Georgia zoning / City of Gainesville / C-I
C-I Zoning in City of Gainesville, GA — Neighborhood Commercial
Dimensional standards not verified — confirm with planningC-I (Neighborhood Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in City of Gainesville, Georgia. It permits commercial, retail, office by right. The district requires a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot, 25 ft front setbacks, building up to 35 ft (standards not verified — confirm with planning).
Permitted by right
Conditional / special permit
Not permitted
C-I district requirements(not verified — confirm with planning)
| Minimum lot size | 10,000 sq ft |
| Minimum lot width | 75 ft |
| Front setback | 25 ft |
| Side setback | 10 ft |
| Rear setback | 15 ft |
| Maximum height | 35 ft |
| Maximum stories | 2 |
| Maximum lot coverage | 60% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum lot size in C-I zoning in City of Gainesville?
The minimum lot size in the C-I district is 10,000 sq ft (not verified — confirm with planning).
What are the setbacks for C-I in City of Gainesville?
C-I requires a 25 ft front setback, 10 ft side setback, and 15 ft rear setback (not verified — confirm with planning).
What can you build in C-I zoning in City of Gainesville?
Permitted uses in C-I include commercial, retail, office. Conditional (special-permit) uses include mixed use.
How tall can you build in C-I in City of Gainesville?
The maximum building height in C-I is 35 ft (not verified — confirm with planning).
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