§ 3-039. Continuing care retirement community.

(a)

Reference to state rules. A continuing care retirement facility shall meet any applicable rules of the Georgia Department of Community Health and shall demonstrate compliance with all appropriate licensure requirements and operational procedures required by the Office of Regulatory Services of the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

(b)

Minimum area. The minimum lot size for a continuing care retirement facility shall be five acres.

(c)

Building setback. All principal and accessory buildings shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines.

(d)

Accessory uses. The facility may have on site as a part of its development the following accessory uses for use of residents and their guests and employees of the facility only: full-service kitchen for meals, exercise facilities, swimming pools, tubs and spas, administrative offices, hospital-width corridors and doors, nursing stations, treatment rooms, emergency paging systems, indoor recreational facilities, handicap-assisted restrooms, hair salons, computer facilities, game and card rooms, chapel, movie theaters, wellness centers, billiard rooms, restaurant facilities, common areas, libraries, dining rooms, mail rooms, housekeeping and storage areas, laundry facilities, and gift shops.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)