Title 2 — Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 210 — Base Districts.

The ER District is intended to preserve open space in rural environments by encouraging larger than average lots of at least 108,900 square feet (two and ½ acres) or more for single-family detached residential uses in areas where public sanitary sewer may not be available; therefore, served by septic tanks and subject to the approval by the Office of Environmental Health. Streets in an ER development may be unpaved private roads or paved public roads. Paved public roads and project access improvements may be served by swale ditches in lieu of curb and gutter and no sidewalks or streetlights will be required. The ER District is appropriate in the Conservation Character Area and Rural Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the ER District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the ER District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the ER District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

D.         Minimum Front Yard Setback:          50 feet

E.         Minimum Side Yard Setback:           25 feet

F.         Minimum Rear Yard Setback:           30 feet

G.         Maximum Building Height:             45 feet

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The ER District shall require a mandatory Homeowners Association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

The R-1 District is composed of certain lands and structures in the county having a very low density, predominantly single-family character and additional open area, where it is desirable and likely that such similar development will occur. New streets and project access improvements may be served by swale ditches in lieu of curb and gutter and no sidewalks or streetlights will be required. R-1 is appropriate in the Conservation Character Area and Rural Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the R-1 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the R-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the R-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

All R-1 District platted subdivision developments shall include a minimum of three 2-inch caliper DBH yard trees and shall be in accordance with Section 240-190 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

The R-1 District shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

The R-2 District is composed of certain lands and structures in the county having a low density, predominantly single-family character and additional open area, where it is desirable and likely that such similar development will occur. This District emphasizes suburban-urban development rather than rural activities;

however, it is recognized that agriculture and the raising of poultry and livestock may still be an activity in this district, and provision is, therefore, made for limited forms of such activity with appropriate safeguard for nearby residences. R-2 is appropriate in the Conservation Character Area, Rural Character Area and Community Residential Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the R-2 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the R-2 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the R-2 District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 240-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health see Table 16.M from the Georgia Department of Public Heath “Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems”

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

All R-2 District platted subdivision developments shall include a minimum of two 2-inch caliper DBH yard trees and shall be in accordance with Section 240-190 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

The R-2 District shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

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The R-3 District, formerly known as R-2 with Sewer and hereby renamed R-3, is established to provide locations for single-family residential uses on lots in areas which are urbanizing and where public sewer is available to the development. R-3 is appropriate in the Community Residential Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. Any existing stipulations regarding such R-2 with Sewer shall remain in force and effect.

Within the R-3 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the R-3 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the R-3 District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

For any subdivision a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to streets and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner’s Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the County. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The following are required for any R-3 developments, which are platted as a subdivision:

All R-3 District platted subdivision developments shall include a minimum of two 2-inch caliper DBH yard trees and shall be in accordance with Section 240-190 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

A platted R-3 District subdivision shall be designed to include at least 10% of the total area designated for open space or public use. 100% of the open space must be located outside of the flood plain as defined by the County. The open space areas must be defined and delineated on specific site plans for the subdivisions as open space or public use and must be accompanied by an appropriate deed and protective covenants stating the open space is perpetual. The required open space shall remain undeveloped or be developed and landscaped by the developer in accordance with an approved landscape plan through the County. The recreational and/or amenities areas of the subdivision may not be calculated as a portion of the greenspace requirement, unless such recreational areas are pervious in nature. Additionally, at least 50% of the designated greenspace area must be contiguous in nature.

