Georgia zoning / Hall County / R-I

R-I Zoning in Hall County, GA — NOTE — No 'R-I' district exists in the Hall County, GA Unified Development Code. The closest match is 'R-1' (Residential 1). The JSON below reflects R-1 standards. Verify the district code with Hall County Planning & Zoning before relying on these values.

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R-I (NOTE — No 'R-I' district exists in the Hall County, GA Unified Development Code. The closest match is 'R-1' (Residential 1). The JSON below reflects R-1 standards. Verify the district code with Hall County Planning & Zoning before relying on these values.) is a residential zoning district in Hall County, Georgia. It permits single family, home occupation, institutional by right. The district requires a 20,000 sq ft minimum lot, 40 ft front setbacks, building up to 35 ft.

The Residential 1 (R-1) district in Hall County, GA is a medium-density single-family residential district intended for conventional subdivisions on individual lots. It permits single-family detached dwellings as the primary use and is designed to protect established residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses. Dimensional standards are governed by Table 4.9.1 of the Hall County Unified Development Code (Appendix A).

Permitted by right

single familyhome occupationinstitutional

Conditional / special permit

adurecreational

Not permitted

Multifamily apartmentsManufactured/mobile home parksCommercial retail or office usesLight or heavy industrial usesVacation cottages (reserved for V-C district)

R-I district requirements

Minimum lot size20,000 sq ft
Minimum lot width100 ft
Front setback40 ft
Side setback10 ft
Rear setback30 ft
Corner side setback30 ft
Maximum height35 ft
Maximum stories2
Maximum lot coverage35%
Maximum density2 units/acre
Minimum unit size1,100 sq ft
Minimum parking2 spaces/unit

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum lot size in R-I zoning in Hall County?

The minimum lot size in the R-I district is 20,000 sq ft.

What are the setbacks for R-I in Hall County?

R-I requires a 40 ft front setback, 10 ft side setback, and 30 ft rear setback.

What can you build in R-I zoning in Hall County?

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

How tall can you build in R-I in Hall County?

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

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Sources

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