Gateway Corridor Overlay District

Why Design Standards?

The Lumpkin County Design Guidelines for the Gateway Corridor Overlay District outlines basic standards for the public realm within the Gateway Corridor Overlay District of Lumpkin County, Georgia. This guide builds on the standards established in the Gateway Corridor Character Area of Lumpkin County Land Use Regulations, by providing a unified aesthetic to development that meets the needs of the community and its visitors.


1. Preserve rural mountain community
2. Protect scenic views along Highway 400
3. Ensure development is the appropriate scale
4. Encourage mixed land uses and interconnectivity to limit traffic on the highway

For More Information:

Gateway Corridor Overlay District Design Guidelines

Lumpkin County Code of Ordinances