Bulloch County, GA Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)
Key Facts
- Maximum bonus
- 15 percent combined, any amenity mix
- Per-amenity credit
- 5 percent off density/FAR/parking
- Base density without sewer
- 2.0 units/acre (PUD-1/PUD-2)
- Base density with sewer
- 10.0 units/acre (PUD-1/PUD-2)
- EV amenity minimum
- 5 charging stations, 15-station cap
Summary
In unincorporated Bulloch County, a Planned Unit Development can earn up to a 15 percent bonus above the base density, floor area ratio and parking standards by providing listed public amenities. The Zoning Ordinance (Appendix C) sets a hard 15 percent ceiling regardless of how many amenities are combined.
Section 1213. - Bonus incentives. The following bonus incentives shall be granted beyond the performance standards if the applicant provides a single amenity or combination of amenities below. The amount of the bonus incentive shall not exceed 15 percent. Amenity Density Floor Area Ratio Parking Space Ratio Reduction Specifics ... Open space 5% 5% 5% Permanent open space used for passive recreation or resource protection that is freely accessible to users of the site. ... Electric vehicle charging station, public use 5% 5% 5% Minimum of five charging stations per development, but not more than 15 maximum.
Full Breakdown
0 with approved sewer, floor area ratio and open space ratio limits by PUD-1/PUD-2/PUD-3 tier). Each qualifying amenity, an amenity such as a public electric vehicle charging installation, permanent open space for passive recreation, a comprehensive pedestrian sidewalk system, a recreational facility like a jogging trail or clubhouse, a dedicated public-use site of an acre or more for law enforcement, fire or EMS, or a public pedestrian plaza with benches and landscaping, earns a five percent reduction credit against density, floor area ratio and parking space ratio requirements.
An applicant can stack multiple amenities, but Section 1213 caps the combined bonus at 15 percent regardless of how many qualifying amenities are provided. The EV charging amenity specifically requires a minimum of five charging stations per development, with no more than 15 counted toward the bonus. Violations of the Zoning Ordinance, including exceeding approved density without the corresponding bonus justification, are enforced under Section 418 penalties and Section 419 civil remedies.
Violations & Fines
Building or developing beyond approved density without qualifying for the bonus is a violation of the Zoning Ordinance (Appendix C) under Section 418, punishable as provided in Section 1-11 of the Bulloch County Code of Ordinances, with each day of a continuing violation a separate offense. Section 419 also lets any harmed party, including the county, seek an injunction to stop unauthorized construction or use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much extra density can a Bulloch County PUD get?
What counts as a qualifying amenity for the bonus?
Can a developer combine several amenities to exceed 15 percent?
Sources & Official References
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