Georgia zoning / City of Gainesville / R-I

R-I Zoning in City of Gainesville, GA — Single Family Residential

Dimensional standards not verified — confirm with planning

R-I (Single Family Residential) is a residential zoning district in City of Gainesville, Georgia. It permits single family by right. The district requires a 15,000 sq ft minimum lot, 30 ft front setbacks, building up to 35 ft (standards not verified — confirm with planning).

Permitted by right

single family

Conditional / special permit

aduduplex

Not permitted

Any use not listed as permitted or conditional

R-I district requirements(not verified — confirm with planning)

Minimum lot size15,000 sq ft
Minimum lot width80 ft
Front setback30 ft
Side setback10 ft
Rear setback25 ft
Maximum height35 ft
Maximum stories2
Maximum lot coverage35%

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum lot size in R-I zoning in City of Gainesville?

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

What are the setbacks for R-I in City of Gainesville?

R-I requires a 30 ft front setback, 10 ft side setback, and 25 ft rear setback (not verified — confirm with planning).

What can you build in R-I zoning in City of Gainesville?

Permitted uses in R-I include single family. Conditional (special-permit) uses include adu, duplex.

How tall can you build in R-I in City of Gainesville?

The maximum building height in R-I is 35 ft (not verified — confirm with planning).

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Informational only — not legal or professional zoning advice. Ordinances change; verify with the City of Gainesville planning department before making purchase or construction decisions.