§ 16-20A.008. Mill housing (Subarea 2).

In addition to the general regulations required in section 16-20A.006, the following regulations shall apply to any new development in Subarea 2. These regulations are intended to preserve the typical 19th-century mill housing character of this subarea and to encourage the continued use of the existing structures for compatible multi-family use.

(1)

Permitted principal uses and structures. A building or premises shall be used only for the following principal purposes:

a)

Single-family, two-family, and multi-family dwellings of the mill housing quadruplex type now existing in the subarea or as shall be constructed in the future to be compatible with existing structures as is provided for in this subarea of the Cabbagetown Landmark District regulations.

b)

Parks, playgrounds, and community structures owned and operated by a government agency or Cabbagetown-based non-profit community organization.

(2)

Special permits. The following uses are permissible only by special permit of the kind indicated, subject to limitations and requirements set forth herein or elsewhere in this part:

a)

Special administrative permits: Zero-lot-line subdivision of lots upon which mill housing exists on the effective date of this amendment pursuant to section 16-28.011(6)(c).

b)

Special administrative permits: Urban gardens as a principal use on an undeveloped lot shall require a special administrative permit to be granted by the director of the commission with the applicable provisions of Chapter 25 of this part.

(3)

Maximum building height and width. The height or width of any alteration or addition shall not exceed the height or width of the existing building or roofline.

(4)

Façades.

a)

Exterior doors shall be solid panel wood.

b)

All siding shall be wood clapboard and shall have a reveal of four inches.

(5)

Roofs.

a)

New roofing shall be asphalt shingles or modified bitumen membrane.

b)

Chimneys shall be included in new construction of principal buildings.

c)

Dormers are not permitted in this subarea.

(6)

Porches.

a)

Front porches are required.

b)

Front porch steps shall be repaired or replaced to match the original wood steps. Steps in other locations may be of wood, brick, or cast in place concrete. Metal steps are not permitted.

(7)

Walls. No walls shall be permitted in this subarea.

(8)

Minimum parking requirements. One parking space per dwelling unit shall be required for all new construction or changes in use.

(Ord. No. 2003-16, § 1(Att. A), 3-11-03; Ord. No. 2014-22(14-O-1092), § 2-NN-ii, 6-11-14 )