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Macon, GA Zoning

11 districts. 3 overlays.
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Overview

Worth knowing
  • Consolidated government (2013): Zoning authority unified under county with city-like application in urban core
  • Historic District Interaction: Macon has multiple historic districts (Downtown Historic, Vineville); overlay likely applies with more restrictive provisions
  • Downtown Revitalization Focus: Mixed-use district likely permits vertical development with reduced parking

+ 1 more in Quirks & notes

Districts

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CodeNameCategory Min lotHeight CoverageFAR Du/acParking Setbacks F/S/R
SF-1Single-Family Residential — Low Densityres_sf7,500 sf[1]35 ft——2.5[2]2[3]25 / 10 / 20
SF-2Single-Family Residential — Medium Densityres_sf5,000 sf[4]40 ft[5]——4.5[6]2[7]20 / 8 / 20
MF-1Multifamily Residential — Low Densityres_mf—50 ft[8]—0.75[9]10[10]1.25[11]20 / 10 / 20
MF-2Multifamily Residential — Medium Densityres_mf—65 ft[12]—1.25[13]16[14]1.25[15]15 / 8 / 15
MF-3Multifamily Residential — High Densityres_mf—85 ft[16]—2[17]25[18]1[19]10 / 5 / 15
C-1Commercial — Localcom—45 ft[20]—0.75[21]——20 / — / —
C-2Commercial — Generalcom—65 ft[22]—1.25[23]——15 / — / —
C-3Commercial — Intensivecom—85 ft[24]—2[25]——10 / — / —
I-1Industrial — Lightind—55 ft[26]————— / — / —
I-2Industrial — Generalind—65 ft[27]————— / — / —
MUDowntown Mixed-Use / Central Business Districtcbd—120 ft[29]—3[30]—0.75[31]0[28] / — / —

Confidence: confirmed partial under review not found

Overlays

HPZ
Historic Preservation District
HP
§23 (partial access)

Designated historic districts and Local Historic Landmarks within Macon-Bibb County

design_reviewRequired for exterior alterations and new construction affecting district character
coa_requiredTrue
demolition_restrictionsApplied to contributing structures
FZ
Floodplain Overlay District
FP
§23 (adopted by reference to FEMA)

FEMA designated flood zones (100-year flood plain = Zone A/AE; 500-year = Zone X)

base_flood_elevation_plus_freeboardRequired; exact freeboard margin not confirmed
no_rise_certificationTrue
development_restrictionsFill and development constrained in floodplain
ENV
Environmental/Conservation Overlay
ENV
§23 (partial)

Wetlands, riparian corridors, tree preservation areas, steep slope areas

wetland_bufferRequired; specific width not confirmed
tree_preservationStandards applied
stormwater_managementRequired

Adopted building codes

Statewide w/ GA amendments

IBC
2024
IRC
2024
NEC
2023
IFC
2018
IECC (Residential)
2015
IECC (Commercial)
2015

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Quirks & notes

  • Consolidated government (2013): Zoning authority unified under county with city-like application in urban core
  • Historic District Interaction: Macon has multiple historic districts (Downtown Historic, Vineville); overlay likely applies with more restrictive provisions
  • Downtown Revitalization Focus: Mixed-use district likely permits vertical development with reduced parking
  • HB 1110 (2024) Implementation Status: Unresolved whether duplex/triplex/fourplex/townhouse are permitted by right in residential zones

Formulas

Definitions

height
Measured from finished grade to highest point of roof structure or parapet
lot_coverage
Building footprint divided by total lot area
far
Total floor area of all buildings divided by total lot area

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Research status

Data quality

35%completeness2 confirmed18 partial25 inferred
Documented gaps
  • Complete Chapter 23 text access blocked
  • Specific overlay district parameters
  • Historic district design guidelines and COA process detail
  • Floodplain freeboard values specific to Macon-Bibb
  • Exact district codes and naming pattern confirmation
  • Form-based code elements if any
  • Nonconforming use/structure provisions
  • Development incentive programs and density bonuses
  • HB 1110 implementation status

Known issues

schema:v1-legacypriority:lowdata:gaps-present

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