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Fulton County Zoning Codes
Zoning
District |
Min.
Lot Width |
Min.
Lot Area |
Minimum
Front
Setback
|
1/2
Depth Front |
Side |
Rear |
Min
Parking Spaces |
Max
Floor Area ratio |
Max
Lot Coverage |
R-1 |
200 |
2 acres |
60 |
30 |
25 |
35 |
2 |
.25 |
25% |
R-2 |
150 |
1 acre |
60 |
30 |
15 |
30 |
2 |
.30 |
35% |
R-2a |
100 |
30,000
s.f |
60 |
30 |
15 |
30 |
2 |
.35 |
35% |
R-3 |
100 |
18,000 s.f
|
50 |
25 |
10 |
20 |
2 |
.40 |
40% |
R-3a |
85 |
13,500
s.f |
50 |
25 |
10 |
15 |
2 |
.45 |
45% |
R-4 |
70 |
9,000
s.f |
35 |
17.5 |
7 |
15 |
1 |
.50 |
50% |
R-4a |
50 |
7,500
s.f |
30 |
15 |
7 |
15 |
1 |
n/a |
50% |
R-4b |
40 |
2,800 s.f |
20 |
10 |
5 |
5 |
1 |
n/a |
n/a |
R-5 |
60 |
7,500
s.f |
30 |
15 |
7 |
7 |
see
sec 16-07.010 |
see
sec. 16-07.007(5) |
50% |
6.1 R-1 Single Family Dwelling District.
6.1.1 R-1 District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in
this section are the R-1 District regulations. Article XIX
should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards
for uses allowed by administrative or use permit. The R-1 District
encompasses lands devoted to residential areas and closely
related uses. (Amended 4/7/93)
6.1.2 Use regulations. Within the R-1 District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as permitted shall be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purposes:
1. Single family dwelling.
2. Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior
to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy
farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however,
that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all
side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered
for sale on land so utilized.
B. Accessory uses. A building or lot may be used for uses customarily
incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may be used for
a home occupation.
6.1.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum front yard: 60 feet.
C. Minimum side yard:
-- 25 feet adjacent to interior line.
-- 40 feet adjacent to street.
D. Minimum rear yard: 50 feet.
E. Minimum lot area: two acres.
F. Minimum lot width: 200 feet.
G. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
H. Minimum heated floor area:
1,800 s.f. on ground level for less than two story.
2,000 s.f. for two story or more than two story with 1,200 s.f.
on ground floor.
I. Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures
may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not
be located within a minimum yard.
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
6.1.4 Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions
applicable to uses allowed in the R-1 District:
Development regulations. Article XXXIV
Exceptions. Section 4.3
Floodplain management. Section 4.24
Off-street parking and loading. Article XVIII
Outside storage. Section 4.2
Landscape area and buffer regulations. Section 4.23
River protection. Metropolitan River Protection Act
Signs. Article XXXIII
6.2 R-2 Single Family Dwelling District.
6.2.1
R-2 District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in this
section are the R-2 District regulations. Article XIX should
be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards for uses
allowed by administrative or use permits. The R-2 District is
intended to provide land areas devoted to very low density residential
uses. The district also provides for closely related uses. (Amended
4/7/93)
6.2.2 Use regulations. Within the R-2 District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as permitted shall be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purposes:
1. Single Family dwelling.
2. Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior
to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy
farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however,
that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all
side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered
for sale on land so utilized.
B. Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses
customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may
be used for a home occupation.
6.2.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum front yard: 60 feet.
C. Minimum side yard:
-- 15 feet adjacent to interior line.
-- 30 feet adjacent to street.
D. Minimum rear yard: 40 feet.
E. Minimum lot area: one acre.
F. Minimum lot width: 150 feet.
G. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
H. Minimum heated floor area:
1,600 s.f. on ground level for less than two story.
1,800 s.f. for two story or more than two story with 1,050 s.f.
on ground floor.
I. Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures
may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not
be located within a minimum yard.
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
6.2.4 Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions
applicable to the R-2 District.
