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ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice
Chairman; Clarke, member.
Absent: Hon. Fennoy, member.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Presentation by Mr. William Varnell regarding age limit on taxis.Item
Action:
Rescheduled
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Defer
Motion to refer this
item to the next
committee meeting in
order to
comprehensively
analyze the age limit on
taxis in comparisons
with other modes of
transportation such as
Uber and Lyft and look
at what other cities
have done in these
cases.
Motion Passes 3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
2. New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-03: A request by Michael Newsome
for an on premise consumption Beer License to be used in connection with
Billards II, LLC dba Rack and Grill II located at 3801 Mike Padgett Hwy.
District 8. Super District 10.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
3. New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-04: A request by Naveed Gojali for a
retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with S T Food
Store located at 3706 Mike Padgett Hwy. District 1. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
4. New Application: A.N. 19-05: A request by Amy Adamo for an on premise
consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with
Vance's Bakery Bar located at 901 B Broad St. District 1. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
5. New Application: A.N. 19-06: A request by William M. Hatch for a
wholesale Distilled Spirits License for Carolina Moon Distillery dba 2nd City
Distilling Company located at #4 8th St. District 1. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve Passes
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
6. Incidental On-Premise Alcohol Licenses: request approval of amendments to
the Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, Alcoholic Beverages,
to include additional definitions, Incidental Alcohol licenses for beer, wine
and liquor, and amendments for regulating such licenses; and to waive the
second reading.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
7. The Planning & Development Department requests approval to amend the
Augusta, Georgia Code, Administrative and Regulatory Fee Structure,
Section 2-1-3(c), so as to establish the ‘Incidental Alcohol License’
regulatory fee, to provide an effective date, and to waive the second reading.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
8. Transfer of Adult Entertainment Permit: request approval to amend the
Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 6, Chapter 1, Section 6-1-15, so as to provide
conditions under which an adult entertainment permit may be transferred.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve Motion to
approve.
Commissioner
John Clarke
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Passes
Motion Passes
3-0.
9. Discuss the Augusta Public Transit System. (Requested by Commissioner
Marion Williams)
Item
Action:
Rescheduled
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Defer
Motion to provide an
assessment of the bus
shelters that are in our
inventory and how
many will be needed,
where the locations are
and a cost estimate for
the new signage and
bring it back to the next
committee meeting
with a sample of the
signage to come back
to the Commission
meeting on Tuesday.
Motion Passes 3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
10. Motion to approve the design work for four LED Digital Display Message
Boards (Bid Item 18-204, approved 8/21/2018).
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
11. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on
January 8, 2019.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion
Type
Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
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Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
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William S. Varnell
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Presentation by Mr. William Varnell regarding age limit on
taxis.
Background:
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Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-03: A request by Michael
Newsome for an on premise consumption Beer License to be
used in connection with Billards II, LLC dba Rack and Grill II
located at 3801 Mike Padgett Hwy. District 8. Super District 10.
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of
Chris D. Kuneman.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $635.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development Office approved the application
subject to additional information not contradicting the
applicant’s statements The Sheriff’s Office approved the
application subject to additional information not contradicting
applicant’s statements.
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Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-04: A request by Naveed
Gojali for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with S T Food Store located at 3706 Mike Padgett
Hwy. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of
Pok Sun Greubel.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1,330.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development Office approved the application
subject to additional information not contradicting the
applicant’s statements The Sheriff’s Office approved the
application subject to additional information not contradicting
applicant’s statements.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Application: A.N. 19-05: A request by Amy Adamo for
an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be
used in connection with Vance's Bakery Bar located at 901 B
Broad St. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a New Application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $4,385.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development Office approved the application
subject to additional information not contradicting the
applicant’s statements The Sheriff’s Office approved the
application subject to additional information not contradicting
applicant’s statements.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Application: A.N. 19-06: A request by William M. Hatch
for a wholesale Distilled Spirits License for Carolina Moon
Distillery dba 2nd City Distilling Company located at #4 8th St.
District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a New Application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1,500.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development Office approved the application
subject to additional information not contradicting the
applicant’s statements. The Sheriff’s Office approved the
application subject to additional information not contradicting
applicant’s statements.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 6-2-2, SECTION 6-2-14, SECTION 6-2-
17, SECTION 6-2-19, SECTION 6-2-19, SECTION 6-2-26, SECTION 6-2-51, SECTION 6-2-
52, AND SECTION 6-2-67; SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DFINITIONS, HOURS OF
SALE, CLARIFYING MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT, ADDING
ALCOHOL LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS, ADDING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR
ART SHOPS, PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, AND AUGUSTA
CONVENTIONS AND VISIITORS BUREAU, AND ADDING LICENSING FEES; TO
REPEAL ALL CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS
AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING; TO
PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT ALL ALCOHOL
LICENSEES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Section 6-2-2, is hereby
amended by deleting this section in its entirety, AND new Section 6-2-2 is hereby inserted to
replace the repealed section as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 2. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Section 6-2-14 is
hereby amended by deleting this section in its entirety, AND new Section 6-2-14 is hereby inserted
to replace the repealed section as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 3. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Section 6-2-17, is
hereby amended by deleting this section in its entirety, AND new Section 6-2-17 is hereby inserted
to replace the repealed section as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 4. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Section 6-2-19, is
hereby amended by deleting this section in its entirety, AND new Section 6-2-19 is hereby inserted
to replace the repealed section as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 5. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Section 6-2-51, is
hereby amended by deleting this section in its entirety, AND new Section 6-2-51 is hereby inserted
to replace the repealed section as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 6. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Section 6-2-52, is
hereby amended by deleting this section in its entirety, AND new Section 6-2-52 is hereby inserted
to replace the repealed section as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 7. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Section 6-2-67, is
hereby amended by deleting this section in its entirety, AND new Section 6-2-67 is hereby inserted
to replace the repealed section as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 10. This ordinance shall become upon adoption.
SECTION 11. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2019.
__________________________
______________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr.
As its Mayor
Attest: __________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Seal:
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2019
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
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: _________________________
WAIVE SECOND READING
“EXHIBIT A”
(Amended sections are underlined)
Chapter 2
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ARTICLE 1 IN GENERAL
Definitions
Sec. 6-2-2. Definitions.
The following are definitions of terms as used in this Chapter:
(a) Alcohol. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, from whatever source or by
whatever process produced.
(b) Alcoholic beverage. Alcoholic beverage includes all drinks or beverages containing alcohol,
including, but not limited to, distilled spirits, beer, malt beverage, wine or fortified wine.
(c) Alcoholic Treatment Center: Any state owned or state operated hospital, community mental health
center, or other facility utilized for the diagnosis, care, treatment, or hospitalization of persons who are
alcoholics and any other hospital or facility within the State of Georgia approved for such purpose by the
department, including the buildings and the surrounding property or campus directly incorporated into such
use.
(d) Bar/ Pub: An established place of business which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises and may serve meals to be consumed on the premises and which also may
provide live entertainment or contests involving strength or skill and may provide electronic games or
pool tables.
(e) Beer. Malt beverage obtained by the fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops,
or any other similar product, or any combination of such products in water containing not more than
fourteen percent (14%) Alcohol by volume and including ale, porter, brown, stout, lager beer, and strong
beer. This term does not include sake, known as Japanese rice wine.
