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Section 22-106 Schedule of permitted uses.
(a) Table of permitted uses. Within the various zoning districts as indicated on the comprehensive zoning map Thomasville, Georgia, no building, structure, or land shall be constructed, erected, altered, or used except as indicated in the following schedules.
(b) Uses permitted by right. Uses permitted as a matter of right are indicated on the following schedule.
(c) Conditional uses. Uses permitted only after special review and approval of the city council and planning commission (see section 22-382) are indicated on the following schedule by the letters "CU".
RESIDENTIAL AND RELATED USES
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OR USES A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; M-1; MH; R-TH; R-CD
BED AND BREAKFAST HOMESTAY A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; MH; R-TH; R-CD
BOARDING OR ROOMING HOUSE CU ONLY in R-2; CI-A, C-1;C-2, M.
(a) PERSONAL CARE HOME (family) limited to not more than 6 persons in a residential zoning district and meet parking requirements as listed in the City of Thomasville zoning ordinances R-2A; R-2; C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
(b) PERSONAL CARE HOME (group) limited to not more than 16 persons in a residential zoning district and meet the parking and landscaping requirements as listed in the City of Thomasville zoning ordinances. minimum lot size in a residential zoning district is 15,000 sq.ft. R-2A; R-2; C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
(c) INSTITUTIONAL CARE (Group) housing for more than 16 persons on a 24 hour basis; meet the parking and landscaping requirements as listed in the City of Thomasville C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
CHURCH OR OTHER PLACE OF WORSHIP, including Sunday school buildings, parish houses, convents, nursery schools, kindergarten, and other related uses on the same premises and operated by the church provided that within an A, R-1A, R-1B, R-1, R-2, R-2A, and C-1A, the lot size shall be no less than two (2) acres R-2; C-1A; C-1; C-2; M; with CU only in A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; TND
CONDOMINIUM Developer must produce, to the satisfaction of the City, documentation that requirements of the State of Georgia for establishment of a condominium development have been met before issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. This requirement shall apply to new construction and to any proposed conversion from apartments to condominiums CU ONLY IN R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; R-TH; R-CD
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; MH; R-TH; R-CD
DWELLING, MULTI-FAMILY R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2
FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES, located on a major or secondary street as specified on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan of Thomasville, Georgia R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M with CU only in A
GARAGE APARTMENT, provided no more than one (1) shall be permitted on a lot with another dwelling and provided such shall be permitted only within a rear yard and provided that the lot on which such use is to be established meets the minimum lot area requirements for two-family dwelling R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2
GUEST QUARTERS OR SERVANT QUARTERS, provided no more than one (1) shall be permitted on a lot with another dwelling and provided such shall be permitted only within a rear yard and providedthat the lot on which such use is to be established meets the minimum lot area requirements for a two (2) family dwelling and provided further that said property is not used as rental property A; R-1A
HOME OCCUPATION R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
MANUFACTURED HOUSING SUBDIVISION MH
PUBLIC OWNED RECREATION CENTERS, Y.M.C.A., AND INSTITUTIONS OF A SIMILAR NATURE C-1; C-2;M AND CU ONLY IN A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; TND
RECREATION VEHICLE PARKS CU ONLY IN A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
