parking and shared parking within 1,000 feet of a primary use as measured from the nearest property line.

c.Retaining walls greater than two feet in height between the building façade line and the street, where existing topography does not require retaining walls of a greater height, and except where necessary to meet the provisions in section 16-25.002(3).

d.Reduction of parking requirements may be permitted by the director of the bureau of planning subject to a shared parking arrangement under the following criteria:

i.The arrangement shall avoid conflicting parking demands and provide for safe pedestrian circulation and access;

ii.All shared parking spaces shall be clearly marked; and

iii.An applicant shall submit the following information as part of the application to reduce parking requirements and avoid conflicting parking demands:

a.A to-scale map indicating location of proposed parking spaces;

b.Hours of business operation of nonresidential parking users;

c.Written consent of property owners agreeing to the shared parking arrangement;

d.Copies of parking leases. renewed leases shall be filed with the bureau of planning. Lapse of a required lease agreement shall terminate the special administrative permit for shared parking.

e.Variations in width requirements for new streets when counted towards open space requirements when any of the following are provided:

i.Addition of bike lanes;

ii.Addition of angled parking;

iii.Addition of landscaped medians and roundabouts;

iv.Elimination of onstreet parking on one side of a one-way street.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.008

Redevelopment requirements.

Sec. 16-18T.008. Redevelopment requirements.

Subject to the provisions in Part 16, Chapter 24, Nonconformities. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.009

Transitional uses and yards.

Sec. 16-18T.009. Transitional uses and yards.

1.Adjoining lot with same frontage: Where a lot in this district abuts a lot in any R-1 through R-G, MR, RLC or PD-H district at the side along the same street frontage, and without an intervening street, such lot within this district, or the first 100 feet on such lot if it is wider than 100 feet, shall not be used for any drive-through service window or drive-in facility, car wash, service station, mortuary or funeral home, sales lot for automobiles, repair garage, or paint and body shop even where otherwise specifically authorized.

2.Transitional height planes:

a.No portion of any structure shall protrude through a height limiting plane beginning the specified number of feet above the point set forth in subsection 16-18T.009(2)(b) below and extending inward over the SPI-20 district at an angle of 45 degrees. The following districts shall be considered "protected districts" for purposes of this section 16-18T.009(2):

i.R-1 through R-5;

ii.RG-1 and RG-2;

iii.MR-1, MR-2, and MR-MU; and

iv.Landmark, Historic, PD, and SPI districts and district subareas having uses and densities predominantly similar to those permitted in the district classifications listed in subsections (i) through (iii) above.

b.Proximity to districts and measurement applications:

i.For parcels in an SPI-20 district that are contiguous to a protected district, the transitional height plane shall be measured beginning 35 feet above the required SPI-20 setback or transitional yard adjoining the common property line with such protected district.

ii.For parcels in an SPI-20 district that are not contiguous to but are within 150 feet of a protected district, the transitional height plane shall be measured beginning 15 feet above the nearest lot line of the protected district, provided this transitional height plane shall not extend more than 150 linear feet (measured along the ground) from the protected district up to and into the SPI-20 district. (See diagrams at section 16-29.001(62).)

c.The purpose and intent of this provision is to provide protection for the named protected districts from nearby looming structures regardless of the presence of an intervening public right-of-way or park or space, public or private street or alley, or any lot or parcel remnant.

d.Transitional height plane measurements shall be applied to parcels on a point-bypoint basis and not average grade.

3.Transitional yards:

a.Where any subarea of this district adjoins an R-1 through R-5, R-G, MR, RLC or PD-H district, or Subareas 5 or 6 within this district without an intervening street, a minimum of 20 feet is required which shall not be used for the purpose of parking, paving, loading, servicing or any other activity with the exception of private alleys or drives up to ten feet in width. Such yards shall be planted as approved by the city arborist and maintained as a landscaped strip.

b.Screening: In addition to the above transitional yard requirements, permanent opaque walls six feet in height shall be provided and shall be maintained in sightly condition.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2019-09(18-O-1581), § 10.16, 1-31-19)

§ 16-18T.010

Development controls.

Sec. 16-18T.010. Development controls.

See Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations for bulk limitations, maximum building coverage, public space requirements, minimum open space requirements, and maximum height.

For purposes of this chapter, and notwithstanding the provisions of Code section 16-29.001(24), mixed-use development is defined as any development which contains as principal uses both residential and non-residential uses on the same development site, and in which both of such uses are at least 20 percent of the total floor area, excluding accessory uses.

1.Bulk limitations:

a.Maximum permitted floor areas without bonuses:

i.For nonresidential uses, the ratio of floor area to lot area shall not exceed the amount indicated under "Maximum Nonresidential FAR" in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations for each subarea (See section 16-18T.010(2)).

ii.For residential uses, the ratio of floor area to net lot area shall not exceed the amount indicated under "Maximum Residential FAR" in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations for each subarea.

iii.For developments that combine residential and non-residential uses, the ratio of floor area to net lot area shall not exceed the sum of the amounts indicated under "Maximum Residential FAR" and "Maximum Nonresidential FAR" in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations for each subarea, but not greater than the maximum floor areas permitted for each (See section 16-29.001(24).

b.Maximum permitted floor area with bonuses: Under no circumstances shall the ratio of floor area to gross lot area of any development with bonuses exceed the amount indicated under "Maximum Combined FAR With Bonuses" indicated in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations for each subarea.

2.Residential uses may use net lot area or gross lot area when calculating maximum permitted residential floor area, provided that usable open space requirements (UOSR) are calculated based on the same lot area.

