TABLE OF CONTENTS POWDER SPRINGS UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLES

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS POWDER SPRINGS UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLES ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1 ARTICLE 2 ZONING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 19 ARTICLE 3 USE DEFINITIONS 44 ARTICLE 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES 75 ARTICLE 5 SITE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 144 ARTICLE 6 ACCESS, PARKING AND LOADING 185 ARTICLE 7 SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES 214 ARTICLE 8 LAND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 254 ARTICLE 9 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL 286 ARTICLE 10 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT 304 ARTICLE 11 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 325 ARTICLE 12 TREE PROTECTION, BUFFERS AND LANDSCAPING 353 ARTICLE 13 ZONING AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURES 398 ARTICLE 14 VARIANCES AND APPEALS 420 ARTICLE 15 SUBDIVISION OF LAND 434 ARTICLE 16 ADMINISTRATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT 471 ARTICLE 17 PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES 479 ARTICLE 18 PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES 490 ARTICLE 19 ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND ILLEGAL CONNECTION 502 ARTICLE 20 LITTER CONTROL 511 ARTICLE 21 STANDARD DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 514 ARTICLE 22 [RESERVED] 612 ARTICLE 23 [RESERVED] 613 ARTICLE 24 ADOPTION OF STANDARD CODES 614 INDEX 615 i

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS POWDER SPRINGS UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ARTICLES AND SECTIONS ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1 Division I. Title, Authority, Purposes and Applicability. 2 Sec Title. Sec Authority. Sec Purposes. Sec Jurisdiction. Sec Applicability. Sec Minimum Requirements. Sec Definitions. [Secs. 1-8 to 1-10 Reserved.] Division II. Uses. 9 Sec Use, Occupancy, and Erection. Sec Use Prohibited When Not Specified. Sec Every Use Must Be Upon a Lot of Record. Sec One Principal House on a Lot. [Secs to 1-20 Reserved.] Division III. Lots. 10 Sec Lot Frontage. Sec Lot Width. Sec Lot Size. [Secs to 1-30 Reserved.] Division IV. Building Density and Intensity. 11 Sec Density and Intensity. Sec Impervious Surface Coverage. Sec Floor Area per Dwelling Unit. Sec Floor Area per Establishment. [Secs to 1-40 Reserved.] Division V. Building Height and Setback. 11 Sec Height of Buildings and Structures. Sec Exceptions to Height Regulations. Sec Minimum Required Buffers and Building Setbacks. Sec Minimum Required Front Landscape Strip. Sec Principal Building Separation. [Secs to 1-50 Reserved.] ii

3 Division VI. Nonconformities. 13 Sec Definitions. Sec Nonconforming Use Generally. Sec Nonconforming Use Change of Use. Sec Nonconforming Use Abandonment. Sec Nonconforming Use Expansion. Sec Nonconforming Use Repair. Sec Nonconforming Building or Structure. Sec Nonconforming Lot. Sec Nonconforming Situations. Sec Correction of Nonconforming Situations. [Secs.1-71 to 1-80 Reserved]. Division VII. Additional Requirements. 16 Sec Homeowner s Association. Sec Business Owner s Association. [Secs to 1-90 Reserved]. Division IX. Legal Status Provisions. 17 Sec Adoption and Effective Date. Sec Conflict with Other Laws. Sec Severability. Sec Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. Sec Codification and Recodification. Sec Relationship to Private Agreements. Sec Status of Prior Zoning Approvals. Sec Status of Previously Issued Permits. [Secs to Reserved]. ARTICLE 2 ZONING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP 19 Division I. Zoning Districts Generally. 20 Sec Zoning Districts Established. Sec Zoning District Boundaries. Sec Minimum Requirements. Sec Use, Occupancy, and Construction. [Sec to 2-10 Reserved]. Division II. Residential Zoning Districts. 21 Sec R-30, Single-Family Residential District. Sec R-20, Single-Family Residential District. Sec R-15, Single-Family Residential District. Sec MDR, Medium Density Residential District. [Secs to 2-20 Reserved]. iii

4 Division III. Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Zoning Districts. 28 Sec MXU, Mixed-Use District. Sec O-I, Office-Institutional District. Sec NRC, Neighborhood Retail Commercial District. Sec CRC, Community Retail Commercial District. Sec CBD, Central Business District. Sec LI, Light Industrial District. Sec BP, Business Park District. Sec HI, Heavy Industrial District. [Secs to 2-30 Reserved.] Division IV. Overlay Districts. 42 [Secs to 2-40 Reserved.] Division V. Official Zoning Map. 42 Sec Adoption. Sec Amendment. Sec Determination of Boundaries. Sec Interpretation of Boundaries. [Secs to 2-50 Reserved.] ARTICLE 3 USE DEFINITIONS 44 ARTICLE 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES 75 Division I. Uses. 78 Sec Accessory Use, Building or Structure. Sec Accessory Dwelling Unit. Sec Agricultural Crops and Timbering Activities. Sec Animal Shelter. Sec Asphalt or Concrete Plant. Sec Attendant s Shelter. Sec Automated Teller Machine. Sec Automobile Repair. Sec Automotive Sales. Sec Automotive Service. Sec Bed and Breakfast Inn. Sec Blasting Operations. Sec Caretaker s Residence. Sec Church or Place of Worship. Sec Club or Lodge, Nonprofit. Sec Collection Bin. Sec Commercial Recreation Facility, Outdoor. Sec Community Donation Center. Sec Community Food or Housing Shelter. iv