SCHOOLS, ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE C-1; C-2;M AND CU ONLY IN A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A;
SCHOOLS, KINDERGARTEN, provided that : (a) Off-street loading and unloading spaces are supplied; and, (b) At least one hundred (100) square feet of outdoor play area is supplied for each child accompanied; and (c) The entire play area is enclosed by a fence having a minimum height of four (4) feet and constructed in such a manner that maximum safety to the children is ensured. C-1; C-2;M AND CU ONLY IN A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A;
BUSINESS USES
AMBULANCE SERVICE OR RESCUE SQUAD C1-A; C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN R-2, TND
AMUSEMENT OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES (COMMERCIAL), carried on outside a building such as a golf or baseball driving range, miniature golf course, softball field, and uses of similar nature C-1; C-2; M; MH CU ONLY IN R-TH; R-CD
AMUSEMENT OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES (COMMERCIAL), carried on wholly within a building, such as cinema, theater, auditorium and uses of a similar nature C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
ANIMAL HOSPITAL, COMMERCIAL KENNELS, VETERINARY CLINIC OR ANIMAL BOARDING PLACE, located at least two hundred (200) feet from the nearest residential zoned district C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
ART STUDIO C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN C-1A
AUTOMOBILE, TRUCK, FARM EQUIPMENT, OR MOTORCYCLE SALES, REPAIR OF UPHOLSTERY; AUTO WASHETERIA, PAINT SHOPS, OR TIRE RECAPPING (Including rebuilding or parts or sales of parts and equipment indoors only, no outside storage of equipment or parts except for M district) C-1; C-2; M
AUTOMOBILE PARKING LOT OR PARKING GARAGE (COMMERCIAL) C-1; C-2; M;
BAKERY C-1; C-2; M;
BANKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Off-street parking requirements may be supplemented in R-2 zones provided that: (a) The parking lot is located within four hundred (400) feet of the property upon which the principal building is located on; and (b) Not more than fifty (50) percent of the required off-street parking shall be located in a R-2 zone C-1A; C-1; C-2; M;
BARBER OR BEAUTY SHOP C-1A; C-1; C-2; M; CU ONLY IN TND
BARNS,SILOS,AND FARM BUILDINGS A
BOOKBINDING, PRINTING, ENGRAVING, BLUEPRINTING, PHOTOSTATING, OR LETTER SHOP C-1; C-2; M
BUILDING CONTRACTOR AND RELATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SALE AND STORAGE OF BUILDING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, provided there shall be no outside storage of equipment or materials on the premises within any district other than an M district M ; CU ONLY IN C-2
BUSINESS SCHOOLS C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
CLOTHING AND DRY GOODS STORES, including shoe stores, men's shops, women's shops, variety stores and stores of a similar nature C-1; C-2; M; CU ONLY IN C-1A, TND
CLUBS OR LODGES (PRIVATE) C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES, including dormitories and fraternity or sorority houses if located on main campus MH CU ONLY IN A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; R-TH; R-CD
CULTURAL FACILITIES, libraries, museums, and similar facilities C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
DANCE SCHOOL OR STUDIO C-1; C-2; M
DEPARTMENT STORES C-1; C-2; M
DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS C-1; C-2; M
DRIVE-IN THEATRE C-1; C-2; M
DRUG STORES C1-A; C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
ELECTRICAL REPAIR and similar repair of a heavy commercial nature C2;M
EXPERIMENTAL LABORATORY` C-1; C-2; M
FREIGHT EXPRESS OFFICE C-1; C-2; M
FARMERS MARKET M
FEED SEED, AND INSECTICIDES, AND FERTILIZER RETAIL SALES C-1; C-2; M
FLOWER SHOP (RETAIL) C-1AC-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
FLOWER SHOP (WHOLESALE) C-1; C-2; M
FOOD STORES, including retail bakeries, meat markets, dairy products, confectioner shops, liquor stores, and stores of a similar nature C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
FUNERAL HOME C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY SHOP C-1; C-2; M
