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Article 6 — General Provisions

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§ 600

Reserved.

§ 601

Vision Clearance at Intersections.

All street intersections shall be maintained in accordance with the City of Sugar Hill Development Regulations Section 9.6.8 Obstructing Visibility at Intersections.

§ 602

Approvals for Residential Subdivision, Business, and Industrial Developments on State

Highways.

For all residential subdivision, business and industrial developments fronting on a State Highway, no building or development permits shall be issued until the approval of the Georgia Department of Transportation has been obtained by the applicant on entrances and exits, curb radial, drainage and other matters that are the appropriate concern of the Department.

§ 603

City Approvals that are Required.

All City approvals that are required for the use of the land and structures and for the location and operation of businesses and industries shall be obtained by the applicant and transmitted by him with his request for a development permit, building permit, or an occupancy certificate.

§ 604

Erosion and Sedimentation Control.

All developments within the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia shall comply with current erosion and sedimentation control regulations of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, and with the rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Division, Department of Natural Resources, State of Georgia.

§ 605

Outdoor Storage.

The outdoor storage of inoperative automobiles, machinery, equipment, used building materials, trash, solid waste, appliances and similar items and materials shall be limited to junk yards and to those commercial enterprises requiring short-term storage of items being repaired.

Outdoor Storage of materials or equipment, sold or used in conjunction with an approved permitted use. The permitted use which has outdoor storage must be located in a Zoning District which permits outdoor storage.

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§ 606

Annexation.

Any land subsequently annexed to the City of Sugar Hill shall be classified as to zoning district or districts at the time of annexation. The Planning Commission shall review the proposed annexation and shall report its recommendations for zoning of the properties involved to the City Council within sixty

(60)days of a request for recommendation. The City Council shall advertise for the conduct of at least one (1) public hearing in connection with any annexation.

§ 607

Requirements for Customary Home Occupations.

In addition to the limitations imposed on "Customary Home Occupation" under "Article 3, Definitions", the following requirements shall be met:

1.The home occupation shall be carried on only by a member or members of the family residing in the residence.

2.To the extent that there is any sale of any item or service related to the home occupation, no sale of that item or service may occur on or adjacent to the premises unless this use has been granted a Special Use Permit by the City Council after receiving recommendations from Planning Commission and following a public hearing.

3.The home occupation shall not involve group instruction or group assembly of people on the premises.

4.There shall be no exterior evidence of the conduct of a home occupation and shall be conducted only within the enclosed living area of the home (including basement, if any).

There shall be no display or storage of products, materials, or machinery where they may be visible from the exterior of the residence.

5.The conduct of the home occupation shall neither increase the normal flow of traffic nor shall it increase either on-street or off-street parking.

6.No equipment may be utilized or stored in the conduct of the home occupation except that which is normally used for purely domestic or household purposes. Said items may only be those produced on the premises or incidental supplies necessary for and consumed in the conduct of the home occupation. Samples, however, may be kept on the premises but neither sold nor distributed from the residence.

7.There shall be no signs advertising the home occupation.

8.No more than 25 percent of the dwelling unit may be used for conducting the home occupation.

9.One business vehicle used exclusively by the resident is permissible. This vehicle must be parked in a carport, garage, side yard, or rear yard. This vehicle shall be no larger in size

-6.2 –than a pick-up truck, panel truck, or van, nor have a carrying capacity of more than one and one-half tons.

10.The home occupation shall not create disturbing or offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, radio, or television interference, voltage fluctuations or unhealthy or unsightly conditions; (Whether the disturbance is sufficient to invoke the prohibition of this section shall be determined by comparing the occupation caused disturbance to noises, smoke, odors, etc., that are commonly found in a residential neighborhood, such as children playing, yard maintenance, tools, etc.)

