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PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Application: A. N. 11 - 44: A request by Stephen J.
Gimpelson for a retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine license to
be used in connection with Augusta Liquors, Inc. located at 923
Alexander Dr. District 7. Super District 10.
Attachments
2. New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 45: A request by
Harshadkumar Parmar for a retail package Beer & Wine license
to be used in connection with Hardiyogi, LLC DBA Lucky Spot
Mart located at 1235 Gordon Hwy. District 1. Super District 9.
Attachments
3. New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 46: A request by Burton
E. Eichel for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine
license to be used in connection with the Eichel Group LLC
DBA The Village Deli located at 2803 Wrightsboro Rd #28.
District 3. Super District 10.
Attachments
4. New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 47: A request by Il Ki
Choi for a retail package Beer license to be used in connection
with Sun & Choi Foods, LLC DBA Laney Walker Supermarket
located at 843 Laney Walker Blvd. District 1. Super District 9.
Attachments
5. New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 48: A request by
Gurpreet Walia for a retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine license
to be used in connection with Royal Wine & Beverages located
at 3217 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3. District 10.
Attachments
6. New Application: A. N. 11 - 49: A request by Jeffrey Griffin for
a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection
with Raceway #6872 located at 3481 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3.
Super District 10.
Attachments
7. Approve amendments to Augusta-Richmond County Code,
Section 7-1-90 PERMIT FEES, so as to increase certain fees
required in connection with the issuance of permits.
Attachments
www.augustaga.gov
8. Motion to approve the final amendments to the FY2011 Aging
Services contracts with CSRA Regional Commission for
wellness grant.
Attachments
9. Motion to approve Augusta, Georgia's desires to update and
amend the Code as related to the abolishment of the License and
Inspection Department and the transfer of those powers and
duties to the Planning and Development Department to be
consistent with the Proposed Government Reorganization Draft
Project Plan and to designate the name of the consolidated
government as “Augusta, Georgia”. Augusta, Georgia seeks to
update the local laws to reflect the name of the consolidated
government.
Attachments
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/10/2011 12:45 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 11 - 44: A request by Stephen J.
Gimpelson for a retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection with Augusta Liquors, Inc. located at 923
Alexander Dr. District 7. Super District 10.
Background:This is a new location. The store is located in the Costco
developement.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond
County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $2117.50.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 45: A request by
Harshadkumar Parmar for a retail package Beer & Wine license to
be used in connection with Hardiyogi, LLC DBA Lucky Spot
Mart located at 1235 Gordon Hwy. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly McTeer's Food &
Fuel.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond
County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $605.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 46: A request by Burton
E. Eichel for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine
license to be used in connection with the Eichel Group LLC DBA
The Village Deli located at 2803 Wrightsboro Rd #28. District 3.
Super District 10.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of
Lorna Barrett.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond
County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $2117.50.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 47: A request by Il Ki
Choi for a retail package Beer license to be used in connection
with Sun & Choi Foods, LLC DBA Laney Walker Supermarket
located at 843 Laney Walker Blvd. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of
Mahesh Sutariya.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond
County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $605.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSO
recommend approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 48: A request by
Gurpreet Walia for a retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine license
to be used in connection with Royal Wine & Beverages located at
3217 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3. District 10.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of
Young S. Pak.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond
County Alcoghol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $2117.50.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 11 - 49: A request by Jeffrey Griffin for a
retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Raceway #6872 located at 3481 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3. Super
District 10.
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond
County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $605.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/10/2011 12:45 PM
Building Fees
Department:License & Inspection
Caption:Approve amendments to Augusta-Richmond County Code,
Section 7-1-90 PERMIT FEES, so as to increase certain fees
required in connection with the issuance of permits.
Background:As part of the budgetary process, it is proposed that there be an
increase in the building permit fees and associated fees as
provided for in the attached amended ordinance. The Building
Division budget is funded from the collection of fees associated
with sale of permits. The collected revenue is not sufficient to
cover the operating expenses. Last year (2010) the Construction
Advisory Board recommended that the fees be increased 5% per
year for five years.