Table SPI-20 Greenbriar — Development Controls and Site Limitations (§16-18T.010; columns = the 6 SPI-20 subareas)

Dimension	Subarea 1: Greenbriar Town Center	Subarea 2: Greenbriar Neighborhood Center	Subarea 3: Campbellton Rd Mixed-Use Corridor	Subarea 4: Greenbriar Residential/Commercial	Subarea 5: Greenbriar Medium Density Residential	Subarea 6: Greenbriar Single-Family
Nonresidential FAR (base) or Maximum Percentage of Development	2.5	1.5	1.0	20%	5%	None
Residential FAR (base)	0.696	0.696	0.696	2.0	0.696	0.5
Combined Maximum FAR without bonuses	3.196	2.196	1.696	2.0	0.696	0.5
Additional Open Space Bonus	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Ground Floor Commercial Bonus	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Civic Space Bonus	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
New Streets Incentive	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
On-street Parking Incentive	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES	NO
Combined Maximum FAR with bonuses	3.696	2.696	2.0	2.696	0.696	0.5
Maximum Building Coverage (percent of net lot area)	85%	85%	85%	85%	85%	50%
Residential Usable Open Space Requirement (UOSR)	LUI	LUI	LUI	LUI	LUI	LUI
Non-residential Public Space Requirement, as a % or net lot area	10%	10%	10%	10%	None	None
Minimum Lot Size	None	None	None	2,000 sf/None*	2,000 sf/None*	3,000 sf
Minimum Street Frontage	None	None	None	40'/25'**	40'/25'**	40'
Minimum Façade Height	24'	24'	24'	None	None	None
Maximum Height	80 feet	52 feet	52 feet	80 feet	52 feet	35 feet

b.For non-residential uses, including all non-residential components of mixed-use developments: Public space requirements shall be as indicated in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations. (See Section 16-28.012 for definitions and measurements. Required yards and requirements for sidewalk and supplemental zone widths that are constructed on private property may be counted towards this requirement. Such public space may include planted areas, fountains, community gardens, parks plazas, hardscape elements related to sidewalks and plazas, and similar features which are located on private property.)

c.For mixed-uses: The sum of minimum open space requirements specified in subsections a. and b. above for non-residential and residential shall be met.

4.Residential balconies: Balconies for residential units, which are enclosed on not more than three sides, may be counted towards UOSR for a maximum depth of six feet.

§ 16-18T.010

5.Additional open space bonus: If indicated for a subarea in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations, developments in that subarea shall be permitted a residential bonus of two square feet of residential floor area for each one square foot of open space provided above the minimum required herein. Said bonus shall be permitted provided that open space:

a.Shall provide active or passive recreational amenities;

b.Shall be no greater than 24 inches above or below the adjacent public sidewalk for a minimum distance of 15 feet from the beginning of the adjacent sidewalk;

c.Shall be visible and accessible from any point along 90 percent of any adjacent sidewalk; and

d.Shall permit and encourage pedestrians to walk on a minimum of 80 percent of the surface of the parcel excluding fountains, pedestrian furniture, public art and similar elements.

6.Ground-floor commercial bonus: If indicated for a subarea in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations, developments that provide street-fronting, sidewalk level retail establishments or eating and drinking establishments that comprise a minimum of 20 percent of the building foot print and meet all of the requirements of section 16-18T.015(1) shall be permitted a residential floor area bonus of three additional square feet for every one square foot of said space built.

7.Civic space bonus: If indicated for a subarea in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar Development controls and site limitations, developments which provide recreational centers, community centers and community service facilities which are available to the general public during normal city recreational center, community center or community service hours shall be permitted a residential floor area bonus of one square foot for every one square foot of said space built.

8.New streets incentive: New public streets, or private streets which function as public streets may be counted towards UOSR and public space requirements provided the following criteria are met:

a.The new streets connect two other public streets or private streets; and

b.The new streets meets the requirements of Section 16-18T.012; and

c.The maximum width of said streets shall be 38 feet; and

d.The new streets shall include two on-street parallel parking lanes, two travel lanes and sidewalk extensions at intersections; and

e.When adjacent to a park area, new streets shall meet all above requirements along each park edge.

f.Gates shall not be permitted across said streets.

9.On-street parking incentive: New onstreet parking may be counted towards UOSR or public space requirements provided the following criteria are met:

a.No on-street parking currently exists in the public right-of-way adjacent to the project area for which credit is sought; and

b.The new on-street parking is located where there is no existing street lane; and

c.Sidewalk extensions are provided at street intersections where appropriate; and

d.All other sidewalk requirements of this Chapter are met.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

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§ 16-18T.011

Site limitations.

Sec. 16-18T.011. Site limitations.

1.Minimum building façade heights: Buildings shall have a minimum façade height along each façade adjacent to any sidewalk or supplemental zone as shown in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations.

2.Maximum building heights: In addition to the requirements of transitional height planes specified in section 16-18T.009(2), buildings shall have a maximum height as shown in Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development controls and site limitations.

3.New development or redevelopment proposing to contain an entire block face greater than 600 feet in length shall be traversed by streets which create block faces no more than 400 feet in length, except when topographical conditions prevent the introduction of new streets as required, or to allow new streets to coincide with an existing street grid. For the purposes of this chapter, a block face shall be measured from the back of sidewalk clear zones or required supplemental zones. Such streets shall function as public streets and shall connect two other public streets or private streets that meet the requirements of section 16-18T.010(8).

4.Requirement for continuation of existing street network: Properties adjacent to the rightof-way of existing public streets which dead-end or cul-de-sac shall provide a street connection to the existing right-of-way and shall meet the requirements of section 16-18T.010(8) and section 16-18T.012, unless existing site topography does not permit such a connection to be made as determined by the commissioner of the department of transportation, or his/her designee. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2020-33(20-O-1381), § 36, 6-23-20)

§ 16-18T.012

Sidewalks.

Sec. 16-18T.012. Sidewalks.

