DRAFT PROPOSED CID DISTRICT

Sec. 230. CID Cumberland Island District

(a) Purpose and intent of the CID zoning. The intent of the CID is to preserve the unique
qualities of Cumberland Island as a barrier island and National Seashore. Recognizing
that there is privately owned property within the National Seashore, the CID is intended
to find balance between protection of natural resources and private property rights.
(b) Uses allowed in the CID zoning
(1) Single-family dwelling
(2) Cemetery
(3) Wildlife refuge or nature park
(4) Power and water supply service
(5) Accessory structures for single-family dwellings limited to storage sheds, pole
barns and garages
(6) Passive recreational usage consistent with the maintenance of the natural
landscape. For example, hard-surface recreation such as a tennis court or
swimming pool would not be permitted. Unpaved paths and walkways within the
natural corridor are permitted.
(c) Special provisions applicable to the CID
(1) No further subdivision of lots is permitted within the CID.
(2) No variances are permitted within the CID.
(3) The modification or alteration of any property line or construction that
requires a reduction in setback requirements shall be treated as a Special Use
Permit and will require approval from the BOC.
(4) Each parcel within the CID will be permitted one single-family dwelling for
every 15 acre(s). Each dwelling shall be shown on a site plan prior to issuing a
building permit. Each site plan will provide a density calculation for that parcel
(number of dwellings per acre) and can be approved administratively by the
Planning and Development Office.
(a) To encourage clustered development, a 50% dwelling unit density
bonus may be provided to a parcel of land if 80% of the entire parcel is
placed into a conservation easement for the purpose of permanent
protection of the natural environment.
(b) A fire suppression system must be provided for each structure that
meets the requirements of the Camden County Fire Chief
 (c) Prior to the issuance of a permit, a tree protection plan shall be
submitted that indicates which hardwood trees 6 inches dbh or greater
to be removed. For any hardwood tree 6 inches dbh or greater that is
removed, the applicant must provide the equivalent number of tree
units, as specified in Article 4, Section 417 of the UDC, elsewhere on the
property. Verification of the tree units is required prior to the issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy for the structure.
(5) All access roads (public and private) and driveways shall be unpaved.
Driveways are required to be curved to prevent a clear visual from the
road to a structure.
(6) The property within the CID is subject to all applicable Federal, State and
Local regulations including the requirements of the Camden County UDC.
(d) Area regulations. Uses and lots in the CID shall conform to the following
requirements:
(1) Minimum lot area: Given that there is no further subdivision permitted within
the CID, the minimum lot sizes are established with the adoption of this district.
(2) Minimum setback from the river mean high water line: 150 feet
(3) Minimum setback from the most landward stable dune: 150 feet (Delineation
of this location shall be made by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
(4) Minimum setback from the National Park boundary: 150 feet.
(5) Minimum setback from all other property lines not listed above: 50 feet.
(6) Maximum building height (including all design features) shall be 35 feet
above natural grade prior to any construction activity.
(7) No septic systems, septic drain fields or wells (for drinking water, irrigation,
or other use) will be permitted in the required setback.
(e) Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots
Uses, structures and lots that lawfully existed prior to the adoption of the CID but no
longer conform to the regulations herein are protected. The CID will allow continuation
of these uses, structures and lots until the end of their useful life, with conformance to
the new regulations as required.
(1) Nonconforming Uses
(a) To avoid undue hardship, the nonconforming use of any structure or
land at the time of the adoption of the CID may be continued even

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 though the use does not conform to the provisions of this CID, except
that the nonconforming use shall not be:
1. Extended to occupy a greater land area;
2. Extended to occupy a greater area of a building or structure
unless such additional area of the building or structure existed at
the time of the CID
3. Reestablished after discontinuance for 24 months
(2) Nonconforming Structures
(a) A nonconforming structure may be repaired, rebuilt or reconstructed
if construction begins within 24 months after the damage or destruction
is incurred.
(b) A nonconforming structure shall not be enlarged or altered in a way
that increases its nonconformity, but it may be repaired to the extent
necessary to maintain it in a safe and sanitary condition.
(3) Nonconforming Lots
(a) Any lot of record existing at the time of adoption of the CID may be
used as a building site for a single-family dwelling, subject to meeting all
other requirements. When it is not possible to provide the required
setbacks to build a single-family dwelling, a Special Use Permit may be
requested from the BOC to provide minimum relief.