City of Savannah Zoning Regulations

Sec. 8-3001 and Sec. 8-3002: Enactment clause and Definitions. 1

Sec. 8-3003. Short title. 1

Sec. 8-3004. Applicability of chapter. 1

Sec. 8-3005. Purpose of chapter. 1

Sec. 8-3006. Interpretation and application of chapter. 1

Sec. 8-3007. Compliance with chapter. 1

Sec. 8-3008. Only one principal building upon lot. 1

Sec. 8-3009. Reduction or change in lot size. 2

Sec. 8-3010. Maintenance of open spaces. 2

Sec. 8-3011. Location of accessory uses or buildings. 2

Sec. 8-3012 Determination of building coverage. 3

Sec. 8-3013. Vision clearance at intersections. 3

Sec. 8-3014. Location of buildings on lots with multiple frontage. 3

Sec. 8-3015. Street access. 3

Sec. 8-3016. Remedies when buildings, etc., erected, etc., in violation of chapter. 3

Sec. 8-3017. Penalties. 4

Secs. 8-3018--8-3020. Reserved.

Article B. Zoning Districts

Sec. 8-3021. Established. 1-9

Sec. 8-3022. Zoning map. 1

Sec. 8-3023. Interpretation of zoning district boundaries. 1

Sec. 8-3024. Prohibited uses. 1

Sec. 8-3025. Regulation as to uses. 1

Index for C and R use schedule 1-4

Sec. 8-3025(a) C and R use schedule 5-28

Index for B and I use schedule 29-33

Sec. 8-3025(b) B and I use schedule 34-70

Sec. 8-3025(c) (d)(e)(f)(g) Development standards 71-85

Sec. 8-3026. Planned office center district. 1-3

Sec. 8-3027. Planned neighborhood conservation district. 1

Sec. 8-3028. Victorian planned neighborhood conservation district. 1-22

Sec. 8-3029. Cuyler-Brownsville planned neighborhood conservation district. 1-14

Sec. 8-3030. Historic district. 1-20

Sec. 8-3031. Planned district. 1-9

Sec. 8-3032. Planned development for certain nonconforming uses. 1-2

Sec. 8-3033. Planned unit development.

Sec. 8-3034. Planned unit development residential (PUD-R). 1-5

Sec. 8-3035. Planned unit development multifamily (PUD-M). 1-14

Sec. 8-3036. Planned unit development community (PUD-C). 1-6

Sec. 8-3037. Planned unit development business (PUD-B). 1

Sec. 8-3038. Planned unit development industrial (PUD-IN). 1-3

Sec. 8-3039. Planned unit development institutional (PUD-IS). 1-3

Sec. 8-3040. Planned unit development institutional (PUD-IS-B). 1-3

Sec. 8-3041. Development standards in P-R-T districts. 1-5

Sec. 8-3042. Development standards in P-D-R districts. 1-5

Sec. 8-3043. Development standards in P-D-M districts. 1-3

Sec. 8-3044. Development standards in B-B districts. 1-3

Sec. 8-3045. Development standards in P-R-6-S districts. 1-5

Sec. 8-3046. Planned unit development mixed use (PUD mixed use-MXU). 1-6

Sec. 8-3047. Development standards in PUD-LU zoning districts. 1-6

Sec. 8-3048. Street classification map. 1-3

Secs. 8-3049--8-3050. Reserved.

Article C. Exceptions and Modifications

Sec. 8-3051. Walls and fences. 1

Sec. 8-3052. Structures excluded from height limitations. 1

Sec. 8-3053. Multifamily dwellings four stories or more. 1

Sec. 8-3054. Reduction of front yard setback requirements. 1

Sec. 8-3055. Substandard lots of record. 1

Sec. 8-3056. Group development standards. 1

Sec. 8-3057. Width of side yards abutting street. 1

Sec. 8-3058. Reduction in rear yard size for certain lots fronting on lanes. 1

Sec. 8-3059. Off-street parking, etc., facilities in I-H districts. 1

Sec. 8-3060. When development plans required for sites in B-N and B-C districts. 1

Sec. 8-3061. Development plans required for property abutting or fronting onto arterial and collector streets. 1

Sec. 8-3062. Duplex and accessory dwelling standards in R-6-A districts. 1

Sec. 8-3063. Limited fraternal order or lodge meeting hall standards. 1

Sec. 8-3064. Visual controls for new development within established one- and two-family neighborhoods. 1

Sec. 8-3065. R-6-C neighborhood revitalization overlay district map. 1

Sec. 8-3066. Visual buffers and screening. 1-6

Secs. 8-3067. Maximum Lot Area Coverage for Existing Single Family Substandard Lots.