5 Sec Community Recreation. Sec Dam. Sec Day Care. Sec Drive-through. Sec Dwelling, Single-family Attached (Fee Simple or Condominium Townhouse). Sec Dwelling, Two-family (Duplex). Sec Dwelling Unit. Sec Fence or Wall. Sec Flea Market. Sec Food Truck. Sec Fuel Pump. Sec Golf Driving Range. Sec Guest House. Sec Heating and Air Conditioning Units, Accessory. Sec Home Occupation. Sec Institutional Residential Living and Care Facility. Sec Intermodal Container, Temporary. Sec Junk or Junked Vehicle. Sec Junkyard. Sec Kennel. Sec Livestock and Animal Quarters. Sec Manufactured Home. Sec Manufactured Home, Temporary (Construction). Sec Manufactured Home, Temporary (Medical Hardship). Sec Manufacturing or Fabrication Accessory to Retail Use. Sec Mobile Home. Sec Outdoor Display and Storage. Sec Parking and Loading Area Accessory Uses. Sec Pet Dealer. Sec Recreational Vehicle. Sec Retail Package Sales of Distilled Spirits. Sec Riding Stable. Sec School, Private. Sec Self-Service Storage Facility. Sec Self-Service Storage Facility, Climate-Controlled. Sec Semi-trailer or Commercial Vehicle Parking. Sec Solar Energy System, Building Mounted. Sec Solar Energy System, Building Mounted. Sec Subdivision Sales Office, Temporary. Sec Surface Mine, Quarry, or Other Resource Extraction. Sec Swimming Pool. Sec [Reserved.] Sec Truck or Trailer Rental, Accessory. Sec Underground Gas Storage. Sec Utility Installation, Removal, and Relocation. Sec Vehicle Emission Inspection. v

6 Sec [Reserved]. Sec Wrecked Motor Vehicle Compound. Sec Yard or Garage Sale. [Secs to Reserved.] Division II. Towers and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. 117 Sec Purposes and Intentions. Sec Applicability and Exemptions. Sec Performance and Construction Standards. Sec Application Requirements. Sec Application Processing. Sec Criteria to Consider in Acting upon Applications. Sec Amateur Radio, Citizen s Band Radio and Other Receive-only Radio Antennae. [Secs to Reserved.] Division III. Adult Entertainment. 123 Sec Purposes. Sec Authority. Sec Findings. Sec Adult Entertainment Establishment Definitions. Sec General Definitions. Sec License Required. Sec License Transfer, Sale or Assignment. Sec Application for License. Sec License Application Contents. Sec Annual Permit Renewal Process. Sec Prohibition from Interest in License. Sec Applicant to Appear. Sec Investigation and Issuance. Sec Grounds for Denial of Issuance. Sec Denial. Sec Regulation of Permitted Establishment. Sec Location Restrictions. Sec Change of Name, Premises or Location. Sec On-premises Operator Required. Sec Adult Entertainment Establishment Employees. Sec Regulated Activities. Sec Conduct or Activities Prohibited. Sec Special Provisions for Adult Cabarets. Sec Design of Premises. Sec Conditions of Establishment. Sec Unlawful Operation Declared Nuisance. Sec Employee Permits. Sec Grounds for Denial of Employee or Independent Contractor Permit. Sec Existing Establishments. Sec Suspension or Revocation of License. vi

7 Sec Procedure for Suspension or Revocation. Sec Automatic License Forfeiture for Non-use. ARTICLE 5 SITE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 144 Division I. General Provisions. 145 Sec Findings. Sec Purposes. Sec Design-Related Definitions. Sec General Requirements. Sec Exemptions. [Secs. 5-6 to 5-10 Reserved]. Division II. Site Design and Architectural Review. 154 Sec Design Review Required. Sec Division of Design Review. Sec Application Requirements for Site Design Review. Sec Process of Site Design Approval. Sec Architectural Design Approval. Sec Application Requirements for Architectural Design Review. Sec Criteria for Decisions on Architectural Design Applications. Sec Decision with Regard to Architectural Design Applications. Sec Notice of Decision. Sec Reapplication and Appeal. Sec Compliance with Approved Applications. [Secs to 5-30 Reserved]. Division III. Site Design Requirements and Guidelines. 159 Sec Applicability. Sec Interpretation. Sec Existing Site Features. Sec Grading. Sec Drainage and Low-Impact Development. Sec Interparcel Access. Sec Utilities. Sec Exterior Lighting. Sec Pedestrian Circulation. Sec Access Throat Depth. Sec Parking. Sec Service Functions. Sec Open Spaces. Sec Plazas and Pedestrian-gathering Places. [Secs to 5-50 Reserved.] vii

8 Division IV. Architectural Design Requirements and Guidelines. 171 Sec Architectural Design Compatibility. Sec Building Style. Sec Building Materials. Sec Modulation. Sec Roofs. Sec Awnings and Canopies. Sec Colors. Sec Architectural Lighting. Sec Trash and Recycling Collection Facilities. Sec Mechanical Systems. Sec Accessory Nonresidential Storage Areas. Sec Fences and Walls. Sec Residential Garages and Carports. Sec Residential Unit Differentiation. [Sec to 5-70 Reserved.] Division V. Residential Infill Development Guidelines. 180 Sec Intent and Applicability. Sec Lot Grading and Drainage. Sec Orientation. Sec Setback. Sec Dwelling Width. Sec Height and Scale. Sec Roofs. Sec Dwelling Entry. Sec Additional Architectural Features. Sec Walkways and Pathways. Sec Exterior Building Materials. Sec Building Articulation. Sec Windows. Sec Additions to Principal Dwellings. Sec Garages and Carports. Sec Fences and Walls. Sec Trees in Front Yard. Sec Front Yard Landscaping. Sec Outdoor Lighting. Sec Utilities. [Secs to Reserved.] viii

