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Henry County ULDC Draft

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Henryresident Dec 29 2025 at 12:00PM on page 144

Suggestion
It would be worth adding in a specific section for helicopters as requiring 15 acres for a helicopter landing area is very excessive even for take off and landing or emergency procedures. A normal FAA approved helicopter landing area is a space of 100 x 100 feet. Lowering this requirement to 3.5-5 acres is more reasonable.

Henryresident Dec 29 2025 at 11:52AM on page 132

Suggestion
With a restriction of 35 feet, this makes it very difficult to assemble most commercially available amateur radio towers. As tower sections are generally only available in 10 foot sections. It is of note that most if not all commercially available amateur towers come with building plans from the manufacture written by a certified engineer. Also when conducting emergency high frequency operations (HF) in support of FEMA or GEMA during an emergency, a limitation of 35 feet will not allow the apex of the antenna in common configurations to reach the optimum height for the proper angle of takeoff for the radio wave to reach it's desired receiver. An antenna tower of at least 50-65 feet should be permitted.

tabdullah Dec 22 2025 at 4:17PM on page 175

Suggestion
Hi Good Evening, I am looking to add an additional dwelling from admin only for my used car auto broker business it is currently not allowed and I would like for this to be considered .

Tifiny Abdullah
in reply to park's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 22 2025 at 10:36AM on page 173

Thank you for your comment. We will take it into consideration as we continue to edit and revise the ULDC.
in reply to park's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 22 2025 at 10:27AM on page 171

Thank you for your comment. We will take in into consideration as we prepare the next round of revisions to the ULDC.
in reply to KLanham's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 22 2025 at 10:26AM on page 61

Answer
Provided the overlays are shown on the official zoning map a full written description of an overlay is not required. Only including map references allows for changes to the zoning map that do not require an update to the text of the ULDC.
in reply to KLanham's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 22 2025 at 10:22AM on page 187

Great idea. We will explore options to include EV parking requirements.
in reply to Carson Brown's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 22 2025 at 10:18AM on page 116

Thank you for your comment. We will take it into consideration as we prepare the next draft of the ULDC.
in reply to Carson Brown's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 22 2025 at 10:15AM on page 339

Thank you for your comment. There are multiple jurisdictions throughout the state that utilize similar reversion criteria in an effort to curb speculative rezonings. In consulting with the legal team assisting the ULDC update, reversion by the governing body may only be considered when a property is not vested. We will explore the addition of language to make the determination of vested rights clear.
in reply to KLanham's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 22 2025 at 10:07AM on page 262

Answer
The tree density is measured as a total of the units based on the charts, not just a set number of trees, to promote the retention of older, larger trees on a site. See Tables 9.1.1. and 9.1.2. on the proceeding pages for tree density units, which are based on the DBH of the tree. (Note that the formatting needs to be addressed as both tables are currently on the same page even though their titles are not.)

KLanham Dec 18 2025 at 10:40AM on page 262

Question
Should this say "tree" rather than "units"?

KLanham Dec 18 2025 at 9:52AM on page 91

add space b/w "6 ft"
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KLanham Dec 17 2025 at 12:39PM on page 197

Residential districts - Front yard fences still to require review from the Architecture Review Committee.
"All requests for a fence in the front yard shall be handled administratively, based on a justification and/or hardship. The request will be evaluated by the Architectural Review Committee."
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KLanham Dec 17 2025 at 12:30PM on page 197

For residential districts we are looking at a 6ft max height (side and rear)

aj Dec 10 2025 at 4:12PM on page 21

Suggestion
Remove average

aj Dec 10 2025 at 4:11PM on page 21

Question
There are lots that are not exactly flag lots in terms of a typical flag and stem shape. Where do the setbacks begin for those lots.

tkirk Dec 9 2025 at 12:16PM on page 5

need to add wayfinding signage/subdivision signage ordinance and fee structure.

tkirk Dec 9 2025 at 12:14PM on page 6

need a sidewalk bank

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:44AM on page 339

I would like clarification on the legality of reversing a BOC decision after 24 months. This seems very close to constituting a taking.

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:42AM on page 293

Ordinance Administrator should be required to have GSWCC certification to make sure they are qualified to oversee this ordinance.

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:37AM on page 195

Should only be applicable when adjacent to residential or facing major street. Otherwise this feels like overkill and will be costly.

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:36AM on page 184

Why does a 1-bedroom unit need 1.5 parking spaces? This should be limited to 1 space per 1-bedroom unit.
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Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:35AM on page 162

DeKalb County's data center ordinance it is considering is very strong. Consider incorporating their language and required supporting documents for applications.

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:33AM on page 116

Limiting townhome buildings to 6 units could be an issue for builders who build modularly - in sets of 4, 8, 12, etc. Could this be bumped up to 8 per building?

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:31AM on page 114

Great addition

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:27AM on page 113

Permitted ADU's in all residential districts is great.

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:25AM on page 111

Making data centers conditional use is good. Easier to properly plan water/energy needs instead of by-right.