11.Accessory home occupation may not serve as headquarters or dispatch centers where employees come to the site and are dispatched to other locations;

12.All home occupations shall be subject to the periodic inspections by the Department of Planning and Development or its designee;

13.The Department of Planning and Development must approve all businesses/occupational/home occupational licenses which shall be recertified annually;

14.Deliveries to the home occupation shall be made by passenger vehicles, mail carriers, or step vans (UPS, Federal Express, etc.) and must not restrict traffic circulations;

15.Deliveries to the home occupation through tractor-trailers or vehicles with over six wheels shall be prohibited;

16.The following uses shall be permitted provided they meet the above standards.

i.Instructional, dance, or tutoring services within an enclosed building, but limited to four pupils at one time.

ii.Arts and crafts, artistic studios, including painting, sculpture, composing, writing, and related crafts such as weaving, rug work, dressmaking, canning, baking, and lapidary.

iii.Office service, including word processing, book keeping, transcribing, data entry, and telephone answering services.

iv.Barber and beauty shops. Said business shall operate only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. All local and state licenses as well as any other necessary permits must be obtained prior to the business being open. The business shall consist of no more than one beauty/barber chair, and no more than two customers shall be permitted at one time.

v.The accommodation of no more than two (2) boarders or roomers.

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vi.The care of not more than six (6) children for compensation.

17.A customary home occupation specifically does not include the following:

i.Florist or flower shop

ii.Tearooms and restaurants

iii.Tourist homes, boarding houses, or rooming houses

iv.Fish hatcheries, worm farms, or bait houses

v.Convalescent and nursing homes

vi.Kennels and animal hospitals

vii.Clinics and hospitals

viii.Retail Sales

ix.Firewood sales.

18.Other similar uses as approved by the Director, Planning and Development.

§ 608

Architectural and Design Standards.

A.COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, OFFICE, INSTITUTIONAL, MANUFACTURING and MULTI-FAMILY DESIGN STANDARDS

1.Objectives and Findings In an effort to maintain high quality, long-lasting and sustainable development within the City of Sugar Hill, the City hereby adopts the following design guidelines and standards for all newly constructed buildings within RM, OI, HSB, BG, LM, HM-1 and HM-2 zoning districts. These guidelines are intended to enhance the visual aspect and livability of the entire city. These guidelines will foster architectural diversity and interest, yet achieve and maintain a consistent, durable and pleasing aesthetic/visual quality.

Each building should be created as an enduring feature of the City’s built and natural environment contributing to the productivity of our economy, social/civic network and ecological condition. The use of quality local materials is encouraged in order to minimize the operational and environmental cost over the life of each building. A typical building exterior shall require little maintenance and achieve a life span of at least 80 years. Nostalgic replications of any building shall be avoided.

The use of building materials should create a consistent and traditional architectural identity for each building/development. Traditional architecture may include the use of brick, pitched roofs, low-profile signage and subdued colors. For large commercial/retail buildings, variations in facade, roofline and

-6.4 –depth shall be provided to lend the appearance of multi-tenant occupancy and reduce the perceived scale of such a building.

2.Grandfathering and Adoption The following design guidelines and standards for all newly constructed non-residential or multifamily buildings within RM, OI, HSB, BG, LM, HM-1 and HM-2 zoning districts. Any project within the City that has received or applied for a building permit by the date of adoption of these requirements shall be allowed to proceed under the previous requirements. In addition to applicable provisions outlined in Article VIII of the 2000 Zoning Ordinance relating to nonconforming uses, any building addition or enlargement to a lawfully constructed building shall not be subject to these requirements.

3.Building Plans All building plans submitted as an application for a building permit should clearly indicate all of the proposed building materials and colors for each facade as described herein. The plans should clearly show the location, dimensions and calculate the amount/percentages of all building materials per facade.

The following design standards are primarily based upon the City’s zoning categories. However if a use is permitted in a more intensive zoning district, building material allocations shall be used for the less intensive classification (e.g. a professional office in a BG zoning district shall use the building material allocations in Table I for OI categories.)

4.Definitions Arcade: As used herein, an arcade is a covered entry feature /structural canopy extending along the front facade of a commercial building.

Building: Any structure having a roof supported by walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of any individual, process, equipment, goods or materials of any kind.

Facade: A vertical exterior face or elevation of a building.

Front facade: Any facade with a public entry which faces a public right-of-way.

Rear facade: Any facade without a public entry that does not face a public right-of-way. A rear façade may be technically classified as a side façade.

Side facade: Any facade without a public entry but facing a public right-of-way or any facade with a public entry but not facing a public right-of-way. A side facade typically connects a front facade with a rear façade.

