Regulates the keeping of chickens; allows chickens to be kept in all zones, for noncommercial purposes.
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Refers to "promoting the health, safety and general welfare." Sec. 9-1-2.
Refers to "recognition of the changing needs and dynamic economy of a growing community." Sec. 9-1-2.
"Pursuant to the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia, Article IX, Section II, Paragraph IV, the mayor and commission of Athens-Clarke County hereby enact into law the following zoning ordinance of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, for the purposes of promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the present and future inhabitants of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia..." Sec. 9-1-2
Chapter 9-2
See chapter 9-4.
Revocation of permit (sec. 9-22-3) and punishable as prescribed in section 1-1-5 of the Athens-Clarke County Code Sec. 9-22-8.
Title 9-Zoning and Development Standards, Article 1-Zoning, Chapter 9-15 General Regulations, Sec. 9-15-25 Urban agriculture. History: Ord. of 5-5-2015(2), § 1.