Article VIII. ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS

§ T. Paulding Airport Master Overlay District (PAMOD).

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(a)

Intent. The intent of the Paulding Airport Master Overlay District (PAMOD) is to create a mixed use zoning district which enhances and promotes economic development within its boundaries as well as within Paulding County, and which provides for quality and consistency in design and development while still maintaining flexibility in design and development standards.

(b)

Permitted principal uses and structures. The uses and structures listed in subsection T(g)4 shall be considered permitted principal uses and structures within this district; provided that any use or structure on a particular property also shall be consistent with the future land use map designation and all other provisions contained in the comprehensive plan applicable to the subject property. Structures and land uses are also may be subject to the Paulding County Airport Overlay District regarding safety zone areas and noise zones.

(c)

Permitted accessory uses and structures. Uses and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental to permitted uses and structures are also permitted in this district. In addition, crew quarters consisting of sleeping, kitchen, bath, and sanitary facilities for the accommodation of on-call personnel associated with uses that provide public or private emergency services (including but not limited to fire stations, emergency medical transportation, and similar uses) shall be considered accessory to the uses and structures listed in subsection T(g)4. During times of emergency, the quartering of emergency personnel shall be considered accessory to the uses and structures listed in subsection T(g)4. A use that clearly contains aviation related elements, but which is not specifically listed in subsection T(g)4, shall be considered accessory to the uses and structures listed in subsection T(g)4.

(d)

Prohibited uses and structures. Any use or structure not expressly or by reasonable implication permitted herein or permitted by special use or special exception shall be unlawful in this district.

(e)

Special uses. The uses listed in this section shall be considered special uses within this district and shall be allowed only by special use permit approval granted pursuant to the provisions hereof and of article X of the zoning ordinance. In addition to the petition requirements contained in article X of the zoning ordinance, any petition for one of the uses listed in this section must also contain any additional data, documentation or information as the or the planning and zoning division and/or airport director deems relevant or pertinent to the petition, and any additional data, documentation or information as the applicant or the planning and zoning division and/or airport director deems necessary or relevant to any standards for approval of such petition contained in this section. In addition to the requirement for meeting the standards for approval contained in article X of the zoning ordinance for the granting of a special use permit, any special use listed below must also meet the additional standard(s) for approval listed for that use in order to be granted a special use permit for that use. The uses in this district that shall be considered special uses requiring a special use permit, and their related standards for approval are as follows:

(1)

Uses that require structures with heights in excess of 90 feet. Additional standards for approval for this use shall be:

Conflicts with the airport and FAA. The petition for the requested use must demonstrate that there will be no adverse impact or effect as a result of such use to the Paulding County Airport property or to the operations of the Paulding County Airport.

Light attenuation. The petition for the requested use must demonstrate that all outside lighting shall be designed to prevent direct glare, light spillage, or hazardous interference with aircraft operation and flight patterns.

(2)

A commercial/retail development, as categorized in subsection t(g)4a, containing 100,000 or more square feet. Additional standards for approval for this use shall be:

Land use suitability. The petition for the requested use must demonstrate that the proposed use requires convenient access to U.S. Highway 278 and the general aviation facility, and that the proposed location is more suited to use as a commercial/retail facility than other properly zoned vacant land outside of the PAMOD District.

Economic development. The petition for the requested use must demonstrate that the proposed use will create and maintain at least 75 percent of the jobs to be available at the facility.

(f)

Existing uses. The PAMOD Zoning District classification shall not render an existing use on that property as non-conforming, even if such existing use is not a principal permitted use or a permitted accessory use in the PAMOD. Any such existing use shall be considered non-conforming, however, if any of the following occur:

(1)

An existing non-residential use shall be considered non-conforming if a valid occupational license (business license) related to the use expires and is not renewed. The county shall allow a grace period not to exceed 60 days between the expiration and renewal of an occupational license for such use. If an occupational license expires during a period of inactivity caused by a natural disaster such as a fire or other natural disaster, the county shall not count the time which passes during which repairs are being made against the 60-day grace period. If applications for the permits necessary to effect repairs are not received by the county within 120 days of the cessation of the use, the use will be considered non-conforming.

(2)

An existing residential use shall be considered non-conforming if, for any reason other than a natural disaster such as a fire or other natural disaster, the structure containing such residential use is declared uninhabitable by the building official. In cases where a residential use ceases due to the damage or destruction of a residential structure arising from a natural disaster such as a fire or other natural disaster, the county shall allow the owner to apply for permits to effect repairs to the structure, during which time the existing residential use shall not be considered non-conforming. If applications for the permits necessary to effect repairs are not received by the county within 120 days of the damage or destruction of the residential structure, the use will be considered non-conforming.

(g)

Design and development standards.

(1)

Intent of design and development standards. The overall objective of these design and development standards is to promote the creation of an attractive, value-apparent environment. All design and development elements of a development shall appear integrated into an overall project concept. The preferred style shall be that depicted in the illustrations of meeting architectural and Leed building standards. Designs and developments that are inconsistent in form are not acceptable. Detached structures, satellite buildings, and site infrastructure are also required to be integrated into the overall project design.

(2)

Applicability. The design and development standards provided for in this section are applicable in all areas of the PAMOD district unless otherwise provided herein. Any regulation or standard contained in this section governing any particular aspect of design or physical layout of a development located within the PAMOD district shall supercede any other regulation or standards contained elsewhere in the Paulding County Development Regulations and Zoning Ordinance, governing that same aspect of design or development. In the event there is some aspect of design or physical layout of a development that is not expressly governed or regulated by the provisions of this section, but that is governed by another county law, ordinance, code, rule or regulation, such other law, ordinance, code, rule or regulation shall apply to that aspect of design or physical layout of a development in the PAMOD district. Structures and land uses are also may be subject to the Paulding County Airport Overlay District regarding safety zone areas and noise zones. Developments that are subject to, or exempted from, the design and development standards contained in this section are as follows:

New development. Any new development in the PAMOD district that is not otherwise exempt from this section shall comply with the design and development standards contained herein. Any new development of a party (or successor-in-interest) to the settlement agreement (judicial agreement or order) shall comply with the design and development standards contained herein to the extent of any variation from requirements of this zoning district, but only to the extent of any variation. The parties thereto will be subject to all standards of this zoning district that have not been expressly exempted or changed by the settlement agreement (judicial agreement or order).