Analysis:The Construction Advisory Board at the November 18, 2010,
meeting approved recommending an increase in fees in order to
provide an additional 5% in revenue per year for the next five
years, or until such time that the annual fee revenue equals the
yearly budget for the Building Division. Each year of the five year
period the Construction Advisory Board will review the budget
and recommend if the 5% increase for the given year should be
approved…. After reviewing the current year Building Division
budget at the September 8, 2011 meeting, the Board approved
recommending a 5% increase in the construction fees and
increasing the minimum fee cost to $50.00. (The fees will be
rounded up.) The Board also recommends that the minimum
reserve fund be increased from $250,000 to $950,000. The reserve
presently is $685,000… The building fees are collected for the
purpose of funding the operation of the Building Division. At year
end, any excess funds are deposited into the Building Division
Revenue Fund. Over the last ten years we’ve saved over one-
million dollars. However, in the last few years we have used some
of the funds to purchase vehicles and software. Last year we
borrowed from the fund to cover the Building Division budget
deficit, which we will do again this year. By increasing the
minimum permit fee to $50.00 and increasing fee structure 5% we
will reduce the amount borrowed from the reserve fund and work
toward having a balanced budget.
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Financial Impact:Based on the permit activity so far this year, the proposed
Ordinance amendment will provide for an estimated $100,000 in
additional revenue.
Alternatives:Do not increase fees.
Recommendation:Approval
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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ORDINANCE NO ________________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SO AS TO
INCREASE CERTAIN FEES REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE TO REPEAL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Augusta-Richmond County Code Section 7-1-90 is hereby amended by deleting
said Section in their entirety and substituting therefore the following to wit:
(a) When due and payable. A permit shall not be issued until the fees prescribed in this section
shall have been paid, nor shall an amendment to permit be approved until the additional fee, if
any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building, structure, electrical, plumbing,
mechanical or gas systems, shall have been paid.
(b) Accounting of fees. The Director-Building Official shall keep a permanent and accurate
accounting of all permit fees and other monies collected, the names of all persons upon whose
account the same was paid, along with the date and amount thereof.
(c) Amount-fee schedule. On all buildings, structures, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas
systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in
subsection (a) of this section at the time of filing application, in accordance with the following
schedule:
(1) Residential.
a. Single-Family Fee Schedule.
Building, per square foot under roof $.06
Electrical, per house $50.00
Mechanical, per house $50.00
Plumbing, per house $50.00
Fireplace, each $8.00
Inspection fee, per house on crawl space $238.00
(14 inspections at $16.00 $17.00 each)
Inspection fee, per house on slab $255.00
(15 inspections at $16.00 $17.00 each)
b. Single-Family Attached (townhouses). Where lot is sold with house, fees shall be the
same as for single-family.
c. Apartment and condominium dwelling unit permit fees. The permit fee will be based
on the construction cost using fee schedule.
d. Seventeen dollars ($17.00) for each required inspection per dwelling unit.
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e. All repairs, additions, alterations will be based on cost of labor and materials, using
fee schedule, plus seventeen dollars ($17.00) for each required inspection.
f. All inspections requested on the weekend and after normal business hours will be at a
cost of one-hundred dollars ($100.00) per inspection.
(2) Commercial, industrial, multifamily, and public building, having total valuation.
($500.00 and less: no fee unless inspection required.)
$1.00 to $6,250.00 $50.00 flat fee, plus $17.00 fee for each inspection
shall be charged.
$6,251.00 to $15,000.00 $50.00 for the first $6,251.00 plus $4.20 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $15,000.00.
$15,001.00 to $50,000.00 $86.75 for the first $15,001.00 plus $4.20 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $233.74 for the first $50,001.00 plus $3.15 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $391.23 for the first $100,001.00 plus $2.10 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof to and
including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 and up. $1231.20 for the first $500,001.00 plus $1.05 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
(3) Moving of buildings or structures; for the moving of any building or structure, the fee
shall be sixty-seven ($67).
(4) Demolition of buildings or structures; for the demolition of any building or structure, the
fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per building, plus a seventeen dollar ($17.00) inspection
fee.