(f) Brewery shall mean a large or industrial scale manufacturer of alcoholic malt beverages for the
purpose of wholesale distribution. Such use must be connected to public water and sewer.
(g) Brewpub shall mean a restaurant that produces a limited quantity of an alcoholic malt beverage for on-
site consumption with incidental sales to the public as carryout and is consistent with Section 6-2-52 of
the Augusta Georgia Code thereby regulating alcohol licenses for eating establishments. Such use must be
connected to public water and sewer.
(h) Caterer - Licensed alcoholic beverage caterer. Any retail dealer who has been licensed by Augusta,
Georgia pursuant to this chapter and pursuant to Georgia law.
(i) Church: A permanent building owned and operated exclusively by a religious organization and publicly
designated a church where persons regularly assemble for religious worship. The minimum distance
requirements from church buildings shall not apply to space in a shopping center or residences also used
for religious purposes.
(j) Dinner theater: An established place of business that is defined as a restaurant as in section 6-2-2(u)
with the exception that a fee may be collected upon entrance to the business which provides theatrical
entertainment during the course of the meal.
(k) Director of Planning and Development. The person named as director of the Augusta Planning and
Development Department, or any designated representative thereof.
(l) Distillery shall mean a large or industrial scale manufacturer of alcoholic distilled spirits for the
purpose of wholesale distribution. Such use must be connected to public water and sewer.
(m) Distributor shall mean the manufacturer’s direct point of contact for prospective buyers of certain
products.
(n) Drinking alcohol on city streets prohibited. Except as provided in paragraph (1) below, it shall be
unlawful for any licensed establishment to dispense any alcoholic beverage in an open container for removal
from the premises, and it shall be unlawful for any person to remove from an alcoholic beverage
establishment any open container of alcoholic beverage or to drink or attempt to drink any alcoholic
beverage from any open container or to possess in any open container any alcoholic beverage on the streets,
sidewalks, rights-of-way, and parking lots, whether public or private, within the limits of Augusta, Georgia.
(1) Outside consumption of alcoholic beverage permitted in certain area; Restaurants (eating
establishments) as defined in Section 6-2-52 that have complied with Augusta-Richmond County
Code Section 3-8-11 (a)(b) Sidewalk Encroachments, may allow customers to consume an
alcoholic beverage at the outside table while dining.
(o) Entertainment Venue shall mean an establishment which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises and which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross entertainment
and beverages sales from the sale of entertainment admission tickets, and shall further mean an
entertainment venue meeting criteria for license eligibility provided in section 6-2-52.
(p) Fortified Wines shall mean any alcoholic beverage containing more than twenty-one percent (21%)
Alcohol by volume made from fruits, berries, or grapes either by natural fermentation or by natural
fermentation with brandy added. The term includes, but is not limited to, brandy.
(q) Growler. The term growler shall mean a glass or ceramic bottle or jug not to exceed 64 ounces that is
filled by a licensee or employee of a licensee with beer from a keg and securely sealed for off-premises
consumption. Growlers may only be filled from kegs procured by the licensee from a duly licensed
wholesaler and the filling of growlers by means of a tapped keg shall not constitute the breaking of a
package as contemplated by O.C.G.A. § 3-3-26 and they cannot be in the possession or control of retailer
selling distilled spirits by the package.
(r) Hotel: A building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a
place where sleeping accommodations are offered for adequate pay to travelers and guests, whether
transient, permanent or residential, in which 50 or more rooms are used for the sleeping accommodations
of such guests, such sleeping accommodations being conducted in the same building or in separate buildings
or structures used in connection therewith that are on the same premises and are a part of the hotel operation.
Motels meeting the qualifications set out in this definition for hotels shall be classified in the same category
as hotels.
(s) Housing Authority Property means any property containing 300 housing units or fewer owned or
operated by a housing authority created by Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8, the “Housing Authorities Law”.
(t) Incidental Alcohol License
(t) Liquor. Distilled spirits, which means any alcoholic beverage obtained by distillation or containing
more than 21% alcohol by volume, including but not limited to all fortified wines.
(u) Liquor Store shall mean a retail outlet for the purpose of the sale of alcoholic beverages to include
beer, wine and spirits.
(v) Lounge means a separate room connected with a part of and, adjacent to a restaurant or located in a
hotel.
(w) Main entrance door/ front door means the principal entrance by which access may be obtained to the
operational area of a structure.
(x) Micro Brewery shall mean a manufacture of alcoholic malt beverages of up to 15,000 barrels per year
for the purpose of wholesale distribution of a majority of its product with incidental sales to the public
either for on-site consumption or for carryout not to exceed 288 ounces per person per day. (No restaurant
component)
(y) Nightclub shall mean an established place of business which is licensed to serve alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises (the sale of alcoholic beverages being the dominant part of its business) and
which also may provide live entertainment.
(z) Nano Brewery shall mean a producer of alcoholic malt beverages of up to 3,000 barrels per year for
the purpose of wholesale distribution and retail sales to the public for on-site consumption or for carryout
not to exceed 288 ounces per person per day. (No restaurant component)
(aa) Nano Distillery shall mean a producer of alcoholic distilled spirits of up to 500 barrels per year for
the purpose of wholesale distribution and retail sales to the public for on-site consumption or for carryout
not to exceed 3 bottles (750 ml) per person per day. (No restaurant component)
(bb) Off-premises consumption. The sale of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages for consumption in
a location other than the licensed premises.
(cc) On-premises consumption. The sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink or in broken packages for
consumption on the licensed premises.
(dd) Pico Brewery shall mean a small batch producer of alcoholic malt beverages of up to 500 barrels per
year for the purpose of retail sales to the public for on-site consumption or for carryout not to exceed 288
ounces per person per day. (No restaurant component)
(ee) Pico Distillery shall mean a small batch producer of alcoholic distilled spirits of up to 100 barrels per
year for the purpose of retail sales to the public for on-site consumption or for carryout not to exceed 3
bottles (750 ml) per person per day. Such use must be connected to public water and sewer. (No
restaurant component)
(ff) Premises. One physical identifiable place of business consisting of one room, or two or more
contiguous rooms operating under the same trade name where distilled spirits by the drink are sold. On
premises outlets which cannot be determine as one identifiable place of business shall require additional
licenses regardless of such establishments having the same trade name, ownership, or management;
provided nothing herein shall require additional licenses for service bars, or portable bars used
exclusively for the purpose of mixing or preparing such drinks when such bars are accessible only to
employees of the licensed establishment and from which drinks are prepared to be served in the licensed
premises. Premises shall not include common facilities located in a shopping center area.
(gg) Package. A bottle, can or other original consumer container.
(hh) Private club means any nonprofit corporation or association organized under the laws of this state
which:
(1) Has been in existence at least one year prior to filing an application for a license;
(2) Has at least 75 regular dues-paying members; and
(3) Owns, hires or leases a building or space within a building for the reasonable use of its members,
which building or space:
a. Has suitable kitchen and dining room space and equipment;
b. Is staffed with a sufficient number of employees for cooking, preparing and serving meals
for its members and guests; and
c. Has no member, officer, agent or employee directly or indirectly receiving, in the form of
salary or other compensation, any profits for the sale of alcoholic beverages beyond a "fixed
salary," as such term is defined in O.C.G.A. § 3-7-1, as amended from time to time.