-6.5 –5. General Architectural Requirements

a.If provided, dumpsters shall be screened to a height of eight feet with an opaque screen on all sides. Screening wall must be finished with brick and/or stone. All dumpster screens must be arranged for easy access, located behind the principal building they serve and enclosed with an opaque gate finished to complement the walls of the enclosure. Dumpsters may be located alongside the principal building they serve provided that the dumpster is 75’ away from any neighboring building or use.

b.All ground mounted mechanical, HVAC and like systems shall be screened from public street view on all sides by an opaque wall or fence made of brick, stone or appropriate landscaping.

c.For all commercial/retail buildings, roof mounted mechanical, HVAC and like systems shall be screened on all sides from areas of lower elevation than the building’s roof line.

d.Contrasting accent colors on any single facade shall be limited to no more than 10% of the total wall area for any single facade.

e.Permanently mounted neon lights shall not be allowed.

f.Buildings located on out parcels shall be constructed using similar architectural themes as the principal building with which they are associated.

g.Back-lit awnings, roof mounted lights, and/or roof mounted flag poles are not permitted.

Satellite dishes shall be located and painted to blend with the background as much as practical.

h.Each project shall seamlessly relate in form, materials and scale to its neighborhood and site while remaining unique in overall character and style. Each building design shall be made up of a compatible combination of these traditional architectural elements or similar elements: low pitched gable roofs; exposed beams or bracing under gables; prominent lintels and sills; open front porticos;

prominent columns, posts and/or pilasters; gabled dormers; exposed rafters; wide eaves; brick or stone masonry foundation walls.

i.Bright or vibrant colors of orange, purple, pink, bright green, violet or other similar hues which are considered to be visually obtrusive or otherwise inconsistent with the intent of the design guidelines are not permitted. The exterior color scheme shall be shown for all exterior elevations and included with the building plans.

j.All site utilities shall be located underground.

k.Roll-up type cargo bay doors shall be limited to the side or rear of buildings located in OI, HSB and BG zoning districts.

-6.6 –6. Building Materials The following building materials may be used and combined to create a consistent, attractive, interesting and long-lasting building design within the general architectural requirements. The quantity and type of building materials are outlined below.

a.Allowed Building Materials:

i.Brick – Painted brick and simulated brick veneers which are intended to imitate masonry exteriors are not permitted;

ii.Stone – Natural stone such as, but not limited to, granite, limestone, and marble are allowed building materials. Terra cotta, cast stone, cultured stone are also acceptable. Painted stone or mass produced sheets of simulated stone which are intended to imitate masonry exteriors are not permitted;

iii.Glass – Reflective or glass tinted more than 20% is not permitted;

iv.High grade fiber cement siding;

v.High grade stucco / E.I.F.S (Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems);

vi.Split Face Block;

b.Ratios and Amounts of Allowed Building Materials:

The following tables outline the allowed building materials for uses within each zoning category within the City of Sugar Hill:

-6.7 –Table 1 - Allowed Building Materials - Buildings under 30,000 square feet Gross Floor Area (GFA)

Stone Zoning (Cultured or Tilt/ Stucco / EIFS Concrete Block/CMU Split-Face Block Siding Category Brick Natural? Glass Pre-Cast Front Side/Rear Front/Side Rear Front/Side Rear Front Side/Rear Metal Tile RM Yes Yes No No Max. 20% Max. 25% No No No No Max. 20% Max. 20% No No per Facade per Facade per Facade per Facade OI Yes Yes Yes No Max. 20% Max. 25% No No No No No No No No per Facade per Facade HSB Yes Yes Yes No Max. 20% Max. 25% No No No No No No No No per Facade per Facade BG Yes Yes Yes No Max. 20% Max. 25% No No No No No No No No per Facade per Facade LM Yes Yes Yes No Max. 20% Max. 25% No No No No No No No No per Facade per Facade HM-1 Yes Yes Yes No Max. 20% Max. 25% No No No No No No No No per Facade per Facade HM-2 Yes Yes Yes No Max. 20% Max. 25% No No No No No No No No per Facade per Facade Table II - Allowed Building Materials - Buildings with 30,000 - 150,000 square feet GFA Stone Zoning (Cultured or Tilt/ Stucco / EIFS Concrete Block/CMU Split-Face Block Siding Category Brick Natural? Glass Pre-Cast Front Side/Rear Front/Side Rear Front/Side Rear Front Side/Rear Metal Tile LM Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No HM-1 Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No HM-2 Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No No No No NOTES:

