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AUGUSTA - RICHMOND COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
As Adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
Eugene Hunt, Chairman
Pete Fulcher, Chairman, Comprehensive Plan Committee
George A. Patty, Executive Director
October 6, 2008
As Adopted by the Augusta Commission
Deke S. Copenhaver, Mayor
Betty Beard, Mayor Pro Tempore
October 21,2008
Prepared by: Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
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CITY OF AUGUSTA
REsOLutION OF ADOPTIoN
THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; OCTOBER 2008
WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia, a politica1subdivision of the state of Georgia, has completed!lIl
update of the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan, inclUding a five-year Short Term
\\lorkProgram, in accordll.l).cewiththe~tandards l:llldProcedures for Local Comprehensive
Planning effective May 1,2005, and established by the Georgia Planning Act of 1989;
WHEREAS, the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan, including the Community
Ass~ssment. Community Participation Progrpmand Community Agenda. components, was found
toroeet the Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning by fue CSRA RegiQnfll
Development Center and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMMISSION hereby adopts the Augusta-}tichmond County Comprehensive Plan, October
2008, as the officiaL Comprehensive Plan for Augusta in accordance with the Georgia Planning
Act of1989.
Adopted this 21
day of October
,2008
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DekeCopenhaver, . ayor, City of Augusta
ATTEST:
AUGUST A-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 1
INTRODUCTION 3
THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 3
THE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 4
PUBLIC CONSULTATION 4
PRELIMINARY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES 4
CHAPTER 2 - POPULATION 11
INTRODUCTION 13
THE PLANNING AREA 13
POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD TRENDS 13
Race and Sex Characteristics 17
Population by Age 19
Educational Attainment 21
Income 23
Population by Census Tracts 26
POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS 26
Population Projections 27
Household and Housing Projections 28
Employment Projections 28
ASSESSMENT 30
Population and Households 30
Race and Ethnicity 31
Age ofthe Population 31
Educational Attainment 32
Income and Poverty 32
CHAPTER 3 - HOUSING 35
INTRODUCTION 37
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS 37
HOUSING UNIT TRENDS 37
HOUSING TENURE 41
VACANT HOUSING UNITS 42
AGE OF HOUSING 43
HOUSING COST AND AFFORDABILITY 44
HOUSING CONDITIONS 48
HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS 49
HOUSING PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMS 51
PUBLIC HOUSING 52
ASSESSMENT 52
Type and Location of Housing Units 52
Age and Occupancy Characteristics and Housing Conditions 53
Housing Cost and Affordability 54
Special Needs Housing 54
CHAPTER 4 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 57
INTRODUCTION 59
REGIONAL CONTEXT 59
Fort Gordon and the Savannah River Site 60
ECONOMIC BASE OF AUGUSTA 62
Employment by Sector 63
Wage Levels 65
Income and Earnings 66
LABOR FORCE CHARACTERISTICS 70
Labor Force and Employment 70
Labor Force Participation 72
Occupations 73
Commuting Patterns 73
RECENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND TRENDS 74
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES 76
Economic Development Agencies 76
Financing Mechanisms 80
ASSESSMENT 83
REGIONAL ECONOMIC CONTEXT 83
ECONOMIC BASE OF AUGUSTA 84
Employment, Wages and Income 84
Labor Force Participation and Commuting 85
ECONOMIC RESOURCES 86
CHAPTER 5 - TRANSPORTATION 87
INTRODUCTION 89
ROAD NETWORK 89
Interstates, Freeways and Expressways 89
Arterials 90
Collectors 91
Local Roads 91
RAIL TRANSPORTATION 91
TRUCKING, PORT FACILITIES AND A VIA TION 92
Trucking 92
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Port Facilities
Aviation
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
ROAD USE AND CONDITIONS
Travel Characteristics
Street and Highway System
Intersection Problems
Vehicle Parking
Maintenance Activities
LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT
Road and Bridge Needs
Vehicle Parking
Rail Transportation
Trucking
Aviation
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Public Transportation
Transportation and Land Use
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CHAPTER 6 - COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY
Richmond County Sheriffs Office
Fire Protection
Emergency Medical Services
Animal Control
EDUCATION FACILITIES
RECREATION AND PARKS
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
Water System
Finished Water Storage
Water Distribution System
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
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CULTURAL FACILITIES
Libraries
Museums
Augusta Welcome Center
Fort Discovery
CIVIC CENTER AND SIMILAR FACILITIES
James Brown Arena
Bell Auditorium
Imperial Theatre
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Riverwalk Augusta
Augusta Botanical Gardens
Springfield Village Park
Augusta Common
Lake Olmstead Stadium
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
University Hospital
Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center
Trinity Hospital of Augusta
Walton Rehabilitation Hospital
Doctors Hospital
East Central Regional Hospital at Augusta
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and Hospitals
Select Specialty Hospital
ASSESSMENT
CONSISTENCY WITH SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY
EDUCATION FACILITIES
PARKS AND RECREATION
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
Future Water Needs
Projected Wastewater Flows
WATER AND WASTE
Water System Improvements
STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
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CHAPTER 7 - CULTURAL RESOURCES
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HISTORY OF AUGUST A
HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND DISTRICTS
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES
Survey and Nomination
Property Restoration
Property Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse
Local Historic Preservation Programs
Participation in Preservation Programs
Historic Documents and Records
ASSESSMENT
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CHAPTER 8 - NATURAL RESOURCES & GREENSP ACE
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INTRODUCTION
AUGUSTA'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Climate
Topography
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING CRITERIA
Overview of Water Resources
Aquifer and Groundwater Recharge Areas
Recharge Areas with Low Susceptibility to Pollution
Recharge Areas with Medium Susceptibility to Pollution
Recharge Areas with High Susceptibility to Pollution
Wetlands
Water Supply Watersheds
Protected River Corridor
ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Floodplains
Soils
Agricultural and Forest Land
Plant and Animal Habitat
MAJOR PARKS, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AREAS
Savannah River
Augusta Canal
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Merry Brickyard Ponds
Spirit Creek Education Forest
AIR QUALITY
GREENSP ACE PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT
Groundwater Recharge Areas
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Wetlands 205
Water Supply Watersheds 205
Protected River Corridor 206
Floodplains 206
Soils 206
Other Significant Natural Resources 206
CHAPTER 9 - LAND USE 211
INTRODUCTION 213
LAND USE CATEGORIES 213
EXISTING LAND USE 214
AREAS REQUIRING SPECIAL ATTENTION 216
Significant Natural and Cultural Resources 217
Areas Where Rapid Development or Change of Land Use is Likely 217
Areas Where Development May Outpace Resources and Services 218
Areas in Need of Redevelopment and / or Aesthetic Improvements 218
Large Abandoned Structures or Sites 219
Areas with Significant Infill Opportunities 219
Areas with Significant Disinvestment 219
RECOMMENDED NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS (PRELIMINARY) 219
Downtown Augusta 220
Old Augusta Neighborhoods 220
West Augusta Area 221
South Augusta Area 222
East Augusta Area 222
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South Richmond 223
Fort Gordon 224
ADJOINING COMMUNITIES IN RICHMOND COUNTY 224
Hephzibah 224
Blythe 225
CHAPTER 10 - STATE QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES 233
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION 235
Service Delivery Strategy 235
Developments of Regional Impact 235
Regionally Important Resources 235
Regional Planning and Development 235
Coordination with Fort Gordon 236
Transportation 236
Water Resources Protection 236
Water and Wastewater Service 236
Air Quality 236
Land Use 236
Planning and Related Studies 236
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Coordination with Richmond County Board of Education
STATE QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES
Quality Community Objectives
Regional Identity Objective
Growth Preparedness Objective
Appropriate Businesses Objective
Educational Opportunities Objective
Employment Options Objective
Heritage Preservation Objective
Open Space Preservation Objective
Environmental Protection Objective
Regional Cooperation Objective
Transportation Alternatives Objective
Regional Solutions Objective
Housing Opportunities Objective
Traditional Neighborhood Objective
Infill Development Objective
Sense of Place Objective
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CHAPTER 11 - COMMUNITY AGENDA
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,PURPOSE
PARTICIPATION PROCESS
Public Notification and Involvement
Public Meetings
Comprehensive Plan Committee
COMMUNITY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES (FINAL)
COMMUNITY VISION
General Vision Statement
Future Development Map
Neighborhood Area Narrative
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Goals and Policies
Short-Term Work Program
Supplemental Plans
Plan Amendments and Updates
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LIST OF TABLES AND CHARTS
P-l Population and Household Trends, 1980 - 2000
P-2 Comparison of Population Trends, 1990 - 2006
P-3 Recent Population and Household Trends, 2000 - 2010
P-4 Comparison of Population Trends, 2000 - 2006
Percent Change in Population, 2000 - 2006*
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Projection of Racial Trends, 2005-2025* 18
P-6 Population by Sex, 2000 - 2010 19
P-7 Trends in Population by Age, 2000-2020 20
Age Distribution Projections, 2010-2030* 20
P-8 Educational Attainment, 1990-2000 21
Educational Attainment, 2000* 22
P-9 Selected Education Statistics, 1995-2001 22
Education Attainment Projections, 2005-2030* 23
P-I0 Total Personal Income Trends, 2000-2005 23
P-ll Household and Per Capita Income Trends, 2000-2010 24
P-12 Household Income Distribution Trends, 2000-2010 25
Percent Population below Poverty Level, 2000 & 2006* 26
P-13 Population Projections, 2005 - 2030 27
P-14 Household and Housing Unit Projections, 2005-2030 28
P-15 Employment Projections, 2010 - 2030 29
P-16 Population Trends, 1950-2000 31
H-l Total Housing Units, 1990 - 2006 38
Housing Unit Trends, 1960 - 2006* 38
H-2 Housing Unit Trends, 2000 - 2006 39
Percent Change in Housing Units, 2000 - 2006* 40
Units in Structure (Percent), 2006* 41
Residential Building Permits, 2000 - 2006* 41
H-3 Housing Tenure, 2006 42
H-4 Housing Vacancy Status, 2000 43
H-5 Year Structure Built, 2006 44
H-6 Supply of Affordable Housing, 2000 44
Median Value, Owner Occupied Housing, 2006* 46
Median Monthly Rent, 2006* 46
Percent Cost Burdened Homeowners, 2006* 47
Percent Cost Burdened Renters, 2006* 48
Percent Overcrowded Housing Units, 1970-2000* 49
H-7 Housing Needs of the Homeless, 2005 49
Employment Trends, Savannah River Site, 1987-2003* 61
E-l Employment Trends by Sector, 2002 - 2006 63
E-2 Employment Projections, 2010 - 2030 64
E-3 Comparison of Sector Employment, 2006 64
E-4 Wage Levels by Industry, 2002 - 2006 65
E-5 Household and Per Capita Income Trends, 1999-2006 66
E-6 Richmond County Income as a Percentage ofGA & U.S., 1999-2006 66
E-7 Sources of Personal Income by Type, 1990 - 2000 67
E-8 Sources of Personal income by Type, 2005 - 2025 68
E-9 Earnings by Sector, 1980 - 2006 68
E-I0 Projected Earnings by Sector, 2010-2030 69
E-ll Percent Earnings by Sector, 2006-2030 70
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E-12 Resident Labor Force, Annual Average, 2006 71
E-13 Labor Force and Employment Trends, 1990 - 2006 71
Unemployment Rate Trends, 1990-2006* 72
E-14 Labor Force Participation Rates, 1990 and 2000 72
E-15 Percent Employment by Occupation, 2006 73
E-16 Commuting Patterns by Place of Work, 1990 and 2000 74
E-17 Commuting Patterns by Place of Residence, 2000 74
Recent Business Investment Augusta-Richmond County* 75
Ten Largest Employers in Richmond County* 76
T-l Means of Transportation to Work 96
Travel Time to Work, 2006* 96
T-2 Level-of-Service Standards for Urban Arterials 97
T-3 Road Segments with Level of Service below "C" 98
T-4 Performance Measures, ARTS Congestion Management System 99
T-5 Selected Congested Road Corridors 100
Number ofIntersection with 20+ Accidents, 1999-2004* 101
T-6 Programmed Transportation Improvement Projects 106
Passengers at Augusta Regional Airport, 1990 - 2004 107
Total Riders on Fixed Route, Augusta Public Transit, 2000-2006 112
C-l Fire Department Facilities and Equipment 125
C-2 Water Withdrawal Permits, Augusta-Richmond County 130
C-3 Water Treatment Plants and Chlorination System 131
C-4 Surface Water Storage Facilities 132
C-5 Ground Water System Storage Facilities 133
C-6 Wastewater Treatment Plants 135
C-7 Augusta House Museums 140
C-8 Projected Water Consumption, 2003 to 2025 152
C-9 Wastewater Flows, 2003 - 2025 153
C-lO Ten Year Capital Improvement Plan - Cost Estimates 154
C-ll Series 2002 Bond Projects: Summary of Estimated Cost 155
C-12 Series 2004 Bond Projects: Summary of Estimated Cost 156
HR-l National Register Historic Districts 166
HR-2 Local Historic Districts and Properties 167
N-l Land and Water Area in Richmond County, 2000 180
N-2 State & Federally Protected Plants and Animals 194
Days Exceeding 8-Hour Ozone Standard, 1997-2006* 199
L-l Existing Lane Use, Augusta-Richmond County, 2007 216
Preliminary Character Areas* 226
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Population Change, 1990-2000
Housing Unit Change, 1990-2000
Street Network
Signalized Intersections
Transit Routes
Percentage of Households With No Vehicles by Census Tract
Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Community Facilities
Public Water System
Public Wastewater System
lIistoric I>istricts
Natural Resources
Ground Water Recharge Areas
Greenspace Program
Existing (2007) Land Use Map
Richmond County Georgia HSI Site Locations
Preliminary Neighborhood Area Map
Future Development Characteristics
Future Development Resources
Future Development Patterns
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APPENDIX 311
A Community Participation Plan 313
B-1 Sample Comment Card 321
B-2 Sample News Release 323
B-3 Sample Public Meeting Notice 325
C-l. Issues and Opportunities Survey, January 2008 327
C-2 Stakeholder Survey, April 2008 - 335
C-3 Survey of Draft Goals, June, 2008 337
C-4 Survey of Preliminary Character Area Development Objectives - June 2008 339
D General Guide to Zoning Districts in Augusta 341
E Report of Accomplishments - STWP 2003-07 345
Note: Asterisk (*) denotes a chart
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Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Community Assessment
INTRODUCTION
The Comprehensive Plan is the official document that guides the future of Augusta-
Richmond County. It spells out a coordinated, long-term planning program for the city. The
plan, when completed, will lay out a desired future for the city and guide how that future will
be achieved. The Comprehensive Plan is being updated in accordance with the Minimum
Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning effective on May 1, 2005 and
administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
THE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
This document is the Community Assessment component of the Augusta-Richmond County,
Georgia Comprehensive Plan. The Community Assessment is one of three principal
components of the Comprehensive Plan. The other two are the Community Participation
Program and the Community Agenda
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPONENTS
1. Community Assessment - consists of an objective and professional
assessment of data and information about the community.
2. Community Particioation Proeram - describes the city's strategy for
ensuring adequate public and stakeholder involvement in the preparation of
the Community Agenda.
3. Community Aeenda - includes a community vision for the future
development of the city, a list of issues and opportunities identified for future
action and an implementation program for achieving the vision.
Source: Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Standards and Procedures for
Local Comprehensive Planning, May 1,2005
The Community Assessment is the starting point for the development of the entire
Comprehensive Plan. The Community Assessment does this by answering the question,
"Where are we as a community?" The Community Assessment analyzes existing conditions
and trends in the city and identifies the preliminary issues and opportunities to be considered
III developing the Community Agenda component of the Comprehensive Plan. The
Community Assessment includes separate chapters on existing conditions and trends in the
areas of population, housing, economic development, transportation, community facilities
and serVIces, cultural resources, natural resources and greenspace, land use and
intergovernmental coordination. The document also includes an assessment of the city's
adherence to the State Quality Community Objectives.
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THE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Compiling the Community Assessment is part of a four-step process to develop and
implement the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan. (See following text box).
Public and stakeholder input and involvement are critical to every step in the process.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
1. Identify and analyze problems and needs; Identify preliminary issues and
opportunities
2. Develop vision for the future of the city; Evaluate alternative solutions (e.g.
activities, projects, initiatives) to address needs and issues
3. Select solutions that will help achieve vision and adopt appropriate goals,
objectives, strategies and projects
4. Implement goals, objectives, strategies and projects
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The Community Assessment is not based solely on the analysis of data about the city. It also
reflects the input received to date from the general public and various stakeholders. The
Community Participation Program, the second component of the Comprehensive Plan,
includes more specific information about the tools and techniques used to obtain community
input and the complete schedule for completing the Comprehensive Plan.
PRELIMINARY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The following tables summarize the preliminary issues and opportunities included in the
Community Assessment part of the Augusta-Richmond County Plan update. The issues and
opportunities come from several sources including verbal comments made during public
meetings, written surveys completed by the general public and other stakeholders, the
analysis of existing development patterns, demographic data and other information about the
city.
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POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLDS
ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
0 Projected low population growth rate 0 Stress low cost of living in Augusta
over next 20 years 0 Stress presence of high-quality medical
facilities, care and programs
0 Stress the city's wide range of
educational, recreational and cultural
programs and services
0 Near-term decline in the school-age 0 Increase number of young families
population 0 Retain more young adults
0 Increase in the number of one and two- 0 Promote construction of housing for
person households smaller households
0 Increase in the number of older adults 0 Invest in facilities and services that are
and the elderly attractive to retirees
0 Increase in education levels for the 0 Invest in improvements to education
resident population facilities and services that facilitate life-
long learning
0 :Lower than average 0 Attract jobs that pay higher than
median household and per capita average wages
income levels
0 Higher than average poverty levels 0 Invest in programs and services that
empower poverty-level households to
become self-sufficient
HOUSING
ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
0 Need for more affordable housing 0 New housing construction by private
developers / home builders
0 Need to stabilize and revitalize housing 0 Housing rehabilitation and new
stock in older neighborhoods construction by non-profit
organizations
0 Providing housing for the homeless and 0 Implement projects and programs in the
other special-needs populations City's Homeless Assistance Plan
0 Presence of dilapidated and boarded-up 0 Code enforcement by the city in
housing in several neighborhoods neighborhoods with high
concentrations of vacant / dilapidated
housing
0 Presence of vacant lots in many 0 Continue to implement land bank
neighborhoods program
0 Offer incentives to private builders to
construct new houses on vacant lots
0 Provide housing in a mix of styles, 0 Implement financial assistance
sizes and price rages throughout the programs to assist low and moderate-
city income homeowners, renters and first-
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ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
time homebuyers
0 Need for incentives for developers to 0 Target financial and technical
invest in older neighborhoods assistance programs to developers to
provide affordable housing
0 City financing of inner-city
revitalization projects and programs
0 Increase marketing of homes and 0 Work with Board of Realtors on a
neighborhoods, especially those located marketing program
in south Augusta
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
0 Need for more shopping / retail and 0 More direct marketing of the
entertainment options, especially in east community to retailers and developers
and south Augusta 0 Expanding missions at Fort Gordon
0 Expansion of medical education,
research and care facilities
0 Continued diversification of the 0 Market existing industrial sites and
economic and employment base office parks
0 Targeted marketing of the city to
businesses and investors in the
following industry groups: life
sciences, customer service, aviation and
military
0 Retain and expand existing businesses 0 Augusta Corporate Park - attract
business and industry to the park
0 Local unemployment rate is higher than 0 Job training programs and financial
state and U.S. averages incentives for business investment
0 Adaptive reuse of older commercial 0 Implement redevelopment strategy for
centers former Regency Mall and surrounding
area
0 Implement recommendations in the
Corridor & Gateway Action Plan
0 Downtown revitalization 0 Private investment in downtown
businesses
0 Adaptive reuse of historic structures for
downtown housing and pending
construction of new condominium units
0 Construction of Trade, Entertainment
and Exhibit Center
0 Pending update of the Downtown
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Development Plan
0 Attracting / expanding business 0 Enterprise Zone Program incentives
investment in inner-city neighborhoods 0 Tax Allocation District
0 Implementation of the projects in the
3rd Level Canal Study
0 Kroc Center Project
TRANSPORTATION
ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
0 High percentage of all trips by 0 Encourage use of alternative modes of
automobile. Three-quarters of workers transportation, use of public
drive to work alone transportation, telecommuting, flexible
work schedules and carpooling
0 Facilities for pedestrians and bikers are 0 Implement projects in the Regional
limited, especially in suburban and Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (2003)
rural parts of the city 0 Install sidewalks on collectors and
arterials to connect neighborhoods
0 Make sidewalks mandatory in new
subdivisions
0 Participate in the Safe Routes to School
Program
0 Public expressed a desire for an 0 Update Transit Development Plan for
increase in the level and frequency of Augusta Public Transit
public transportation service 0 Consider / implement alternative
sources of financing for public
transportation
0 Evidence of congestion on some major 0 Implement components of an
roads Intelligent Transportation System to
make more efficient use of existing
roads and freeways
0 Limited funding for road improvement 0 Explore / implement alternative
projects and public transportation financing options for transportation
projects
0 Impact of car and truck emissions on 0 Take proactive steps to implement air
air quality quality initiatives under the auspices of
the CSRA Air Quality Alliance
0 Integrate freight transportation needs 0 Complete Regional Freight
into regional transportation planning Transportation Plan and implement
recommendations
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
0 Address space needs for general 0 Ongoing renovations to Municipal
government administration, judicial Building
system and public safety 0 Pending construction of new judicial
center
0 Improve stormwater drainage to reduce 0 Program improvements to stormwater
flooding on streets, sidewalks and drainage systems
private property.
0 Providing adequate public education 0 Implement Phase III School
facilities. Improving the perception of Improvement Projects
the Richmond County school system
0 Providing public water and sewer 0 Implement water and sewer
service to meet projected needs improvement projects outlined in the
Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds,
Series 2004, Engineer's Report,
November 2004.
0 Providing adequate solid waste 0 Implement improvement projects in the
collection and disposal services updated Solid Waste Management Plan
0 Provide expanded park and recreation 0 Implement projects included in
facilities to meet projected demand Recreation Department's master plan
0 Financing of desired community 0 Extension of the special purpose local
facility improvement projects option sales tax
0 Make all public facilities accessible to 0 Implementation of City's ADA Plan
the handicapped and disabled
CULTURAL RESOURCES
ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
0 Updating and consolidating the local 0 Historic Preservation Fund grants for
historic resource surveys that are 20-30 survey, nomination and planning
years old. projects
0 Georgia Historic Resource Survey
0 Stabilize and protect resources that are 0 Georgia Heritage Grant Program
threatened by neglect
0 Update the Augusta-Richmond County 0 Historic Preservation Fund grants for
Historic Preservation Plan (ca. 1991) survey, nomination and planning
projects
0 Technical support for Augusta Historic 0 Training sponsored by the Georgia
Preservation Commission Alliance of Preservation Commissions
0 Financial assistance for preservation 0 Federal Tax Incentives Programs
and adaptive reuse of historic properties 0 Georgia Preferential Property Tax
Assessment Program
0 Georgia Income Tax Credit Program
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND GREENSPACE
ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
I:l Protection of water quality and quantity I:l Implement structural and non-structural
best management practices to protect
water quality
I:l Protection of air quality I:l CSRA Clean Air Alliance
I:l Prevent soil erosion I:l Education and training about best
management practices
I:l Enforcement of soil erosion and
sediment control ordinance
I:l Preserve additional open space I:l Continue to implement the Community
Greenspace Program with assistance
from the CSRA Land Trust and others
I:l Encourage development of more
conservation subdivisions
LAND USE
ISSUES OPPORTUNITIES
I:l Sprawl pattern of development I:l Promote more infill development
I:l Confine commercial development to
major intersections
I:l Promote more mixed-use development
I:l Explore alternatives to conventional
development patterns
I:l Protection of neighborhood integrity I:l Update neighborhood plans and / or
complete small area studies
I:l Amend development regulations as
appropriate to buffer neighborhoods
from other land uses
I:l Improve community appearance / I:l Gateway enhancements
gateways I:l Explore overlay district design
guidelines
I:l Redevelopment of CBD and inner-city I:l Identify opportunities for infill and
neighborhoods redevelopment projects
I:l Some parts of the city lack a readily I:l Identify appropriate areas for
identifiable "sense of place" implementing town center or similar
concept
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes information about Augusta's residents and households, including past
trends, current characteristics, and demographic forecasts. The data sources used in this
chapter include the U. S. Bureau of the Census, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and
ESRI, Inc. Forecast of future population and employment were made by the Augusta-
Richmond County Planning Commission. The data in this chapter are an important part of
the Community Assessment. Population, household and employment forecasts help
determine the future demand for housing, jobs, infrastructure improvements, and land
development in the city.
THE PLANNING AREA
Augusta, the county seat for Richmond County, is located in east central Georgia adjacent to
the state's border with South Carolina. There are two other incorporated places in Richmond
County, the city of Hephzibah and the city of Blythe. Augusta is a central city in the
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Other counties in
the MSA are Columbia, McDuffie and Burke in Georgia and Aiken and Edgefield in South
Carolina. Burke County was added to the MSA in 2003.
Augusta's Comprehensive Plan covers all of Richmond County, except for Hephzibah,
Blythe and Fort Gordon. Hephzibah and Blythe have their own comprehensive plans, and
separate planning programs. Fort Gordon is a federal military installation. Data comparisons
include the other cities and counties in the metropolitan area, as appropriate. In addition,
some trends in Augusta are compared to those in other Georgia cities and the state of
Georgia.
POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD TRENDS
Augusta's population and household characteristics reflect those of an older city that has
merged with newer suburbs. Augusta and Richmond County consolidated on January 1,
1996. Table P-l shows the change in population and households in Richmond County
between 1980 and 2000. Overall, the local changes reflect the trend toward suburbanization
evident throughout the United States in recent decades. As the total population and
households in the "old" city declined, comparable figures for the then unincorporated part of
Richmond County rose. The 2000 Census figures reflect the consolidation of the city and the
county, so the suburbanization trend is not as evident.
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Table P-l
Population and Household Trends, 1980-2000
Richmond County
1980 1990 2000
Total Population
Richmond County 181,620 189,719 199,775
Augusta* 47,532 44,639 195,182
Hephzibah** 1,452 2,466 3,880
Blythe** 365 300 713
Unincorporated 132,280 142,314 0
Total Households
Richmond County 59,501 68,675 73,920
Augusta 19,108 18,819 72,307
Hephzibah 435 822 1,374
Blythe 121 101 240
Unincorporated 39,837 48,933 0
Averae:e Household Size
Richmond County 2.81 2.61 2.55
Augusta 2.40 2.26 2.55
Notes: * Augusta and Richmond County consolidated on January 1, 1996
** Hephzibah annexed additional land area during the 1980s and early
1990s
** Blythe annexed additional land during the early 1990s
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau ofthe Census, 1980, 1990 and 2000
Richmond County's population growth, and by extension the city of Augusta's, is relatively
low in comparison to the other counties in the Augusta MSA and the state of Georgia. Table
P-2 shows that between 1990 and the year 2000, Richmond County's population growth rate
was lower than the other counties, the MSA, and the state of Georgia. A similar trend was
evident in earlier decades. Census Bureau estimates, included in the same table, reveal that
since the year 2000, Richmond County's population has actually declined by an estimated
2.69 percent. The population in the other MSA counties continued to increase, with
Columbia County leading the way with an estimated 19.1 % increase in population.
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Table P-2
Comparison of Population Trends, 1990-2006
Augusta MSA Counties and the State of Georgia
Total Population Percent Change
1990 2000 2006 1990-2000 2000-2006
Burke Co., GA 20,579 22,243 22,986 8.09% 3.34%
Columbia Co., GA 66,910 89,288 106,887 33.44% 19.71%
McDuffie Co., GA 20,119 21,231 21,917 5.53% 3.23%
Richmond Co., GA 189,719 199,775 194,398 5.30% -2.69%
Aiken Co. , SC 120,940 142,552 151,800 17.87% 6.49%
Edgefield Co., SC 18,375 24,595 25,261 33.85% 2.71%
Augusta MSA 436,642 499,684 523,249 14.44 % 4.72%
State of Georgia 6,478,216 8,186,453 9,363,941 26.37% 14.38%
SOURCE: U. S. Bureau ofthe Census, 1990 and 2000. Census Bureau Estimates, July 1,
2006
Recent forecasts by ESRI indicate that the total population of Augusta and Richmond County
is declining slightly at the present time, even as the total number of households increases.
Table P-3 indicates that the annual rate of change in total population and households in the
city, county and MSA are lower than comparable figures for the state of Georgia
Table P-3
Recent Population and Household Trends, 2000-2010
Georgia, Augusta MSA, Richmond County and Augusta
2000 2005 2010 Annual Rate of
Chan~e 2005-2010
Total Population
Georgia 8,186,453 9,133,680 10,162,517 2.16%
Augusta-Aiken MSA 499,684 522,838 544,179 0.8%
Richmond County 199,775 200,438 199,901 -0.05%
Augusta 195,182 195,621 195,018 -0.06%
Total Households
Georgia 3,006,369 3,371,161 3,756,173 2.19%
Augusta-Aiken MSA 184,801 196,009 205,553 0.96%
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Richmond County 73,920 74,837 74,980 0.04%
Au,gusta 72,307 73,127 73,238 0.03%
Averaee Household Size
Georgia 2.65 2.64 2.64
Au,gusta-Aiken MSA 2.61 2.58 2.56
Richmond County 2.55 2.53 2.52
Augusta 2.55 2.52 2.51
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau ofthe Census, 2000; ESRI Forecasts for 2005 and 2010
NOTE: Burke County, Georgia was added to the Au,gusta-Aiken MSA in December 2003
Low population growth, or population decline, is common among the second tier cities in the
state. Table P-4 compares year 2000 Census and year 2006 Census estimates of total
population in four counties with those of the corresponding metropolitan areas in which they
are located. The table reveals that between 2000 and 2006 the counties that are home to
Macon, Savannah, Columbus and Augusta experienced lower population growth than the
corresponding metropolitan area. In the case of Muscogee County (Columbus) and
Richmond County (Augusta), total population is estimated to have declined slightly. The
chart following the table compares the percent change in population in the subject counties
with the state of Georgia change between 2000 and 2006.
Table P-4
Comparisons of Population Trends, 2000-2006
Selected Counties and MSAs in Georgia
Total Population Chan,ge in Po Julation
County 2000 2006 Number Percent
Bibb 153,887 154,903 1,016 0.66%
Chatham 232,048 238,039 5,991 2.58%
Muscogee 186,291 185,799 -492 -0.26%
Richmond 199,775 194,135 -5,640 -2.82%
Metropolitan Statistical
Area
Macon, GA 222,368 229,326 6,958 3.13%
Savannah, GA 293,000 320,013 27,013 9.22%
Columbus, GA-AL 281,768 288,847 7,079 2.51%
Augusta-Aiken, GA-SC 499,684 523,249 23,565 4.72%
SOURCE: U. S. Bureau of the Census, 1990 and 2000. Census Bureau Estimates, July 1,
2006. Macon is in Bibb County; Savannah is in Chatham County and Columbus is in
Muscogee County.
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Percent Chanae in Population, 2000-2006
16%
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
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SOURCE: u. S. Bureau of the Census, Census 2000 & Estimates, July 1, 2006
Race and Sex Characteristics
Table P-5 shows the 2000 population by race and Hispanic Origin, and forecasts for the years
2005 and 2010, for Richmond County and Augusta. The table indicates that as of the 2000
Census Blacks/African-Americans accounted for 49.8% of Richmond County's total
population and Whites comprised 45.6% of the county's population. The number of persons .
of other races comprised only 4.6 % of the total population, but has more than doubled in the
past 20 years.
Being the largest municipality in Richmond County, Augusta's racial makeup mirrors that of
the county as a whole. In the year 2000, Augusta's population was 44% White, 50.4% Black
or African-American, and 4.7% other races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin totaled
5,447 or 2.8% of the city's population. This represents an increase of 1,783 (48.6%) in the
Hispanic population since 1990. The forecasts for the year 2005 and 2010, as well as the
chart on the next page, show that the trend of increasing minority population is projected to
continue in the future.
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Table P-5
Population Trends by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2000-2010
Richmond County
Year 2000 20005 2010
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Richmond
Coun
White 91,006 45.6% 84,243 42.0% 77,559 38.8%
Black 99,391 49.8% 105,422 52.5% 110,177 55.1%
Other 9,378 4.6% 10,773 5.5% 12,165 6.1%
Hispanic Origin
(An Race 5,545 2.8% 6,732 3.4% 8,036 4.0%
Au usta
White
Black
Other
Hispanic Origin
(An Race)
Source: U.S. Bureau ofthe Census, 2000 Census of Population and Housing. ESRI forecasts
for 2005 and 2010
87,651
98,320
9,211
5,447
41.4%
53.2%
5.4%
3.4%
74,477
108,704
11,836
7,849
44.9%
50.4%
4.7%
2.8%
80,989
104,131
10,499
6,588
Projection of Racial Trends
Richmond County, 2005-2025
Source: Woods & Poole, Inc.
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Table P-6 compares 1990 and 2000 population by sex for Richmond County and the state of
Georgia. The figures indicate that the percentage of males and females in Richmond County
is forecasted to change only slightly between 2000 and 2010. Compared to the state,
Richmond County has a higher percentage of females and lower percentage of males.
Table P-6
Population by Sex, 2000-2010
Richmond County and the State of Georgia
Year
2000
Richmond Georgia
Co.
2005
Richmond Georgia
Co.
2010
Richmond Georgia
Co.
Male 96,375 4,027,113 97,021 4,512,311 96,859 5,028,496
Female 103,400 4,159,340 103,417 4,621,369 103,042 5,134,021
% Male 48.2% 49.2% 48.4% 49.4% 48.5% 49.5%
% 51.8% 50.8% 51.6% 50.6% 51.5% 50.5%
Female
Source: u.s. Bureau of the Census, 2000 Census of Population and Housing. ESRI forecasts
for 2005 and 2010
Population by Age
Augusta and Richmond County continue to reflect the age characteristics of a relatively
mature community. Table P-7 shows forecasted trends in age distribution for Richmond
County between 2000 and 2010. Overall, the figures project a decline in the number of
children ages 5-13, teenagers and young adults, and an increase in the number of middle-age,
older adults and the elderly. The chart following Table P-7 shows age distribution projections
for the county to the year 2030. The chart reflects a continuation of recent trends, namely a
decline in the number of young adults and a net increase in the number of middle-age and
older adults. The number of pre-school children is expected to remain static, but the school-
age population is projected to increase over the long term.
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Table P-7
Trends in Population by Age
Richmond Co un ,2000-2010
Change, 2000 - 2010
A2e Bracket 2000 2005 2010 Number Percent
Under 5 years 14,244 14,479 14,356 0.79%
5-13 27,528 24,884 23,188 -15.77%
14-17 11,836 11,491 10,843 -8.39%
18-20 10,836 10,998 10,834 -0.02%
21-24 13,045 13,809 13,889 6.47%
25-34 29,633 29,841 29,381 -0.85%
35-44 30,053 27,185 25,691 -14.51%
45-54 25,076 27,117 26,955 7.49%
55-64 15,879 18,175 21,354 34.48%
65 and over 21,645 22,459 23,408 8.15%
TOTAL Population 199,775 200,438 199,899 124 0.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2000 Census of Population and Housing. ESRI forecasts for
2005 and 2010
Age Distribution Projections
Augusta, 2010-2030
Source: Extension of Census Trends
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40,000
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Educational Attainment
Overall education levels are improving in Richmond County. Table P-8 shows that the
number and percentage of adult residents with less than a high school education declined
bebNeen 1990 and 2000. The percentage of the population with at least a high school
education increased from 71% to 78%. The number and percentage of residents with a
Bachelor's and/advanced degree increased as well.
When compared to neighboring counties and the state of Georgia, however, Richmond
County lags in terms of educational attainment. Statewide, a higher proportion of adults have
college degrees, and a lower percentage have less than high school education. Almost a third
of the adults in Columbia County have a college degree, compared to only 18.6 % in
Richmond County. The contrast among educational attainment levels in Richmond,
Columbia and McDuffie Counties is partly explained by the fact that demographic
characteristics vary widely in the three counties. Table P-9 shows recent trends in high
school graduation test scores, high school dropout rates and the percentage of Richmond
County high school graduates attending Georgia public colleges and technical schools.
