(age 1) ARTILE II: DEFINITIONS Section 210 Specific Definitions. () AGRIULTURAL: A use or occupancy for an enterprise involving farming, including plowing, tillage, cropping, installation of best management practices, seeding, cultivating, or harvesting for the production of food and fiber products. ARTILE III: ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRITS Section 300 Districts. The ity is divided into the districts set forth in Table 1 Districts below. Section 300: Table 1 Districts LAND USE ATEGORY RESIDENTIAL: SHORT TITLE R R1 R2 R4 R6 R8 AR DISTRIT NAME Estate Residential District Large Lot Residential District Medium Lot Residential District Small Lot Residential District Multi Family Medium Density Residential District Multi Family, High Density Residential District Agricultural/Single Family Residential District ARTILE VI: USE ROVISIONS BY DISTRIT Section 610 Residential Districts: R, R1, R2, R4, R6, R8, AR. The residential zoning districts include: Estate Residential District (R), Large Lot Residential District (R1), Medium Lot Residential District (R2), Small Lot Residential District (R4), Multi Family Medium High Density Residential District (R6), and Multi Family High Residential District (R8), and Agricultural/Single Family Residential District (AR). 610.2 Specific Intent and urpose. (2) The unique specific purposes of each residential zoning district are as follows: (g) Agricultural/Single family Residential District (AR) To provide for areas of very low density residential development and compatible agricultural uses in combination therewith; to maintain the rural character of the district; to ensure that open and/or sparsely developed areas of the city are not the subject of premature, scattered, and inefficient growth patterns; to preserve rurally oriented, single family areas with dispersed population; and to regulate development of rural areas in a coordinated and orderly manner.
(age 2) 610.3 Residential Land Use Regulations (R, R1, R2, R4, R6, R8, AR) Section 610.3 Table 6 Residential Zoning District Land Use Regulations [] = permitted; [] = prohibited; = conditional use permit required LAND USE ATEGORY rincipal Use* (unless noted as an accessory use) R R1 R2 R4 R6 R8 AR See Section or Note Accessory building and uses accessory dwelling units bed and breakfasts home occupations home office residential business home swimming pools structures general temporary structures uses general see RESIDENTIAL 800.8 ode 22: 91 140 800.3 Section 800.4 Note (1)& 800.1 Note (1) & 800.9 800.2 AGRIULTURAL: animals horses and stables animals household pets animals cows, sheep, goats, chickens farming, general practice greenhouses and plant nursery, wholesale game preserves and/or sanctuaries nut/fruit tree harvesting produce stands Amusements and Entertainment adult entertainment establishment archery range or firing range game center miniature golf, outdoor play centers, skating rink, bowling alley theaters theaters, outdoor Animal facilities and services pet cemeteries [AMENDMENT 14 5.12_hild & ersonal are] hild care facilities child care, family child care, home group child care center hurch administrative offices community church megachurch neighborhood church Educational facilities schools public, private, parochial school programs day, pre, post Note (2) Note Note (4) Note (5) See 800.34 See 800.34
(age 3) Funeral and interment establishments cemeteries and memorial cemeteries [AMENDMENT 14 5.12_hild & ersonal are] Healthcare facilities personal care homes arks and Recreation campgrounds health/fitness center gymnasium neighborhood activity center accessory use parks, active parks, passive ublic and semi public buildings community center, private RESIDENTIAL: accessory dwelling apartment buildings apartment houses single family dwellings tenant dwellings two family dwellings/duplexes manufactured home, parks manufactured home, individual townhouses Note(8) Note(8) Note(8) See 800.8 Note (6) See 840 [AMENDMENT 13 11.11_Historic Site and Museum] Tourism Attractions historic sites and museums See 834.1 zoo facilities See 835 ublic and semi public buildings See 834.1 ARTILE VII: DIMENSIONAL REQUIRMENTS AND EETIONS 700.1 R, R1, R2, R4, R6, R8, AR Dimensional Requirements (also see buffer requirements): The following chart delineates dimensional requirements for the specified residential zoning districts. For the chart of use provisions by district, see Article VI. For supplementary standards for specific uses, see Article VIII.
(age 4) Section 700.1: Table 11 Residential Zoning District Dimensional Requirements R R1 R2 R4 R6 R8 AR LOT (2) Lot area, min (1) 65,340 sf 1.5 acres 32,670 sf.75 acres (7) 21,780 sf.50 acres (8) 10,890 sf.25 acres (9) 87,120 sf 2 acres.25 acre per unit (12) 174,240 sf 4 acres.25 acre per unit (12) 87,120 sq. ft. 2 acres Lot density, maximum.67 upa 1.3 upa 2.0 upa 4.0 upa 6.0 upa 8.0 upa.50 upa Lot coverage, max 30% 40% 40% 40% 40% 40% 25% Lot width, min 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft. Lot frontage, min 100 ft. 75 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft. YARD Setback, front yard (min) highways and arterials (11) Setback, front yard (min) collectors and other streets (11) Setback, side yard (min) (10) 80 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 20 ft. 150 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 15 ft. min 15 ft. min 15 ft. min 10 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft. min (4) (4) Setback, rear yard (min) 30 ft. min 30 ft. min 30 ft. min 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 30 ft. min BUILDING Building height, max (5) 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. See 850.4 (2)(c) See 850.4 (2)(c) Building ground floor 1,200 sf 1,200 sf 1,200 sf 800 sf See 850.4 See 850.4 1,200 sq. ft. area, min (6) (2)(d) (2)(d) Building width, min 24 ft. 24 ft. 24 ft. 24 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. 16 ft. ARTILE VIII: SULEMENTARY STANDARDS FOR SEIFI USES Section 835 Zoo Facilities. Section 835.1 Requirements Where in conflict with the provisions of Section 610.3, this section shall be considered more restrictive and prevail. Area and setback requirements: The minimum lot size shall be 10 acres. The minimum setback from any property line shall be 50 feet.
(age 5) The minimum setback from any state highway shall be 100 feet. The minimum setback from any residentially zoned property shall be 100 feet. A minimum 30 foot planted or natural buffer shall be included in all setbacks. All zoo facilities located in Agricultural/Single Family Residential District (AR) must contain a minimum of 20% open space, not including green areas within animal enclosures. As a tourism attraction, all public paths, amenities and playgrounds must be ADA accessible. Section 835.2 General Requirements All structures for public occupancy must obtain a ertificate of Occupancy. All other structures must obtain a ertificate of ompletion. All Zoo Facilities must have a valid Occupational Tax ertificate, and is subject to annual inspections prior to issuance. opies of all State and Federal licenses must be provided prior to issuance of Occupation Tax ertificate. roof of Occupation Tax ertificate issued by Morgan ounty, when the primary structure is outside city limits, shall suffice. Adequate toilet facilities must be provided to serve both the public and employees. If not located on a public sanitary sewer line, approval must be provided by the Morgan ounty Health Department for an appropriately sized septic tank prior to construction of any structures. All lighting shall be directed away and shielded from any adjacent roads or residential areas. Night sky fixtures are preferred to protect the Hard Labor reek Observatory as much as possible. arking areas must be paved to Morgan ounty standards. rovisions must be provided for overflow parking. Adequate trash receptacles must be provided. Areas for trash pickup must be located so that noise from large commercial vehicles will not startle animals. All equipment, regardless of power source, must comply with all Federal, State and Local safety codes. Any monument signs located inside city limits must comply with the provisions of the ity of Madison Zoning Ordinance; no other signs shall require permitting by the ity of Madison provided they are not visible from public rights of way. Section 835.3 Safety and Security An Emergency lan must be submitted that provides for animal escapes, storms, medical emergencies, fires, and escape routes for both the public and employees. The plan must provide for city notification in the event of a dangerous animal escape. Drills must be conducted a minimum of 4 times per year and must be coordinated with county officials. All Zoo Facilities must provide a program for the control and treatment of insects, parasites and pests. The facility must be surrounded by a perimeter fence a minimum of eight (8) feet high with a double strand of barbed wire. Section 835.4 Accessory Uses Allowed The following accessory uses may be allowed provided each use complies with all applicable regulations: Restaurant;
(age 6) oncessions/ Food vendors (no alcohol permit will be issued for concessions or food vendors under any circumstances); Retail shops; Fund raising events for the zoo and zoo sponsored programs, if the facility is a 501(c)3. Events hosted or provided by outside parties will require an Event Facility permit; laygrounds, but not mechanized amusement rides such as trains or carousels, or amusements that could be considered dangerous, such as zip lines or rock climbing walls; amps and other educational activities for children; Assembly areas, such as an education center or auditorium. Section 835.5 Animal Enclosures and are All Zoo Facilities must provide copy of record book showing yearly log of all imports, purchases, transports, sales or transports of wild animals, as required by OGA 27 5 4(j). Such records must be available upon request by city officials. Animal enclosures must be designed to industry standards and constructed with quality materials to provide a comfortable environment for animals while providing highest possible safety for visitors and employees. All enclosures must be inspected by the applicable state agency, and a licensed building official must be present at all inspections. Adequate space must be allowed between the public viewing area and the edge of animal enclosures to prevent contact with animals. If exhibits provide for contact with animals, such as feeding exhibits, all associated structures must comply with industry standards. Section 835.6 Environmental oncerns Recycling lan: All Zoo Facilities shall submit a plan to provide the following recycling services. If such services are unfeasible, justification must be made to the Morgan ounty Director of lanning and Development. All water features shall have filters and recirculated water; A composting plan; A plan for recycled trash, such as plastic, paper and glass. The plan design must provide containment areas for sediment reduction. No waste water or runoff from animal enclosures shall be diverted to state waters. A Disposal lan must comply with all Federal, State and local requirements for removal and disposal of carcasses and bedding materials, and animal and food waste not included in the Recycling lan. Zoo Facilities located in commercial zoning areas must be connected to a municipal water and sewer system. Section 835.7 Lodging All lodging shall have a permanent foundation. Stick built structures, or tent lodging with a permanent platform shall be allowed. Mobile structures, such as mobile homes and recreational vehicles, shall be prohibited. All lodging units shall meet current building codes and have electricity and full bathroom facilities. ADA accessible units shall be available.