The R-3 District shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

The MPR District is intended to provide for the development of land in flexible, innovative, and creative ways with development standards tailored to the site on tracts of land consisting of at least 300 contiguous acres located on a standard road functionally classified as a major collector or higher functional classification and public sanitary sewer shall be available to the development. The MPR district shall be developed in pods connected by unloaded streets with sidewalks and shall include centralized amenities, public gathering spaces with at least 20% of the total area dedicated for open space to encourage the preservation of natural amenities of the land connected throughout the project by trails. Fifty percent of said open space must be located outside a floodplain and remain pervious and undisturbed as defined by the county. The density of residential development shall not exceed 2.0 units per acre of the overall development. The MPR district is appropriate in the Community Residential Character area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the MPR District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the MPR District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the MPR District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

At the time of application for MPR and in addition to those requirements listed Section 280-30, the application shall contain those items listed below. In the event MPR zoning is approved, the property shall be developed in substantial conformity with the submittals provided by the applicant in its zoning application. Any failure to substantially conform with the approved submittals may result in the issuance of stop work orders, revocation of permits, denial of future permits, denial of certificates of occupancy, and/or the issuance of zoning violation citations. Zoning exhibit approval shall not constitute entitlement to permits.

Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant subject to approval by the County. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

6.  Minimum Rear Yard Setback:                      20 feet

7.  Maximum Building Height:                        45 feet

8.  Minimum Access:                                 Attached two-car garage

The dwelling units shall be subject to the following requirements:

Houses shall be constructed in substantial compliance with approved elevations. (Ord. 25-04, 5/13/25)

Attached Developments.

The MPR District shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Except as authorized by the County for Commercial or recreational uses a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to streets and a 50-foot buffer on the perimeter of the property and in between pods shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner’s Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the County. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

The OSRD District promotes development strategies for large tracts of land that can help communities preserve open space and natural areas in residential housing developments. The OSRD strategically allows the clustering of houses and structures on less environmentally sensitive areas, which in-turn preserves groundwater, floodplains, wetlands, streams, steep slopes, woodlands and wildlife habitat. The clustering of houses and structures also reduces the amount of infrastructure required to serve the development and lessens potential erosion and sedimentation impacts. The OSRD promotes interconnected greenways and corridors throughout the development and supports contiguous greenspace with adjacent communities. Walking trails, bike paths, public gathering places, use of parks and community facilities, as focal points are requirements of an OSRD.

Other OSRD standards to promote coherent aesthetics within the community include landscaping requirements, underground utilities, recreational amenities, streetlights, sidewalks, and primary building setbacks. In addition, plans for OSRD approval by the governing authority shall require the provision of a public sewage disposal system as approved by county and state authorities.

An OSRD development must consist of a minimum of 50 contiguous acres of land with at least 40% of the total area designated for open space.

The Open Space Residential Development District is a residential district that provides for the proper development of larger tracts of land in a coordinated, well planned manner. The features of this district include the following:

Within the OSRD District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the OSRD District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the OSRD, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

The review of the OSRD District shall consider the following general intentions, objectives, and purpose prior to approval by the governing authority:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

F.         Minimum Rear Yard Setback:                  25 feet

G.         Maximum Building Height:                    45 feet

H.         Minimum Access:                             Attached two-car garage

The tract of land to be subdivided may be held in single and separate ownership or in multiple ownership. If held in multiple ownership, however, the site shall be developed according to a single plan with common authority and common responsibility.

At the time of application for OSRD, the site development plan shall contain the following:

Open Space is the portion of the conservation subdivision that has been set aside for permanent protection. Activities within the Open Space are restricted in perpetuity through the use of an approved legal instrument.

Active recreation areas may include impervious surfaces. Active recreation areas in excess of this limit must be located outside of the protected Open Space.

The costs of such maintenance may be charged to the owner, Homeowner’s Association, or to the individual property owners that make up the Homeowner’s Association, and may include administrative costs and penalties.

Such costs shall become a lien on all subdivision properties.

All OSRD developments shall include a minimum of two 2-inch caliper DBH yard trees and shall be in accordance with Section 240-190 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

The following are required for any OSRD developments, which are platted as a subdivision:

An amenity package subject to approval by the Community Development Planning and Zoning Division shall be required.