Public sidewalks shall be located along all public streets and all private streets that function as public streets and shall have minimum widths as specified herein. Sidewalks shall consist of two zones: a street furniture and tree planting zone, and a clear zone.

Table SPI-20 Greenbriar - Development Controls and Site Limitations Subarea 1: Greenbriar Town Center Subarea 2: Greenbriar Neighborhood Center Subarea 3: Campbellton Rd Mixed-Use Corridor Subarea 4: Greenbriar Residential/Commercial Subarea 5: Greenbriar Medium Density Residential Subarea 6: Greenbriar Single-family 1 2 3 4 Minimum Street Furniture and Tree Planting 5' 5' 5' 5' Zone Width Minimum Clear Zone Width 10' 10' 10' 10' Minimum Supplemental Zone Width 5' or None* 5' or None* 5' or None* 9' or 5'** Minimum Side Yard - not adjacent to street 20' or 20' or 20' or 15' or None† None† None† None† Minimum Side Yard - adjacent to street see supple- see supple- see supple- see supple-mental mental mental mental zone zone zone zone Minimum Rear Yard 20' or 20' or 20' or 20' None† None† None† Minimum Front Yard Setback see supple- see supple- see supple- see supple-mental mental mental mental zone zone zone zone 5 5' 6' 9' or 5'** 15'/5'or None†† see supple-mental zone 15' see supplemental zone 6 5' 6' None 5' 10' 15' 20' *Minimum supplemental zone width is 5' on streets that function as arterial and collector streets, none otherwise.

**Minimum supplemental zone width is 9' on streets that function as arterial and collector streets, 5' otherwise.

†Nonresidential uses: None. Residential use: Setback may be reduced to zero when no residential windows are adjacent to such yard.

††Nonresidential uses: None. Multi-family residential use: 15' setback may be reduced to zero when no residential windows are adjacent to such yard. Single-family residential uses: 5'.

The following regulations shall apply to all public sidewalks:

1.Street furniture and tree planting zone requirements: The street furniture and tree planting zone shall have a minimum width as specified in SPI-20 Greenbriar Sidewalk and setback requirements. Said zone shall be located immediately adjacent to the curb and shall be continuous. Said zone shall meet the tree planting requirements of section 16-18T.012(3). In addition to the required planting of trees, this zone may also be used for the placement of street furniture including utility poles, waste receptacles, fire hydrants, traffic signs, newspaper vending boxes, bus shelters, bicycle racks and similar elements in a manner that does not obstruct pedestrian access or motorist visibility and as approved by the director of the bureau of planning.

2.Clear zone requirements: The clear zone shall be a minimum width as specified in SPI-20 Greenbriar - Sidewalk and setback requirements. Said zone shall be located immediately contiguous to the street furniture and tree planting zone and shall be continuous. Said zone shall be hardscape, and shall be unobstructed for a minimum height of eight feet except as authorized in section 16-18T.014(7).

3.Street tree planting requirements: Street trees are required and shall be planted in the ground a maximum of 50 feet on center within the street furniture and tree planting zone and spaced equal distance between streetlights. All newly planted trees shall be a minimum of two and one-half inches in caliper measured six inches above ground, shall be a minimum of 12 feet in height, shall have a minimum mature height of 40 feet, and shall be limbed up to a minimum height of seven feet. Trees shall have a minimum planting area of 40 square feet. All plantings, planting replacement and planting removal shall be approved by the city arborist. The area between required plantings shall either be planted with evergreen ground cover such as mondo grass or liriope spicata or shall be paved as approved by the director of planning.

4.Tree grates: Tree grates are not required where all sidewalk width requirements are met. Where tree grates are required or otherwise installed, they shall be a minimum of five feet by eight feet, shall be a type specified by the director of planning in accordance with uniform design standards utilized by the director for placement of such objects in the public right-of-way, and shall be placed within the street furniture and tree planting zone. Where tree grates are not required or otherwise installed, tree planting areas shall be permitted to be planted with evergreen ground cover such as mondo grass or liriope spicata.

5.Paving: All paving within the street furniture and tree planting zone shall be a type specified by the director of planning in accordance with uniform design standards utilized by the director for placement of such objects in the public right-of-way.

6.Nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to impede visibility within visibility triangles at street intersections between the heights of two and one-half feet and eight feet above grade. See section 16-28.008(9), Visibility at intersections.

7.No awning or canopy shall encroach beyond the clear zone. Metal awnings are prohibited.

8.Where property within this district abuts an R, R-G, MR, PD-H, or LW district without an intervening street, the sidewalk area within twenty (20) feet of such districts shall taper as necessary to provide a smooth transition to the existing R, R-G, MR, PD-H, or LW districts sidewalk. In the event that the abutting R, R-G, MR, PD-H or LW district has no existing sidewalk, the sidewalk shall taper to a width of six feet.

9.Decorative pedestrian lights, where installed, shall be placed a maximum of 50 feet on center and spaced equal distance between required trees along all streets. Where installed, said lights shall be located within either the street furniture and tree planting zone or the supplemental zone. All said lights shall be Atlanta Type "C" as approved by the planning bureau.

10.Every commercially reasonable effort shall be made to place utilities underground or to the rear of structures to allow for unobstructed use of sidewalks.

11.Trash receptacles or similar elements, where installed, shall be a type specified by the Director of Planning in accordance with uniform design standards utilized by the Director for placement of such objects in the public right-of-way and shall be placed within the street furniture and tree planting zone.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), § 2, 7-14-22)

§ 16-18T.013

Supplemental zone.

Sec. 16-18T.013. Supplemental zone.

For purposes of these regulations, the area between any building, parking garage, or parking lot and the required sidewalk, when no intervening building exists, shall be defined as the supplemental zone. Supplemental zones shall meet the following requirements. Except as otherwise specified below, the square footage contained within a supplemental zone which meets all the following supplemental zone requirements may be counted towards UOSR or public space requirements.

