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Forsyth CountyUnified Development Code

Chapter 11 — Residential Districts, Article 5 — SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RES3)

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§ 11-5.1

Purpose and Intent.

Res3 districts are intended to provide for subdivisions and neighborhoods consisting of detached single family dwellings surrounded by yards that provide a desirable and healthy environment.

Open space should be provided for throughout the development and should be accessible and available for use by residents. Since a higher density is permitted, Res3 districts must be served by public water and Public Sewer or an Existing Private Sewage Treatment Plant with Sufficient Capacity. This district shall be considered appropriate in areas designated as such in the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan and where compatible with surrounding land uses, density and performance standards.

§ 11-5.2

Permitted and Conditional Uses.

As provided in Table 11.1(b); and subject to the following provisions which apply to all uses in this district:

(A)A conditional use is required for any establishment conducting around the clock business hours.

Certain specific uses are regulated by Chapter 16.

§ 11-5.3

Performance Standards.

As provided in Table 11.2(b).

§ 11-5.4

Design Standards.

As provided in Article IX.

ARTICLE VI, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RES4):