Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Clayton County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Clayton County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Clayton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Downtown Design Guide
Clayton County's MX Mixed Use District, Sec. 3.35 of the Zoning Ordinance, sets traditional downtown-style design standards: buildings pulled to a zero-foot front setback, storefront glazing on 60 percent of the ground floor, a 14-foot streetscape, and required upper-story residential over ground-floor retail.
Clayton County MX District Downtown Design Rules
Significant RestrictionsClayton County Zoning Ordinance Sec. 3.35, Sec. 8.0 & Sec. 11.0 (MX Mixed Use District)
Build to Line/Front Yard Setback: 0 feet; 15 feet when outdoor dining, landscaping, public art, fountains or similar amenities are provided... Maximum Building Height: 64 feet on a collector or local street; 120 feet on an arterial... A.Fenestration in the MX District. Architectural design of all buildings and structures shall adhere to the following standards:...2.Primary facades shall be deta...
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