Development regulations. Article XXXIV
Exceptions. Section 4.3
Floodplain management. Section 4.24
Off-street parking and loading. Article XVIII
Outside storage. Section 4.2
Landscape area and buffer regulations. Section 4.23
River protection. Metropolitan River Protection Act
Signs. Article XXXIII
6.3 R-2A Single Family Dwelling District.
6.3.1 R-2A District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in
this section are the R-2A District regulations. Article XIX
should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards
for uses allowed by administrative permit or use permit. The
R-2A District is intended to provide land areas devoted to
low density residential uses. The district also provides for
closely related uses. (Amended 4/7/93)
6.3.2 Use regulations. Within the R-2A District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or
as a use allowed by administrative permit or use permit shall
be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purposes:
1. Single Family dwelling.
2. Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior
to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy
farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however,
that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all
side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered
for sale on land so utilized.
B. Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses
customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may
be used for a home occupation.
6.3.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum front yard: 60 feet.
C. Minimum side yard:
-- 15 feet adjacent to interior line.
-- 30 feet adjacent to street.
D. Minimum rear yard: 40 feet.
E. Minimum lot area: 27,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 120 feet.
G. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
H. Minimum heated floor area:
1,700 s.f. on ground level for less than two story.
1,800 s.f. for two story or more than two story with 1,050 s.f.
on ground floor.
I. Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures
may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not
be located within a minimum yard.
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
6.3.4 Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions
applicable to the R-2A District:
Development regulations. Article XXXIV
Exceptions. Section 4.3
Floodplain management. Section 4.24
Off-street parking and loading. Article XVIII
Outside storage. Section 4.2
Landscape area and buffer regulations. Section 4.23
River protection. Metropolitan River Protection Act
Signs. Article XXXIII
6.4 R-3 Single Family Dwelling District.
6.4.1
R-3 District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in this
section are the R-3 District regulations. Article XIX should
be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards for uses
allowed by administrative permit or use permit. The R-3 District
is intended to provide land areas devoted to low density residential
uses. The district also provides for closely related uses. (Amended
4/7/93)
6.4.2 Use regulations. Within the R-3 District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or
as a use allowed by administrative permit or use permit shall
be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purposes:
1. Single Family dwelling.
2. Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior
to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy
farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however,
that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all
side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered
for sale on land so utilized.
B. Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses
customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may
be used for a home occupation.
6.4.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum front yard: 50 feet.
C. Minimum side yard:
-- ten feet adjacent to interior line.
-- 20 feet adjacent to street.
D. Minimum rear yard: 35 feet.
E. Minimum lot area: 18,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
G. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
H. Minimum heated floor area:
1,200 s.f. on ground level for less than two story.
1,320 s.f. for two story or more than two story with 900 s.f.
on ground floor.
I. Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures
may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not
be located within a minimum yard.
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
6.4.4 Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions
applicable to the R-3 District:
Development regulations. Article XXXIV
Exceptions. Section 4.3
Floodplain management. Section 4.24
Off-street parking and loading. Article XVIII
Outside storage. Section 4.2
Landscape area and buffer regulations. Section 4.23
River protection. Metropolitan River Protection Act
Signs. Article XXXIII
6.5 R-3A Single Family Dwelling District.
6.5.1 R-3A District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in
this section are the R-3A District regulations. Article XIX
should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards
for uses allowed by administrative permit or use permit. The
R-3A District is intended to provide land areas devoted to
low density residential uses. The district also provides for
closely related uses. (Amended 4/7/93)
6.5.2 Use regulations. Within the R-3A District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or
as a use allowed by administrative permit or use permit shall
be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purposes:
1. Single Family dwelling.
2. Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior
to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy
farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however,
that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all
side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered
for sale on land so utilized.
B. Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses
customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may
be used for a home occupation.
6.5.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum front yard: 50 feet.
C. Minimum side yard:
-- ten feet adjacent to interior line.
-- 20 feet adjacent to street.
D. Minimum rear yard: 35 feet.
E. Minimum lot area: 18,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
G. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
H. Minimum heated floor area:
1,600 s.f. on ground level for less than two story.