Renovations. In the case of renovations to a building's facade(s), or in the case of reconfiguration of vehicular use area(s), or in the case of expansion, addition, or redevelopment of an existing building the cost of which expansion, addition or redevelopment exceeds 30 percent of the value of the existing structure(s) or development, the design and development standards contained herein shall be applied as they relate to the specific areas of renovation, reconfiguration, or expansion, addition or redevelopment, with the exception that all of the landscaping and buffering elements of this section shall be enforced in full on the entire property which contains such renovation, reconfiguration, or expansion, addition or redevelopment, and shall not be limited to the specific areas of such renovation, reconfiguration, or expansion, addition or redevelopment.

Cessation of use. With the exception of new construction, if the use of a structure ceases for any reason for more than a one-year period, prior to re-occupancy of the structure, the structure shall be brought into compliance with the design and development standards contained herein.

Aircraft hangars. The development of aircraft hangars shall be exempt from the design and development standards contained herein, except that aircraft hangars shall be of a design including style and color that is consistent with other hanger development as approved by the Paulding County Airport Director or his/her designee.

(3)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein. In the absence of a definition in this section, words, terms, and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the development regulations and/or zoning ordinance. In the event of conflict between these meanings and meanings provided elsewhere in the Paulding County Code, the meanings provided in this section shall prevail. Words, terms, and phrases which are undefined in either this section or elsewhere in the Paulding County Codes shall be ascribed their meaning in common usage which provides the most reasonable application.

Airport service function area: Any property subject to an aviation related use, and where aircraft require access to runways, tarmac, or other air operation areas. An airport service function area shall be limited to the space containing the aviation related use and the runway, tarmac, or other air operation area. Airport terminal(s) shall not be included in this definition.

Building footprint: The total area of land covered or occupied by an individual building, including all roofed areas, whether habitable or uninhabitable.

Building height: The vertical distance measured from the lowest minimum habitable floor elevation for which a building permit may be issued to the highest point of the roof structure.

Building trades contractors: Destination-oriented service and subcontractors or construction-type companies, such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, pool construction, etc., for which space requirements are for the most part office and storage, with potentially some showroom area for the display of merchandise.

Development. Any nonagricultural activity that includes any of the following:

Clearing, scraping or removing vegetation from a site;

Adding, removing, exposing, excavating, leveling, grading, digging, burrowing, dumping, piling, dredging, grubbing, or otherwise significantly disturbing the soils of a site;

Construction, reconstruction, conversion, structure alteration, relocation, enlargement, or change in the use or appearance of any structure or improvement on a site; or

Mining, excavation, landfill, or land disturbance on a site.

The term development shall not include the following:

Work by a highway or road agency, or local government, or railroad company or the maintenance or improvement of a road or railroad track, if the work is carried out on land within the boundaries of the right-of-way; or

Work by any utility and other persons engaged in the distribution or transmission of gas, electricity, or water, or sanitary sewer services, for the purpose of inspecting, repairing, renewing or construction on established rights-of-way any sewers, mains, pipes, cables, utility tunnels, power lines, poles, tracks, or the like.

Division of land into three or more parcels.

Developments of countywide economic impact: Any development with greater than 250,000 square feet of industrial or distribution center floor area.

Facade: The exterior walls of a building visible to the public, which may or may not include a portion of the roof, and includes design treatments, entryways and the like.

Interior access drive/street: Any vehicular roadway, excluding alleys or driveways, located within the confines of the airport property.

Internal drive aisles or internal driving aisles: Non-dedicated vehicular travel ways with two or fewer through lanes which include driveways, internal connections between buildings and parking areas, and other vehicle lanes internal to a development site.

Metallic materials or colors: Materials or colors having the characteristic, appearance or suggestion of metal.

Non-intuitive circulation scheme: A walkway that is overly complicated or one that does not provide a near direct path between connecting points.

Parapet. A low protective wall at the edge of a terrace, balcony or roof.

Predominant exterior building material: Any exterior building material constituting 30 percent or more of coverage of a building facade.

Predominant exterior building color: Any exterior building color constituting 30 percent or more of coverage of a building facade.

Primary colors: Paints, pigments or materials that are red, yellow, or blue.

Primary facade: Any facade of a building which is adjacent to a public or private street, or vehicular use area, excluding those vehicular use areas primarily intended for service vehicles or employee parking.

Right-of-way or ROW: Any public or private road, access easement intended to provide vehicular access to any lot or development, but excluding any internal driving aisles.

Secondary colors. Colors which are derived from the mixture of any two primary colors.

Storefront: The wood or metal armature of a window or door system, located within a ground-floor opening in the facade of a building.

Vehicular areas: Areas that include parking areas, vehicular circulation drives, and service and loading areas.

Wholesale business: The sale of goods by an individual or firm, usually in large quantities and at lower prices, to another individual or firm for the purpose of resale. A business that sells

goods in large quantities and at lower prices to an individual or firm for personal consumption or even which sells such goods for both personal consumption as well as for resale will be considered a retail business.

(4)

Categorization of uses. Any development proposed within the PAMOD district will be assigned to one of the categories listed below to determine which development standards are applicable to that development. If a development contains uses that reasonably may be classified into more than one of the categories listed below, the category that contains the greater impacts and is the most intensive shall be the applicable category. All repair, construction, and manufacturing uses must be conducted in fully enclosed buildings.

Commercial/Retail (CR). This category shall include the following uses: convenience and variety stores; drug and sundry shops; bakeries and coffee shops; restaurants; gift shops and stationary stores; florists, jewelers, and art shops; photocopying shops; sporting goods shops; health and fitness clubs; garden shops; laundromats and dry cleaning facilities; child day care facilities; barbershops or beauty salons; car washes; grocery stores; hotels, motels, and conference centers; automobile rental agencies, (not including camper, trailer, moving trucks or other such vehicle rentals); home hardware stores; apparel and appliance sales and repair stores; auto and truck parts sales and service; gas stations; airport terminals. Multi-use, mixed use, and traditional neighborhood developments are also included in this category. Commercial/retail developments containing 100,000 or more square feet may be granted as a special use by way of special exception as provided in subsection T(e) and article X of the zoning ordinance.

Industrial (I). This category shall include the following uses: building trades contractors; heavy machinery and equipment sales, service, and rental; lumber and building supply establishments; farm equipment supply establishments; light manufacturing, processing, and assembly (including food processing and packaging); carpentry, cabinet, and machine shops; printing, lithographing, and similar establishments; service establishments catering to industry, telephone exchanges, business machine services; and any other use which by reasonable implication would be similar to one of the other uses listed in this category.

Distribution (D). This category shall include the following uses: warehousing; storage and distribution centers; wholesale businesses: bulk storage of other than flammable liquids; and any other use which by reasonable implication would be similar to one of the other uses listed in this category.