Table III - Allowed Building Materials – Buildings or common developments with more than 150,000 square feet GFA Stone Zoning (Cultured or Tilt/ Stucco / EIFS Concrete Block/CMU Split-Face Block Siding Category Brick Natural? Glass Pre-Cast Front/Side Rear Front/Side Rear Front/Side Rear Front Side/Rear Metal Tile BG Yes Yes Yes Yes* Max. 30% No No Yes# Yes Yes No No No No per Facade LM Yes Yes Yes Yes* Max. 30% No No Yes# Yes Yes No No No No per Facade HM-1 Yes Yes Yes Yes* Max. 30% No No Yes# Yes Yes No No No No per Facade HM-2 Yes Yes Yes Yes* Max. 30% No No Yes# Yes Yes No No No No per Facade NOTES:

# Allowed only on rear facades of single buildings or common developments larger than 150,000 square feet gross floor area and must be finished to match building’s primary color.

Rear building wall must be screened from adjacent right of way, residential uses, retail uses or service uses by an opaque landscape buffer to sonsist of multiple staggared rows of evergreen and semi-evergreen trees and shrubs native or adapted to the area. Trees shall be 6' tall at time of planting. Plantings shall be arranged to provide an effective visual screen of at least the geight of the wall at maturity. Buffer must be shown on a landscape plan to be approved by Planning and Dvelopment prior to receiving any permits.

*Exterior walls must be constructed and finished in accordance with all other provisions of the Architectural and Design Standards. Acceptable finish treatments shall include any of the allowed building materials from Table III adapted for use in a tilt / pre-cast wall application.

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c.Accent/Trim Exterior Building Material Small amounts of building materials such as wood, tile, etc., may be used to enhance the elevation of the building or for decorative elements but should not exceed 10% of total wall area per facade.

d.Facade Calculations With the exception of accent/trim materials, there shall be no more than two primary building materials used. When a material is restricted as a percentage in Table I or Table II, such as stucco or siding, the building material may not be considered a primary building material or be combined with another restricted building material. The allowed facade materials shall not apply to windows, glass-front windows, entry doors and/or roll-up doors. The amount of permitted material shall be calculated using the gross square footage of wall area per facade. A building material that is allowed (such as brick) may be used in any percentage throughout the structure. A material that is restricted (such as stucco and split face block) is allowed as a maximum percentage.

For example, a building has a front facade with a gross facade area of 1,200 square feet with 400 square feet consisting of windows and doors. Begin with 1,200 square feet for required building material calculations. In this case, the front facade of a building in BG zoning district with a wall area of 1,200 square feet shall have no more than 300 square feet of stucco on the front facade [ex.

(1,200 X 25% = 300)]. The balance shall be brick or other allowed material.

i.For buildings with less than 15,000 square feet GFA, multi-pane windows shall be used in individual window openings, rather than large glass sheets.

ii.Mirrored glass with a reflection greater than twenty (20%) percent and glass curtain walls shall be prohibited.

iii.For buildings with less than 15,000 square feet GFA, window areas shall not extend down to the floor line. A wall of not less than 2’ in height shall separate the floor from the bottom of the window frame.

iv.Building facades shall be visually divided into segments through articulation of the façade achieved by methods such as but not limited to variation in building materials, roof line, building setback, the use of additional window bays, pilasters.

The segments shall be determined based on the length of the façade as shown:

Façade Length Maximum Segment Length 50’ – 150’ 50’

151’ – 300’ 75’

301’ + 150

-6.9 –7. Roof Requirements

a.Pitched Roofs All one-story buildings less than 10,000 gross square feet must have a pitched roof (between 3:12 and 12:12). If a pitched roof is not possible, a combination of flat roof and pitched roof shall be required. Provide a pitched roof on front and side of the building to screen view of any flat roof. Cover arcades, canopies, porches, balconies and other similar features with a pitched roof. Materials for pitched roofs shall be limited to architectural dimensional grade asphalt shingles, natural slate, natural terra cotta, natural wood shake, or factory finished enamel metal roofing. The use of copper enamel standing seam metal roofing is the signature treatment for buildings in Downtown Sugar Hill.

b.Mansard Roofs Mansard roofs shall have a maximum pitch of 12:12 with a minimum 12 foot vertical surface length.

c.Flat Roofs Flat roofs may be of any material that meets local codes. If factory finished metal flashing is used the color must be subdued to blend with other materials used in the construction of the roof.