1,800 s.f. for two story or more than two story with 1,050 s.f.
on ground floor.
I. Minimum accessory structure requirements. Accessory structures
may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not
be located within a minimum yard.
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
6.5.4 Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions
applicable to the R-3A District.
Development regulations. Article XXXIV
Exceptions. Section 4.3
Floodplain management. Section 4.24
Off-street parking and loading. Article XVIII
Outside storage. Section 4.2
Landscape area and buffer regulations. Section 4.23
River protection. Metropolitan River Protection Act
Signs. Article XXXIII
6.6 R-4 Single Family Dwelling District.
6.6.1 R-4 District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in
this section are the R-4 District regulations. Article XIX
should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards
for uses allowed by administrative permit or use permit. The
R-4 District is intended to provide land areas devoted to low
density residential uses. The district also provides for closely
related uses. (Amended 4/7/93)
6.6.2 Use regulations. Within the R-4 District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or
as a use allowed by administrative permit or use permit shall
be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purposes:
1. Single Family dwelling.
2. Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior
to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy
farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however,
that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all
side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered
for sale on land so utilized.
3. Two Family dwelling which complies with minimum lot
area, yard and floor area requirements of the R-6, Two Family
Dwelling District, and where 40 percent or more of the dwellings
fronting on the same side of a street between two intersecting
streets is occupied by either two Family or multifamily
dwellings initiated prior to March 7, 1990,
B. Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses
customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may
be used for a home occupation.
6.6.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum front yard: 35 feet.
C. Minimum side yard:
-- seven feet adjacent to interior line.
-- 20 feet adjacent to street.
D. Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
E. Minimum lot area: 9,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 70 feet.
G. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
H. Minimum heated floor area:
1,000 s.f. on ground level for less than two story.
1,100 s.f. for two story or more than two story with 800 s.f.
on ground floor.
I. Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures
may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not
be located within a minimum yard.
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
6.6.4 Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions
applicable to the R-4 District:
Development regulations. Article XXXIV
Exceptions. Section 4.3
Floodplain management. Section 4.24
Off-street parking and loading. Article XVIII
Outside storage. Section 4.2
Landscape area and buffer regulations. Section 4.23
River protection. Metropolitan River Protection Act
Signs. Article XXXIII
6.7 R-4A Single Family Dwelling District.
6.7.1 R-4A District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in
this section are the R-4A District regulations. Article XIX
should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards
for uses allowed by administrative permit or use permit. The
R-4A District is intended to provide land areas devoted to
low density residential uses. The district also provides for
closely related uses. (Amended 4/7/93)
6.7.2 Use regulations. Within the R-4A District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or
as a use allowed by administrative permit or use permit shall
be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purposes:
1. Single Family dwelling.
2. Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior
to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy
farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however,
that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all
side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered
for sale on land so utilized.
B. Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses
customarily incidental to any permitted use and the principal
dwelling may be used for a home occupation.
6.7.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum front yard: 35 feet.
C. Minimum side yard:
-- seven feet adjacent to interior line.
-- 20 feet adjacent to street.
D. Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
E. Minimum lot area: 12,000 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 85 feet.
G. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
H. Minimum heated floor area:
1,200 s.f. on ground level for less than two story.
1,320 s.f. for two story or more than two story with 900 s.f.
on ground floor.
I. Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures
may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not
be located within a minimum yard.
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
6.7.4 Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions
applicable to the R-4A District.
Development regulations. Article XXXIV
Exceptions. Section 4.3
Floodplain management. Section 4.24
Off-street parking and loading. Article XVIII
Outside storage. Section 4.2
Landscape area and buffer regulations. Section 4.23
River protection. Metropolitan River Protection Act
Signs. Article XXXIII
6.8 R-5 Single Family Dwelling District.
6.8.1
R-5 District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in this
section are the R-5 District regulations. Article XIX should
be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards for uses
allowed by administrative permit or use permit. The R-5 District
is intended to provide land areas devoted to low density dwelling
uses. Land areas zoned R-5 are further intended to provide a
transition between medium and moderate density dwelling areas
and higher density residential areas or nonresidential areas.
