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Purpose To allow properties to be planned as a unit with development standards tailored to the site, provide flexibility and diversification of lot sizes and architectural styles, maintain consistency with the comprehensive plan, encourage efficient use of land for preservation of sensitive environmental and cultural features, encourage use of design features to achieve development that is compatible with the area, and to allow for creative and imaginative design that will promote amenities beyond those expected in conventional development. . General Design Requirements – refer to Columbia County code for more detail Minimum Lot Size: determined by PRD narrative Minimum Side Building Setback: 10 feet unless character of development justifies smaller setbacks Minimum Rear Building Setback: 10 feet Driveways to be a minimum of 20 feet long Streets are to be designed with a hierarchy of types in an interconnected pattern Street trees are required on both sides of all streets, except alleys Minimum of 10% of the usable project area must be allocated as open space Specific architectural design criteria must be adopted for the development 50% of single-family attached units must have an attached or detached garage Permitted Uses Single-family dwelling Two-family dwelling Townhouse Multi-family Customary accessory structures Ancillary dwellings Golf, country club, clubhouse, pool and recreation courts, active recreation amenities This information is provided for general information only. PRDs are constrained by the adopted site plan and narrative. For additional information, contact the Planning Department at 706-868- 3400, or [EMAIL REDACTED].