1.Supplemental zone general requirements:

a.When sidewalk level residential units are provided, supplemental zone shall be landscaped with the exception of terraces, porches, stoops and walkways, which may occupy a maximum of two-thirds of the supplemental zone area;

b.Terraces, porches and stoops shall have a maximum finished floor height of 24 inches above finishedgrade, unless existing topographical considerations render this requirement unreasonable, subject to the provisions in section 16-25.002(3);

c.The supplemental zone shall be no more than 24 inches above the adjacent public sidewalk for a minimum linear distance of 15 feet from the nearest edge of the adjacent public sidewalk, unless existing topographical considerations render this requirement unreasonable; and

d.Any authorized walls surrounding landscaped and grassed areas shall not exceed a maximum height of 24 inches, except retaining walls, which shall not exceed a maximum height of 36 inches unless existing topography requires a retaining wall of greater height.

e.Fencing permitted only when:

i.The supplemental zone is located between sidewalk level residential units and the adjacent street; or

ii.Said fencing is used to separate authorized outdoor dining from the required sidewalk.

2.Supplemental zone widths: Along front and side façades shall be a minimum width as specified in SPI-20 Greenbriar Sidewalk and setback requirements.

3.Supplemental zones containing a depth of 15 feet or less shall meet the following additional requirements:

a.No balcony shall encroach more than ten feet into the supplemental zone area.

b.Shall not be counted towards UOSR or public space requirements unless visible and accessible to the general public from the adjacent public sidewalk, with the exception of areas adjacent to sidewalk level residential units.

4.Supplemental zones containing a depth greater than 15 feet shall be counted towards UOSR or public space requirements only when the following additional requirements are met:

a.Shall permit and encourage pedestrians to walk on a minimum of eighty (80) percent of the surface of the supplemental zone excluding fountains, pedestrian furniture, public art and similar elements.

b.When adjacent non-residential ground floor uses are provided, shall be visible and accessible from any point along 90 percent of any adjacent sidewalk.

c.When adjacent non-residential ground floor uses are provided, all sides of buildings fronting said zone meet the requirements of section 16-18T.015(1).

d.When adjacent residential ground floor uses are provided, shall provide a pedestrian walkway from said space to the adjacent public sidewalk. Said pedestrian walkway shall be perpendicular to the street and shall connect directly to the public sidewalk and shall be uncovered and open to the sky along its entire length.

5.Developments of greater than one acre in area and adjacent to existing transit stops which have no shelters shall provide a shelter within the supplemental zone for a minimum of one such stop. The design and location of such stop shall be approved by the director of the bureau of planning.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.014

Relationship of building to street.

Sec. 16-18T.014. Relationship of building to street.

1.For purposes of this chapter, sidewalk-level shall be defined as any floor of a building with a finished-floor elevation less than or equal to five feet above the adjacent sidewalk or less than or equal to five feet below the adjacent sidewalk.

2.Building floors shall be delineated at third story above sidewalk level and lower and shall be executed through windows, belt courses, cornice lines or similar architectural detailing.

3.The primary pedestrian entrance for pedestrians to access all sidewalk level uses and business establishments with street frontage:

a.Shall face and be visible from the street. When located adjacent to a Storefront Street, said entrance shall face and be visible from such street.

b.Shall be directly accessible and visible from the sidewalk.

c.Shall remain unlocked during business hours for non-residential uses.

d.Shall be connected with the sidewalk by a pedestrian pathway that is perpendicular to the sidewalk and is a minimum of four feet in width.

e.Shall have a visible and accessible push button activator seen from the clear zone sidewalk connected with a minimum five foot wide pedestrian walkway, except for those entrances that are used solely for access to an individual dwelling unit. This provision shall not apply to singlefamily and two-family residential structures.

4.A street address number shall be located directly above the primary building entrance, shall be clearly visible from the sidewalk and shall be a minimum of six inches in height.

5.Buildings with residential uses at the sidewalk level shall meet the following regulations:

a.All primary pedestrian entrances not adjacent to a public sidewalk shall be linked to the public sidewalk with a pedestrian walkway a minimum of five feet wide for commercial, mixed-use, and multi-family residential development (excluding townhouse development), and three feet wide for townhouse, singlefamily, and two-family development. Said pedestrian walkway shall be perpendicular to the street and shall be permitted to share said walkway with one adjacent unit.

b.Buildings shall have windows at sidewalk level on each street frontage façade that are substantially similar in size to the sidewalk level front façade windows.

6.Along all streets, parking, storage or digital industry switchboards, power generators and other relay equipment and rooms housing such equipment shall be permitted, with the exception that such uses shall not occupy a minimum depth of 20 feet of the ground floor street frontage beginning at any building façade along the public sidewalk. Said buildings shall meet the following additional requirements:

a.Shall meet the requirements of section 16-18T.015(1) except at ingress and egress points into the structure and when topographical conditions prevent such treatment; or

b.Shall meet the requirements of section 16-18T.014(5) except at ingress and egress points into the structure and when topographical conditions prevent such treatment.

7.Sidewalk arcades: Buildings with nonresidential uses at the sidewalk level may have sidewalk arcades, which shall meet the following regulations:

a.Shall provide an at grade sidewalk surface.

b.Arcade supports shall be a maximum width of five feet.

c.Shall provide a minimum of 25 feet of clear unobstructed space between arcade supports.

d.A building with a sidewalk arcade shall meet the requirements of section 16-18T.015.

e.Shall provide a minimum clear zone width of 15 feet and when located on streets which function as arterial streets or Storefront streets, shall provide a minimum supplemental zone width of five feet.

