Zoning Ordinance

D. The width, grade, location, alignment and arrangement of streets, sidewalks, and alleys shall conform to the minimum subdivision regulations of the city as nearly as is reasonably practicable.

E. Off-street parking facilities shall have a reasonable slope and be accessible, safe and properly drained.

F. Streets, sidewalks, and alleys shall, insofar as reasonably practicable provide access and good traffic circulation to and from adjacent lands, existing streets, alleys and sidewalks and proposed or planned streets, alleys and sidewalks.

G. Adequate water mains and fire hydrants shall be provided in accessible places in accordance with the City of Athens Minimum Subdivision regulations.

H. Adequate provision shall be made for the collection and disposition of all on-site and off- site storm water and natural surface water. All development within the city shall conform to the City of Athens Stormwater Management Policy

I. Adequate provision shall be made for the collection and disposition of all on and off-site sanitary sewage.

J. Adequate provision shall be made to control flooding, which may include holding basins, retention ponds, detention ponds, or similar structures.

K. The obstruction of natural watercourses shall be prohibited.

L. Adequate provision shall be made to control the slippage, shifting, erosion, accretion and subsidence of soil.

M. Adequate provision shall be made to control the slipping and shifting of buildings and structures.

N. Adequate provision shall be made to protect other lands, structures, persons and property.

4.19. APPEALS.

If an applicant determines that his site plan has been unjustly disapproved or that the City of Athens has made requests for conformity to standards other than those set forth in this ordinance, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Athens Board of Zoning Appeals.

4.20. RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE AND PATIO HOME (RT-PH) REGULATIONS.

A. Purpose:

In certain Athens' zoning districts, fee-simple townhouses and patio homes are allowed to increase the variety of available housing choices. Within these districts, townhouse units and patio homes can be developed and sold as individually-deeded lots in fee-simple,

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