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

For any subdivision a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to streets and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner’s Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the County. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

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The RD District, formerly known as R-5 and hereby renamed RD, is established to provide an area suitable for the placement of duplex dwellings. RD is appropriate in the Community Residential Character area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Any existing stipulations regarding such R-5 shall remain in force and effect.

Within the RD District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the RD District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the RD District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

For any subdivision a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to streets and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner’s Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the County. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The following are required for any RD developments, which are platted as a subdivision:

An RD platted development containing more than three duplex structures must include at least 15% of the total area designated for open space or public use.

One hundred percent of the open space must be located outside of the flood plain as defined by the County. The open space or public use areas must be defined and delineated on specific site plans for the subdivisions as open space and must be accompanied by an appropriate deed and protective covenants stating the open space is perpetual. The required open space shall remain undeveloped or be developed and landscaped by the developer in accordance with an approved landscape plan through the County.

All RD District platted subdivision developments shall include a minimum of two 2-inch caliper DBH yard trees and shall be in accordance with Section 240-190 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

All RD developments containing more than three duplex structures shall require a mandatory homeowners association. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

The MHP District, formerly known as R-6 and hereby renamed MHP, is established to provide an area for the placement of manufactured homes. This district shall be composed of certain land in the County where the construction of a manufactured home park district will not be inappropriate to the existing development of the district wherein the manufactured home park district is proposed. In addition, the manufactured home park district should be harmonious with the existing development which is in place in the area where the district is proposed. The MHP District is appropriate in the Community Residential Character area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. Any existing stipulations regarding such R-6 shall remain in force and effect.

Within the MHP District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the MHP District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the MHP District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Each manufactured home park district shall provide the following minimum facilities on the site for the common use of all manufactured home occupants:

For any development a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to streets and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the management of the manufactured home park. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the County. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

A paved driveway, connecting to the interior street, shall be provided on each manufactured home park lot, sufficient in length and width to serve as two off-street parking spaces.

Sewage and water supply to the development shall be provided in accordance with the following:

All parks shall provide fly-proof, watertight, rodent-proof containers for the disposal of refuse. Containers shall be provided in sufficient number and capacity to properly store all refuse. Refuse for parks shall be collected at least once a week.

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The R-55 District is intended to serve the housing needs of senior residents who are 55 years of age or older. The property shall be served by a public sanitary sewer system on tracts of land consisting of no more than 100 contiguous acres located adjacent to a standard road functionally classified as a major collector or higher. Access to the development shall be from the major collector or higher road.

The density shall not exceed 3.0 units per acre of the overall development. R-55 is appropriate in the Community Residential Character Area of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia, 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. (Ord.22-08, 05/25/22)

(Ord. 22-08, 5/25/22)

Within the R-55 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the R-55 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Amenities are defined as any structures, including recreational facilities, located within the community, which are designed and intended for the common use and enjoyment of all residents.

Single family detached dwellings

The R-55 District shall require a mandatory Homeowner’s Association for single-family and attached cottage developments. The association shall publish and adhere to policies and procedures that demonstrate the community is intended to provide housing for persons 55 and over including maintaining surveys or affidavits verifying compliance with 55 and older occupancy requirements as permitted by 42 U.S.C. Section 3607, (b)(2)(c) of the federal Fair Housing Act. The association shall also include declarations and bylaws including rules and regulations, which at a minimum shall regulate and control the following:

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

For any subdivision a 75-foot buffer where adjacent to streets and a 50-foot buffer on the remaining perimeter of the property shall be indicated. The required perimeter buffer shall be included in the common area and maintained by the mandatory Homeowner’s Association. Whether the buffer is undisturbed or landscaped will be identified by the applicant and subject to approval by the County. Additional required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO. (Ord. 22-14, 12/13/22)

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

For the sole purpose of zoning, sanitary sewer, including conveyance and treatment shall be deemed available to the property if:

Section 210-110 -- 130. Reserved.