All buildings with flat roofs shall include parapet articulation on the front façade(s) of such building. There shall be roof articulations/offsets at a minimum of one per each 120 linear feet of length by a change in the top line of the parapet. Additional articulation may occur at any lesser distance. If the front facade is less than 120 linear feet, then a minimum of one roof articulation must occur.

d.Other Drive under canopies for gasoline pumps may have flat roof with vertical or factory formed facing of finished sheet metal.

8.Arcade / Structural Canopy for Retail Commercial Buildings For all commercial retail/service buildings, a covered entry shall be provided at the front of the building. The arcade or canopy shall provide covered areas for relief from the weather and extend from the building a minimum of five feet. They shall be designed in a manner which adds architectural variation and a sense of depth to the façade.

9.Alternate Review This Ordinance is intended to be followed as outlined above. In the event the intent of this Ordinance can be achieved with minor deviations which do not substantially impact the goals or

-6.10 –intent of this Ordinance, the Director of the City of Sugar Hill Department of Planning and Development has the authority to modify the specific provisions. If substantial modifications or changes are necessary, any person, firm, group or organization may apply for relief from these requirements to the City Council in accordance with article 15 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Any application for an alternate architectural arrangement shall be accompanied with proposed elevations, building materials, and/or renderings necessary for the City Council to make a determination whether the alternate proposal meets the intent of these requirements. The City Council, as part of an approval, may include conditions, modifications or requirements necessary to mitigate any part of their decision. The City may establish filing requirements, fees and deadlines as needed.

10.Severability Any requirement set forth herein deemed unconstitutional, vague, illegal and/or otherwise unenforceable in a court of law shall not invalidate the subject Ordinance and all other provisions and requirements thereto shall remain in full force and effect.

Table I — Allowed Building Materials, buildings under 30,000 SF Gross Floor Area (Sec. 608; per zoning category: Yes = allowed · No = not allowed · "Max. N% per Facade" = allowed up to that share of a facade)

District	Brick	Stone (Cultured or Natural)	Glass	Tilt/Pre-Cast	Stucco/EIFS — Front	Stucco/EIFS — Side/Rear	Concrete Block/CMU — Front/Side	Concrete Block/CMU — Rear	Split-Face Block — Front/Side	Split-Face Block — Rear	Siding — Front	Siding — Side/Rear	Metal	Tile
RM	Yes	Yes	No	No	Max. 20% per Facade	Max. 25% per Facade	No	No	No	No	Max. 20% per Facade	Max. 20% per Facade	No	No
OI	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Max. 20% per Facade	Max. 25% per Facade	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
HSB	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Max. 20% per Facade	Max. 25% per Facade	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
BG	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Max. 20% per Facade	Max. 25% per Facade	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
LM	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Max. 20% per Facade	Max. 25% per Facade	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
HM-1	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Max. 20% per Facade	Max. 25% per Facade	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
HM-2	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Max. 20% per Facade	Max. 25% per Facade	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Table II — Allowed Building Materials, buildings 30,000–150,000 SF GFA (Sec. 608; per zoning category: Yes = allowed · No = not allowed)

District	Brick	Stone (Cultured or Natural)	Glass	Tilt/Pre-Cast	Stucco/EIFS — Front	Stucco/EIFS — Side/Rear	Concrete Block/CMU — Front/Side	Concrete Block/CMU — Rear	Split-Face Block — Front/Side	Split-Face Block — Rear	Siding — Front	Siding — Side/Rear	Metal	Tile
LM	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
HM-1	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
HM-2	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No

Table III — Allowed Building Materials, buildings or common developments over 150,000 SF GFA (Sec. 608; per zoning category: Yes = allowed · No = not allowed · "Max. N% per Facade" = allowed up to that share; * and # = the footnote conditions below)