(ii) Restaurant: An established place of business:
(1) Which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises but promotes the
sale of prepared food as a dominant part of the business;
(2) Which has adequate facilities and sufficient employees for cooking or preparing and serving such
meals for consumption at tables in dining rooms on the premises and a seating capacity of at least 40
people;
(3) Which derives at least 50 percent of its gross food and beverage income from the sale of such
meals prepared, served, and consumed on the premises;
(4) Which charges no fee for admission or contests nor allows an independent individual to charge
fees for admission or contests on the premises;
(5) Which serves food during all hours of operation.
(6) Not withstanding any other criterion in this section, licensees operating as Hybrid Restaurants
may elect to operate as a bar and may charge after 9:00 p.m. cover charges for live entertainment and
contests not adult oriented in nature subject to Section 6-2-52, provided that the licensee obtains a
certificate from the Fire Marshall which states the maximum occupancy limits during restaurant
operations and the maximum occupancy limit once food service stops and the restaurant functions as
a bar, and they meet all of the distance criteria in sections 6-2-64 and the 50 percent food sales
criterion of subsection (3) of this section and provided further that no persons under the legal
drinking age of 21 shall be allowed after the time such licensees begin to charge a cover charge
and provided that licensees post a sign which is visible upon entry to the establishment which shall
read "This establishment may charge a cover charge after 9:00 p.m. and no persons under the legal
drinking age of 21 shall be allowed on the premises after 9:00 p.m. as per Section 6-2-2(w)(7) of the
Augusta, Georgia Code." and upon initial application with the Planning and Development Department
or upon annual renewal the licensee must indicate the intent to charge a cover charge under this
section. Failure to declare the intent to charge a cover charge may result in revocation of the alcoholic
beverage license. Restaurants which elect to charge a covercharge are required to pay an annual
regulatory fee as required is Section 2-1-3 (c ) of the Augusta-Richmond County Code.
(jj) Retail sale. The sale of alcoholic beverages either in unbroken packages or for consumption on the
premises, only to consumers and not for re-sale.
(kk) Wine. Any alcoholic beverage containing not more than 21% alcohol by volume, made from
fruits, berries or grapes, either by natural fermentation or by natural fermentation with brandy added.
The term includes but is not limited to, all sparkling wines, champagnes, combinations of such
beverages, vermouths, special natural wines, rectified wines, and like products. The term does not
include cooking wine mixed with salt or other ingredients so as to render it unfit for human consumption
as a beverage.
(ll) Wholesaler shall mean person or firm that buys large quantities of goods from various producers and
resells them to retailers.
(mm) Wine Tasting as regulated under Georgia State Alcohol regulations Section 560-2-9-.01, and
Section 6-2-77 of the Augusta, Georgia Alcohol Ordinance. An application for a Wine Tasting in an
establishment with a current Retail Wine License shall be approved by the Director of Planning &
Development.
(nn) Incidental Alcohol License shall mean an on-premise consumption alcohol license under which the
total revenue generated from the sale of alcohol does not exceed 25 percent of the business’s total annual
gross sales of products and/or services at the business’s location. The serving of such on-premise
consumption alcohol shall be incidental to the principal business conducted, and at no time can the sale of
alcohol be the dominant activity within the business. Businesses that receive an Incidental Alcohol License
are required to pay an annual regulatory fee as required in Augusta, Georgia code, Section 2-1-3 (c).
(oo) Art Shop shall mean a retail business devoted exclusively to providing art education that is limited to
instruction in painting, sculpture and similar crafts; or to selling and displaying portraits, paintings,
sculptures, art supplies and similar artwork and crafts. An art shop shall not allow activities that would
cause the business to be an adult entertainment establishment as defined in Augusta Code, Section 6-1-2.
(pp) Personal Service Establishment means a retail business devoted to providing salon services to
individuals such as hair coloring, cutting and styling; nail services; massage therapy, and/or waxing. A
stand-alone message therapy business - one that is not under the same business license as a personal
service establishment, is not eligible for an incidental alcohol license. (Massage therapy is defined in
Augusta Code 6-4-1.)
(qq) Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau located at 1010 Broad Street is the official destination
marketing organization for Augusta, Georgia.
Sec. 6-2-14. Hours of sale.
(a) Generally. Any and all holders of licenses under the authority of this Ordinance
shall observe the following schedule of hours of operation, which shall be determined by Eastern
Standard Time or daylight savings time, whichever is in effect:
(1) Holders of Class A, C, E, G H, I, J, K, L, M, and N licenses (on-premises consumption of
Beer, Wine and Liquor, Brewpubs, Brewery, Micro Brewery, Nano Brewery, Pico Brewery,
Distillery, Nano Distillery, and Pico Distillery) shall not open for business earlier than 8:00 a.m.
Monday through Friday and may serve any authorized alcoholic beverage until 2:30 a.m. on the
next following day; provided, further that said premises shall be vacated of all persons, including
employees, by no later than 3:00 a.m. On Saturday, consumption on-premises license holders
shall not open for business earlier than 8:00 a.m. and may serve authorized alcoholic beverages
until 11:55 p.m. on Saturdays and the two (2) hours immediately following such time; provided,
further, that said premises shall be vacated of all persons, including employees, by no later than
2:30 a.m. on Sunday. Where the sale of alcoholic beverages is in conjunction with the sale
of food, the aforesaid hours of sale shall be applicable only to the sale of alcoholic
beverages and not applicable to the sale of food; provided, however, no alcoholic
beverage shall be allowed to remain on any bars, tables, or be in possession of patrons
after 3:00 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2:30 a.m. Sunday, and the inventory of
alcoholic beverages must be secured as described in section 6-2-17 of this Ordinance.
(2) Holders of a Class F license (off-premises consumption of liquor) shall not open for business
earlier than 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and may remain open for business until 11:45
p.m. Monday through Saturday. Holders of a Class F license (off-premises consumption of
liquor) shall not open for business earlier than 12:30 p.m. on Sunday and may remain open for
business until 11:30 p.m. on Sunday.
(3) Holders of Class B and D licenses (off-premises consumption of beer and wine) who are not
licensed to sell liquor shall be prohibited from selling beer and/or wine only between the hours of
11:45 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday and between 11:30 p.m. on Sunday and 6:00 a.m.
on the Monday next following.
(4) No licensee, employee of such licensee, or any person acting on behalf of such licensee shall
furnish, or give beverage alcohol to any person on any day or at any time when the sale of same is
prohibited by law.
(5) Holders of Class O, P, and Q licenses (incidental on-premise consumption of Beer, Wine, and
Liquor) shall not serve alcohol earlier than 10:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday and may serve
any authorized alcoholic beverage until 10:00 PM. The aforesaid hours of sale shall be
applicable only to the sale of alcoholic beverages and not applicable to the sale of other
non-alcoholic merchandise or services. No alcoholic beverage shall be allowed to be in
the possession of patrons before 10:00 AM or after 10:00 PM. On Sunday, the inventory
of alcoholic beverages must be secured as described in section 6-2-17 of this Ordinance.
Sec. 6-2-15. Sunday Sales.
(a) The sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized for consumption on-premises in eating
establishments, or inns, as defined herein, on Sundays between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.