9 ARTICLE 6 ACCESS, PARKING AND LOADING 185 Division I. General Provisions. 186 Sec Findings. Sec Purposes. Sec Applicability. Sec Definitions. Sec Access Control on State Routes. Sec Parking and Circulation Plan Required. Sec Interpretations. Sec Parking for Company-Owned Vehicles. [Secs. 6-9 to 6-20 Reserved.] Division II. Driveways. 192 Sec Access Driveway Required. Sec Minimum Driveway Width. Sec Maximum Driveway Width. Sec Driveway Surfacing. Sec Number of Driveways Permitted. Sec Driveway Separation. Sec Common Access Easements for Shared Driveways. Sec Vision Clearance at Driveways. Sec Driveway Apron. Sec Driveway Permit. [Secs to 6-40 Reserved.] Division III. On-site Circulation. 196 Sec Vehicular Circulation. Sec Pedestrian Facilities Internal to Site Required. Sec Inter-parcel Access. [Secs to 6-50 Reserved.] Division IV. Improvement Requirements for Parking Lots. 198 Sec Applicability. Sec Improvement Setback. Sec Parking Space Relationship to Street. Sec Area per Parking Space. Sec Demarcation. Sec Access Aisle Specifications. Sec Parking Lot Drainage. Sec Parking Lot Surfacing. Sec Curbing or Stops. Sec Lighting. Sec Light Pole Locations and Specifications. ix

10 Sec Screening and Landscaping. [Secs to 6-70 Reserved.] Division V. Off-street Parking General Requirements. 201 Sec Off-street Parking Required. Sec Access and Location of Off-street Parking. Sec Maximum Number of Off-street Parking Spaces Required. Sec Minimum Number of Off-street Parking Spaces Required. Sec Minimum Number of Accessible Parking Spaces Required. Sec Angled Parking. Sec Compact Parking Spaces. Sec Stacking Spaces for Drive-through Facilities or Service Windows. [Secs to 6-80 Reserved.] Division VI. Off-street Parking Reduction. 209 Sec Administrative Variances. Sec Off-site Parking. Sec Shared Use of Parking Spaces. Sec Reduction for On-street Parking. Sec Reduction for Mixed-Use Development. Sec Reduction for Demand Management. Sec Use Division of Large Parking Lots. [Secs to 6-90 Reserved.] Division VII. Off-Street Loading Space Requirements. 212 Sec Off-Street Loading Required. Sec Minimum Number of On-site Loading Spaces Required. Sec Location of Loading Spaces. Sec Loading Area Specifications. Sec Administrative Variance. [Secs to Reserved.] ARTICLE 7 SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES 214 Division I. General Findings. 216 Sec Beneficial Functions. Sec Regulation of Messaging. Sec Public Safety. Sec Public Health. Sec Reduction and Mitigation of Adverse Impacts on Adjacent Properties. Sec Prevention of Adverse Impacts on Community Character and Attractiveness. Sec Protection of Public Investments. Sec Promotion and Maintenance of Private Investments. [Secs. 7-9 and 7-10 Reserved] x

11 Division II. Supplemental Findings, Intentions, and Explanations. 219 Sec Viewshed is Subject to Regulation. Sec Content Neutrality. Sec Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions. Sec Noncommercial and Commercial Messages Sec Variation Required. Sec Regulation by Zoning District. Sec Proportionality. Sec Rationale for Sign Allowances. Sec Real Estate-Related Messages. Sec Sign Prohibitions. Sec Billboards. Sec Illumination. Sec Advertising for Special Events. Sec Flags. Sec Sign Maintenance. Sec Architectural Review. Sec Regulatory Relief. [Secs to 7-30 Reserved] Division III. General Provisions. 224 Sec [Reserved]. Sec Purposes. Sec Content of Sign. Sec Compliance with Other Laws. Sec Definitions. Sec Applicability. Sec Exemptions. Sec Prohibited Signs. Sec Sign Variance. [Sec Reserved] Division IV. Sign Placement, Number, Height, Area, and Illumination. 236 Sec Signs on Public Property. Sec Sight Visibility Triangle. Sec Obstruction of Visibility of Public Sign. Sec Sign Setback. Sec Sign Height. Sec Sign Number by Sign Type. Sec Sign Area. Sec Computation of Sign Area. Sec Description of Sign Type Allowances (Table 7-2). Sec Illumination. Sec Sign Construction. xi

12 [Sec to 7-60 Reserved] Division V. Regulations Governing Specific Signs. 241 Sec Banners. Sec Drive-through Lanes. Sec Flags. Sec Multiple Message Electronic Sign. Sec Changeable Copy Sign, Not Electronic. Sec Projecting Signs. Sec Sidewalk Signs. Sec Special Event Signage. Sec Temporary Signs. Sec Weekend Signs. [Secs to 7-80 Reserved]. Division VI. Nonconforming Signs. 245 Sec Duration and Continuance. Sec Changes, Repair, and Maintenance. Sec Replacement. Sec Additional Signage on Lot with Nonconforming Signs. [Secs to 7-90 Reserved]. Division VII. Permitting of Signs. 246 Sec Building and Electrical Permits for Signs. Sec Sign Permit May Require Other Permits. Sec Sign Permit Required. Sec Who May Apply for Sign Permit. Sec Contents of Sign Permit Application Specified. Sec Procedures for Sign Permitting. Sec Procedures for Architectural Review of Signs. [Secs to Reserved]. Division VIII. Sign Maintenance, Removal, and Enforcement. 251 Sec Maintenance. Sec Removal. Sec Enforcement of Sign Maintenance. Sec Discontinued Signs. Sec Enforcement of Illegal Signs. [Secs to Reserved]. xii