Office/Governmental/Institutional (0). This category shall include the following uses: post offices; professional services; business services; banks and other financial institutions; vocational, trade, and business schools; colleges and universities; essential and emergency services; telephone call centers; radio and television stations; hospitals; medical and dental clinics; governmental uses; and any other use which by reasonable implication would be similar to one of the other uses listed in this category.

Aviation and Related Industries (A). This category shall include aircraft hangars and other aviation related uses requiring access to the runways, tarmac, or other air operation areas which fit the definition of an airport service function area, as provided in this section; and any other use which by reasonable implication would be similar to one of the other uses listed in this category.

Agriculture (AG). This category shall include the following uses: public and private game preserves, fish and wildlife management areas, hatcheries and refuges, parks and open spaces; water conservation areas, reservoirs and control structures, drainage systems and water wells; limited educational facilities such as canoeing, hiking and nature study, and outdoor education; boating, swimming, fishing, diving, water skiing, wading and similar activities; public utility lines; raising of cattle, horses, sheep, swine, or other animals associated with or kept in support of agricultural operations, provided no swine shall be kept within 1,000 feet of a nonagricultural use; raising of poultry; raising of dairy herds and production and processing of dairy products; breeding, training and boarding of animals associated with or kept in support of agricultural operations; barns, workshops and other structures incident to agricultural uses; harvesting, cultivation, processing and sale of crops grown on premises, including silviculture, aquaculture, and harvesting of timber; and any other use which by reasonable implication would be similar to one of the other uses listed in this category.

(5)

Lot sizes. Minimum lot sizes for the district shall be determined by review of the following criteria:

The uses allowed for the subject property under the provisions of the PAMOD district and the future land use map designation of the comprehensive plan and future land use map; and

The minimum lot size(s) contained in the standards for the other zoning districts in the zoning ordinance that would apply to the allowed or proposed use(s) for the subject property, subject to setbacks, landscaping and buffering, drainage, parking, and all other development standards contained herein.

(6)

Building setbacks. The minimum distance from any structure within the PAMOD district and the boundary of the property on which it is proposed or the ROW, whichever is applicable. These setbacks are based on the compatibility of any structure's proposed use with allowable uses on adjacent properties. The minimum setbacks are based on the underlying zoning district standards for the proposed use. Setbacks may vary due to FAA rules and regulations for development. Structures being used for light manufacturing, processing and assembly, storage and distribution and other similar uses shall be set back a minimum of 500 feet from any residential use and 300 feet from any existing professional service; business service; bank and other financial institution; elementary, middle, or high school; vocational, trade, and business school; college and university; hospital and clinic; governmental use; group home facility, nursing home, and continuing care retirement facility; hotel, motel and conference center. If a proposed use is on a lot or parcel abutting the Paulding County Airport property that constitutes a glide slope, then there shall be no minimum setback width from the Paulding County Airport glide slope property. However, such uses shall, however, be subject to the Airport Overlay District and FAA height restrictions associated with the subject glide slope.

(7)

Landscaping /buffering.

Criteria. Unless otherwise exempt from the provisions of this subsection, any use or development shall be required to plant and maintain the type of landscape buffer required herein between that use or development and the adjacent properties. In order to determine the type of landscape buffer required for a particular use or development, the two tables below, which provide the landscape buffering standards applicable within the PAMOD district, must be utilized. "N/A" shall indicate that no landscape buffer is required.

Proposed Use	Existing Use
	AG	R	O	CR	D	I	A	ROW
Agriculture (AG)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Office (O)	A	C	A	A	A	A	A	A
Commercial/Retail (CR)	A	C	A	A	A	A	A	A
Distribution (D)	A	E	C	B	A	A	A	A
Industrial (I)	A	E	C	B	A	A	A	A
Aviation (A)	A	E	D	D	A	A	N/A	A

Note: For residential uses refer to the Paulding County Zoning Ordinance (Article VI Sec. E.) buffer standards. Buffers shall be designed to encourage interconnectivity to the maximum extent possible. Landscape buffers shall be designed to encourage tree groupings adjacent to loading areas to promote vegetative screening.

Buffer Types (Per 100 Linear Feet)

Buffer Types	A	B	C	D	E
Minimum Width in Feet	15'	20'	25'	30'	40'
Minimum # of Tree	4 trees plus 2 accent trees	5 trees plus 2 accent trees	5 trees plus 3 accent trees	10 trees plus 4 accent trees	10 trees plus 6 accent trees
Minimum # of Schrubs	10	15	Single Hedge	Double Hedge	Double Hedge

Where a Type A buffer is required to separate a proposed use from an existing use of equal or greater intensity, the minimum width shall be ten feet. A ROW shall not be considered an existing use of equal or greater intensity. Clustering of vegetation is encouraged in these areas to provide for property interconnects, access drives, and other similar uses.

Exceptions. Use or development of individual lots within a platted subdivision will be required to meet the buffer standards of the zoning ordinance for the zoning category. The community development department director or his/her designee may reduce and/or eliminate the buffer requirement through an administrative variance as long as the adjoining property owner has agreed with the buffer reduction or elimination in writing.

(8)

Structure heights. Heights of structures shall be limited to 60 feet, except that an additional foot of height will be allowed provided an additional two feet of building setback is provided for every additional foot of height to a maximum of 90 feet. It is recognized that uses that may be desirable for the district may require heights in excess of 90 feet; therefore, additional building height may be granted through the zoning board of appeals per variance application. Note that building and structure heights are also regulated by the Airport Overlay District and the FAA. Residential base zoning districts are subject to the established height restrictions per the zoning ordinance.

(9)

Project entryways. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, 0, I, D and A.

Design intent/objective. Each development shall provide a visually appealing, well-articulated, identifiable path of entry for pedestrian and vehicular users from the street into the site, and from within the site to the buildings themselves. Landscaping, hardscaping, and building design elements for development site and building entries must work together to create a sense of arrival.

Criteria. The use of any two of the following items shall fulfill this requirement:

• Entry markers [Minimum height of five feet and minimum width of two feet].

• Decorative gates (Decorative shall mean that the gates have additional detailing other than the screen field).

• Landscape groupings [of three or more trees with a height of 18 feet, and 100 square feet of landscaping around the grouping].

• Gate house. (Must coincide with architectural standards of primary building(s) and structure(s).

• Decorative pavers at entry area with a minimum of width of 15 feet for a minimum length of 25 feet.

• Decorative entry monument sign [Decorative shall mean that the signage has three dimensional qualities that are greater than six inches and 25 percent of the sign must be dedicated to architectural features].

• Landscape median divider with a minimum width of eight feet.

Exceptions. Development of individual lots within a platted subdivision will not be required to meet the project entryway requirements contained in this section.

(10)

Commercial vehicle access. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories I, D, and A.