The LRO District is comprised of land for low intensity professional offices and other non-retail commercial uses such as commercial banking, offices, and care services, which are on properties within or on the edge of an area transitioning from residential to light commercial. When located on the edge of a residential area, the LRO District should provide for office uses that are low in intensity to ensure compatibility with adjacent single-family detached dwellings and otherwise to implement the stated purpose and intent of this ordinance. LRO is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the LRO District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the LRO District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the LRO District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health see Table 17.M from the Georgia Department of Public Health “Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems”

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The O-I District is established for activities not involving the general sale, storage, or processing of merchandise, but limited to offices, institutions and limited commercial activities. This district would normally be located in areas that are in transition from residential use to a nonresidential use, similar to the LRO district, but with slightly more intense uses. This zoning category would also serve as a buffer between residential development and commercial development. O-I is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the O-I District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the O-I District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the O-I District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health see Table 17.M from the Georgia Department of Public Health “Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems”

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The NB District is established to provide locations for limited retail trade, personal services and professional offices to serve the needs of a residential neighborhood.

Areas zoned for NB should generally be located near the neighborhood they serve and should not generate large amounts of traffic, noise or light. NB is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. (Ord. 24-02, 02/13/24)

Within the NB District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the NB District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

Within the NB District, the following uses are permitted with a Land Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-50 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health see Table 17.M from the Georgia Department of Public Health “Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems”

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The B-1 District is composed of certain lands in appropriate locations along major streets, thoroughfares and intersections to provide for appropriate retail trade, personal services and professional offices for a community area of several neighborhoods. Regulations within this district are intended to permit and encourage full development of necessary commercial uses and at the same time protect nearby residential properties from possible adverse effects of such commercial activity. B-1 is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. (Ord. 24-02, 02/13/24)

SS. Supermarkets and other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (Ord. 24-02, 02/13/24)

TT. Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters UU. Used Merchandise Stores except Flea Markets

Within the B-1 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

BB. Shared Workspaces/Coworking Spaces including limited (no more than 15% of gross floor space) food and beverage sales (excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses)

CC. Small Cell Wireless Facilities DD. Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument and Book Retailers EE. Temporary Uses

Within the B-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health see Table 17.M from the Georgia Department of Public Health “Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems”

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The PSC District is established to provide locations for retail commercial and service uses which are designed and oriented to serve several neighborhoods making up a community. Projects developed within the PSC zoning district should be done as planned, compact and unified centers. Projects developed within the PSC District should usually occupy a quadrant of an intersection, with ingress and egress only from major streets or State Highways within areas delineated for commercial development on the Future Land Use Plan. Regulations within this district are intended to permit and encourage full development of necessary commercial use, and at the same time protect nearby residential properties from possible adverse effects of such commercial activity. The PSC District is distinguished from other commercial districts by the pre-coordinated aspect of the category to allow planned centers and discourage commercial sprawl. PSC is appropriate in the Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

SS. Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument and Book Retailers TT. Supermarkets and other Grocery Retailers (Ord. 24-02, 02/13/24)

UU. Temporary Uses VV. Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters WW. Used Merchandise Stores (except Flea Markets)

Within the PSC District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the PSC District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The B-2 District is composed of certain lands and structures located along state and federal roads which require high visibility, locations accessible to major highways and arterials, and serve significant portions of the community. It is also the intent of this district to provide areas for a wide variety of retail trade, personal services and professional offices which, because of their intensity, outside storage area or hours of operation may have a significant impact on adjoining properties.

Because of the nature of the businesses permitted in the B-2 district, the zoning district should be limited to property fronting on major thoroughfares and/or in large commercial nodes. B-2 is appropriate in the Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended. (Ord. 24-02, 2/13/24)

Within the B-2 District, the following uses are permitted provided all activities are conducted entirely within an enclosed building and any outdoor storage of materials, supplies, inventory, accessories etc., is within a designated area enclosed by a six-foot high opaque privacy fence unless otherwise stated herein:

AA. Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores BB. General Automotive Repair CC. General Merchandise Retailers DD. Gift and Souvenir Retailers EE. Golf Courses FF. Hair, Nail, Skin Care, Tanning Salons and Ear Piercing Services GG. Health and Personal Care Retailers HH. Hospitals excluding Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals II. Hotels and Motels JJ. Kidney Dialysis Centers KK. Local Messengers and Local Delivery Centers/Facilities LL. Miscellaneous Store Retailers as identified in NAICS Code 453998 (except Cannabidiol (CBD oil) Retailers (Ord. 25-05, 6/10/25)

MM. Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (Ord. 22-08, 5/25/22)

NN. Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-in Theaters)

OO. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers PP. Museums, Historical Sites and Similar Institutions QQ. Newspaper Publishers RR. Office Supplies and Stationary Retailers SS. Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers TT. Parcel Delivery Lockers UU. Parking Lots and Garages VV. Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance WW. Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers XX. Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services YY. Photofinishing Laboratories ZZ. Printing AAA. Private Mail Centers BBB. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services CCC. Public Administration DDD. Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools EEE. Public Utilities FFF. Re-upholstery and Furniture Repair GGG. Safe Exchange Zones HHH. Schools and Instruction, other as identified in NAICS Code 6116 III. Specialty Food Retailers (Ord. 24-02, 02/13/24)

JJJ. Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Retailers KKK. Supermarkets and Grocery Retailers (Ord. 24-02, 02/13/24)

LLL. Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters MMM. Used Merchandise Stores (except Flea Markets)

NNN. Virtual Kitchens

Within the B-2 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

AA. Shared Workspaces/Co-working Spaces, excluding Sexually Oriented Businesses, with limited food and beverage sales BB. Small Cell Wireless Facilities CC. Temporary Uses DD. Truck Sales

Within the B-2 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health see Table 17.M from the Georgia Department of Public Health “Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems”

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The ECR District is composed of certain lands and structures in the County used primarily to provide for the fulfillment of retail goods and selected services ordered by means of e-commerce to surrounding neighborhoods. Regulations within this district are intended to permit and encourage full development of necessary commercial use and at the same time protect nearby residential properties from possible adverse effects of such commercial activity. Any building or premises used for any of the permitted uses may have up to 60% of the total floor area of the building or premises devoted to storage and/or production purposes associated with the primary use. ECR is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the ECR District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the ECR District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The ECBP District is composed of certain lands and structures in the County to facilitate development of vibrant and flexible administrative, medical, research and office centers required by the increase in E-commerce. The District shall maintain and support an environment for high quality, progressive, innovative and employment-generating businesses. It is also the intent to provide a mixture of lot sizes to accommodate small businesses as well as larger campus-style uses, and to provide amenities, personal service, and convenient restaurant uses for people who work in the business park. ECBP is appropriate in the Community Residential, Corridors and Crossroad Communities, Wellness District/WellStar Hospital Target Area and Paulding County Airport Target Area Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the ECBP District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the ECBP District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The B2CL District is comprised of certain lands in the County to be used for logistics and warehousing in areas located along major roads, including but not limited to state and federal Highways. The District is intended to enhance the economic stature of Paulding County and deal with some of the externalities of concentrated logistic activity by protecting through reasonable regulation any adjacent residential areas from the external impacts of heavy industry, trucking and land uses that support trucking activity and adopt responsible environmental and aesthetic measures to bring visual order, cleanliness and appeal to any B2CL zoned areas in keeping with the industrial character of the area. B2CL is appropriate in the Corridors, Sewered Crossroad Communities and Paulding County Airport Target Area Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the B2CL District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the B2CL District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The purpose of the AML Logistics District is to provide for the location of very large scale facilities for the research and development, manufacturing and transportation/logistics industries. Such facilities should be located in close proximity to major transportation routes, with the ideal location allowing for multi-modal opportunities. AML is appropriate in the Corridors and Sewered Crossroad Communities and Paulding County Airport Target Area Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