Table P-8
Educational Attainment
Richmond County, 1990-2000
1990 2000
School Years Completed Number Percent Number Percent
Less Than 9th Grade 14,136 12.3% 9,144 7.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma 19,191 16.7% 17,867 14.6%
High School Graduate 34,495 30.1% 36,323 29.6%
Some College, No Degree 20,628 18.0% 28,392 23.2%
Associate Degree 6,451 5.6% 7,957 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree 13,185 11.5% 14,767 12.0%
Graduate Degree 6,604 5.8% 8,142 6.6%
Total Persons 25+ 114,690 122,592
% Hie:h School Graduates 70.9% 78.0%
SOURCE: U. S. Bureau ofthe Census, 1990 and 2000
Educational Attainment, 2000 Richmond Columbia McDuffie
County County County Georgia
Not High School Graduate 22.1 0% 12.10% 33.30% 21.40%
High School Graduate 59.30% 55.90% 55.00% 54.30%
College Degree 18.60% 32.00% 11.70% 24.30%
SOURCE: U. S. Bureau of the Census, SF 3, 2000
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Educational Attainment, 2000
Georgia
McDuffie
Columbia
Richmond
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
ElNot HS Graduate _HS Graduate OCollege Degree
Table P-9
Selected Education Statistics
Richmond County, 1995-2001
Category 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
High School
Graduation Test 77% 70% 57% 59% 58% 60% 61%
Scores (All
Com onents
High School Dropout 12.40% 10.30% 7.90% 7.50% 5.90% 6.10% 5.40%
Rate
Graduates Attending
Georgia Public 25.80% 34.90% 33.40% 32.90% 30.00% NA NA
Colle es
Graduates Attending
Georgia Public 12.00% 9.50% 6.80% 6.60% 8.00% 10.10% NA
Technical Schools
Source: Georgia Department of Education
The following chart shows the forecasted change in education attainment for Richmond
County over the next two decades. The forecast is based on the assumption that current
trends will continue in the future. This means that as time goes by a higher percentage of
Richmond County adults will have attained some college or a college degree. Conversely, the
number of adults without a high school diploma will decline.
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Income
Education Attainment Projections
Richmond County, 2005-2030
35.00%
11I2000
.2010
o 2020
o 2030
Historically, Richmond County has ranked in the top ten counties in the state in terms of total
personal income. Total personal income is defined as the income that is received by, or on
behalf of, all the residents who live in the county. The high rank order is due in large part to
the fact that Richmond County is among the largest in terms of population. The figures in
Table P-lO show that total personal income of Richmond County residents rose each year
between 2000 and 2005. Even so, the average annual growth rate of total personal income in
Richmond County is still lower than the state and metropolitan area averages.
Table P-I0
Total Personal Income Trends, 2000-2005
Richmond, Columbia & McDuffie Coun , Au usta MSA and Geor ia
Augusta
MSA
Total Personal
Income*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
30.00%
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Less than 9th 9th to 12th
Grade Grade (No
Diploma)
High School Some College Bachelo~s Graduate or
Graduate (No Degree) Degree Professional
Degree
Note: Projections assumes 1980-2000 rate of change continues in the future.
Richmond
Columbia
McDuffie
$4,410.9
$4,532.0
$4,741.9
$4,806.5
$4,955.5
$5,152.2
$11,963.4
$12,471.9
$12,938.5
$13,311.3
$13,944.5
$14,687.0
$2,672.4
$2,767.8
$2,898.1
$3,090.3
$3,347.1
$3,655.7
$480.6
$509.2
$506.0
$513.6
$545.0
$564.2
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$230,355.7
$240,616.1
$244,957.0
$250,805.6
$264,728.0
$282,321.9
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Average Annual
Growth Rate, 6.7% 11.5% 7.3% 7.8% 8.6%
1969- 2005
* In millions of dollars
SOURCE: U. S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, website Download, October 9, 2007
Median household income and per capita income are indicators of the buying power of
residents in a community. Table P-ll indicates that median household and per capita income
in Augusta and Richmond County are projected to increase between 2000 and 2010. Even
with the increases, Augusta figures continue to lag behind comparable averages for the state
and metropolitan area. Among the factors that probably contribute to Augusta's low averages
are higher percentages of poverty households, non-family households, and households
receiving public assistance.
Table P-ll
Household and Per Capita Income Trends, 2000-2010
Augusta, Richmond County, Augusta MSA and Georgia
Augusta as a Percentage of
Augusta Richmond Augusta Georgia Richmond Augusta GA
County MSA County MSA
Per
Capita
Income
2000 $17,117 $17,088 $18,494 $21,154 100.01% 92.55% 81.0
2005 $20,997 $20,940 $22,728 $26,533 100.02% 92.38% 79.1
2010 $26,538 $26,452 $28,304 $33,740 100.03% 93.76% 78.6
Median
Househol
d Income
2000 $33,058 $33,161 $37,689 $42,686 99.69% 87.71 % 77.4
2005 $38,730 $38,849 $44,827 $51,646 99.69% 86.40% 75.0
2010 $45,281 $45,419 $52,877 $62,385 99.69% 85.63% 72.5
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2000 Census of Population and Housing. ESRI forecasts
for 2005 and 2010
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Table P-12 summarizes the estimated change in household income distribution for Augusta
between 2000 and 2010. The table shows that the number of households with income below
$35,000 is expected to decline during the decade. During the same period the number of
households with income $35,000 and higher is forecast to increase. The forecasted increase is
particularly significant for households with income of$75,000 and higher.
Table P-12
Household Income Distribution Trends, 2000-2010
Augusta, 2000-2010
Percent of Total
Number of Households Households
2000 2010 2000 2010
< $15,000 15,964 12,119 22.10% 16.50%
$15,000 - $24,999 11,377 8,543 15.70% 11.70%
$25,000 - $34,999 10,638 7,942 14.70% 10.80%
$35,000 - $49,999 12,995 11,394 18.00% 15.60%
$50,000 - $74,999 11,677 13,387 16.10% 18.30%
$75,000 - $99,999 5,040 7,364 7.00% 10.10%
$100,000 - $149,999 2,858 7,058 3.90% 9.60%
$150,000 - $199,000 709 2,345 1.00% 3.20%
$200,000+ 1,102 3,088 1.50% 4.20%
Total Households 72,360 73,240
Source: U.S. Bureau ofthe Census, 2000 Census of Population and Housing. ESRI
forecast for 2010
The two preceding tables indicate that household and per capita income levels in Augusta
will continue to rise. The following chart indicates that the poverty level in Augusta and
Richmond County remains higher than comparable levels for the Augusta MSA, the state of
Georgia and selected counties in the Augusta MSA.
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Percent Population Below Poverty Level
III 2000 . 20061
25.0%
5.0%
20.0%
15.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Augusta Richmond Co. Aiken Co. Columbia Co. Augusta MSA
Georgia
Source: U.S. census Bureau, 2000 Census, STF3, and 2006 American Community Survey
Population by Census Tracts
Census tracts are small, relatively permanent statistical subdivisions of a county delineated
for the purpose of presenting census data. Census tracts are delineated by local officials and
are designed to be relatively homogeneous units with regard to population characteristics,
economic status, and to contain between 2,500 and 8,000 residents. For the 2000 Census,
Richmond County was divided into forty (40) census tracts, the same number as in the 1990
census.
Figure 2 shows the population trends by census tract for Richmond County. Overall the
information offers more evidence of the trend toward suburbanization. During the 1990s the
population declined in several census tracts in and near the old city limits. Conversely,
census tracts experiencing the largest net population increase are concentrated in south and
west Augusta. This continues a trend observed over the last three decades.
POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS
The Community Assessment includes projections of population, household and employment
growth to the year 2030. The forecasts are made based on the assumption that the city limits
of the three municipalities - Augusta, Hephzibah and Blythe - will not change. Georgia law
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prohibits municipal annexation within three miles of another municipality. Augusta shares a
common border with both Hephzibah and Blythe.
Population Projections
Table P-13 shows population projections for Richmond County, Augusta, Hephzibah and
Blythe in five-year increments to the year 2030. The projections are based on an extension of
population trends experienced over the last twenty-five years. While recent Census Bureau
estimates reflect a decline in Augusta's population since the 2000 Census, the projections
reflect an expected increase in population over the long term. The projections assume that
Hephzibah and Blythe will continue to account for a relatively small percentage of the
county's total population. Three sets of projections - high, medium, and low - were made for
the county. The projections reflected growth rates below, on, and above the population
change experienced during the last twenty-five years. Population was then allocated to each
of the three municipalities based on the percentage of the population each has historically
captured. The medium level projection was selected for use in the Comprehensive Plan.
Table P-13
Population Projections, 2005-2030
Richmond County, Augusta, Hephzibah and Blythe
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Richmond
County 199,775 200,075 202,476 205,715 209,521 214,445 219,913
Au~usta 195,182 194,953 197,292 200,449 204,157 208,955 214,283
Hephzibah 3,880 4,322 4,373 4,443 4,526 4,632 4,750
Blythe 713 800 810 823 838 858 880
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; 2005-2030 Projections by the Augusta-Richmond
County Planning Commission, October 2007
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Household and Housing Projections
Table P-14 includes household and housing unit projections for Augusta. The projections are
based on the foregoing population forecasts. They are limited to Augusta because this is the
area the City Commission has authority over regarding land use decisions.
The number of households is based on the average size for the city projected at five-year
intervals to 2030. Dividing the future population in households by the average household size
yields the number of households at each five-year interval. The population in group quarters
(e.g. dormitories, correctional facilities, nursing homes) is assumed to remain approximately
5.4% of the total population over the forecast period. The total number of households in
Augusta is projected to increase by over 11,000 between 2010 and 2030. The number of
households is the same as the number of occupied housing units. Applying an occupancy
factor yields the total number of housing units, including those that are vacant. The
occupancy factor represents the percentage of all units expected to be occupied.
Table P- 14
Household and Housing Unit Projections
Augusta, 2005-2030
October 2, 2007
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Number of
Households 72,307 73,629 76,033 78,859 81,679 84,675 87,967
Persons Per
Household 2.55 2.5 2.45 2.4 2.36 2.33 2.3
Population in
Households 184,312 184,072 186,281 189,262 192,763 197,293 202,324
Group Quarters
Pop. 10,870 10,881 11,011 11,187 11,394 11,662 11,959
Total Population . 195,182 194,953 197,292 200,449 204,157 208,955 214,283
Occupancy Rate 0.898 0.915 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925
Total Housing
Units 80,481 80,292 82, 192 85,247 88,295 91,534 95,092
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; 2005-2030 Projections by the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission, October 2007
Employment Projections
The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission prepared employment projections for
the Comprehensive Plan. The projections are based on an analysis of employment trends
over the last four decades, with a particular emphasis on the last twenty years. Sources of
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information reviewed include the U. S. Bureau of the Census and the Georgia Department of
Labor. The projections use employment categories as reported to the Georgia Department of
Labor and based on the North American Industrial Classification System. The projections are
based on the following assumptions:
I:l Augusta will continue to serve as the economic hub of the metropolitan area even
as some suburban counties increase employment at a faster rate
I:l The Service, Retail Trade and Government categories will continue to account for
more than 80% ofthe jobs in Richmond County.
Employment in Richmond County is projected to increase by approximately 21 % over the
next two decades or so, from 103,000 in 2006 to over 124,000 in 2030. It is important to
note that this is the number of people working in the county, not the number of county
residents who have jobs. The projections indicate that employment in the Service, Retail
Trade, and Government sectors will increase the most over the planning period. Table-15
shows the forecasted changes in all ofthe major employment sectors.
Table P-15
Employment Projections, 2010-2030
Richmond County
YEAR
CATEGORY 2001 2006 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Construction 4,696 4,525 4,743 4,932 5,105 5,269 5,453
Manufacturing 11,894 9,823 10,296 10,708 11,082 11,437 11,837
Wholesale Trade 2,239 3,196 3,350 3,484 3,606 3,721 3,851
Retail Trade 13,092 11,992 12,569 13,072 13,530 13,962 14,451
Service 47,851 48,614 50,954 52,992 54,847 56,602 58,583
Government 24,282 24,984 26,187 27,234 28,187 29,089 30,107
Other* 524 303 318 330 342 353 365
TOTAL 104,578 103,437 108,416 112,752 116,699 120,433 124,648
* Other includes Agriculture, Mining and unclassified jobs
Sources: Georgia Department of Labor, 2001 and 2006: 2010-2030 projections by the Augusta-
Richmond County Planning Commission
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ASSESSMENT
Population and Households
Augusta-Richmond County is a consolidated city - county whose population and household
growth reflect the overall trend toward suburbanization over the last several decades. Prior to
World War II the then city of Augusta accounted for the largest percentage ofthe population
and households in Richmond County. Following the war, the area's population and
households increased with the development of several large facilities in the region (e.g.
Clarks Hill Dam and Lake, Savannah River Plant). These and other developments resulted in
a substantial increase in population and households, primarily in the then unincorporated part
of Richmond County and in other counties and cities in the metropolitan area. Census data
show that between 1950 and 1990 the population of unincorporated Richmond County
increased from 36,575 to 142,394. During the same period, the population of the then city of
Augusta declined from 71,508 to 44,639.
Augusta and Richmond County consolidated on January 1, 1996, so the suburbanization
trend is not as evident in the 2000 census figures. Nonetheless, suburbanization continues to
the present day, although the fastest-growing communities in the metropolitan area are
outside Augusta-Richmond County. Among the current conditions and trends revealed by the
data and projections are the following:
. Augusta-Richmond County's population growth rate has slowed in the last two decades
as suburbanization has increased throughout the metropolitan area. County level
population totals show this trend for Richmond County.
· Census Bureau estimates reveal that since the year 2000, Richmond County's population
has declined by an estimated 2.69 percent. The population in the other MSA counties
continued to increase, with Columbia County leading the way with an estimated 19.1 %
increase in population.
· Low population growth is common among the second tier cities / counties in the state of
Georgia.
· Augusta-Richmond County's population is projected to increase modestly between 2005
and 2030, based on an extension of population trends experienced over the last twenty-
five years.
. The number of households is projected to increase at a slightly faster rate than the
population, due in part to the projected decline in the average household size.
· The average household size in Richmond County has declined steadily from 3.21 persons
per household in 1970 to an estimated 2.34 persons per household in 2006. It is projected
to continue to decrease between now and the year 2030. This has implications for the mix
of housing types in the city. An increase in the number of patio homes, townhouses and
condominiums in recent years is indicative of this trend.
· Within Augusta, population and household growth is highest in the southern part of the
city, where vacant land is most plentiful and newer community facilities are present. This
is an area that was part of unincorporated Richmond County prior to consolidation.
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Table P-16
Population Trends
Richmond County, 1950-2000
TOTAL CHANGE
YEAR POPULATION
NUMBER PERCENT
1950 108,876 - -
1960 135,601 26,725 24.5%
1970 162,437 26,836 19.8%
1980 181,629 19,192 11.8%
1990 189,719 8,090 4.5%
2000 199,775 10,056 5.3%
SOURCE, Bureau of the Census, Census of Population
Race and Ethnicity
The information in Table P-5 reflects the ongoing trend of increasing minority population
and decreasing white population in Augusta and Richmond County. The table indicates that
as of the 2000 Census Blacks/African-Americans accounted for 49.8% of Richmond
County's total population and Whites comprised 45.6% of the county's population. The
number of persons of other races comprised only 4.6 % of the total population, but has more
than doubled in the past 20 years. Likewise, Hispanic residents accounted for only 2.8% of
the total population (5,545), but this represents an increase of approximately 48.0% since the
1990 census. The forecasts for the year 2005 and 2010, as well as projections to the year
2025, show that the trend of increasing minority population is expected to continue in the
future.
Age of the Population
Augusta-Richmond County reflects the age characteristics of a relatively mature community.
The median age of Richmond County's population has risen from 23.9 years in 1970 to an
estimated 33.5 years in 2006. Age distribution figures indicate that between 1980 and 2000
the county experienced a decline in the number of infants, pre-school children, teenagers and
young adults and an increase in the number of adults ages 35 - 54 and the elderly (65+ years
old). These trends could be due in part to the outmigration of households with children,
young adults finding employment opportunities in other communities and the growth of
empty-nester households. Projections to the year 2010 (Table P-7) indicate a general
continuation of these trends, though the projections are based on an overall decline in
population. Projections to the year 2030 indicate a slight increase in the school-age
population and continued decline in young adults (18-34). The number of adults ages 35-54
and the elderly will continue to rise. These trends have implications for the types of housing
units, living arrangements and services and facilities provided in the city.
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Educational Attainment
Overall education levels are improving in Richmond County. The number and percentage of
adult residents with less than a high school education declined between 1990 and 2000. The
percentage of the population with at least a high school education increased from 71% to
78%. The number and percentage of residents with a Bachelor's and advanced degrees
increased as well. Projections to the year 2030 reflect continued improvement in education
levels among county residents. Projections to the year 2030 reflect continued improvement in
education levels among county residents.
When compared to neighboring counties and the state of Georgia, however, Richmond
County lags in terms of educational attainment. Statewide, a higher proportion of adults have
college degrees, and a lower percentage have less than high school education. Almost a third
of the adults in Columbia County have a college degree, compared to only 18.6% in
Richmond County. The contrast among educational attainment levels in Richmond,
Columbia and McDuffie Counties is partly explained by the fact that demographic
characteristics vary widely from one county to another.
Income and Poverty
Augusta's median household income and per capita income levels have increased in recent
years and are projected to continue to rise. However, even with the increase, Augusta's
figures continue to be lower than comparable averages for the state and metropolitan area. In
the year 2000, Augusta's per capita income was 92.5 % of the MSA average and only 81.0%
of the state average. The gap was even wider for median household income. Among the
factors that probably contribute to Augusta's lower per capita and median household income
levels are higher percentages of poverty households, non-family households, and households
receiving public assistance.
The percentage of Augusta's population living in poverty is higher than comparable levels
for the Augusta MSA, the state of Georgia and selected counties in the MSA. In the year
2000, the percentage of Augusta's population living in poverty was approximately 20%,
compared to 14% for Aiken County, 5% for Columbia County, 15% for the MSA and 13%
for the state of Georgia. Year 2006 census estimates indicate the city's poverty rate may have
declined slightly, but remains relatively high. Factors probably contributing to the city's
poverty rate include higher percentages of unemployment, single-parent households, non-
family households and households receiving public assistance.
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INTRODUCTION
Augusta's housing characteristics reflect the city's history and early development patterns.
More recent trends indicate how and where housing development will occur in the future.
Residential land uses cover approximately 30,000 acres at present. This includes a mix of
single-family, site-built residences at various densities, duplexes, apartments, manufactured
homes, and group quarters. Assessing the housing stock helps identify major housing
problems, determine future housing needs, and develop a plan for managing housing
development in the future.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS
Though both Augusta (1736) and Richmond County (1777) were founded in the eighteenth
century, residential development patterns in Augusta were more urban than those in
Richmond County until about 65 years ago. Initially settlement in the city occurred in close
proximity to the Savannah River and nearby trading routes. As the city expanded to the
south and west, neighborhoods developed in conjunction with the introduction of new modes
of transportation (e.g. railroads) and manufacturing facilities (e.g. textile mills). In the
twentieth century, Augusta annexed both incorporated places (Summerville) and
unincorporated areas (e.g. Forest Hills, Highland Park), thereby adding a mix of older and
newer housing to the existing stock.
Settlement patterns in Richmond County were more rural than Augusta until about the 1940s.
From its founding the county was a largely agrarian area and residential development was
centered on several small incorporated towns. These included Bath, Blythe, Mt. Enon,
Hephzibah, and other towns located within the boundaries of what is now the Fort Gordon
Military Reservation. Following World War II, suburban development began in earnest in
Richmond County and continues to the present day. The character, age and condition of the
housing stock thus reflect this trend and the expansion of commercial and industrial facilities
that accompanied it.
HOUSING UNIT TRENDS
Between 1990 and 2000, total housing units in Richmond County increased 6.5% to 82,312
units. This is lower than the 19% increase in units between 1980 and 1990 (see Table H-l).
Augusta accounts for 98% of all the housing units in Richmond County reflecting the
consolidation of Augusta and Richmond County in 1996. Hephzibah and Blythe also
recorded significant increases in total housing units, but part of the gain reflects annexations
the two communities completed prior to consolidation. Between 2000 and 2006, an estimated
3,963 units have been added to the county's housing stock. This represents a 4.8% increase in
the number of housing units.
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Table H-l
Total Housing Units, 1990-2006
Richmond County, Augusta, Hephzibah and Blythe
Chan~e, 1990-2000
1990 2000 2006 Number Percent
Richmond County 77,288 82,312 86,275 5,024 6.5%
Au~usta * 76,228 80,481 NA 4,253 5.6%
Hephzibah 935 1,570 NA 635 67.9%
Blythe 125 261 NA 136 108.8%
*Note: Augusta and Richmond County consolidated on January 1, 1996.
Hephzibah and Blythe annexed land in unincorporated Richmond County prior
to consolidation.
Sources: 1990 and 2000, Census of Population and Housing and 2006 Census
Estimates
The chart below gives an impression ofthe county-wide trend in total housing units over the
last 45 years.
Housing Unit Trends, 1960-2006
Richmond County
100,000
... .....
80,000 ..,
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60,000
...~
40,000
...-
20,000
0
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2006
..... Total Housing Units 38,191 47,754 64,846 77,288 82,312 86,275
The map at the end of the chapter summarizes the net change in housing units between 1990
and 2000 within all forty census tracts in Richmond County. Geographically, total housing
units increased the most in the southern and western parts of the county during the decade
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Notably, five ofthe six census tracts with the highest percentage increase in housing units are
located in south Richmond County. Other tracts in the south and west also registered smaller
housing unit gains. This continues a trend evident for several decades.
In contrast, most census tracts in or near the old city either recorded a decline in housing
units or remained esssentially unchanged from 1990. Of interest is the fact that areas
encompassing some post-World War II subdivisions are beginning to expereience a decline
in housing units. Also of note is that downtown and adjacent areas registered an increase in
housing units.
The number of housing units in Richmond County continues to increase at a slower rate than
in most other parts of the metropolitan area. Table H-2 includes the numeric and percentage
change in housing units between 2000 and 2006 for the Augusta MSA counties and the state
of Georgia. The table shows that the percent change in housing units was highest in
suburban Columbia County. McDuffie County and the Augusta MSA were slightly lower
than the statewide change in housing units. Richmond County was well below the MSA and
state level changes and slightly higher than two ofthe more rural counties in the metropolitan
area.
Table H-2
Housing Unit Trends, 2000-2006
Richmond County, Augusta MSA Counties and Georgia
Chan e, 2000-2006
2000 2002 2004 2006 Number Percent
Burke Co. 8,842 9,026 9,106 9,224 382 4.32%
Columbia Co. 33,321 35,598 38,362 41,609 8,288 24.87%
McDuffie Co. 8,916 9,095 9,202 9,273 357 4.00%
Aiken Co. 61,987 63,843 65,373 67,040 5,053 8.15%
Ed efield Co. 9,223 9,421 9,639 9,796 573 6.21%
Au usta MSA 204,601 210,634 216,793 223,217 18,616 9.10%
Geor ia 3,281,737 3,493,043 3,673,982 3,873,183 591,446 18.02%
Sources: Census Bureau, 2000 Census of Population and Housing and 2001- 2006 Census
Estimates of Housing Units
When compared to other Georgia counties with similar demographics, Richmond County's
relatively low change in housing units is not unusual. The chart below compares the percent
housing unit change in Richmond County between 2000 and 2006 with those of the three
counties that are home to Macon, Savannah and Columbus. The chart indicates that all four
counties recorded relatively modest increases in housing units, especially in comparison with
the percent change in units statewide..
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Percent Chanae in HousinQ Units, 2000-06
20.0%
18.0%
18.0%
8.0%
16.0%
14.0%
12.0%
10.0%
6.0%
4.0%
2.0%
0.0%
Bibb Co. Chatham Co.
Source: Census Bureau Estimates
Muscogee Co.
Richmond Co.
Georgia
The detached single-family, site-built home continues to be the dominant type of housing
unit in the market, representing an estimated 66.7% of the total units in Richmond County in
2006. This is up from a 61.5% share in 2000 and 60% in 1990. Attached, single-family units
represent a small but growing percentage of the housing stock. The aging of the population
and growth in empty-nester and one-person households has increased the demand for
attached and semidetached units on small lots. In the last twenty years a number of new
apartment complexes have been built in Augusta. Apartments (structures with 3 or more
units) comprise an estimated 18% of the housing stock. Manufactured homes account for
7.7% of the housing units (see chart on following page).
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UNITS IN STRUCTURE (PERCENT)
RICHMOND COUNTY, 2006
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70.0% 66.70%
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10.0%
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1, detached 1, attached 2 units 3 or 4 units 5 to 9 units 10 or more Mild. Home
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Residential Building Permits
Richmond County, 2000-2006
II Single-Family Units
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800
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600
500
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300
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2000 2001
2005 2006
2002 2003 2004
HOUSING TENURE
Table H-3 compares current housing tenure in Augusta, Richmond County, the Augusta
MSA and the state of Georgia. Currently 58% of Augusta's occupied housing units are
owner-occupied. Forty-two percent of the city's occupied units are renter-occupied. This is
identical to the owner-occupied percentage in 2000. Since Augusta accounts for nearly 98%
of all the housing units in Richmond County, the city's owner/renter split is almost identical
to the county's mix. By comparison, the owner/ renter split for the Augusta MSA is 70%
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owner and 30% renter. For the state of Georgia, the split is 68% owner and 32% renter.
Factors contributing to the higher percentage of renter-occupied units in Augusta include the
age of the housing stock and the presence of facilities that cater to more transient
populations, such as Fort Gordon, medical facilities, education institutions and
manufacturing plants. Construction projects at major facilities in the region, such as the
Savannah River Site and Fort Gordon also contribute to the rental housing market.
Table H-3
Housing Tenure, 2006
Augusta, Richmond County, Augusta MSA and Georgia
Augusta Richmond Co. Augusta MSA Georgia
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Owner 43,242 58.0% 45,038 59.0% 137,539 70.0% 2,285,179 68.0%
Occupied
Renter 31,266 42.0% 31,478 41.0% 58,553 30.0% 1,091,584 32.0%
Occupied
Total 74,508 100.0% 76,516 100.0% 196,092 100.0% 3,376,763 100.0%
Occupied Source: U. S. Bureau ofthe Census, American Community Survey, 2006.
VACANT HOUSING UNITS
In 2000, 8,392 (10.2%) of Richmond County's housing units were vacant. Of the total
vacant units, 8,174 (97.4%) were located in Augusta. The 10.2% vacancy rate is lower than
the 11.1 % vacancy rate recorded at the time ofthe 1990 census, but higher than the 8.2% rate
in 1980. One factor that contributed to the decline in the vacancy rate is that fewer apartment
units were constructed during the 1990s than in the 1980s.
Table H-4 shows the status of all vacant housing units in Augusta, Richmond and Columbia
Counties, and Georgia in 2000. Not surprisingly, the Augusta and Richmond County figures
are very similar. Augusta and Richmond County (both 63.5%) and Columbia County
(64.7%) had higher percentages of vacant housing units either for sale or rent, or already sold
or rented but not yet occupied, than the state of Georgia (53.0%).
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Table H-4
Housing Vacancy Status, 2000
Augusta, Richmond and Columbia County, and Georgia
Richmond
Coun
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Seasonal or 280 3.4% 288 3.4% 338 15.4% 50,064 18.2%
Recreational Use
For Migrant 5 0.1% 5 0.1% 2 0.1 969 0.4%
Workers
Other Vacant 2,702 33.1% 2,771 33.1% 435 19.8% 78,637 28.6%
Total Vacant Units 8,174 100.0% 8,392 100.0% 2,201 100.0% 275,368 100.0%
Owner Vacancy 2.6% 2.6% 2.9% 1.9%
Rate
Renter Vacancy 10.7% 10.7% 9.1% 8.2%
Rate
Source: U. S. Bureau of the Census, 2000, Summary File 1
AGE OF HOUSING
The age of Augusta's housing stock reflects the comparatively rapid growth that took place in
the decades after World War II. Table H-5 indicates that over half (54.8%) of the housing
units were constructed between 1940 and 1979. Another 30% of the units were constructed
between 1980 and 1999, and an estimated 7.7% have been constructed in the last seven years
or so. The remaining 7.3% were built in 1939 or earlier. Generally speaking, the majority of
the units that are 65+ years old are concentrated in neighborhoods located in the northeast
part ofthe city.
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Table H-5
Year Structure Built, 2006
Augusta, Richmond County, Augusta MSA and Georgia
Augusta Richmond Augusta Georgia
County MSA
2000 or later 7.7% 7.6% 12.5% 16.5%
1990 to 1999 14.4% 14.8% 20.6% 23.3%
1980 to 1989 15.7% 15.8% 18.1% 18.7%
1960 to 1979 35.6% 35.9% 30.0% 26.0%
1940 to 1959 19.2% 18.7% 14.1% 10.5%
1939 or earlier 7.3% 7.2% 4.6% 5.0%
Source: U. S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, 2006, Table S2504
HOUSING COST AND AFFORDABILITY
The cost of housing in Augusta, both owner and renter, has increased steadily over the
decades. Even with the increase, the cost of housing remains lower than regional and state
levels and contributes to the area's lower than average cost of living index.
Augusta - Richmond County has a good supply of affordable housing units. In the year 2000,
more than 37% of housing units were affordable to families making between 31 % and 50%
of median family income (see Table H-6). Another 36% of the units were affordable to
families earning between 51 % and 80% of median family income. The age of the housing
stock and the high percentage of rental units likely contribute to local housing affordability.
Table H-6
Supply of Affordable Housing, 2000
Richmond County
Percent of
Total
Renter Owner Total Housing
Units Units Units Units
Affordable to Families with 0 to 30% of
Median Family Income 8,224 0 8,224 10.0%
Affordable to Families with 31 to 50% of
Median Family Income 10,653 19,979 30,632 37.2%
Affordable to Families with 51 to 80% of
Median Family Income 14,535 15,206 29,741 36.1%
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Affordable to Families with 81 % or more I I I I
of Median Family Income 1,423 9,015 10,438 12.7%
Source: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Comprehensive
Housing Affordability Strategy, 2000
Commuting patterns also indicate that housing is affordable in Augusta-Richmond County.
According to year 2000 Census data, 80% of employed Richmond County residents
commute to jobs within the county. The majority of nonresident workers are from Columbia
County and Aiken County. Because the median household income is higher in these two
counties -$55,682 in Columbia and $37,889 in Aiken (Census 2000) - it is safe to assume
that nonresident commuters live where they do out of personal choice and not because they
cannot afford housing in Augusta-Richmond County.
One other indicator of housing affordability is the jobs-to-housing balance. The jobs-to-
housing ratio is the number of jobs in a community divided by the number of housing units in
the community. A high jobs / housing ratio (e.g. greater than 1.0) indicates an employment
center with a good supply of affordable housing. A low jobs / housing ratio indicates a
bedroom community. The jobs / housing ratio for Richmond County is 1.20, indicating that
the county is an employment center with a good supply of affordable housing. The ratio is
based on the 2006 Georgia Department of Labor Employment figure (103,437 jobs and the
2006 Census estimate of 86,275 housing units in the county.
The estimated median value of an owner-occupied housing unit in Augusta was $97,800 in
the year 2006, up from $76,800 in the year 2000. Over 45% of the owner units were in the
$50,000 to $99,000 value range. The following chart shows that the median housing value is
relatively low in comparison to the Augusta MSA and Georgia
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Median Value, Owner Occupied House, 2006
$180,000
$160,000
$140,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0
$166,000
Augusta
Richmond County
Augusta MSA
Georgia
Source: American Community Su~y, 2006
The cost of renting in Augusta has increased from an average of $413 per month in 2000 to
an estimated $489 in 2006. Nearly 45% of Augusta renters pay between $350 and $550 per
month for rent. The chart below shows that the median monthly rent in Augusta is lower
than in Columbia County and the state, but higher than in McDuffie County and Aiken
County, South Carolina.
Median Monthlv Rent. 2006
Georgia
Augusta MSA
Richmond County
Augusta
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
Source: American Community SUMY, 2006
In spite of the fact that housing value and monthly rent in the Augusta area is relatively
affordable, there are many households that devote a high percentage of their income to
housing expenses. Cost-burdened households are defined as those households paying 30% or
more of their income for housing. Households with less than $20,000 annual income are most
likely to be cost-burdened. The data indicate that an estimated 27.8% of Augusta
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homeowners, and 43.4% of renters, are cost-burdened. The following charts compare the
percentage of cost burdened homeowners and renters in Augusta with those for Richmond
County, the Augusta MSA and Georgia.
Percent Cost Burdened Homeowners, 2006
30% 27.8% 27.7% 28.2%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
Augusta Richmond County Augusta MSA Georgia
The Analysis ofImpediments to Fair Housing Study for Augusta-Richmond County (ca.
2003) indicates that both individual circumstances and government policies can serve as
barriers to affordable housing. Individuals and families often lack the information, income,
and access to financing that make it possible for them to live in affordable, standard housing.
Some have to pay excessive amounts of their income for shelter and related costs. The types
of government actions that can affect the supply of affordable housing include real estate
taxes, land use controls, building codes, and code enforcement.
The report includes information on cost-burdened owners and renters, housing units that lack
complete plumbing and / or are overcrowded, and provisions in the local zoning and building
codes that can impact housing cost. Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data indicates that poor
credit history is the principal reason for denying a home mortgage loan in the Augusta
market.
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Percent Cost Burdened Renters, 2006
47%
46%
45.6%
41%
45%
44%
43%
42%
40%
39%
Augusta
Richmond County
Augusta MSA
Georgia
Source: American Community 8ur.ey, 2006, Table 82503
HOUSING CONDITIONS
One indicator of housing conditions is the number of units that lack complete plumbing
facilities. In 2006, an estimated 891 Richmond County housing units lacked complete
plumbing facilities. This figure represents approximately 1.0% of the total housing units.
This is up slightly from the 826 units (1.6%) lacking complete plumbing in 2000, but
significantly below the 5,874 (16.8%) units lacking complete plumbing in 1960.
Another indicator of housing conditions is the number of persons per room in occupied
housing units. An occupied housing unit is considered overcrowded if there are more than
1.01 persons per room. In the year 2006, an estimated 882 occupied Richmond County
housing units (281 owner and 601 renter) were considered overcrowded. This figure
represents about 1.0% of all occupied housing units. While not directly comparable to the
decennial census figures, this estimate does reflect a continued decline in the number of
overcrowded housing units in recent decades.
At the time of the 2000 census there were 3,844 overcrowded units in Richmond County,
representing 5.2% of all occupied housing units. Renter-occupied units accounted for 72%
of all the overcrowded units in Richmond County. The percentage of overcrowded units in
2000 was higher than the 4.5% recorded in 1990. The following chart shows that the
percentage of overcrowded units had been declining steadily since 1960.
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Percent Overcrowded Housina Units
12.0%
10.0% ...
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8.0%
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6.0%
..... ..mil
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4.0% ......
2.0%
0.0%
1970 1980 1990 2000
I ~Georgia 10.7% 5.3% 3.8% 4.8%
1--- Richmond Co. 10.8% 5.4% 4.5% 5.2%
HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
Homelessness is a fact of life for an estimated 7,343 men, women and children in the
Augusta area (Design to End Chronic Homelessness in Augusta, March 2005). Many other
individuals and families are in danger of becoming homeless. The Continuum of Care is a
community-based planning process that identifies the critical needs of the homeless and
develops a strategy to assist them. Table H-7 shows the estimated housing needs of
Augusta's homeless, the current inventory and the unmet need. It is obvious that in spite of
the efforts of humanitarian organizations, the majority of the housing needs remain unmet.
The need is especially high among homeless families with children.
Table H-7
Housing Needs of the Homeless, 2005
Au~usta, GA
Estimated Need Current Inventory Unmet Need
Individuals
Emergency Shelter 380 293 87
Transitional Shelter 200 102 98
Emergency Shelter 185 0 185
Total 765 395 370
Families
Emergency Shelter 240 65 175
Transitional Shelter 350 124 226
Emergency Shelter 235 20 215
Total 825 209 616
Source: Augusta Consolidated Plan for Community Development, 2005-09, Table
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Transitional housing is also needed for selected non-homeless subpopulations. Statistically,
the need is greatest among the elderly, the physically disabled and persons with HIV/AIDS.
The Augusta Task Force for the Homeless (ATFH) is the lead agency in implementing the
local homeless assistance strategy. The A TFH is actually a coalition of many organizations
that provide housing and services to the homeless. A small, paid staff provides intake and
referral services to the homeless on behalf of A TFH member agencies, distributes
information, coordinates communications among service providers, and provides
administrative support.