13 ARTICLE 8 LAND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 254 Division I. General Provisions. 256 Sec Purpose. Sec Definitions Sec Exemptions. Sec Reference to Requirements. [Secs. 8-5 to 8-10 Reserved.] Division II. Wetlands. 259 Sec Official Map of Protected Wetlands Adopted. Sec Jurisdictional Wetlands. Sec Alteration of Wetlands. Sec Identification of Wetlands on Plans. Sec Protection of Wetlands. [Secs to 8-20 Reserved.] Division III. Riparian Buffers and Impervious Surface Setbacks. 260 Sec Findings. Sec Exemptions. Sec Buffers and Impervious Setbacks. Sec Variances. Sec Relationship to Other Regulations. Sec Minimum Requirements. [Secs to 8-30 Reserved], Division IV. Land Clearance and Grading. 263 Sec No Clearing Prior to Development Plan Approval. Sec Clearing Limits. Sec Maximum Slopes. Sec Borrow and Fill. Sec Additional Grading Requirements. [Secs to 8-40 Reserved]. Division V. Development Plans and Development Permit. 264 Sec Approval Required. Sec Pre-Application. Sec Development Permit Application Requirements. Sec Professional Preparation of Plans. Sec Development Plan Specifications. Sec Incomplete Application. Sec Encroachment Permits. Sec Distribution of Plans for Review. Sec Development Permit Application Processing. xiii

14 Sec Criteria for Decisions on Development Permit Applications. Sec Revisions. Sec Pre-Development Inspection. Sec Duration of Development Permit. Sec Extension of Expiring Development Permit. [Secs to 8-60 Reserved]. Division VI. Streets. 271 Sec Street Access. Sec New Public Streets. Sec Minimum Street Right-of-Way and Pavement Width. Sec Dedication of Right-of-Way for Existing Substandard Streets. Sec Improvement of Existing Streets. Sec Improvement of Development Entrances Residential Subdivisions. Sec Improvement of Commercial/Industrial Development Entrances. Sec Private Streets. Sec Grade and Design Speed. Sec Cul-de-sacs and Dead-end Streets. Sec Alleys. Sec Half Streets Prohibited. Sec Split-level Streets and One-way Streets. Sec Curb and Gutter. Sec Sidewalks. Sec Street Lighting. Sec Street Names. Sec Street Name Signs, Traffic Signs and Street Striping. Sec Sight Visibility at Street and Driveway Intersections. Sec Accessibility for Fire Fighting Equipment. [Secs to 8-90 Reserved]. Division VII. Utilities. 280 Sec Utility Easements. Sec Drainage Easements. Sec Location of Above-ground Utilities. Sec Underground Utilities. Sec Storm Drainage. Sec Storm Drainage Plan Exceptions. Sec Public Water. Sec Sanitary Sewer. Sec Dry Sewerage Available. Sec Sewerage Not Available. Sec Sewer Types. Sec Developer Agreements for Sewerage. [Sec to Reserved.] xiv

15 ARTICLE 9 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL 286 Division I. General Provisions. 287 Sec Title. Sec Definitions. Sec Applicability. Sec Exemptions. [Secs. 9-5 to 9-10 Reserved.] Division II. Minimum Requirements/Best Management Practices. 293 Sec General Requirements. Sec Adherence to Erosion Control Manual and Additional Requirements. Sec Injury Not Proof of Violation. [Secs to 9-20 Reserved]. Division III. Application and Permit Process. 296 Sec General. Sec Permit Application Requirements. Sec Plan Requirements. Sec Permits. [Sec to 9-30 Reserved.] Division IV. Inspection and Enforcement. 299 Sec Inspections. Sec Required Amendment to this Article. Sec Investigations. Sec No Refusal of Access. Sec Review of Actions. Sec Failure to Obtain a Permit for Land-Disturbing Activity. Sec Stop Work Orders. Sec Bond Forfeiture. Sec Monetary Penalties. Sec Reserved. Division V. Education and Certification. 302 Sec Education and Training Certification Requirements. Sec On-site Responsibility. [Secs to 9-50 Reserved.] Division VI. Legal Status Provisions. 302 Sec Administrative Remedies. Sec Judicial Review. Sec Effective Date. Sec Validity. xv

16 Sec Liability. [Sec Reserved.] ARTICLE 10 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT 304 Division I. General Provisions. 305 Sec Findings. Sec Purposes. Sec Title. Sec Definitions. Sec Applicability. Sec Designation and Duties of Administrator. Sec Basis for Establishment. Sec Interpretations. [Secs and Reserved]. Division II. Standards. 314 Sec Encroachment in Regulatory Floodway. Sec Development within Area of Special Flood Hazard. Sec Development Within or Adjacent to Future-conditions Flood Hazard Area. Sec Revision of Boundaries. Sec Engineering Study. Sec General Standards for Encroachments. Sec Standards for Buildings. Sec Non-inhabitable Accessory Structures and Facilities. Sec Recreational Vehicles. Sec Floodproofing. Sec Areas on Streams without Established Base Flood Elevations and Floodways (A-Zones). Sec Areas of Shallow Flooding (AO Zones). Sec Subdivision of Land. [Secs to Reserved]. Division III. Flood Hazard Area Variance. 321 Sec Variance Procedures. Sec General Criteria for Flood Hazard Area Variances. Sec Flood Hazard Area Variances for Specified Uses. Sec Records of Variance Decisions. [Secs to Reserved]. Division IV. Permit Procedures and Requirements. 322 Sec Permit Application Requirements. Sec Floodplain Management Plan Requirements. Sec Construction Stage Submittal Requirements. [Secs to Reserved]. xvi