8.Fences and walls shall meet the following regulations:

a.For residential uses adjacent to the sidewalk, fences shall not exceed 42 inches in height when located between the primary building and the street or between any supplemental zone and the adjacent street. For non-residential uses adjacent to the sidewalk, fences are prohibited when located between the building and the sidewalk except where specifically authorized elsewhere in this Chapter for outdoor dining.

b.Retaining walls located adjacent to a sidewalk along a public street shall not exceed a height of two feet and the combined height of a fence where otherwise authorized and retaining wall shall not exceed a height of five feet, unless existing topography prohibits retaining walls of a lesser height. Retaining walls shall be finished poured concrete or shall be faced with stone, brick or smooth stucco. See also section 16-29.001(25)(b).

c.No walls, except retaining walls, shall be located between the street and any building, with the exception of screening for authorized off-street loading areas.

d.Fences and walls located between the primary building and the lot line and not exceeding six feet in height may be erected, but shall not be permitted between the primary building and the street.

e.Where wood fences are constructed the finished side shall be toward all property lines that front the public right of way or property zoned R-1 through R-5, MR, PD-H or used for residential purposes.

f.Wood fencing other than cedar or redwood must be stained or painted.

g.Fencing shall have a horizontal top and bottom trim. Bright or fluorescent colors are prohibited.

h.Chain link fencing shall be black or dark green vinyl coated.

9.No barbed wire, razor wire, chain link fence or similar elements shall be visible from any public plaza, ground level or sidewalk level outdoor dining area or public right-of-way.

10.Vending machines, paper stands, and other similar devices shall be located interior to all buildings.

11.On non-residential structures shingled slanted roof lines are prohibited. Metal roofs are permitted. Exposed gutters are prohibited for use with flat roofs. All flat roofs shall have a parapet and cornice and shall be continuous on all building elevations. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), §§ 3, 4, 7-14-22; Ord. No. 2026-05(26-O-1001), § 12, 2-25-26)

§ 16-18T.015

Specific regulations for storefront streets.

Sec. 16-18T.015. Specific regulations for storefront streets.

Properties which front streets indicated in Exhibit B as Storefront Streets shall meet the following regulations:

1.Street-fronting buildings including parking decks shall meet the following sidewalk level requirements:

a.The length of façade without intervening fenestration or entryway shall not exceed 20 feet.

b.For buildings with ground floor commercial uses, fenestration shall be provided for a minimum of 65 percent of the length of the frontage. For buildings with ground floor residential uses, fenestration shall be provided for a minimum of 51 percent of the length of the frontage excluding gables, windows, doors, and related trim.

i.Beginning at a point not more than three feet above the sidewalk, to a height no less than ten feet above the sidewalk or,

ii.Beginning at the finished floor elevation to a height no less than ten feet above the finished floor elevation when the finished floor elevation is three or more feet above the sidewalk or

iii.Beginning at a point not more than sidewalk level, to a height no less than ten (10) feet above the finished floor elevation when the finished floor elevation is below the sidewalk.

c.Fenestration shall not utilize painted glass, reflective glass or other similarly treated or opaque windows. Entrances may be counted towards fenestration requirements.

d.For parking decks, commercial uses shall occupy a minimum depth of 20 feet of the ground floor street frontage beginning at any building façade along the public sidewalk, except at ingress and egress points. Such commercial uses located in this area shall meet the requirements of section 16-18T.015.

2.Minimum building façade height: Twentyfour feet along each façade visible from the public right-of-way.

3.Horizontal change of materials. A horizontal change of materials from one material to another shall include a cast stone cap or masonry sill. The cap sill shall project from the face of the building.

4.Building entrances. The primary pedestrian entrance facing the street and sidewalk shall be articulated and dif-ferentiated from other components of the façade with two or more of the following elements: Transom windows; awnings or canopies. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), §§ 5, 6, 7-14-22)

§ 16-18T.016

Signage.

Sec. 16-18T.016. Signage.

Refer to section 16-28A, Sign Ordinance. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.017

Loading areas, loading dock entrances and building mechanical and accessory features.

Sec. 16-18T.017. Loading areas, loading dock entrances and building mechanical and accessory features.

1.Dumpsters and loading areas:

a.Shall be paved with impervious materials and shall be screened so as not to be visible from any public plaza, ground level or sidewalk level outdoor dining area, public sidewalk or public right-of way.

b.When serving residential uses, shall be enclosed with opaque walls six (6) feet in height.

c.When serving non-residential uses and located within three hundred (300) feet of single-family residential uses, shall be located immediately adjacent to the side or rear of the principal structure or shall be in the location of least sound and visual impact to nearby single-family residential uses.

d.Dumpsters shall be screened with brick opaque walls and a self-closing opaque gates along one side which matches the brick color. Gate material shall be wood, metal or vinyl. Screening shall be 12 inches above the dumpster at a maximum height of seven feet.

2.Loading dock entrances for non-residential uses shall be screened so that loading docks and related activity are not visible from the public right-of-way.

3.Building mechanical and accessory features:

a.Shall be located to the side or rear of the principal structure and shall be in the location of least visibility from the public right-of-way. Screening with plant or fence materials shall be required if the equipment is otherwise visible from the public right-of-way.

b.When located on rooftops shall be incorporated in the design of the building and screened with building materials similar to the building.

c.Shall not be permitted between the building and any public street.

d.Building mechanical and accessory features not located on rooftops shall provide landscaping. Shrubbery shall consist of a continuous hedge of evergreen shrubbery and shall be a minimum height of three feet at the time of planting and reach a minimum height of six feet at maturity.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), § 8, 7-14-22)

§ 16-18T.018

Off-street loading requirements.

Sec. 16-18T.018. Off-street loading requirements.

See Table of Loading Requirements, Section 16-28.015 Off-street Loading Requirements. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.019

Curb cuts and parking structures.

Sec. 16-18T.019. Curb cuts and parking structures.

