Annexation & Rezoning

For a comprehensive explanation of all zoning issues, please view the complete Zoning Ordinance. Within the Zoning Ordinance document, there are 16 Articles and a title page. Some may prefer to navigate the Zoning Ordinance document in sections that are divided by the articles. To view a specific Article, please click on one of the links below.

• Zoning Ordinance Title Page
• Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents Page
• Zoning Ordinance Article 1- Purpose, Authority
• Zoning Ordinance Article 2- Jurisdiction>
• Zoning Ordinance Article 3- Zoning Districts and Official Zoning Map
• Zoning Ordinance Article 4- Definitions
• Zoning Ordinance Article 5- Zoning District Regulations
• Zoning Ordinance Article 6- General Provisions
• Zoning Ordinance Article 7- Provisions for Uses Permitted by Special Exception
• Zoning Ordinance Article 8- Administration
• Zoning Ordinance Article 9- Board of Zoning Appeals
• Zoning Ordinance Article 10- Amendments
• Zoning Ordinance Article 11- Provisions of Ordinance Declared to Be Minimum Requirements
• Zoning Ordinance Article 12- Complaints Regarding Violations
• Zoning Ordinance Article 13- Remedies
• Zoning Ordinance Article 14- Penalties for Violation
• Zoning Ordinance Article 15- Separability
• Zoning Ordinance Article 16- Effective Date

Amendments to Zoning Ordinance

For more information on hom the Zoning Ordinance has changed over the years, please review the various amendments listed below.

• Article 5 Amendment- Underground Utilities
• Article 5 Amendment- Zero Lot Line Dwellings
• Article 6 Amendment- Banners and Temp Signs
• Article 6 Amendment-On Street Parking
• School Amendment
• Tree Protection Amendment
• Unlicensed Vehicle Amendment

Other Important Ordinances and Documents:

• Cluster Ordinance
• Landscape Ordinance
• Lighting Ordinance
• Residential Maintenance Requirements
• Building and Zoning Code Enforcement

Building and Zoning Board of Appeals

The Mauldin Building and Zoning Board of Appeals exists to hear requests for any appeals, special exceptions, and variances on issues pertaining to the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Mauldin’s Building and Zoning Board of Appeals, please click here to download and fill out the application.