Planning & Zoning FAQs
What is zoning?
Zoning is the assignment of regulations that control the use of property. These regulations are found in the Henry County Unified Land Development Code and are organized by zoning districts. An Official Zoning Map is a map of Henry County on which each property is assigned one or more of these zoning districts. This map can be found at this link: Henry County qPublic Zoning Map
What are the different zoning districts?
Zoning district means the use classification of parcels of land as generally defined under this ULDC. The following zoning districts are further described in chapter 2:
RA |
Residential agriculture
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MU
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Mixed-Use
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R-1
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Single-family residential
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OI
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Office—Institutional
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R-2
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Single-family residential
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C-1
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Neighborhood commercial
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R-3
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Single-family residential
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C-2
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General commercial
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R-4
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Single-family residential
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C-3
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Highway commercial
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R-5
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Single-family residential
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IAC
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Interchange activity center
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RS
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Residential suburban
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M-1
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Light industrial
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RD
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Residential—Duplex
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M-2
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Heavy industrial
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RM
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Multifamily residential
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RMH
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Mobile or manufactured home development
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Why do I need to know the zoning of my property?
The zoning of your property controls which uses may be legally conducted. By knowing the zoning district assigned to your property, you can identify and understand the regulations that control use of the property.
How can I find out the zoning of a certain property in Henry County?
The following link provides a crash course, and step by step guide to navigating Henry County’s Zoning map. (Link Here)
Individuals may contact Henry County Planning and Zoning for additional assistance with zoning.
140 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-7526 / Fax: (770) 288-7550
What is allowed in certain zoning districts?
Henry County’s permitted uses table can be found at the following link: Permitted Use Tables
Where are mobile/manufactured homes permitted?
Manufactured homes are permitted within the RA, R-1, and RMH Zoning Districts. For more information on manufactured homes please refer to the following link:
ULDC Sec. 4.01.07 - Design Standards for single-family dwellings
What is a variance?
A variance is a found in the Henry County ULDC. A variance is a relaxation of these standards and is associated with a specific property. A request for a variance shall be limited to the following dimensional standards: Maximum building height; minimum lot width; minimum lot area, required spacing for driveways; minimum front, side, or rear yard setbacks; or dimensional standards for parking or loading spaces or no curb and gutter for subdivisions in the RA zoning district. More information on variances can be found at the following link: ULDC Variances
How do I apply for a Zoning Request?
Individuals seeking various zoning requests (Rezonings, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, , Modification to Conditions, etc.) must be the owner of the property or an agent or representative for the owner, with an owner consent form. Applications must be filed with the Planning and Zoning Department. Applications are available in the Planning and Zoning Office, and at the Henry County Planning and Zoning website within the “Apps, Forms, & Maps” tab. Planning and Zoning Website
A pre-application meeting is required before a zoning application can be submitted. To schedule a pre-application meeting, please complete the “P&Z Pre-Application Meeting” request box as the bottom of the Planning and Zoning Department website.
Other request?
Applications for sign permits, zoning verification letters, special event, and open records request can also be found within the “Apps, Forms, & Maps” tab on the Planning and Zoning Website.
Is there a fee for applying for zoning changes and operations?
The following link will direct to Henry County’s Planning and Zoning fee chart: Fee Chart
What is the application deadline?
Please contact Planning and Zoning for a calendar regarding Zoning Advisory Board (ZAB), and Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings and deadlines.
What authority is required for different zoning request?
Different zoning request are decided on by either the Zoning Advisory Board, the Board Of Commissioners, or both depending on the request.
ZAB (Zoning Advisory Board): Conditional Use, Variance, Modifications to decisions by ZAB
BOC (Board of Commissioners): Appeals, ULDC Amendments (by staff), Modifications to decisions by BOC
ZAB & BOC: Rezonings, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, ULDC Amendments
Flow Charts detailing different Zoning Processes can be found at the links below:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Chart
Conditional Use Chart
Variance Chart
Rezoning Chart
What is the procedure for filing an appeal?
Please refer to the following link for Henry County’s appeal procedure: Henry County Appeal Procedure
How may an occupational tax certificate (business license) be obtained?
For all occupational tax services please contact the Business License Department at (770) 288-8161.
Can I operate a business out of my home?
Yes. Various home occupations are allowed within Henry County: Please refer to the following link for further information on Home Occupations: Henry County Home Occupations.
Where can I be updated on the status of my permit, or obtain plats for different parcels?
For all building permit, and plat inquires please contact the Building Department at (770) 288-6051.
Where can I determine the status of a code violation?
For all code violation inquires please contact the Code Enforcement Department at (770) 288-6200.