Monday. Where the sale of alcoholic beverages is in conjunction with the sale of food, the
aforesaid hours of sale shall be applicable only to the sale of alcoholic beverages and not
applicable to the sale of food; provided however, no alcoholic beverage shall be allowed to
remain on any bars, tables, or be in possession of patrons after 2:30 a.m. Monday, and the
inventory of alcoholic beverages must be secured as described in section 6-2-17 of this
Ordinance. For the purpose of this subsection, eating establishment shall mean an establishment which is
licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises and which derives at least fifty (50)
percent of its total annual gross food and beverages sales from the sale of prepared meals or food, and
shall further mean a restaurant meeting criteria for license eligibility provided in section 6-2-52. For the
purpose of this subsection, inn means an establishment which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages and
which derives at least fifty (50) percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for
overnight lodging.
(b) The Augusta-Richmond County Commission recognizes the value of the Masters Tournament to
tourism and recruitment of industry and business to Augusta, Georgia: that entertainment of visitors to
Augusta during the Masters Tournament, including the Sunday immediately preceding the Masters
Tournament and the Sunday of the Masters Tournament is an important resource to Augusta; and that
allowing “eating establishments” and “inns”, that are not otherwise licensed for Sunday sales, to sell
alcoholic beverages on the Sunday immediately preceding the Masters Tournament and the Sunday of the
Masters Tournament enhance the ability of Augusta to attract tourism, economic development, and
industry and businesses. Therefore, “eating establishments” and “inns” as provided in subparagraph (a)
hereof, shall be allowed to secure a special license authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages, for which
they are otherwise licensed, on the Sunday immediately preceding the Masters Tournament and the
Sunday of the Masters Tournament. The fee for such permit shall two hundred dollars ($200.00) per
Sunday , and application for same must be made as provided in Augusta-Richmond County Code § 6-2-
77 at least thirty (30) days in advance of the such event. The license provided for herein shall be in
addition to any other license granted under Augusta-Richmond County Code § 6-2-77 or any other
section of this Chapter.
(c) Policy Statement. The intent of this Sunday Sales Ordinance is to allow those full service
restaurants that serve the public to sell alcoholic beverages with the meals on Sunday. It is not the intent
of this Ordinance to encourage neighborhood taverns and bars to serve alcoholic beverages on Sunday via
the mechanism of serving incidental meals on Sunday.
Sec. 6-2-17. Inventory to be kept under lock and key when sale prohibited.
(a) On all days and times that the sale of alcoholic beverages or a particular type of alcoholic
beverage is prohibited by state law and where the business is otherwise open and operating for the
purpose of the sale of other items and services, it is required that all coolers designated as alcoholic
beverage coolers be kept under lock and key during the period of time that sale of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited, and also that any inventory of alcoholic beverages must be kept under lock and key during
these periods.
Sec. 6-2-19. Furnishing to minors - Prohibited.
(a) Except as otherwise authorized by law:
(1) No person knowingly, directly or through another person, shall furnish, cause to be furnished,
or permit any person in such person's employ to furnish any alcoholic beverage to any person
under twenty-one (21) years of age;
(2) No person under twenty-one (21) years of age shall purchase or knowingly possess any
alcoholic beverage;
(3) No person under twenty-one (21) years of age shall misrepresent such person's age in any
manner whatever for the purpose of obtaining illegally any alcoholic beverage; and
(4) No person knowingly or intentionally shall act as an agent to purchase or acquire any
alcoholic beverage for, or on behalf of, a person under twenty-one (21) years of age.
(b) The prohibitions contained in paragraphs (1), (2) and (4) of subsection (a) of this section shall not
apply with respect to the sale, purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages for consumption:
(1) For medical purposes pursuant to a prescription of a physician duly authorized to practice
medicine in this state;
(2) At a religious ceremony; or
(3) In the home of the parent or guardian, with the parent or guardian present.
(c) The prohibition contained in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply with]
respect to sale of an alcoholic beverage by a person when such person has been furnished with proper
identification showing that the person to whom the alcoholic beverage is sold is twenty-one (21) years of
age or older. For purposes of this subsection, the term proper identification means any document issued
by a governmental agency containing a description of the person, such person's photograph, or both, and
giving such person's date of birth and including, without being limited to, a passport, military
identification card, driver's license, or an identification card authorized under 0.C.G.A. Sec. 40-5-100
through Sec. 40-5-104. Proper identification shall not include a birth certificate nor a traffic citation.
(d) If such conduct is not otherwise prohibited pursuant to section 6-2-26 nothing contained in this
section shall be construed to prohibit any person under twenty-one (21) years of age from:
(1) Dispensing, serving, selling or handling alcoholic beverages as a part of employment in any
licensed restaurant, art shop, personal service establishment, or Augusta Convention and Visitors
Bureau, as defined in Section 6-2-2.
(2) Being employed in any establishment in which alcoholic beverages are distilled or
manufactured;
(3) Taking orders for and having possession of alcoholic beverages as a part of employment in a
licensed restaurant, art shop, personal service establishment, or Augusta Convention and Visitors
Bureau, as defined in Section 6-2-2.
(e) Each retail business establishment in Augusta-Richmond County which is licensed to sell
alcoholic beverages of any kind shall post in a conspicuous place or places a notice which shall contain
the provisions of the laws of this state which deal with the unlawful sale of such items to underage
persons and the penalties for violating such laws.
(f) No person who holds a license or is responsible for the day-to-day operation of an establishment
holding a license permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption shall employ
any individual under the age of 21, or allow any individual under the age of 21 to be in, frequent or loiter
about the licensed premises unless such individual is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian except as
provided herein. This prohibition shall apply regardless of whether or not said establishment on said date
or time is operating for the purpose of the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, and
regardless of what other type of license or business tax certificate said establishment may have. This
section shall not prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from being in a qualified eating establishment,
entertainment venue, art shop, personal service establishment, or Augusta Convention and Visitors
Bureau, as defined in this Ordinance or attending a special event for which a license for a single event is
issued pursuant to this Ordinance, and does not apply to such individuals who are employees of the
licensee with assigned duties in the licensed premises.
Sec. 6-2-26. Employment of persons under eighteen years of age prohibited.
(a) In establishments holding a license permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises
consumption that do not prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from entering, no person shall allow or
require a person in his employment under eighteen (18) years of age to dispense, serve, sell or take orders
for any alcoholic beverages.
(b) This section shall not prohibit persons under eighteen (18) years of age who are employed in
supermarkets, convenience stores, breweries or drugstores from selling or handling alcoholic beverages
which are sold for consumption off the premises.
Sec. 6-2-51. License required.
(a) No alcoholic beverage may be sold, possessed for sale, or distributed in Augusta-Richmond
County, other than in the City of Hephzibah or the City of Blythe if said municipalities legally authorize
same, except under a license granted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission.