GENERAL OFFICES C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
GLASS SALES AND STORAGE C-1; C-2; M
GOLF COURSE, provided that: (a) It shall be for daytime use only; and (b) All greens and fairways shall be set back at least one hundred (100) feet from any property line; and (c) All tees and structures shall meet minimum setback requirements for single-family residences within the district C-1; C-2; M; CU ONLY IN A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A
GROCERY, FRUIT, OR VEGETABLE MARKET C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
GROUP DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS C-1; C-2; CU ONLY IN R-21; R-2
GROWING OF CROPS, GARDENS (COMMERCIAL) A; C-1; C-2; M
HARDWARE APPLIANCE STORE OR ELECTRICAL C-1; C-2; M
HOME FURNISHINGS AND HARDWARE, such as appliance sales and repairs, hardware stores, paint stores, sporting goods stores, furniture stores, and stores of a similar nature C-1; C-2; M
HOSPITALS, NURSING AND SENIOR CITIZEN HOMES, provided that: (a) The lot size for hospitals and nursing homes shall be no less than eighty thousand (80,000) square feet, in area; (b)The lot size for senior citizen homes shall be no less than sixty thousand (60,000) square feet in area; (c) The setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet more than required for other structures within the same district R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
HOTELS C-1; C-2; M
JEWELRY STORE C-1; C-2; M
LABORATORY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS-MEDICAL, DENTAL R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M
LAUNDERETTE OR WASHERTERIA (Self-service laundries) C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
LIVESTOCK, such as horses, cows, chickens but not including pigs or hogs A
LOCKSMITH, GUNSMITH C-1; C-2; M
MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR SIMILAR CLINIC R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
MINI-STORAGE BUILDING provided that:
(a) a solid fence, no less than 7 feet and no more than 8 feet in height, constructed of approved materials as defined in Sec. 22-182, shall be erected so as to screen the mini-storage buildings from view. Any portion of any mini-storage building which is more than 14 feet above ground shall be required to meet the architectural standards of Sec. 22-182.
(b) a 6 foot landscaped perimeter adjacent ot the fence required in (a) above, but no farther away from the fence than 10 feet, shall be required in order to provide an additional buffer. The landscaped perimeter shall meet the following requirements: (1)the total tree requirement within the perimeter area shall be determined by using a ratio of 1 tree for each 25 linear feet of required landscape area or major portion thereof, with no less than 75% of said trees being shade trees. Said trees are not required to be equally spaced 25 feet apart. Creative design and spacing is encouraged. All trees shall be provided at least 100 square feet of planting area each. (2) Grass or other ground cover shall be placed on all areas within the perimeter landscape area not occupied by other landscape materials or permitted access ways. A list of approved planting materials for ground cover shall be maintained by the City Planning department. C-1; C-2; M
MOTELS C-1; C-2; M
MUSIC TEACHING STUDIO C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
NEIGHBORHOOD DRYCLEANING PLANTS C-1; C-2; M
NEWSPAPER OR MAGAZINE PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
NEWSPAPER STAND C-1; C-2; M
NURSERY SCHOOLS, provided that: (a) Off-street loading and unloading spaces are supplied; and (b) At least one hundred (100) feet of outdoor play area is supplied for each child accommodated; and, (c) The entire play area is enclosed by a fence having a minimum height of at least four (4) feet and constructed in such a manner that maximum safety to the children is ensured R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; CU ONLY IN TND
OFFICE EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE C-1; C-2; M
PAWN SHOPS C-1; C-2; M
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOPS, such as shoe repair, laundry pickup stations, watch repair and services of a similar nature C-1A; C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
