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Frequently Asked Questions
*The following information is not intended to replace the Clerk of Council's official version of the Zoning Ordinance. It's sole purpose is to improve access to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Zoning Map
How Do I Find Out the Zoning of My Property?
The following link will allow you to view the Zoning of property: Zoning Map
Signs
What Are the Requirements Regarding Temporary Signs?
The requirements can be found in the following document: Temporary Signs
Which Types of Signs Are Prohibited in the City of Savannah?
The prohibited signs can be found in the following document: Restricted Signs
What Are the Allowed Sign Heights, Area, Setbacks, Etc for Signs Not Located Within a Historic District? For Information Related to Signs Within a Historic District, Please Contact the Metropolitan Planning Commission at 912-651-1440.
The sign dimensional requirements can be found in the following document: Sign Dimensional Standards
What Are the Requirements Regarding Announcement Signs?
The requirements can be found in the following document: Announcement Signs
Where Can I Find the Street Classification Maps for Signage?
The following link will provide a map of the street classifications for Principal Use signs:Street Classification Map for Principal Use Signs
The following link will provide a map of the street classifications for Billboards:Street Classification Map for Billboards
Building Setbacks, Height & Other Development Standards
How Do I Find Out What the Setbacks Are for My Property?
The following link will provide access to this information: Zoning District Information
How Do I Find Out What the Maximum Height My Building Can Be?
The following link will provide access to this information: Zoning District Information
How Do I Find Out What the Maximum Percent of My Lot Can Be Covered by a Building?
The following link will provide access to this information: Zoning District Information
Permitted Uses
How Do I Find Out Which Uses Are Allowed in My Zoning District?
The following link will provide access to the permitted uses: Zoning District Information
Where Can I Find the Street Classification Maps for Land Uses?
The following link will provide a map of the street classifications for land uses: Street Classification Maps for land uses
Where Are Temporary Uses Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Temporary Uses are allowed and any additional requirements: Temporary Uses
Where Are Vacation Rentals Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Vacation Rentals are allowed and any additional requirements: Vacation Rental
Where Are Inns Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Inns are allowed and any additional requirements: Inn
Where Are Bed & Breakfast Guest Units Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Inns are allowed and any additional requirements: Bed and Breakfast Guest Unit
Where Are Family Personal Care Homes Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Family Personal Care Homes are allowed and any additional requirements: Family Personal Care Home
Where Are Family Daycare Homes Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Family Daycare Homes are allowed and any additional requirements: Family Daycare Home
Where Are Childcare Centers Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Childcare Centers are allowed and any additional requirements: Childcare Center
Where Are Home Occupations Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Home Occupations are allowed and any additional requirements: Home Occupation
Where Are Places of Worship Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Places of Worship are allowed and any additional requirements: Places of Worship
Where Are Restaurants Which Serve Alcoholic Beverages Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Restaurants are allowed and any additional requirements: Restaurants which serve alcoholic beverages
Where Are Restaurants Which Do Not Serve Alcoholic Beverages Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Restaurants are allowed and any additional requirements: Restaurants which do not serve alcoholic beverages
Where Are Medical Offices Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where medical offices are allowed and any additional requirements: Medical Offices
Where Are Professional Offices Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Offices are allowed and any additional requirements: Offices
Where Are Cocktail Lounges & Taverns Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Cocktail Lounges and Taverns are allowed and any additional requirements: Cocktail Lounges and Taverns
Where Are Package Stores Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Package Stores are allowed and any additional requirements: Package Stores
Where Are Beauty Salons, Nail Salons, Barber Shops, or Spas Allowed & What Are the Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Beauty Salons, Barber Shops, Spas, and Nail Salons are allowed and any additional requirements: Personal Service Shop
Parking
Which Zoning Districts Have Exceptions to or Exemption From Off-Street Parking Requirements?
The following link will provide the Zoning Districts with exceptions to or exemption from providing off-street parking: Exempt Parking
Where Can I Find Out How Many Off-Street Parking Spaces Are Required for My Business?
For businesses with the TN-2, TC-1, TC-2, or CIV, the off-street parking requirements are as shown in the following link: Mid-City Parking Requirements
For all other Zoning Districts, the following link will provide the off-street parking requirements based upon the land use/business: Off-Street Parking Requirements
I Am Unable to Provide the Required Parking on the Property Where My Business is Located. What Are My Options?
Parking can be provided in a remote or shared parking facility. The following link will provide the requirements that must be met:
Shared Parking Facility
Victorian District (1-R, 2-R, 3-R, 1-B, 2-B, 3-B): Remote Parking Facility- Victorian