4300 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016

General Commercial District

The CG General Commercial District is primarily composed of heavy commercial and light industrial uses usually located near population centers, and which may generate increased traffic and congestion. The intent of this district is to provide for special areas which, due to their location or current land use, have been set aside to allow uses which may not be allowed in the lighter commercial districts, but are not generally objectionable by reason of dust, odor, bright lights, noise or vibration. This district should generally be utilized as a buffer between heavier industrial and lighter commercial zones, and uses within this district should, when possible, be carried on within a completely enclosed building. Individual development of such uses should be allowed subject to the following conditions: Such proposed use is not inconsistent with neighboring zoning and current land use, and will when necessary, provide adequate buffer between adjoining heavier industrial and lighter commercial, residential or agricultural districts; The site plan for the proposed use provides for adequate ingress and egress of vehicular traffic and will not cause safety, health or unreasonable traffic problems in the area; and The proposed use is justified based on facts presented to indicate the need for such use, as called for in the Newton County Comprehensive Land Use Plan.