17 ARTICLE 11 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 325 Division I. General Provisions. 326 Sec Findings. Sec Purpose and Objectives. Sec Title. Sec Definitions. Sec Applicability. Sec Exemptions. Sec Designation of Administrator. [Secs to Reserved]. Division II. Post-Development Stormwater Management Performance Criteria. 338 Sec Applicability. Sec Stormwater Design Manual. Sec Water Quality. Sec Stream Channel Protection. Sec Overbank Flooding Protection. Sec Extreme Flooding Protection. Sec Structural Stormwater Controls. Sec Stormwater Credits for Nonstructural Measures. Sec Drainage System Guidelines. Sec Dam Design Guidelines. [Secs to Reserved]. Division III. Permit Procedures and Requirements. 341 Sec Permit Application Requirements. Sec Stormwater Concept Plan and Consultation Meeting. Sec Stormwater Management Plan. Sec Contents of the Stormwater Management Plan. Sec Stormwater Management Inspection and Maintenance Agreements. Sec Application Procedure. Sec Responsibilities after Permit Issuance. Sec Modifications for Off-Site Facilities. [Secs and Reserved]. Division IV. Inspections and Maintenance. 350 Sec Inspections. Sec Documentation of Inspections. Sec Right-of-Entry for Inspection. Sec Certification and As-built Plans. Sec Records of Maintenance Activities. Sec Failure to Maintain a Stormwater Management Facility. [Secs Reserved]. xvii

18 ARTICLE 12 TREE PROTECTION, BUFFERS AND LANDSCAPING 353 Division I. Purpose and General Provisions. 354 Sec Findings. Sec Purposes. Sec Definitions. Sec Applicability and Compliance. Sec Exemptions. Sec Administration and Inspections. Sec Variances. Sec Inspections. Sec Tree Commission. [Sec Reserved]. Division II. Tree Canopy Coverage. 364 Sec Determination of Existing Tree Canopy Coverage. Sec Existing Tree Canopy Coverage Retention Required. Sec Removal of Existing Tree Canopy and Clearing Limits. Sec Minimum Tree Canopy Coverage Requirements by Land Use. Sec Addition of Trees to Meet Minimum Tree Canopy Coverage Requirements. Sec Tree Bank. Sec Alternative Locations. Sec Tree Species List. Sec Planted Tree Standards. Sec [Reserved]. Division III. Tree Protection. 372 Sec Applicability. Sec Tree Protection and Planting Plan. Sec Contents of Tree Protection and Planting Plan. Sec Tree Protection Area Requirements. Sec Tree Damage. Sec Tree Replacement. Sec Tree Removal. [Secs to Reserved]. Division IV. Street Trees. 376 Sec Street Trees Required for New Streets. Sec Location of Street Trees. Sec Specifications for Street Trees. Sec City Authority to Plant and Care for Street Trees. [Secs to Reserved]. xviii

19 Division V. Buffers Between Incompatible Uses. 381 Sec Required. Sec Buffer Specifications. Sec Buffer Width Reduction. Sec Buffer Waiver. Sec Buffer Maintenance. [Secs Reserved]. Division VI. Landscaping. 384 Sec When Required. Sec Front Landscape Strip. Sec Side Landscaping Strip. Sec Interior Parking Lot Landscaping. Sec General Landscaping Provisions. Sec Landscape Plan Required. Sec Contents of Landscape Plans. Sec Landscape Maintenance and Landscape Surety. [Secs and Reserved]. Appendix 12-A Powder Springs Tree Species List 391 ARTICLE 13 ZONING AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURES 398 Division I. General. 399 Sec Definitions. Sec Incorporation Clause. [Secs to Reserved]. Division II. Text Amendment. 400 Sec Authority to Amend. Sec Initiation of Proposals for Text Amendments. Sec Application Requirements. Sec Limitation on Concurrent Consideration. Sec Notice of Public Hearing. Sec Work Sessions. Sec Public Hearing. Sec Recommendation and Decision. Sec Withdrawal of Text Amendment. Sec Notice of Action. [Secs Reserved]. Division III. Rezoning and Special Use. 403 Sec Authority to Amend. Sec Initiation of Proposals for Rezoning. xix

20 Sec Initiation of Special Use Applications. Sec Application Requirements. Sec Sketch Plan. Sec Development Statistics Required. Sec Criteria for Rezoning Decisions. Sec Criteria for Special Use Decisions. Sec Application Compliance and Completeness. Sec Administrative Processing of Applications. Sec Concurrent Consideration of Applications. Sec Investigations and Recommendation. Sec Public Hearing Notice Newspaper. Sec Public Hearing Notice Sign on Property. Sec Public Hearing Notice Surrounding Property Owners. Sec Special Notice Requirements for Halfway Houses and Related Uses. Sec Work Sessions. Sec Public Hearings. Sec Recommendation and Decision. Sec Withdrawal of Application. Sec Notice of Action. Sec Finality and Legal Recourse. Sec Limitations on the Frequency of Filing Applications. [Secs to Reserved]. Division IV. Zoning of Annexed Lands. 414 Sec Conference with Community Development Director Prior to Filing. Sec Zoning Application for Lands to be Annexed. Sec Zoning Procedures for Properties to be Annexed. Sec Nonconformities. Sec Conformity with Development Code. [Secs to Reserved]. Division V. Procedures for Calling and Conducting Public Hearings. 415 Sec Generally. Sec Convening a Hearing. Sec Call for Presentation. Sec Requirements to Speak. Sec Sequence and Limits. Sec Close of Hearing. [Secs to Reserved]. Division VI. Development of Regional Impact. 417 Sec Definitions. Sec Applicability. Sec Jurisdiction. Sec Procedures. [Secs to Reserved]. xx

