Zoning Ordinance
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D. The parking lot shall be drained to eliminate surface water. For additional regulations reference the City of Athens “Stormwater Management Policy”.
E. Continuous curbing or individual wheel stops shall be provided where the front of a parking space is adjacent to the perimeter of the parking lot.
F. In lots with 90-degree parking spaces, all drive isles shall be a minimum of twenty- four (24) feet in width regardless of traffic flow direction. In lots with angled and parallel parking spaces with two-way drive-isles shall be a minimum of twenty- four (24) feet in width. In lots with angled and parallel parking spaces with one- way drive-isles shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet in width.
4.04. OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING REQUIREMENTS.
Every building or structure hereafter constructed and used for industry, or business or trade in all districts shall provide space in the rear yard for the loading and unloading of vehicles off the street or public alley except as provided in Chapter 3 of these regulations. This space shall not be considered as part of the space requirements for off-street automobile storage.
4.05. TEMPORARY USE REGULATIONS.
The following regulations are necessary to govern the operation of certain necessary or seasonal uses not permanent in nature. Application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be made to the building inspector. Said application shall contain a graphic description of the property to be utilized and a site plan, a description of the proposed use, and sufficient information to determine yard requirements, setbacks, sanitary facilities, and parking space for the proposed temporary use.
The following uses are deemed to be temporary uses and shall be subject to the specific regulations and time limits which follow and to the regulations of any district in which such use is located:
A. Carnival or Circus:
May obtain a Temporary Use Permit in the B-2, or B-3 districts; however, such permit shall be issued for a period of not longer than fifteen (15) days.
B. Christmas Tree Sale:
May obtain a 30-day Temporary Use Permit for the display of Christmas trees on open lots in any district except a residential district
C. Temporary Buildings:
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