Carson Brown Dec 9 2025 at 10:24AM on page 104

Cottage court should be an allowable use in R-M

KAMAU AS-SALAAM Dec 8 2025 at 1:55PM on page 127

can we make this a conditional use

KAMAU AS-SALAAM Dec 8 2025 at 1:43PM on page 34

consider lowering this requirement. seperating agricultural buildings from residential.

KAMAU AS-SALAAM Dec 8 2025 at 1:10PM on page 10

Looks like a typo here.

tadriver Dec 8 2025 at 9:57AM on page 326

For all references to Department Of Human Resources Manual for On-Site Sewage Management Systems needs to be changed to Georgia Department of Public Health Manual for On-Site Sewage Manual Systems.

KLanham Dec 4 2025 at 3:00PM on page 235

Suggestion
Should read "requirement of this Sec. 8.4.4.A."
Considering this to be extended to a residential s/d served by individual septic system, to be reviewed by the Director.
in reply to ccarter87's comment

SiteAdmin Dec 1 2025 at 4:06PM on page 115

Thank you for your comment. We will take it into consideration as we prepare the next round of revisions to the ULDC.
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SiteAdmin Dec 1 2025 at 3:56PM on page 104

Answer
Thank you for your comment. The section listed on the far right of the Use Table under "Definitions/Standards" is an active link and will take you to Section 6.3.1.K, which includes the definition and any applicable standards for Cottage Courts.

ccarter87 Dec 1 2025 at 9:31AM on page 17

Suggestion
Recommend adding a zoning district (e.g., R-TC Tiny-Home Cluster) that allows compact dwellings with shared open space, lower utility infrastructure burdens, and environmentally efficient footprints.

ccarter87 Dec 1 2025 at 9:30AM on page 26

Suggestion
Sec. 2.2.2.A.1 requires a minimum dwelling width of 16 ft, which prohibits cottage and tiny homes (8–12 ft typical). Please add an exception for Cottage Courts and Tiny Home Clusters, permitting reduced widths consistent with IRC Appendix Q.

ccarter87 Dec 1 2025 at 9:28AM on page 104

Suggestion
The draft ULDC lists ‘Cottage Court’ in Sec. 6.2 but does not include a definition or development standards. Please add a new section defining Cottage Courts and permitting homes under 600 square feet arranged around shared greens with shared parking. This is essential for implementation

ccarter87 Dec 1 2025 at 9:26AM on page 115

Suggestion
Please add a new residential use category titled ‘Tiny Home Cluster’ within Article 6.3. A Tiny Home Cluster should allow homes built to IRC Appendix Q or HUD-certified tiny units on a foundation. This would support affordable housing goals, increase attainable homeownership options for seniors, singles, and workforce residents, and align the ULDC with modern housing best practices.
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aj Nov 26 2025 at 12:12PM on page 27

Question
What about bardominiums? They tend to use metal siding. Also for vinyl do we want to consider an exception for SF outside of a subdivision?

aj Nov 26 2025 at 12:05PM on page 26

Suggestion
*Administrator

KLanham Nov 26 2025 at 11:46AM on page 23

Question
Would the Flag Lot have three side lot lines as depicted or would the southern property line also be considered the front lot line ?

KLanham Nov 26 2025 at 11:25AM on page 189

Suggestion
"... approved by the Administrator."

KLanham Nov 26 2025 at 11:19AM on page 187

Suggestion
Interested in an EV charging requirement for large commercial developments, hotels, and multifamily developments, and mixed use developments. Does an EV charging space have different dimensions from the standard parking space?

KLanham Nov 26 2025 at 10:27AM on page 183

Suggestion
7.1.2.A.5 Director should read Administrator. Some, not all, mentions of Director should read Administrator.

KLanham Nov 26 2025 at 10:21AM on page 61

Suggestion
5.1.1.B.1 should include definitive boundaries of the Overlay:
"The provisions of this section shall apply to all parcels of record in unincorporated Henry County abutting State Route 20 from Interstate 75 in the east to the EchoPark Speedway in the west, as depicted on the official zoning map."

KLanham Nov 26 2025 at 10:17AM on page 61

Suggestion
5.1.1.B is awkward to read. Consider "Where the standards and requirements of the overlay district conflict...... the standards and requirements of the overlay district shall apply, unless otherwise stated."

park Nov 26 2025 at 6:37AM on page 171

Suggestion
Add here "Food services may be provided as an accessory use." to make this section consistent with 6.7.1.C.2.c. At riding shows, they sell food.

park Nov 26 2025 at 6:35AM on page 171

Suggestion
Add here "Food services may be provided as an accessory use." to make this section consistent with 6.7.1.C.2.c.

park Nov 26 2025 at 6:33AM on page 170

Suggestion
Is this retail to the public or only commercial sales like to Home Depot? If retail to the public, then the following would be added to make this section consistent with 6.7.1.C.2.c. "Food services may be provided as an accessory use." There is a plant nursery on 81 near mill that brings in food trucks and people love it.
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