Design intent/objective. All sites shall provide vertical clearance for commercial and service vehicles to enter and load or unload on-site.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• A minimum clearance of 14'-0" shall be provided at a minimum of one entry.

(11)

Internal access. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, and O.

Design intent/objective. To provide convenient, safe, and attractive access from within a development for vehicular and pedestrian movement.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• Internal street lanes shall be no less than ten feet and no more than 14 feet in width.

• Streets and sidewalk access shall be provided up to adjacent properties for future connectivity.

(12)

Building placement and orientation. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in the categories as indicated herein.

Design intent/objective. The orientation of a building or structure on a site must not only reflect functional needs, but must also be responsive to the individual parcel's characteristics and sensitive to adjacent land uses and the surrounding community. It is important that the three-dimensional character of each structure be considered as it relates to the specific parcel. Design standards have been created to allow flexibility and functionality for site development of large and small tracts of land.

Corner lots at the intersection of road ROWs. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, and O.

(i)

Design intent/objective. These parcels shall be designed to emphasize their location while maintaining safe visibility triangles for ingress and egress. Buildings and structures on comer lots shall be designed with additional embellishments to emphasize their location as gateways and transition points within the district.

(ii)

Inclusion of anyone of the following criteria shall fulfill this requirement:

• Developments or buildings may utilize a corner tower element.

• A landscape mass [minimum four trees of overall height at planting of 18 feet and 100 square feet of landscaping at base of landscape mass] may be planted at the comer to create a landscaped tower. Landscape markers [minimum of four and not less than six feet in height] may be utilized.

A hardscape structure like a trellis or a monument sign with dimensional qualities that are greater than three inches for a minimum of 15 percent of the road faced signage (meeting county standards) located in the comer to create a threshold element, may be incorporated at the corner creating a landmark.

(iii)

Exceptions. Development of individual lots within a platted subdivision will not be required to meet the project entryway requirements contained in this section provided further; that each entryway into the platted subdivision provides a gateway feature that meets the design intent/objective and criteria contained in subsection T(g)(9)a. b.

Buildings along roads that are within 300 feet of public/private ROW of a street, road, highway, or pedestrian trail. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

(i)

Design intent/objective. To frame major commercial and industrial roadways, thus creating boulevards and gateways into and out of the community.

(ii)

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

Must provide one additional building design element from the design elements contained in subsection T(g)(37)b.

Must provide additional landscaping along the roadway consisting of a simple hedgerow.

(13)

General parking requirements. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR I. D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To provide for off-street parking facilities that are attractively designed, well maintained, safe, and unobtrusive to the adjacent properties. The standards for parking are intended to ensure adequate off-street parking and loading facilities are provided for all potential uses. In addition, these standards are intended to ensure off-street parking is designed in a manner that is easily accessible, incorporating barrier free design, and access for emergency vehicles.

Conformity to standards. While the parking requirements provided herein are generally consistent with the requirements of the zoning ordinance, changes have been made to more fully respond to specific uses.

Applicability. The following standards shall apply to all off-street parking facilities within the PAMOD district. All proposed development shall be evaluated against the parking requirements set forth in this section. References to spaces per square foot are to be computed on the basis of the existing county standards. (Zoning Ordinance).

(i)

Minimum and maximum parking and loading calculation. Minimum off-street parking and loading spaces requirements are outlined in article VII of the zoning ordinance. Maximum number of parking spaces for commercial, governmental, and office use shall not exceed 20 percent over the required minimum without an approved variance. Variances shall only be granted through the provision of an increase in landscaping.

(ii)

Multiple uses/mixed uses/TND's. Where there is a combination of uses on one lot, the number of required spaces shall be the sum of those required for each use. Fractional parking space requirements shall be rounded up to the closest whole number per each use and then totaled per lot. If the uses do not operate simultaneously, the required number of spaces may be determined by a shared parking analysis provided by the developer.

(iii)

On-site maneuvering. All spaces within a parking facility shall be accessible without re-entering the public and non-public ROW.

(iv)

Stall striping. All parking and loading areas shall be paved and adequately marked by paint or means integral to the pavement design, or by other methods acceptable to the Paulding County DOT Director.

(v)

Large vehicles. Parking areas for oversized (utility, commercial, and recreational type) vehicles shall be sized and configured so that they can be parked and maneuvered without adversely affecting safe vehicular or pedestrian movement.

(vi)

Curbs, overhangs, and wheel stops. The use of continuous concrete curbs with or without curb stops, separating parking from landscaping is required. The two-foot overhang shall not diminish the required landscape setback.

(vii)

Parking area landscaping. Except as otherwise exempt or amended in this section, the provisions of the Paulding County Zoning Ordinance standards (highway overlay district) shall apply to parking area landscaping.

(viii)

Landscape islands. All internal and terminus islands shall be a minimum of ten feet in width and 18 feet in length.

(ix)

Parking lighting. All parking areas shall be illuminated. Such lighting shall not cast glare onto adjacent streets, into the air space above the light fixture with a 90 degree cut off or onto adjacent properties, in accordance with the lighting standards contained herein. Lighting and landscape plans shall coordinate to avoid conflicts.

*Excluding onsite parking when located in an airport service function area. Airport service function areas shall be exempt from this requirement when it is demonstrated that satisfaction of such requirement will interfere with the ability of aircraft to traverse an airport service function area.

The above parking standards may be varied through an administrative variance process with an explanation and documentation that the intent of this ordinance will be upheld.

(14)

Specific parking requirements. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories as indicated.

Design intent/objective. To create attractive parking areas that can provide convenient and safe movement of vehicular, bicycles and pedestrian traffic.

Parking for multi-use/mixed use occupancy developments. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR and O. Multi use/Mixed occupancy developments/TND's shall be designed to adhere to the following standards:

(i)

Parking design (angle of parking) shall be unified except at perimeter areas which may utilize for one row deep a different angle to maximize the parking design of the lot.

(ii)

All parking lots shall be interconnected.

Parking structures. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

(i)

Design intent/objective. Parking beneath buildings or in parking structures, if proposed, must be carefully integrated into the architectural and landscape design of a development.

(ii)

Standards. The following design standards shall apply to all above ground parking structures:

• Corners of the building shall not be open;

• Decorative metal grille work of similar detailing which provides texture and partially and/or fully covers the parking structure's opening(s);

• Structure shall be designed so as to be compatible and of equal or greater detail as the primary building that it will serve.

Carport standards. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

(i)

Design intent/objective. Covered parking (carport), if proposed, must be carefully integrated into the design of the building when located within the front of the property.

