Zoning Ordinance

No lot, even though it may consist of one or more adjacent lots of record, shall be reduced in area so that yards, lot area per family, lot width, building area, or other requirements of this ordinance are not maintained. This section shall not apply when a portion of a lot is acquired for a public purpose.

C. Through Lots:

When a rear yard of a lot abuts a principal public street, all structures built in that rear yard shall observe the same setback from the street line or property line as required for adjacent properties which front on that street.

D. Residential Lots in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts established prior to May 2003 (grandfathered), that are between 50 and 75 feet in width shall have a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet from the property line, except lots that abut a side street shall have a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet from the property line.

E. In-fill Structures – Setback Requirements

In all residential zoning districts for cases of in-fill development, new structures may be located as to average setbacks of the existing structure(s) along the entire section of the block from intersection to intersection on the same side of the street as the subject property to be developed in order for uniform development along the street, as long as it does not conflict with any applicable life safety or fire code. A request to reduce any setback as required in the residential zoning district will require action from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).

4.08. VISION AT STREET INTERSECTIONS.

On a corner lot in any district, within the area formed by the center lines of the intersecting or intercepting streets and a line joining points on such center lines at a distance of seventy- five (75) feet from their intersection, there shall be no obstruction to vision between the height of four (4) feet and a height of ten (10) feet above the average grade of each street at the center line thereof. The requirements of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any necessary retaining wall.

4.09.01 RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

In the certain residential zoning districts and the Professional District where Planned Unit Development (PUD) are allowed, the Athens Board of Zoning Appeals may approve certain Planned Unit Development complexes which include certain dimensional or density features that vary from the requirements outlined in Chapter 3. The intent being to encourage or provide for planned development that is compatible with the nature of the district; yet offers an environment which is not typical of these districts. The following restrictions shall apply to Planned Unit Development complexes:

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