The Metropolitan Planning Commission requests the creation of an A-1 (Agriculture) District, including amendments to the following ordinance sections:

• Article A. (Generally)

  • Sec. 8-3002 (Definitions)

• Article B. (Zoning Districts)

  • Sec. 8-3021 (Established)

  • Sec. 8-3025(d) (Schedule of Development Standards)

  • Sec. 8-3025(b) (Provisions regarding uses in the C districts and R districts

• Article E. (Signs)

  • Sec. 8-3112(a)(2) (Sign Permits-Required; Sign Clearance and Height; Maximum Height for Freestanding Sign)

  • Sec. 8-3112(i)(6) (Sign Permits-Required; Principal Use Sign; Nonresidential Zoning Districts)

  • Sec. 8-3112(k)(3) (Sign Permits-Required; Directory Sign)

Purpose is to establish the A-1 (Agriculture) Zoning District for the City of Savannah Zoning Ordinance and to create a zoning use classification for campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks. This would create a district that collectively allows more agricultural, residential, recreational, and some accessory uses within the same district but limits retail and industrial uses. The proposed A-1 district will also incorporate certain uses that are not currently addressed in the City Zoning Ordinance; particularly campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks. 

Approval of amendments to Article A (Generally): Sec. 8-3002 (Definitions) to establish a definition for Use 32b Campground; recreational vehicle park; Article B (Zoning Districts): Sec. 8-3021 (Established) to establish an A-1 (Agriculture) zoning district; Sec. 8-3025(d) (Schedule of Development Standards) to establish development standards; Sec. 8-3025(b) (Provisions regarding uses in the C districts and R districts) to establish a list of permitted uses for the A-1 (Agriculture) zoning district.

Approval of amendments to Article E (Signs): Sec. 8-3112(a)(2) (Sign Permits-Required; Sign Clearance and Height; Maximum Height for Freestanding Sign); Sec. 8-3112(i)(6) (Sign Permits Required; Principal Use Sign; Nonresidential Zoning Districts); Sec. 8-3112(k)(3) (Sign Permits Required; Directory Sign)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of this request at its May 16, 2017 Regular Meeting.

Approval