PEST CONTROL, providing no outside storage other than within an M district C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, such as tax consultant, attorney, insurance agent, real estate agent, or engineering office R-2; C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
RADIO AND T.V. STUDIOS C-1; C-2; M
RADIO, TV, and TELE- COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS Cannot be located within (500) five hundred feet from any residential dwelling, residential or commercial zoning districts or street right-of-ways. If tower is not in use or is abandoned for 12 months, it shall be removed at the expense of the owner, and a Bond shall be posted with the City of Thomasville before the tower is erected to cover the cost of the removal. CU ONLY IN M AND M-1
RAILROAD OR BUS PASSENGER STATION C-1; C-2; M
RAILROAD FREIGHT STATION C-1; C-2; M
RESIDENTIAL MOBILE AND MODULAR HOME SALES LOT C-1; C-2; M
RESTAURANTS AND FOOD CATERING SERVICE C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
RETAIL AUTO PARTS AND TIRE STORES C-1; C-2; M
RETAIL CANDY AND ICE CREAM STORES C-1A; C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
SERVICE STATION, provided that major auto repair shall not be permitted, nor shall there be outside storage of equipment or materials other than merchandise offered for sale. C-1A; C-1; C-2; M
SHELL HOME DISPLAY YARDS C-1; C-2; M
SHOPPING CENTERS C-1; C-2; M
SMALL MOTOR REPAIR SHOPS C-1; C-2; M
SHRUBBERY SALES C-1; C-2; M
SPECIALTY SHOPS, such as novelty shops, gift shops, and stores of similar nature C-1A; C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
SWIMMING POOL (COMMERCIAL) C-1; C-2; M CU ONLY IN TND
SWIMMING POOL (RESIDENTIAL A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; R-TH; R-CD; TND
TAILOR C-1; C-2; M
TAXIDERMIST C-1; C-2; M
TAXI OFFICE C-1; C-2; M
TELEGRAPH OR MESSENGER SERVICE C-1; C-2; M
TRADE SCHOOLS C-1; C-2; M
UTILITY TRAILER RENTALS AND RENT-ALLS C-1; C-2; M
VARIETY STORE C-1; C-2; M
VEGETABLE OR FLOWER GARDENS (RESIDENTIAL) A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; MH; R-TH; R-CD, TND
VENDING MACHINES, of a size not to exceed H80", W40", D36" located out-of-doors subject to yard and setback requirements for the respective district. C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; MH
VENDING MACHINE DISTRIBUTOR C-1; C-2; M
MANUFACTURING, WHOLESALING & INDUSTRY
ACID STORAGE AND MANUFACTURING CU ONLY IN M; M-1
FEED, GRAIN, OR FERTILIZER WHOLESALING AND STORAGE M; M-1
FREEZER LOCKER SERVICE, ICE STORAGE M ; CU ONLY IN C-2
GREENHOUSE AND PLANT NURSERY (COMMERCIAL). A; C-1; C-2; M Heavy equipment allowed only in M district
HEAVY MANUFACTURING, any manufacturing, packaging, processing or handling of materials provided that any uses such as the manufacturing of cement, corrosive acids, bone distillation, drop forge industry, fat rendering, fertilizer manufacturing, organic material reduction, meat processing plants, and the like which produce noise, odors, dust, fumes, fire hazards, or other nuisance features shall be set back not less than five hundred (500) feet from any M district boundary CU ONLY IN M; M-1
JUNKYARD OR AUTO GRAVEYARD, provided that:(a) Said use shall not be located within eight hundred (800) feet of a major or secondary street as defined on the Official Street and Road Classification and Major Thoroughfare Plan, Thomasville, Georgia; (b) If within five hundred (500) feet of a public right-of-way, an eight (8) foot high solid fence or wall shall be erected to screen the storage yard from view from the street. M; CU ONLY IN C-2
LIGHT MANUFACTURING
APPLIANCE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY PLANT including the manufacturing of parts for appliances and electronic devices M; M-1; CU ONLY IN C-2
ASSEMBLY OF PRODUCTS from previously prepared materials M; M-1; CU ONLY IN C-2
BOTTLING AND CANNING PLANT M; M-1; CU ONLY IN C-2
CONSTRUCTION OF SIGNS, including painted signs C-1; C-2; M; M-1
CANNING PLANT M; M-1
CERAMIC PRODUCTS provided that kilns shall only be by gas or electricity C-2; M; M-1
COSMETIC AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS M; M-1