(ii)

Standards. The following design standards shall apply to all carports:

• Roof material and detailing shall be consistent with that of the main building and or utilize a pitched roof system with a minimum of 3/12 pitch.

• Vertical supports shall be a minimum of six inches.

• Similar materials/colors and details shall be used on the vertical support structure of the carport as the main building.

• Must meet base zoning district or low density quality overlay district standards for residential dwellings.

(15)

Lighting standards. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. Lighting shall be designed to provide safe, convenient, and efficient illumination for pedestrians and vehicles. Lighting shall be designed in a consistent and coordinated manner for an entire development site. The lighting and lighting fixtures shall be integrated and designed so as to enhance the visual appearance of the community or blend into the landscaping.

Shielding standards. Lighting shall be designed so as to prevent direct glare, light spillage and hazardous interference with automotive, aircraft, and pedestrian traffic on adjacent streets, and all adjacent properties and air flight patterns. Lighting shall not exceed a 90 degree cut off.

Fixture height. Lighting fixture shall not exceed a height of 30 feet.

Design standards. Lighting shall be used to accent key architectural elements and/or to emphasize landscape features. Light fixtures shall be designed as an integral design element that complements the design of a development through style, or by blending into the landscape material. Bright colors such as primary and secondary colors including white are prohibited for use for light poles. Raw metal and raw concrete poles are prohibited and must be finished with a coating approved by the community development director.

(16)

Service function areas. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, and O.

Design intent/objective. To visually diminish service related functions that may deter from the streetscape, landscape and/or the overall district's image, in a safe and effective manner.

Standard. All service areas shall be screened from public view with a wall and/or landscaping consisting of a minimum Type B buffer with a minimum width of ten feet.

(17)

Screening walls and fences. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories as indicated.

Design intent/objective. Fencing and screening treatments shall be an integral part of the overall building and landscape design when in view [within 500 feet] from a road ROW. While landscaping may be used as an acceptable screen for passenger vehicles, landscaping alone is not acceptable to screen service equipment when within 100 feet of a road ROW.

Materials and construction. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Screen walls, security fences, and retaining walls shall be constructed of durable materials. The following are acceptable materials for fencing (per community development department approval):

Painted wrought iron or aluminum, split face masonry, plaster coated or textured finished concrete block, tilt-up concrete walls, with a decorative finish, black or dark green vinyl coated chain link within a landscaping buffer of type "A" or better is acceptable.

Bollards may only be used as perimeter fencing provided it is painted dark green or black and is intermixed with a double row landscape hedge.

Prohibited materials.

(i)

The following materials are prohibited for fencing for developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A, when such fencing is within 500 feet of a road ROW or pedestrian way:

• Bare metal chain link.

• Barbed or razor wire toppings.

(ii)

The following materials are strictly prohibited:

• Wood fencing,

• Bare metal chain link with slats.

*Airport service function areas shall be exempt from this prohibition.

*Barbed or razor wire toppings are not permitted anywhere in this district unless utilized with a prison/jail type of facility, or unless it is barbed wire being used by the Paulding County Airport Authority for an airport service function area, or unless the barbed wire being used for security purposes (for barbed wire being used for security purposes, an applicant for a proposed development shall be required to provide evidence satisfactory to the airport director and planning and zoning manager that the use of barbed wire is necessary for such security purposes and that no other material would suffice).

Screen wall placement. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Screen walls, fences, and retaining walls shall observe the parking setback requirements along road ROWs. Perimeter landscape requirements remain in effect even within or adjacent to the screened portion of a development along internal property lines.

Retaining walls. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Retaining walls visible from any road ROW shall not exceed six feet in height. Grade changes that require retaining walls exceeding this height must be terraced with a maximum three-foot clear separation between each wall. The following are acceptable materials for retaining walls (community development department approval must be obtained):

• Split face masonry,

• Plaster coated or textured finished concrete block

• Tilt-up concrete walls, with a decorative finish,

• Landscaping timbers.

(18)

Loading and service areas. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, L D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To diminish both the visual and noise pollution that these facilities can create.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• Service and loading areas, including overhead doors, shall observe the vehicular area setback requirements.

• When a loading area is facing a road ROW, a landscape buffer, Type B, must be provided.

• Loading areas more than 250 feet from a road ROW may utilize a Type A buffer.

• Service and loading areas shall be designed to accommodate all backing and maneuvering on-site without encroachment into a road travel lane.

(19)

Outdoor storage. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A, and shall not apply to temporary outdoor storage, which is outdoor storage that does not exceed 120 days within a calendar year.

Design intent/objective. Outdoor storage shall be permitted only when completely screened with 100 percent opacity from eyelevel view or when outside storage areas are more than 500 feet from a road ROW.

Screening criteria. See subsection (17) governing screened walls and fences.

Commercial vehicles. All commercial/utility vehicles stored on-site must be inside a closed building or within a screened portion of the site. It is understood that complete truck screening is impractical. Partial screening up to the eight foot level is sufficient. See subsection (17) governing screen walls and fences.

Aircraft parking or storage are excluded from this requirement.

(20)

Refuse storage and collection areas. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To provide aesthetically inoffensive and completely screened refuse storage and collection areas.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• Refuse storage and collection areas shall be fully enclosed.

• Enclosures shall be constructed and finished to match the primary building's design, and painted the same base color as the main building.

• Enclosures shall be provided with opaque, painted steel, aluminum or wood gates and designed to be subject to abuse without short-term deterioration.

Placement. See subsection (17) governing screened walls and fences.

(21)

Mechanical equipment screening. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. Exterior components, whether roof or ground mounted, shall be screened from ground view on all sides by a screening device, such as a screen wall or parapet wall that shall be aesthetically compatible with the design of the building or blend into the landscape.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• Equipment screening shall be at least the height of the exterior components to be screened.

• Equipment screening should occur as monolithic unit(s) versus several small individual screens.

Screens of the same material or cladding of the building directly linked to the building form itself are appropriate screening examples.

• Expanded metal lath and chain links are not acceptable equipment screening materials. See walls and fences for appropriate screening material based on distance.

• Roof access ladders shall be located internally on all buildings.

Screening certification on plans. To ensure that all roof-mounted equipment is screened from public view, such screening shall be illustrated on the elevations by "dotted lines" to show that the parapet wall or other proposed method of screening is effective.

(22)

Utilities and communication devices. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. The design objectives for utilities are to incorporate utility structures and apparatuses into the parcel/building in a visually unobtrusive manner.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

(i)

Electrical equipment. Electrical equipment shall be mounted on the interior of a building wherever practical. When interior mounting is not practical, such equipment shall be located along the side or rear of a building shielded from public view with either a wall, landscaping, or by the building itself. Such equipment must be included on the development plans submitted to the county.