(b) Licenses granted hereunder shall fall into one or more of the following classes:
(1) Class A: On-premises consumption of beer
(2) Class B: Off-premises consumption of beer
(3) Class C: On-premises consumption of wine
(4) Class D: Off-premises consumption of wine
(5) Class E: On-premises consumption of liquor
(6) Class F: Off-premises consumption of liquor
(7) Class G: Brewery, Manufacturer of Malt Beverages
(8) Class H: Brewpub Operator
(9) Class I: Micro Brewery
(10) Class J: Nano Brewery
(11) Class K: Pico Brewery
(12) Class L: Distillery
(13) Class M: Nano Distillery
(14) Class N: Pico Distillery
(15) Class O: Incidental on-premise beer
(16) Class P: Incidental on-premise wine
(17) Class Q: Incidental on-premise liquor
(18) Wholesale Beer
(19) Wholesale Wine
(20) Wholesale Liquor
(21) Sunday Sales
Sec. 6-2-52. License for eating establishment, hybrid restaurants, entertainment venue, art shop,
personal service establishment, or Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau; authority to sell for
consumption on the premises.
(a) For an eating establishment to be eligible to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the
premises, it must be a public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place
where substantial meals are served and where substantial meals are actually and regularly served, such
place being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen to include an appropriate stove, refrigerator, food
preparation area, sink, and other items required by the County Health Department and Planning &
Development Department for the preparation of foods, and shall have a printed or posted menu from
which selections for prepared food can be made, and dining room equipment, and a seating capacity of at
least 40 people, having employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and
serve suitable meals for its guests as a bona fide eating establishment operation. The serving of such
meals shall be the principal business conducted, with the serving of distilled spirits to be consumed on the
premises as only incidental thereto, and to qualify as an eating establishment under this section, such
establishment must derive at least 50 percent of its total annual gross food and beverage sales from the
sales of prepared meals and foods on-premises. The Planning & Development Department staff, upon
receiving an application from an eating establishment to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the
premises, shall inspect the restaurant to determine if the applicant is in compliance with the above
requirements for a restaurant and shall advise the Commission the determination of his/her inspection.
(b) The licensee of any eating establishment desiring the privilege to sell or otherwise dispense
distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine in accordance with (a) above shall file an affidavit with the
Planning & Development Department, certifying under oath that such establishment, if an existing
business, derived at least 50 percent of its total annual gross food and beverage sales income from the sale
of prepared meals or food on-premise during the preceding calendar year or, if a new business, fully
intends and expects to derive at least 50 percent of its total annual gross food and beverage sales income
from the sale of prepared meals or food on-premise during the remainder of the current calendar year.
Such an affidavit must be submitted annually with such establishment's alcoholic beverage license
renewal application if restaurant classification is to be continued. The hours of sale are set forth in
Sections 6-2-14 and 6-2-15.
(c) Not withstanding any other criterion in this section, licensees desiring to
operate as Hybrid Restaurants may elect to operate as a bar and may charge after
9:00 p.m. cover charges for live entertainment and contests not adult oriented in
nature subject to:
(1) the licensee obtains a certificate from the Fire Marshall which states the
maximum occupancy limits during restaurant operations and the maximum
occupancy limit once food service stops and the restaurant functions as a bar;
(2) the licensee complies with the distance criteria in sections 6-2-64 and the
50 percent food sales criterion of subsection (a) and (b) of this section;
(3) no persons under the legal drinking age of 21 shall be allowed after the
time such licensees begin to charge a cover charge;
(4) the licensee post a sign which is visible upon entry to the establishment which shall read
"This establishment may charge a cover charge after 9:00 p.m. and no persons under the legal
drinking age of 21 shall be allowed on the premises after 9:00 p.m. as per Section 6-2-52(c) of
the Augusta, Georgia Code";
(5) the initial application with the Planning and Development Department or upon annual
renewal the licensee must indicate the intent to charge a cover charge under this section. Failure
to declare the intent to charge a cover charge may result in revocation of the alcoholic beverage
license; and
(6) restaurants which elect to charge a cover charge are required to pay an annual regulatory fee
as required is Section 2-1-3 (c ) of the Augusta-Richmond County Code.
(d) For an entertainment venue to be eligible to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the
premises; it must have a minimum seating capacity of 200 fixed seats, affixed to the floor or attached to
each other in rows of at least five seats in each row, in a theatre-like design in front of a stage; and it must
be a public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as an entertainment venue.
Entertainment shall be the principal business conducted, with the serving of alcoholic beverages to be
consumed on the premises as only incidental thereto, and to qualify as an entertainment venue under this
section, such establishment must derive at least 50 percent of its total annual gross entertainment and
beverage sales from the sales of entertainment admission tickets. The Director of Planning and
Development, upon receiving an application from an entertainment venue to sell alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises, shall inspect the location to determine if the applicant is in compliance with
the above requirements for an entertainment venue and shall advise the commission the determination of
his/her inspection. The sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized for consumption on-premises in
entertainment venues as defined herein, on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
provided, further that the shall be vacated of all persons, including employees, by no later than 12:00
midnight. For the purpose of this subsection, entertainment venue shall mean an establishment which is
licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises and which derives at least 50 percent
of its total annual gross entertainment and beverages sales from the sale of entertainment admission
tickets, and shall further mean an entertainment venue meeting criteria for license eligibility provided in
section 6-2-52.
(1) Any business operating as an entertainment venue as defined in this Code shall be required
to have a business tax certificate. The requirements for obtaining, renewing and maintaining
such certificate shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the Augusta-Richmond
County Code, Title 2, Chapter 2. The regulatory fee for a business tax certificate issued to any
entertainment venue shall be as set forth in section 2-1-3(c).
(e) Upon renewal of an alcoholic beverage license at a premise where an eating establishment,
hybrid restaurant, or entertainment venue is in operation, verified records of sales of food or admission
tickets as they relate to the total sales of food and beverages or admissions shall be furnished.
Verifications must be submitted by both the license holder and the management of the establishment. The
Director of Planning and Development may cause an audit of the books of a qualifying eating
establishment, hybrid restaurant, or entertainment venue to be made at any time. Failure of a licensee
which is a qualifying eating establishment, hybrid restaurant, or entertainment venue to cooperate in the
execution of the audit shall be a violation of this Ordinance. Any untrue or misleading information
contained in, or material omission left out of, shall be cause for action to be taken against the alcohol
license as provided for in Section 6-2-74.
(f) For Art Shops, Personal Service Establishments,and the Augusta Convention and Visitors
Bureau to be eligible to apply for an ‘incidental on –premise consumption alcohol license’ it must have a
permanent physical location; be a public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the
public as a place of business; and such place being provided with adequate and sanitary facilities as
specified by the County Health Department. The serving of such on-premise consumption alcohol shall be
incidental to the principal business conducted, and at no time can the sell of alcohol be the dominant
activity within the business (i.e. operating as a bar). The total revenue generated from the sell of alcohol
under the ‘incidental on – premise consumption alcohol license’ must not exceed 25 percent of the
business’s total annual gross sales of products and/or services at the business’s location. The Planning &
Development Department staff, upon receiving an application for an ‘incidental on –premise
consumption alcohol license’ shall inspect the business to determine if the applicant is meeting the intent
of the above requirements and shall advise the Commission the determination of his/her inspection.
Businesses that receive an Incidental Alcohol License are required to pay an annual regulatory fee as
required in Augusta, Georgia code, Section 2-1-3 (c).