Locally, housing for the homeless is provided in the form of emergency shelters, transitional
housing and some permanent housing. The Salvation Army (capacity: 80-120) and the
Augusta Rescue Mission (capacity: 35) are the two largest emergency shelters. Safe Homes
of Augusta, Inc. provides emergency shelter to battered women and their children. Agencies
providing transitional housing units include Augusta Urban Ministries, the CSRA Economic
Opportunity Authority (EOA), St. Stephen's Ministry, and the Community Mental Health
Center. Groups assisted by these agencies include homeless families with children, men and
women recovering from substance abuse, AIDS patients, disabled veterans and mentally ill
adults.
A variety of support services are offered to the homeless. The Salvation Army provides a
soup kitchen, clothing vouchers, an adult literacy program, legal advocacy and referral to
Georgia Legal Services, an emergency medical clinic, prescriptions through a local
pharmacy, social rehabilitation services, and substance abuse counseling sessions. The EOA
supports two clinics providing free health care and operates a Rent Assistance Voucher
program for homeless individuals and families. The EOA also operates a day shelter for the
homeless.
The Golden Harvest Food Bank operates a soup kitchen and a separate food warehouse and
distribution center. Catholic Social Services and Augusta Urban Ministries provide food,
clothing, household goods, and other assistance to the homeless. The Richmond County
Department of Family and Children Services helps the homeless obtain food stamps, welfare
benefits, information, and referral services. The Augusta Housing Authority provides
Section 8 housing vouchers to the homeless. The Community Mental Health Center also has
programs to help clients adjust to living in the community. These programs teach
community and support networking, independent living skills, job readiness, and education
skills, vocational training, and recreational or leisure skills.
St. Stephen's is a nonprofit organization providing transitional housing and supportive
services (counseling, transportation, medical services, etc.) to terminally ill individuals who
have become homeless as a result of having AIDS or other terminal illnesses. The
organization provides transitional housing and services from facilities at 922-924 Greene
Street in downtown Augusta
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HOUSING PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMS
As in other communities, housing production in Augusta is largely a private sector activity.
A land owner or developer has lots platted in a conventional subdivision format or in some
other layout that meets a market need. A builder buys the lots and constructs housing units
on each one. In the case of a multi-family development, a contractor builds the apartment
complex on behalf of a group of investors. Realtors market the single-family units, while
management companies oversee the rental and upkeep of apartment units. Private financial
institutions provide construction and permanent financing so that the units can be built, sold
and occupied. Repayment of loans to the financial institutions is one source of fresh capital
for new loans.
The City of Augusta does provide some housing assistance, primarily for the benefit of low
and moderate income persons. The city is an entitlement community under the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program. The city receives approximately $2.9 million in CDBG funds each year.
The grant funds are allocated to a variety of housing and related community development
activities. The city receives a separate allocation of approximately $1.4 million from HUD's
HOME Investment Partnership Program. The HOME Program is designed to assist in the
construction and rehabilitation of housing for low and moderate income persons. Each year
the city programs the HOME funds and some CDBG funds to the following housing
assistance programs:
o Housing Rehabilitation - This program provides deferred and low-interest loans to
finance repairs to substandard single-family residences, emergency grants to correct
dangerous or hazardous conditions in single-family residences, and free paint for use
on the exterior of residences.
o Rental Rehabilitation - This program provides assistance to investors-owners to
rehabilitate rental units for occupancy by low and moderate income households.
o Down payment Assistance - This program provides down payment assistance to
qualified low and moderate income households purchasing a home for the first time.
o Demolition - Rebuild - This program funds the construction or reconstruction of new
homes for low and moderate income households occupying severely deteriorated
units.
o Code Enforcement - This program finances code enforcement activities by the City's
License and Inspection Department in neighborhoods with high concentration of
deteriorated structures.
o Demolition and Clearance - This program finances the demolition and clearance of
deteriorated structures. After clearance the vacant lots are made available to private
companies and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) for the
construction of affordable housing for low and moderate income households.
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In recent years the City has allocated CDBG and HOME funds to non-profit organizations
for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing in targeted neighborhoods.
Several of the non-profits have been organized in response to an increased emphasis on
neighborhood-based solutions to housing and community development needs. Other non-
profits reflect outreach by churches located in some of the city's most distressed
neighborhoods. The non-profit organizations include the following:
o Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corporation
o 30901 Development Corporation
o Laney-Walker Development Corporation
o Antioch Ministries Community Development Corporation
o East Augusta Community Development Corporation
o Sand Hills Urban Development Corporation
o Promise Land Community Development Corporation
o South Augusta Redevelopment, Inc.
In addition to housing programs, the city uses CDBG funds to finance public facilities,
economic development and public services benefiting low and moderate income households.
Prior to consolidation Richmond County used CDBG grant awards to construct the Mental
Retardation Service Center, the Savannah Place (now Carrie Mays) Multipurpose Center and
the Belle Terrace (now Henry Brigham) Senior Center.
PUBLIC HOUSING
The Housing Authority of Augusta and Richmond County is the designated Local Public
Housing Agency (PHA). Established in 1937, the Housing Authority is governed by a five-
member Board of Commissioners appointed by the mayor of Augusta. An Executive
Director and staff of employees oversee the day-to-day operations of the Housing Authority
and its properties. As of September 1,2007, the Housing Authority operated and maintained
fourteen (14) properties with a total of 2,769 units. Together, these properties house
approximately 5,993 people in 2,438 occupied units. Another 10,364 people are assisted
through the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs.
The annual budget for the Housing Authority exceeds $20 million and includes expenditures
to operate and maintain the public housing projects, provide housing assistance payments to
Section 8 program participants, make capital improvements, provide security and other
community services, and overall administration of the program.
ASSESSMENT
Type and Location of Housing Units
The detached single-family, site-built home is the dominant type of housing unit in the
market, representing an estimated 66.7% of the total units in Richmond County in 2006.
Attached, single-family units represent a small but growing percentage of the housing stock.
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Apartment complexes (18%) and manufactures homes (7.7%) are the next largest segments
of the housing market.
The growth in other parts of the metropolitan area is having an impact on the number of new
housing units built in Augusta-Richmond County. Between 1990 and 2000, total housing
units in Richmond County increased 6.5% to 82,312 units. This is lower than the 19%
increase in units between 1980 and 1990. Between 2000 and 2006, an estimated 3,963 units
(4.8%) have been added to the county's housing stock. By comparison, Columbia County
experienced an estimated 25% increase in housing units, and total housing units in the
Augusta MSA increased by over 9.0 percent.
Geographically, total housing units increased the most in the southern and western parts of
the county between 1990 and 2000. Five of the six census tracts with the highest percentage
increase in housing units are located in south Richmond County. Other tracts in the south.
and west also registered smaller housing unit gains. This continues a trend evident for
several decades.
In contrast, most census tracts in or near the old city either recorded a decline in housing
units or remained esssentially unchanged from 1990. Of interest is the fact that areas
encompassing some post-World War II subdivisions are beginning to experience a decline in
housing units. Also of note is that downtown and adjacent areas registered an increase in
housing units.
An additional 13,000 housing units are projected to be constructed in Augusta between 2010
and 2030. Detached, single-family units will continue to be the dominant housing type, but
smaller patio homes, townhouses and condominiums will comprise a larger share of the
housing market. The aging of the population and growth in empty-nester and smaller
households has increased the demand for these types of units. South Augusta is expected to
capture the majority of the new housing units.
Age and Occupancy Characteristics and Housing Conditions
The age of Augusta's housing stock reflects the comparatively rapid growth that took place in
the decades immediately after World War II. Over half (54.8%) of the housing units were
constructed between 1940 and 1979. Factors contributing to the relatively high percentage of
renter-occupied units in Augusta (42.0%) include the presence of facilities that cater to
transient populations, such as Fort Gordon, medical facilities, education institutions and
manufacturing plants. Construction projects at major facilities in the region also contribute
to the rental housing market. Vacancy rates for both owner and renter units in Richmond
County are comparable to those in other parts ofthe metropolitan area.
Census data, field surveys, and input from the public and interest groups reveal problems
with regard to housing conditions. Lack of routine maintenance and repair work is evidence
of the need for limited and moderate rehabilitation. There is a particularly high concentration
of older, substandard housing units within some inner-city neighborhoods. Smaller pockets
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of deteriorating units are located in almost all of the neighborhoods. Still other housing units
are abandoned, dilapidated and, in some cases, used for criminal activities. These units need
to be dealt with either through code enforcement or total reconstruction. Where dilapidated
units have been removed, the resulting vacant lots have become blighting influences on
neighborhoods. The vacant lots represent opportunities for construction of new housing.
Housing Cost and Affordability
The cost of housing in Augusta, both owner and renter, has increased steadily over the
decades. Even with the increase, the cost of housing remains lower than regional and state
levels and contributes to the area's lower than average cost of living index. Approximately
80% of employed Richmond County residents commute to jobs within the county, indicating
there is little difficulty finding affordable housing in the city. The jobs / housing ratio for
Richmond County is 1.20, indicating that the city is an employment center with a good
supply of affordable housing.
Even though housing is relatively affordable, some residents have problems accessing better
housing, or pay more than 30% of their income for shelter costs. Standard rental and owner
units are available throughout the community, but cannot be accessed by those in need of
better housing because they lack the necessary income, financing, or credit history. The high
cost of housing has made it necessary for an increasing number of families to turn to
manufactured housing and low-cost rental units as the housing of choice. Some renters are
paying excessive amounts of their income for shelter, and others cannot afford the down
payment or other costs related to purchasing a home. These conditions and trends are all
indicators of the need for the continued construction of affordable housing, and the provision
of more rental subsidies and down payment assistance.
Special Needs Housing
Based on existing data and input from homeless assistance providers and other stakeholders,
the homeless in Augusta have a need for emergency shelter, transitional housing, and
permanent housing. Emergency shelters in the community are able to handle a high
percentage of the homeless population, but there is an ongoing need to expand these facilities
to meet increasing demand. Additional transitional housing is needed to take some of the
burden off of the emergency shelters, and to help more of the homeless take an initial step
towards moving into permanent housing. Permanent supportive housing is also needed,
particularly for people with mental and physical disabilities.
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INTRODUCTION
Economic development is critical to the future of Augusta. The creation of jobs and
investment in facilities and equipment generates the income needed to sustain the community
and attract additional development. Economic initiatives, in combination with population
projections, housing, land use, community facilities and services, and natural resources, form
a strategy for the economic well being ofthe city.
This chapter includes an inventory and assessment of Augusta's economic base, labor force
characteristics, and economic development opportunities and resources. This profile is used
to identify economic strengths and weaknesses, and enables the city to pinpoint specific
economic development needs. The economic development goals, in turn, help identify
specific economic development goals and projects that will be part of the Community
Agenda.
REGIONAL CONTEXT
Augusta is at the heart of a metropolitan area spanning six counties and including over
523,000 residents (Census Estimate, 2006). Total nonfarm employment in the Augusta MSA
is approximately 215,000 (Georgia Department of Labor, October 2007, unadjusted). In
terms of employment in the private sector, major industries in the region include
manufacturing, retail trade, professional and business services, educational and health
services, and leisure and hospitality services. Government accounts for 19.5% of total
employment, with state and local government employment averaging a total of35,000.
Principal components of the manufacturing sector include textiles and apparel, paper and
allied products, chemicals, transportation equipment, stone, clay and glass products, food
products, and furniture, lumber and wood products. Most of the manufacturing facilities are
located in modem industrial parks and / or in close proximity to needed resources (e.g. water,
transportation network) and the surface transportation network (primarily highways and
railroads) .
Retail trade establishments employ 25,000 MSA residents and tend to be concentrated in
strip commercial centers, shopping malls and downtown Augusta, Aiken, North Augusta,
Grovetown, Evans, Martinez and Thomson. Examples of retail trade establishments include
grocery stores, drug stores, department stores, furniture stores, and general merchandise
stores. Combined sales of the 1,923 retail establishments in the region exceeded $4.9 billion
in 2002 (Census of Retail Trade, 2002).
Professional and business service companies employ approximately 29,400 residents and are
concentrated in the urbanized parts of the metropolitan area. Educational and health services
employ approximately 27,900 residents and include area hospitals, clinics, nursing homes,
social service agencies, and the offices of doctors, dentists and other health care practitioners.
Health care and related facilities are located in urban and suburban sites throughout the
region, with the largest concentration in the medical complex near downtown Augusta. Other
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health care centers are located in west Augusta, the Evans area of Columbia County and the
city of Aiken, South Carolina.
Leisure and hospitality establishments include such uses as restaurants, hotels, motels,
nightclubs, movie theaters, and museums. Over 20,400 area residents are employed in such
establishments, which tend to be concentrated in historic downtowns, suburban shopping
centers, and along commercial strips. The high level of employment in this category reflects
the strength of tourism and convention business, and the fact that the metropolitan area is
home to many special events and cultural facilities.
Government is a final major employment sector in the metropolitan area. Major government
employers in the area include Fort Gordon, the Savannah River Site, state universities and
technical colleges, the Medical College of Georgia, local school systems, and federal, state
and local government agencies. Fort Gordon and the Savannah River Site are located on
large sites earmarked for their use many years ago. Local elementary and secondary schools
are scattered throughout the metropolitan area. General government offices and courts tend
to be located downtown or in new town centers such as Evans.
Fort Gordon and the Savannah River Site
Fort Gordon, located in southwest Augusta, is the home of the U. S. Army Signal Center-
the Armed Forces' largest training facility in communications and electronics. A fixture in
the community since the 1940s, the population of the installation includes over 16,000 Active
Duty, 3,800 civilian personnel (appropriated and non-appropriated), and 2,700 contract
employees. Over 19,600 family members reside off the installation. Fort Gordon serves a
total population of over 100,000. As the largest employer in the area, Fort Gordon's
economic impact on the local community is approximately $1.4 billion. This figure includes
payroll, purchases, contracts, services and new construction.
In addition to the Signal School and Center, the installation is also home to the Southeast
Regional Medical, Dental and Veterinary Commands as well as the Army's only Dental
Laboratory. Also stationed on the installation are the National Security Agency-Georgia,
and three deployable brigades: the 35th Signal Brigade, the 513th Military Intelligence
Brigade and the 359th Signal Brigade. The mission of Fort Gordon will continue to grow
over the coming years with increases among Active and Reserve Component elements.
Fort Gordon's presence is a primary reason that a significant number of retired personnel
choose to live in our community. The 50,000-plus retirees and family members residing in
the Central Savannah River Area maintain a close and supportive bond with the installation.
The ties between Fort Gordon and the surrounding communities continue to strengthen. In
recent years, Fort Gordon took significant steps toward privatizing its utilities (gas,
electricity, water and waste water) and has formed a unique municipal partnership with the
City of Augusta for water and waste water services. In addition, the Richmond County
School Board constructed a public school (K -7) on the installation to support the on-post
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residents. Fort Gordon continues to explore mutually-beneficial and cooperative efforts with
its local communities, as well as, opportunities for public-private ventures.
A second federal government facility important to the Augusta area is the Savannah River
Site (SRS). SRS is a key Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear installation. Owned by
DOE's Savannah River Operations Office, and operated under contract by the Westinghouse
Savannah River Company (WSRC), the site covers some 198,344 acres (310 square miles)
encompassing parts of Aiken, Barnwell and Allendale counties in South Carolina.
SRS was constructed during the early 1950s to produce the basic materials used in the
fabrication of nuclear weapons, primarily tritium and plutonium-239. The site originally
consisted of five reactors to produce nuclear materials by irradiating target materials with
neutrons. Support facilities included two chemical separation plants, a heavy water
extraction plant, a nuclear fuel and target fabrication facility and waste management
facilities.
The end ofthe Cold War in 1990 resulted in significant changes at SRS. All five of the aging
nuclear reactors were mothballed and the site's primary mission shifted from production of
nuclear materials to waste management and environmental monitoring. Budget reductions
resulted in downsizing at SRS that has a ripple effect on the region's economy in recent
years.
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July 2004, SRS downsizing has had a substantial effect on the region's employment and
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income levels. Total SRS employment declined from 25,180 in 1991 to 13,373 in 2003.
Aiken, Barnwell and Richmond County residents accounted for 7,845 (83%) of the jobs lost
through a combination of voluntary and involuntary separation during this period (Table 7, p
31). The estimated number of Richmond County (Augusta) residents working at SRS
declined from 3,876 in 1991 to 1,560 in 2003.
In addition to job losses, the two states and the region lost income as a result of reduced
expenditures at SRS. The economic impact study calculated that total expenses at SRS
decreased by 26.4% during 1991-1999. The states of South Carolina and Georgia
experienced a total direct and indirect income loss of as much as $3.9 billion from 1992 -
2003 (p.39). People in the eight counties closest to the site accounted for approximately 75%
of the lost income. Additional analysis revealed that the reduction in budget and workforce at
SRS had an impact on the growth of total personal income in many counties, especially
between 1993 and 1996.
In spite of the downsizing, SRS remains a significant employer and income generator.
Annual expenditures by SRS remain in the range of$1.4 billion to $2.0 billion (1987 - 2003).
SRS continues to contribute to total employment in the surrounding counties. This includes
people employed on the site, as well as jobs created through suppliers. In the 2002-2003
fiscal year, SRS accounted for an estimated 32% of jobs in Aiken County, 31 % of jobs in
Barnwell County and 16% of jobs in Columbia County. SRS and its employees continue to
have a positive impact on the quality of life in the region. Intangible benefits of include
business development, community outreach, employee volunteerism and education (p. 15).
In the wake of the reductions in force, the Department of Energy appropriated $34 million to
SRS during 1993 - 1996 to assist local communities to plan and implement economic
development projects. Strategies to spur job creation include the privatization of non-
classified SRS operations, the transfer of technology for commercial use, technical
assistance, networking with community organizations, and providing funds for building
infrastructure.
New missions for the site, both large and small, provide some assurance that SRS will
continue to be an important part of the region's economy and way of life. Among the new
missions contemplated are facilities to convert surplus plutonium to other uses, the transfer of
SRS technologies for use in a number of community projects (hydrogen laboratory, creation
of an energy park, etc.) and smaller missions in the areas of homeland security and national
energy development (pp. 47-49).
ECONOMIC BASE OF AUGUSTA
Augusta has a diversified economy that mirrors the MSA economy in many respects.
Employment is highest in the service, retail trade and manufacturing sectors. Manufacturing
facilities in the city produce textiles, paper products, chemicals, transportation equipment,
and food products. Retail trade establishments are located in the downtown, in shopping
centers on major roads, and on individual sites, and provide for the daily needs of area
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residents. Large facilities such as Augusta Mall and Augusta Exchange draw customers from
throughout region.
Major employers in the service sector include health care and related facilities, educational
institutions and business service establishments. Nine hospitals are the most visible
component of the city's health care industry. Additional health care jobs are provided at
clinics, nursing homes, laboratories, and the offices of doctors, dentists and other health care
practitioners. Major educational institutions providing employment include the Medical
College of Georgia, Paine College, Augusta State University, Augusta Technical College,
and the Richmond County Board of Education.
Employment by Sector
Employment figures are a reflection of the economic base of Augusta. Table E-l shows
employment within Richmond County, between 2002 and 2006 for each major sector of the
economy. The 2006 data indicate that services, manufacturing, and retail trade account for
approximately 62% of total employment.
Table E-1
Employment Trends by Sector
Richmond County, 2002 - 2006
Industry 2002 %of 2004 %of 2006 %of
Total Total Total
Agriculture 89 0% 100 0% 126 0%
Mining 127 0% 132 0% 126 0%
Construction 4,336 4% 4,354 4% 4,525 4%
Manufacturing 11,274 11% 10,271 10% 9,823 9%
Wholesale Trade 2,236 2% 2,998 3% 3,196 3%
Retail Trade 12,839 12% 12,575 12% 11,994 12%
TransportationlWarehousing 2,136 2% 2,054 2% 2,140 2%
Finance and Insurance 2,044 2% 2,052 2% 2,466 2%
Real Estate/Rental 1,407 1% 1,229 1% 1,186 1%
Service 42,446 41% 44,127 42% 42,822 41%
Total- Government 24,213 23% 24,409 23% 24,981 24%
Other 184 0% 68 0% 51 0%
TOTAL 103,331 100% 104,369 100% 103,436 100%
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, 2002 - 2006 data represents jobs in the county
covered by unemployment insurance laws.
Employment in Richmond County is expected to increase by 20,069 (20%) over the next 29
years, from 104,578 to 124,647 (see Table E-2). Services, retail trade, government, and
manufacturing continue to be the four largest sectors. In 2030, services account for 58,583
jobs, or 47% of total employment. Jobs in government total 30,107 (24%), retail trade total
14,451 (12%), and another 11,837 (10%) in manufacturing.
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Table E-2
Employment Projections, 2010-2030
Richmond County
Industry 2001 2006 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Construction 4,696 4,525 4,743 4,932 5,105 5,269 5,453
Manufacturing 11,894 9,823 10,296 10,708 11,082 11,437 11,837
Wholesale Trade 2,239 3,196 3,350 3,484 3,606 3,721 3,851
Retail Trade 13,092 11 ,994 12,569 13,072 13,530 13,962 14,451
Services 47,851 48,665 50,954 52,992 54,847 56,602 58,583
Government 24,282 24,981 26,187 27,234 28,187 29,089 30,107
Other* 524 252 318 330 342 353 365
TOTAL 104,578 103,436 108,417 112,752 116,699 120,433 124,647
* Other includes Agriculture, Mining and unclassified jobs
Sources: Georgia Department of Labor, 2001 and 2006: 2010-2030 projections by the Augusta-
Richmond County Planning Commission.
Table E-3 compares the percentage of jobs by sector in Richmond County with adjacent
counties and the state of Georgia. The data show that regionally retail trade, government,
and manufacturing are the leading employment sectors. The presence of several state
facilities and Fort Gordon explains why government workers account for 24.2% of
employment in Richmond County.
Table E-3
Comparison of Sector Employment, 2006
Richmond, Columbia and McDuffie Counties, the State of Georeia
Industry Richmond Columbia McDuffie Georgia
Agriculture 0.1% 0.2% 2.7% 0.6%
Mining 0.1% * * 0.2%
Construction 4.4% 10.9% 5.3% 5.4%
Man ufacturing 9.5% 10.8% 25.0% 11.1 %
Services (total) 61. 7% 62.7% 45.4 % 66.4%
Utilities 0.2% * * 0.5%
Wholesale Trade 3.1% 1.6% 1.3% 5.4%
Retail Trade 11.6% 13.5% 13.0% 11. 7%
Transportation/Warehousing 2.1% 1.0% 3.3% 3.9%
Finance and Insurance 2.4% 3.0% 2.0% 4.0%
Real Estate/Rental/Leasing 1.1% 1.2% 0.6% 1.6%
All Other Services 41.2% 42.4% 25.2% 39.3%
Total - Government 24.2% 15.3% 21.1 % 16.3%
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Area Labor Profiles and Georgia Nonagricultural Employment
NOTE: The data reflect the conversion from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) basis to the
2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis.
* Denotes confidential data relating to individual employers and cannot be released.
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Wage Levels
Table E-4 shows current and historic average weekly wages paid within each employment
sector, and compares the most recent Richmond County averages with state level totals. The
figures indicate that average weekly wages are rising in all employment sectors. Between
2002 and 2006, gains were significant in the Agriculture sector (52.0%) and the Construction
sector (18.0%). However, average weekly wages are below the state averages in all of the
sectors except Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Government. The 2006 average weekly
wage in Richmond County was $680. This is $96 less than the average weekly wage
statewide. One possible explanation for the lower wage rates is that lower paying sectors,
such as Services and Retail Trade, account for a large share of total employment in
Richmond County. Another contributing factor is that Augusta and Richmond County
experienced relatively low growth during the 1990s, thus making it possible for employers to
attract or retain employees at relatively low wages when compared to other fast-growing
markets.
Table E-4
Wage Levels by Industry
Richmond County, 2002 - 2006
Average Weekly Wage
Richmond County Georgia
Industry 2002 2004 2006 2006
All Sectors $588 $636 $680 $776
Agriculture $637 $738 $969 $491
Mining $816 $888 $944 $1,048
Construction $587 $637 $692 $804
Manufacturing $834 $938 $939 $849
Utilities $1,192 $1,253 $1,309 $1,404
Wholesale Trade $767 $859 $901 $1,183
Retail Trade $389 $398 $418 $486
Transportation/W arehousing $569 $593 $664 $805
Finance and Insurance $818 $851 $889 $1,268
Real Estate/Rental/Leasing $544 $591 $633 $883
Total- Private Sector $555 $604 $638 $785
Total - Government $696 $743 $811 $732
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Area Labor Profiles and Georgia
Employment and Wages, 2002-2006.
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Income and Earnings
Income is another important component of Augusta's economic base. Tables E-5 and E-6
compare median household income and per capita income figures for Richmond County, the
Augusta MSA, Georgia, and the United States. Table E-5 shows that while both median
household and per capita income figures increased in Richmond County between 1999 and
2006, they remain well below comparable levels for the metropolitan area, the state, and the
nation. Table E-6 reveals that Richmond County's median household income is only 75% of
the state's median household income and 72% of the comparable national figure in 2006.
These percentages are lower than they were in 1999, indicating that local income levels are
not increasing as fast as the state and national income levels.
Table E-5
Household and Per Capital Income Trend,
Richmond County, Augusta MSA, Georgia and United States, 1999 - 2006
Median Household
Income Per Capita Income
1999 2006 1999 2006
Richmond County $33,086 $35,062 $17,088 $19,410
Augusta MSA $38,103 $41,722 $18,744 $21,524
Georgia $42,433 $46,832 $21,154 $23,716
United States $41,994 $48,451 $21,587 $25,267
Source: Census 2000 (SF3), 2006 American Community Survey
Table E-6
Richmond County Income as a Percentage of Georgia and United States
Richmond County, Augusta MSA, Georgia and United States, 1999 - 2006
Median Household
Income Per Capita Income
1999 2006 1999 2006
Percent of Georgia
Richmond County 77.9% 74.9% 80.8% 81.8%
Augusta MSA 89.8% 89.1% 88.6% 90.8%
Percent of United
States
Richmond County 78.8% 72.4% 79.2% 76.8%
Augusta MSA 90.7% 86.1% 86.8% 85.2%
Source: Census 2000 (SF3), 2006 American Community Survey
Source of personal income is another indicator of the economic health of a community. The
Georgia Department of Community Affairs, with the assistance of Woods and Poole
Economics, Inc., has developed estimates and projections of the sources of personal income
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for all Georgia counties. In developing this information, personal income is divided into the
following five categories:
1. Wage and Salary - Total income earned as compensation for working or
rendering services;
2. Other Labor Income - Total employer contributions to private pension or
worker's compensation funds;
3. Proprietor's Income - Proprietor's income measures total profits earned from
partnerships and sole proprietorships;
4. Dividends - Investment - Rent and Interest Payments, and Interest Income -
Total income from investments and rental property; and
5. Transfer Payments - Total income from payments by the government under
many different programs, such as Social Security, unemployment insurance,
SSI, food stamps, and veterans benefits.
Table E-7 shows the source of personal income by type for Richmond County and the state
of Georgia between 1990 and 2000. The data indicate that wage and salary income accounts
for nearly three-fourths of personal income in Richmond County. This is well above the state
average for Wage and Salary income. Locally, Proprietors' Income and Dividends - Interest
- Rent Income are below state averages, indicating that Richmond County has a lower
percentage of self-employed people and people with long-term investments.
Table E-7
Sources of Personal Income by Type - 1990 - 2000
Richmond County and Georgia
1990 1995 2000
Richmond Georgia Richmond Georgia Richmond Georgia
County County County
Wage and Salary 73.8% 60.4% 72.9% 59.0% 77.7% 61.2%
Other Labor 13.6% 8.7% 13.2% 8.6% 11.4% 6.8%
Proprietor's Income 5.3% 7.1% 3.2% 7.9% 4.2% 8.6%
Dividends, Interest & 15.7% 17.3% 15.5% 16.3% 17.9% 16.8%
Rent
Transfer Payments 13.8% 10.9% 17.9% 12.6% 17.6% 11.1%
Residence Adjustment -17.5% -0.10% -18.2% -0.2% -24.3% -0.1 %
Source: Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Data for Planning, Woods and Poole
Economics, Inc., 2002.
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Included with the Source of Personal Income figures is a Residence Adjustment factor, which
measures the net amount of personal income of residents of the county that is earned outside
the county. A positive number means that the amount of income earned outside the county
by residents is greater than the amount of income earned in the county by nonresidents.
Richmond County's negative Residence Adjustment factor indicates that the amount of
income earned in the county by nonresidents exceeds the amount of income earned outside
the county by residents. This is indicative of the fact that Augusta-Richmond County is
home to a majority of the jobs in the metropolitan area and that a relatively small percentage
of residents work outside the county. According to the projections in Table E-8, the profile
of personal income sources in Richmond County is expected to remain about the same over
the next 20 years.
Table E-8
Sources of Personal Income by Type - 2005 - 2025
Richmond County and Georgia
2005 2015 2025
Richmond Georgia Richmond Georgia Richmond Georgia
Wage & Salary Income 78.10% 61.1 0% 78.60% 60.90% 78.70% 60.90%
Other Labor Income 11.30% 6.70% 11.1 0% 6.50% 10.80% 6.30%
Proprietor's Income 4.10% 8.50% 4.10% 8.30% 4.00% 8.20%
Dividends, Interest & Rent 18.10% 16.80% 18.00% 16.60% 17.70% 16.30%
Transfer Payments 18.10% 11.20% 19.40% 11.70% 20.80% 12.20%
Resident Adjustment -24.90% 0.33% -25.90% 1.00% -26.60% 1.35%
Source: Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Data for Planning, Woods and Poole Economics, Inc.,
2002.
Earnings figures also reflect the growing importance of the service sector to the local
economy. Table E-9 shows the trend in earnings by employment sector for Richmond County
between 1980 and 2006. The numbers indicate that aggregate earnings in several sectors
increased during the period. Notably increases were recorded in the following sectors:
service, manufacturing, state and local government, and retail trade. Earnings are projected to
increase over the next 20 years in all but the mining sector (see Table E-I0). Total earnings
are projected to increase by approximately 34% to $6.70 billion.
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Table E-9
Earnings by Sector, 1980-2006
Richmond County
Employment Sector 1980 1990 2000 2006
Farm $1,060,000 $810,000 $1,040,000 $910,000
Agricultural Services,
Other $14,590,000 $6,040,000 $8,370,000 $8,070,000
Mining $4,330,000 $5,490,000 $4,810,000 $7,200,000
Construction $126,380,000 $303,650,000 $212,700,000 $175,890,000
Manufacturing $471,990,000 $642,350,000 $645,470,000 $661,430,000
TCPU * $121,510,000 $127,260,000 $191,430,000 $203,060,000
Wholesale Trade $114,040,000 $158,440,000 $143,190,000 $122,830,000
Retail Trade $240,530,000 $332,870,000 $380,350,000 $387,930,000
FIRE * $100,450,000 $115,240,000 $146,580,000 $144,610,000
Services $326,690,000 $790,570,000 $1,010,560,000 $1,199,880,000
Government
Federal Civilian $276,570,000 $331,900,000 $326,730,000 $378,410,000
Federal Military $544,470,000 $414,550,000 $479,500,000 $558,950,000
State & Local $448,070,000 $585,540,000 $786,610,000 $865,840,000
Total $2,790,680,000 $3,814,710,000 $4,337,340,000 $4,715,010,000
Source: Woods & Poole Economics, Inc. 2005 (All figures in 1996 dollars)
* TCPU - Transportation, Communications, & Public Utilities, FIRE - Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate
Table E-10
Projected Earnings by Sector, 2010-2030
Richmond County
Employment Sector 2010 2020 2030
Farm $1,000,000 $1,210,000 $1,440,000
Agricultural Services, Other $8,510,000 $9,890,000 $11,660,000
Mining $7,140,000 $7,020,000 $6,930,000
Construction $178,660,000 $188,280,000 $201,430,000
Manufacturing $687,620,000 $742,440,000 $778,680,000
TCPU $205,280,000 $214,720,000 $228,710,000
Wholesale Trade $127,220,000 $139,550,000 $153,880,000
Retail Trade $401,320,000 $438,590,000 $481,650,000
F.I.R.E. $149,890,000 $163,750,000 $178,380,000
Services $1,332,280,000 $1,737,600,000 $2,271,760,000
Federal Civilian Government $387,760,000 $412,140,000 $437,990,000
Federal Military Government $584,540,000 $647,910,000 $709,000,000
State & Local Government $921,070,000 $1,075,890,000 $1,256,570,000
Total $4,992,290,000 $5,778,990,000 $6,718,080,000
Source: Woods & Poole Economics, Inc. 2005 (All figures in 1996 dollars)
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Table E-ll illustrates the percent earnings by sector for Richmond County. The figures
indicate that the services, manufacturing and state and local government sectors are projected
to account for the majority of earnings in Richmond County in 2030.
Table E-ll
Percent Earnings by Sector, 2006-2030
Richmond County
Emplovment Sector 2006 2020 2030
Farm 0.02% 0.02% 0.02%
Agricultural Services, Other 0.17% 0.17% 0.17%
Mining 0.15% 0.12% 0.10%
Construction 3.73% 3.26% 3.00%
Manufacturing 14.03% 12.85% 11.59%
TCPU 4.31 % 3.72% 3.40%
Wholesale Trade 2.61% 2.41% 7.17%
Retail Trade 8.23% 7.59% 7.17%
F.I.R.E 3.07% 2.83% 2.66%
Services 25.45% 30.07% 33.82%
Federal Civilian Government 8.03% 7.13% 6.52%
Federal Military Government 11.85% 11.21 % 10.55%
State & Local Government 18.36% 18.62% 18.70%
Source: Woods & Poole Economics, Inc. 2005
LABOR FORCE CHARACTERISTICS
The labor force characteristics of a community provide potential investors and private
companies with insights into the availability of workers, skill levels, occupations, and
employment levels. This section includes an inventory and assessment of Richmond
County's labor force. Information is provided on employment, unemployment, labor force
participation, occupations, and commuting patterns. Local data are compared to state and
national figures as appropriate.
Labor Force and Employment
Table E-12 indicates that Richmond County residents comprise 37% of the civilian labor
force, and 36% of the employed residents, in the Augusta metropolitan area. This is not
surprising because Richmond County is the most populous of the metro area counties and
home to the greatest number of businesses. The unemployment rate in Richmond County is
currently higher than the comparable rate for the metropolitan area and the state of Georgia.
Such factors as education levels, job skill levels, poverty rates, and variations in overall
economic conditions contribute to the unemployment rate.
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Table E-12
Resident Labor Force, Annual Average, 2006
Au~usta MSA and State of Geor~ia
Civilian Employed Unemployed Percent
Labor Force Unemployed
Georgia 4,741,860 4,522,025 219,835 4.6%
Au~usta MSA 256,030 240,907 15,123 5.9%
Richmond Co. 90,641 85,004 5,637 6.2%
Columbia Co. 57,433 55,075 2,358 4.1%
McDuffie Co. 10,722 10,054 668 6.2%
Burke Co. 10,141 9,465 676 6.7%
Aiken Co. 75,715 70,809 4,906 6.5%
Edgefield Co. 11,378 10,500 878 7.7%
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Area Labor Profiles, 2006
Recent trends show that labor force and employment levels for Richmond County residents
have been variable over the last 10-12 years. The data in Table E-13 indicates that labor
force and employment levels were comparatively high in 1990, dropped by approximately
7%-8% by 1995, recovered to some extent by the year 2000 and increased by approximately
10%-12% by 2006.
The downturn in the mid-1990s is partly explained by the layoffs at the Savannah River Site
and the ripple effect it had on the metro area economy. During the ten-year period,
Richmond County's unemployment rate remained at or significantly above the state of
Georgia unemployment rate. Recent data indicate that Richmond county labor force and
employment levels continue to trend upward, but have yet to reach the levels recorded in
1990.
The chart on the next page compares unemployment rates for Richmond County, Georgia
and the United States between 1990 and 2006. The data show that the local unemployment
rate was consistently higher than the rates for the state and nation. This disparity is partly a
reflection of the fact that Richmond County did not fully share in the nationwide economic
expansion that took place during the 1990s.
Table E-13
Labor Force and Employment Trends, 1990 - 2006
Richmond County Residents
Year Labor Force Employed Unemployed % Unemployed
Richmond Co. Geor~ia
1990 85,649 80,910 4,739 5.5% 5.5%
1995 79,857 74,048 5,809 7.3% 4.9%
2000 80,429 75,761 4,668 5.8% 3.7%
2006 90,641 85,004 5,637 6.2% 4.6%
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Area Labor Profiles Employment by Place of
Residence
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Unemployment Rate Trends
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Labor Force Participation
Table E-14 lists recent trends in labor force participation rates for Richmond County,
Georgia and the United States. The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the
resident population 16 years and over in the workforce. In 1990 the local labor force
participation rate totaled 65.7% of persons 16 years and older. This was slightly higher than
the United States (65.3%) and lower than the Georgia rate (67.9%). Similar trends were
evident for both males and females in the labor force. Due to the presence of Fort Gordon,
the military labor force participation rate was significantly higher than in the state and nation.
Table E-14
Labor Force Participation Rates, 1990 and 2000
Richmond County, Georgia, and the United States
1990
Georeia
67.90%
66.40%
1.50%
Total in Labor Force
Civilian Labor Force
Military Labor Force
Richmond
65.70%
59.20%
6.50%
U.S.
65.30%
64.40%
0.90%
Richmond
62.30%
57.20%
5.10%
2000
Georeia
66.10%
65.00%
1.10%
U.S.
63.90%
63.40%
0.50%
Males in Labor Force 74.80% 76.60% 74.50%
Females in Labor Force 57.30% 59.90% 56.80%
Source: Census 1990, STF3, and Census 2000, SF3.
68.20%
56.90%
73.10%
59.40%
70.70%
57.50%
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Labor force participation rates declined across the board between 1990 and 2000.
Significantly, Richmond County labor force participation rates dropped more dramatically
than the state and national rates. Among the factors that contributed to the decline are the
aging of the population, outmigration of the work-age population, higher unemployment
rates, and higher rates of growth in other parts of Georgia.
Occupations
Information on employment by occupation indicates the mix of skill levels in a community's
workforce. This information is useful to companies interested in expanding or locating a
new business in the community. Skill levels also indicate the relative need for vocational
training programs.
Table E-15 shows the percentage of employment by occupation in Augusta, Richmond
County, Georgia and the United States. Management, professional and related occupations
account for the greatest percentage of jobs. This is followed by jobs in sales and office
occupations and service occupations. The local occupation mix is similar to the combination
in the metropolitan area, the state and the nation. The percentage of management and
professional workers is slightly higher in the MSA, state and nation than in Augusta.
Table E-15
Percent Employment by Occupation, 2006
Aueusta, Richmond County, Augusta MSA, Georgia and the United States
Richmond Augusta
Occupation Augusta Co. MSA Georeia U.S.
Management/Professional/Related
occupations 30.6%
Service occupations 17.6%
Sales and office occupations 24.9%
Farming/Fishing/Forestry occupations 0.0%
Construction/ExtractionlMaintenance
occupations 10.0%
Prod ucti on/T ransportati onlMaterial
moving occupations 16.9%
Source: American Community Survey 2006
30.4% 32.9% 33.2% 34.0%
17.9% 16.5% 14.9% 16.5%
24.5% 24.2% 26.2% 25.9%
0.0% 0.3% 0.6% 0.7%
10.2% 10.9% 11.2% 10.0%
16.9% 15.2% 14.0% 13.0%
Commuting Patterns
Data on commuting patterns reinforce the fact that a majority of employed Richmond County
residents work within the county. Table E-16 shows that in 2000, eighty percent of
employed residents worked within the county. This is down slightly from 83% in 1990. The
data indicate that about 9% of employed residents commute to jobs in Columbia County and
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another 6% to workplaces in Aiken County, S.c. The number of residents commuting to
Columbia County increased during the decade, while the number going to Aiken County
declined. Some of the factors contributing to this trend included increasing retail and service
jobs in Columbia County and the loss of jobs at the Savannah River Site.
Table E-16
Commuting Patterns, 1990 and 2000
Employed Residents of Richmond County
Place of Work 1990 2000
Number Percent Number Percent
Richmond County 72,793 83% 67,645 80%
Columbia County 4,014 5% 7,637 9%
Aiken County, SC 7,118 8% 5,051 6%
Other Locations 3,359 4% 4,516 5%
Total Reporting 87,284 84,849
Total Out Migration 14,491 16% 17,204 20%
Source: Census Bureau, Joumey-to-Work Data, 1990 and 2000
Table E-17
Commuting Patterns, 2000
Person Workine in Richmond County
County of Residence Number Percent
Richmond County, GA 67,645 61.9%
Columbia County, GA 22,363 20.5%
Aiken County, SC 10,262 9.4%
Other 8,937 8.2%
Total Reporting 109,207
Total Inflow of Workers to Richmond County 41,562 38%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 County- To-County Worker Flow Files.
RECENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND TRENDS
Augusta and Richmond County have experienced steady economic development and growth
in recent years. The local economy went through a period of readjustment during the mid-
1990s as downsizing took place at the Savannah River Site and managed care affected the
health care industry. Being a border community, Augusta is sometimes at a competitive
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disadvantage in industrial recruitment, and lost out on more than one occasion to nearby
communities in South Carolina.
The local economy has adjusted to the changes in the market and continues to experience
new investment and the creation of new jobs. The text box below highlights some of the
capital investment in Augusta and Richmond County in recent years. The list includes major
investments by businesses new to the Augusta market, as well as existing manufacturers,
institutions and retailers. The list is only part of the story. Countless small businesses have
been established or expanded, and new retail and office space continues to be added to the
market. This investment is but one indicator of how the public and private sectors continue to
work together to market the area, plan for future economic development and recognize the
contribution of business and industry to the quality of life in Augusta.
Recent Business Investment
Augusta-Richmond County
New Companies / Institutions
· NSA Facility @ Fort Gordon (2005) $286.0 million
. Automatic Data Processing (2006) $30.0 million
. T-Mobile (2007) $30.0 million
. Teleperformance (2008) $1.5 million
Expansion of Existing Companies / Institutions
· University Hospital (2006) $84.0 million
· Augusta Mall (2006) $65.0 million (estimate based on similar projects)
. Doctors Hospital (2007) $55.0 million
· MCG Cancer Research Center (2005) $54.0 million
· Select Medical (2005) $22.0 million
· PCS Nitrogen (2005) $20.0 million
. Kellogg's (2005) $18.0 million
. Castleberry's (2005) $9.0 million
. Garrett Aviation (2005) $4.0 million
. Electrolux $3.0 million
· Acclaim Lighting (2005) $1 million
Sources: Develooment Authoritv of Richmond County: AUf!usta Chronicle
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TEN LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN RICHMOND COUNTY
1. Medical College of Georgia
2. University Hospital
3. MCG Health, Inc.
4. Gracewood State School and Hospital
5. Doctors Hospital of Augusta, LLC
6. Sitel Corporation
7. Wal-Mart Associates
8. International Paper Company
9. Shivers Trading and Operating Company
10. Trinity Hospital of Augusta
Source: Georgia Department oflabor, Area Labor Profile, Richmond County, 2006
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Economic development resources are vital to the expansion and retention of business in any
community. Augusta is fortunate to have a wide variety of such resources to draw upon in
maintaining a climate favorable to business and investment. This section summarizes the
economic development agencies and financing mechanisms available in the community.
Economic Development Agencies
. Development Authority of Richmond County - The Development Authority of
Richmond County is a nine-member board appointed by the Augusta Commission. The
purpose of the Development Authority is to develop and promote trade, commerce,
industry and employment opportunities in Richmond County. Pursuant to the Georgia
Development Authorities Law (O.C.G.A. 36-62-1 - 36-62-14), the Development
Authority has broad powers to finance and construct a wide variety of economic
development projects throughout the county.
· Downtown Development Authority - The Downtown Development Authority of
Augusta is a seven-member board appointed by the Augusta Commission. The purpose of
the Downtown Development Authority is to help finance the cost of rehabilitation and
redevelopment of the Augusta Central Business District (CBD). Pursuant to the Georgia
Downtown Development Authorities Law (O.C.G.A. 36-42-1 - 36-42-16), the Downtown
Development Authority has broad powers to finance and construct a wide variety of
projects in the CBD. In March 2008 the DDA extended the boundaries of its target area
to include neighborhoods and major institutions located near the CBD.
. Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce - The Mission of the Augusta Metro Chamber
of Commerce is to lead the business community by serving as its advocate, promoting
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our region, enhancing the business climate, and providing quality membership programs
and services. The Chamber is a non-profit organization funded by the voluntary dues of
the members. The Chamber offers opportunities for involvement by small and large
businesses through committees, workshops and networking programs. The Chamber
Business Academy, Women in Business, Business After Hours, and Military Affairs
Committee are but a few of the ways in which members can be involved through the
Chamber. Each spring during the Masters@ Golf Tournament the Chamber hosts the Red
Carpet Tour, a special event to market the Augusta area as a business location for new
and existing companies.
. Augusta Housing and Community Development Department - The Housing and
Neighborhood Development Department is the city agency that administers the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership,
Emergency Shelter Grant and American Dream Down payment Initiative (ADDI)
programs. The department administers financing programs including the Economic
Development Loan Program, Recaptured UDAG Loan Program, Fayade Rehabilitation
Grant Program, Housing Rehabilitation Program and Down payment Assistance Program
· Augusta Technical College - Augusta Technical College provides education and
training in all types of businesses, ranging from certificate programs to associate degrees.
It also has certificates in several specialist areas including manufacturing, customer
service, construction, and distribution. Augusta Tech also coordinates the Georgia Quick-
Start Program, a state initiative that trains employees free of charge for new and
expanding businesses.
. The Center for Advanced Technology (CADTEC) - This program was established by
Augusta Technical College to help CSRA manufacturers compete in the world market
through technology transfer. CADTEC provides high quality, accessible and affordable
workforce training, technology transfer and criterion-referenced assessments to area
businesses, individuals and organizations. CADTEC helps its customers identify their
needs and establish the specific training to meet those needs.
· Augusta-Richmond County Small Business Incubator - This facility is located at
3140 Augusta Tech Drive adjacent to the Augusta Technical College campus. The
building has a total of 18,000 square feet and includes office space for nineteen clients,
manufacturing space, administrative offices, conference room, work/copy room and
break room. The mission of the Small Business Incubator is to foster regional economic
development by supporting entrepreneurs, small/disadvantaged businesses, and
businesses expanding to the CSRA area by providing managerial & technical assistance,
low office rental rates, and shared access to basic office services and equipment. These
services are designed to allow clients to minimize the initial high costs associated with
setting up the necessary facilities, equipment and services for a business environment. A
Small Business Advisory Board, consisting of area business leaders, monitors clients'
performance, progress and continued need for incubator assistance.
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. CSRA Business League - The CSRA Business League is a non-profit advocacy
organization that is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of local leaders from the
business and corporate communities. The League represents a cross section of racial,
social, economic, civic and professional groups networking and exchanging information
and resources to improve the economic development of the entire community. The
League assists with business plans, loan packaging, management assistance, technical
assistance, grant writing, and marketing. League staff also helps with advertising,
procurement, reference materials, and technical support (Internet, copying, faxing).
. CSRA Regional Development Center - The CSRA RDC is a public sector, non-profit
planning and development agency serving a 13-county and 41-municipality region in the
eastern portion of central Georgia. Augusta-Richmond County is a member of the CSRA
RDC. The RDC's Department of Economic Development assists local governments and
development organizations through grant writing and administration, strategic planning,
and other technical assistance. In addition, the Economic Development Department acts
as Secretary and Treasurer for the CSRA Unified Development Council (UDC), a council
of Chambers of Commerce, and the Unified Development Authority (UDA), a joint
development authority.
The CSRA Small Business Lending is a unit of the RDC that provide loans to small
businesses for a variety of purposes. The Small Business Lending department has
operating relationships with the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Economic
Development Administration (EDA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
· CSRA Unified Development Council - The Unified Development Council (UDC) is a
council of the Chambers of Commerce and other economic development organizations
throughout the CSRA. The primary purpose of the UDC is to offer a forum of discussion
and problem-solving for economic development professionals throughout the CSRA, who
jointly pursue economic marketing, professional training and enrichment, and other
special projects. The UDC has been in existence since 1983, and currently has thirteen
(13) dues-paying member counties: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson,
Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes.
. CSRA Unified Development Authority - The Unified Development Authority is a joint
development authority encompassing 13 CSRA counties, including Augusta-Richmond
County. The CSRA UDA serves to promote the economic development of the Central
Savannah River Area, to encourage cooperation among economic development
organizations within the member counties, and to exercise all the powers and privileges
(including tax credits) granted to development authorities pursuant to Georgia law. The
CSRA RDC acts as Secretary and Treasurer of the CSRA UDA.
. SRS Community Reuse Organization - The SRS Community Reuse Organization
(SRSCRO) is a private non-profit organization charged with developing and
implementing a comprehensive strategy to diversify the economy of a five-county region
that includes Aiken, Allendale and Barnwell in South Carolina and Columbia and
Richmond (Augusta) in Georgia. The overall objective of the organization is to create an
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environment conducive to technology-based startups, business expansions and to attract
new ventures to the region. It is the organization's intent to help the region develop a
diverse economic base by providing new emerging and existing companies with the
financial opportunities and incentives to locate and expand within the region. The SRS
Community Reuse Organization was formerly known as the Savannah River Regional
Diversification Initiative.
. Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism-The Georgia Department of
Industry, Trade, and Tourism (GDITT) recruits businesses, trade partners, and tourists to
Georgia. Working in collaboration with other state and federal programs, GDITT
maintains a worldwide marketing effort targeting more than 15,000 companies with the
potential to expand or relocate in Georgia. GDITT also supports the efforts of Georgia
companies to expand their international markets. These efforts include helping small
businesses participate in trade shows, providing contacts and consultants in international
markets, and supplying extensive training resources.
. Georgia Medical Center Authority - The Georgia Medical Center Authority is a state
authority linked to state, regional and local economic development organizations. The
Authority's sole mission is to develop the life sciences industry in the state of Georgia.
The Authority is headquartered in Augusta and operates two incubators in the city for life
sciences companies and start-ups.
. Georgia Power Company, Community and Economic Development Division -
Georgia Power Company operates a full-service Community and Economic Development
organization serving the entire state of Georgia. The division is a comprehensive, one-
stop source for business and industrial location services. The Atlanta headquarters
features the Georgia Resource Center, a state-of-the-art site selection facility that allows
potential investors to see Georgia without traversing the entire state. The division also
helps Georgia communities build their economic development attractiveness by offering
leadership, strategy, infrastructure, and marketing consultation services.
· Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute - Augusta is home to one of 17
regional offices of Georgia Tech's Economic Development Institute (ED I). EDI offers an
array of services with a common objective: to promote the growth of business in Georgia.
Whether the goal is attracting new companies to Georgia, expanding existing enterprises,
providing technical expertise for industrial projects or helping communities' plan for
growth, EDI helps keep the state's economy moving forward. EDI assists company
managers and business owners, city and county government officials and economic
development professionals.
For Georgia business and industry, EDI provides technical assistance, management
training and other assistance designed to improve productivity and help companies
become more competitive in world markets. EDI supports Georgia's economic
development efforts by conducting specialized professional development courses,
performing economic development research, helping Georgia communities prepare for
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growth and connecting relocating or expanding companies with resources at Georgia
Tech.
. UGA Small Business Development Center - Augusta is home to one of the University
of Georgia's Business Outreach Services/Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
The mission of the BOS/SBDC is to enhance the economic well being of Georgia citizens
by providing business and economic development assistance. Among the services
provided by the organization are consulting and educational opportunities, economic
research, identifying procurement opportunities and sources of capital for minority
entrepreneurs, and helping existing businesses take advantage of state and local
incentives for job creation.
. Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Regional Office # 7 - Augusta is home to
one of 12 Regional Service Delivery offices established by state law 1999. The regional
office in Augusta is staffed by representatives from the Department of Community
Affairs (DCA) and the Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism (DITT), and is
designed to bring state resources closer to the people and to foster regional collaboration
in community and economic development. Personnel in the Augusta office work side-by-
side with staff of Georgia Tech's EDI and the University of Georgia. Together the
regional staff works to better serve the needs of local governments established
businesses, and other development partners. A 21-member Regional Advisory Councils
provides regular guidance to regional and state staff on issues such as leadership,
infrastructure, growth management, and workforce development. The Council also works
with the CSRA Regional Development Centers to formulate a regional comprehensive
plan and work program.
Financing Mechanisms
. u. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Programs - Includes the following
loan programs - SBA 504, SBA 7(a) and SBA Low-Doc. SBA 504 can be used for fixed
assets, such as land, buildings, machinery and fixtures. SBA 7(a) and Low-Doc can be
used for most purposes, including inventory, working capital, vehicles and business
acquisitions. Regionally, the CSRA Development Companies administers the SBA 504
program. A bank is the lender on the 7(a) and Low-Doc programs, with the SBA
guaranteeing the loans.
. CSRA Revolving Loan Fund - An internal revolving loan fund of the CSRA
Development Companies. Loans up to $150,000 available for most purposes. CSRA
Development Companies prefers that revolving loan fund only part of project costs.
· Industrial Revenue Bonds - Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) are financing instruments
issued through the Development Authority of Richmond County, Georgia. Both taxable
and tax-exempt industrial revenue bond financing is available at competitive, below-
prime interest rates. IRBs provide financing for land, building and equipment acquisition
for new and expanding manufacturing plants.
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. Link Deposit Program - The Link Deposit Program is designed to provide eligible
small, minority and women-owned businesses additional sources of loan funds. The
program administered by the city of Augusta in cooperation with two banks, First Bank
and SunTrust
. Economic Development and Recaptured UDAG Loan Fund Programs - The
Economic Development and Recaptured UDAG Loan Fund Programs were created to
finance development projects, establish new businesses and/or expansion of existing
businesses, and create employment opportunities and/or retain existing jobs for low and
moderate-income persons. Economic Development Loans range between $5,000 and
$25,000, with repayment periods of up to 7 years. Recaptured UDAG Loans - Loans are
between $25,000 and $150,000, with repayment period of up to 10 years. Examples of
eligible use of funds include business acquisition and construction, land acquisition,
purchase of equipment and machinery, working capital, and pollution control and
abatement. The Housing and Community Development Department administers the
programs.
. Enterprise Zone Program - Two enterprise zones have been established in the city of
Augusta under provisions of the Georgia Enterprise Zone Employment Act of 1997. The
Act allows the city to offer tax and other incentives to eligible businesses that create jobs
areas within the city suffering from underdevelopment and economic decline. Qualifying
businesses and service enterprises are exempt from state, county, and municipal ad
valorem taxes, except for the portion of taxes that are collected for the school district, in
accordance with the following schedule:
1. 100% ofthe property taxes shall be exempt for the first five years
2. 80% of the property taxes shall be exempt for the next two years
3. 60% of the property taxes shall be exempt for the next year
4. 40% of the property taxes shall be exempt for the next year
5. 20% of the property taxes shall be exempt for the last year
The two designated enterprise zones are the Laney-Walker Enterprise Zone near
downtown, and the Rocky Creek Enterprise Zone centered on the area around the now-
closed Regency Mall. The Housing and Community Development Department
administers the program.
. Georgia's Business Expansion and Support Act of 1994 (RE.S.T.) allows statewide
job tax credit and investment tax credits for businesses locating or expanding in Georgia.
1. Job Tax Credit: Tax liability for anyone-year may be reduced by a maximum of
100%. Eligible businesses include those involved in manufacturing, warehousing,
distribution, processing, tourism and research and development. This credit may be
carried forward up to ten years.
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2. Job Tax Credit Joint Development Authorities: Legislation provides for an
additional $500 job tax credit for counties that are members of a Joint Development
Authority, which is the case for Columbia, Richmond and Burke counties.
3. Investment Tax Credit: Available to manufacturers or telecommunications
companies having a presence in Georgia for at least 5 years. The company must
spend at least $50,000 on an expansion project.
4. Optional Investment Credit: Larger credits can, depending on location, offset up to
90% of a manufacturer's increased income tax liability following a major expansion.
These larger investment tax credits can be carried forward for 10 years but may not
be taken in conjunction with the job or investment tax credits.
5. Retraining Tax Credit: Firms providing retraining for employees may receive a tax
credit of 25% of their costs, up to $500 per participant, to a maximum of 50% of state
income tax liability.
6. Corporate Headquarters Tax Credit: Companies establishing or relocating their
headquarters to Georgia may be eligible for a tax credit if the headquarters is defined
as the principal central administrative offices of a company. New jobs created at the
new headquarters must be full-time and must pay above the average wage.
7. Ports Job Tax Credit: Companies that increase traffic shipped through Georgia
ports by 10% or more in a year may be eligible for larger job tax credits. The amount
of the bonus tax credit for qualifying firms is $1,250 per job. Applicants must also be
eligible for job tax credits under the B.E.S.T. legislation
8. Research and Development Tax Credit: A tax credit is allowed for expenses of
research conducted within Georgia for any business or headquarters of any such
business engaged in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, processing,
telecommunications, tourism and research and development industries.
9. Child Care Credit: Employers providing or sponsoring child care for employees are
eligible for a tax credit of 75% of their costs, up to 50% of state income tax liability.
10. Small Company Business Growth Tax Credit: A tax credit is granted for any
business or headquarters of any such business engaged in manufacturing,
warehousing, and distribution, processing, telecommunications, tourism, and research
and development industries having a state net taxable income which is 20% or more
above that of the preceding year if its net taxable income in each of the two preceding
years was also 20% or more.
11. Sales Tax Exemptions:
. Manufacturing Machinery
· Raw materials
. Purchase for resale
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· Machinery purchased new and used directly in the manufacturing process
· Pollution control equipment
. Machinery components
. Computer equipment
. Cleanroom equipment
. Primary material handling
· Electricity
· OneGeorgia Fnnd: The One Georgia Authority, created by the Governor and the
Legislature in the year 2000, utilizes one third of the state's tobacco settlement to assist
the state's most economically-challenged areas. $1.6 billion is anticipated to be available
over the 25-year term of the settlement. OneGeorgia investments will be targeted towards
rural communities.
1. Edge Fund - Special financial assistance is provided to eligible rural applicants for
locating economic development projects. Limited resources are available for
communities when a project is considering one site in the State of Georgia and
competing against another state. Response to applications is quick due to the sensitive
nature of projects and their tight timeframes. Eligible applicants are city or county
governments, development authorities or other public entities.
2. Equity Fund - The purpose of this fund is to provide a program of financial
assistance that includes grants or loans and any other form of financial assistance to
provide for infrastructure, services, facilities and improvements. Eligible applicants
are cities, counties, development authorities or other public entities. Resources are
limited and are awarded several times each year. Companies must have a health care
plan available for employees and meet state requirements for better pay.
ASSESSMENT
REGIONAL ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Augusta is the economic hub of a market area that extends beyond the metropolitan area to
include a number of the adjoining rural counties. Major employment sectors in the region
include manufacturing, retail trade, professional and business services, educational and
health services, and leisure and hospitality services. Government jobs account for about 20%
of all jobs in the region. Employment growth in recent years has been highest in the retail
trade and service sectors, reflecting the growing demand for goods and services as the
population increases.
The challenge for the region is to continue diversification of the economic base and the mix
of jobs. While the service and retail sectors continue to lead the way in employment growth,
an over reliance on these two sectors may lead to slower growth in disposable income. High-
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paying manufacturing jobs are not projected to grow as fast as other sectors in the coming
years, and the overall number of jobs in technology field is relatively small.
The city is projected to remain the regional center of employment and trade in the
foreseeable future. Among the city's major assets are the following:
· Relatively low cost of living
. A wide variety of housing / neighborhood options
. Presence of high-quality medical care and institutions
. Presence of a good surface transportation network, railroads and commercial air
facilities
· Presence of / access to a wide variety of entertainment and recreation facilities
. A wide range of educational resources and opportunities
. A revitalizing downtown that provides a unique environment for living, working,
entertainment, shopping and recreation
. Many economic development resources to draw upon for training workers,
technical assistance, financing and site selection
. Available sites for new and expanding industry and business
ECONOMIC BASE OF AUGUSTA
Employment, Wages and Income
Augusta has a fairly diverse employment base. In 2006, services, retail trade and
manufacturing collectively accounted for a majority of total employment in the city. Health
care and social assistance (15, 868 jobs), and accommodation (e.g. hotels and motels) and
food services (9,625 jobs) were the largest components of the service sector. Retail trade
(11,996 jobs) and manufacturing (9,825 jobs) rounded out the top employment sectors.
Significantly, government accounted for another 25,005 jobs, or 24 % of total employment.
Employment within the city has been variable in the last 5-6 years, but is projected to
increase at a moderate rate over the next 20 years. Services, retail trade, government, and
manufacturing are expected to continue to be the four largest sectors in the future. To
increase the rate of employment growth and further diversify the mix of jobs in the
community, consideration should be given to using the community's assets to create more
jobs in high-growth technology fields and developing complementary education and training
programs.
The marketing plan currently used by the Development Authority of Richmond County is
one example of this strategy at work. The marketing plan targets four industries for growth in
the community: life sciences, customer service, aviation and military. These industries match
well with such assets as the large and diverse medical community, technically-trained
personnel at Fort Gordon, the presence of several customer service businesses and available
sites on and adjacent to Augusta Regional Airport.
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Average weekly wages are increasing in all employment sectors. However, average weekly
wages are below the state averages in all of the sectors except manufacturing, agriculture,
and government. The 2006 average weekly wage in Richmond County was $680. This is
$96 less than the average weekly wage statewide. One possible strategy is to increase wage
levels in all sectors currently below the state level.
Household and per capita income figures for Augusta residents are lower than comparable
state and national averages. Strategies should be considered to reduce the gap between the
averages. Wage and salary income is trending upward for residents and is an indicator of job
availability both within and outside the city. Job growth in the service sector is projected to
be a principal factor in personal income growth over the next two decades.
Labor Force Participation and Commuting
Recent trends show that labor force and employment levels for Richmond County residents
have been variable over the last 10-12 years. The data indicate that labor force and
employment levels were comparatively high in 1990, dropped by approximately 7%-8% by
1995, recovered to some extent by the year 2000 and increased by approximately 10%-12%
by 2006.
The downturn in the mid-1990s is partly explained by the layoffs at the Savannah River Site
and the ripple effect it had on the metro area economy. During the ten-year period,
Richmond County's unemployment rate remained at or significantly above the state of
Georgia unemployment rate. Recent data indicate that Richmond county labor force and
employment levels continue to trend upward, but have yet to reach the levels recorded in
1990. The unemployment rate in Richmond County is currently higher than the comparable
rate for the metropolitan area and the state of Georgia. Strategies should be considered to
reduce the unemployment rate in the city.
Augusta's occupation mix is fairly well balanced and similar to the mix in the metropolitan
area, the state and the nation. The percentage of management and professional workers is
slightly higher in the MSA, state and nation than in Augusta. Maintaining this balance should
be possible ifthe city continues to stress its major assets (e.g. low cost of living, wide variety
of housing, etc.) and works cooperatively with others to increase the diversity of jobs in the
community.
The vast majority of Augusta-Richmond County residents continue to work within the city,
though an increasing number are commuting to jobs elsewhere in the metropolitan area. The
higher population growth rate in suburban areas and resulting increase in retail and service
jobs are a couple of the factors contributing to this trend. To remain competitive with
suburban communities, the city should consider designating preferred locations for new retail
and service development, promote more mixed-use development that allows people to live in
close proximity to their place of employment, and continue to market the major assets of
Augusta.
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ECONOMIC RESOURCES
Augusta is fortunate to have a wide variety of economic resources to draw upon in
maintaining a climate favorable to business and investment. Over the years, the city has
developed mutually-beneficial partnerships with many of the local and regional agencies and
organizations involved in economic development. In addition, the city has established
programs to stimulate private investment and generate more tax revenue. Maintaining these
partnerships, and creating new ones, should be a key component of the city's strategy to
stimulate additional investment and diversify the employment base.
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INTRODUCTION
Transportation facilities have had a profound effect on the development of Augusta and
Richmond County. From pre-colonial times to the present trails, road, railroads, waterways,
and air service have all influenced the timing, location and extent of development in the
community.
This chapter includes an inventory and assessment of transportation facilities and services in
Augusta and Richmond County. Transportation facilities include roads, sidewalks,
bikeways, airports, railroads, public transportation and parking facilities. Transportation
services include the public transit system.
ROAD NETWORK
Augusta-Richmond County is served by a street network that includes two interstate
highways, four federal highways, ten state routes, and numerous local roads. Streets have
varying functions, so the street network is generally divided into four categories: freeways,
arterials, collectors and local streets. Design standards vary from one functional class to
another. For example, an arterial road has more travel lanes, a higher operating speed, and
fewer curb cuts than a local street. The basic characteristics of the functional classification
system are outlined below.
Functional classification is not static. As roads have been widened or extended, their
functional classification has changed to reflect their new role. Tobacco Road, Windsor
Spring Road, Gordon Highway, Doug Barnard Parkway, Deans Bridge Road, Jimmie Dyess
Parkway, Wheeler Road and Riverwatch Parkway are some of the major roads that have
either been widened or constructed in the last 20 years. Planned road widening projects on
Alexander Drive, St. Sebastian Way, Greene Street, Mike Padgett Highway (SR 56) and
Windsor Spring Road will result in other changes to the system. It is desirable to coordinate
right-of-way acquisition, land-use planning, access and zoning activities with this change in
mind.
Interstates, Freeways and Expressways
Freeways are limited access, multi-lane, divided roadways carrying high-speed traffic. Two
freeways - Interstate 20 and Interstate 520, serve Richmond County. 1-20 crosses the
northwest corner of the county and connects Augusta to Columbia, South Carolina and
Atlanta. Interchanges are located at River Watch Parkway, Washington Road, 1-520, and
Wheeler Road. A half diamond interchange is under construction at 1-20 and Walton Way
Extension and scheduled to open to traffic in October 2007. The River Watch Parkway
interchange opened in 1993 and the Wheeler Road interchange opened in 1998. Other 1-20
interchanges are located in Columbia County and Aiken County and connect to other parts of
the metropolitan area.
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Interstate 520 (a.k.a. the Bobby Jones Expressway) is a circumferential route extending from
1-20 to Laney-Walker Blvd. Interchanges are located at 1-20, Wheeler Road, Wrightsboro
Road, Gordon Highway, Deans Bridge Road, Windsor Spring/Peach Orchard Rd., Mike
Padgett Hwy. (SR56), Doug Barnard Pkwy., (SR 56 Loop), and Laney Walker Blvd. The
section between Doug Barnard Parkway and Laney-Walker Blvd. opened to traffic in July
1998. The section of the Bobby Jones between 1-20 and Gordon Highway was widened from
four to six lanes in 2001. A 0.89-mile extension of Bobby Jones, from Laney Walker Blvd. to
the Savannah River was completed in June 2004.
Phase I of the Palmetto Parkway, as Interstate 520 is called in South Carolina, also opened to
traffic in June 2004. Phase I extended Interstate 520 across the Savannah River to a new
interchange with U. S. 1 in North Augusta, a distance of approximately 2.5 miles. Phase II of
the Palmetto Parkway is under construction and scheduled for completion in July 2009. The
second phase of the project will extend Interstate 520 another 6 miles, from U. S. 1 to
Interstate 20 at Exit 5, thus completing the interstate highway loop around the Augusta /
North Augusta area.
Riverwatch Parkway (SR 104) is a four-lane, divided, controlled access facility that currently
extends from 15th Street near down Augusta to Pleasant Home Road near the Columbia
County line. The first phase of Riverwatch, between 15th St. and 1-20, opened to traffic in
1991. The second phase, from 1-20 to Pleasant Home Road, was completed in 1993. A third
phase, extending the parkway 0.57 miles to the Baston Road intersection, was completed in
2004. Riverwatch Parkway was built to relieve congestion on Washington Road and carries
vehicular traffic to and from west Augusta and Columbia County.
The John C. Calhoun Expressway is a four-lane divided, limited access road that links
Washington Road to Greene Street in downtown Augusta. Built in the mid-1970s as an
alternative route to and from downtown, the Calhoun Expressway includes a half-diamond
interchange with 15th Street and a split-diamond interchange with Eve Street and Crawford
Avenue. When first constructed the expressway extended from Washington Road to 15th
Street. In 1984 the elevated part of the expressway, between 15th and Greene Streets, was
opened to traffic.
Arterials
Arterial roads are designed to move large volumes of traffic through and across an urban
area, and collect and distribute traffic to and from smaller streets. Several arterials, such as
Washington Road, Wheeler Road, Wrightsboro Road, Deans Bridge Road and Peach
Orchard Road, have interchanges with 1-20 and 1-520. Other arterials, such as 13th Street,
Sand Bar Ferry Road, and Gordon Highway, provide connections across the Savannah River
into Aiken County.
The Federal Highway Administration's Highway Functional Classification System splits
arterial roads into two subgroups: major and minor arterials. Major arterials, also known as
principal arterials, move larger volumes of traffic over long distances at high speeds. In
Richmond County there are 18 roads or road segments classified as major or principal
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arterials. Examples include Washington Road, Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Gordon Highway,
Peach Orchard Road, Mike Padgett Highway, Doug Barnard Parkway and Tobacco Road.
Minor arterials serve trips of moderate length at lower speeds than major arterials. Traffic
volumes are lower and cross streets and driveways are spaced closer together than on major
arterials. There are 38 road segments classified as minor arterials in the county. They are
scattered throughout the community and include Broad St., Laney-Walker Blvd., Beckman's
Rd., Richmond Hill Rd., and Old Waynesboro Road.
Collectors
The primary function of collector roads is to move traffic from local streets to arterials and
freeways. Collectors also provide access to some traffic generator, such as shopping centers,
schools, and recreation facilities. Traffic volumes and speeds tend to be lower than on the
arterials. Under FHW A's Functional Classification System there are currently 53 roads or
road segments in Richmond County classified as collectors. Examples include East
Boundary, James Brown Blvd., Rosier Rd., Willis Foreman Rd., Golden Camp Rd., and
Alexander Drive.
Local Roads
The primary function of local roads is to provide access to adjoining property for both
vehicles and pedestrians. Generally, local roads are 2-lane facilities on a 50-60-foot right-of-
way that carry low traffic volumes and have frequent curb cuts. All roads not classified as
collectors, arterials or freeways are considered local roads. In Richmond County there are
over 1,000 miles oflocal roads.
RAIL TRANSPORTATION
Passenger rail service is not available in Augusta at the present time. In 1999 the Georgia
Transportation Board approved a long-range plan to provide inter-city passenger rail service
between Atlanta and other major cities in the state.
Freight service is provided by two railroads: Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation, Inc.
The Norfolk Southern main line track enters the City from the north, crossing the Savannah
River and then continuing through downtown on the right-of-way of Sixth Street. The main
line continues in a southeasterly direction through the rest of the City and on toward
Savannah. Norfolk Southern has two railroad yards in the City: one (the main classification
yard) is approximately a mile south of downtown and a second (Nixon Yard) is south of
Augusta Regional Airport near International Paper Company.
The CSX main line crosses Augusta in a roughly east-west direction. This line provides
connections to Spartanburg, S.c. and Savannah, GA. A second CSX line, formerly owned
by the Georgia Railroad, connects to Atlanta. Beltline service is provided to a number of
industries. The CSX main railroad yard is located off Laney-Walker Blvd. southeast of
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downtown. The yard covers approximately 117 acres and consists of an inbound receiving
yard and an outbound classification yard. A second yard, the Harrisonville Yard, is located
on 48 acres between Wrightsboro Road and Olive Road.
The January 2008 draft of the Freight Profile for the Augusta Regional Transportation Study
indicates that rail cargo accounts for seven percent (7%) of the all freight in the region by
weight (2006 TRANSEARCH). Some of the leading commodities shipped out of Augusta
are clay, concrete, glass and stone products, while the leading commodity terminating in
Augusta area is lumber and wood products.
At-grade railroad crossings are located on many roads in the city. The crossings have been a
part of community life for many years, and solutions have been sought to reduce the
inevitable conflicts between railroad, motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic. At the same time,
availability of rail service is a major attraction for new industry and maintaining existing
industry.
TRUCKING, PORT FACILITIES AND AVIATION
Trucking
Freight traffic on the roads in Augusta-Richmond County includes the movement of goods
into, out of, within and through the community. The January 2008 draft ofthe Freight Profile
for the Augusta Regional Transportation Study indicates that truck cargo accounts for 93% of
the all freight in the region by weight.
In 2006, approximately 101.2 million tons of freight was transported to, from, within, and
through the Augusta region via truck. Freight moving through the area makes up the most
significant portion of the truck freight in the Augusta region, accounting for 65 percent of
freight by weight. This high volume is attributed mostly to shipments headed to / from
nearby regions such as Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Albany, Columbia, and Charleston.
Another thirteen percent of the truck movement is outbound freight and 16 percent is
inbound freight movement. Freight movement within the region makes up the smallest share
of the movement by weight (6 percent). Given the short-distance nature of these shipments,
they impact local roadways greatly. The movement split for the region is similar when
looking at truck tons.
The top five commodity groups accounted for 71 percent of the total truck flows, or 72
million tons, by weight. These commodity groups consisted of nonmetallic minerals (27
percent); secondary moves (13 percent); lumber or wood products (12 percent), clay,
concrete, glass, or stone (12 percent); and petroleum or coal products (7 percent).
Freight users include manufacturing facilities, retail establishments, airports, office buildings,
rail yards, warehouses, and distribution centers that contribute to the flow of cargo in the
region. A large number of Augusta's freight users are located inside the 1-520 loop. Others
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are located in close proximity to 1-20. The cluster of freight users inside the 1-520 loop is
located in close proximity to rail lines. A growing number of freight users, primarily
manufacturing facilities and commercial establishments, are located outside of the 1-520
loop.
In terms of tonnage, the interstate highway system is responsible for moving the largest
amount of truck traffic. 1-20 provides primary truck access to and through the Augusta area.
1-520 provides radial access to most areas of Augusta from 1-20 on the west side to U.S. 1 in
North Augusta, South Carolina. The other major routes in Augusta-Richmond County used
by truckers include U.S. 1, U.S. 25 BUS, U.S. 278, GA 4, GA 28, and GA 104. There are
four major roadway bridges across the Savannah River. 1-20, U.S. 1, U.S. 25 BUS, and 1-520.
According to information in the Georgia Statewide Freight Plan, trucks using 1-20 carry
about 20-50 million tons of freight per year. Count data from GDOT's permanent traffic
recorders in Augusta-Richmond County show that annual average daily truck traffic (two-
way) on 1-20, between 1-520 and Washington Road is 14,572 trucks. The segment of 1-20
between Riverwatch Parkway and the Savannah River Bridge registered 7,244 trucks per
day. On 1-520, the recorder located between Gordon Highway (US 78, 278) and Deans
Bridge Road (US 1) recorded 4,878 trucks per day on average.
Port Facilities
The closest port facility to Augusta is located in Savannah. Origin and destination data
included in the draft ARTS Freight Profile (January 2008) indicates that some of the truck
traffic originated from or was destined for a port facility. The results of a 2006 origin-
destination survey done by GDOT at the eastbound 1-20 weigh station in Columbia County
show that approximately two percent of the trucks originated at a port facility, and five
percent were destined for a port facility.
Aviation
There are two airports in Augusta: Augusta Regional Airport at Bush field and Daniel Field.
Augusta Regional Airport is a 1,500-acre commercial airport located at the intersection of
Tobacco Road and Doug Barnard Parkway (SR 56 Spur). Augusta Regional is also used for
air cargo and charter operations, and acts as a commercial and military pilot training exercise
facility. Major facilities include an 8,000-foot primary runway, a 6,000-foot crosswind
runway, both an airline and general aviation terminal, an air traffic control tower, and a
facilities maintenance office. Augusta Regional Airport is operated under the direction of the
13-member Augusta Aviation Commission.
Two commercial carriers serve Augusta Regional: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, and US
Airways Express. Atlantic Southeast provides service to Atlanta's Hartsfield International
with seven flights per day, while US Airways Express flies to Charlotte International with six
flights per day. The January 2008 draft of the Freight Profile for the Augusta Regional
Transportation Study indicates that air cargo accounts for less than one percent (308 tons) of
the all freight in the region by weight (2006 TRANSEARCH). Fifty-three percent of air
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cargo trips are outbound trips to other regions. Forty-four percent of air cargo flows are mail
or contract traffic. Thirty percent are miscellaneous mixed shipments. Other air cargo
shipped to or leaving the Augusta Regional Airport includes chemicals or allied products,
transportation equipment, electrical equipment, and machinery.
Daniel Field, located on a 152-acre site at the intersection ofWrightsboro Road and Highland
A venue, is a general aviation airport. Major facilities include two runways, two hangars, a
ten bay T -hangar, outdoor tie-down areas, and a control tower for Masters Week operations.
Daniel Field is one of the oldest airports in Georgia, dating back to October 1927 and was
once the commercial airport for Augusta. Charter flights, flight training, airplane storage,
fuel and maintenance services are provided by the FBO, Augusta Aviation Inc. The airport is
operated under the direction of the 13-member General Aviation Commission.
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities are important alternative modes of transportation in any
community. Bicyclists use the road network on a regular basis, but currently there are no
designated bike lanes, routes or bikeways in the county. Off-road facilities used by cyclists
include the Augusta Canal towpath and the Savannah River levee. A fairly extensive
network of sidewalks is present within the old city limits, but there are very few in the
neighborhood and commercial centers of the former county. Sidewalks are located along
some sections of the arterial and collector roads, but do not form a network that pedestrians
can utilize. Sidewalks also are located adjacent to many of the public schools. Off-road
facilities used by walkers and joggers include the Augusta Canal towpath, Savannah River
levee, and paved trails at some county recreation centers. Where sidewalks are not present,
especially on local or neighborhood streets, pedestrians simply walk in the road.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT A TION
Augusta Public Transit (APT) currently operates 10 fixed routes within the city with a peak
fleet of 13 buses. The system is primarily radial with 8 routes terminating at the Transfer
Facility at 1546 Broad Street. The remaining two routes, Barton Chapel and Lumpkin Road,
terminate at a transfer point at K-Mart shopping center located southwest of downtown.
Service frequency and schedules vary, but generally APT buses run from about 6:00 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Eight ofthe routes operate on Saturday. No service
is provided on Sunday.
APT also operates Paratransit services for disabled persons, in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In accordance with guidelines issued by the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA), APT provides Paratransit service within 3/4 mile of
each fixed route during the same operating hours as the local service. Paratransit service is
available only to certified eligible passengers. Currently, APT has 22 motor buses and seven
Paratransit vehicles available for maximum service.
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APT also provides non-urban (rural) transit service in the part of the city generally south ofI-
520 (Bobby Jones Expressway). This includes many of the fast-growing suburbs of south
Augusta, as well as the more rural parts of the city in the vicinity of Hephzibah, Blythe and
the McBean area. As with the Paratransit service, riders must make an appointment in
advance and be ready 30 minutes before the transit van is scheduled to arrive.
APT operates 8 of its routes from a Transfer Facility at 1546 Broad Street, located just west
of downtown Augusta. Opened in 1991, the Transfer Facility includes a large indoor waiting
area with benches, an information desk, restrooms, water fountains, a soft-drink vending
machine, and a work area for APT staff. Covered breezeways flank both side of the building,
and eight saw tooth parking bays provide space for the loading and unloading of bus riders.
There are also parking spaces for 20 vehicles.
APT offices and maintenance garage are housed in a facility located at 1535 Fenwick Street,
about four blocks from the Transfer Facility. There are six maintenance bays and a detached
building for vehicle cleaning at the garage. APT administrative and operations staff is
housed in a 5,000 square foot building erected in 1993 as part of a renovation project. The
property includes parking spaces for buses, Paratransit vans, and staff and visitor vehicles.
During the spring of 2002 the vehicle parking area was expanded to accommodate the
Paratransit vehicles.
The Barton Chapel and Lumpkin Road routes terminate at a transfer center at K-Mart
shopping center located about five miles southwest of downtown. The transfer center is a
dedicated area on the outskirts of the shopping center property and consists of two small
sheltered waiting areas for passengers and one large shelter with a capacity of 30 passengers.
Bus shelters are located along all of the fixed routes. In addition to benches, the shelters
feature space for advertising and trash receptacles.
ROAD USE AND CONDITIONS
This section summarizes the travel characteristics of city residents and the existing conditions
of the road system. Road and bridge improvements are important to the community's future
because they influence land use, economic development, and the quality of life.
Travel Characteristics
Sample data tabulated as part of the 2000 Census reveals some information about the travel
characteristics of Richmond County households. Of the 81,288 households, approximately
86% have at least one vehicle (car, truck) available for use. The remaining 11,268 (14%)
households had no vehicle available for use. These figures are not much different from 1990,
when 87% of the households had at least one vehicle available for use by members of the
household.
Data on means of transportation to work indicates a strong preference for Richmond County
residents to commute by themselves (see Table T-l). More than 74% of workers drive to
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work alone. Another 12% carpool to work. Eight (8) percent walk to work and
approximately one percent use public transportation. The local bus system is the
predominant public transportation mode in Augusta and Richmond County. Overall, the
means of transportation to work remains similar to what it was in 1990 and 2000. In 1990,
approximately 73% of workers drove alone, 15% carpooled, and 5% walked to work. In the
year 2000, an estimated 75% of workers drove alone, 16% carpooled, and 6% walked to
work. The number of people working at home more than doubled, from an estimated 1,156 in
1990 to 2,646 in 2006, but remained a relatively small percentage of all workers.
Table T-l
Means of Transportation to Work
Richmond Coon 2006
Number of Workers *
60,117
9,903
1,049
6,400
2,646
1,173
81,288
Percent of Workers
74.00%
12.20%
1.30%
7.90%
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Drove alone
Ca ooled
Public trans ortation:
Walked
Worked at home
Other means
Total
* Richmond County Residents
Source: U.S. Bureau ofthe Census, 2006 American Community Survey
Travel time data indicate that the overwhelming majority of Richmond County residents
commute less than 30 minutes to work. The following chart shows that 80.4% of workers
commute less than 30 minutes and another 13.5% travel from 30-44 minutes each way to
work. Only 6.1 % of residents have commutes exceeding 45 minutes.
Travel Time to Work, 2006
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Source: U.S. Bureau ofthe Census, 2006 American Community Survey
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Street and Highway System
Conditions on the county's street and highway system were measured using the Level-of-
service (LOS) outputs from the Augusta Regional Transportation Study's (ARTS) travel
demand model. The ARTS travel demand model is a traditional four-step mathematical
process involving trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and traffic assignment.
Inputs to the model include data on existing conditions and projections of population,
occupied housing units, employment, school enrollment and vehicles. Outputs include LOS
calculations for road segments on the transportation network.
LOS standards for a road segment are based on the ratio of the daily traffic volume to the
segment's daily capacity. This volume-to-capacity ratio is an indication of the amount of
delay a driver would encounter on the road segment. This level of service is based upon
travel delay and is expressed as letters "A" through "F", with "A" being the highest or best
travel condition and "F" being the lowest or worst condition. Table T -2 shows the LOS
standards and the corresponding volume-to-capacity ratios and average speeds for urban
arterial roads.
Table T-2
Level-of-Service Standards for Urban Arterials
Level-of-Service V olume-to-Capacity Ratio
A VC Ratio < 0.30
B 0.30 =< VC Ratio < 0.50
C 0.50 =< VC Ratio < 0.70
D 0.70 =< VC Ratio < 0.85
E 0.85 =< VC Ratio < 1.00
F VC Ratio >=1.00
Source: Georgia Department of Transportation
Average Travel Speed
>= 35 MPH
>= 28 MPH
>= 22 MPH
>= 17 MPH
>= 13 MPH
< 13 MPH
The minimum level-of-service (LOS) designation that Augusta considers acceptable, in terms
of planning for adequate capacity, is LOS "C". At LOS "C", the volume-to-capacity ratio is
in the 0.50 to 0.70 range and average peak hour travel speeds on urban arterials are in the 22-
28 miles-per-hour range. This LOS does not apply to rural arterial and collector streets.
Some of the notable street and highway system segments where the LOS is currently below
"C" are listed in Table T -3. Not surprisingly, most are located in the urbanized part of the
county. They include parts of the major arterial and collector roads that carry some of the
highest volumes of traffic.
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Table T-3
Road Segments Level of Service Below "C"
Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Functional
Classification Road Name Segment
Interstate Bobby Jones Expressway (I 520) 1-20 - Peach Orchard Rd.
1-20 Riverwatch Pkwy. - Wheeler Rd.
Principal Deans Bridge Rd. (US 1, SR 4) Tobacco Rd. - Willis Foreman Rd.
Arterials
Deans Bridge Rd. (US 1, SR 4) Lumpkin Rd. - Windmere Rd.
Doug Barnard Pkwy. (CR 1518) 1-520 - Allen Station
Mike Padgett Hwy. (SR 56) 1-520 - Brown Rd. (CR 1514)
Peach Orchard Rd. (SR 121) Brown Rd. - Louisa Rd.
Peach Orchard Rd. (SR 121) 1-520 - Tobacco Rd.
Washington Road (SR 28) Pleasant Home Rd. - Calhoun
Expwy.
Wrightsboro Rd. Barton Chapel Rd. - Jimmie
Dyess Pkwy.
Minor Barton Chapel Rd. Deans Bridge Rd. - Milledgeville
Arterials Rd.
McElmurray Rd. Peach Orchard Rd. - Liberty
Church Rd.
Old Waynesboro Rd. Mike Padgett Hwy. (SR 56) -
Mark Walter Rd.
Richmond Hill Rd. Windsor Spring Rd. - Lumpkin
Rd.
Walton Way Extension Oak Street - Jackson Rd.
Windsor Spring Road W oodlake Rd. - Richmond Hill
Rd.
Collector Augusta West Pkwy. Wrightsboro Rd.-Wheeler Rd.
Street
McDade Farm Rd. Brown Rd.-Smokey Rd.
Meadowbrook Rd. Windsor Spring Rd. -Deans
Bridge Rd.
Source: Georgia Department of Transportation, Augusta 2030 Plan Year Road Network,
Travel Demand Model
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Another measure of the condition and efficiency of the street and highway system is travel
time delay based on fieldwork. Since 1995 the staff of the ARTS has conducted annual
travel time surveys on major arterials in the study area, including those located in the
urbanized part of Richmond County. Travel runs are conducted during A.M. and P.M. peaks
on each road corridor or segment. The average speed of each run is derived from the time it
takes to complete the run, and is then compared to the posted speed limit for the road
segment. The deviation of the average speed from the posted speed is a measure of
congestion. The performance measures adopted by ARTS range from "Not Presently
Congested", meaning that the average speed is equal to or above the posted speed limit, to
"Seriously Congested", which are road segments on which the average speed is more than
30% below the posted speed limit. Table T -4 summarizes the CMS performance measures.
Table T-4
Performance Measures
ARTS Congestion Management System
Category Average Speed is...
Not Presently Congested (NPC) >= Posted speed limit.
At Risk of Congestion (ARC) 1 % - 15% below the posted speed limit
Borderline Congested (BC) 15% - 25% below the posted speed limit
Marginally Congested (MC) 25% - 30 % below the posted speed limit
Seriously Congested (SC) > 30% below the posted speed limit
Since the travel time surveys started in 1995, a number of roads and road segments have been
documented as having congestion problems. Many factors contribute to the congestion
including high traffic volumes, frequency of traffic signals, presence of major traffic
generators, and frequent turning movements. Table T-5 identifies the Richmond County
corridors that have consistently experienced the highest congestion in recent years. These
include a number of principal arterials, minor arterials and collector streets. As with the V /C
ratios, these congested corridors are located in the most heavily urbanized parts of the city.
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Selected Congested Road Corridors
Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Functional
Classification Road Name Location
Principal Reynolds Street to Martin Luther King Jr.
Arterials Fifteenth St. (SR 4)* Blvd. (MLK)
Washington Rd. (SR 28) Calhoun Expressway to Pleasant Home Rd.
Wnghtsboro Kd.
Segment 1 Barton Chapel Rd. to Jackson Rd.
Wrightsboro Rd.
Segment 3 Highland Ave. to Fifteenth St.
Peach Orchard Rd. Tubman Home Road to SR 88
Doug Barnard Pkwy. Gordon Hwy. to Tobacco Rd.
Minor Arterials Wheeler Rd. * * Walton Way Ext. to Flowing Wells Rd.
13th St./RA Dent Blvd Reynolds Street to Wrightsboro Rd.
Walton Way Ext. Bransford Rd. Jackson Rd.
Note: This list includes road segments classified at least "Borderline Congested" in AM
and PM peak periods
*Part of the road classified as a minor arterial
* * Part of the road classified as urban collector street
Source: Augusta Regional Transportation Study, Conzestion Manazement System , 2007
Intersection Problems
In any surface transportation network problems occur where major arterials intersect one
another or where conditions (e.g. poor design, obstructions) make an intersection hazardous.
As part of the ARTS transportation planning process, an analysis of intersection accident data
is completed annually. Accident reports are collected and analyzed for all intersections in
Richmond County with 20 or more reported accidents during the calendar year. The
intersections are then ranked, from highest to lowest, based on both the number of accidents
and the accident rate. The accident rate is a measure of the number of accidents adjusted for
the number of vehicles entering each intersection during the year. The resulting report is
used to inform the public about traffic safety issues in the City, and is used by the Public
Works and Engineering Department to program intersection improvements. Some of the
intersections with the highest accident rates between the years 1999 and 2004 include:
. Bobby Jones Expressway @ Scott Nixon Memorial Boulevard
. Bobby Jones Expressway @ Peach Orchard Road
. Bobby Jones Expressway Eastbound Ramp @ Mike Padgett Highway (SR 56)
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· Deans Bridge Road @ Gordon Highway
· Deans Bridge Road @ Richmond Hill Road
· Peach Orchard Road @ Windsor Spring Road
· Washington Road @ 1-20 Eastbound Ramps
· Wrightsboro Road @ Jackson Road/North Leg Road
. Windsor Spring Road @ Tobacco Road
Source: Augusta Regional Transportation Study, Intersection Accident Analysis, 2004
The following chart shows recent trends in the total number if intersections with 20 or more
reported accidents.
Number of Intersections with 20+ Accidents
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Vehicle Parking
The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta-Richmond County includes minimum
parking and loading area requirements for residential, commercial, office and industrial land
uses, places of public assembly and health care facilities. The ordinance includes separate
parking and loading area requirements for locations within and outside the central business
district. The number of parking spaces required varies from one land use to another and
depends on such factors as the number of dwelling units in an apartment complex, the gross
floor area of a commercial or industrial building, the number of employees at a business and
the number of seats in a church or theater. Regardless of location, all parking spaces have to
meet specified minimum dimensions and all parking facilities have to meet certain
requirements for ingress and egress, grading and drainage, lighting and buffer from an
adjoining residential district. A building lawfully in use on or before February 4, 1974 is
considered a nonconforming use with regard to parking. If a nonconforming building is
enlarged, or the use of such building is expanded, then parking must be provided for the ^
additional area or use of the building. The nonconforming parking requirements usually
come into play when buildings located in downtown Augusta are adaptively reused.
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Maintenance Activities
Maintaining existing roads and bridges is another integral part of the transportation system.
The Maintenance Division of the Public Services Department is responsible for the repair
and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, storm drains, curb and gutter on all county roadways.
The Traffic Engineering Section of the Engineering Department is responsible for the repair
and maintenance of traffic signs, pavement marking, and traffic control signals.
LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION
The preceding section indicates that a number of arterial and collector streets throughout the
city are experiencing traffic congestion. Specific examples include the section of
Wrightsboro Road in the vicinity of 1-520 and Augusta Mall, Fifteenth Street adjacent to the
medical complex, and Peach Orchard Road from 1-520 to Tobacco Road. Generally
speaking, these and other congested roadways serve one or more of the following functions:
· Carry high volumes of peak-hour commuter traffic
· Provide direct access to major traffic generators, such as employment, shopping and
entertainment centers
· Are located in close proximity to areas experiencing new residential and commercial
development
· Are the sole or primary outlet for vehicular traffic generated by adjoining residential and
commercial development
There are a number of factors that probably contribute to the traffic congestion on some
roadways. Among the factors that might contribute to the congestion are the following:
· Limited number of major arterials and collector streets that connect housing and
employment 1 entertainment centers with one another
· Continued preference for low-density, single-use land development in the local market
· Limited number of interconnections between residential subdivisions, forcing all
vehicular and pedestrian traffic to use the nearest collector or arterial road to access
adjoining neighborhoods and businesses
· The high volume of traffic generated by regional shopping, entertainment and
employment centers located in Augusta
· Continued trend in which the majority of new housing, jobs and commercial development
is occurring in suburban and rural parts of the city
· Desire of commercial development to locate on major roads and in close proximity to one
another and to existing and planned residential development
· Lack of incentives for mixed-use !higher-density development
· The timing and pace of development outstrips the ability of the road network to
accommodate the increased demand
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Whether or not traffic congestion is affecting the quality of life for residents, or the
attractiveness of Augusta as a place to live and work, is a related question that has yet to be
answered. There may be opportunities to coordinate land use and transportation
improvements that can alleviate existing congestion or avoid additional congestion and
increase transportation options for residents.
ASSESSMENT
Planning and programming improvements to the transportation system is vital to the
continued growth and development of Augusta-Richmond County. At the same time, such
improvements must be sensitive to environmental conditions, potential impacts on the human
environment, and increase the mode choice for residents and visitors.
Road and Bridge Needs
Planning and programming road improvement projects have been an important function of
government at all levels for many years. Since the mid-1960s projects involving state and
federal funds have been planned and programmed through the Augusta Regional
Transportation Study (ARTS). Table T -6 lists the major transportation projects currently
programmed for construction (i.e. projects in pre-construction) through ARTS in cooperation
with Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The
project list does not include lump sum funding for maintenance, safety, preliminary
engineering, roadway/interchange lighting and similar types of projects on the interstate
highways and major arterials. Lump sum funding is also included in both the ARTS TIP and
the Georgia STIP.
The ARTS was established in response to a provision in the Federal Aid Highway Act of
1962 mandating transportation planning in urban areas throughout the country. A Policy
Committee - comprised of local elected officials from the area, representatives from the
Georgia and South Carolina Departments of Transportation, and representatives of the
Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration - meets quarterly to
review progress on transportation projects and make decisions on ARTS planning and
programming issues. A Citizens Advisory Committee and a Technical Coordinating
Committee support the work of the Policy Committee. Over the years, the ARTS study area
has grown to encompass an area that includes all of Richmond County, Georgia, part of
Columbia County, Georgia, the Fort Gordon Military Reservation, part of Aiken County,
South Carolina, and part of Edge field County, South Carolina. Incorporated places within the
study area include the Georgia cities of Augusta, Hephzibah, Blythe and Grovetown, and the
South Carolina cities of Aiken, North Augusta, and Burnettown.
The Augusta Engineering Department is a partner in the ARTS planning process. In addition,
the department, working in cooperation with the City Commission, is responsible for
programming surface transportation projects involving only local funds. The Special Purpose
Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Program provides the City with another important tool for
financing road improvements. Since 1988, SPLOST funds have paid for intersection
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improvements, dirt road paving projects, resurfacing, drainage, sidewalks, traffic signals, and
road widening and improvement projects. SPLOST funds also paid for costs associated with
larger projects involving the use of state and federal funds. Typically, the City agrees to pay
for one or more of the following phases associated with a larger road widening or
improvement project: engineering and design fees, utility relocation and right-of-way
acquisition. Some of these projects have been completed more expeditiously because of the
availability of SPLOST funds. Examples of completed projects using SPLOST funds include
the widening of Bobby Jones Expressway from 1-20 to Gordon Highway, the widening of
Tobacco Road, the construction of Jimmie Dyess Parkway and the widening of Walton Way
Extension / Davis Road.
Table T-6
Programmed Transportation Improvement Projects
Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Location Description
Interstate 20 (SR 402) Widen bridge shoulders at Savannah River.
Bobby Jones Expressway (1-520, SR 415) Widen from Deans Bridge Road (US 1/SR 4) to
Gordon Highway.
Gordon Highway (US 278/78, SR 10) Construct median barrier from US 25 to Walton
Way.
Widen to four lanes, with turn lanes at median
Alexander Drive openings, from Washington Road to
Riverwatch Parkway
Widen to four lanes and six lanes with turn
15th Street (SR 4) lanes as needed, from Milledgeville Rd. to
Government Street.
Wrightsboro Road Widen to four lanes with turn lanes as needed,
from Jimmy Dyess Parkway to 1-520 SB Ramp.
North Leg Road @ CSX Widen bridge over CSX Railroad.
Windsor Spring Road @ NS Railroad Reconstruct and rehabilitate bridge over NS
Railroad.
Windsor Spring Road @ Spirit Creek Widen bridge over Spirit Creek.
Widen to four lanes with turn lanes as needed
Windsor Spring Road from Willis Foreman Rd to Tobacco Rd.
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Table T-6
Programmed Transportation Improvement Projects
Augusta-Richmond County, GA
Location
St. Sebastian Way/Greene Street Ext.
Description
Widen to four lanes with turn lanes as needed
from SR 88 to Willis Foreman Road.
Modifications and additions to streets, railroad
and related improvements in the vicinity of the
grade crossing of the CSX Railroad and
Fifteenth Street.
Windsor Spring Road
River Watch Parkway
Construct median barrier from Interstate 20 to
Fifteenth Street.
Install communications and surveillance
Intelligent Transportation System equipment along 1-20 from SR 388 (Lewiston
Road) to South Carolina line
. Widen and add center turn lane from Old
MIke Padgett Hwy. (SR 56)/Mike Padgett W b R d to Bennock Mill Road
H' h aynes oro oa .
Ig way Includes bridges.
Source: ARTS Transportation Improvement Program, FY 08-11, June 2007
A review of Table T -6 indicates that road widening projects comprise a large percentage of
the planned transportation improvement projects. There are also projects designed to make
better use of the existing road network. Examples of such projects are the construction of a
Regional Transportation Control Center (TCC), installation of surveillance and
communications equipment along 1-20, intersection improvements, and traffic signal
upgrades.
The TCC and related surveillance equipment are part of an Intelligent Transportation System
(ITS) planned for the Augusta region. A regional ITS Master Plan was completed in
February 2002. The plan included recommendations for the implementation of ITS projects
in phases over a twenty-year period. Recommended components include a communications
network, cameras, detectors, dynamic message signs, weather detectors, traveler information
system and railroad grade crossing warning detection; upgrade the traffic control system;
deployment of the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO on area freeways; and
provide ITS for Augusta Transit.
In Intelligent Transportation Systems information technology is used to solve traffic
problems. It is used to improve safety, efficiency and performance of streets and highways,
vehicles, transit, and rail systems. Information comes in from the field, is analyzed, stored,
and then is sent out to devices and travelers. An effective ITS saves time, money, and lives.
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Another way to reduce congestion, enhance safety and make more efficient use of the road
network is through access management. Access management involves changing land use
planning and roadway design practices to limit the number of driveways and intersections
and control vehicle turning movements. Access management also promotes a more
pedestrian-friendly environment. Some of the major access management strategies include
the following:
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Limit the number of driveways per lot
Locate driveways away from intersections
Connect parking lots and consolidate driveways
Provide residential access through neighborhood streets
Increase minimum lot frontage on major streets
Promote a connected street system. A void networks that force traffic onto arterials
Encourage internal access to outparcels located on large commercial lots
Regulate the location, spacing and design of driveways
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Vehicle Parking
Generally-speaking there is an ample supply of vehicle parking lots and facilities throughout
the city of Augusta. This is due in part to the fact that much of the residential, commercial
and industrial development in the city occurred after the enactment of the parking
requirements in the zoning ordinance. There are some locations where daytime parking is
inadequate to meet demand. The mid-town medical complex is one such location. Over the
years, a number of parking decks have been erected to supplement the surface parking lots in
the area serving the Medical College of Georgia and Hospitals, the V A Medical Center,
University Hospital and the related health care facilities. Still, the Medical College has had to
develop several remote lots to meet the daytime demand.
Augusta State University is another location where daytime, on-site parking is not adequate
to meet demand. Vehicle parking typically spills over onto the adjoining neighborhood street
and the university leases spaces from a nearby church to supplement the surface lots on
campus.
A parking study of downtown Augusta, completed in April 2005 by Carl Walker Associates,
concluded that in spite of public perception "there is a healthy surplus of parking throughout
the CBD when both on-street and off-street capacity is considered " (p.59). The study
recommended that the City, Downtown Development Authority and other stakeholders begin
now to plan for the parking issues that will emerge as downtown redevelopment continues in
the future. Among the specific steps recommended were the following:
1. More consistent enforcement of time-limits to discourage all-day parking by
downtown workers m the most convenient on-street lots and spaces.
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2. Consider the use of dedicated parking enforcement officers to assure consistent
enforcement of the time limits.
3. Include potential sites for future off-street public parking structures in the City's
overall land use plan. The sites for such parking structures should have direct
exposure to Broad Street and be in close proximity to the facilities they are designed
to serve.
4. Develop pedestrian corridors to link rear parking areas to Broad Street.
One additional observation about downtown parking is that some older off-street parking lots
have fallen into disrepair over the years. In most cases, though, these lots are candidates for
incorporation into planned downtown redevelopment projects. Any new construction
downtown would have to meet the applicable off-street parking requirements.
Rail Transportation
For many years, informal agreements and local ordinances have been employed to restrict the
speed and hours of operation of freight trains passing through downtown Augusta. In the
1970s the Federal Highway Administration completed a railroad demonstration plan for
Augusta. The purpose of the plan was to improve the relationship between the railroad and
the city and improve the operation ofthe transportation network.
The plan recommended the relocation of the Southern Railroad (now Norfolk Southern) and
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (now CSX Railroad) main lines and yards out of downtown,
the construction of new grade separations, and upgrading the Belt Line on the Georgia
Railroad (now part of CSX Railroad). In keeping with the intent of the study, the
recommended improvements were identified as "usable segments", meaning that they could
be implemented and provide a benefit to the transportation network even if the remainder of
the recommended projects were not completed.
As it turned out, only some of the usable segments have been constructed in the thirty years
since the demonstration plan was completed. Four grade separations were constructed during
the 1980s. Three are located on the CSX lines and include the elevated section of the
Calhoun Expressway (SR 28) between 12th and 15th Streets, the Fifteenth Street overpass
near the Harrisonville Yard, and the Highland A venue overpass. A fourth overpass is located
on Walton Way above the joint Norfolk Southern/CSX main line on Sixth Street. A fifth
overpass, to span the CSX line between Broad Street and River Watch Parkway, is planned
as part of the St. Sebastian Way/Greene Street Extension project. The St. Sebastian
Way/Greene Street Extension project is scheduled to be let for bids in early 2008.
The Norfolk Southern and CSX main lines continue to bisect downtown Augusta and the
main railroad yards are still in the same locations. The Belt Line is still in need of the
upgrades recommended as part of the demonstration project. In recent years there has been
renewed interest in relocating the Norfolk Southern main line out of downtown, and
upgrading the Belt Line. In 2001, the City and the railroads worked together to purchase and
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install remote-controlled switches at four locations on the main line tracks in downtown. The
switches reduce the delay caused by trains stopping to allow engineers to manually throw a
switch. In 2004 Congress approved a $2.0 million earmark for rail relocation activities in
Augusta. These funds will be used to conduct engineering work on an unspecified rail
relocation project.
Passenger rail service in Augusta ended a number of years ago. However, rapid population
growth and traffic congestion have rekindled interest in both commuter and intercity
passenger rail service in Georgia. The Georgia Rail Passenger Program (GRPP) includes the
phased development of seven commuter rail lines, seven lines of intercity rail service and a
Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal. The commuter lines will serve 45 stations in the metro
Atlanta area. The intercity lines will link nine of Georgia's largest cities and towns, including
Augusta, with the metro Atlanta area. The Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT) is
planned for a site at the corner of Forsythe and Alabama streets in downtown Atlanta. The
Georgia Rail Passenger Authority, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the
Georgia Department of Transportation are working together to implement the GRPP.
The Atlanta-Macon and Atlanta-Athens lines and MMPT project are the most advanced in
terms of planning, engineering, funding and approvals. The initial phase of the Atlanta-
Macon line will be 26 miles of commuter rail service between Atlanta and Lovejoy. The
Atlanta-Athens line will begin with commuter service between Atlanta and Cedars Road in
Gwinnett County. The first phase of the MMPT will accommodate the rail service from
Lovejoy, and provide direct connection to the Five Points Station usable by Macon and
Athens service, as well as other future lines. Depending on the completion of the remaining
pre-construction activities, these projects are scheduled for implementation between 2007
and 2010.
The Augusta-Madison-Atlanta Intercity and Commuter Rail line is currently programmed for
implementation between 2014 and 2019, with the commuter service between Atlanta and
Madison coming first. This 171-mile service will use a CSX freight line, with three daily
intercity trains each way and commuter trains from Madison stopping in Newton, Rockdale,
DeKalb and Fulton counties. The initial capital cost for the commuter service is estimated at
$183 million, with another $161 million needed for extension to Augusta.
Trucking
A freight study is in the process of being completed for the Augusta Regional Transportation
Study (ARTS) area. The objectives of the study are to develop a profile of the region's
freight industry, identify needs and deficiencies specific to regional freight operations and
develop freight transportation improvement projects to address current or anticipated needs.
The freight improvement projects will then be added to the ARTS Long Range
Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program.
The draft freight profile identifies the major truck routes in the region and the truck flows on
these and other routes. Truck volumes and percentages can be used to identify routes that
should be included in a truck route network. Routes that have a combination of high traffic
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volumes and high truck percentages are ideal candidates for designated truck routes. In some
cases, a route may have a low truck volume but a large percentage of the traffic is trucks. In
these cases, the route may be designated as a truck route if an alternate route is not available
and the route can safety and adequately be traveled by trucks. In the Augusta area, 1-20, 1-
520, SR 383 (S. Belair Road), CR 601 (Wheeler Road), and U.S. 25 (Edgefield Road), and
SR 4 (Dean Bridge Road) have the highest truck volumes.
The presence of trucks on routes that are not adequately designed to accommodate trucks
creates a safety hazard for both truckers and motor vehicle occupants. Motor vehicle crashes
and congestion adversely affect the flow of goods. To address these operational issues, the
draft freight profile identified congested corridors and high-crash locations. These data, as
well as direct input from freight haulers and others, will be useful in indentifying the location
for freight transportation improvement projects.
Aviation
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in January 2008 for a new airline passenger terminal at
Augusta Regional Airport that has been under construction for the last two years. The new
terminal provides space for four airlines and has six departure gates. Other airfield
improvement projects include replacing airfield signage and pavement maintenance projects
on both runways and aircraft parking aprons. The new terminal and related improvements are
some of the steps being taken to increase commercial air traffic at Augusta Regional Airport.
Passenger counts at the airport have been variable over the last 20 years or so (see chart
below).
Passengers at Augusta Regional Airport
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At Daniel Field, Airfield Improvement Projects in 2008 will include replacement of security
fencing, new runway lighting and signage on the primary runway and restriping the alternate
runway.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities have been the focus of planning studies in Augusta and
Richmond County in recent years. The 1994 ARTS Bikeway Plan included
recommendations for a bicycle safety and awareness campaign, including bicycle facilities in
highway widening projects, and making the existing transportation network more bicycle-
friendly. The Bikeway Plan identified the Augusta Canal, the Savannah River levee, and
several interconnected streets in the Summerville/Academy Baker area as potential sites for
bikeways. In 1997, the list of potential bike corridors was expanded significantly as part of
the update of the ARTS Long-Range Transportation Plan. In Richmond County, thirty-five
corridors were identified as potential sites for either on-road or off-road bicycle facilities.
The 1994 Bicycle Plan was replaced by the ARTS Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan in
January 2003. The new plan provided a blueprint for development of bicycle and pedestrian
facilities over the next 20 years (See Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Map - Augusta-
Richmond County). The plan includes an inventory of the current regional bicycle and
pedestrian network, design standards for new facilities, a list of 194 recommended projects
(with cost estimates), and strategies for implementing the projects. Of the total recommended
projects, 47 are proposed in Augusta-Richmond County at an estimated cost of $ 25.8
million.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was developed with a public involvement program that
included a bicycle and pedestrian steering committee, public meetings, a project newsletter,
web page updates, and media outreach. The project steering committee included
representatives from the Recreation and Parks Department, the Neighborhood Alliance, the
Safe Communities Coalition (no longer in existence), the Augusta Canal Authority, and
bicycle and pedestrian organizations.
Several off-road bicycle and pedestrian projects have been implemented in recent years.
Most have been financed with federal Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds and matching
local funds. The City's Recreation and Parks Department constructed paved walking trails at
several parks, including one at Lake Olmstead connecting to a new pedestrian bridge over the
Augusta Canal.
The canal bridge is one of several projects planned or implemented by the Augusta Canal
Authority. Among the recently completed projects are the Bikeway/Multi-Use Trail
Improvements from the canal headgates to downtown Augusta and installation of a
pedestrian bridge, river stairway and canoe dock near the headgates. The Augusta Canal
Interpretive Center, located in the Enterprise Mill, opened to the public in April 2003 and has
been offering guided canal tours on Petersburg tour boats since fall of that year. Other
bicycle and pedestrian projects in design or underway include completion of the New
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Bartram Trail between the canal and Savannah River, new trails and boardwalks on the
canal's southwestern bank and a heritage park and trails using the waterway's recently
restored third level.