District	Brick	Stone (Cultured or Natural)	Glass	Tilt/Pre-Cast	Stucco/EIFS — Front/Side	Stucco/EIFS — Rear	Concrete Block/CMU — Front/Side	Concrete Block/CMU — Rear	Split-Face Block — Front/Side	Split-Face Block — Rear	Siding — Front	Siding — Side/Rear	Metal	Tile
BG	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes*	Max. 30% per Facade	No	No	Yes#	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
LM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes*	Max. 30% per Facade	No	No	Yes#	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
HM-1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes*	Max. 30% per Facade	No	No	Yes#	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
HM-2	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes*	Max. 30% per Facade	No	No	Yes#	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No

Grid rebuilt from the published table · verbatim source (p. 75) ↗

§ 609

Minimum Floor Area Requirements.

All dwelling units shall have a minimum heated finished living area, excluding a basement, attic, carport or garage, as provided for in Article 9. Use Provisions for each residential zoning classification of this Ordinance.

§ 610

Area, Yard and Height Requirements.

When developing under any Zoning Classification the requirements of area, yard, and height requirements shall be met.

In all districts, the height requirements must be met unless the applicant is granted a Special Use Permit by the City Council after receiving recommendations from the Planning Commission and after a public hearing. Provided, however, that an increase in height of less than fifteen (15) feet for any structure may be requested under the provisions of Article 14, Section 1400 as an Administrative Variance when no increase is involved in the number of stories which would otherwise be permitted under the applicable zoning district.

§ 611

Flood Hazard.

Except for stormwater retention facilities, no structures or obstruction to storm water flow shall be erected within the limits of the maximum flood elevation of 100-year recurrence interval storm.

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§ 612

Frontage on Corner Lots.

On lots having frontage on more than one (1) street that intersects in front of the lot, the minimum front yard shall be provided for each street.

§ 613

Junked Automobiles.

Any automobile, truck, vehicle or trailer of any kind or type, without a valid license plate attached thereto, shall not be parked or stand on any private property or public roads and is hereby found to create a condition tending to reduce the value of private property, to promote blight and deterioration, and invite plundering and vandalism, to create fire hazards, to constitute an attractive nuisance creating a hazard to the health and safety of minors, to create a harborage for rodents and insects, and to be injurious to the health, safety, and general welfare and, when on county streets, to create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.

This Section shall not be the exclusive regulation of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or contrivances within the City Limits of Sugar Hill but shall be supplemental and in addition to the other regulations and regulatory codes, ordinances, statutes, or provisions of law heretofore and hereinafter enacted by City, County, State, or other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction.

A.Conditions describing a Junked Vehicle.

An inoperative or junk condition shall include, but not be limited to any automobile, vehicle, trailer of any kind or type, or contrivance or part thereof, the condition of which is one or more of the following:

1.Wrecked.

2.Dismantled.

3.Partially dismantled.

4.Inoperative.

5.Abandoned.

6.Discarded.

7.One which does not have a valid license plate attached thereto.

B.Junked Automobiles which would be permitted within the City Limits of Sugar Hill.

The following conditions allow the parking or standing of a junked vehicle on any property within the City of Sugar Hill.

-6.12 –1. One or two junked vehicle(s) enclosed within a building on residentially zoned property provided the occupant of the home is in the process of reconditioning the vehicle(s) for his or her personal use.

2.It shall be on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful manner for the purpose of repairing, reconditioning or remodeling of the vehicles in conformance with the requirements for an automobile impoundment yard, an automobile repair garage, or other such similar use. Such vehicles shall not be stored for the purpose of salvage of parts but shall be in continual process of repair or reconditioning.

3.It shall be on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful manner and licensed as a junk yard under the provisions of this Ordinance.

§ 614

Prohibited uses.

Uses of land and buildings which are incompatible with existing and future development within the city limits of the City of Sugar Hill and are prohibited in all districts. The Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals do not have the authority to grant variances or special exceptions for these prohibited uses. Prohibited uses are as follows:

1.Vape Store.

2.Yards for the sale, transfer, or temporary holding of livestock.

3.Poultry killing, plucking, and dressing.

4.Meat packing, slaughtering, eviscerating, and skinning.

5.Rendering of by-products of slaughtering and killing animals or poultry.

6.The use of equipment which causes off-site radio or television interference.