DD. Transportation Equipment Manufacturing as listed in NAICS Code 336999 EE. Truck Transportation FF. Trucking Terminals, independently operated

Within the AML District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the AML District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

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*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The I-1 District is established to provide locations for light industrial uses which are on properties delineated within or on the perimeter of an industrial node or compatible area and have ready access to a major street or state Highway. The I-1 district should provide for uses that are low in intensity and scale to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties which makes it desirable to limit industrial operations and processes to those that are not objectionable by reason of the emission of noise, vibration, smoke, dust, gas, fumes, odors and radiation and that do not create fire or explosion hazards or other objectionable conditions. I-1 is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Paulding County Airport Target Area Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the I-1 District, the following uses are permitted provided all activities are conducted entirely within an enclosed building and any outdoor storage of materials, supplies, inventory, accessories etc., is within a designated area enclosed by a six-foot high opaque privacy fence unless otherwise noted herein:

LL. Miscellaneous Manufacturing as identified in NAICS Code 3399 (Ord. 23-07, 6/13/23)

MM. Motion Picture and Sound Recording Studios (Ord. 22-08,5/25/22)

NN. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers OO. Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing PP. Motor Vehicle Manufacturing QQ. Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing RR. Motor Vehicle Towing SS. Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing TT. Newspaper Publishers UU. Parking Lots and Garages VV. Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing WW. Printing and Related Support Activities (Ord.23-07, 6/13/23)

XX. Private Mail Centers YY. Public Administration ZZ. Public Elementary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools, Business Schools, Computer and Management Training and Technical and Trade Schools AAA. Public Utilities BBB. Radio and Television Broadcasting CCC. Rail Stations DDD. Recycling Centers EEE. Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage FFF. Re-upholstery and Furniture Repair GGG. Scientific Research and Development Services (except any Biohazards)

HHH. Taxi Services III. Telecommunications Towers less than 200 feet in height JJJ. Telephone Call Centers KKK. Transportation Equipment Manufacturing as listed in NAICS Code 336999 LLL. Truck Sales MMM. Truck Transportation NNN. Trucking Terminals, Independently Operated OOO. Urgent Medical Care Centers and Clinics PPP. Utilities, Private QQQ. Vending Machine Operators Title 2: Chapter 210 147

Within the I-1 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the I-1 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

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*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The I-2 District is established to provide locations for heavy industrial uses which are on properties delineated within an industrial node or compatible area and have ready access to a major street or state highway. The I-2 district provides for uses that are more intense than the Light Industrial District and provides those industrial operations and processes that are not public nuisances and are not dangerous to health, safety or the general welfare. I-2 is appropriate in the Rural, Community Residential, Corridors and Paulding County Airport Target Area Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

JJ. Support Activities for Rail Transportation KK. Telecommunications Towers 200 feet or less in height LL. Transportation Equipment Manufacturing as listed in NAICS Code 336999 MM. Truck Transportation NN. Trucking Terminals, Independently Operated OO. Utilities, Private PP. Vending Machine Operators

Within the I-2 District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the I-2 District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

BB. Truck and Trailer Storage (Ord. 22-08, 5/25/22)

CC. Waste Treatment and Disposal

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO

The AB District is established to provide locations intended to preserve and promote agriculture-related business and activities. AB is appropriate in the Conservation and Rural Character areas of the Future Development Map of the Paulding County, Georgia 2017 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended.

Within the AB District, the following uses are permitted as a Special Exception provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-30 are satisfied:

Within the AB District, the following uses are permitted with a Special Use Permit provided specified conditions enumerated in Section 230-40 are met and have obtained approval by the Board of Commissioners:

*Unless otherwise specified; also subject to approval by the Office of Environmental Health

Off-street Parking shall be in accordance with Chapter 260 of the UDO.

Required Buffers shall be in accordance with Section 240-140 of the UDO.

Signage shall be in accordance with Title 4: Signs of the UDO.