21 ARTICLE 14 VARIANCES AND APPEALS 420 Division I. Appeal of an Administrative Decision. 421 Sec Appeal as a Remedy. Sec Initiation of an Appeal. Sec Bases for an Appeal. Sec Application Requirements. Sec Stay of Proceedings. Sec Appeal Procedures. Sec Authority and Action. [Secs to Reserved]. Division II. Administrative Variances. 423 Sec Authority. Sec Provisions That May Be Administratively Varied. Sec Initiation of Administrative Variance Applications. Sec Application Requirements Sec Criteria for Granting Administrative Variances. Sec Procedures. Sec Withdrawal of Application. [Secs to Reserved]. Division III. Variances. 426 Sec Authority to Grant Variances. Sec Initiation of Variance Applications. Sec Application Requirements. Sec Criteria for Granting Variances. Sec Application Compliance and Completeness. Sec Administrative Processing of Applications. Sec Concurrent Variance Application. Sec Investigation and Recommendation. Sec Public Hearing Notice Newspaper. Sec Public Hearing Notice Sign on Property. Sec Public Hearing Notice Surrounding Property Owners. Sec Work Sessions. Sec Public Hearings. Sec Recommendation and Decision. Sec Withdrawal of Application. Sec Notice of Action. Sec Finality and Legal Recourse. Sec Limitations on the Frequency of Filing Applications. [Secs to Reserved]. xxi

22 ARTICLE 15 SUBDIVISION OF LAND 434 Division I. Purposes, Authority, and Definitions. 436 Sec Purposes. Sec Authority of Community Development Director. Sec Authority of Director of Public Works. Sec Authority of Health Department. Sec Definitions. [Secs to Reserved]. Division II. General Provisions. 439 Sec Reference to State and Federal Subdivision Laws. Sec Subdivision of Land. Sec Reference to State and Federal Subdivision Laws. Sec Special Review of Subdivisions along State Routes. Sec Lots Must Comply with Zoning Requirements. Sec Improvements Required for Final Platting. Sec Recording of Plats. Sec Sale or Transfer of Land. [Secs to Reserved]. Division III. Preliminary Plat. 442 Sec Preliminary Plat When Required. Sec Relationship of Preliminary Plat to Development Permit. Sec Application for Preliminary Plat Approval. Sec Preliminary Plat Specifications. Sec Preliminary Plat Review and Approval Process. Sec Duration of Preliminary Plat Approval. Sec Revision of a Preliminary Plat. Sec Land Development Following Preliminary Plat Approval. [Secs and Reserved]. Division IV. Standards for Blocks and Lots. 447 Sec Suitability of Land. Sec Conformance with Comprehensive Plan. Sec Block Length. Sec Block Width. Sec Lot Depth. Sec Adequate Building Site. Sec Lot Lines. Sec Double Frontage Lots. Sec Flag Lots. Sec Lot Remnants Not Permitted. [Secs to Reserved]. xxii

23 Division V. Subdivision Improvements. 450 Sec Generally. Sec Survey Monuments. Sec Reference to Standards. Sec Additional Subdivision Access Standards and Requirements. Sec Inspections. Sec Responsibilities Limited. [Secs to Reserved]. Division VI. Subdivision Improvement Guarantees. 451 Sec Guarantees Generally. Sec Subdivision Improvement Guarantees. Sec Maintenance Guarantee Required. Sec Maintenance Guarantee Duration. Sec Maintenance Guarantee Amount. [Secs to Reserved]. Division VII. Final Plat. 453 Sec Final Plat When Required. Sec Exemption from Final Plat Approval. Sec Application for Final Plat Approval. Sec Final Plat Specifications. Sec Additional Specifications for Final Plats Involving Private Streets. Sec Purchaser s Acknowledgement for Lot Served by Private Street. Sec Process for Review and Approval of a Final Plat. Sec Recording of Final Plat. Sec Distribution of Approved Final Plat. Sec Revision of a Final Plat. Sec Lot Combinations. Sec Boundary Line Adjustments. [Secs to Reserved]. Division VIII. Dedications and Acceptance of Public Improvements. 464 Sec Maintenance Period. Sec Inspection. Sec Repairs. Sec Certification of Improvements by Director of Public Works. Sec Warranty Deed and Resolution of Acceptance. Sec Release of Maintenance Bond. [Secs to Reserved]. Division IX. Conservation Subdivisions. 466 Sec Purposes of Conservation Subdivisions. Sec Definitions Pertaining to Conservation Subdivisions. Sec Conservation Subdivision Where Permitted. xxiii

24 Sec Conservation Subdivision Density, Lot Size and Lot Width. Sec Building Setbacks in Conservation Subdivisions. Sec Exceptions to Improvement Requirements for Conservation Subdivisions. Sec Review and Approval Process for Conservation Subdivisions. Sec Specifications for Open Space in Conservation Subdivisions. Sec Open Space Management Plan Required. [Sec Reserved]. ARTICLE 16 ADMINISTRATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT 471 Division I. Administration. 471 Sec Community Development Director. Sec Fee Schedule. Sec Application Requirements and Processing. Sec Official Letter of Zoning Confirmation. Sec Certificate of Zoning Compliance. Sec Administrative Relief. Sec Building Permit. Sec Certificate of Occupancy [Secs and Reserved]. Division II. Interpretation. 474 Sec Responsibility for Interpretation. Sec Meaning of Words and Phrases. Sec Use of Figures for Illustration. Sec Relationship to Other Regulations. [Secs to Reserved]. Division III. Enforcement. 475 Sec Violations. Sec Notice of Violation. Sec Stop Work Order. Sec Utility Connection. Sec Suspension or Revocation of Permit. Sec Penalties. [Secs to Reserved]. ARTICLE 17 PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES 479 Sec Legislative Findings. Sec Short Title and Applicability. Sec Intents and Purposes. Sec Rules of Construction. Sec Definitions. Sec Imposition of Public Safety Development Impact Fee. Sec Computation of the Amount of Public Safety Development Impact Fee. xxiv

