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Acworth, GA Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

R-1 through R-5
35 ft maximum height
RM-6 / RM-8
45 ft maximum height
C-1 / OP
40 ft / 35 ft maximum
C-2 / LI / HI
50 ft maximum
MU / SLC
3 stories or 45 ft (up to 70 ft in Opportunity Zone)

Summary

Acworth caps building height by zoning district in Table 73-3.5 of the Zoning Ordinance: 35 feet in the R-1 through R-5 single-family districts, 45 feet in the RM-6 and RM-8 multi-family districts, and 35 to 50 feet across the commercial, office and industrial districts depending on which one applies.

Residential R-1 R-2 R-3 R-5 RM-6 RM-8 ... Maximum ... Building Height (in feet) 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 45 ft 45 ft ... Non-Residential C-1 C-2 OP LI HI ... Maximum ... Building Height (in feet) 40 ft 50 ft 35 ft 50 ft 50 ft

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 27).

Full Breakdown

A, sets 'Maximum Building Height (in feet)' at 35 feet for R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-5, and raises the cap to 45 feet for the RM-6 and RM-8 multi-family districts. B, the Required Non-Residential Dimensional Standards, sets 40 feet in C-1, 50 feet in C-2, 35 feet in OP (office professional), and 50 feet in both LI (light industrial) and HI (heavy industrial). 3(C)(6)). 5(A) frames these figures as minimum regulations for certainty, cautioning that topography, protected resources, and off-street parking needs can further limit what a given lot can actually build even where the table allows more height.

Violations & Fines

Building above the applicable height limit without an approved variance from the mayor and board of aldermen is a zoning violation subject to the city's general Code enforcement, and § 73-3.2 makes clear no structure may be erected except in conformity with the district regulations in the Zoning Ordinance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can a house be in an Acworth single-family zone?
Table 73-3.5.A caps buildings at 35 feet in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-5 single-family districts. The multi-family RM-6 and RM-8 districts allow up to 45 feet under the same table.
What is the height limit for commercial buildings in Acworth?
Table 73-3.5.B sets 40 feet in C-1, 50 feet in C-2, 35 feet in the OP office district, and 50 feet in both the LI and HI industrial districts.
Can a mixed-use building in Acworth exceed the normal height limits?
Yes, in a defined case. Mixed-use district structures are generally limited to three stories or 45 feet, but a project inside the 2020 Opportunity Zone designated by the Department of Community Affairs may rise to five stories or 70 feet (§ 73-6.1.2(C)(6)).

Sources & Official References

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