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1. What are the requirements for a food truck?

Food trucks and push carts must pay an annual fee of $150 and submit an application for Mobile Food Service Unit (MFSU) Location Approval to the zoning office if they are interested in public property sites, private property sites, or both. After obtaining zoning location approval, they must obtain permits for their Base of Operation and their food truck from the Georgia Department of Public Health prior to operation. They must also obtain a Business Tax Certificate (a.k.a. business license) from the City Revenue Department. For more information, visit this link: Food Truck Web Page

2. Where can I get a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) application?

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) application is available online at the City's website and the Metropolitan Planning Commission's website. See link below to application. Applications are also available from the Clerk of Council's office in City Hall, the City of Savannah Planning and Urban Design Department located at 20 Interchange Drive, and the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) located at 110 East State Street. 

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) application

3. Can I apply for a rezoning or text amendment to the zoning ordinance?

Yes. Rezoning or text amendments may be applied for through the Clerk of Council’s office. An application may be obtained from www.savannahga.gov on the Zoning page. See below link. Zoning Applications and Forms

4. How close can I build to the property line?

That depends. Please call City of Savannah Zoning office at (912) 651-6530 and speak to a zoning inspector to determine the zoning district for your property and its respective setbacks.

5. What are the required setbacks for my property?

Information on the setback requirements within each zoning district can be found by accessing the Zoning District Information Sheets, or by calling the City of Savannah Zoning office at (912)651-6530 and speaking to a zoning inspector, since required building setbacks can be influenced by any of several requirements. Zoning District Information Sheets

6. Is it a requirement to reside in the residence when establishing a residential daycare?

Yes. Unless operated in conjunction with a school or religious institution, such use shall, within any "R" district, be considered an accessory use. The primary use of the structure utilized shall be for a residence and said residence shall be occupied.

7. Is there such a use as a vacation rental?

Yes. Short-term Vacation Rental (STVR) is a category of use defined in the City of Savannah ordinances. Visit below link, or contact the Tourism Management & Ambassadorship Department at (912)525-1500 for more information. Short-term Vacation Rental Information

8. How can I find out the zoning of my property?

General information for the entire County is available on the Savannah Area GIS (SAGIS) website at www.sagis.org. The below link is a SAGIS Help Document that will indicate how to view the Zoning District of property through SAGIS.

While generally accurate, you should not rely on that information when entering into any contractual obligations. Please call the City of Savannah Zoning office at (912) 651-6530 and speak to a zoning inspector to verify the correct information before signing any agreements. SAGIS Help Document

9. What is my property zoned?

General information for the entire County is available on the Savannah Area GIS (SAGIS) website at www.sagis.org. The below link is a SAGIS Help Document that will indicate how to view the Zoning District of property through SAGIS.

While generally accurate, you should not rely on that information when entering into any contractual obligations. Please call the City of Savannah Zoning office at (912) 651-6530 and speak to a zoning inspector to verify the correct information before signing any agreements. SAGIS Help Document

10. What are the requirements regarding Temporary Signs?

The requirements can be found in the following document: Temporary Signs

11. Which types of signs are prohibited in the City of Savannah?

The prohibited signs can be found in the following document: Restricted Signs

12. What are the allowed sign heights, area, setbacks, etc. for signs not located within a Historic District?

The sign dimensional requirements can be found in the below document.

For information related to signs within a Historic District, please contact the Metropolitan Planning Commission at 912-651-1440. Sign Dimensional Standards

13. What are the requirements regarding Announcement Signs?

The requirements can be found in the following document: Announcement Signs

14. 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

15. Where can I find the Street Classification Maps for billboards?

The following link will provide a map of the street classifications for Billboards: Street Classification Map for Billboards

16. 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 Sheets

17. 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 Sheets

18. 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 Sheets

19. Where are Temporary Uses allowed and what are the requirements?

The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Temporary Uses are allowed and any additional requirements: Temporary Vendor Requirements

20. 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

21. Where are Vacation Rentals allowed and what are the requirements?

Visit the below link, or contact the Tourism Management & Ambassadorship Department at (912)525-1500 for more information. Vacation Rentals

22. Where are Inns allowed and what are the requirements?

The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Inns are allowed and any additional requirements: Inns

23. Where are Bed and Breakfast Guest Units allowed and 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

24. Where are Family Personal Care Homes allowed and 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 Homes

25. Where are Family DayCare Homes allowed and what are the requirements?

The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Family Daycare Homes are allowed and any additional requirements: Family Daycare Homes

26. Where are Childcare Centers allowed and what are the requirements?

The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Childcare Centers are allowed and any additional requirements: Childcare Centers

27. Where are Home Occupations allowed and what are the requirements?

Visit below link for the Zoning Districts where Home Occupations are allowed and any additional requirements: Home Occupations

28. Where are Places of Worship allowed and 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

29. Where are restaurants which serve alcoholic beverages allowed and 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

30. Where are medical offices allowed and what are the requirements?

The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where medical offices are allowed and any additional requirements: Medical Offices

31. Where are professional offices allowed and what are the requirements?

The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Offices are allowed and any additional requirements: Offices

32. Where are Cocktail Lounges and Taverns allowed and 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

33. Where are Package Stores allowed and what are the requirements?

The following link will provide the Zoning Districts where Package Stores are allowed and any additional requirements: Package Stores

34. Where are Beauty Salons, Nail Salons, Barber Shops, or Spas allowed and 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

35. 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

36. 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 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