§ 615

Keeping of Certain Animals

The below listed animals are permitted to be kept for domestic purposes, so long as all pre-requisites are met. The Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals do not have the authority to grant variances or special exceptions for these uses:

1.The keeping of no more than five (5) rabbits, the keeping of no more than one (1) pure bred Vietnamese pot belly pig, provided said animals are kept purely for domestic purposes to be used as pets, and provided that the animals are maintained in accordance with the following provisions:

a.The animals may not be raised for, or offered for, sale to the public.

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b.The property on which the animal is being kept or raised must be located in an AF, RS-100, RS-150, RS-175, or RS-200 Zoning District, must be used for single-family residential purposes or agricultural purposes. The keeping of all aforementioned animals shall be prohibited within the Town Center Overlay and Central Business Districts.

c.The pens, hutches or other facilities in which a rabbit or pure bred Vietnamese Pot belly pig are maintained must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner in accordance with all health department regulations. All such facilities must be set back at least 20 feet from all property lines and 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining parcel. Each rabbit must have separate quarters. All rabbit quarters or hutches shall have a minimum floor space of at least four (4) square feet and a maximum floor space of sixteen (16) square feet per rabbit. The floor surface shall consist of half solid wood and half rabbit wire.

d.Anyone raising or maintaining rabbits or pure-bred Vietnamese pot belly pigs must keep all such animals in the rear yard and the rear yard of the property on which said animals are maintained must be separated from adjacent properties by a six foot high solid wood or chain link fence. Offspring may be kept a maximum of six weeks.

2.The keeping of no more than ten (10) hens shall be permitted, provided that the animals are maintained in accordance with the following provisions:

a.Definitions.

i.Chicken: A domesticated bird kept for eggs or as a pet.

ii.Coop: A structure for housing chickens.

iii.Hen: A female chicken.

iv.Rooster: A male chicken.

v.Run: An enclosed outdoor area where chickens can roam.

vi.Sanitary Conditions: An animal living space, shelter, or exercise area that is not contaminated by health hazards, irritants, pollutants, items, or conditions that endanger or pose a risk to an animal’s health.

b.Permitted Zones.

i.The property on which the animal is being kept or raised must be located in an AF, RS-100, RS-150, RS-175, or RS-200 Zoning District, must be used for single-family residential purposes or agricultural purposes. The keeping of chickens shall be prohibited within the Town Center Overlay and Central Business Districts.

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c.Number of chickens per lot shall be as follows:

i.Lots 10,500 to 12,499 square feet: Maximum of 3 chickens.

ii.Lots 12,500 to 24,999 square feet: Maximum of 5 chickens.

iii.Lots 25,000 to 39,999 square feet: Maximum of 8 chickens.

iv.Lots 40,000 square feet or larger: Maximum of 10 chickens.

d.The keeping of roosters shall be prohibited.

e.Chickens are only permitted as pets or for egg laying production; chickens cannot be kept for slaughter.

f.Coop Requirements.

i.Chicken coops shall be located in the rear yard. Coops must provide at least 4 square feet of floor space per chicken. Coops must be at least 20 feet from any property line and 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining parcel.

ii.Runs must provide at least 10 square feet per chicken. Runs must be enclosed with a fence or other barrier to prevent escape.

g.Sanitation and Nuisance.

i.Animals must not create a noise disturbance or nuisance to neighbors.

ii.Animals must be kept under sanitary conditions to prevent public health issues.

iii.Chicken coops and runs must be kept clean to reduce odors.

iv.Waste must be properly disposed of to prevent attracting pests.

v.Feed must be stored in a fully enclosed, rodent-proof container.

h.Permits and Inspections.

i.A permit shall be issued prior to the construction of animal habitats and the keeping of animals.

ii.The permit fee shall be $50. This fee shall be in addition to any and all other fees required for habitat construction.

iii.Applicable building permits for accessory structures are separate from this ordinance.

iv.The city may conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance.

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v.Failure to comply with the listed regulations may result in revocation of permits, removal of animals, and/or fines.

i.Enforcement.

i.The city’s code enforcement officers are responsible for enforcing this ordinance.

ii.Violations of this ordinance may result in fines, removal of chickens, or other penalties as determined by the city council.

j.Severability

i.If any section, clause, or provision of this ordinance is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections, clauses, and provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

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EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS