City of Valdosta Land Development Regulations. Table of Contents

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1 TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION Chapter 102 General Provisions Title Purpose Authority Jurisdiction Application of Ordinance Relationship to Existing Ordinances Powers and Duties of the Community Development Department Adoption of Certain Codes Chapter 106 Definitions and Abbreviations Definitions Abbreviations Chapter 110 Enforcement and Penalties Violations of the LDR Inspections and Right of Entry Inspection Warrants Correction Notices Stop Work Orders and Revocations Other Enforcement and Penalties Penalties for Violations Other Remedies and Penalties TITLE 2 LAND USE AND ZONING Chapter 202 General Provisions Purpose Authority Incorporation of Official Zoning Map Division of the City into Districts Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries Relationship to Comprehensive Plan Zoning Verification Zoning Classification of Annexed Properties Enforcement and Penalties Chapter 206 Base Zoning Districts Standards for Uses, Structures, and Property Development E-R Environmental Resource District R-E Estate Residential District R-25 Single-family Residential District R-15 Single-family Residential District R-10 Single-family Residential District 1

2 206-7 R-6 Single-family Residential District Reserved Reserved R-M Multi-family Residential District Reserved R-P Residential Professional District Reserved O-P Office Professional District C-N Neighborhood Commercial District C-C Community Commercial District C-H Highway Commercial District C-D Downtown Commercial District C-A Adult Commercial District M-1 Wholesale / Light Industrial District M-2 Manufacturing and Distribution District Chapter 210 Overlay Districts Procedures Governing Overlay Districts Inner Perimeter Road Corridor Overlay District Urban Commercial Corridor Overlay District Baytree-University Corridor Overlay District Valdosta Regional Airport Overlay District Historical Overlay District Chapter 212 Planned Development Approval Purpose and Intent Relation to Zoning Districts and Other Regulations Eligibility Requirements Planned Development Submittals and Review Process Terms and Conditions of Approval Planned Development Amendments or Deletions Enforcement and Penalties Chapter 214 Standards Applying to All Districts Dimensional Standards of Zoning Districts Building Projections into Yards Corner Lots Height Limits Reserved Fences, Walls and Hedges Exterior Building Materials and Landscaping Minimum Space Between Buildings Uses Requiring Occupation Tax and Business License Tents Chapter 218 Use Regulations Article 1 Permitted and Conditional Uses Table of Permitted Uses through Reserved 2

3 Article 2 Accessory Use Standards Accessory Use Standards through Reserved Article 3 Supplemental Use Standards Purpose and Intent Standards of Use & Development through Reserved Article 4 Telecommunication Facilities General Scope of Regulations Application Requirements and Standards Requirements for All Telecommunications Facilities District Regulations Decisions Conflicts Chapter 222 Off-street Parking Standards General Requirements Parking Space Requirements Reduction in Minimum Parking Requirements Parking Structures Handicap-Accessible Parking Bicycle Parking Construction and Dimensional Requirements of Parking Areas Driveways Landscaping in Parking Lots Lighting in Parking Lots Parking Vehicles in Residential Districts Residential Parking Overlay District Chapter 226 Off-street Loading and Service Areas Provision of Off-street Loading Spaces Construction and Dimensions of Off-street Loading Spaces Dumpsters Chapter 230 Sign Regulations Title Authority Findings, Purpose, and Intent Applicability of Other Code Requirements Permit Requirements General Regulations Prohibited Signs Signs Not Requiring a Permit Sign Standards Nonconforming Signs Special District Regulations 3

4 Variances and Appeals Administrative Variances Chapter 234 Non-conforming Situations Statement of Intent and Purpose Non-conforming Lot of Record Non-conforming Use of Land, Buildings and Structures Non-conforming Characteristics of Buildings and Structures Non-conforming Uses Requiring Conditional Use Permit Reconstruction Buildings and Structures Buildings and Structures Where Construction Has Begun Prior Authorization Reversions and Changes Area Extensions Prohibited Sign Provisions Non-conforming Land Use Waivers Chapter 238 Historic Preservation Article 1 - General Provisions Purpose and Intent Valdosta Local Historic District Article 2 - Historic Preservation Commission Commission Membership, Appointment, Term, Training and Compensation Commission Position within the City Powers and Duties Commission Meetings Public Hearings Conflicts of Interest Article 3 - Historic Properties and Districts Recommendation and Designation of Historic Districts & Historic Properties Interim Protection for Nominated Historic Districts and Properties Article 4 - Certificates of Appropriateness Certificate of Appropriateness Required Procedures for Review of Certificates of Appropriateness Applications Standards for Review of Certificates of Appropriateness Applications Economic Hardship Exemptions Appeal Procedures for Certificate of Appropriateness Commencement of Construction; Certificates Renewable Recordation of Certificates of Appropriateness Requirements of Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness Article 5 - Procedures and Penalties Failure to Provide Ordinary Maintenance and Repair Scope of Building and Zoning Codes Penalty for Violation Conflicting Ordinances 4

5 Department of Transportation and Local Governments Emergency Demolition through Reserved Article 6 Historic and Landmark Museum Buildings Intent and Purposes Conditions for Application Hazardous Conditions Additions to Existing Buildings Minor Alterations and New Mechanical Systems Continued Use Change in Use Changes in Use of a Portion of a Buildings Floor Loading Documentation Compliance Alternatives Historic Buildings Landmark Museum Buildings Appeals Liability Provisions Chapter 242 Zoning Procedures and Land Use Administrative Bodies City Council Planning Commission Amendments Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) Conditional Use Permits Zoning Board of Appeals Appeals Variances Burden of Proof in Appeals and Variances Effect of Decisions of the Zoning Board of Appeals Appeals of Decisions of the Zoning Board of Appeals Administrative Variances Administrative Permits Conditional Approval and Alterations to Conditions Orientation and Continuing Education Training for Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Members Conflict of Interest Disclosure of Campaign Contributions TITLE 3 DEVELOPMENT AND PERMITTING Chapter 302 Subdivision and Site Development Standards Article 1 General Purpose Short Title through Reserved 5

6 Article 2 Development Design Standards Subdivision and Site Design Design of Lots Required Easements Streets and Driveways Monumentation Street Naming Property Numbering through Reserved Article 3 Subdivision and Site Development Plan Review Procedures Application and Authority Developments of Regional Impact Minor Subdivisions Major Subdivisions Site Development Plans House or Structure Location Plans Approval of Development Conformance for Subdivisions Final Plat Approval Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Other Public Lands Procedures for Revising Final Plats Guarantees and Sureties through Reserved Article 4 Site Construction Plans and Inspections Site Construction Plans Effect of Site Construction Plan Approval Initiation of Development Activities Development Inspections Stop Work Order through Reserved Article 5 Development Permits Land Disturbance Permits Flood Area Permit Building Permits Driveway Permits Swimming Pool Permit Relocated House Permit Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Occupancy Demolition Permit through Reserved Article 6 Specifications of Standard Development Documents Concept Plans Preliminary Plats Site Development Plans Buffer Plan and Tree Protection and Replacement Plan Grading Plan Street, Sidewalk and Bicycle Improvements Plan Final Plat Specifications Reserved House or Structure Location Plans 6

7 Chapter 306 Soil Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Exemptions Minimum Requirements for Soil Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Using Best Management Practices Application and Permit Process Inspection and Enforcement Penalties and Incentives Education and Certification Administrative Appeal and Judicial Review Severability and Liability Chapter 310 Stormwater Management Article 1 Post-development Stormwater Management Division 1: General Provisions Purpose and Intent Applicability Responsibility for Administration Compatibility with Other Regulations Stormwater Design Manual through Reserved Division 2: Permit Procedures and Requirements Stormwater Management Permit Required Stormwater Concept Plan & Consultation Meeting Stormwater Management Plan Requirements Stormwater Management Inspection & Maintenance Agreements Maintenance Surety Application Procedure Permit Application Fees Stormwater Management Plan Modifications for Off-site Facilities through Reserved Division 3 Post-development Stormwater Management Performance Criteria Water Quality Stream Channel Protection Overbank Flooding Protection Extreme Flooding Protection Structural Stormwater Controls Stormwater Credits for Non-structural Measures Drainage System Guidelines Dam Design Guidelines through Reserved Division 4: Construction Inspections of Post-development Stormwater Management System Inspections to Ensure Plan Compliance During Construction Final Inspection & As-built Plans through Reserved Division 5: Ongoing Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Practices Long-term Maintenance Inspection of Stormwater Facilities and Practices Right-of-Entry for Inspection Records of Maintenance Activities 7

8 Failure to Maintain through Reserved Division 6: Violations and Penalties Notice of Violation Penalties through Reserved Article 2 Stormwater Utility Purpose Findings Stormwater Utility and Enterprise Fund Established Scope of Responsibility for Systems and Facilities Enforcement Methods and Inspections for On-site Systems and Facilities Service Charges and User Fees Establishment of Rates Stormwater Fee for Single-family Detached Residential Properties Stormwater Fee for Multifamily Residential Properties Stormwater Fee for Nonresidential Properties Stormwater Fee Exemptions and Credits Stormwater Service Charge Billing, Delinquencies, and Collections Appeals through Reserved Article 3 Illicit Discharge and Illegal Connections Purpose and Intent Applicability Responsibility for Administration Prohibitions Industrial or Construction Activity Discharges Access and Inspection of Properties and Facilities Notification of Accidental Discharges and Spills Watercourse Protection Detention Pond Protection Violations and Penalties Compatibility with Other Regulations through Reserved Article 4 Stream Buffer Protection Purpose and Intent Applicability Land Development Stream Buffer Requirements Exemptions Variances Additional Information Requirements for Development on Buffer Zone Properties I Inspection Violations, Penalties & Enforcement Compatibility with Other Buffer Regulations and Requirements Responsibility for Damages through Reserved Chapter 320 Flood Damage Prevention Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Objectives 8

9 320-2 General Provisions Administration Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction Variance Procedures through Reserved Chapter 324 Environmental Planning Criteria Protection of Groundwater Recharge Areas Protection of Wetlands Protected River Corridor Regulations through Reserved Chapter 328 Landscape, Buffers and Screening Article 1 Buffers and Screening Transitional Buffers Reserved Supplemental Plantings in Transitional Buffers Non-vegetative Screening Outdoor Screening Disturbance or Encroachments Protection During Land Disturbing Activities through Reserved Article 2 Tree Protection and Replacement and Landscaping Purpose and Intent Administration Applicability Exemptions Landscape Permits Tree Removal Permits Tree Protection and Replacement Plan Requirements Tree Protection and Replacement Plan Review Standards Landscaping and Tree Replacement Standards Tree Protection Standards Treatment of Specimen and Canopy Trees Required Greenspace Areas Requirements for Residential Subdivisions Landscape Requirements Surface Water Retention and Drainage Basins Tree Topping Remedial Care of Trees and Tree Save Areas Timber Harvesting Tree Bank Alternative Compliance Maintenance Period Performance Bonds Inspections Notice of Violations and Stop-work Orders Appeals Violations and Penalties through Reserved 9

10 Chapter 332 Infrastructure and Site Improvements APPENDICES Article 1 Streets and Sidewalks Street Classification and Right-of-Way Requirements Access Management Driveway Design Standards Requirements for New Streets Street Intersections Geometric Street Design Standards Street Construction Standards and Specifications Curbs and Gutters Sidewalks and Bikeway Requirements Traffic Calming Devices Traffic Control Devices through Reserved Article 2 Drainage Systems Stormwater Drainage Drainage System Requirements Bridges and Concrete Box Culverts Walls through Reserved Article 3 Public Utilities Installation Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage Communication Distribution Systems Electric Power Distribution Systems Underground Installation Feasibility Criteria through Reserved Article 4 Street Lights Authority and Responsibility Applicability Procedures Location of Street Lights Underground Cable for Electric Service Creation of District Costs and Assessments Standards of Installation and Operation through Reserved A - City of Valdosta Permitted, Protected and Prohibited Tree and Plant Guide B - Design Guidelines for the Inner Perimeter Overlay District C - Design Guidelines for the Urban Commercial Corridor Overlay District D - Design Guidelines for the Baytree-University Overlay District E - Design Guidelines for Residential Infill Development F - Design Guidelines for Traditional Neighborhood Development G - Design Guidelines for the Valdosta Historic District H - Standard Design and Construction Details I - City of Valdosta Traffic Study Standards J - International Building Code Local Administration and Enforcement Provisions 10