1.All sidewalk paving materials shall be continued across any intervening driveway at the same prevailing grade and cross slope as on the adjacent sidewalk clear zone.

2.For mixed-use, commercial, and multifamily residential development (excluding townhouses), driveways shall have a band of textured concrete adjacent to the street that is in-line with and equal in width to the street furniture zone and shall have a textured band of concrete adjacent to the sidewalk which is in-line with the supplemental zone and a minimum width of five feet from the sidewalk.

3.Driveway and curb cut widths shall be a maximum of 24 feet for two-way entrances and 12 feet for one-way entrances, unless otherwise permitted by the commissioner of transportation.

4.No circular drives shall be located between any building and any public street with the exception of hotels, childcare facilities, kindergartens, and special schools.

5.Curb cuts and driveways shall not be permitted on any street that functions as an arterial street or collector street when access may be provided from a side or rear street located § 16-18T.019 immediately adjacent to a contiguous property, with the exception of hotel patron drop-off drives.

6.Unless authorized by section 16-18T.019(4), driveways, except for a driveway to reach the side yard or rear yard or an on-site parking facility, are not permitted between the sidewalk and a building, and shall be perpendicular to any adjacent street.

7.No more than one curb cut shall be permitted for each development, provided that properties with more than one street frontage may have one curb cut located on each street frontage.

8.Entrances to garages and carports that serve a single residential unit shall face the rear yard or a side yard that has no street frontage, or shall have a front yard setback of at least 50 percent of the property depth.

9.All contiguous ground-floor residential units shall share one common drive, located in rear yards or side yards without street frontage, to serve garages, carports and parking areas.

10.Parking deck façades shall conceal automobiles from visibility from any public rightof-way or private drive or street that are open to the general public, and shall have the appearance of a horizontal storied building.

11.Notwithstanding the provisions of section 16-28.006(10), a common or joint driveway may be authorized by the director of the bureau of planning when adjacent lots have direct vehicular access to a street, and a driveway from a private street which functions as a public street may be authorized by the director of the bureau of planning, based on traffic considerations, when a perpetual easement agreement is agreed upon by all affected property owners and a copy of such agreement is provided to the bureau of planning.

12.All developments, including parking decks, shall have sidewalks a minimum width of four feet connecting ground level parking to the public sidewalks and to all building entrances. See section 16-18T.021, Minimum landscaping for parking lots, barrier requirements.

13.No drop-off lanes shall be permitted along public streets. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2020-33(20-O-1381), § 37, 6-23-20)

§ 16-18T.020

Lighting, security, and maintenance requirements.

Sec. 16-18T.020. Lighting, security, and maintenance requirements.

1.All lighting including all parking decks and lots and lit canopies shall reduce light spillage onto residentially used properties by providing cutoff luminaries that have a maximum 90-degree illumination.

2.All lighting that up-lights trees, buildings or other elements, shall be located a minimum height of eight feet above the sidewalk, driveway or pedestrian area when not located within completely landscaped areas.

3.All surface parking lots and structures, whether a nonconforming principal use or accessory use, and whether commercial or noncommercial, shall have the following minimum requirements:

a.Lighting shall be provided throughout all parking facilities to equal a minimum of two footcandles of light. A footcandle of light is a uniformly distributed flux of one lumen on a surface of one square foot in area. Where applicable, public street lighting may be utilized to either partially or totally fulfill the lighting requirements; however, where such street lighting is removed, it shall be the responsibility of the parking facility to independently provide these required levels of illumination.

b.Parking facilities shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. Parking spaces and driving lanes shall be clearly defined and maintained as such. Parking lots shall not be operated when any damage impairs the drivability of the parking lot. See Section 16-28.014 for additional requirements.

c.Parking facilities operating before the effective date of this section shall have 24 months to comply herewith.

4.Burglar bars, street gates, and steel roll down doors or shutters are prohibited on the exterior of a structure when visible from any public or private street. Interior security burglar bars, steel gates and roll down doors shall allow 80 percent visibility into the tenant space and shall be fully retractable during business operational hours.

5.Vacant buildings or storefronts shall not have burglar bars, street gates, and steel roll down doors or shutters visible from a public or private street 30 days from the passage of this Ordinance.

6.Lights outlining, or detailing buildings or windows are prohibited. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), § 9, 7-14-22)

§ 16-18T.021

Minimum landscaping for surface parking lots, barrier requirements.

Sec. 16-18T.021. Minimum landscaping for surface parking lots, barrier requirements.

The requirements of City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances, Chapter 158 Vegetation, Article II Tree Protection, Section 30 Parking Lot Requirements shall apply to this district except as modified as follows:

1.Said parking lot requirements shall apply to all lots regardless of size;

2.All parking bays shall be terminated with a landscaped strip a minimum width of five feet and equal to the length of the parking bay.

3.All required landscaped areas shall be planted with evergreen groundcover or shrubs with a maximum mature height of 30 inches.

4.All required landscaped buffer areas and strips, regardless of length, shall have a minimum of one tree with a minimum caliper of two and one-half inches.

5.Parking lot landscaping.

A.Applicability. Parking lot landscaping is required on all on-site surface parking lots created after the effective date of this chapter. Multiple platted lots contained on a single site plan and any separate parking areas connected with drive aisles are considered a single parking area.

B.Perimeter screening. All surface parking areas as well as drive aisles and other related vehicular use areas must be screened from view from the adjacent street using one of the options below. A required landscape strip must be located at the outer perimeter of the parking area and must be provided along the entire parking area, excluding breaks for pedestrians, bicycles, and driveways.

For screening options that include shrubs, those must be 30 inches tall at the time of planting and 70 percent of them must be evergreen.

1.Landscape strip with shrubs. A minimum ten-foot-wide landscape strip planted with shrubs. Shrubs must be provided to fully screen paved areas and parking lots from the right-of-way within three years of planting.