FOOD MANUFACTURING, but not including fish, meat products, sauerkraut, vinegar, yeast, and rendering plants M; M-1
ICE MANUFACTURING M; M-1; CU ONLY IN C-2
LAUNDRY, cleaning and dyeing plants C-1; C-2; M; M-1;
LIGHT SHEET METAL PRODUCTS such as ventilating ducts and eaves M; M-1 CU ONLY IN C-2
LUMBER YARD, COAL STORAGE YARDS, OR OTHER STORAGE NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED such yards if within an M district shall be enclosed by a fence and no storage shall be permitted outside such fence M
MACHINE SHOP and related activities M; M-1 CU ONLY IN C-2
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, toys, novelties, and similar products M; M-1 CU ONLY IN C-2
TINSMITH AND ROOFING SERVICE M; CU ONLY IN C-2
OTHER MANUFACTURING PROCESSING, packaging, or handling of a similar nature which shall not emit or produce more smoke, noise, odor, dust, vibration or fumes than the uses listed herein M; CU ONLY IN C-2
PETROLEUM BULK PLANT (storage and refining) CU ONLY IN M; M-1
PLANING OR SAW MILL M; M-1
RAILROAD CLASSIFICATION AND REPAIR YARD M; M-1
RAISING OR SALE OF LIVESTOCK (STOCK YARD) CU ONLY IN M
SANITARY FILL OR INCINERATION CU ONLY IN M ; M-1
TRUCK TERMINAL M; CU ONLY IN C-2
WAREHOUSING (Not related to sales on the premises) provided that the requirements set forth for Mini-Storage Buildings in Sec. 106 (c)(67) are met. M; M-1 CU ONLY IN C-2
WHOLESALING OF A LIGHT COMMERCIAL NATURE when operated in conjunction with or as part of a retail outlet C-1; M; M-1 CU ONLY IN C-2
WHOLESALING (Not covered in other parts of this list) M; M-1; CU ONLY IN C-1;C-
MISCELLANEOUS
ARMORIES, for meetings and training of military organizations M; CU ONLY IN C-1;C-2
CEMETERIES. Cemeteries of a conventional type and nature serving the public and administered by a church or a group serving the public for general usage and also provided that a satisfactory site plan is submitted with evidence that: (a) The proposed cemetery is reasonably compatible with the existing land use and character of the neighborhood. (b) That traffic can be handled efficiently and with respect to existing conditions. (c) That appropriate landscaping, fencing and screening can be included if required in the site review A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2;
MUNICIPAL STRUCTURES CU ONLY IN A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; M-1; MH; TND
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES including the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance for public utility purposes, of water and gas pipes, mains and conduits, electric light and electric power transmission and distribution lines, telephone and telegraph lines, oil pipe lines, sewer mains, incidental appurtenances and substation where permanent personnel will not be required A;R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; M-1; MH; TND
SATELLITE RECEIVING DISH ANTENNA. There are special requirements for satellite dish antennae. These requirements can be found in Section 22-39, standards for satellite receiving dish antennae A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; TND
TATTOO PARLORS OR STUDIOS. There are special requirements for tattoo parlors or studios which can be found in Sections 18-270 through 18-280. Tattoo parlors or studios are not allowed in any Historic District. C-1; C-2; M; M-1
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS (in conjunction with construction of a building), on a lot where construction is taking place or on adjacent lots, such temporary uses to be terminated upon completion of construction A; R-1A,B; R-1; R2-A; R-2; C1-A; C-1; C-2; M; M-1; MH; R-TH; R-CD; TND
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, but not including tents for religious meetings C-1; C-2; M
(Code 1958, § 24-8; Ord. of 2-28-72; Ord. of 4-23-73; Ord. of 1-14-74; Ord. of 4-9-79; Ord. of 7-12-82; Ord. of 1-12-87(4); Ord. of 3-22-87, § I; Ord. of 12-28-87; Ord. of 1-23-89(3); Ord. of 8-28-95, § V; Ord. of 2-23-98, § I; Ord. of 9-25-00; Ord of 11-27-00; Ord of 6-26-03; Ord of 7-14-03; Ord of 11-22-04; Ord of 2-14-05; Ord of 3-14-05; Ord of 2-13-06).
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