25 Sec Payment of Fee. Sec Public Safety Service Area Established. Sec Public Safety Development Impact Fee Trust Fund Established. Sec Use of Funds. Sec Refund of Fees Paid. Sec Exemptions. Sec Credits. Sec Appeals. Sec Review and Automatic Update of Fee Schedule. Sec Penalty Provision. ARTICLE 18 PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES 490 Sec Legislative Findings. Sec Short Title and Applicability. Sec Intents and Purposes. Sec Rules of Construction. Sec Definitions. Sec Imposition of Park and Recreation Development Impact Fee. Sec Computation of the Amount of Park and Recreation Development Impact Fee. Sec Payment of Fee. Sec Park and Recreation Service Area Established. Sec Park and Recreation Development Impact Fee Trust Fund Established. Sec Use of Funds. Sec Refund of Fees Paid. Sec Exemptions. Sec Credits. Sec Appeals. Sec Review and Automatic Update of Fee Schedule. Sec Penalty Provision. ARTICLE 19 ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND ILLEGAL CONNECTION 502 Sec Purpose and Intent. Sec Applicability. Sec Compatibility with Other Regulations. Sec Severability. Sec Responsibility for Administration. Sec Definitions. Sec Prohibition of Illicit Discharges. Sec Prohibition of Illegal Connections. Sec Industrial or Construction Activity Discharge. Sec Access and Inspection of Properties and Facilities. Sec Notification of Accidental Discharges and Spills. Sec Violations. Sec Notice of Violation. xxv

26 Sec Illustrative Remedial Actions for Violations. Sec Appeal of Notice of Violation. Sec Enforcement Measures after Appeal. Sec Costs of Abatement of a Violation. Sec Civil Penalties. Sec Criminal Penalties. Sec Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance. Sec Remedies Not Exclusive. ARTICLE 20 LITTER CONTROL 511 Sec Purpose and Intent. Sec Applicability. Sec Compatibility with Other Regulations. Sec Severability. Sec Definitions. Sec Prohibition against Littering Public or Private Property or Waters. Sec Vehicle Loads Causing Litter. Sec Violations. Sec Evidence. Sec Penalties. Sec Enforcement. ARTICLE 21 STANDARD DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 514 Division I. Generally. 519 Sec Standard Design Specifications. Sec Other Design Specifications. [Secs to Reserved.] Division II. Streets. 519 Sec Street Base and Pavement Requirements. Sec Minimum Sight Distance. Sec Vertical Curves. Sec Horizontal Alignment. Sec Tangents. Sec Temporary Turnaround. Sec Curb and Gutter. Sec Slopes and Shoulder Improvements. Sec Specifications for Acceleration/Deceleration Lanes. [Secs to Reserved.] Division III. Utilities Generally. 525 Sec Utility Plans. Sec Underground Utilities. Sec Pavement Cuts. xxvi

27 [Secs to Reserved.] Division IV. Storm Drainage. 526 Sec Storm Design Standard. Sec Method of Sizing Detention Ponds. Sec Emergency Overflow Device. Sec Discharge Locations. Sec Hydrology Study. Sec Pond Tie-in to Existing Pipe. Sec Slopes. Sec Pond Depth. Sec Pipe Slopes. Sec Pipe Sizing. Sec Design Standard for Catch Basins. Sec Street Runoff Design Standard. Sec Subdrainage. Sec Bridges. Sec Riprap. Sec Exit Velocity. Sec Breach Analysis for Lakes. Sec Cross-drain Pipes. Sec Inlet and Outlet Specifications. Sec Storm Pipe Length. Sec Junction Boxes. Sec Stormwater Ditches. Sec Pipe Materials. Sec Pipe Installation and Maintenance. Sec Minimum Clearance. Sec Trench Construction. Sec Driveway Culverts. Sec Field Changes. [Secs and Reserved.] Division V. Public Water System. 531 Sec Residential Water Supply Pressure. Sec Fire Protection. Sec Minimum Required Fire Flow. Sec Fire Hydrant Spacing. Sec Water Main Size. Sec Waiver of Water Main Size Requirements. Sec Pressure Testing. Sec Water Meters. Sec Location of Water Lines. Sec Service Laterals. Sec Private Fire Service Systems. Sec Ductile Iron Pipe. xxvii

28 Sec Copper Tubing for Water Service. Sec Steel Casing Pipe. Sec Pipe Fittings. Sec Butterfly Valves. Sec Gate Valves. Sec Valve Boxes. Sec Air and Vacuum Relief Valve Assemblies. Sec Fire Hydrants. Sec Tapping Saddles. Sec Mechanical Joint Plugs. Sec Pipe Connection Couplings. Sec Curb Stops. Sec Corporation Cocks. Sec P.V.C. Casing Pipe. Sec Meter Boxes (5/8-inch by ¾-inch). Sec Tapping Valves. Sec Tapping Sleeves (Tees). [Secs to Reserved.] Division VI. Public Sewerage System. 539 Sec Restrictions on Sewers. Sec Design Period. Sec Design Factors. Sec Minimum Pipe Size. Sec Depth. Sec Slope. Sec Connection of Different Size Pipes. Sec Gravity Sewer Pipe. Sec Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) Scope. Sec Ductile Iron Pipe Materials. Sec Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) Joints. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Scope. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Materials. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Minimum Wall Thickness. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Fittings. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Pipe and Fittings Test. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Pipe Stiffness. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Fusion Quality. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Joint Tightness. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Installation. Sec Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe Deflection Limit. Sec Polyethylene Pipe (H.D.P.E.) Scope. Sec Polyethylene Pipe (H.D.P.E.) Class. Sec Polyethylene Pipe (H.D.P.E.) Material. Sec Polyethylene Pipe (H.D.P.E.) Pipe Dimensions. Sec Polyethylene Pipe (H.D.P.E.) Joints. xxviii