2.Landscape strip with screening wall. A 2.5-foot-high screening wall located within a minimum four-foot planting strip. Screening walls must be closed and be constructed of high-quality materials including one or a combination of the following: decorative blocks; brick; stone; cast-stone; stucco over standard concrete masonry blocks; glass block; or other material approved by the director of the office of zoning and development.

3.Landscape strip with berm. An earth berm a minimum of 2.5 feet higher than the finished elevation of the parking area, planted with five shrubs for every 35 linear feet of street frontage, excluding driveway openings. The berm must contain a rounded crown suitable for planting, and a stabilized side slope of no greater than 3:1.

4.Landscape strip with grade change. A six-foot landscaped strip with a minimum threefoot grade drop from the street to the parking area, planted with five shrubs for every 35 linear feet of street frontage, excluding driveway openings.

C.Interior islands.

1.A landscaped interior island must be provided every eight parking spaces. Interior islands must be distributed evenly throughout the parking area. Interior islands may be consolidated or intervals may be expanded in order to preserve existing trees.

2.An interior island abutting a single row of parking spaces must be a minimum of nine feet in width and 200 square feet in area. Each island must include one shade tree.

3.An interior island abutting a double row of parking spaces must be a minimum of nine feet in width and 400 square feet in area. Each island must include two shade trees.

D.Median islands.

1.A landscaped median island must be provided between every six single parking rows. Intervals may be expanded to preserve existing trees on the lot.

2.A landscaped median island must be at least six feet wide.

3.At least three shrubs must be planted in the median island for every 80 feet in length.

E.Island plantings.

1.All required shade trees species must be approved by the arborist division.

2.All required shade trees must have a minimum caliper of three inches and be at least ten feet tall at time of planting.

3.Islands must be installed below the level of the parking lot surface and designed to allow for runoff capture.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), § 10, 7-14-22)

§ 16-18T.022

Off-street parking requirements.

Sec. 16-18T.022. Off-street parking requirements.

In addition to the provisions of section 16-28.008(7), which shall apply and are incorporated herein, the following parking requirements shall apply to all uses approved by special permits. (See also sections 16-28.013 and 16-28.014):

1.Off-street surface parking shall not be located between a building and the street without an intervening building.

2.Parking facilities shall be accessory to a permitted principal use only, provided that parking spaces serving another principal permitted use may use such facility for shared parking during nonnormal business hours by compliance with subsection (7) below.

3.For office uses minimum requirements unless otherwise stated:

a)All developments shall reserve and designate at least five percent of the employee parking spaces "Carpool Only." Carpool spaces shall be used only by carpool vehicles in which at least two of the persons are employees or tenants of the building. Such spaces shall be located near the building's employee entrance or other preferable locations within the employee parking areas as approved by the Director of the Bureau of Traffic and Transportation.

b)All new parking structures shall be built to accommodate vanpool access. The minimum ceiling height for vanpools is eight feet two inches.

4.For residential uses: See Table I, "Land Use Intensity Ratios", for minimum "parking requirements under appropriate FAR for the development.

5.For non-residential uses minimum requirements unless otherwise stated:

a.Banks, savings and loan institutions, and the like: One space for each 200 square feet of floor area.

b.Business colleges, trade schools, conservatories, dancing schools, and the like: One space for each 200 square feet of floor area.

c.Child care centers, day care centers, prekindergartens, play and other special schools or day care centers for young children: One space per 600 square feet of floor area. In addition to providing off-street parking, such establishments shall provide safe and convenient facilities for loading and unloading children, as approved by the director, bureau of traffic and transportation.

d.Clubs, lodges, and commercial recreational establishments: One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.

e.Dormitories: No parking requirements.

f.Eating and drinking establishments:

i.Within Subarea 1: One parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area. Where an eating and drinking establishment derives more than 60 percent of its gross income from the sale of malt beverages, wine and/or distilled spirits, it shall be required to have one space for each 225 square feet of floor area. Floor area shall include, in addition to those areas defined in section 16-29.001(13)(b), areas within the existing building footprint where walls have been removed and a permanent roof remains.

ii.Within Subareas 2-6: One parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area. Where an eating and drinking establishment derives more than 60 percent of its gross income from the sale of malt beverages, wine and/or distilled spirits, it shall be required to have one space for each 100 square feet of floor area. Floor area shall include, in addition to those areas defined in section 16-29.001(13)(b), areas within the existing building footprint where walls have been removed and a permanent roof remains.

g.Eating and drinking establishments with accessory outdoor dining that is not covered by a permanent structure and which exceeds 25 percent of total gross floor area of the building or business shall have the following requirements: One space for each 600 square feet of the total accessory outdoor dining floor area including the 25 percent nonexempt floor space. Where an eating and drinking establishment derives more than 60 percent of its gross income from the sale of malt beverages, wine and/or distilled spirits, it shall be required to have one space for each 450 square feet of floor area.

h.Fraternities, sororities: One space for two beds plus one space for each 200 square feet of floor area designated or occupied other than for sleeping purposes.

i.Hotels and motels: One space per rental unit plus one-half space per employee; one space per 100 square feet of restaurant/lounge gross leasable area; one space per 300 square feet of other convention facilities (GLA).

j.Nursing homes, convalescent homes, and similar care facilities: One space for four beds.

k.Office uses: No minimum. A maximum of two and one-half spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area. Parking during off-peak hours (after 6:00 p.m.) may be shared for other uses.

l.Photocopying shops: One space for each 200 square feet of floor area.

m.Schools, colleges, churches, recreation or community centers and other places of assembly: One space for each four fixed seats (with 18 inches if bench length counted as one seat or one space for each 35 square feet of enclosed floor area for the accommodation of movable seats in the largest assembly room, whichever is greater, plus the following:

i.Public or private elementary or middle school: Two spaces for each classroom.

