R-2 Zoning in Paulding County, GA — Suburban Residential District

AI-researched estimate (confidence 82%), not verified — confirm with planning

R-2 (Suburban Residential District) is a residential zoning district in Paulding County, Georgia. It permits single family, adu, home occupation by right. The district requires a 20,000 sq ft minimum lot, 35 ft front setbacks, building up to 45 ft (standards not verified — confirm with planning).

The R-2 district is composed of lands and structures in Paulding County having a low-density, suburban residential character, intended to provide locations for single-family housing served by public sewer. It is identified as appropriate in the Conservation, Rural, and Community Character Areas of the county's comprehensive plan.

Permitted by right

single familyaduhome occupationinstitutionalrecreational

Conditional / special permit

duplexcommercial

Not permitted

Multifamily apartment buildingsTownhome/attached row housing developmentsRetail stores or strip commercialIndustrial or manufacturing usesClass I (HUD-code) manufactured/mobile homesWholesale or warehousing

R-2 district requirements(not verified — confirm with planning)

Minimum lot size	20,000 sq ft
Minimum lot width	100 ft
Front setback	35 ft
Side setback	15 ft
Rear setback	25 ft
Corner side setback	25 ft
Maximum height	45 ft
Minimum unit size	1,100 sq ft
Minimum parking	2 spaces/unit

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum lot size in R-2 zoning in Paulding County?

The minimum lot size in the R-2 district is 20,000 sq ft (not verified — confirm with planning).

What are the setbacks for R-2 in Paulding County?

R-2 requires a 35 ft front setback, 15 ft side setback, and 25 ft rear setback (not verified — confirm with planning).

What can you build in R-2 zoning in Paulding County?

Permitted uses in R-2 include single family, adu, home occupation, institutional, recreational. Conditional (special-permit) uses include duplex, commercial.

How tall can you build in R-2 in Paulding County?

The maximum building height in R-2 is 45 ft (not verified — confirm with planning).

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Sources

Paulding County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Title 2 – Zoning, Chapter 210 (Base Districts) and Chapter 240 (Standards Applying to All Districts), Table 240.1 – Dimensional Standards for Residential Zoning Districts (cited by AI research, not verified against the ordinance)
Source cited by AI research (not verified against the ordinance)
Paulding County zoning ordinance

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