{
 "jurisdiction": "Albany, GA",
 "state": "GA",
 "counties": [
  "Dougherty"
 ],
 "url": "https://ruralvacantland.com/zoning/ga/albany/",
 "publisher": "Rural Vacant Land (ruralvacantland.com)",
 "use": "drive-thru restaurant",
 "last_read": "2026-11-14",
 "summary": "A drive-thru restaurant is allowed by right (no conditional use permit, special exception or rezoning) in these zoning districts: C-2, C-2c, C-2Nc, C-3, C-3c, M-1, M-1c. It needs a conditional or special use approval in: C-7, C-7c. It is not allowed in 27 districts (mostly residential; see the table). 1 district is not confirmed yet.",
 "status_meaning": {
  "by_right": "Allowed by right",
  "conditional": "Needs a conditional or special use approval",
  "prohibited": "Not allowed",
  "unclear": "Not confirmed yet"
 },
 "zoning_layer": {
  "url": "https://services6.arcgis.com/VKHi8CC6pMIyYUIs/arcgis/rest/services/Current_Zoning_Information/FeatureServer/1",
  "district_field": "ZONE"
 },
 "districts": [
  {
   "district": "AG",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "AGc",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-1c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-1n",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': Y in C-2, C-3, M-1; CC in C-7; H in FH.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "conditions": "Y = permitted. Title III 2.04: five off-street waiting spaces (9x20 ft) per service lane; restaurant screening walls next to R districts (Title III 1.06).",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-2c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': Y in C-2, C-3, M-1; CC in C-7.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Base district allows it, but this parcel has conditional zoning (c) - check its conditions. 5 stacking spaces per lane.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-2Nc",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': Y in C-2, C-3, M-1; CC in C-7.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Base district allows it, but this parcel has conditional zoning (c) - check its conditions. 5 stacking spaces per lane.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-3",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': Y in C-2, C-3, M-1; CC in C-7; H in FH.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "conditions": "Y = permitted. Title III 2.04: five off-street waiting spaces (9x20 ft) per service lane; restaurant screening walls next to R districts (Title III 1.06).",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-3c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': Y in C-2, C-3, M-1; CC in C-7.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Base district allows it, but this parcel has conditional zoning (c) - check its conditions. 5 stacking spaces per lane.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-5",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-5c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-6",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-6c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-7",
   "name": "",
   "status": "conditional",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': CC (City/County Commission approval) in C-7.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Needs City/County Commission approval.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-7c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "conditional",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': CC (City/County Commission approval) in C-7.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Needs City/County Commission approval.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-8",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-8c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-R",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "C-Rc",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "FH",
   "name": "",
   "status": "unclear",
   "quote": "",
   "code_section": "",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "M-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': Y in C-2, C-3, M-1; CC in C-7; H in FH.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "conditions": "Y = permitted. Title III 2.04: five off-street waiting spaces (9x20 ft) per service lane; restaurant screening walls next to R districts (Title III 1.06).",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "M-1c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': Y in C-2, C-3, M-1; CC in C-7.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Base district allows it, but this parcel has conditional zoning (c) - check its conditions. 5 stacking spaces per lane.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "M-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "M-2c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in this column (Y only in C-2, C-3, M-1).",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Blank cell.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-2c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-3",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-3c",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-E",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-G",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-Gc",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-MHP",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-MHS",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "R-MHSc",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RG",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Table II.2.01 'Drive-In and Drive-Through, except banks': blank in all R- columns.",
   "code_section": "Zoning Ordinance Table II.2.01",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.albanyga.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/planning/documents/ordinances-amp-regulations/zoning-tables-update-2021.pdf (Table II.2.01 p.2, read visually) ; Title III Sec. 2.04",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  }
 ],
 "profile": null,
 "fees": null,
 "note": "Summary of the public zoning code with links to each source. Not legal advice; confirm with the planning office."
}