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Zoning Ordinance

July 14, 2021 edition. Later amendments are not incorporated into this copy. Municipal source ↗ · Download full document · Markdown

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A. No parcel of land shall be approved without an adequate public water supply. Availability of water will be determined by Athens Utilities Board (AUB).

B. The following dimensional requirements shall be imposed on all planned unit developments:

1. The exterior yards of the complex must meet the setback and yard requirements of the district in which the complex is located.

2. Although the developer will be allowed to deviate from the density requirements for the individual lots or areas on which the structures are located, the complex itself must meet the minimum density requirements for the district in which it is located. This may be accomplished through the provision of open spaces, open-type recreational areas, and consolidated parking areas.

3. A parking area of 200 square feet, ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet, shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) space for every five (5) dwelling units in the R-1 and R-2 Zones, in addition to those provided for the R-1 and R-2 Zones in 4.03. In other zones, the requirements of Section 4.03 shall apply.

C. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall approve only usable areas to be considered as open spaces or recreational areas within the complex.

D. No use will be permitted which is not specifically permitted or permitted on review within the district in which the complex is located.

E. No planned development will be approved unless public sewer is available. Availability of sewer will be determined by Athens Utilities Board (AUB).

F. All access roads within the complex shall be constructed to the standards set forth in the City of Athens Minimum Subdivision Regulations, (Areas dedicated to rights of ways shall not be used in calculating the allowable density in Residential Zones).

G. All Planned Developments shall meet all landscaping and screening requirements of the City of Athens Landscaping Ordinance

H. All Planned Developments shall meet all stormwater requirements of the City of Athens Stormwater Management Policy.

I. The following plans and schedules shall be submitted to the Athens Board of Zoning Appeals for preliminary approval: (Preliminary and final approval may be given at the same time, if the plans and schedules meet the requirements for final approval.)

1. General location and parcel map of the area.

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