(ii)

Antennae and dishes. Antennas and satellite dishes, if provided, must be shown on the plans submitted to the county. In all cases, these devices are to be located in unobtrusive locations. Ground mounting for satellite dishes is preferred. Where ground mounted, these devices shall be buffered by landscape or screening so as not to be seen.

(iii)

Transformers. On-site transformers shall be screened from street view with landscape and other materials acceptable to the appropriate utility company. Where at all possible, transformers should be located in a visually unobtrusive portion of the site.

(iv)

Backflow prevention devices. All backflow prevention devices, including fire sprinkler connections and above grade utility connections, shall be screened by landscaping and painted, when allowed by code, so as to blend in with their adjacent background. Approximate locations for these various elements shall be shown on plans submitted to the county.

(v)

Fire sprinklers. Fire sprinkler valves, gongs and detector checks shall be placed to visually minimize their presence from view. Approximate locations for these various elements shall be shown on plans submitted to the county for review.

(23)

Environmental control. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, and O.

Design intent/objective. To ensure that non-residential uses within the PAMOD district do not become a nuisance to adjacent properties within or around the PAMOD district.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• All non-residential activities shall be performed or carried out entirely within a building or a screened portion of the site so that the operations and uses do not cause or produce nuisances for, or visual distraction to, adjacent uses through noise, air born particles, smell(s), or vibration. This standard shall not apply to excavation activities. This standard shall not apply to aircraft maintenance and repair activities when such activities take place within the airport service function area.

• The burden shall be on the applicant to clearly demonstrate how a proposed development will comply with this standard. The planning and zoning manager may withhold approval of a development until such time as he/she is satisfied that a proposed use will not create a nuisance.

(24)

Pedestrian walkways. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, and O.

Design intent/objective. All site layouts shall be designed to direct people and vehicles through the site in a safe manner that considers vehicle and pedestrian circulation. Clear, logical, and identifiable circulation paths shall be provided for both vehicles and pedestrians. Non-intuitive circulation schemes and lengthy dead-end parking arrangements will generally not be acceptable. Pedestrian paths shall be provided from the building entry(s) to surrounding streets, external sidewalks, and out parcels. Pedestrian ways shall be clearly defined, separate and apart from vehicular traffic circulation on site. Pedestrian ways shall be designed to provide access between parking and the building entrance(s) in a coordinated and safe manner. Pedestrian ways may be incorporated into a required landscape perimeter buffer, provided said buffer is not less than ten feet in width on average. Shared pedestrian walkways are encouraged between adjacent commercial developments.

Criteria. Each development shall provide a direct pedestrian link onto the site from all pedestrian trail/sidewalk systems. Each link shall meet the following standards:

• Minimum ratios. Pedestrian ways shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one per vehicular entrance.

• Minimum dimensions. Pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum five feet wide.

• Materials. Pedestrian walkways shall be constructed of materials consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines, Section 4.5, including, specialty pavers, and concrete, colored concrete or stamped pattern concrete.

• Shade. Pedestrian walkways shall provide intermittent shaded areas when the walkway exceeds 100 linear feet. Shade may consist of canopy trees.

• Pedestrian crosswalks at building perimeter. Building perimeter crosswalks shall be designed and coordinated to move people safely from building to parking area and vice versa.

(25)

Drainage. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A. The provisions contained in this subsection shall not apply, however, to lakes or drainage facilities in existence as of the effective date of the ordinance adopting this subsection that are incorporated as part of a development's stormwater management system.

Design intent/objective. To provide safe and efficient stormwater drainage that blends into the community and serves multiple functions as open space and landscape amenities. Care shall be taken so that these features do not attract wildlife when located in close proximity to aviation use.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• All stormwater management retention/detention areas, whether wet or dry, greater than five feet in width and longer than 15 feet, shall be designed to appear natural by having offsets in the edge alignment that do not create straight lines and/or hard comers.

• Landscaping in association with retention/detention areas shall be of plant materials which provide minimal forage value to wildlife. The sides of wet retention ponds shall be sloped so as discourage the establishment of littoral zones.

(26)

Landscaping. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To provide enhanced landscaping within the vehicular and pedestrian use areas of buildings and developments. Such landscaping is intended to enhance the visual experience of the motoring and pedestrian public, commonly referred to as the "streetscape" while adhering to the purpose and intent set forth in this ordinance. Landscaping should be used to enhance and complement the site design and building.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• All landscaping for parking areas shall comply with the provisions in section (14) and article VII of the zoning ordinance, except as modified herein.

• Trees in vehicular use areas shall be a minimum of ten feet in height with a four-foot spread and a two-inch caliper and shall have a clear trunk area to a height of four feet.

• Shrubs shall be a minimum of 24 inches in height at planting, and spaced 24 inches to 36 inches on center.

• The first row of landscape islands located closest to the building front and sides shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs and groundcover (sod).

*Airport service function areas shall be exempt from any requirement of this subsection when it is demonstrated that satisfaction of such requirement will interfere with the ability of aircraft to traverse an airport service function area.

(27)

Building perimeter plantings. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. Perimeter plantings are to be provided around the building to soften the hard lines of the structure with landscaping.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply.

• Perimeter landscape plantings shall be located adjacent to the primary building façade to the maximum extent possible, including building entrance areas, plazas, and courtyards. These areas shall be landscaped with any combination of trees, shrubs and ground covers (sod).

• The building perimeter shall be planted in the amount of 100 square feet of planting area per 1,500 square feet of gross building ground floor area. Planting areas shall be raised or ground level and be a minimum of eight feet wide. Seating courtyards, eating areas and plazas may be incorporated within the planting areas.

Excluding the portion of the building(s) consisting of distribution.

Airport service function areas shall be exempt from any requirement of this subsection when it is demonstrated that satisfaction of such requirement will interfere with the ability of aircraft to traverse an airport service function area.

(28)

Satellite and outparcel buildings. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, and O.

Design intent/objective. To ensure consistent design among buildings and individual development sites within a project under unified control.

Criteria. Detached and satellite buildings shall, at a minimum share three of the following elements as the main building:

• Roof material

• Roof pitch/design

• Roof color

• Building wall material

• Building accent material

• Same building base color

• Window design

• Detail at windows

• Detail at fascia or parapet

• Column details

• Detail at eaves

(29)

Building design. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. Each development typically adopts a design style and modifies it to its own particular needs. A development's appearance must be considered in terms of basic massing, shape and character versus an attempt to mimic a particular style's commonly perceived details and ornaments. Design elements throughout a development must be consistent with the nature of the chosen style and building materials selected. Building design should endeavor to adhere to the classical principles of design and avoid clichés, overly complex or garish motifs, while seeking to invoke a "timeless" quality. Green Building design is also an important aspect to the overall building scheme. Leed Green Building standards may be applied.

