A. The specific characteristics of residential development that may take place in George;

B. A consistent and compatible residential land use pattern;

C. The residential housing needs of George citizens;

D. The public safety needs of George citizens.

The R-1, Single Family Residential Zone is intended to provide for and to protect single family residences in specified low density residential areas and to preserve land for single family residential uses. Residential density generally ranges from one to four dwelling units per acre.

The R-2, Single Family and Two Family Residential Zone is intended to provide for and to protect single family and two (2) family residences in specified low density areas and to preserve land for single family and two (2) family residential uses. Residential density generally ranges from four (4) to eight (8) dwelling units per acre.

The R-3, Multi-Family Residential Zone is intended to accommodate medium to high density residential uses and to preserve land for such residential uses. Residential density generally ranges from six (6) to fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre. The zone may also serve as a transitional buffer area between commercial areas and low-density residential areas. Limited commercial uses are permitted as conditional uses.