§ 700.02. Applicability.

These regulations shall apply to all present and future land development located within the incorporated area of Marietta, Georgia. The requirements contained herein are declared to be minimum requirements necessary to carry out the purpose of this article. This article shall regulate the height, number of stories, and the size of buildings and other structures; the percentage of lot that may be occupied; the size of yards and other open spaces; the density and distribution of population; the location and use of buildings and other structures: and the use, condition of use or occupancy of land and trade, industry, housing, recreation, transportation, agriculture or for any other purpose; creating districts for said purposes and establishing the boundaries thereof; defining certain terms used herein; providing for the method of administration, enforcement and amendment; creating a Board of Zoning Appeals and defining the powers and duties thereof; providing penalties and resolutions and for other purposes.

(Code 1996, § 7-8-2-2-020)