Secs. 8-3068--8-3080. Reserved.

Article D. Off-Street Parking and Service Requirements

Sec. 8-3081. Generally. 1

Sec. 8-3082. Plan and design standards. 1-8

Sec. 8-3083. Nonconforming off-street loading and parking facilities. 1

Sec. 8-3084. Continuation of nonconforming parking and loading facilities. 1

Sec. 8-3085. Notice of nonconformance to be given. 1

Sec. 8-3086. Discontinuance of nonconforming parking and loading facilities. 1

Sec. 8-3087. Increases in lot size. 1

Sec. 8-3088. Remote parking facility. 1

Sec. 8-3089. Minimum space requirements for off-street parking areas. 1-8

Sec. 8-3090. Exempted uses and special off-street parking requirements for specified zoning districts. 1-2

Sec. 8-3091. Minimum requirements for off-street loading space. 1-2

Sec. 8-3092. Minimum space requirements for uses not specifically covered by sections 8-3089, 8-3090 and 8-3091. 1

Sec. 8-3093. Additional off-street parking regulations for commercial establishments. 1

Sec. 8-3094. Continuing character of obligation. 1

Sec. 8-3095. Variations by board of appeals. 1

Sec. 8-3096. Storage and disposal facility. 1

Secs. 8-3097--8-3110. Reserved.

Article E. Signs

Sec. 8-3111. Generally. 1-3

Sec. 8-3112. Sign permits--Required. 1-22

Sec. 8-3113. Same--Issuance; appeals by aggrieved persons. 23

Sec. 8-3114. Same--Application; plans to be submitted. 23

Sec. 8-3115. Same--Additional information may be required. 23

Sec. 8-3116. Same--When not required. 23-24

Sec. 8-3117. Special sign districts--Created. 25

Sec. 8-3118. Same--General requirements. 25

Sec. 8-3119. Broughton Street sign district created. 1-6

Sec. 8-3120. River Street-Factors Walk sign district created. 1-7

Sec. 8-3121. Historic sign district created. 1-8

Secs. 8-3122--8-3130. Reserved.

Article F. Nonconforming Uses

Sec. 8-3131. Generally. 1

Sec. 8-3132. Limitations on continuance. 1

Sec. 8-3133. Limitations on use of land or building by nonconforming uses. 1-2

Sec. 8-3134. Changes in nonconforming uses. 1-4

Sec. 8-3135. Alterations. 1

Secs. 8-3136--8-3140. Reserved.

Article G. Administration and Enforcement

Sec. 8-3141. Powers and duties of zoning administrator generally. 1

Sec. 8-3142. Demolition permits required. 1

Sec. 8-3143. Building permits. 1

Sec. 8-3144. Occupancy permit required. 1

Sec. 8-3145. When occupancy permit required. 1-2

Sec. 8-3146. Wetlands protection. 1-2

Sec. 8-3147. Groundwater recharge area protection. 1-3

Sec. 8-3148. Sign permits. 1

Sec. 8-3149. Final inspections. 1

Sec. 8-3150. Duties of commissioner of health generally. 1

Sec. 8-3151. Filing of applications for permits. 1

Sec. 8-3152. Duration of validity of building permits. 1

Sec. 8-3153. Zoning administrator to provide reasons for denial of permits. 1

Sec. 8-3154. Appeals from decisions of zoning administrator. 1

Sec. 8-3155. Authorization of zoning administrator to issue permit. 1

Secs. 8-3156--8-3160. Reserved.

Article H. Board of Appeals

Sec. 8-3161. Membership; appointment; term of office; vacancies; compensation. 1

Sec. 8-3162. Officers; meetings; quorum; minutes; procedures generally. 1

Sec. 8-3163. Powers and duties generally. 1-3

Sec. 8-3164. Assistance by zoning administrator; occupancy permit required. 1

Sec. 8-3165. Appeals. 1

Sec. 8-3166. Calendar of appeals. 1

Sec. 8-3167. Public hearings. 1

Sec. 8-3168. Forms. 1

Secs. 8-3169--8-3180. Reserved.

Article I. Amendments

Sec. 8-3181. Initiation of amendments. 1

Sec. 8-3182. Procedure for amendment. 1-6

Sec. 8-3183. Standards and criteria for making zoning map amendments. 1

Secs. 8-3184--8-3190. Reserved.

Article J. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities