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Commission adopts broad zoning code updates to reflect recent state law changes including SB 840 and small‑lot rules
Summary
The commission approved a text amendment that updates multiple articles of the Unified Development Code to align with state laws (including SB 840 and provisions on small‑lot development), changing procedures for multifamily/mixed‑use site plans, parking, signage, small‑lot dimensions and administrative review.
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a comprehensive text amendment to the Unified Development Code on Aug. 25 to align local regulations with recent changes in state law, including provisions commonly associated with SB 840 and a separate statute governing small‑lot development.
Planning staff (Savannah) told commissioners the amendment updates many articles across the UDC and appendix W. Key points staff highlighted:
- Senate Bill 840: the amendment implements state direction that multifamily and mixed‑use residential development may be permitted in districts that allow office, commercial, retail or warehouse uses, and that municipalities cannot impose certain restrictions that are more stringent than state law (for example, arbitrary…
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