660 Crowell Rd Porterdale, GA 30014-3312

R1, R2, R3 Residential of various types Institutional OI, GOV Office, Institutional, and Government Mixed-Use CN, CG, OI, MU, R3 Neighborhood Commercial, General Commercial, Office Institutional, Mixed -Use Development, and Multi-Family Residential Industrial LI, T Light Industrial, Technology Overlay District *Note: not all zoning and land use classifications may be appropriate in all locations within a character area. A determination of appropriateness should be made by the City of Porterdale based on the narrative descriptions provided for each character area. Defining Narratives What is a defining narrative? When reviewing development proposals, decision-makers should reference both the Future Development Map and the corresponding character area narrative for guidance. According to DCA’s Minimum Standards and Procedures for Comprehensive Planning (O.C.G.A. Chapter 110-12-1), defining narratives for each character area: • Describe and illustr ate a specific vision for what types, forms, styles, and patterns of development are to be encouraged; • List compatible land uses and zoning cat egories; and • Identify implementation measur es to help achieve the desired development pattern. Compatibility with Overlay Districts Porterdale’s development code currently includes overlay districts that specify additional development requirements for land within them, beyond what is specified for the underlying zoning district: • T echnology Overlay District (T), which accounts for data centers and related technology centers • Hist oric Districts, which include a Commercial, Residential, and Rose Hill district Review of development proposals within these or any future overlay districts should consider compatibility with both the character area's defining narrative and the requirements of the overlay district. DRAFT The City of Porterdale Comprehensive Plan 19 Figure 6. Porterdale Character Area Map DRAFT The City of Porterdale Comprehensive Plan 20 Porterdale Town Center Porterdale’s Town Center Character Area serves as the downtown of the community and contains a significant number of historic resources due to its urban form remaining relatively unchanged since the 1940’s. The area encompasses the main historic Porterdale Mill, the Welaunee Mill, the historic train depot, the Julia A. Porter Methodist Episcopal Church, several commercial buildings, and institutional properties along Main