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Camden County Property Research

Notes, links, and open questions for evaluating a rural Camden County, Georgia property as a possible family compound and homestead.

Location Camden County, Georgia

Near White Oak / Owens Ferry Road area.

Parcel ID 039 004

Identified from the Camden County zoning lookup map.

Zoning / Land Use A-F

Agriculture Forestry.

Coordinates 30.987852, -81.801919

Coordinates used to locate the tract on the zoning map.

Goal

The goal is to determine whether this property could support a multi-home family compound, homestead, or rural retreat while staying compliant with Camden County zoning, septic, well, access, and building requirements.

What I’ve Found So Far

The parcel appears to be A-F Agriculture Forestry.

The Camden County zoning lookup showed Parcel ID 039 004 with Land Use Code A-F and Land Use Description Agriculture Forestry.

A-F zoning may be favorable for a family compound.

The county code needs to be confirmed directly with Camden County, but A-F appears to be one of the zoning categories where rural residential, agricultural, and family-use dwelling options may be possible.

Septic and well feasibility may be the real limiting factor.

Even if zoning allows additional dwellings, each house may require Health Department approval for septic and well placement. Soil, upland acreage, wetlands, floodplain, and spacing requirements could limit the number of practical homesites.

Multiple homes need county confirmation.

The biggest question is whether multiple single-family dwellings can remain on one owner-occupied parcel, or whether Camden County would require subdivision, separate addresses, or another approval process.

Important Links

Map Camden County Zoning Look-Up

Used to locate Parcel ID 039 004 and confirm A-F land use.

 Code Camden County Ordinances & Codes

County ordinances and development code documents.

 County Camden County Zoning

Official county zoning information and related resources.

 Contact Planning & Development

Department to contact before relying on any interpretation.

Questions to Ask Camden County

I am considering purchasing Parcel ID 039 004, located near Owens Ferry Road in Camden County, Georgia. The zoning lookup appears to show the property as A-F Agriculture Forestry.

I would like to know whether this parcel can be used for an owner-occupied family compound or homestead with multiple single-family dwellings for family members.

  1. Can you confirm the exact zoning district for Parcel ID 039 004?
  2. Does A-F zoning allow multiple single-family dwellings on one owner-occupied parcel?
  3. If yes, how many dwellings could be allowed on approximately 25 acres?
  4. Would the additional dwellings require subdivision?
  5. Would each dwelling need its own septic system and well?
  6. Are modular homes, manufactured homes, barndominiums, or tiny homes allowed?
  7. Are there floodplain, wetland, or upland soil limitations on this parcel?
  8. Can RVs or campers be used temporarily during construction?
  9. Would separate addresses be available for family dwellings?
  10. What permits or pre-application meetings would be required?

Due Diligence Checklist

Important Note

This page is a research notebook, not legal, zoning, engineering, or permitting advice. Before making an offer, the intended use should be confirmed directly with Camden County Planning & Development, the Camden County Health Department, a surveyor, and a real estate attorney or closing professional.