Gwinnett County |
Code of Ordinances |
Appendix A. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE |
Chapter 360. Development Design Standards |
§ 360-60. Exceptions to Design of Lots.
360-60.1 Signage and Landscape Features. The creation of an unbuildable lot in a proposed subdivision for the exclusive purpose of subdivision identification signage or subdivision entrance landscape features is authorized only under the following circumstances (modification applications from the circumstances of this exception shall not be accepted):
A.
The lot shall be located at an entrance to the subdivision as an "island" in the right-of-way of a local or minor collector street; and,
B.
A mandatory property owner's association shall be required for the subdivision for ownership and maintenance of the lot as common area; and,
C.
Right-of-way of a minimum width of 6 feet from back of curb shall be provided adjacent to the perimeter of the lot; and,
D.
Landscape plantings within the right-of-way shall not extend more than 2.5 feet above the street grade.
360-60.2 Stormwater Management Facilities. The creation of an unbuildable lot for the exclusive purpose of providing and maintaining a storm water management facility is authorized, provided that such a lot meets the requirements set forth in Section 800-70 of this UDO.
360-60.3 Common Areas. The creation of an unbuildable lot for the exclusive purpose of providing and maintaining common area or conservation space for the enjoyment of the community is authorized.