Georgia zoning / City of Gainesville / C-II

C-II Zoning in City of Gainesville, GA — General Commercial

Dimensional standards not verified — confirm with planning

C-II (General Commercial) is a commercial zoning district in City of Gainesville, Georgia. It permits commercial, retail, office by right. The district requires a 15,000 sq ft minimum lot, 20 ft front setbacks, building up to 50 ft (standards not verified — confirm with planning).

Permitted by right

commercialretailofficemixed use

Conditional / special permit

industrial

Not permitted

Any use not listed as permitted or conditional

C-II district requirements(not verified — confirm with planning)

Minimum lot size15,000 sq ft
Minimum lot width100 ft
Front setback20 ft
Side setback10 ft
Rear setback15 ft
Maximum height50 ft
Maximum stories4
Maximum lot coverage70%

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum lot size in C-II zoning in City of Gainesville?

The minimum lot size in the C-II district is 15,000 sq ft (not verified — confirm with planning).

What are the setbacks for C-II in City of Gainesville?

C-II requires a 20 ft front setback, 10 ft side setback, and 15 ft rear setback (not verified — confirm with planning).

What can you build in C-II zoning in City of Gainesville?

Permitted uses in C-II include commercial, retail, office, mixed use. Conditional (special-permit) uses include industrial.

How tall can you build in C-II in City of Gainesville?

The maximum building height in C-II is 50 ft (not verified — confirm with planning).

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