Zoning Ordinance

In the certain commercials, medical and industrial zoning districts where Planned Unit Development (PUD) are allowed as a Use on Review, 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:

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, per required space shall be provided that 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. All residential uses allowed can only be located in the rear of the structures (the back 50% of the structure) or on upper floors; no store front commercial or medical areas can be used for residential purposes.

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

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