(g) The licensee for an ‘incidental on –premise consumption alcohol license’ desiring the
privilege to sell or otherwise dispense distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine in accordance with (f)
above shall file an affidavit with the Planning & Development Department, certifying under oath that
such establishment, if an existing business, derived at least 75 percent of its total annual gross sales
income from the sale of non-alcoholic products and/or services at the business’s location during the
preceding calendar year or, if a new business, fully intends and expects to derive at least 75 percent of its
total annual gross sales income from the sale of non-alcoholic products and/or services at the business’s
location during the remainder of the current calendar year. Such an affidavit must be submitted annually
with such business’s ‘incidental on –premise consumption alcohol license’ renewal application if it is to
be continued. The hours of sale are set forth in Sections 6-2-14 and 6-2-15.
(h) While at a business holding an incidental alcohol license, no customer therein shall consume
more than two 6-ounce servings of wine, or two 12-ounce servings of beer, or two 1.5 ounce servings of
distilled spirits during a three-hour period.
(i)The holder of an ‘incidental on - premise consumption alcohol license’ is not eligible to hold an
Alcohol Catering License.
Sec. 6-2-65. Same—Additional considerations.
(a) In determining whether or not any license applied for hereunder shall be granted, renewed,
transferred or issued to a new location, in addition to all the provisions of this Ordinance, the following
shall be considered in the public interest and welfare:
(1) Reputation, character. The applicant's reputation, character, trade and business
associations or past business ventures, mental and physical capacity to conduct this
business.
(2) Previous violations of liquor laws. If the applicant is a previous holder of a license to
sell alcoholic liquors, whether or not he has violated any law, regulation or ordinance
relating to such business.
(3) Manner of conducting prior liquor business. If the applicant is a previous holder of a
license to sell alcoholic liquors, the manner in which he conducted the business
thereunder, especially as to the necessity for unusual police observation and inspection in
order to prevent the violation of any law, regulation or ordinance relating to such
business.
(4) Location. The location for which the license is sought, as to traffic congestion,
general character of neighborhood, and the effect such an establishment would have on
the adjacent and surrounding property values.
(5) Number of licenses in trading area. The number of licenses already granted for
similar business in the trading area of the place for which the license is sought.
(6) Dancing. If dancing is to be permitted upon the premises for which the license is
sought and the applicant has previously permitted dancing upon any premises controlled
or supervised by him, the manner in which he controlled or supervised such dancing to
prevent any violation of any law, regulation or ordinance.
(7) Previous revocation of license. If the applicant is a person whose license issued under
the police powers of any governing authority has been previously suspended or revoked
or who has previously had an alcoholic beverages license suspended or revoked.
(8) Payment of taxes. If the applicant and business are not delinquent in the payment of
any local taxes.
(9) Congregation of minors. Any circumstances which may cause minors to congregate
in the vicinity of the proposed location, even if the location meets the distance
requirement under section 6-2-64(b) herein.
(10) Prior incidents. Evidence that a substantial number of incidents requiring police
intervention have occurred within a square city block of the proposed location during the
twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of application.
(11) Previous Denial or Revocation. The denial of an application, or the revocation of a
license, occurring within the preceding twelve (12) months, which was based on the
qualifications of the proposed location.
(b) If the application is denied, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission shall cause a written
report to be prepared showing the reason or reasons for the denial. The Commission shall return the
application showing its denial, together with the written report, to the Director of Planning &
Development who shall notify the applicant of the denial within five (5) days of the denial. Notice to the
applicant shall be made in writing, showing the reason or reasons for the denial and the day and time of
the next scheduled meeting of the Commission. The applicant may appeal the denial of the application by
serving notice on the Commission requesting reconsideration of the application. The applicant shall serve
said notice, in writing, on the Commission within five (5) days of the receipt of the denial of the
application.
(c) On reconsideration, the Commission shall hear evidence offered by the applicant and any entity
opposing the issuance of the license. The applicant may be represented by counsel, may offer testimony
by witnesses or any other evidence and may question any opposing witnesses. At the close of the
evidence, the Commission shall either uphold its denial or shall approve the issuance of a license.
Sec. 6-2-67. License fee.
(a) When due and payable. When a license has been approved and granted, the same shall be paid
for by certified check, cashier's check or money order for the full amount of the license fee.
(b) Amount. Each applicant shall pay a license fee as set out herein:
(Fees are subject to change / contact the Planning & Development Department for the current fee
schedule.)
Retail and Wholesale: Fee
(1) Class A: Consumption on-premises beer $625.00 - $665.00
(2) Class B: Retail beer $665.00
(3) Class C: Consumption on-premises wine $625.00 - $665.00
(4) Class D: Retail wine $665.00
(5) Class E: Consumption on-premises liquor $3,115.00 - $3,330.00
(6) Class F: Retail liquor $3,330.00
(7) Class G: Brewery, Manufacturer of Malt Beverages $1,000.00
(8) Class H: Brewpub Operator $1,000.00
(9) Class I: Micro Brewery $1,000.00
(10) Class J: Nano Brewery $1,000.00
(11) Class K: Pico Brewery $1,000.00
(12) Class L: Distillery $1,500.00
(13) Class M: Nano Distillery $1,500.00
(14) Class N: Pico Distillery $1,500.00
(15) Class O: Incidental on-premise beer $315.00
(16) Class P: Incidental on-premise wine $315.00
(17) Class Q: Incidental on-premise liquor $1,560.00
(18) Wholesale liquor $6,050.00
(19) Wholesale beer $665.00
(20) Wholesale wine $135.00
(21) Sunday sales $1,245 - $1,330.00
(22) Alcohol Catering $365.00 (flat fee)
(23) Second Alcohol License $625.00 - $665.00
Restaurants and Bars (On-premise consumption)
Occupancy Load / Fee
1 – 100 101 – 200 201 – 300 301+
Beer $625 $635 $650 $665
Wine $625 $635 $650 $665
Liquor $3115 $3175 $3235 $3330
Sunday Sales $1245 $1270 $1295 $1330
Second Alcohol Lic. $625 $635 $650 $665
Sunday Sales Single $250 $275 $300 $325
Event Restaurant and Bars
(c) Proration. The full license fee must be paid for a license issued prior to July 1 of the license year.
One-half (1/2) of the full license fee shall be paid for a license issued after July 1 of the license year.
(d) Refund. In case of the revocation or surrender of such license before the expiration of the
calendar year, the holder thereof shall not be entitled to receive any refund whatsoever.
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
ALCOHOL ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Rob Sherman
Caption:Incidental On-Premise Alcohol Licenses: request approval of
amendments to the Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 6, Chapter 2,
Article 1, Alcoholic Beverages, to include additional definitions,
Incidental Alcohol licenses for beer, wine and liquor, and
amendments for regulating such licenses; and to waive the
second reading.
Background:At the January 15, 2019 Commission meeting the motion was
approved to authorize the Planning & Development Department
and Legal Department to research the steps necessary to amend
the City’s alcohol ordinance to allow Augusta & Company
(Convention and Visitors Bureau) to serve free samples of local
products (beer, wine, distilled spirits) to visitors and locals…. In
addition, there was discussion that the amendments would allow
businesses such as art studios and personal service
establishments to sale alcohol products for on-premise
consumption.
Analysis:The Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking amendments to
the Alcohol Ordinance so that it may obtain alcohol licenses for
on-premise consumption to promote at its new location on Broad
Street locally brewed and distilled alcohol products. In addition,
Planning & Development has received inquiries from art studios
and personal service establishments that would like to obtain an
on-premise alcohol license to provide beverages to customers…
The alcohol licenses for on-premise consumption would be
incidental to the dominant purpose of the organization or
business. The proposed amendments regulates the hours of sale,
age for consumption, days of operation, and the percentage of
gross annual sales that can be derived from the sale of alcohol.
Financial Impact:FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed Alcohol License fees:
Incidental on-premise beer: $315.00 Incidental on-premises
wine: $315.00 Incidental on-premise liquor: $1,560.00
(Regulatory Fee: $250.00 per year / this fee is presented in
another agenda item)
Alternatives:Do not approve
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE SECTION 2-1-3(c) SO AS TO
ESTABLISH THE INCIDENTAL ALCOHOL LICENSE REGULATORY FEE; TO PROVIDE
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION, AND IT IS HEREBY
ORDAINED BY AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Augusta, Georgia Code § 2-1-3(c), is hereby amended by deleting said subsection
in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:
Sec. 2-1-3 (c). The regulatory fee schedule for persons in occupations and professions
shall be as set below, and may be amended from time to time:
Adult Entertainment Establishments $3,479.00 per year
Adult Entertainment (live) $140. per day
Amusement Parks $696.00 per year
Arcades $349.00 $350.00 per year
Craft Show Promoters $418.00 per year
Dance Hall License incidental to Alcohol License $140.00 per year
Entertainment Venue: $349.00 per year
Flea Markets
1 through 10 rental spaces $418.00 per year
11 or more rental spaces $696.00 per year
Fortune Tellers $696.00 per year
Going Out of Business Sales $140.00 per 90 days
(May be renewed for 60 days) $140.00
Hybrid Restaurant $500.00 per year
Incidental Alcohol License $250.00 per year
Second Hand Goods $140.00 per year
Street Vendors $50.00 per day
Temporary and Transient Vendors $175.00 per day
Wreckers $36.00 per year
Taxicabs $36.00 per year
Limousines $36.00 per year
Vending Machines (per machine) $9.00 per year.
Salvage Yards $317.00
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
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
______________, 2019.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2019.
_________________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr.
As its Mayor
Attest:______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Seal:
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2019
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
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: _________________________
WAIVE SECOND READING
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
Proposed Regulatory Fee Amendment - Incidental Alcohol License
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Rob Sherman
Caption:The Planning & Development Department requests approval to
amend the Augusta, Georgia Code, Administrative and
Regulatory Fee Structure, Section 2-1-3(c), so as to establish the
‘Incidental Alcohol License’ regulatory fee, to provide an
effective date, and to waive the second reading.
Background:It is proposed that an ‘Incidental Alcohol License’ regulatory fee
be approved. The annual fee will be to offset the cost of
regulating the business.
Analysis:The approval of the proposed ‘Incidental Alcohol Licenses’ for
liquor, beer, and wine will necessitate the monitoring of the
businesses that obtain the alcohol license. Under this license, the
sale of alcohol is intended to be incidental to the dominant
business. The occasional inspection of the business will ensure
compliance with the codes.
Financial Impact:The proposed Ordinance amendment will result in additional
revenue in the amount of $250 for each business that receives an
Incidental Alcohol License.
Alternatives:Do not approve the regulatory fee.
Recommendation:Approval
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 1,
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT, SECTION 6-1-15, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER
WHICH AN ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT MAY BE TRANSFERRED; TO REPEAL
ALL CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS AND
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT TRANSFER OF
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS MAY BE ALLOWED AS PROVIDED FOR
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Title 6, Chapter 2, Section 6-1-15, is hereby amended by deleting this section in its
entirety, AND new Section 6-1-15 is hereby inserted to replace the repealed section as set forth in
“Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become upon adoption.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2019.
______________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr.
As its Mayor
Attest: __________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Seal:
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2019
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
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: ___________________________
Date: ____________________________
“EXHIBIT A”
(Amended sections are underlined)
Sec. 6-1-15. Same—Nontransferable.
No adult entertainment establishment permit may be sold, transferred or assigned by a permittee,
or by operation of law, to any other person or persons. Any such sale, transfer or assignment or
attempted sale, transfer or assignment shall be deemed to constitute a voluntary surrender of such
permit, and such permit shall thereafter be null and void; provided and excepting, however, that
if the permittee is a partnership and one or more of the partners should die, one or more of the
surviving partners may acquire, by purchase or otherwise, the interest of the deceased partner or
partners without effecting a surrender or termination of such permit, and in such case the permit,
upon notification to Augusta, shall be placed in the name of the surviving partner.
(a) Exceptions.
(1) Estate administration, etc. In case of the death of any person holding such a permit, or
any interest therein, the same may be transferred to the administrator, executor, or the
lawful heirs of the deceased person, if otherwise qualified.
(b) Procedure for application for exception. Any permittee desiring a transfer of a permit
pursuant to an exception under (a)(1) above shall notify the Director of Planning &
Development of the basis of the exception.
(c) All applicants under (a)(1) above, shall furnish all data, information and records requested of
them by the License & Inspection Department and/or the Augusta - Richmond County Sheriff's
Department, and failure to furnish such data, information and records within thirty (30) days
from the date of the request shall automatically serve to dismiss, with prejudice, the application.
Applicant, by filing an application, agree to produce for oral interrogation any person or persons
involved in any transaction pertinent to the application or any evidence relevant to the
application as may be requested by the Planning & Development Department or the Richmond
County Sheriff's Department. Failure to produce such evidence, person or persons within thirty
(30) days after being requested to do so shall result in the automatic dismissal of the application.
(1) The application for the transfer of an adult entertainment establishment permit under
this section shall contain the following information:
(a)The full true name and any other names used by the applicant;
(b) The present address and telephone number of the applicant;
(c) The previous addresses of the applicant, if any, for a period of five (5) years
immediately prior to the date of the application and the dates of residence at each;
(d)Acceptable written proof that the applicant is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
(e)The business license history of the applicant and whether such applicant, in previous
operations in this or any other county, city, state or territory under license, has had such
license or permit for an adult entertainment business or similar type of business revoked
or suspended, the reason therefor and the business activity or occupation subsequent to
such action of suspension or revocation;
(f) All convictions, including ordinance violations, exclusive of traffic violations, stating
the dates and places of any such convictions;
(g) The names and addresses of the owner and lessor of the real property upon which the
business is to be conducted and a copy of the lease or rental agreement;
(h) The age and date of birth of the applicant.
(j) If the applicant, has ever been convicted of any crime constituting a felony, or any
crime not a felony involving moral turpitude, in the past five (5) years, and if so, a
complete description of any such crime, including date of violation, date of conviction,
jurisdiction of any disposition, including any fine or sentence imposed and whether terms
of disposition have been fully completed;
(j) Address of the premises to be permitted;
(k) Whether the premises is owned or rented and, if the applicant has a right to legal
possession of the premises, copies of those documents giving such legal right;
(l) The applicant for the transfer of an adult entertainment permit shall, if approved for
transfer, obtain a Business Tax Certificate under the exact name as shown on the
approved transfer application.
(m) If the answers to any of the above disclosure requirements should change for any
reason whatsoever, that applicant shall submit the changes to the Augusta Planning &
Development Department within thirty (30) days.