Criteria. All primary facades of a building shall be consistent in architectural detailing with respect to architectural design treatments.

(30)

Building massing and form. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To enhance the attractiveness of the streetscape and the built environment of the PAMOD district. Buildings shall have design features and patterns that provide visual interest at the scale of the pedestrian and the motorist; reduce massing aesthetic, and be site responsive. Facades shall be articulated to reduce the mass/scale and uniform monolithic appearance of large unadorned walls when in view of the general public, while providing visual interest that will be consistent with the district's vision. Articulation is accomplished by varying the building's mass in height and width so that it appears to be divided into distinct massing elements and details that can be perceived at the scale of the pedestrian and the motorist entering the site. Building massing shall possess a balance in form and composition. Large, flat, non-articulated building elevations or long undifferentiated walls are not permitted.

Criteria. Exterior facades shall comply with the following standards:

• No horizontal length or uninterrupted curve of a building facade shall exceed 100 linear feet. For buildings with arcades, no horizontal length or uninterrupted curve of a building facade shall exceed 120 feet, varied lengths are desirable. Projections and recesses shall have a minimum depth of three feet with 25 percent of these having a varied length with a minimum differential of one foot.

• Exterior wall planes shall not constitute more than 50 percent of each affected ground floor facade. The wall plane shall be measured at one foot off the exterior wall surface on each side of the wall.

• Primary facades on the ground floor shall have features along a minimum of 50 percent of their horizontal length per affected side and may include: arcades, minimum of eight feet clear in width; display windows; entry areas; or other such devices. Awnings are excluded from this calculation unless associated with windows/doors and are in increments of ten feet or less.

These requirements are only required when the building is within 500 feet of a road ROW.

Airport service function areas shall be exempt from this provision.

Metal, stucco, efis are only allowed as accent material and requires planning and zoning division approval.

(31)

Building entrances. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To ensure that a structure's design clearly indicates the primary building entrance. Primary building entrances should be obvious. A clearly defined primary pedestrian entry linking to an enhanced hardscaped foreground is required for each building. Entrances are to be integrated into a comprehensive design style for the development. Entryway design elements and variations are intended to give orientation and protection from the elements.

Building orientation. The principal public entrance shall face the primary collector or arterial street when the property is situated along a road ROW. Additional entrances and windows adjacent to additional abutting rights-of-way or adjacent buildings are encouraged.

Consistency. Design features used to emphasize building entrances require integration into the overall building design. Elements that appear "tacked on" will not be approved. A tacked on element shall be defined as an element without a minimum dimension of two feet from the adjacent facade.

Configuration. A relationship between the site and each building shall be firmly established. Site features that create a link to the building and develop a sense of place must be integrated into every development. Appropriate examples include:

• Entry areas differentiated by enhanced hardscape areas, framed by special planters and plantings, trellised entry courts, and/or architectural building forms.

• Recesses and overhands appropriate to the specifics of the site.

• Clear linkage to the pedestrian sidewalk system is required.

Inappropriate examples include:

• A primary building entry served solely by a narrow sidewalk that can only be reached by walking between a row of parked cars.

• A primary building entry as a non-recessed doorway within a glass wall.

• An entry into which a narrow walkway abruptly dead-ends.

(32)

Building materials and colors. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A, and as otherwise noted.

Design intent/objective. To provide aesthetically pleasing building exteriors. Colors and materials can contribute significantly to the visual impact of a building in either a positive or negative way. Material and colors shall be well designed and integrated into a comprehensive design style for the building. Exterior materials selected for a building should be consistently applied or linked throughout a specific development including auxiliary structures.

Exterior building materials standards. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to exterior building materials standards for developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

(i)

Predominant exterior building materials shall include, but are not limited to:

• Brick;

• Tinted, textured, other than smooth or ribbed, concrete masonry units;

• Stucco, efis as an accent only per planning and zoning division approval;

• Vinyl as an accent only per planning and zoning division approval;

• Wood (wood exterior components must have planning and zoning approval);

• Stone; and

• Tilt up walls.

(ii)

Predominant exterior building materials that are prohibited include:

• Plastic siding;

• Wall tile;

• Metal

• Smooth or rib faced concrete block; and

• GLASS BOXES: Monolithic glazing may be used in special applications, but should be avoided as a singular design theme. Nonarticulated "Glass Box" designs will not be allowed.

(iii)

Metal airport buildings, hangars and accessory structures as allowed only with approval of the airport authority.

Predominant exterior colors. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to predominant exterior colors for developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

(i)

Design intent/objective. Building colors should reflect or complement the natural background environment. Colors should blend, rather than clash, with this natural setting. Good design will provide the quality and character of the buildings; therefore, it should not be necessary to have colors provide identification or dominance.

(ii)

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

• The use of primary and secondary metallic, bright orange, pink, lime green, bright yellow, purple, violet, black, or florescent colors is prohibited as the predominant building color(s).

• Building trim and accent areas may feature any color(s), limited to ten percent of the affected facade segment, with a maximum trim height of 24 inches total for its shortest distance.

• Neon or neon type tubing shall be prohibited on the outside of the building or used to outline windows or doors openings.

(33)

Roof design. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. Roof features should be in scale with the building's mass and complement the character of adjoining and/or adjacent buildings and neighborhoods. Variations in rooflines shall be used to add interest to, and reduce the massing of buildings.

Roofing material shall be of durable, high quality construction and material to enhance the appearance and attractiveness of the district.

Criteria. To fulfill this objective, roofs shall incorporate least three of the following criteria:

• Parapets that conceal flat roofs;

• Overhanging eaves that are greater than l' -6" where overhanging eaves are used;

• Fascia of eight inches or greater where overhanging eaves are used;

• Three or more roof slope planes;

• Tile roof;

• Metal roof;

• Combination of roofs (i.e.. flat and a pitched roof);

• A tower element;

• Dormer;

• Copula element;

• Covered entry projection;

• Clear story element(s);

• More than five changes in the roof height;

• Decorative cornice or banding greater than six inches in width; or

• Awnings.

Airport service function areas shall be exempt from this provision.

(34)

Roof edge and parapet treatment. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, and O.

Design intent/objective. To add variety to a development by providing for variations in the edge of the roof condition.

Criteria. To meet this objective, the roof edge and or parapet shall, at a minimum of two locations, have a vertical change from the dominant roof condition for a minimum of three feet. At least one location of such change shall be located on a primary facade adjacent to a collector or arterial right-of-way.