29 Sec Polyethylene Pipe (H.D.P.E.) Pipe Stiffness. Sec Polyethylene Pipe (H.D.P.E.) Retest and Rejection. Sec Polyethylene Pipe (H.D.P.E.) Deflection Limit. Sec Reinforced Concrete Pipe (R.C.P.) Scope. Sec Reinforced Concrete Pipe (R.C.P.) Quality Assurance. Sec Reinforced Concrete Pipe (R.C.P.) Testing. Sec Reinforced Concrete Pipe (R.C.P.) Guarantee. Sec Reinforced Concrete Pipe (R.C.P.) Materials. Sec Reinforced Concrete Pipe (R.C.P.) Lining. Sec Steel Pipe. Sec Precast Concrete Manholes. Sec Casings. [Secs and Reserved.] Division VII. Wastewater Treatment Facilities. 551 Sec State Rules. Sec Local Design Modifications. Sec Local Inspection and Approval. Sec Acceptance for Operation. Sec Operation and Maintenance Manual. Sec Maintenance and Payment Bonds. Sec Maintenance. Sec Relocation of Existing Facility. Sec Registered Professional Engineer Required. [Sec Reserved.] Division VIII. Wastewater Lift Station Specifications. 553 Sec Lift Station Site Requirements. Sec Pumps. Sec Pump Features. Sec Design Features. Sec Force Main. Sec Electrical. Sec Pump Control System. Sec Permanent, In-place Generator. Sec Stand-by Power. Sec Construction Plan Submission Requirements. Sec Shop Drawings. Sec Inspection and Certification. Sec Operations and Maintenance Manuals. Sec Warranty. [Secs to Reserved.] [Division IX and Division X. Reserved] 559 xxix

30 Division XI. Standard Drawings Streets Paved Residential Street Cross Section Detail Industrial/Commercial Street Cross Section Detail Cul-de-sac, Residential Cul-de-sac, Industrial/Commercial Subdivision Entrance Detail with Deceleration Lane Subdivision Entrance Detail Commercial/Industrial Driveway Detail Landing Requirements for Street Intersections Development Entrance Sight Distance Commercial Driveway on Existing Street Curb Details Residential, Commercial, and Industrial [Reserved.] Typical Street Cut Repair Typical Driveway Cut Repair Utility Locations Residential Street Utility Locations Industrial/Commercial Street [Reserved.]16. Utility Location Industrial/Commercial Street Sidewalk Location (50 R/W) Utility Locations (50 R/W). Division XII. Standard Drawings Water Typical Water Main at Cul-de-sac Typical Fire Hydrant Installation /4 Water Meter Location Residential Water Meter Installation House Service Installation Compound Meters and Vault Detector/Water Meters and Vault Water A & V Release Valve Assembly Typical Road Crossing Concrete Blocking Detail Concrete Thrust Collar Typical Valve Installation Concrete Valve Marker Blow-off Valve Assembly. Division XIII. Standard Drawings Sewer Precast Concrete Manhole Standard Vented Manhole Shallow Precast Concrete Manhole Detail Standard Manhole Plans Manhole Step Standard Manhole Frame and Cover. xxx

31 Manhole Frame Grade Adjustment Sewer Service Lateral Sewer Service Location Detail Cleanout Detail Concrete Encasement Typical Pipe Adapter Sewer Pipe Anchor Pipe Class A Bedding Pipe Class B Bedding Pipe Class C Bedding Pipe Class B Bedding (P.V.C) Sewer Air and Vacuum Valve Assembly Force Main Connection to Manhole Sewer Casing Spacing Detail. ARTICLE 22 [RESERVED] 612 ARTICLE 23 [RESERVED] 613 ARTICLE 24 ADOPTION OF STANDARD CODES 614 Sec State Minimum Standard Codes Adopted. Sec Additional Codes Adopted. INDEX 615 xxxi

32 LIST OF TABLES No. Title Page 2-1 Permitted and Special Uses by Residential Zoning District Dimensional Requirements for Residential Zoning Districts Permitted and Special Uses in Mixed-Use and Non-residential Zoning Districts 2-4 Dimensional Requirements for Mixed Use and Non-residential Zoning Districts 2-5 Distribution of Residential and Office/Commercial Portions of a Mixed-Use Development Fence and Wall Regulations by Zoning District Minimum Driveway Requirements Driveway Apron Radii Required Location of Parking Spaces Minimum and Maximum Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required Handicapped Parking Requirements Percentage of Parking Spaces Demanded by Time Period Division of Large Parking Lots for Impervious Surface Reduction, Porous Pavement Usage, and Compact Space Design Maximum Height of Signs by Zoning District Maximum Number and Area of Signs by Use Type by Zoning District Minimum Required Street Right-of-Way and Pavement Widths (Excludes State and U.S. Numbered Highways) 8-2 Minimum Design Speed and Maximum Grade for Streets by Street Classification Minimum Sight Distance at Intersections 278 xxxii

33 12-1 Minimum Tree Canopy Coverage Requirements by Land Use Situations Where Buffer Required Planting Specifications by Required Buffer Width Zoning Districts Consistency with Future Development and Future Land Use Categories of the Comprehensive Plan 406 xxxiii