(d) The Director of Planning & Development and the Augusta-Richmond County Sheriff’s
Office shall review the transfer application and either approve or deny the exception. If the
exception is approved, the Director shall submit the transfer application to the Administrator who
shall have the authority to approve such a change of permit. In the event that the Administrator
denies such change of permit, the applicant shall have the right within ten (10) days of such
denial to appeal same to the Augusta-Richmond County Commission.
(e) A transfer fee shall be two-hundred twenty dollars ($220.00). (Fees are subject to change /
contact the Planning & Development Department for the current fee schedule.)
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
Transfer of Adult Entertainment Permit
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Rob Sherman
Caption:Transfer of Adult Entertainment Permit: request approval to
amend the Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 6, Chapter 1, Section
6-1-15, so as to provide conditions under which an adult
entertainment permit may be transferred.
Background:The referenced ordinance section does not allow an adult
entertainment permit to be sold, transferred or assigned by a
permittee. It does provide that if the permittee is a partnership
and one or more of the partners should die, one or more of the
surviving partners may acquire, by purchase or otherwise, the
interest of the deceased partner or partners without effecting a
surrender or termination of such permit.
Analysis:There are two adult entertainment establishments in the Central
Business District owned by the same person. The current
ordinance does not allow for the transfer of the permit if the
owner dies and there is not a partner on the permit. The Alcohol
Ordinance provides that in case of the death of any person
holding such a license, or any interest therein, the same may be
transferred to the administrator, executor, or the lawful heirs of
the deceased person, if otherwise qualified…. The proposed
amendment allows for similar language as the Alcohol
Ordinance, that is in case of the death of any person holding
such a permit, or any interest therein, the same may be
transferred to the administrator, executor, or the lawful heirs of
the deceased person, if otherwise qualified.
Financial Impact:The proposed Adult Entertainment Permit Transfer Fee: $220.00
Alternatives:Do not approve
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
Augusta Public Transit
Department:
Presenter:Commissioner Marion Williams
Caption:Discuss the Augusta Public Transit System. (Requested by
Commissioner Marion Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
Design Approval for Digital Display Message Boards
Department:Recreation and Parks
Presenter:Glenn Parker
Caption:Motion to approve the design work for four LED Digital Display
Message Boards (Bid Item 18-204, approved 8/21/2018).
Background:The Commission has approved the award of Bid Item 18-204,
LED Digital Display Message Board to AAA Sign Co. on
August 21, 2018. AAA has worked with the Recreation and
Parks Department to create the designs for the four Display
Message Boards. Four Digital Display Message Boards have
been designed, one each for the Augusta Aquatics Center,
Diamond Lakes Regional Park, the Augusta Municipal Golf
Course and Newman Tennis Center. These message boards will
be placed at the entrance of all four location.
Analysis:The design work incorporates visual requirements such as good
visibility and visual clarity with the current logo colors and
layout. Standardizing our Recreation and Parks “look” supports
our branding efforts and helps with market visibility.
Financial Impact:No impact; On August 21, 2018 Bid Item 18-204 was awarded
to AAA Sign Company in the amount of $141,435 and the
design work was included in the bid package. This motion is to
approve the designs only.
Alternatives:1. To Approve the four designs of the LED Digital Display
Message Boards and proceed. 2. To modify/deny the four
designs of the LED Digital Display Message Boards and request
additional designs.
Recommendation:1. To Approve the four designs of the LED Digital Display
Message Boards and proceed.
N/A (Purchase Order #P358924)
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - ll8l20l9
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice
Chairman; Clarke and Fennoy, members.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. A motion to renew the Sec. 531 I Rural Transit grant application between the ltem
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and August4 Georgia for July Action:
1,2019 to June 30,2020. Approved
Motions
ryJ:"' Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes
4-0.
Commissioner Commissioner
Ben Hasan William Fennoy Passes
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
Passes
New Location: A.N. 19-01: A request by Anita Jones for a retail package Item
Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Masters Food Mart Action:
located at 2443 Peach Orchard Rd. District 2. Super District 9. Approved
Motions
Motion Motion Textrype
Motion to, aDDrove.APProve votion passes
4-0.
Seconded By
Commissioner
William Fennoy
Made By
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
3.
New Application: A.N. 19-02: A request by Jeremy
premise consumption Wine License to be used in
Underground located at 144 8th Street.
Lafontaine for an on ltem
connection with Joe's Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Made By Seconded By
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion toapprove. Commissioner Commissioner
Motion Passes Ben Hasan William Fennoy
4-0.
4. Motion to approve the Fire Fighter Physicals Contract with University Health Item
for the Augusta Regional Airport. This is an amendment to the Augusta Action:
Richmond County Contract for fire fighter physicals (RFP 17-196). Approved
Commissioner Commissioner
william Fennoy Ben Hasan Passes
5.Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on Item
December I l, 2018. Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
4-0.
6. Provide an update on the inspection of Ms. Yvonne Murphy's apartment at
Georgian Place Apartments and include a report from the Board of Health.
Motions
Item
Action:
Approved
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion to
approve. Commissioner Commissioner
Motion Passes Ben Hasan William Fennoy
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion
Type
Motion to approve
receiving this item as
information and
Approve bringing back an
established report in 30
Commissioner
William Passes
Fennoy
Motion
Result
days.
Motion Passes 4-0.
7. A motion to approve a contract amendment with Reeves Young LLC for Item
Construction Project Management Services for Augusta's Transit Operation Action:
and Maintenance Facility project. Approved
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Made By seconded By HXil
Motion to approve the
item as presented and ask
the Administrator to
come back in 90 days. Commissioner CommissionerApprove wrth a recommendatron ;^-.;;^^-_^-- -- , , --;; _;_ --^ Passes
^iot how to proceed
n Ben Hasan John Clarke
forward in terms of a
project management plan.
Motion Passes 4-0.
8. A motion to approve a contract amendment with SKANSKA USA Building Item
Inc. for Construction Project Management Services for Augusta's Transit Action:
Operation and Maintenance Facility project. Approved
Motions
Motion Motion Textr ype
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text
Motion to approve the
item as presented and ask
the Administrator to
come back in 90 days
with a recommendation
as to how to proceed
forward in terms of a
Made By seconded By Hiil
Commissioner Commissioner Passes
Ben Hasan John Clarke
project management plan.
Motion Passes 4-0.
9. A motion to approve an amendment to increase the value of the Architectural ltem
and Engineering services contract with Wendel Companies dated March 25, Action:
2013 for the Design of a Transit Operation and Maintenance Facility for Approved
Augusta, Georgia.
Motions
Motion Motion:"-^"" Motion Text Made By Seconded ByType Result
Motion to approve the
item as presented and ask
the Administrator to
come back in 90 days ^Approve Xti:trf,#::S3;'", ;:il#:il*' ;J*ilI',T#J" passes
forward in terms of a
proj ect management plan.
Motion Passes 4-0.
10. Discuss authorizing the Planning & Development and Legal Department to Item
research the steps necessary to change the City's alcohol ordinance to allow Action:
Augusta & Co. to serve free samples of local products to visitors and locals. Approved
(Requested by Commissioner Mary Davis)
Motions
[]i:I' Motion Text Made By Seconded By Ht#rype
Motion to approve
authorizing the
Approve research to change commissioner commissioner
Lt ,! Ben Hasan william Fennoy Passes
Ine orolnance.
Motion Passes 4-0.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
1/29/2019 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on January 8, 2019.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: