Zoning Ordinance

In the event that one or more townhouse units are destroyed by fire or other cause, no structure or structures shall be placed on each vacant lot except another townhouse which must be built according to the original intent of these RT-PH regulations. If one or more zero lot line homes are destroyed, no structures shall be placed on each vacant lot except another zero-lot line structure also built according to the original intent of these RT-PH regulations.

6. Building and Fire Codes

All townhouse construction will have to meet all applicable building and fire codes adopted by the City of Athens.

7. Accessory structures

Accessory structures are prohibited on townhouse lots.

D. Regulations for Patio Homes:

1. Subdivision Plat Approval Procedure for Patio Home Construction:

To ensure that each building is built within the proper area of its lot, these regulations shall be followed:

a. Prepare a site plan and a preliminary subdivision plat for the proposed patio home development. The site plan among other requirements must indicate with a separate line the portion of each lot on which the patio houses must be built and which lot line will have a zero foot setback.

b. After approval of the site plan, the normal subdivision review process for preliminary and final plats must be followed. The final plat will also show the buildable lot area for each lot, so that the building inspector will know if a future house plan for one of these lots complies with the intent of the approved site plan.

2. Area and Dimensional Requirements for Patio Homes:

All patio homes within Athens shall conform to the following measurements:

a. Minimum Lot Width:

R-1......................................................60 feet R-2......................................................50 feet

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