(35)

Prohibited roof types and material/s. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To create a minimum standard for the roof materials in the district.

The following of types and materials are prohibited:

• Asphalt shingles, except laminated, 320 pound, 30 year architectural grade asphalt shingles or better;

• Roofs pitches of less than 2:12 without a parapet wall on three sides;

• Backlit awnings used as a mansard or roof.

Airport service function areas shall be exempt from this provision.

(36)

Wall openings and attachments. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. Openings must be carefully composed to complement a building's basic solid massing.

Criteria. The following standards shall apply:

(i)

Openings. Windows, doors, arcades and other openings in the façade shall be squared or vertical in proportion. Arched windows shall be approved as a window or door type provided they are square or vertical in their overall proportions. A minimum of 15 percent of an elevation width facing a ROW shall provide some form of openings unless a buffer or berm covers the area.

(ii)

Shutters. Shutters shall be sized and shaped to match the opening to which they are attached.

(iii)

Awnings. Awnings shall not have a bottom soffit panel nor shall they be backlit. Awnings shall be sized to match the window or door openings to which they correspond, and shall not extend more than one foot on either side of the opening, or the outer and inner edge of the building. Finally, awnings shall not be used at the corner of buildings to transition from one façade to the next.

(37)

Overall project standard. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR, I. D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To provide minimum standards for the overall design of developments in the PAMOD district.

Design elements. The elements listed below are to be integral parts of the building's exterior facade and shall be integrated into the overall design style. These elements shall not be superficially applied trim, graphics, or paint. CR or 0 uses must incorporate a minimum of four from the list below, while I, D, and A uses must provide a minimum of three from the list below.

• Decorative landscape planters or planting areas, a minimum of five (5) feet wide and ten feet long located within 50 feet of the entry of the building;

• Canopies or porticos, integrated with the building's massing and style;

• Overhangs (minimum of 1' 6");

• Arcades, minimum of eight feet clear in width;

• Sculptured artwork;

• Raised cornice parapet over door;

• Shutters;

• Awnings;

• Peaked roof forms;

• Arches;

• Water element(s), 150 square feet minimum area;

• Ornamental and structural details, other than cornice; which is integrated into the building structure and overall design;

• Exterior window trim or detail;

• Clock or bell towers;

• Integration of specialty pavers, or stamped concrete along the building's walkway. Said treatment shall constitute a minimum of 60 percent of walkway area;

• Banding;

• Expression of architectural or structural, through a change in plane no less than 12 inches in width, such as a reveal, an offset, or a projecting rib;

• Pattern change;

• Color change;

• Texture change;

• Material module change;

(38)

Blank wall areas. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories CR I, D, 0, and A.

Design intent/objective. To provide options to reduce the impact of large walls which, if left blank, detract from a site's appearance.

Treatment options. When a blank wall greater than 20 feet in the vertical direction and 20 feet in horizontal direction is located adjacent to a road ROW, one of the following options must provided:

• A Type B buffer in front of the wall to mitigate its impact on the district.

• Additional design elements as approved by the planning and zoning division manager which break up the wall including landscape material.

Exceptions. Development of individual lots within a platted subdivision will not be required to meet the blank wall area treatment requirements contained in this section, provided the platted subdivision contains a perimeter screen around the entire perimeter of the subdivision.

(39)

Miscellaneous structures. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in all categories, as applicable.

Outside play structures. Outside play structures not associated with a public type park shall not exceed 50 percent of coverage along the affected facade. No portion of any play structure located between the front building line and any adjacent ROW shall exceed a height of 12 feet. In all other cases, no portion of any play structure shall exceed a maximum height of 16 feet.

Drive through windows. Drive through windows and lanes are prohibited from being placed between a primary collector or arterial and the associated building, unless a Type B landscape buffer is installed and maintained along the entire length of the drive through lane, between the drive through lane and the adjacent ROW, or a permanent covered structure, other than awning/canvas type structure(s) extending the width of the drive and covering the service window(s), which is integrated structurally and architecturally into the design and massing of the building.

(40)

Reserved.

(41)

Internal and road access management. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to developments in categories as indicated.

Design intent/objective. To create a functional transportation system within the district and to raise the design standard to the median acceptable use which is safe for vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic.

Road access management. The provisions contained in this subsection apply to road access management for developments in categories CR, I, D, 0, and A.

(i)

Criteria. Any development shall provide minimal curb cuts on the roads while providing shared access to adjacent properties when possible. Taxiways for aeronautical uses are exempt from these standards. New roads in the district meeting a collector standard shall be a divided roadway with a raised landscape median no less than 12 feet in width. All streets, as defined in the Paulding County Comprehensive Transportation Plan and Paulding County Development Regulations, must adhere to these plans.

(h)

Site plan approval process for developments within the district. Except for the changes noted below. Development proposals within the PAMOD district shall be subject to the provisions set forth by the Paulding County Development Regulations and Zoning Ordinance.

(1)

The thresholds for development requiring site plan review and approval are as follows:

No plan review is required of residential developments of three lots or less.

Any new building additions or expansion of less than 2,500 square feet. (Larger additions may be exempt from the plan review process with approval of the community development director or his/her designee.

(2)

Status of site plan approvals. When rendering a decision on a site plan, the county shall attach appropriate conditions of approval based on federal, state or local requirements, regulations, statutes, laws, codes or ordinances or comprehensive plans.

Preliminary site plan approval shall be valid for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance of such approval and within which application for final approval must be filed with the community development department. A one-time extension of 12 months may be granted by the community development director upon filing such request in writing a minimum of one month prior to the expiration date of the preliminary plans.

Final site plan approval shall be valid for a period of 24 months from the issuance of such approval. A one-time extension of 12 months may be granted by the community development director upon filing such request in writing a minimum of one month prior to the expiration date.

(i)

Temporary or seasonal sales. Temporary or seasonal sales are allowed along the highway corridor on a case-by-case basis for a maximum of four-times per year with written approval from the director of community development for a maximum of 30 days. Request for temporary or seasonal sales shall be made in writing accompanied by a recorded plat of the site and written permission by the property owner to the director of community development. A Paulding County business license is required of all approved temporary or seasonal sales.

(j)

Severability. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of these sections of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision and such holding shall not effect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance and shall not be so construed as to render invalid or unconstitutional the remaining provisions of this ordinance.

Note— Reserved. This portion (Exhibit B) of the Paulding Airport Master Overlay District (PAMOD) is reserved for photographic and/or other visual aids or schematics, which are intended to demonstrate overlay designs and standards.

(Res. No. 08-25, § 1(Exh. A), 9-23-2008; Res. No. 10-07, § 6, 5-25-2010)

                    
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