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R-3 Zoning in Fannin County, GA — R-3 Single-Family Residential District (High Density)

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R-3 (R-3 Single-Family Residential District (High Density)) is a residential zoning district in Fannin County, Georgia. It permits single family, home occupation, recreational by right. The district requires a 15,000 sq ft minimum lot, 30 ft front setbacks, building up to 35 ft.

The R-3 district is intended to accommodate higher-density single-family residential development in areas served by public water and sewer or approved community utilities. It provides for a range of detached and, in some jurisdictions, attached single-family housing on smaller lots than lower-density residential districts. The district is typically located in areas transitioning from rural to suburban character.

Permitted by right

single familyhome occupationrecreationalinstitutional

Conditional / special permit

duplexadutownhome

Not permitted

Multifamily apartment buildings (3+ units)Commercial retail or service usesIndustrial or manufacturing usesMobile home / manufactured housing parksJunkyard or salvage yardAgricultural operations (livestock, row crops)

R-3 district requirements

Minimum lot size15,000 sq ft
Minimum lot width75 ft
Front setback30 ft
Side setback10 ft
Rear setback25 ft
Corner side setback20 ft
Maximum height35 ft
Maximum stories2
Maximum lot coverage35%
Maximum density2.5 units/acre
Minimum unit size1,100 sq ft
Minimum parking2 spaces/unit

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum lot size in R-3 zoning in Fannin County?

The minimum lot size in the R-3 district is 15,000 sq ft.

What are the setbacks for R-3 in Fannin County?

R-3 requires a 30 ft front setback, 10 ft side setback, and 25 ft rear setback.

What can you build in R-3 zoning in Fannin County?

Permitted uses in R-3 include single family, home occupation, recreational, institutional. Conditional (special-permit) uses include duplex, adu, townhome.

How tall can you build in R-3 in Fannin County?

The maximum building height in R-3 is 35 ft.

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Sources

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