ii.High school: Four spaces for each classroom.

iii.Colleges and universities: Eight spaces for each classroom.

n.For all other non-residential uses located in Subareas 1 and 2: One parking space for each 600 square feet of floor area shall be provided on the site.

o.For all other non-residential uses located in Subareas 3, 4, and 5: One parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area shall be provided on the site.

p.Shelter: One parking space for each on duty staff member, whether paid or unpaid. In addition to staff parking, a space of sufficient size is required for each van, bus or other vehicle used by the facility and one additional parking space shall be provided for each 2,000 square feet of the facility. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2005-41(06-O-0381), § 43, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 200862(06-O-0038), § 6P(1)-A, 7-7-08; Ord. No. 200924(08-O-1251), § 2V(3), 6-9-09)

§ 16-18T.023

Minimum bicycle parking requirements.

Sec. 16-18T.023. Minimum bicycle parking requirements.

See section 16-28.014(6), Bicycle parking requirements. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2019-09(18-O-1581), § 12, 1-31-19)

§ 16-18T.024

Pedestrian bridges and tunnels.

Sec. 16-18T.024. Pedestrian bridges and tunnels.

Pedestrian bridges and tunnels are prohibited when located above or below public streets, private streets which function as public streets connecting two other public streets, or other public rights-of-way. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.025

Zero-lot-line development.

Sec. 16-18T.025. Zero-lot-line development.

Zero-lot-line subdivision is permitted for residential uses in Subareas 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, provided a minimum of 1,000 square feet in lot area is provided. The additional requirements of section 16-28.007 shall also apply. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.026

Specific regulations for Subarea 1—Greenbriar Town Center.

Sec. 16-18T.026. Specific regulations for Subarea 1—Greenbriar Town Center.

Building façade materials shall consist of the following:

a.Single and two-family: All exterior façades shall be brick, wood, or hardiplank, (cementious siding). Hardiplank siding shall be a maximum of six inches in width.

b.Multi-family and non-residential:

i.All exterior facades adjacent to and/or visible from a public street shall be predominately at least 51 percent face brick (thin brick prohibited) per vertical wall plane. Natural stone, split-faced concrete masonry units or integrally colored split-faced concrete masonry units, cast stone trim or three-part stucco (true stucco) may comprise the remaining 49 percent of each building façade.

ii.All exterior facades not adjacent to and/or visible from a public street shall include the above list with the addition of synthetic stone and synthetic stucco.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), §§ 11, 12, 7-14-22)

§ 16-18T.027

Specific regulations for Subarea 2—Greenbriar Neighborhood Center.

Sec. 16-18T.027. Specific regulations for Subarea 2—Greenbriar Neighborhood Center.

Building façade materials shall consist of the following:

a.Single and two-family: All exterior façades shall be brick, wood, or hardiplank, (cementious siding). Hardiplank siding shall be a maximum of six inches in width.

b.Multi-family and non-residential:

ii.All exterior facades not adjacent to and/or visible from a public street shall include the above list with the addition of synthetic stone and synthetic stucco. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), §§ 13, 14, 7-14-22)

§ 16-18T.028

Specific regulations for Subarea 3—Campbellton Road Mixed-Use Corridor.

Sec. 16-18T.028. Specific regulations for Subarea 3—Campbellton Road Mixed-Use Corridor.

1.Drive-through service windows and drive-in facilities shall not be located between the principal structure and the street.

2.Building façade materials shall consist of the following:

a.Single and two-family: All exterior façades shall be brick, wood, or hardiplank, (cementious siding). Hardiplank siding shall be a maximum of six inches in width.

b.Multi-family and non-residential:

ii.All exterior facades not adjacent to and/or visible from a public street shall include the above list with the addition of synthetic stone and synthetic stucco.

(Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), §§ 15, 16, 7-1422)

§ 16-18T.029

Specific regulations for Subarea 4—Greenbriar Residential/Commercial.

Sec. 16-18T.029. Specific regulations for Subarea 4—Greenbriar Residential/Commercial.

1.All non-residential permitted uses listed in Table Greenbriar SPI - Permitted Uses shall be restricted in floor area to a maximum of 20 percent of the total development, shall be located within a building that contains street frontage and shall be located on the street-level floor only. No occupancy permit for such uses shall be issued until a minimum of 50 percent of the total dwelling units are occupied.

2.Building façade materials shall consist of the following:

a.Single and two-family: All exterior façades shall be brick, wood, or hardiplank, (cementious siding). Hardiplank siding shall be a maximum of six inches in width.

b.Multi-family and non-residential:

ii.All exterior facades not adjacent to and/or visible from a public street shall include the above list with the addition of synthetic stone and synthetic stucco.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04; Ord. No. 2022-20(22-O-1017), §§ 17, 18, 7-14-22)

§ 16-18T.030

Specific regulations for Subarea 5—Greenbriar Medium Density Residential.

Sec. 16-18T.030. Specific regulations for Subarea 5—Greenbriar Medium Density Residential.

All non-residential permitted uses listed in Table Greenbriar SPI - Permitted uses shall be restricted in floor area to a maximum of five percent of the total development, shall be located within a building that contains street frontage and shall be located on the street-level floor only. No occupancy permit for such uses shall be issued until a minimum of 50 percent of the total dwelling units are occupied. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

§ 16-18T.031

Specific regulations for Subarea 6—Greenbriar Single-family.

Sec. 16-18T.031. Specific regulations for Subarea 6—Greenbriar Single-family.

Reserved. (Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1(Att. A), 5-11-04)

CHAPTER 18U. SPI-21 HISTORIC WEST END/ADAIR PARK SPECIAL PUBLIC INTEREST DISTRICT REGULATIONS