(age 7) No structures may be attached to trees. Dining facilities shall be allowed, including room service and dine in accommodations, provided services are for lodging guests only. Swimming pool facilities shall be allowed, provided use is for lodging guests only. Additional resort amenities shall be presented to, and approved by, the Morgan ounty Director of lanning and Development. All publicly accessible areas shall have lighting, including parking areas and pathways. A lodging specific employee shall be available during all time periods that guests occupy lodging. Lodging shall be designed so that free roaming animals cannot access guest areas. Any outdoor lodging space or facility shall be at a sufficient height to be out of animal range, or have a barrier between guests and animals. Any proposed interaction between guests and animals shall be provided in a written application to the Morgan ounty Director of lanning and Development for approval. Such application shall justify the safety of guests and shall be approved prior to the implementation of the interaction activity. No event may be held in areas with free roaming animals. Event guests must be separated from wild animals at all times. A 100' undisturbed buffer shall be maintained between lodging facilities and any adjacent property line rior to a ertificate of Occupancy, the Zoo Facility shall provide, to the ity of Madison Manager, a copy of a Liability Waiver that must be provided to, and signed by, all lodging guests (stipulating safety procedures for the guests and the animals). Section 835.8 Amusement rides Amusement rides include carousels, trains or trolleys (mechanized or driven), sky buckets, zip lines, ropes courses, splash pad and interactive water activity, and climbing structures. Any ride not listed above shall be presented to the Morgan ounty Board of ommissioners for approval. rohibited rides include sky drops, roller coasters, water rides, swinging rides, and Ferris Wheels. The visibility of amusement rides from major roadways shall be minimized through placement and screening. Ground transportation paths, roadways, and rail track shall be clearly marked and any pedestrian footpaths or sidewalk crossings shall provide barriers to keep pedestrians out of harm s way. All amusement rides shall be inspected yearly by the State Fire Marshal. No amusement ride shall go through animal areas without a barrier between the rider and the animals. No elevated ride shall pass over areas containing animals classified as inherently dangerous by Georgia law (OGA 27 5 5). Whenever feasible, rides shall be ADA accessible. Rules for an amusement ride use shall be clearly posted at any entrance to the amusement ride.
(age 8) The Zoo Facility shall provide a dedicated employee(s) to each amusement ride. No amusement ride shall be automated to start without employee supervision. ARTILE : SIGNS Section 1070: Table 14 Signs ermitted in Specific Zoning Districts TYE OF SIGN SIGNS ALLOWED DISLAY AREA maximum SIGN HEIGHT maximum SIGN SETBAK R, R1, R2, R4, R6, R8, AR home occupation AND noncommercial 1 ground per lot AND 3 wall per building 5 sq. ft. Note (6) 5 ft. 5 ft. real estate (2) 1 freestanding per lot frontage 16 sq. ft. 6 ft. 10 ft. event 1 freestanding per intersection 2 sq. ft. 4 ft. 10 ft. produce signs (4) 1 freestanding per lot 18 sq. ft. 6 ft. 10 ft.
450 1:10,800 0 Feet 1,800 1 inch = 900 feet 900 20 d la ck R Zoo roject Area ity Limits Railroads Light Industrial (I1) Agricultural Residential (AR) Agricultural District (AG) ounty Zoning Multi-Family High Density Residential (R8) Multi-Family Medium Density Residential (R6) Small Lot Residential (R4) Medium Lot Residential (R2) Large Lot Residential (R1) Estate Residential (R) Agriculture/Single-Family Residential (AR) lanned Residential District (RD) lanned rofessional District (D) lanned ommercial District (D) rofessional/limited ommercial (2) rofessional/office/institutional (1) Ligh Industrial/Manufacturing (I2) Light Industrial/Limited ommercial (I1) Heavy ommercial (5) Interstate ommecial (4) General ommercial Neighborhood ommercial (2) Downtown ommercial (1) ity Zoning roduced by MadGIS 9/19/2018 Agriculture/Single-Family Residential AR roposed Zoning District 83 Montice llo Rd Legend Attachment 2 (age 9)