655 Laurel Rd, Pine Lake, GA 30072

Single Family Residential District

The purpose of this Article in establishing the R-1 Residential District is as follows: Preserve the architectural traditions and history of Pine Lake as a camp-like retreat nestled in the woods, with century-old trees, natural landscapes, diverse and creative residential designs, and modestly-sized cottage-type dwellings, while incorporating them into a dynamic, progressive 21 st century community; Sustain and enhance the affordability of dwellings for people of all occupations, incomes, ages and lifestyles; Encourage unique and varied residential designs, so that each new dwelling has a distinct architectural character and opportunity for individual creative expression; Facilitate preservation of dwellings consistent with the unique style of cottage-type dwellings; Protect and enhance the lake, streams, wetlands and parks; the bird sanctuary and wildlife diversity; and the entire natural environment; Promote effective solutions for reducing energy and water consumption and improving the quality of storm water runoff; Reinforce the safety of residents through dwelling design and placement that provide eyes on the street, allowing each resident to become a watchful presence, and through other practices that promote crime prevention through environmental design; Foster social interaction among neighbors and their friendly engagement in community events and activities, through thoughtful planning and design of public streets, walkability, open space and public facilities.I.Advance creative and responsive project planning and design; Capitalize on Pine Lake as an arts community attracting artists and visitors from across the region by a mixture of sizes and types of dwelling units with liberal allowances for work space.