(5) All subcontractors and contractors for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, low voltage and
sprinklers (building and grounds) will be required to purchase their own permits based on
the fee schedule provided in paragraph (2) of this sub-section.
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(6) All commercial repairs will be based on the cost or contract using the fee schedule in
paragraph (2) of this sub-section for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, low-
voltage and sprinkler system contractors.
(7) Electrical permits for new (location) mobile homes shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) plus a
seventeen dollar ($17.00) inspection fee and permits for electrical repairs to mobile
homes shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) plus a seventeen dollar ($17.00) inspection fee.
(8) Re-Inspection; if it is necessary to make a re-inspection for a required building, electrical,
mechanical or plumbing inspection because of improper work, the contractor responsible
shall pay a re-inspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each re-inspection.
(9) Mothballing Permits: flat fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(d) Same—Permit valuation. Permit valuations shall include total cost, such as plumbing,
electrical, mechanical equipment and other systems, including materials and labor. If, in the
opinion of the Director-Building Official, the valuation of building, alteration, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems appears to be underestimated on the application,
the permit shall be denied unless the applicant can show detailed estimated cost to meet the
approval of the Director-Building Official.
(e) Plan review fees. The fee for reviewing all plans, including Building, Electrical, Plumbing
and Mechanical shall be sixty-six percent (66%) of the permit amount. One and two-family
dwellings are exempt from plan review fees.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2012.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this _________ day of
______________, 2011.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION ATTEST:
By: _______________________________________ ________________________
As its Mayor Clerk
First Reading: __________________ Second Reading: ________________
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/10/2011 12:45 PM
FY 2011 Aging Services Contract Amendment With CSRA Regional Commission
Department:Recreation, Parks and Facilities Department
Caption:Motion to approve the final amendments to the FY2011 Aging
Services contracts with CSRA Regional Commission for wellness
grant.
Background:Augusta has been awarded this grant since 2005 for wellness
programs for senior adults at the six senior service sites.
Analysis:This grant enables the department to offer additional wellness
services to our seniors.
Financial Impact:This amendment will be a decrease in the Title IIIB/State contract
#11-08-0452 from $16,033 to $15,100 (in the amount of $873)
which will make Augusta's match decrease from $1781 to $1684
(in the amount of $97).
Alternatives:1. Approve the final amendments to the FY2011 Aging Services
contracts with CSRA Regional Commission for wellness grant. 2.
To deny, which would result in forfeiting grant funds and possibly
termination of the program.
Recommendation:1. Approve the final amendments to the FY2011 Aging Services
contracts with CSRA Regional Commission for wellness grant.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
220-05--4381
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
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Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/10/2011 12:45 PM
Water Conservation Restrictions
Department:Law
Caption:Motion to approve Augusta, Georgia's desires to update and
amend the Code as related to the abolishment of the License and
Inspection Department and the transfer of those powers and duties
to the Planning and Development Department to be consistent
with the Proposed Government Reorganization Draft Project Plan
and to designate the name of the consolidated government as
“Augusta, Georgia”. Augusta, Georgia seeks to update the local
laws to reflect the name of the consolidated government.
Background:None
Analysis:None
Financial Impact:None
Alternatives:Deny Motion
Recommendation:Approve Motion
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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ORDIACE O. _________________
A ORDIACE TO AMED THE AUGUSTA, GA. CODE, TITLE FIVE, CHAPTER
TWO, ARTICLE FIVE RELATIG TO WATER COSERVATIO RE STRICTIOS;
TO REPEAL ALL ORDIACES AD PARTS OF ORDIACES I COFLICT
HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE A EFFECTIVE DATE AD FOR OTHE R PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, on March 30, 2011, the Augusta, Georgia Commission approved the
Administrator’s reorganization plan as described in the Augusta, Georgia Proposed Government
Reorganization Draft Project Plan; and
WHEREAS, such Proposed Government Reorganization Draft Project Plan requires the
abolishment of the License and Inspection Department and to have the powers and duties of the
License and Inspection Department to be transferred to the Planning and Development
Department; and
WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia desires to update and amend the Code as related to the
abolishment of the License and Inspection Department and the transfer of those powers and
duties to the Planning and Development Department to be consistent with the Proposed
Government Reorganization Draft Project Plan; and
WHEREAS, 1997 Ga. Laws p. 4024 designates the name of the consolidated government as
“Augusta, Georgia”; and
WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia seeks to update the local laws to reflect the name of the
consolidated government.
THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA BOARD OF COMMISSIOS ordains as follows:
SECTIO 1. AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Sections 5-2-110 through 5-2-115 as set forth in the
AUGUSTA, GA. CODE, re-adopted July 10, 2007, are hereby amended by striking each section in
its entirety as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto and inserting in lieu thereof new Code Sections 5-2-
110 through 5-2-115 restated as set forth in “Exhibit B” hereto.
SECTIO 2. Section 5-2-116 through 5-2-136 of the AUGUSTA, GA CODE shall remain
reserved.
SECTIO 3. This ordinance shall become effective on November 1, 2011.
SECTIO 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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Adopted this _____ day of ______________, 2011.
__________________________________________
David S. Copenhaver
As its Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Board of Commission on
____________________, 2011, and that such Ordinance has not been modified or rescinded as
of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy of the
Ordinance which was approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s).
_________________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
1st Reading:
2nd Reading:
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EXHIBIT A
Sec. 5-2-110. Definitions.
(a) Commercial. Any type of building other than residential.
(b) Construction. The erection of a new building or the alteration of an existing building in
connection with its repair or renovation or in connection with making an addition to an
existing building and shall include the replacement of a malfunctioning, unserviceable, or
obsolete faucet, showerhead, toilet, or urinal in an existing building.
(c) Residential. Any building or unit of a building intended for occupancy as a dwelling but
shall not include a hotel or motel.
Sec. 5-2-111. Residential standards.
On or after July 1, 1991, no construction may be initiated within Augusta-Richmond County for
any residential building or any type which:
(a) Employs a gravity tank-type, flushometer–valve, or flushometer–tank toilet that uses
more than an average of one and six tenths (1.6) gallons of water per flush; however, this
paragraph shall not be applicable to one-piece toilets until July 1, 1992.
(b) Employs a shower head that allows a floe of more than an average of two and half (2.5)
gallons of water per minute at sixty (60) pounds per square inch of pressure.
(c) Employ a urinal that uses more than an average of one (1.0) gallon of water per flush.
(d) Employ a lavatory faucet or lavatory replacement aerator that allows a flow of more than
two (2.0) gallons of water per minute.
(e) Employs a kitchen faucet or kitchen replacement aerator that allows a flow of more than
two and half (2.5) gallons of water per minute.
Sec. 5-2-112. Commercial standards.
On or after July 1, 1992, there shall be no construction or any commercial building initiated
within Augusta-Richmond County for any commercial building of any type which does not meet
the requirements of subparagraph (a) through (e) of section 5-2-111.
Sec. 5-2-113. Applicability.
The requirements of section 5-2-111 shall apply to any residential construction initiated after
July 1, 1991, and to any commercial construction initiated after July 1, 1992, which involves the
repair or renovation of or addition to any existing building when such repair or renovation of or
addition to such existing building includes replacement of toilets or showers or both.
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Sec. 5-2-114. Exemptions.
(a) New construction and the repair or renovation of an existing building shall be exempt
from the requirements of section 5-2-111, 5-2-112 and 5-2-113 when:
(1) The repair or renovation of the existing building does not include the replacement
of the plumbing or sewage system servicing toilets, faucets or showerheads within
such existing buildings; or
(2) When such plumbing or sewage system within such existing building, because of
its capacity, design or installation, would not function properly if the toilets,
faucets or showerheads require by this article were installed; or
(3) Such system is as well or gravity flow from a spring and is owned privately by an
individual of use in such individual’s personal residence; or
(4) Units to be installed are:
a. Specifically designed for use by the handicapped:
b. Specifically designed to withstand unusual abuse or installation in a penal
institution; or
c. Toilets for juveniles.
(b) The owner, or his agent, of a building undergoing new construction or repair or
renovation who is entitled to an exemption as specified in subsection (a)(2), (3) or (4) of
this section shall obtain the exemption by applying at the office of the building inspector.
A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be charged for the inspection and issuance of such
exemption.
Sec. 5-2-115. Enforcement; penalty.
(a) This article shall be enforced by the office of the building inspector and/or the License &
Inspection Department. Citations for violations may be issued by the chief building
inspector or any inspector authorized to do so by the director of such department.
(b) Any person, corporation, partnership or other entity violating this article shall be tried as
a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed sixty (60) days.
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EXHIBIT B
Sec. 5-2-110. Definitions.
(a) Commercial. Any type of building other than residential.
(b) Construction. The erection of a new building or the alteration of an existing building in
connection with its repair or renovation or in connection with making an addition to an
existing building and shall include the replacement of a malfunctioning, unserviceable, or
obsolete faucet, showerhead, toilet, or urinal in an existing building.
(c) Residential. Any building or unit of a building intended for occupancy as a dwelling but
shall not include a hotel or motel.
Sec. 5-2-111. Residential standards.
On or after July 1, 1991, no construction may be initiated within Augusta, Georgia for any
residential building or any type which:
(a) Employs a gravity tank-type, flushometer–valve, or flushometer–tank toilet that uses
more than an average of one and six tenths (1.6) gallons of water per flush; however, this
paragraph shall not be applicable to one-piece toilets until July 1, 1992.
(b) Employs a shower head that allows a floe of more than an average of two and half (2.5)
gallons of water per minute at sixty (60) pounds per square inch of pressure.
(c) Employ a urinal that uses more than an average of one (1.0) gallon of water per flush.
(d) Employ a lavatory faucet or lavatory replacement aerator that allows a flow of more than
two (2.0) gallons of water per minute.
(e) Employs a kitchen faucet or kitchen replacement aerator that allows a flow of more than
two and half (2.5) gallons of water per minute.
Sec. 5-2-112. Commercial standards.
On or after July 1, 1992, there shall be no construction or any commercial building initiated
within Augusta, Georgia for any commercial building of any type which does not meet the
requirements of subparagraph (a) through (e) of section 5-2-111.
Sec. 5-2-113. Applicability.
The requirements of section 5-2-111 shall apply to any residential construction initiated after
July 1, 1991, and to any commercial construction initiated after July 1, 1992, which involves the
repair or renovation of or addition to any existing building when such repair or renovation of or
addition to such existing building includes replacement of toilets or showers or both.
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Sec. 5-2-114. Exemptions.
(a) New construction and the repair or renovation of an existing building shall be exempt
from the requirements of section 5-2-111, 5-2-112 and 5-2-113 when:
(1) The repair or renovation of the existing building does not include the replacement
of the plumbing or sewage system servicing toilets, faucets or showerheads within
such existing buildings; or
(2) When such plumbing or sewage system within such existing building, because of
its capacity, design or installation, would not function properly if the toilets,
faucets or showerheads require by this article were installed; or
(3) Such system is as well or gravity flow from a spring and is owned privately by an
individual of use in such individual’s personal residence; or
(4) Units to be installed are:
i. Specifically designed for use by the handicapped:
ii. Specifically designed to withstand unusual abuse or installation in a penal
institution; or
iii. Toilets for juveniles.
(b) The owner, or his agent, of a building undergoing new construction or repair or
renovation who is entitled to an exemption as specified in subsection (a)(2), (3) or (4) of
this section shall obtain the exemption by applying at the office of the building inspector.
A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be charged for the inspection and issuance of such
exemption.
Sec. 5-2-115. Enforcement; penalty.
(a) This article shall be enforced by the office of the building inspector and/or the Planning
& Development Department. Citations for violations may be issued by the chief building
inspector or any inspector authorized to do so by the director of such department.
(b) Any person, corporation, partnership or other entity violating this article shall be tried as
a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment not to exceed sixty (60) days.
Sec. 5-2-152 through 5-2-165. Reserved.
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