Phase I of a history walk on the Augusta State University (ASU) campus was completed in
the spring of 2003. Phase I Improvements included a walkway, brick wall and other
amenities along the Walton Way side of the campus. Phase I financing included a $700,000
TE grant, a $100K grant from the state, a $60,000 grant from the city and private funds.
Phase II of the history walk included a $500,000 TEA grant, a $50,000 state grant, and
private funds for the renovation of the guard house at the corner of Katherine Street and
Walton Way, the part of the walk and wall along Katherine Street, the part of the walk and
wall along Arsenal Avenue and the wall around the arsenal cemetery.
Phase III included installation of a section of the walkway behind the performing arts studio
and was paid for from savings from another ASU building project. ASU was recently
(December 2007) awarded another $600,000 TE grant to help finance the last phase of the
history walk project.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is generally available throughout the city, especially in areas where
households lack vehicles for personal use. The attached map shows the transit routes in
relation to the location of households with no vehicles available. However, Augusta Public
Transit (APT) operates within budget constraints that have resulted in the consolidation or
elimination of some fixed route service in recent years. Funding limitations, and the rising
cost of fuel and operating expenses, have also made it difficult to extend fixed-route service
into growing areas of the city. Existing riders become concerned anytime there are cutbacks
in service. Potential riders would like to see an increase in the level, frequency and location
of fixed-route service. The following chart shows that total ridership on APT's fixed routes
has been variable over the last few years.
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The APT Transit System Analysis (November 2001), prepared by Manuel Padron and
Associates, proposes several improvements to the transit system. The proposed
improvements to existing service emphasized: 1) increasing productivity where possible, 2)
maintaining current levels of service for most fixed routes and 3) enhancing service on the
routes with the potential for attracting additional riders. Proposed improvements include
modifications to eight (8) routes, the addition of a new cross-county connector route and
extending service to Fort Gordon and North Augusta.
Even though the study recommended service to Fort Gordon, APT decided not to provide
service to the military installation because of security concerns and time constraints. In
October 2002, APT extended service across the Savannah River to North Augusta, South
Carolina. APT discontinued the service in August 2006 due to low rider ship and
construction in the area. In June 2005, the Aiken County transit provider, the Best Friend
Express, extended service to the APT Transfer Facility in Augusta. The service continues at
present.
Currently, APT is experiencing financial problems due to budget cuts and the rising costs of
fuel and other operating expenses. The City Administrator is trying to get a portion of the
millage dedicated to public transit to help ensure financial stability for the transit system. The
Georgia Transit Association (GT A) is working with the Georgia legislature on several
options to provide operating assistance to both urban and rural transit systems. In addition,
the GT A is trying to get federal legislation passed to allow yearly allocations to be used for
operating expenses.
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Transportation and Land Use
The low-density pattern of development and predominance of single-use districts that
characterizes much of Augusta increases the dependence on the automobile as the primary
means of transportation for most households. For households that have no vehicles,
transportation options are limited (taxi, public transportation, walk, bike), not always safe or
convenient, and it is more difficult for them to access jobs, shopping and recreation facilities.
Some of the options that should be considered to increase the connection between land use
and transportation, decrease the burden on the existing transportation network and give all
residents more transportation choices include the following:
1. Identify areas where higher-density, mixed-use development would be appropriate
and develop the applicable regulations.
2. Promote or require more street and sidewalk interconnections between
neighborhoods.
3. Promote the use of a grid or modified grid street pattern in new subdivisions
4. Implement projects in the ARTS Regional Bike and Pedestrian Plan that create a
general network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the city
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Chapter 6- Community Facilities and Services
INTRODUCTION
Community facilities and services are important to the future of the city. They contribute to
the health, safety and welfare of residents, improve the quality of life, and foster new housing
and business development. The timing and location of new community facilities and services
also influence private development. It is important that community facilities and services be
adequate to meet expected demands, and at the same time be used to guide growth in an
orderly and logical manner.
This chapter includes an inventory and assessment of public facilities and services provided
by the city and other public and private organizations. Existing conditions and needs are
identified for such facilities as the water and sewerage systems, public safety, solid waste,
recreation and parks, schools, libraries and other cultural facilities. An inventory of hospitals
and other public health facilities is also included.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
A ten-member board of commissioners and a mayor govern the city of Augusta. Eight of the
commission members are elected from individual districts, and two are elected from a
combination of four districts. The mayor is elected on a citywide basis. The term of office is
four years, and no person can serve as either a commissioner or mayor for more than two
consecutive terms. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the government and has the
following powers and duties:
o To preside at all meetings of the commission;
o To serve as the official head of the government for the service of process and for
ceremonial purposes;
o To administer oaths and take affidavits;
o To sign all written contracts on behalf of the City;
o To ensure that all laws, ordinances, and resolutions are faithfully executed.
The mayor has the right to vote to make or break a tie vote on any matter coming before the
commission, but cannot veto ordinances, resolutions, or other actions ofthe commission.
Commission members sit on one or more of five standing committees: Finance,
Administrative Services, Engineering Services, Public Services, and Public
Safety/Information Technology. The appropriate committee first hears ordinances,
resolutions and other matters. From the committee, an item is forwarded to the full
. Commission for consideration. The Commission meets twice each month, as do each of the
committees. In January of each year the Commission elects a member to serve as Mayor Pro
Tem. The Mayor Pro Tem chairs the Commission meeting in the absence of the Mayor, and
performs other duties as assigned by the Commission. A member can serve no more than
two consecutive one-year terms as Mayor Pro Tem.
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The Commission employs an Administrator to coordinate the day-to-day activities of city
government. The city employs approximately 2,600 people in over fifty different
departments. A number of the departments are located in the Municipal Building at 530
Greene Street, and a couple of annex buildings. Other major facilities than the city owns,
and some departments operate out of include:
o Public Works & License & Inspection Departments - 1815 Marvin Griffin Road
o Recreation and Parks Department - 2027-29 Lumpkin Road
o Law Enforcement Center - 401 Walton Way
o James B. Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1820 Doug Barnard Parkway
o Richmond County Correctional Institution - 2314 Tobacco Road
o Emergency Management Agency/911 Center - 911 Fourth Street
o Fleet Management - 1568 Broad Street
o Augusta Public Transit Administration & Garage - 1535 Fenwick Street
o Augusta Public Transit Transfer Facility - 1546 Broad Street
o Augusta-Richmond County Landfill - 4330 Deans Bridge Road
o Phinizy Road Jail- 1941 Phinizy Road
o Utilities Department, South Augusta Office - 2760 Peach Orchard Road
o Waterworks Filter Plant - 1425 Highland Avenue
o N. Max Hicks Waterworks Filter Plant - Tobacco Road
According to recent research by the Finance Department, the city leases 40,455 square feet of
office space for other departments and agencies. The majority of the leased space - 30,445
square feet - is concentrated in three downtown buildings:
o The Hatcher Building, 501 Greene Street - the District Attorney, Facilities
Management Department and Law Department
o New South Building, 360 Bay Street - Utilities Department Administration,
Human Relations Commission, Coroner's Office
o ANIC Building, 925 Laney-Walker Blvd - Housing and Community Development
Department and Fire Department Administration
The Municipal Building and the Law Enforcement Center together also are home to several
constitutional officers, judges and their staffs. These include the Clerk of Superior Court,
Tax Commissioner, Marshal's Department, Sheriffs Department, the State Court Solicitor,
and judges for the following court systems: Superior Court, State Court, Probate Court, and
Civil and Magistrate Court.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Public safety includes police protection, fire protection, emergency medical services, 911
dispatch services, and animal control services. The Richmond County Sheriffs office
provides police protection. All other public safety functions are provided through line
agencies of the Augusta government.
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Richmond County Sheriffs Office
The Richmond County Sheriffs Office is an independent public agency headed by an elected
sheriff. The office employs 734 people and is divided into four divisions: Administrative,
Uniform (or Patrol), Criminal Investigation, and the Jail Division. The Sheriffs Office also
staffs and operates a training center.
The Administrative Division includes the Sheriff, Chief Deputy, Colonel, and another 91
personnel assigned to various administrative, record keeping, and public relations functions.
Twenty-two people work in the Administrative Division (Sheriffs Office). Two officers and
32 clerks staff the records division. In the Civil Division there are 22 deputies assigned to
serve court papers. Another 11 people provide supervisory or support functions in the Civil
Division. The Public Relations section is staffed by 3 deputies, and 1 Sergeant and
implements the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program.
The Uniform or Patrol Division is the largest division, employing 309 people (including the
Housing Units). The division is comprised of two precincts - the North and the South. A
Major oversees the entire patrol division, including Special Operations, and each precinct is
commanded by a Captain. The precincts have four patrol shifts each, plus the various
Special Operations units housed within that precinct. The uniformed patrol shifts operate on
two 12-hour shifts. One Lieutenant commands these shifts with the assistance of two
Sergeants and two Corporals. Patrol deputies are assigned either a permanent day or night
shift. Each deputy on the shift is assigned a beat to patrol. Beat assignments are not rotated,
thereby allowing a deputy to become very familiar with a specific patrol area.
Special Operations is a subdivision of the Uniform Division and is housed in both the North
and South Precincts. Units within Special Operations include the Crime Suppression Team,
the D.U.I Task Force, the Motorcycle/Traffic Squad, the Weed and Seed Unit, the
School/Safety Patrol, and two Housing Unit Squads. A Captain oversees the Special
Operations Division, and answers to the Patrol Division Major. The basic responsibilities of
the units are as follows:
o Crime Suppression Team - A multi-function unit consisting of 9 deputies, 1
corporal, and 1 sergeant. Conducts saturation or directed patrols in high crime
areas, execute search warrants and high-risk arrest warrants, and assigned to
stake-outs, narcotics, and prostitution suppression efforts.
o DUI Task Force - An eight-person Unit whose primary function is the detection
and apprehension of intoxicated drivers. The Sheriffs Office also operates a DUI
van equipped with a Mobile Breathalyzer Unit, and included in this unit is a three
man H.E.A.T. Unit. This Unit focuses on speeders, intoxicated drivers, and seat
belt compliance. This Unit consists of 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal and 6 deputies.
o Motorcycle/Traffic Squad - Includes 1 Sergeant, 12 motorcycle units (2 of which
are Corporals), and 1 parking violation deputy. This squad focuses on gaining
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compliance with all traffic laws through aggressive enforcement of the traffic
code. The squad also investigates motor vehicle accidents, conducts traffic
surveys, and assists with efforts to increase seatbelt usage. The parking violation
deputy patrols Broad Street, and adjoining streets enforcing parking regulations.
o Weed and Seed - This unit was created in January 1999 and consists of3 deputies
working under the direction of the Housing Sergeants. Originally funded by a
grant from the U. S. Department ofJustice, the program is designed to "weed" out
the criminal element in a neighborhood and "seed" programs and activities that
create an atmosphere of security, safety and well being for residents. The Barton
Village neighborhood is the target area for the unit.
o School/Safety Patrol - This unit is headed by a Sergeant who is responsible for
overseeing Richmond County Board of Education school crossing guards. The
sergeant also is responsible for inspecting all commercial taxicabs and limousines
in Richmond County on a biannual basis.
o Housing - This unit consists of 13 Housing deputies, 3 Weed and Seed deputies,
and 2 Sergeants divided between two patrols. The primary responsibility of the
Unit is to patrol the housing complexes owned by the Augusta Housing Authority,
and to up to two deputies on a daily basis to the Weed and Seed target area. A
grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is used to
reimburse the Sheriffs Office for the cost of this unit.
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) includes 89 personnel and is responsible for
following up on all crimes reported to the Sheriffs Office. CID is divided into six sections:
administrative, motor vehicle theft, narcotics, property crimes, technical crimes and violent
crimes. According to crime statistics, there were 33,301 crimes reported to the Sheriffs
Office in 2006.
The Jail Division is responsible for operating two correctional facilities: The Augusta-
Richmond County Law Enforcement Center at 401 Walton Way, and the Charles B. Webster
Detention Center at 1941 Phinizy Road.
o Law Enforcement Center - This six-story tower opened in the latter part of 1985.
Originally designed as a 240-bed facility, an additional 100 beds were added in
1987 to alleviate overcrowding. In 1997, the lower level of the facility was
renovated and an annex was constructed that includes a new Intake-Release
section, jail administrative offices, a transportation section, and a 27-bed
infirmary. One hundred thirty-six employees, including 100 jailers, work at the
Walton Way Jail.
o Charles B. Webster Detention Center - This $16.2 million facility opened on
November 17, 1997. The Detention Center has 552 inmate beds divided among
four pods. Three of the pods house male inmates and the fourth one houses
females. The facility is located on part of a 52-acre site that can accommodate
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additional pods as the need arises. Ninety-nine employees, including 75 jailers,
are assigned to the Detention Center.
The Richmond County Sheriffs Office Training Center is a 500-acre facility located on
Deans Bridge Road near the Richmond County landfill. A staff of 8 coordinates all training
activities at the program. The center conducts or hosts training courses 50 weeks a year to
Sheriffs Office deputies and to personnel from other law enforcement agencies. The center
is equipped with a "live fire" tire house and an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course.
Fire Protection
The Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department provides full-time professional fire
protection to all parts of Augusta and within the city of Blythe. The service area covers
approximately 214 square miles (excluding Hephzibah and Fort Gordon), and includes a mix
of residential areas, high value districts, and woodlands. A high value district is an area of
commercial, industrial and/or institutional land uses of unusually high property value.
Examples of high value districts include downtown Augusta, the midtown medical complex,
Augusta Mall and other shopping centers, and the Miracle Mile Industrial Park on Marvin
Griffin Road. The service area includes a resident population of 188,141 (2000 Census).
The Fire Department has 313 employees and 39 pieces of firefighting equipment distributed
among 19 fire stations. The department's headquarters is located at 925 Laney Walker
Boulevard in downtown Augusta. Of the total employees, 288 are combat firefighters and
the rest are administrative and support personnel. Administrative offices are located with the
department headquarters on Laney Walker Boulevard. Both offices will relocate to a new
building on Deans Bridge Road by the end of 2009. Within the department, the Fire
Prevention Bureau is responsible for arson investigation, code enforcement, and fire safety
education. Schools, places of assembly, and buildings in high value districts are a top
priority for life safety code enforcement. Table C-l lists the location, number of personnel
and major equipment at each fire station.
Table C-l
Fire Department Facilities and Equipment
AU2usta-Richmond County
Station Location Year Equipment Personnel
Number Built
1 1 Broad Street 2003 1500GPM Pumper 12
Water Rescue Vehicle
2 1435 Walton Way 1957 1500GPM Pumper 12
1500 GPM Pumper
3 1099 Reynolds St. 1970 105' Aerial Truck 27
Command Vehicle
High Angle Rescue Vehicle
4 1866 Ellis St. 1974 1500 GPM Pumper 12
5 M.L.K. Blvd. 1996 1500 GPM Pumper 12
Air Supply Vehicle
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Fire Department Facilities and Equipment
Augusta-Richmond County
Station Location Year Equipment Personnel
Number Built
1500 GPM Pumper
6 2618 Richmond Hill Rd. 2008 104' Aerial Truck 27
Command Vehicle
7 2917 Willis Foreman 1500 GPM Pumper
Road 2003 Hazard Mat Vehicle 12
Tanker
7 2163 Central Ave. 1913 1921 American of France 0
Training Center Fire Truck
8 1500 GPM Pumper
2023 Highland Avenue 2004 100' Aerial Truck 27
Command Vehicle
Light and Air Vehicle
9 3507 Walton Way Ext. 1974 1500 GPM Pumper 24
102' Aerial Truck
10 2625 Washington Rd. 1955 1500 GPM Pumper 12
11 2108 Old Savannah Rd. 1982 1500 GPM Pumper 12
12 1151 Hephzibah McBean 2004 1500 GPM Pumper 12
Road 1500 GPM Tanker
13 2619 Lumpkin Rd. 1973 1500 GPM Pumper 12
1500 GPM Tanker
14 3507 Highway 88 1978 1500 GPM Pumper 12
1500 GPM Tanker
15 1721 Flowing Wells Road 2004 1500 GPM Pumper 12
16 3446 Old Louisville Rd 1995 1500 GPM Pumper 12
17 3705 Old Waynesboro Rd. 1975 1500 GPM Pumper 12
Ladder Service Truck
1500 GPM Pumper
18 4185 Windsor Spring Rd. Haz Mat Vehicle 15
Command Vehicle
19 1600 Brown Road 2004 1500 GMP Pumper 12
Source: Augusta Fire Department, December 2007
Emergency Medical Services
The Augusta 9-1-1 Center is located at 911 Fourth Street in downtown Augusta. The center is
fully staffed on each shift with properly trained and equipped Emergency Medical
Dispatchers. Depending on the nature of the call, an ambulance and/or the Fire Department
First Responder is dispatched to the location. Rural/Metro Ambulance Service has a three-
year contract to provide emergency medical services in Augusta-Richmond County.
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Rural/Metro now uses seven ambulances at all times and eight during peak periods. Gold
Cross Ambulance Service provides back-up service in the city.
Animal Control
The Augusta-Richmond County Animal Services Department provides animal control
services in Augusta. Department staff includes a director, a kennel operations manager and a
field supervisor. The department operates out of a relatively new 17,500 square-foot facility
- it opened in January 2004 -located at 4164 Mack Lane. The facility is open for adoption of
pets Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:45pm - 4:45pm, and closed on Sunday and Monday.
Field Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 5:00PM excluding
holidays. The department operates a fleet of trucks that provide coverage throughout the city.
The facility takes in an average of 10,000 animals each year. After hours emergency calls are
taken by the Sheriffs Department's Dispatch Office (706) 821-1080.
EDUCATION FACILITIES
The Richmond County Board of Education and several private schools provide elementary
and secondary education facilities in Augusta and Richmond County. Post-secondary
education facilities include Augusta Technical College, Augusta State University, Paine
College, and the Medical College of Georgia. Brenau University, Troy University, the
University of Phoenix and Savannah River College are other post-secondary institutions
located in Augusta and offering a variety of degrees online or at a campus.
The Richmond County Board of Education consists of ten members elected by districts that
coincide with the city commission district boundaries. Eight school board members are
elected by single districts and the remaining two are elected by combined districts. The
Board operates under a committee system established by the Board President. The Board
appoints a Superintendent to administer the operations of the public school system. The
Board employs approximately 5,222 people, and all administrative offices are located in
renovated buildings located at 870 Broad Street in downtown Augusta.
There are currently 60 schools in the Richmond County public school system. Of these 36
are elementary, 10 are middle (including two charter schools), 8 are high schools, 3 are
magnet schools and 3 are alternative / specialty schools. Enrollment as of the fall 2007 was
approximately 33,070 students. The magnet school concept is designed to encourage system-
wide attendance at inner-city schools. Richmond County opened its first magnet school in
1981. Currently Richmond County has three magnet schools: John S. Davidson Fine Arts
Magnet School (grades 6-12), A. R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School
(grades 9-12) and C. T. Walker Traditional Magnet School (grades K-8).
Private schools include Curtis Baptist School (grades K-12), Episcopal Day School (K-8),
Hillcrest Baptist School (K-8), Immaculate Conception School (K-8), St. Mary on the Hill
School (K-8), Southgate Christian School (K-12), and Westminster Schools (Pre-K-12).
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RECREATION AND PARKS
There are sixty-four (64) public recreation facilities located in Augusta and Richmond
County. Generally speaking, the facilities include community centers, neighborhood parks,
playgrounds and specialized facilities. The community centers function as district parks,
drawing users from a wide area, and offer both indoor and outdoor recreation programs.
Eight (8) of the community centers - Henry Brigham, Johnson, McDuffie Woods, May Park,
Bernie Ward, Warren Road, Diamond Lakes and Garrett Gymnasium (a joint use facility
with the Richmond County Board of Education) - have gymnasiums, and all have outdoor
play equipment. Most neighborhood-level parks have an activity building, athletic field, and
offer programs geared to children and pre-teens. Neighborhood parks generally draw users
from within walking distance.
Playground sites vary widely in their size and facilities. Some have only playground
equipment, but most have athletic fields, multipurpose courts, and/or picnic areas. A number
of facilities focus on individual sports such as swimming, boxing, golf, fishing and boating,
tennis, soccer, and skateboarding. One example is Eisenhower Park, which has four ball
fields and a playground. Adjacent to Eisenhower Park is a bridge over the Augusta Canal.
The bridge provides pedestrian and bicycle access to the 7-mile long Augusta Canal National
Heritage Area.
Julian Smith Park is a specialized facility that includes two recreation centers - Julian Smith
Casino and the Barbecue Pit - an athletic field, playground and picnic areas, a disc golf
course, Lake Olmstead, and a walking trail that connects to the Augusta Canal. Lake
Olmstead provides opportunities for both active and passive recreation activities.
Though not a part of the City's park system, Pendleton King Park is a unique recreation
facility that benefits the entire community. This 64-acre park is located on Troupe Street and
is readily accessible from surrounding neighborhoods. The park is owned by the Trustees of
the Pendleton King Estate, and operated and maintained by the City's Trees and Landscaping
Department. Major facilities and attractions at the park include a large pavilion, playground
equipment, picnic tables and shelters, tennis courts, an arboretum, and a disc golf course.
Because of its size and location, Pendleton King attracts users from throughout the City, and
hosts a number of special events each year.
The Augusta Recreation and Parks Department is the line agency responsible for recreation
facilities and activities. The department's director administers all aspects of the department
from programs, facilities and staff with the aid of an assistant director who handles the day to
day operations along with other administrative personnel. The department has nine (9)
divisions: Administrative, Athletics, Aquatics, Golf Course, Marketing, Operations, Planning
and Development, Senior Services, and Special Events. In the past five years the department
has entered into operating agreements with several community-based organizations. Under
the agreements the organizations agree to operate selected recreation department facilities
and provide volunteers to work at the facilities. Some of the organizations that have entered
into agreements with the department include the Augusta Rugby Club, the Augusta Rowing
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Club, Sandridge Neighborhood Association, 30901 Development Corporation, Summerville
Neighborhood Association, MACH Academy and the East Augusta Neighborhood
Association. The agreements give the organizations an opportunity to participate in property
maintenance and save the department thousands of dollars in personnel costs.
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
Water System
The Augusta Utilities Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
water and sewerage systems in the city. In addition, the Department provides customer
service functions including meter reading and customer billing, revenue collection, and
inspection of new construction. The Department is headed by a director and has 284 full-time
equivalent (FTE) positions authorized in its fiscal year (FY) 2004 budget.
Augusta owns and operates a water system serving over 60,105 residential and 8,008
commercial and industrial customers as ofJuly 31,2004. The system's surface water supply
is the Savannah River, supplemented by groundwater wells located throughout the city.
Water from the Savannah River is treated at the Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant
(WTP). Water from the wells is treated at one of three ground water treatment plants
(GWTP). Water transmission and distribution facilities convey the water from the treatment
plants throughout the 210 square mile water service area. Generally, the service area can be
characterized as having complete water service coverage for potential customers who wish to
connect to the system. An agreement was signed by Augusta and Fort Gordon to provide
water and wastewater services in 2007. As of March 1, 2008, Augusta Utilities Department
will provide potable water and wastewater collection services on Fort Gordon for the next
fifty years. The cities of Blythe and Hephzibah provide water service within their respective
j urisdi cti ons.
The Savannah River is the city's primary source of surface water. Water is also withdrawn
from the Augusta Canal, which is fed by and located next to the river. Major facilities at the
Raw Water Pumping Station, located on the Canal, include four raw water intakes on the
canal (two primary and two secondary) and a diesel engine-driven standby raw water pump.
The Raw Water Pumping Station has an aggregate pumping capacity of 88 million gallons
daily (mgd).
The raw water supply is pumped to the Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant through a
system of three parallel raw water lines: a 30-inch diameter cast iron, a 36-inch steel, and a
60-inch ductile iron line. A 42-inch diameter, pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe is currently
inactive. The standby raw water supply facility is at the same general location as the primary
facility but pumps water. directly from the Savannah River to the Highland A venue Water
Treatment Plant through the same system of raw water supply pipelines.
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The city is currently permitted to draw up to 60 mgd at the Raw Water Pumping Station. The
construction of Pistol Range Road Raw Water Pumping Station (RWPS) located below
downtown Augusta, and the new N. Max Hicks Water Treatment Plant (WTP) were
completed in January 2005. The construction of the new water treatment plant and intake
allowed an additional 15 mgd in permitted pumping capacity.
The city is also permitted to withdraw supplemental raw water from the Tuscaloosa
Formation aquifer through 32 wells: 26 actively producing, 5 deactivated and 1 inactivate.
The city is currently permitted to use up to 18.4-mgd monthly average groundwater, and 17.4
mgd maximum annual average. Well fields are generally located near one of three Ground
Water Treatment Plants (GWTPs). One of the three plants, GWTP #3, located on Old
Waynesboro Road, became operational in 2001. The other two plants date from 1966 and
1979. The wells that have been deactivated are in the vicinity of GWTP #1 located off Peach
Orchard Road. Augusta holds permits for water sources as noted below in Table C-2
Table C-2
Water Withdrawal Permits
Augusta-Richmond County
Permitted Withdrawal (mgd)
Surface Water Permits
Primary Source: Savannah River/Augusta
Canal EPD Permit No. 121-0191-06
North Location: Savannah River EPD Permit
No. 121-0191-09 (being relocated to the new intake site)
Groundwater Permit
Monthly 24 hour Max.
Average Day
60.0 60.0
15.0 21.0
Monthly Annual
Average Average
26 Active Wells -located at GWTP Nos. 1,2,
& 3 and three individual sites (Rural 18.4 17.4
Chlorination Sys.) EPD permit No. 121-0007
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, Engineer's Report,
November 2004, Prepared by CH2MHill, Table 3-1
Augusta owns four water treatment plants and a rural chlorination system, as illustrated in
Table C-3. Augusta has raw water storage capacity of approximately 379 acre-feet or 124
million gallons at two raw water storage reservoirs located adjacent to the Highland A venue
WTP. They provide pre-settling of suspended matter in the raw water as well as storage
during times of low river or canal flows. Water flows by gravity from these reservoirs to the
WTP.
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Table C-3
Water Treatment Plants and Chlorination System
Augusta-Richmond County
Rated 2003 Date of
Capacity for Production of Original Dates of
Treatment of Treated Water Construction Improvements
Plant Raw Water (max day)
Highland Avenue WTP 60.0 mgd 34.7 mgd 1939 1949, 1954,
1987, 1994,
2000,2002
N. Max Hicks WTP 15.0 mgd NA 2003-2005 New
Peach Orchard (GWTP 5.0 mgd 5.51 mgd 1966 1969, 1996
No.1)
Highway 56 Loop 10.0 mgd 7.92 mgd 1979 1985, 1992,
(GWTP No.2) 1996
Little Spirit Creek 5.0 mgd 4.98 mgd 2001 N/A
(GWTP No.3)
Rural Chlorination 2.7 mgd Operational 1972 Each year since
System Reserve Only 1981
Total 97.7 mgd 53.11 mgd*
*Current operatin2 limit = 78.4 m2d
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, Engineer's Report,
November 2004, Prepared by CH2MHill, Table 3-3
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Finished Water Storage
The Highland A venue finished water storage supplies the lower pressure zones directly by
gravity while the remainder is pumped to the system's storage facilities located in various
pressure zones. There are five finished water storage tanks (clear wells) at the Highland
Avenue WTP with a total storage capacity of 15.45 MG. The treated water is then fed by
gravity or pumped throughout the water distribution network.
Water Distribution System
The system's water distribution consists of approximately 1,048 miles of pipelines, ranging in
size from 6 inches to 24 inches in diameter. Most of the pipelines are made of cast iron or
ductile iron. Approximately 20% of these pipelines have been in service for 50 years or
more, with the oldest pipelines installed approximately 140 years ago.
Finished surface water is distributed from the Highland A venue WTP by gravity and
pumping. Finished ground water is pumped from GWTP No. 1 into the Intermediate-South
pressure gradient (417ft msl) and from GWTP No.2 into the Pine Hill pressure gradient (457
ft. msl). GWTP No.3 pumps finished water into the Pine Hill high-pressure gradient (521 ft.
msl). Distribution system pump stations situated at various locations are used to feed
isolated high-pressure zones. A summary of the distribution system storage facilities for the
surface water plant is illustrated in Table C-4.
Table C-4
Surface Water Storage Facilities
Augusta-Richmond County
Pressure
Location Location Systems Capacity
Elevation Served (Gallons)
Highland Ave WTP Clearwell 1 433 N/A 1,250,000
Highland Ave WTP Clearwell 2 433 N/A 3,000,000
Highland Ave WTP Clearwell 3 433 N/A 5,000,000
Highland Ave WTP Clearwell 4 433 N/A 1,600,000
Highland Ave WTP Clearwell 5 433 N/A 4,600,000
Total Clearwells 15,450,000
Beckman's Road 417 417 500,000
Highland Ave WTP Tank 564 564 500,000
Highpointe Tank 564 564 1,000,000
Walton Way Extension 500 500 750,000
Belair Road 630 630 1,000,000
Total Elevated Storage 3,750,000
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, Engineer's
Report, November 2004, Prepared by CH2MHill, Table 3-6.
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Table C-5 presents a summary of groundwater system storage facilities.
Table C-5
Ground Water System Storage Facilities
Augusta-Richmond County
Pressure
Location Location Systems Capacity
Elevation Served (Gallons)
GWTP No.1 Clearwell 162 417 500,000
GWTP NO.2 Clearwell 128 457 1,000,000
GWTP No.3 Clearwell 240 521 2,000,000
Faircrest Avenue 436 597 5,000,000
Faircrest Avenue 417 597 500,000
Windsor Spring Road 417 417 500,000
Richmond Hill Road 417 597 500,000
Golden Camp Road 417 597 250,000
Algernon 417 417 2,000,000
Morgan Road (placed in operation Aug. 470 597 5,000,000
2000)
Cedar Ridge 417 521 1,000,000
Rose Hill 412 457 2,000,000
Wallie Drive 457 457 300,000
Total Ground Storage 20,550,000
Brown Road 521 521 3,000,000
Highway 56 457 457 500,000
Tobacco Road 597 597 500,000
Fairington Drive 597 597 250,000
Georgetown 597 597 500,000
Lumpkin Road 597 597 250,000
Old Waynesboro Road 521 521 500,000
Greenland Road 597 597 500,000
Total Elevated Storage 6,000,000
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, Engineer's
Report, November 2004, Prepared by CH2MHill, Table 3-8.
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Wastewater Treatment Facilities
The city of Augusta's sanitary sewerage system serves approximately 47,744 residential and
5,900 commercial and industrial customers (as of July 31,2004). The sewer system covers
an area of approximately 106 square miles and serves an estimated population in excess of
150,000. For Gordon and the cities ofHephzibah and Blythe have separate sewer systems.
Augusta's wastewater collection and conveyance system consists of 8 drainage basins, 28
wastewater pumping stations, and approximately 680 miles of collection sewers. The sewers
transport primarily sanitary sewage, but there is evidence of storm water infiltration in some
of the basins. Approximately 80 percent of the sewer system in drained by gravity; the
remainder requires pumping at least once. Sewer lines range from 8 inches to 72 inches in
diameter. Most lines are made of vitrified clay, but other materials present include brick,
concrete, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Approximately 20 percent of the sewer lines have
been in service for 50 years or more.
Augusta owns and operates two wastewater treatment plants: the J. B. Messerly Water
Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) located on Doug Barnard Parkway, and the Spirit Creek
WPCP on Bennock Mill Road. The Messerly WPCP is the much larger of the two plants in
terms of facilities and treatment capacity (see Table C-8). The Messerly WPCP has two
separate treatment facilities, the North Plant and the South Plant. The North Plant,
constructed in 1976, includes equipment providing primary and secondary treatment with a
capacity of 17.8 million gallons per day (mgd). The South Plant was constructed in 1984
with a design capacity of28.4 mgd. Flow equalization basins were added in 1995. In 1997,
the first stage of a wetlands system was constructed to provide additional ammonia-nitrogen
removal from wastewater at the Messerly plant. The second and third stages of the wetlands
system were completed in 2001 and 2002. The constructed wetlands, located on a 400-acre
site next to the plant, filter sewerage before it is released into Butler Creek. Discharges from
the treatment plant also flow to the river via Butler Creek. In 2004, the final retrofit projects
for J.B. Messerly WPCP were completed. These retrofits included improvement to secondary
clarifiers, primary clarifiers, sludge pumps, and various mechanical and electrical systems
throughout the plant. The success of the retrofit program is evidenced to the WPCP's recent
performance and in maintaining full compliance for the first time in many years.
In 1999, the city hired the firm Operations Management International (OMI) to operate and
maintain the Messerly WPCP. OMI also operates the Spirit Creek WPCP. The firm was hired
in the wake of an order by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) for the city
to correct many deficiencies in the wastewater treatment system. Of particular concern to the
EPD was the city's failure to punish industrial customers that inadequately pre-treat their
wastewater. Since taking over management of the Messerly plant, OMI has issued hundreds
of notices to industries for wastewater infractions, and has levied stiff fines against the
violators. According to news accounts, the firm has also achieved cost savings at the plant.
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The Spirit Creek WPCP, constructed in 1988, serves the Spirit Creek basin in the southern
part of the city. Wastewater is subjected to chlorination and aeration, and passes into the
Savannah River. The plant has a rated treatment capacity of2.24 mgd.
Table C-6
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Augusta-Richmond County
Permitted
Treatment 2003 Date of Dates of Receiving
WPCP Capacity Treated Original
(monthly Wastewater Construction Improvements Stream
Avg.) (Avg. Day)
James B. 46.1 mgd 33.94 mgd 1968 1976, 1984 Butler
Messerly 1995, 1997 Creek
2001, 2002,
2004
Spirit 2.24 mgd 4.08 mgd 1988 1995 Spirit Creek
Creek
Total 48.34 mgd 40.0 mgd
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, Engineer's
Report, November 2004, Prepared by CH2MHill, Table 4-1.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Richmond County, including Augusta, is situated in the Middle Savannah River drainage
basin. According to the Augusta Watershed Assessment Report (2003), there are nine
drainage basins in the county. The northern portion of the county generally drains in an
eastern and southeastern direction and includes Rock, Rae's, Oates, Rocky and Butler
Creeks. Spirit Creek, including Little Spirit Creek, drains the central part of the county.
McBean Creek drains the southeastern part, and Sandy Run Creek and Boggy Gut Creek,
both tributaries to Brier Creek, drain the southwest portion. The ninth drainage basin,
commonly referred to as the River's Edge, includes the downtown area along the Augusta
Canal, the area near Phinizy Swamp, and the area south of the swamp.
The municipal storm water drainage system includes a variety of inlets, catch basins, drain
pipes, open channels, culverts, detention and retention ponds and outlet structures. Generally
speaking, in the urban service district stormwater is collected in catch basins and piped to a
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receiving channel or creek located in one of the major drainage basins. In the suburban
service district, storm water from residential and commercial development is usually piped to
a retention pond. The retention pond holds the storm water and releases it at a controlled rate
either into the city's conveyance system or into a natural drainage area.
The city of Augusta has adopted a watershed approach to protect and improve water quality
in local streams and the Savannah River. The city's stormwater regulations require all new
commercial and residential development to maintain runoff release rates at pre-development
levels. More stringent requirements are in place for development in the Rock, Rae's and
Rocky Creek basins. These three basins have been heavily impacted by urban development.
The city holds a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit issued on April 14,2000. In February 2003, the
city submitted a Consolidated Storm water Management Program to the Georgia
Environmental Protection Division. The city's storm water management program includes the
following components:
. Structural and Source Control Measures - This program is designed to reduce
pollutants in runoff from commercial and residential development. Major activities under
this program include maintenance of structural controls, establishing post-construction
controls over new development, cleaning public streets, flood water quality assessment,
monitoring of runoff from the city's landfill, reducing pollutants used in environmental
control, and administering and enforcing local development ordinances and programs.
Examples of regulations and programs affecting storm water drainage and water quality
include the Stormwater Management Ordinance and Technical Manual, the Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance, the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance, the
Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Community
Greenspace Program. The Greenspace and Natural Resources chapter provides more
information on these and other ordinances affecting water drainage and quality.
