Zoning Ordinance

3.04.09. M-1 MEDICAL DISTRICT.

A. District Description:

It is intended that this district be used to provide for the unified development of medical facilities, nursing homes, and other facilities related to the health care of the citizens of the City of Athens and the surrounding region.

B. Uses Permitted:

In the M-1 Medical District, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted:

1. Public and private hospitals, clinics and other facilities which provide for the overnight care of patients, and medical and dental offices not equipped for over-night care of patients.

2. Public and private nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential homes for the aged, and adult day care centers.

3. Drug stores, medical supply establishments and like uses.

4. Utility facilities necessary for the provisions of public services.

5. Public parks, and public recreational facilities.

6. Ambulance Services.

C. Uses Permitted on Review:

The following uses are permitted on review: Any other use which the Board of Zoning Appeals feels is in conformance with the intent of this district shall be permitted upon review and approval as provided for in Section 6.07.

1. Planned unit development, subject to the provisions of Section 4.09.02.

2. Banks and other similar financial institutions.

3. Professional Offices.

4. Restaurants including drive through establishments.

5. Telecommunication Structures, subject to the provisions of Section

4.16 of these regulations.

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