2510 Hwy 127 Perry, GA 31069

(1) GU, Governmental Use District. The purpose of GU district is to acknowledge and designate properties owned by the United States of America, State of Georgia, Houston County Board of Commissioners, Houston County Board of Education, Peach County Board of Commissioners, Peach County Board of Education, or the City of Perry. (2) PUD, planned unit development district. The PUD planned unit development district is intended to allow for unique and integrated mixed-use developments which are suitable in location and character, and which cannot be achieved in other base zoning districts established in this ordinance. The PUD district is not intended to be used as an alternative to obtaining variance(s) for developments unable to comply with other development standards required by this ordinance. (3) FBC, Form Based Code. The Form Based Code is comprised of the IMU, Interstate Mixed Use District; the MUC, Mixed Use Center District; the NMU, Neighborhood Mixed Use District; the FBR, Form Based Residential District; and the OS, Open Space District. The intent and purpose of t he Form Based Code is to enable and support the implementation of the following policies: a. Within the boundaries of the Perry Form Based Code, ordinary activities of daily life should be able to occur within walking or bicycling distance of most dwellings. b. Perry should serve people of all ages and allow residents to remain in the community as they age. c. Interconnected networks of streets should be designed to disperse traffic and reduce the length and number of automobile trips. d. A range of high-quality and aesthetically compatible housing options should be provided to accommodate different needs in the community. e. The quality-of-life in existing neighborhoods should be preserved and protected. f. Development patterns should make walking and bicycling safer and more pleasant. g. A range of useable open spaces including parks, squares, playgrounds, and preserved environmentally sensitive areas should be distributed throughout Perry. h. Buildings and landscaping should be coordinated to contribute to Perry’s physical design and sense of place. i. Development should adequately accommodate automobiles while respecting the pedestrian and the design of public areas. j. Public buildings, gathering places, and areas for community events should be provided as locations that reinforce community identity. k. Public buildings should be distinctive and appropriate to a role more important than the other buildings that constitute the fabric of the area. l.