§ 2.2.2. Historic Zoning District—(HIST).

A.

Property Development Regulations. Property development regulations for the HIST zoning district are established in Table 2.2.2.

Table 2.2.2.
Property Development Regulations: Historic Zoning District

Zoning District	Property Development Regulations
	Min. Lot Size (Square Feet)	Max. Density (Units per Acre)	Max. Lot Coverage	Min. Lot Width (Feet)	Max. Bldg Height (Feet)	Minimum Required Yard/Setback (Feet)				Notes
						Front	Side	Side Corner	Rear
HIST
SF Detached	4,000 (2,000)	21.75	100%	40	40	20	10	20	30
Townhouse	1,800	18.2	50%	20	35	20	8 (2)	20	30
Multifamily and Condo	4,000	10.9	100%	40	40	20	10	20	30
Nonresidential Use	4,000	None	100%	40	40	20	0	20	30
Notes. Number of square feet in parenthesis is the minimum lot area per individual dwelling unit. Applies to end units only.

 

B.

Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of the Historic Zoning District (HIST) is the following:

1.

To safeguard the architectural and historic heritage of Columbus, Georgia;

2.

To promote the use of scenic and historic districts for the education, pleasure, and welfare of citizens and its visitors; and

3.

To provide and protect an environment suitable for residential and other uses compatible with those objectives.

C.

Definitions. Definitions relating this Chapter are provided in Chapter 13.

D.

Additional Standards. Historic properties shall include all properties designated as a HIST Zoning District in the zoning ordinance or on the Official Zoning Map of Columbus, Georgia.

E.

Additional Review. Properties within the HIST zoning district are subject to review by the Board of Historic and Architectural Review (BHAR) as provided in Article 3 of Chapter 9.