3655 James Rd Acworth, GA 30102-1509

73-5.10 LI, Light Industrial 1. Purpose and Intent. The LI district is intended to provide suitable areas for business distribution/service facilities, transportation terminals and manufacturing/assembly processes which do not emit noise, vibration, smoke, gas, fumes, odors or any other effluents from an enclosed building. These districts should have access to arterial roadways and utilities and discourage uses that are incompatible with light manufacturing. When located on the perimeter of an industrial node, the LI district should provide for uses that are low in intensity and scale to ensure compatibility with adjacent properties. 2. Uses Permitted by Right. 1. Administrative and distribution offices including contractors’ offices. 2. Ambulance services. 3. Breweries, pubs, distilleries, farm wineries 4. Bus, rail, and transit stations for passenger service with minimal freight 5. Clinics and health centers (including accessory pharmacies). 6. Commercial recreation facilities (indoor and outdoor). 7. Community Fairs 8. Construction contractors’ storage space. 9. Exterminating facilities. 10. Farm and garden supply stores, including nurseries and greenhouses. 11. Farmers markets. 12. Financial services including banks, credit unions, brokerage, and investment services. 13. Fuel and ice dealers. 14. Helicopter landing areas. 15. Industrial/warehouse parks. 16. Manufacturing establishments, light 17. Mini warehouses and self-storage facilities. 18. Newspaper publishing facilities. 19. Printing services. 20. Private parks and playgrounds. 21. Radio and television studio facilities. 22. Research laboratories to include medical and dental labs. 23. Taxi stands and dispatching agencies. 24. Trade shops, including sheet metal, upholstering, plumbing, carpentry, sign painting and other similar activities. 25. Vocational schools 26. Warehousing, including commercial mini-warehouse facilities 27. Wholesale trade and distribution facilities, including office showrooms and display areas. 43 City of Acworth Zoning Ordinance Amended July 2, 2026. 3. Uses with Supplemental Regulations. 1. Automobile repair shops. 2. Automotive maintenance shops. 3. Automobile service stations. 4. Automobile, trailer, and boat sales. 5. Cemeteries, mausoleums, and funeral homes. 6. Dry cleaning plants. 7. Outdoor display of product. 8. Outdoor storage facilities, excluding junk and salvage yards 9. Places of assembly (religious institutions, neighborhood recreation centers and swimming pools). 10. Funeral homes. 4. Special Uses Permitted by Board of Aldermen. 1. Adult entertainment.