(Amended 4/7/93)
6.8.2 Use regulations. Within the R-5 District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or
as a use allowed by administrative permit or use permit shall
be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purposes:
1. Single Family dwelling.
2. Agriculture, general and specialized farming, initiated prior
to March 7, 1990, including: horticulture, plant nursery, dairy
farming, truck gardening and poultry raising provided, however,
that agricultural buildings must be at least 200 feet from all
side and rear property lines, and that no products shall be offered
for sale on land so utilized.
3. Two Family dwelling which complies with minimum lot area,
yard and floor area requirements of the R-6 District, and where
40 percent or more of the dwellings fronting on the same side
of a street between two intersecting streets is occupied by either
two Family or multifamily dwellings initiated prior to March
7, 1990.
B. Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses
customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may
be used for a home occupation.
6.8.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum front yard: 20 feet.
C. Minimum side yard:
-- five feet adjacent to interior lot lines.
-- 15 feet adjacent to street.
D. Minimum rear yard: 20 feet.
E. Minimum lot area: 7,500 square feet.
F. Minimum lot width: 60 feet.
G. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
H. Minimum heated floor area per unit: 650 s.f.
I. Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures
may be located in the rear or side yards only, but shall not
be located within a minimum yard.
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
6.8.4 Other regulations. The headings below contain provisions
applicable to the R-5 District:
Development regulations. Article XXXIV
Exceptions. Section 4.3
Floodplain management. Section 4.24
Off-street parking and loading. Article XVIII
Outside storage. Section 4.2
Landscape area and buffer regulations. Section 4.23
River protection. Metropolitan River Protection Act
Signs. Article XXXIII
6.9 R-5A Single Family Dwelling District.
6.9.1 R-5A District scope and intent. Regulations set forth in
this section are the R-5A District regulations. Article XIX
should be consulted to determine uses and minimum standards
for uses allowed by administrative permit or use permit. The
R-5A District is intended to provide land areas devoted to
medium density, single Family dwellings. Land areas zoned R-5A
are further intended to provide a transition between low and
high density dwelling areas or between low density dwelling
areas and nonresidential areas. (Amended 4/7/93)
6.9.2 Use regulations. Within the R-5A District, land and structures
shall be used in accordance with standards herein. Any use not
specifically designated as a permitted use in this section or
as a use allowed by administrative permit or use permit shall
be prohibited.
A. Permitted uses. Structures and land may be used for only
the following purpose:
1. Single Family dwelling.
B. Accessory uses. A structure or land may be used for uses
customarily incidental to any permitted use and a dwelling may
be used for a home occupation.
6.9.3 Development standards.
A. Height regulations: No building shall exceed 40 feet in height.
(Amended 2/7/96)
B. Minimum lot area: 4,000 square feet.
C. Minimum lot width: None unless specified in conditions.
D. Minimum lot frontage: 20 feet adjoining a street. (Amended
11/3/93)
E. Minimum heated floor area per unit:
Single Family 850 s.f.
F. Minimum perimeter setback for the entire R-5A development:
40 feet.
G. Minimum interior setbacks: No orientation to buildings.
1. Minimum front yard: 20 feet.
2. Minimum side yard: To place a building along an interior
side lot line at between zero and seven feet shall require an
encroachment and maintenance easement allowing a minimum of seven
feet of access to such buildings. A minimum building separation
of 14 feet shall be maintained.
-- 20 feet adjoining local streets.
3. Minimum rear yard: 20 feet.
H. Minimum accessory structure requirements: Accessory structures
may be located in rear or side yards, but shall not be located
within a minimum rear yard except that detached garages may locate
along a rear lot line at between zero and seven feet with an
encroachment and maintenance easement allowing a minimum of seven
feet of access to the garage.
I. Minimum interior building separations: All building separations
shall be as specified by the Standard Building Code. (Amended
03/03/04)
J. Conservation subdivision. The development standards of a
conservation subdivision shall be in accordance with Section
VI of the Fulton County Subdivision Regulations. (Added 05/05/04)
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