· Detect and Eliminate Illicit Discharges - In recent years the city has completed a series
of capital improvement projects to eliminate the last of the Combined Sewer Overflows
(CSOs). The city now has eliminated all known CSOs by separating storm and sanitary
sewer flows. There is an ongoing effort by the Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) to
replace the aging sewer conveyance system, address infiltration / inflow problems and
extend sanitary sewer service to pockets currently served by septic tanks. Other measures
being undertaken include periodic evaluation of significant discharge facilities, field
screening of highly visible potential pollutant sources, enforcing existing ordinances and
enacting new ones as necessary, responding to public complaints about discharges, and
establishing procedures to prevent, contain and respond to spills.
. Industrial Monitoring Program - This program involves monitoring and controlling
pollutants in stormwater discharges from the city's system, the landfill, hazardous waste
treatment and disposal and recovery facilities, industrial facilities subject to the
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Superfund Act, and industrial facilities that the city determines are contributing a
substantial pollutant loading to the system.
· Reduce Pollutants from Construction Sites - This includes site planning, development
of appropriate structural and non structural Best Management Practices (BMPs),
inspection of construction sites, enforcement measures for noncompliance, and
educational and training measures for construction site operators. Many of the methods
and techniques needed to minimize the impact of construction on stormwater quality are
addressed under existing ordinances and regulations.
· Outreach and Public Education - The city of Augusta has developed an outreach
program to highlight water quality issues. The outreach program includes visits to
schools; presentations to civic groups, neighborhood associations, and homebuilders; and
dissemination of information through the Internet, newsletters, mailings and flyers.
· Activities in Impacted Water Bodies - According to analysis done as part of the
Augusta Watershed Assessment (2003), water quality in Augusta's streams is good-to-
excellent except for fecal coliform levels. Segments of three streams - Spirit Creek,
Butler Creek, and Rocky Creek - are listed on the active 303 (d) list for fecal coliform.
Butler Creek is also listed for Dissolved Oxygen and Selenium, and Rocky Creek is listed
for toxicity. The city will take the following steps to address the problems in these three
water bodies; delineate the limits of the drainage basin, conduct field assessment to
identifY possible sources of pollution, evaluate the impact of possible pollution sources,
implement measures to address the pollution, and implement appropriate preventive
measures.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Facility (the landfill), located at 4330 Deans
Bridge Road, operates as an enterprise fund (i.e., it is funded by dollars generated from
tipping fees) and receives municipal solid waste generated in the CSRA. Following
consolidation of the city and county in 1996, solid waste collection service was gradually
extended from the Urban Services District (the former city) to parts of the Suburban Services
District. The goal was to provide area-wide solid waste collection service. As of 2007
approximately 90% of the suburban area is served by the city-provided collection services.
At this point, all non-rural customers are serviced by the collection program. Augusta will
expand with growth into new areas.
Collection services also include curbside recycling, yard waste and bulky waste collection.
The Solid Waste Facility also has a courtesy drop off area for residents to dispose of one to
two bags of household waste at no charge. The waste collected at the courtesy drop off area
is moved to the landfill active-area by the facility staff. To keep the recyclable waste out of
the waste stream, the facility operations also include metal recycling, scrap tire recycling and
mulching operations.
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Private haulers provide solid waste collection and disposal services to commercial,
institutional and industrial customers. Private companies provide dumpsters, compactors and
roll-off containers to their customers and dispose of collected solid waste at the landfill. The
haulers have contracts with the city to provide these services and equipment.
The city will continue to cut down on the amount of solid waste generated and disposed of in
the landfill, primarily by encouraging more recycling. The city provides curbside recycling as
a part of its area-wide waste collection services and has established recycling drop off
locations at fire stations.
The solid waste facility is located on part ofa 1,187 acre site off Deans Bridge Road in South
Richmond County, and is the only public municipal solid waste (MSW) Subtitle D landfill
located in the Richmond County. Of the total acreage, 790 acres are usable for landfill. The
landfill started operations in 1987. Initially a 100-acre part of the area designated for solid
waste operation was used. This section of the landfill was not lined and was properly closed
in 1994 to comply with the new solid waste federal and state regulations that required
installation of liners and leachate collection and monitoring systems.
In 1994 a new lined section with a leachate collection system (Subtitle D) was constructed on
an approximately 92-acre area with a footprint of 40.8 acres for solid waste disposal. This
section is expected to reach its design capacity in early 2008 and will be properly closed. A
437-acre tract has had initial development as a Subtitle D landfill directly east of the
currently permitted Landfill. Of the 437 acres in the expansion area, 310 acres are planned
for waste disposal. This section is currently in use and has a remaining capacity of 95 years.
The landfill is operated as an Enterprise Fund by the Augusta Solid Waste Department. The
landfill is currently receiving approximately 1250 tons of solid waste per day. As of August
1, 2004, tipping fees at the landfill were: $33.50 per ton for general, mixed or demolition
waste; $16.75 per ton for inert waste; $20.00 per cubic yard for asbestos; and $3.00 and
$8.00 each of car or small truck, and tractor tires, respectively. Metals and tires are stored
separately and sold to recyclers.
CULTURAL F ACLITIES
Libraries
The East Central Georgia Regional Library serves the five counties of Burke, Columbia,
Lincoln, Richmond and Warren. The headquarters branch for the system is located at 902
Greene Street in downtown Augusta. There are five other branches in the city: Appleby
Branch, 2260 Walton Way; Diamond Lakes Branch, 101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah;
Friedman Branch, 1447 Jackson Road; Maxwell Branch, 1927 Lumpkin Road, and Wallace
Branch, 1237 Laney-Walker Boulevard. The Talking Book Center for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped is located across the parking lot from the headquarters building. The
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region serves daycare centers and group housing facilities by means of book deposit
deliveries.
The library offers a wide range of services including videotapes, audio books, reference
sources and computers with Internet access as well as print books. It has programming for all
age levels from preschool through classes for senior citizens. The summer concert series in
the Appleby Branch gardens and a system wide school vacation reading program for children
are longstanding traditions.
Museums
The Augusta Museum of History is located at 560 Reynolds Street in a 45,000 square foot
building that opened in 1995. A 10,000-square-foot addition, constructed in 2003, is used as
archive and storage space. Permanent exhibits include "Augusta's Story", the community's
medical history, a restored 1917 -steam locomotive and a reconstructed 1930s gas station.
Visitors can clean cotton in a replica cotton gin and view a 56-foot long Petersburg boat.
Children can learn history through interactive exhibits in the Susan L. Still Children's
Discovery Gallery. A recent exhibit commemorates the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
Documentaries are shown continuously and there is a museum shop.
The Morris Museum of Art is located in the Augusta Riverfront Center on the Riverwalk at
1 Tenth Street in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The first and largest museum in the country
devoted to the art and artists of the South, the Morris Museum of Art is one of the region's
leading cultural institutions. Noted for its multifaceted permanent collection and a rich
program of regularly changing special exhibitions, the Morris is dedicated to the continued
interpretation of Southern art in all its forms.
The museum's permanent collection includes thousands of paintings, works on paper
(including watercolors, drawings, prints, and photographs), and sculpture, dating from the
late-eighteenth century to the present. In addition to the permanent collection galleries, the
museum hosts eight to ten special exhibitions every year and a wide variety of public
programs, including lectures, readings, and concerts for a general audience, as well as more
specialized programs for the museum's affiliate membership groups, children, families, and
school groups. The museum's Center for the Study of Southern Art is a reference and
research library on more than 1,000 artists who have worked in the South. The museum store
offers exhibition catalogues, art books, handcrafted jewelry and unique gift items.
The Lucy Craft Laney House and Museum of Black History is located at 1116 Phillips
Street in the Laney-Walker Historic District. Restored in the late 1980s by Delta House, Inc.,
the house includes a conference center, computer center and period garden. Programs
include art and history exhibits, lectures and tours, Youth Leadership Academy, and senior
citizens activities.
The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is located at 506 Telfair Street in the historic
"Ware's Folly" building. The Gertrude Herbert serves as the CSRA's only independent non-
profit art school and gallery. The Institute offers visual arts education opportunities for
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students, provides outreach instruction to elementary school students and senior citizens, and
hosts at least six major exhibits of contemporary art each year.
Augusta is also home to house museums reflecting the diverse history and culture of the
community. Table C-7lists the major house museums in the city.
Table C-7
Augusta House Museums
Name & Location
Meadow Garden (c.1795)
1320 Independence Drive
Ezekiel Harris House (c.1797)
1822 Broad Street
Boyhood Home of Woodrow
Wilson (c.1850)
419 Seventh Street
Lucy Craft Laney House and
Museum of Black History
(c.1911)
1116 Phillips Street
Augusta Welcome Center
Description
Built for George Walton, the youngest original signer
of the Declaration of Independence and twice
Georgia Governor. It is the oldest documented house
in Augusta.
Built by tobacco merchant Ezekiel Harris, this
Federal-era style house is a reminder of Augusta's
importance as a colonial-era trading center.
The future president lived here from 1860-1870
during the years his father served as pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church. The house was recently
restored by Historic Augusta, Inc.
Lucy Laney was born into slavery yet went on to
become one of the most outstanding educators in
post-Civil War Georgia. She started Augusta's first
black kindergarten and nurses' training program.
Restored in the late 1980s by Delta House, Inc., the
house includes a conference center, computer center
and period garden. Programs include art and history
exhibits, lectures and tours, Youth Leadership
Academy, and senior citizens activities.
Since 2004 the Augusta Visitor Information Center has been located in the lobby of the
Augusta Museum of History at 605 Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta. The center is
operated by the Augusta Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Information
specialists can provide information on attractions, recreation, hotels, shopping, dining and
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maps of the Augusta area. Visitors can also register for the Saturday Guided Historic Tour of
Augusta, or pick up a souvenir to commemorate a visit to the city.
Fort Discovery
The National Science Center's Fort Discovery is an interactive math and science museum
located at #1 Seventh Street adjacent to Riverwalk. The two floors of Fort Discovery cover
128,000 square feet and house more than 280 interactive exhibits. Other facilities include
science teacher learning labs, a theatre, retail store, meeting space and a restaurant.
Interactive exhibits focus on three technologies: electronics, computer arts and
communications. The National Science Center (NSC) represents a partnership between a
non-profit organization (National Science Center, Inc.) and the U. S. Army. The primary
mission of the NSC is to improve technical literacy and to encourage an interest in math and
SCIence careers.
CIVIC CENTER AND SIMILAR FACILITIES
Augusta has a civic center, auditoriums and performing arts facilities used to host a wide
variety of events and performances. The major facilities are listed below.
James Brown Arena (formerly Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center)
The James Brown Arena, which opened in 1979 as the Augusta-Richmond County Civic
Center, is located at 601 Seventh Street in downtown Augusta. The James Brown Arena
features an 8,500-seat arena and a 14,500 square-foot exhibit hall that opens into a 23,000
square-foot arena floor. The arena has eight permanent concession stands and offers barrier-
free seating. Each year the arena hosts the Augusta Futurity, an eight-day event, the National
Barrel Horse Championships, and Springtime and Christmas Made in the South, two of the
largest craft shows in the southeast. The arena is also home to the Augusta Lynx of the East
Coast Hockey League. The arena also hosts a variety of musical acts and other special events
throughout the year.
Bell Auditorium
Part of the James Brown Arena Complex, the 2,690-seat theater is Augusta's principal arena
for Broadway productions, musical acts, and local school performances. The Bell opened in
1938 and underwent extensive renovations in the late 1980s. The Bell is located at 712
Telfair Street in downtown Augusta.
Imperial Theatre
The Imperial Theatre is located at 745 Broad Street in downtown Augusta. The theater
opened as "The Wells" in February 1918, and hosted vaudeville acts and such stars as Charlie
Chaplin. The theater was renamed the Imperial after being purchased by Lynch Enterprises
in late 1918. The Imperial also served Augusta as a motion picture theater for many years.
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The theater, which currently has 903 seats, was restored in 1985 and began its second life as
a performing arts center. Today the Imperial hosts a variety of performances in a year.
Sacred Heart Cultural Center
The Sacred Heart Cultural Center is located at 1301 Greene Street in downtown Augusta.
This late Victorian era edifice (c.1898) served as a Catholic Church from 1900 to 1971. The
church was restored in the mid-1980s under the auspices of a local partnership. It reopened
as the Cultural Center and now serves the community both as a home for non-profit
organizations and as a unique venue for cultural and social events.
Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre
The Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre is located at 2500 Walton Way on the
campus of Augusta State University. The theatre is a 750-seat facility used for a wide variety
of musical events and plays. The facility is available to both on-campus and off-campus
users.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Riverwalk Augusta
Riverwalk Augusta is a riverside park conceived in 1982 as a part of a revitalization plan for
downtown Augusta. Developed in phases between 1986 and 1992, this award-winning
facility includes a brick-paved esplanade atop the river levee, a shaded walkway on the river
side of the bulkhead, a playground and picnic area, the Jessye Norman Amphitheater, three
landscaped bulkheads, and breaches in the levee at Eighth and Tenth Streets. A full-service
marina was added in 1994. The park hosts a variety of special events each year and is close
to other major attractions.
Augusta Botanical Gardens
The Augusta Botanical Gardens are located on an eight-acre site at #1 Eleventh Street (corner
Reynolds) in downtown Augusta. The passive park includes a paved walking path, a series of
display gardens, water features and restrooms. The gardens are open at no cost to visitors
from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The gardens can also be
rented for special events, such as weddings, birthday parties and concerts. The city of
Augusta operates and maintains the gardens under a maintenance agreement with the
property owner, the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame (GGHF). The Augusta Recreation and Parks
Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the gardens on behalf of the city.
The GGHF operated the facility as the Augusta Golf and Gardens from its opening in 2000
until June 30, 2007. The gardens reopened under the city's management in January 2008.
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Springfield Village Park
Located on two acres at the intersection of Twelfth and Reynolds Streets, this park pays
tribute to Springfield Baptist Church, the oldest independent African-American congregation
in the United States with an unbroken record of existence. The park includes walkways,
floral landscaping fountains, and the 45-foot tall sculpture "The Tower of Aspirations".
Planned improvements include artifact and living history museums. Springfield Baptist
Church is located across the street from the park.
Augusta Common
The Augusta Common is a 2Y2-acre park located in the 800 block of Broad Street in
downtown Augusta. The park opened in October 2002 and is designed to connect Broad
Street to the revitalized riverfront area. Park amenities include paved walkways, park
benches, trees, raised planting beds, lighting fixtures, historical markers, wireless internet,
and a statue ofthe city's founder, James Oglethorpe. An attractive, two-story service building
was built next to the Common in 2004. Since opening, the Common has hosted a variety of
festivals, music shows and special events.
Lake Olmstead Stadium
Lake Olmstead Stadium, located on Milledge Road, is the home of the Class "A" Augusta
Greenjackets baseball team. Owned by the Ripken Group, the Greenjackets play in the South
Atlantic League and have an affiliation agreement with the San Francisco Giants. Lake
Olmstead Stadium was built during the fall and winter of 1994-95, replacing Heaton
Stadium. The Stadium seats approximately 4,400. In addition to being the home of the
Greenjackets, the stadium hosts concerts and special events throughout the year.
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
Located on 1,100 acres near Augusta Regional Airport, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park offers
visitors an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife and vegetation in a natural setting.
Established in 1999, the park offers education and research opportunities for students and
teachers, and gives residents and visitors a chance to interact with nature in many ways. The
park enjoys growing support from a variety of volunteers including individuals, families,
non-profit organizations, corporations, area school systems, and government. Facilities at the
park include seven trails, two observation decks, and a wooden footbridge. An education
facility is under construction, and upcoming projects include the re-design of a parking area,
construction of a new research facility, visitor's center and restrooms, and completion of the
Floodplain Boardwalk extension project. The park is operated by the non-profit Southeastern
Natural Sciences Academy.
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Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area (i.e. The Augusta Canal) is among the nation's
best examples of a 19th Century industrial canal system. Constructed in 1845, and enlarged
in 1876, the canal continues to provide power to historic mills alongside its banks, supplies
water to the city, and forms a channel stretching approximately 8 miles from the Headgates
in Columbia County to downtown Augusta. A number of historic structures associated with
the canal still stand: the locks and dam at the headwaters, the lock keeper's cottage, a dance
pavilion and barbecue shed, the city's raw water pumping station, Sibley Mill, King Mill, the
Confederate Powder Works Chimney, Enterprise Mill (recently renovated into loft
apartments and commercial space), Sutherland Mill (also undergoing adaptive renovation)
and the Butt Memorial Bridge. Several historic neighborhoods adjoin the canal. The canal
and its towpath tie these resources together, providing a ready-made walking (or paddling)
venue for users.
The Heritage Area is managed by the Augusta Canal Authority and is being revitalized in
accordance with a master plan adopted in 1993 and a management plan approved by the US
Department of Interior in 2000 that includes a combination of preservation, conservation,
education and interpretation, recreation and economic development activities. Among the
recently completed projects are Bikeway/Multi-Use Trail Improvements, restoration of
vintage structures at the Headgates, restoration of the Locks and Headgates Building and
installation of a pedestrian bridge, river stairway and canoe dock. The Augusta Canal
Interpretive Center, located in the Enterprise Mill, opened to the public in April 2003 and has
been offering guided canal tours on Petersburg tour boats since fall of that year. Projects in
design or underway include completion of the New Bartram Trail between the canal and
Savannah River, new trails and boardwalks on the canal's southwestern bank and a heritage
park and trails using the waterway's recently restored third level.
In 2006 Atlanta Gas Light Company and the city completed a multimillion dollar
environmental clean-up and restoration of the canal's third level, located in the
downtown/Laney Walker area. A planning task force representing stakeholders from
government, neighborhoods, churches, businesses and the Augusta Canal Authority issued a
concept document as a guide for future development in this area. The plan envisions multiple
redevelopment projects including a heritage park, corridor reconfiguration on major roads,
neighborhood housing and park improvements and adaptive reuse of industrial buildings.
HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Augusta has a long history of service in the field of medicine. As a result, medical care,
research and education facilities are vital to community life and the area economy. There are
several major medical facilities in Augusta employing thousands of people. These facilities
include acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and extended care centers. Several of
these facilities are located in a medical complex near downtown, and others are on individual
sites elsewhere in the City. In addition to the facility-based employment, there are 1,111
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physicians in private practice and many other residents employed in nursing homes,
chiropractic clinics, dental offices, medical and dental laboratories, and other health services.
University Hospital
A 581-bed acute care facility located at the intersection of Walton Way and D'Antignac
Street. University Hospital is part of the University Health Care System that employs
approximately 3,000 people. Hospital services and facilities are numerous and include the
W. G. Watson, M.D. Women's Center, the Georgia Heart Institute, University's Cancer
Center, and the University Breast Health Center. University Home Health Services provides
care to more than 3,000 patients in Georgia and South Carolina. University also operates two
nursing facilities, Kentwood and Westwood. Besides the hospital, other facilities on the
main campus include four professional office buildings, outpatient treatment facilities, three
parking decks, and surface parking lots. Satellite medical centers are located on Peach
Orchard Road in south Augusta and on Belair Road in Evans (Columbia County). University
broke ground in December 2006 on a 60,000-square foot, $13 million Medical Office
Building 4, which will include a state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging Center and a 240-space
parking structure. University's Evans campus has grown to include not only medical office
buildings, but a surgery center, sleep center, speech and hearing center, prompt care,
occupational medicine services and more than 20 private practice physician groups.
Since 1999, University has been named the Consumer Choice Award winner for overall
quality and image based on an independent survey of consumers conducted by National
Research Corporation to recognize the most preferred hospitals in metropolitan areas across
the country.
Charlie Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center
This two-division medical center, operated by the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs, provides tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation
medicine, and spinal cord injury. With emphasis on providing the most appropriate care, out
outpatient visits exceed 244,000 annually. In addition to health care, the Norwood VA is an
active teaching and research facility that employs approximately 1,900 people.
The Downtown Division is a 155-bed acute care facility located at the intersection of
Fifteenth Street and Walton Way in Augusta. This division provides primary care, surgical,
neurosciences and spinal cord injury treatment for veterans. A Women Veterans Clinic,
Agent Orange/Gulf War Examinations, Former POW and other registry services are offered
at this division.
The Uptown Division, located at the intersection of Wrightsboro Road and Freedom Way,
has 165 beds. In addition to psychiatry and intermediate medicine beds, this division houses
a 15-bed Blind Rehabilitation Center, a 60-bed Restorative Nursing Home Care Center and a
60-bed Domiciliary. Specialty programs include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
substance abuse, hospice and residential care.
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On February 1,2008, the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (VAMC) hosted an open
house at its new Aiken Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located at 951
Millbrook A venue in Aiken, South Carolina. The Aiken facility is designed to provide
convenient access to V A health care services for South Carolina veterans.
Trinity Hospital of Augusta (formerly St. Joseph Hospital)
A 236-bed acute care facility located at the intersection of Winter Street and Wrightsboro
Road in Augusta. The hospital, a fixture in the community for over 50 years, is known for
pioneering many medical firsts, including cochlear hearing implants, stereotactic
mammography, and a unique treatment program for hip and knee replacements. The
hospital offers a wide range of medical and surgical services including the only hospital-
based, inpatient hospice unit in the state of Georgia. Trinity Hospital of Augusta is part of
Triad Hospitals, Inc. and employs about 1,000 people. Triad purchased the hospital from the
Carondelet Health System in 2006.
Walton Rehabilitation Hospital
A 58-bed not-for-profit hospital located at the intersection of Thirteenth Street and
Independence Drive in downtown Augusta. The hospital offers adult and pediatric inpatient
and outpatient programs for persons recovering from stroke, head injuries, chronic pain and
other disabling illnesses and injuries. Walton's continuum of care includes Walton
Community Services offering residential and assisted living options to individuals with
disabilities. Walton Options for Independent Living offers accessible housing, employment,
assistive technology, alternative formats and advocacy, and Walton Foundation for
Independence, which supports all of the above organizations. The Walton organizations
employ approximately 300 people. In 2002, Walton was awarded the Georgia Hospital
Association Community leadership Award. In 2003, Walton received a Magnolia Award for
Excellence in providing affordable rental housing.
Doctors Hospital
Doctors Hospital is a 354-bed full-service facility and home to the nationally acclaimed
Joseph M. Still Burn Center. The hospital is located on J. Dewey Gray Circle in west
Augusta. The hospital recently added a new High Density MRI and the latest technology in
diagnostic imaging support with Digital P ACS (Picture Archiving and Communication
System). The hospital's cancer center continues to grow with the addition of a new Cancer
Care Resource Center and leading-edge radiation therapy. The newly renovated Center for
Women has a new look and the progressive philosophy of Mother Baby and Family Center
Care. Upcoming projects at Doctor's Hospital include the 2008 - 2010 construction of a new
three floor bed tower addition to the hospital. This project will add new private rooms and a
new state of the art Intensive Care Unit. The hospital employs approximately 1,400 full-time
and part-time staff.
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East Central Regional Hospital at Augusta
East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH) is comprised of two campuses: 3405 Mike Padgett
Hwy., Augusta, Georgia (formerly Georgia Regional Hospital), and 100 Myrtle Blvd.,
Gracewood, Georgia (formerly Gracewood State School and Hospital). The state-supported
facility serves consumers with mental health disabilities, developmental disabilities and
addictive diseases. The hospital is designated as a Mental Health Emergency Receiving
Facility for Region Two (2), which encompasses 39 counties in east central Georgia.
Residential and other services are provided to the developmentally-disabled population. The
hospital employs over 1,405 full-time staff and 185 part-time staff in support of its 645 beds.
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
A 120-bed medical center capable of expanding to 150-beds located on Fort Gordon in south
Augusta. The facility offers medical care to active duty military personnel (all branches of
service), military retirees and family members. Eisenhower is the regional tertiary-care
referral center for the Southeast Regional Medical Command, which covers seven
southeastern states and Puerto Rico. It is operated by the U. S. Army and employees
approximately 2,250 people.
Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and Hospitals
MCG is the health sciences school for the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1829 at
a location in downtown Augusta, MCG currently occupies a campus in the area roughly
bounded by the triangle formed by Harper Street, Fifteenth Street and R. A. Dent Blvd.
MCG Health System is composed of three separate yet affiliated organizations -- MCG
Health, Inc., the clinical services offered by the faculty of the Medical College of Georgia,
and the members of the Physicians Practice Group. MCG Health, Inc. is a not-for-profit
corporation operating MCG Medical Center, MCG Children's Medical Center, MCG Sports
Medicine Center, MCG Ambulatory Care Center, Georgia Radiation Therapy Center and
related clinical facilities and services. MCG Health, Inc. was formed to support the research
and education mission of the Medical College of Georgia and to build the economic growth
of the CSRA, the state of Georgia and the Southeast by providing an environment for
delivering the highest level of primary and specialty health care.
The MCG Medical Center complex forms the core of MCG Health System's facilities and
includes a 478-bed adult hospital, an Ambulatory Care Center with more than 80 outpatient
clinics in one convenient setting, a Specialized Care Center housing a 13-county Level I
regional trauma center and a 154-bed Children's Medical Center. The Health System also
includes a variety of dedicated centers and units and more than 90 satellite clinics.
Approximately 6,300 people are employed throughout the MCG complex.
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Select Specialty Hospital
Select Specialty, an 80-bed hospital located at 1537 Walton Way, specializes in providing
inpatient long-term acute care and rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation services,
related to the treatment of the most critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. All
of the hospital's programs and services are designed to match the patent's acuity and
individual needs. The programs are also designed to move patients from an acute care setting
toward achieving their highest level of wellness possible. The hospital employs 292
physicians, nurses, therapists, and others. The hospital moved to its current location, a brand
new facility, in March 2007.
ASSESSMENT
CONSISTENCY WITH SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGY
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs requires that all community facilities
included in this chapter be reviewed for consistency with the current service delivery
strategy. A review of facilities conducted as part of the Community Assessment confirms that
all Augusta-Richmond County community facilities and services are being provided in
accordance with the current Augusta-Richmond County - Hephzibah - Blythe Service
Delivery Strategy as updated in March 2004. Amendments may be necessary as part of the
2008 update ofthe Service Delivery Strategy.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Following consolidation, the city hired a consultant to evaluate space needs for the
government. The space study resulted in several alternatives ranging from adding on to the
existing municipal building, to relocating all government functions to a new site. Over the
last six years (2002-2008), these alternatives have generated a great deal of discussion and
debate, and the consideration of a number of alternative sites for general government and
judicial functions. Currently, the exterior of the 100,000 square-foot Municipal Building is
being renovated.
The plans are to keep general government offices in the Municipal Building and build a
separate judicial center on property at the northwest corner of James Brown Blvd. and
Walton Way. The judicial center is being designed and a construction management company
was recently hired (January 2008) to provide pre-construction and construction services for
the project. Within the past year, the City purchased three vacant office buildings adjacent to
the Municipal Building. The Engineering Department and some judicial functions were
relocated to these facilities. Plans are being developed to house the Public W orks-
Engineering and Utilities Departments in new, permanent facilities.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
The City of Augusta provides police protection and law enforcement through the Richmond
County Sheriffs Office, fire protection through the Fire Department, Emergency Medical
Services under contract with Rural Metro Ambulance Service, and animal control through
the Animal Services Department. The City is currently meeting the needs of its residents
adequately in each ofthese areas, and is taking steps to meet the demands ofthe future.
Since the last update of the Comprehensive Plan, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax
(SPLOST) funds have financed the construction of several new fire stations throughout the
city. Improvements are underway at the Municipal Building, and a new Judicial Center is
expected to move to construction by the end of 2008 or in early 2009. Phase V SPLOST
funds have been budgeted for two new jail pods at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center,
a Fire Department Administration and Training Center and the relocation of the Sheriffs
Department Administration to the new judicial center.
EDUCA TION FACILITIES
Beginning in 1996, the Richmond County School Board, an Administrative Planning
Committee, a Community Oversight Committee, and a program manager worked together to
program and complete a variety of improvement projects for the public school system.
Among the factors that contributed to the need for the improvement projects were the
following:
D The school system was growing at a rate of more than 400 students per year
D Overcrowding that resulted in the use of many portable classrooms
D Preventive maintenance was needed to protect the investment in many schools
D Overcrowding caused overuse of common areas, such as cafeterias and libraries
D Old schools could not accommodate the computer technology provided by lottery
funds
D Good education facilities and programs promote economic growth and protect
property values
Between 1996 and 2002, the Richmond County public school system completed a total of 47
improvement projects. Originally financed with a $115 million bond approved by taxpayers
(the bonds were repaid with a I-cent local option sales tax approved by voters in 1996), the
Phase I improvement program included the following projects:
D $53 million to build six new schools, including Cross Creek High School,
replacement of Sue Reynolds and Hephzibah Elementary Schools, and the
consolidation of Levi White/Jenkins Elementary Schools, Craig/Houghton
Elementary Schools, and Lake Forest/Forest Hills Elementary Schools
(completed)
D $56 million in expansions and renovations to 27 schools (completed)
D $2 million in roof repairs (completed
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Cl $600,000 to retrofit 5 schools for technology (completed)
In the summer of 2001, the School Board, Administrative Planning Committee, and
Community Oversight Committee completed an assessment of additional construction
projects needed to bring facilities up to the expectations for the 21 st century. Continued
overcrowding and the use of portables, the passage of HB 1187 mandating reduced class
sizes, and the age of some schools were some of the major factors contributing to the need
for more projects. In November 2001, voters approved a five-year extension of the I-cent
sales tax for schools that funded the following Phase II projects:
Cl Construction of two (2) new elementary schools in south Augusta (completed)
Cl Construction of a replacement school for Hornsby Elementary School (under
construction in 2007-08)
Cl Construction of a new Vocational/Technical Magnet High School (in design,
February 2008)
Cl Construction of a replacement for A. R. Johnson Science Technology High
School (under construction in 2007-08)
Cl Construction of new stadiums at Wests ide, Glenn Hills, and Laney High Schools
(completed)
Cl Expansion (mostly new classrooms) and renovations at 17 elementary schools, 4
middle schools, and 5 high schools (completed)
To date, Phase I improvements total approximately $150 million and Phase II improvements
represent another $160 million worth of work
In November 2006, voters approved another five-year extension of the I-cent sales tax for
schools. The sales tax receipts will fund another $231 million in school improvement
projects. Some of the major projects on the Phase III list include the following:
Cl Construction of four (4) new schools - one elementary school, one middle
school, one magnet school and one vocational magnet school
Cl Construction of new running tacks for three schools
Cl Construction of new gymnasiums at Richmond Academy, Hephzibah High and
Westside High School
Cl Construction of new stadium and athletic complex for Hephzibah High School
Cl Renovations to gymnasiums at Butler High, Lucy Laney High and A.R. Johnson
High School
Cl Renovations to several schools
Cl Panic buttons for buses
Cl Purchase of new buses and maintenance
Cl Purchase new textbooks, computer hardware and software
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PARKS AND RECREATION
The Recreation and Parks Department is continually planning facility and program
improvements. The department's basic strategy is to develop new facilities to meet the needs
of growth areas and underserved neighborhoods, rehabilitate existing facilities to maintain
their viability, and adapt programs and services to meet changing demands. In recent years,
the Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST) has helped finance the construction
and rehabilitation of many recreation facilities. Between 1998 and 2002, 51 facilities were
rehabilitated and another 9 were constructed with the aid of SPLOST III funds. New
facilities include the Aquatics Center, Henry Brigham Swim Center, Blythe Community
Center, the Skateboard Park, Soccer Complex, and Diamond Lakes Regional Park. Diamond
Lakes is located on a 286-acre site on Windsor Spring Road in south Augusta. Phase I
improvements at Diamond Lakes include a five-field youth baseball softball complex, a five-
field adult softball complex, two towers featuring a first level concession and restroom
facility, a second level viewing and picnic area, and third level scoring area, a one-mile
walking track, three wooded picnic areas with tables and grills, and four fully-stocked public
fishing ponds.
A total of $13.7 million in Phase IV SPLOST funds were appropriated for recreation
improvements. New facilities completed include Brookfield Park, Sand Hills Park, and
McBean Park, Diamond Lakes Community Center/Library, A. L. Williams Park, Carrie J.
Mays Gymnasium and a new Maintenance/Operations Facility. A number of recreation
improvement projects were also completed under Phase IV ofthe SPLOST.
SPLOST V funds were available in 2006 and 2007 for all Recreation and Park Projects. A
total of $5,000,000 has been allocated for 30 park sites. Some of the bigger projects to be
completed during this phase include: a new tennis complex at Diamond Lakes, three new
tennis courts at Fleming Tennis Center, new 30 x 52 picnic pavilions at Diamond Lakes and
Brookfield Parks and a new walking track at M. M. Scott Park. In addition a number of
renovation and improvement projects will be getting started. The department will also be
continuing phased improvements to existing park master plans at the following parks; Wood,
Blythe, McBean, Lake Olmstead, Newman Tennis Center and the Augusta Soccer Park.
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS
Future Water Needs
Augusta's projection of future water production needs is based on the anticipated total
population, including Fort Gordon's on-base population. These future demands for Fort
Gordon are included with the industrial customers in the 2010 through 2025 projections. The
geographical distribution of population is not a factor in the plant-level planning, but is
important with respect to water transmission as part of the hydraulic distribution of water to
customers.
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EPD released its Water Conservation Plan Guidelines on May 24, 2004 which establishes
benchmarks for water use efficiency statewide and voluntary and mandatory educational,
regulatory, and financial conservation incentives. The utility's compliance with the plan is
expected to result in a decline in per capita use. It is projected that per capita residential and
commercial demands will fall by 2 percent by the year 2025.
Table C-8 presents Augusta's 2003 and projected per capita water usage in gallons per day.
This usage rate is determined by dividing total water produced by population. This rate
includes both customer-billed usage plus unaccounted for water. The per capita needs
include residential and commercial usage. Industrial needs are presented separately because
they are not expected to be directly linked to population growth. The projected annual
average production in million gallons per day (mgd) and maximum day production are
intended to be planning-level estimates ofthe city's future needs.
Table C-8
Projected Water Consumption, 2003 to 2025
Augusta-Richmond County
2003
2010
2020
2025
Total Population
190,395
200,602
212,005
216,961
Per Capita Water Usage, gpd (commercial
and residential)
Industrial Usage, mgd
Annual Avg. Water Usage, mgd
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10.1
37.6
16.4
47.1
16.8
49.0
17.0
49.7
Max. Day Water Usage, mgd 52.7 67.8 70.7 71.9
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, Engineer's
Report, November 2004, Prepared by CH2MHill, Table 3-12.
While the city is taking steps to encourage water conservation, the development pattern and
population distribution will also affect the amount of water consumption. The population of
Richmond County is expected to increase from 200,075 persons in 2005 to 219,913 persons
by 2030. This growth, combined with additional demands from Fort Gordon, means average
annual water demands are expected to increase. To meet projected water demands in the
future, the expansion of Highland A venue WTP is underway which will assure sustained
operational capacity of 60-mgd in addition to the new Hicks WTP 15-mgd first phase. The
Hicks WTP and the James B. Messerly WPCP expansions will be completed as planned
when system demands are projected to need the additional capacity.
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Projected Wastewater Flows
A consulting firm, CH2MHill, prepared the Master Plan 2000 for Water and Wastewater
Systems in Augusta. The Plan included projections of wastewater flows to the year 2020.
Factors considered in projecting wastewater flows included population projections and the
proportion of water accounts connected to the wastewater system. The population
projections for the city indicate that much of the growth will occur in the Spirit and Little
Spirit Creek drainage basins. The proportion of residences and businesses connected to the
system is expected to increase as new residences and businesses are added and as some
portion of existing residents connect to the system. Table C-9, reprinted from CH2MHill's
Engineer's Report, presents the sewered population, percentage change m sewered
population, the projected wastewater flows, and the maximum month flows. The maximum
month flows are based on the historical relationship between annual average flows and
maximum month flow at the J.B. Messerly WPCP, as well as the expected relationship at
Spirit Creek after the completion of the major III improvements in its collection system.
Table C-9
Wastewater Flows, 2003 to 2025
Augusta-Richmond County
Total WPCP Flows 2003 2010 2020 2025
Sewered Population 149,683 169,938 182,576 191,008
Percent Change 13.53% 7.44% 4.62%
Average Annual Flow (mgd) 38.02 40.34 42.89 44.62
Max. Month Flow (mgd) 46.33 49.21 52.33 54.44
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004,
Engineer's Report, November 2004, Prepared by CH2MHill, Table 4-4.
Water and Waste
Water System Improvements
The Master Plan 2000 includes a ten-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the city's
water and sewerage systems. Projects are to be financed by scheduled debt issues in 2000,
2002, 2005 and 2008. The projects include a mix of improvements to water treatment
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facilities, the water distribution system, the wastewater treatment plants, the wastewater
conveyance system, and system-wide projects. Table C-I0 summarized the source and use
of estimated funds for the recommended CIP.
Table C-I0
10 Year Capital Improvement Plan - Cost Estimates
Water & Wastewater Systems
Augusta-Richmond County
Recommended
Improvements
Cost
Estimate
2000 Bonds
Cost
Estimate
2002 Funds
Cost
Estimate
2005 Funds
Cost
Estimate
2008 Funds
Water Treatment
Facilities
$28,655,000
$57,829,000
$38,500,000
$ 2,000,000
Water Distribution
System
19,789,000
14,739,000
13,700,000
1,500,000
Water Treatment
Plants
8,867,800
33,100,000
15,200,000
Wastewater
Conveyance System
9,322,000
41,219,200
20,000,000
4,200,000
System- Wide
Projects
5,895,000
7,345,000
7,200,000
2,100,000
10-Year Capital
Improvement Plan
$90,127,000
$130,000,000
$112,500,000
$25,000,000
SOURCE:
Engineer's Report, Augusta Utilities Department, Water and Sewerage
Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, Appendix C and Engineer's Report,
Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, Appendix D.
NOTE: All estimated costs in 2002 dollars.
The City sold revenue bonds in the year 2000 to finance the first three years (2001-2003) of
the CIP. The CIP to be financed with the Series 2002 bonds is summarized in Table C-ll.
The CIP provides for upgrades and development of the water treatment and distribution
system, wastewater conveyance, and wastewater treatment facilities. For the water system
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the CIP provides for significant improvements to the Highland A venue WTP, improvements
to the water distribution system, and the construction of a new water treatment plant. The
new water treatment plant is located on a site near the intersection of Tobacco Road and
Mike Padgett Highway. For the wastewater system, the CIP provides for additional
improvements to the Messerly WPCP and expansions and extensions of the wastewater
conveyance system.
Table C-ll
Series 2002 Bond Pro.iects: Summary of Estimated Cost
Augusta-Richmond County
Recommended Improvements Estimated Cost
Water Treatment Facilities $57,829,000
Water Distribution System $14,739,000
Wastewater Treatment Plants $8,867,800
Wastewater Conveyance System $41,219,000
System-Wide Projects $7,345,000
Total System $130,000,000
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, Engineer's
Report, June 13, 2002, Prepared by CH2MHiII, Table 5-1
The Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 will be used to fund the next phase of
the Department's 10-year CIP initiated in 2000. Construction associated with the 2004
Programs will be completed in 2009. The 5-year CIP to be financed with the Series 2004
bonds is summarized in Table C-12. The CIP will provide for upgrades and development of
the water treatment and distribution system, wastewater conveyance, and wastewater
facilities.
For the water system, the Highland Avenue WTP expansion is underway. The expansion of
the plant started last year, November 2006 and will be completed in June 2009. The addition
of a new filtration building and general upgrades will increase its treatment plant's daily
production from 45 million to 60 million gallons. For the wastewater system, the CIP
provides design and construction to the James B. Messerly WPCP and expansions and
extensions of the wastewater conveyance system. Improvements to the wastewater
conveyance system include interceptor line upgrades, expansiOn and extensions,
infiltration/inflow reduction, and extending service to a number ofunsewered pockets.
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Table C-12
Series 2004 Bond Projects: Summary of Estimated Cost
AU2usta-Richmond County
Recommended Improvements Estimated Cost
Water Treatment Facilities $38,300,000
Water Distribution System $17,455,000
Wastewater Treatment Plants $55,751,000
Wastewater Conveyance System $56,084,000
System-Wide Projects $22,010,000
Total System $189,600,000
Source: Augusta, GA - Water & Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, Engineer's
Report, November 2004 Prepared bv CH2MHiII. Table 5-1
STORMW A TER MANAGEMENT
Damaging floods in recent years highlighted the need for improvements to the storm water
drainage system and changes to local development ordinances. All of the major drainage
basins have been the focus of engineering studies in recent years. Projects resulting from the
studies have included new retention facilities, channel improvements, upgrades to drainage
pipes and installation of new bridges and culverts. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is
completing the Regional Flood Control Feasibility Study. This study will include
recommended structural and non-structural drainage improvement projects in the following
basins: Rae's Creek, Rocky Creek, the Augusta Canal and Phinizy Swamp.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Augusta-Richmond County landfill is in compliance with Georgia Solid Waste
Management Act of 1990, and all applicable federal and state rules and regulations. The
facility is operating under the 1998 Solid Waste Management Plan that will be updated in
2008 for the next ten years. The new plan will include an updated profile of the solid waste
management system and facilities and identify projects and initiatives to be implemented
over the next 10 years.
LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
A SPLOST -funded new 90,000 square foot headquarters library is currently in the final
planning stages. It will be situated across from the current building, along James Brown
Boulevard, between Greene and Telfair Streets. Land has been acquired and some
demolition of existing structures has already been accomplished. The new library plans to be
fully operational by June 2010. The use of the existing building at 902 Greene Street has not
been finally determined.
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A few years ago the Greater Augusta Arts Council commissioned a study regarding the
construction of a new performing arts center. The Performing Arts Center Study,
recommended construction of a multi-purpose facility on a site near the riverfront between
Seventh and Eighth Streets. The center would include a 2,000-seat theater with a main floor,
a mezzanine and a balcony, and a separate 400-seat theater with fully equipped stage for
smaller productions. At the time the study was completed, the center was estimated to cost
approximately $55 million. Funding was to come from both the public and private sectors.
Though nor funded to date, the project is considered a needed project by many in the
community. It may well be considered for funding in the next SPLOST round.
HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Augusta's hospitals and health care institutions are constantly planning and implementing
projects to address current and future needs. Within the last couple of years, MCG opened a
new Allied Health Sciences Building ($37 million) and a Cancer Research Center ($54
million). MCG is in the process of designing a new 59,000 square-foot outpatient cancer
center. Work on the $31.0 million project will begin in the summer of 2008 and, when
completed, will consolidate cancer services in one location. It represents the first of several
projects to be financed with $135.0 million in bonds recently approved by the board ofMCG
Health, Inc.
MCG is also in the process of updating its campus master plan. Preliminary plans call for a
new school of dentistry, additional research and biotechnical facilities, additional parking and
off-campus student housing. Final plans for these and other facilities depend in part of
decisions that have yet to be made regarding the expansion of medical education facilities
and programs throughout the university system.
University Hospital is constructing a 199,000 square-foot cardiovascular center as part of an
$84.0 million expansion/renovation project. When completed in early 2009, the project will
consolidate heart patient rooms, the cardiovascular intensive care unit, catheterization labs
and operating rooms in one location. Doctor's Hospital just started a $55.0 million
renovation project. The project will remake the hospital entrance and lobby, add a 24-bed
intensive care unit, add 24 private rooms and renovate the Joseph M. Still Burn Center. The
project is scheduled for completion in 2010.
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HISTORY OF AUGUSTA
The Creek Indians were the first documented inhabitants of what is now Augusta and
Richmond County. The first Europeans to visit the area were members of an expedition led
by the Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto, around 1540. The area around Augusta was
settled by English fur traders just prior to the city's founding in 1736. One of these early
settlements, known as St. Paul's Parish, was settled mainly by people from Virginia and
North Carolina.
In 1736, British General James Edward Oglethorpe had surveyor Noble Jones layout the first
forty lots for what would become Augusta. In taking this action, Oglethorpe was motivated
in part by a desire to control the fur trade, which was already flourishing at Fort Moore on
the South Carolina side of the Savannah River. Named in honor of Princess Augusta, wife of
the Prince of the Wales, the city developed as a trade center (fur, tobacco, cotton) and
gateway for new settlers heading west to other parts of Georgia.
Richmond County, one of the eight original counties in Georgia, was formed from St. Paul's
Parish in 1777. The county was named in honor of the Duke of Richmond, Charles Lenos, a
friend of some of the settlers in America. Columbia and McDuffie Counties were later
formed from parts of Richmond County. During the American Revolution, the British used
Augusta as a communications center. When Light Horse Harry Lee captured Augusta in
1781, the British had to relinquish their claim to most of Georgia. Augusta then served as the
capital of Georgia from 1785 to 1795.
Tobacco was the dominant cash crop in the early years of the county. The invention of the
cotton gin made cotton a more profitable crop than tobacco. Eli Whitney, the inventor of the
cotton gin, built one of his early prototypes on Rocky Creek in the county. By 1820, the
Augusta area was the terminus for riverboats, barges, wagon trains, and traders carrying
staples and produce to be shipped to overseas markets.
During the Antebellum period, area residents began to realize the importance of processing
and manufacturing goods made from cotton and other crops. In 1834, John Schley located a
factory, called Belleville, on Butler Creek. In the same year, William Schley, George Schley,
and Daniel Cook built Richmond Factory on Spirit Creek. In 1845, the Augusta Canal was
constructed through the western part of the city to handle barge traffic and provide a power
source for industry. By 1850 two flourmills and one textile mill were located on the canal.
The development of the steam locomotive engine fostered the creation of the Georgia
Railroad Company in 1833 and the construction of a railroad line from Augusta to Athens.
Additional railroad lines were built in the following years.
The canal, the mills and other industries in the Augusta area were important to the
Confederate war effort. The Confederate Powderworks, said to be the largest munitions
factory in the world, stretched for some two miles along the canal bank. An ornate chimney
stands as the sole remnant of the powderworks complex. General William T. Sherman's
"March to the Sea" in November 1864 avoided a well-fortified Augusta, thereby sparing the
area serious damage.
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Following the war, the canal was enlarged and several new textile mills were constructed on
its banks. In addition to the mills, brick factories, lumber mills, railroad shops and related
businesses were started in Augusta. Several new banks, warehouses and wharves also were
constructed in the postwar years. The culmination of this period of industrial expansion was
the designation of Augusta as the "Lowell of the South", and the presentation of an industrial
exposition in the city in 1888.
While Augusta developed as a manufacturing center following the war, the rest of Richmond
County remained agrarian. There were several communities within the county -
Summerville, Bath, Blythe, Mt. Enon, Gracewood, and Hephzibah - but none approached
Augusta in size or population. Incorporated in 1861, Summerville developed as a winter
resort area for wealthy northerners. Many local residents also had summer homes in the
community. Summerville became a part of the city of Augusta in 1911. Bath was settled
around 1800 by Presbyterians from neighboring Burke County. At about the same time, Mt.
Enon was settled as a Baptist village. The first Baptist College in the state was established
there in 1807. The Gracewood community developed with the construction of the Augusta
Southern Railroad.
Historically, Augusta had developed from the banks of the Savannah River outward to the
south and west. This same pattern of development continued at the turn of the century. In
1885 the trustees of Paine Institute secured the Douglas estate in Woodlawn for the present
site of Paine College. With the construction of the Bon Air Hotel and the Partridge Inn,
Augusta became a winter resort for corporate executives and heads of state. New residential
development took place in various locations around town. The medical complex, located
southwest of Georgia moved to the former site of the Orphan Asylum in 1913.
Several military camps were located in the Augusta area during this period, thereby
continuing the community's long-time support for the military. In 1898, Camp Dyer was
established in Turpin Hill and Camp McKenzie was developed at Wheeless Station. Camp
Wheeler was located near Lake Aumond in 1914, and Camp Hancock was constructed in the
vicinity of present-day Daniel Field in 1917. In 1928, Camp Lenwood was established on
the site of what is now the Charlie Norwood V A Medical Center (formerly the V A Uptown
Division).
Following the Great Depression, Augusta and Richmond County played an important role in
World War II. Army personnel and equipment were assigned to Daniel Field. In 1942, the
Forrest-Ricker Hotel was converted into an army hospital, and Camp (later Fort) Gordon was
established in south Richmond County. An airfield for the training of army pilots was
constructed on the site of what is now Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field. The Augusta
Arsenal - now the site of Augusta State University - served as a prisoner-of-war camp and
produced bombsights and other lens instruments for the war effort.
Several postwar developments served to expand Augusta and Richmond County's role as the
center of a growing metropolitan area. The construction of Clarks Hill Dam and Reservoir
on the Savannah River (c. 1945-50), the development of the Savannah River Plant (now
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Savannah River Site) in Aiken and Barnwell Counties, South Carolina (c. 1951-53), and the
establishment of Fort Gordon as a permanent military facility (c. 1956) contributed to
population growth and economic development.
In addition, the medical complex continued to develop near downtown Augusta. The
complex now includes the Medical College of Georgia, Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital
(c. 1956), MCG Sydenstricker Wing (c. 1979), University Hospital (c. 1970), Veterans
Administration Hospital (c. 1980) Walton Rehabilitation Hospital (c. 1989-90) and Select
Specialty Hospital (2006).
Transportation improvements and the development of industrial parks and sites resulted in
new manufacturing facilities in Richmond County. The county is now home to a variety of
manufacturing facilities producing both durable and non-durable goods. The major
categories of products include food, textiles, apparel, lumber, paper, printing, transportation
equipment, chemicals, and stone, clay and glass products.
HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND DISTRICTS
There are currently eight (8) National Register Historic Districts in Augusta, encompassing
approximately 6,200 properties. Thirty-four (34) properties are listed individually on the
National Register. These districts and properties represent many aspects of Augusta's history
and include the central business district, industrial facilities, urban neighborhoods,
institutional buildings, and rural resources. They reflect the significant contributions made
by statesmen, businessmen, religious leaders, ethnic groups, racial minorities, and ordinary
citizens to the history and development of the community. Collectively the districts are
significant in such areas as architecture, commerce, community planning, education,
engineering, industry, landscape architecture, military, politics/government, religion, and
transportation. Table HR-l provides summary information on the National Register Historic
Districts in Augusta.
Three areas - Downtown, Summerville and Olde Town - have also been designated as local
historic districts under the city's historic preservation ordinance. The ordinance specifies that
the Historic Preservation Commission review work affecting the exterior appearance of any
property in a local historic district prior to a building permit being issued. The objective of
the design review requirement is to protect the integrity of designated historic properties and
ensure that new development is compatible with the district's historic character. In addition
to the districts, six individual properties have been designated as historic under the local
ordinance. Table HR-2 lists the districts and properties designated under the local ordinance.
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Table HR-l
National Register Historic Districts
Augusta-Richmond County
Number of Resources/ Dates(s) Listed in National
Name Properties (Approximate) Register
May 27, 1971;
Augusta Canal 15 May 18, 1976; and Dec. 22,
1977 (Nat. Landmark)
Pinched Gut (Olde Town) 700 March 6, 1980
Augusta Downtown* 700 June 11, 2004
Summerville 2,000 May 22, 1980
Laney- Walker North 500 September 5, 1985
Harrisburg- West End 1,187 June 7, 1990
Sand Hills 335 July 9, 1997
Bethlehem 754 December 1, 1997
*Note: The Downtown National Register Historic District combined the previously-
listed Broad Street and Greene Street National Register Districts, along with other
downtown historic resources, into a single district.
There are many historic resources in Augusta despite the changes the community has
undergone over the years. Historic Augusta, Inc. maintains a file containing survey cards on
approximately 2,000 historic buildings in the former city of Augusta. The survey cards
represent work completed during the 1960s and 1970s by volunteers from the Junior League
of Augusta, historic preservation consultants, and staff of the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission. The survey formed the basis for several National Register
nominations during the 1970s. The number of documented resources increased dramatically
during the 1980s and 1990s as additional surveys were completed and more properties were
listed in the National Register. African-American resources were surveyed and the work
resulted in the listing of three minority neighborhoods - Laney-Walker, Sand Hills and
Bethlehem - in the National Register.
A separate survey completed by a historic preservation consultant in 1989 identified another
277 historic properties in unincorporated Richmond County, Hephzibah and Blythe. Of this
total 49 are located in Hephzibah, 31 in Blythe, and the remainder are scattered throughout
the county (now part of the city). Building examples survive from every period of the
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county's history and reflect such architectural styles as Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic
Revival, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Neo-Classical, Bungalow, Craftsman, Tudor and
Art Moderne. The majority of the structures are houses dating from the late nineteenth and
early twentieth centuries. The Augusta-Richmond County Historic Preservation Plan (1991)
contains more detailed information on historic resource surveys completed on Augusta and
Richmond County.
Table HR-2
Local Historic Districts and Properties*
Augusta-Richmond County
Name Number of Original Date
Properties Designated
Local Historic Districts
Downtown District 1,300 June 6, 1994
Summerville District 1,435 Dec. 19, 1994;
Oct. 5, 1999
Olde Town 500 Feb. 20, 2007
Local Historic Properties
Christ Episcopal Church, 1902 Greene St 1 April 4, 1994
Trinity C.M.E. Church, 818 Eighth St, 1 Oct. 18, 1993
Bath Presbyterian Church, Bath-Edie Road 1 Dec. 15, 1992
Liberty United Methodist Church, Liberty Church Rd 1 Dec. 18, 1992
Seclusaval- Windsor Spring, Windsor Spring Rd 1 Dec. 15, 1992
Mattox Property, Windsor Spring Rd 1 Sept. 5, 1995
*Note - Except for the Olde Town Historic District, all of the local designations were
completed prior to consolidation and re-adopted by the Augusta Commission following
consolidation.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The earliest know human inhabitants of the region now known as Richmond County came
into the area approximately 11,500 years ago, towards the end of the last Ice Age. European
settlers began to enter the area in the early eighteenth century. Over the 11,500 years, humans
have left a substantial material record of their lives. The study of this material record forms
the basis of archaeology and the basic unit of this record is the archaeological site. To date,
there have been 1,122 archaeological sites recorded in Richmond County (University of
Georgia, Department of Anthropology, 2008). Archaeological sites in Richmond County can
range from locations where hunters manufactured stone tools 11,500 years ago to small late
nineteenth/early twentieth century farmsteads.
Archaeological sites, like historic buildings, are considered cultural resources and, if they
meet eligibility requirements set forth in the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), are
listed in the National Register of Historic Places as historic properties. Unlike historic
buildings, however, archaeological sites are not always evident to the untrained eye. While
some archaeological sites have obvious above ground indicators such as earth mounds, or
chimney remnants, most consist of artifacts (object made or modified by humans such as
stone tool, pottery, bottle glass) and features (post holes, trash pits, stone hearths, human
burials, etc.) that are underground.
How do you know if an area contains an archaeological site? The only sure way to know is to
have a professional archaeologist sample, or survey, the area. There are, however, some
general criteria you can apply to help prioritize areas. Prehistoric (Indian) sites are most
commonly located near water sources such as streams, springs, or lime sinks. Historic
(Euro/Afro-American) sites are commonly located close to old/historic roads. Both
prehistoric and historic sites are generally located on level to gently sloping ground and on
well-drained soils. Previous disturbance can also affect a location's potential to contain
archaeological sites. For example, road/utilities right-of-way has usually been subjected to
heavy disturbance and is not likely to contain any intact archaeological deposits. Cultivation,
however, does not necessarily destroy archaeological sites and does not, by itself, indicate a
low potential area. Such criteria, even when developed into a formal predictive model, should
only be used as a tool at the most basic planning level. Hiring a professional
archaeologist/consultant is an effective way of streamlining the compliance process and
insuring that archaeological resources are being treated according to the law.
While cultural resources work is most often done in response to Section 106 of the NHP A,
meaning that there is some federal involvement (i.e., federal funds, permits, etc.), it is
important to remember that there are also state laws to consider. Official Code of Georgia
Annotated (OCGA) 12-3-621 states that a person who is not operating under Section 106
must have written landowner permission to conduct archaeology on private property and
must provide notification to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Other
code sections apply more generally to human remains, but are relevant because of the
possibility of discovering such remains at archaeological sites. OCGA 31-21-6 requires
notification of local law enforcement upon the discovery of human remains. If law
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enforcement determines that it is not a crime scene, DNR is notified of the discovery. OCGA
36-72-1 addresses development on property where a known cemetery is located.
Key points to remember when considering archaeology in development and compliance:
. Humans have been in the area now known as Richmond County for at least 11,500
years, so the potential for finding evidence of past human activity (i.e., archaeological
sites) is generally high.
. Unlike historic buildings, archaeological sites often have no above ground
components that would indicate their presence.
. While factors such as distance to water and/or old roads, slope, soil drainage, and
previous disturbance can help prioritize areas of archaeological concern, the only sure
way to know whether an area contains archaeological sites is to conduct an
archaeological survey.
. Most archaeology is done in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHP A) and regulations implementing that act (36 CFR Part 800).
These laws insure that projects receiving federal funds (CDBG/EIP grants, FDIC
loans, etc) or requiring federal permits (e.g., Section 404 of Clean Water Act) take
affects to archaeological resources into account.
. In addition to federal laws, there are state laws to consider as well. Official Code of
Georgia Annotated (OCGA) 12-3-621 requires written landowner permission and
DNR notification of intent to conduct non-Section 106 archaeology on private
property. OCGA 31-21-6 requires notification of local law enforcement upon
discovery or disturbance of human remains. OCGA 36-72-1 addresses development
on property where a known cemetery is located.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES
Historic preservation in Augusta is marked by awide variety of activities. From preparation
of National Register nominations, to rehabilitation of historic buildings, to participation in
historic preservation programs, individuals and organizations are interested in preserving the
past and at the same time make it a part of the city's future. Beginning with the first historic
resource surveys in the 1930s and the preservation of some notable structures in the 1940s,
the local historic preservation movement has grown to the point where it is now an integral
part of neighborhood revitalization, economic development and tourism. What follows is a
summary of the historic preservation activities in recent years.
Survey and Nomination
Historic resource surveys document the age, condition and important characteristics of
historic structures and sites, and provide a context or picture of how a community developed
over time. As noted in the previous section, historic resource surveys have been completed
on a number of occasions in the past with the help of many individuals and organizations.
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Surveys do need to be updated periodically in order to document changes in the condition or
status of resources.
Nomination and listing of individual properties or districts in the National Register of
Historic Places, Georgia Register of Historic Places, or as local historic property or district is
a related activity that has generated much involvement over the years. Property owners, non-
profit organizations, neighborhood associations, local government and many others have
supported property and district nominations over the years. Listing in the National Register
and the Georgia Register brings recognition to properties and makes owner/investors eligible
to apply for tax credits and local property tax abatement when substantial rehabilitation work
is completed on such properties. National Register listing also affords properties a measure
of protection when projects are undertaken that involve federal loans, grants, licenses or
permits. Designation under the city's historic preservation ordinance triggers a local design
review process whenever changes to the exterior of a historic property are proposed.
Property Restoration
Restoration is the process of returning a historic property to its original state (i.e. how it
appeared at the time of its construction) or to its condition at some known point in its history.
This is different from rehabilitation, which involves fixing up a property for a more
contemporary use. Historic preservation in Augusta first focused on the restoration of
notable structures. The Daughters of the American Revolution purchased the George Walton
House (Meadow Garden) in 1895 to preserve the residence of one of the signers of the
Declaration ofIndependence. Meadow Garden remains in use today as a house museum.
In 1947, the Richmond County Historical Society was founded in order to help restore what
is now known as the Ezekiel Harris House. The city purchased the property in 1984 and
subsequently made improvements to the house, caretaker's cottage and grounds of the
property. Historic Augusta, Inc. now manages the house museum on behalf of the city. In
1987, the city purchased the Old Government House (c. 1801), rehabilitated the property, and
makes it available for both public and private functions. In the spring of 1991 the city
purchased the Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson and leased it for use by Historic Augusta.
The property was restored with a combination of public and private funds and re-opened in
2001 as a house museum. The Joseph R. Lamar House, which is located next door to the
Wilson Home, has also been restored and houses a gift shop and the offices of Historic
Augusta. The Lamar House is also available for rental for small gatherings. Historic Augusta,
Inc. owns both the Wilson Home and the Lamar House.
Delta House, Inc. purchased the home of noted black educator Lucy Craft Laney. During the
early 1990s the house was restored and a community meeting room was constructed on the
property. Today, the Lucy C. Laney House and Museum is home to artifacts related to Ms.
Laney's life, and hosts computer classes for children, art exhibits and community meetings.
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Property Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse
Property rehabilitation and reuse is another integral part of historic preservation in Augusta.
Every day property owners and investors rehabilitate historic structures for use as homes,
apartments, offices, and retail establishments. Examples of these private projects are found
throughout downtown Augusta and in several neighborhoods. Most such projects are
privately financed, but some owners also take advantage of rehabilitation tax credit and tax
abatement programs. For a number of years the city used Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds to finance a fac;:ade rehabilitation program. Over the last 25 years,
fac;:ade grants have helped finance the rehabilitation of approximately 160 historic
commercial and residential structures. In recent years non-profit organizations and local
authorities have started taking a more active role in the rehabilitation and reuse of historic
properties. Non-profits such as the Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corporation are
rehabilitating neglected structures for use as affordable housing. The Augusta Canal
Authority has completed several projects resulting in the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of
several structures in the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area.
Local Historic Preservation Programs
Organizations such as the Richmond County Historical Society and Historic Augusta were at
the forefront of the local preservation movement. The local governments were supportive of
these organizations and, as time went by, recognized that they themselves could playa more
direct role in historic preservation. In 1970, the Georgia General Assembly passed a
constitutional amendment authorizing the city of Augusta to establish historic preservation
zones in downtown Augusta. In the following year, the city council adopted a historic
preservation zone ordinance. The ordinance made it possible to overlay-historic preservation
zoning on the base zoning classification for qualifying properties in downtown Augusta.
Once historic preservation zoning was established, any material change in the exterior
appearance of a designated property was subject to review by a five-member board of
review. This local ordinance stayed in place for over two decades, but changes were
happening at the state level that would alter the way local historic preservation programs
were implemented across the state.
In 1980, the Georgia General Assembly enacted the "Georgia Historic Preservation Act".
This law established a uniform procedure for use by cities and counties in the state in
enacting local historic preservation ordinance. Among other things the state law established
the powers for a local historic preservation commission, the procedure for designation of
local historic properties and districts, and the process for carrying out design review
requirements. A couple of years after the state law passed, the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) published a model historic preservation ordinance for use by local
governments.
Augusta could have continued with its original historic preservation zone ordinance, as pre-
existing local ordinances were deemed valid under a provision in the 1980 state law.
However, by the late 1980s pressure was building to update the local ordinance and bring it
in line with state law. In 1990, city council appointed an ad hoc committee to review the
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entire matter and make a recommendation regarding the form and content ofthe local historic
preservation ordinance. The committee recommended that city council adopt a new
ordinance very similar to the SHPO model ordinance. The city council adopted the
ordinance in January 1992.
About the same time, the Richmond County Commission was taking steps to become more
directly involved in historic preservation. In May 1988, the county commission established a
nine-member historic sites' committee to identify properties within the then unincorporated
area of Richmond County that would be likely candidates for listing in the National Register.
Subsequently, Historic Augusta was awarded a contract to complete a survey of historic
resources in unincorporated Richmond County, Hephzibah and Blythe. The county
commission adopted a historic preservation ordinance of its own on March 20, 1990, and
appointed a five-member historic preservation commission on October 2, 1990. The county's
ordinance was also very similar to the model ordinance. In 1991, the city and county jointly
sponsored the development of the community's first historic preservation plan.
Today, the consolidated government's Historic Preservation Commission continues the work
started by its predecessors. The 12-member commission meets monthly to consider
applications for Certificate of Appropriateness, review ongoing preservation projects, and
discuss other matters of interest. The Commission has taken steps to raise community
awareness about historic preservation and works cooperatively with others to implement
preservation planning projects.
Participation in Preservation Programs
Augustans have long been involved in a variety of historic preservation programs. The
National Register of Historic Places is probably the most well known of the Federal
preservation programs. Participation in the program has resulted in the listing of eight
districts and 29 individual properties in the National Register. Additional districts have been
marked as potentially eligible for listing. Since the late 1970s, many local property owners
and investors have taken advantage of the Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
program. This program enables owner/investors to claim a tax credit for substantial
rehabilitation of income-producing historic properties. Property owners have also
participated in a state-level program that allows some property tax relief for historic
properties that are rehabilitated.
Because Augusta routinely receives federal grant funds for expenditure on community
development and transportation projects, it is subject to the requirements of Section 106 of
the National Historic Preservation Act. Section 106 mandates that the State Historic
Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation be afforded an
opportunity to review and comment on the impact of federally-funded projects on properties
listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register. The goal of the review process is to
avoid or mitigate any adverse impacts on historic resources. Participation in this program
helps avoid adverse impacts on some historic properties, ensures that new construction is
compatible with existing resources, and results in archive-quality documentation for historic
properties demolished as a part of larger projects.
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The community has participated in the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program for
approximately 20 years. This federal program recognizes communities that establish historic
preservation ordinances and programs that meet certain standards. As a CLG, Augusta
receives technical assistance on preservation issues, is part of a nationwide network of local
governments involved in preservation, and is eligible to apply for a special set-aside of
preservation planning grant funds. The former city of Augusta was designated a CLG in
May 1987, and the former county in March 1991. The consolidated government achieved the
designation in 1997.
The community has also taken advantage of historic preservation grant programs. Over the
last 15 years, grant awards under the U. S. Department of the Interior's Historic Preservation
Fund (HPF) Program have funded a variety of preservation planning projects. Examples
include historic resource surveys, a draft local historic preservation ordinance, the Augusta-
Richmond County Historic Preservation Plan, National Register nominations, and design
guidelines for three historic districts - Bethlehem, Downtown and Olde Town. The
Summerville Neighborhood Association financed the development of the Summerville
Design Guidelines, and a HPF grant funded publication of the same. Property owners and
non-profit organizations have used the Heritage Grant Program to help finance the
stabilization and rehabilitation of selected historic properties in the city.
Historic Documents and Records
People and organizations have long taken action to record historic events and make sure that
the rich and varied of Augusta is maintained. Over the years monuments and markers have
been erected throughout the community to commemorate notable statesmen, events (e.g.
wars, natural disasters), educators, community leaders, religious leaders, and the location of
historic events and structures. A number of organizations and institutions are responsible for
the maintenance of historic documents, artifacts and records. These include the Augusta
Museum of History, Richmond County Historical Society, Historic Augusta, Inc., Augusta
Genealogical Society, and libraries at Augusta State University, Paine College and the East
Central Georgia Regional Library. In addition, a number of local ethnic organizations and
clubs work hard to preserve the rich and varied cultural history of Augusta and Richmond
County. Ethnic cultural and arts festivals provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to
learn more about local history and keep important traditions alive.
ASSESSMENT
Augusta-Richmond County is home to a wide range of cultural resources. Historic buildings,
sites and districts represent many aspects of Augusta's history and include the central
business district, industrial facilities, urban neighborhoods, African-American resources,
institutional buildings, and rural resources. They reflect the significant contributions made
by statesmen, businessmen, religious leaders, ethnic groups, racial minorities, and ordinary
citizens to the history and development of the community. The archaeological resources
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reflect the settlement patterns, lifestyles and customs of prehistoric and historic inhabitants of
present day Augusta-Richmond County.
Historic resource surveys document the age, condition and important characteristics of
historic structures and sites, and provide a context or picture of how a community developed
over time. Historic resource surveys have been completed on a number of occasions in the
past with the help of many individuals and organizations. There is a need to update and
consolidate the local historic resource surveys that are 20-30 years old. Most of the surveys
were completed prior to consolidation ofthe city and county. Updated surveys will document
changes in the condition or status of resources. As time goes by more resources qualify for
designation as historic properties. As a result, there is a need to establish procedures for the
ongoing identification, nomination and protection ofthese resources.
The community has made great strides in bringing recognition to Augusta's historic
properties, restoring and rehabilitating them, and making them a part of daily life. In spite of
these efforts, many resources continue to be threatened due to neglect, insensitive
rehabilitation or development pressures. Strategies are needed to encourage ordinary
maintenance and repair or the mothballing of more vacant buildings. The city's mothballing
ordinance has not been used very much by property owners. This need is especially evident
in downtown Augusta and some inner-city neighborhoods. More attention is also needed to
protect the remaining rural resources, many of which are located in areas where suburban
development is occurring.
Augusta residents and organizations participate in a wide variety of historic preservation
programs. This includes survey and nomination activities, the use of federal and state tax
credits in the rehabilitation of historic properties, historic preservation planning projects,
archaeological surveys, and documenting and maintaining historic artifacts and records. The
continued recognition of these efforts is an important way to ensure the continued
preservation ofthese resources and the cultural heritage ofthe community.
Finally, the local historic preservation plan, which dates from 1991, needs to be updated to
reflect the changes in Augusta's preservation activities and establish a comprehensive set of
goals for the future protection and enhancement of cultural resources in the city.
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INTRODUCTION
Physical characteristics and natural resources have played an important role in the
development of Augusta and Richmond County. Crops and timber have been produced from
local soils for many years. Fine kaolin and the raw materials for brick, tile and concrete
products are mined in the county. Water supplies from both deep wells and surface sources
have contributed to farming, domestic use, and commerce. The land and water also combine
to support a variety of plant and animal life.
As urban land use continues to spread throughout the city, interest is growing in striking a
balance between protecting natural resources and accommodating new urban development.
This chapter includes an inventory and assessment of local natural resources and outlines the
steps being taken to protect them. These resources include floodplains, soils, aquifers, water
recharge areas, watersheds, wetlands, prime agricultural and forestlands, and scenic views
and sites. Historic and archaeological resources are addressed in a separate chapter.
Included is an overview of the programs, policies, and development regulations used to
manage these natural resources in accordance with the desires of the public and to implement
the Comprehensive Plan.
AUGUSTA'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Augusta-Richmond County is located in east central Georgia next to the Savannah River.
The Savannah River separates Georgia from the neighboring state of South Carolina.
Adjoining counties include Columbia and McDuffie to the north and west and Burke and
Jefferson to the south. Richmond County occupies a land area of 207,386 acres, or 324.04
square miles, plus 2,823 acres (4.41 sq. mi.) of water area. Table N-l shows that Augusta
accounts for approximately 93% of the total acreage in the county. Richmond County
straddles the "Fall Line", a geologic boundary following the Appalachian Mountain range
from Alabama to New York. In Georgia and South Carolina the Fall Line separates the
Piedmont from the Coastal Plain. The Savannah River and its tributaries drain most of the
county.
Climate
Augusta-Richmond County has a relatively mild climate characterized by long hot summers
and short cool winters. Prevailing winds are from the southeast and southwest, bringing in
moist tropical air from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. In summer the average
temperature is 79 degrees, and the average daily high exceeds 90 degrees F in June, July and
August. In winter the average temperature is 47 degrees F, and the average daily minimum
temperature is 35 degrees. Total annual precipitation is 46 inches, with 23 inches falling in
April through September. Annual precipitation amounts have been below normal for the last
50 years. The average relative humidity in mid afternoon is about 50 percent. Humidity is
higher at night, and the average at dawn is about 90 percent.
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Table N-l
Land and Water Area, 2000
Richmond County, GA
Land
324.04
Area in Square Miles
Water
4.41
Persons per
Square Mile
Total
328.45
616.5
Richmond County
Augusta
Hephzibah
Blythe
302.13
19.36
2.54
4.35
0.06
0.06
306.48
19.42
2.55
646.0
200.4
280.4
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau ofthe Census, Census 2000 Summary File 1
Topography
Richmond County is situated in three major land resource areas: the Southern Piedmont, the
Carolina and Georgia Sand Hills, and the Southern Coastal Plain. The Southern Piedmont
covers the extreme northern part of the county and consists of broad to narrow ridgetops and
long irregular hillsides bisected by numerous small winding drainageways. The Carolina and
Georgia Sand Hills are located in the northern and western parts of the county and separate
the Southern Piedmont from the Southern Coastal Plain. The Southern Coastal Plain covers
the southern and southeastern parts of the county and is characterized by broad ridgetops and
hillsides extending to drainageways. Nearly level floodplains of the Savannah River are
located in the eastern and northern parts of the county and on the narrower basins of its
tributaries.
Elevations range between 100 and 140 feet along the Savannah River and 500 feet or more
on high ridges on Fort Gordon. More than half of the total land area has a slope of less than
5%, and more than 85% of the land has less than 10% slope. Less than 2% of the land area
has slope greater than 15%. The steepest slopes are found along Butler, Spirit and Little
Spirit Creeks. The majority of areas with steep slopes are either within floodplains, which
are regulated by local ordinance, or are located on Fort Gordon.
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING CRITERIA
In 1989, the Georgia General Assembly enacted the Georgia Planning Act. In the Planning
Act, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Environmental Protection Division was
charged with developing minimum standards and procedures for the protection of the
following natural resources: groundwater recharge areas, water supply watersheds, river
corridors, wetlands and mountains. The resulting Rules for Environmental Planning Criteria
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were codified at Chapter 391-3-16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. This chapter
includes information on these applicable resources, as well as other natural resources, located
in Augusta-Richmond County. Since there are no protected mountains or coastal resources in
or near Augusta-Richmond County, mountain and coastal resource protection are not
addressed in the comprehensive plan.
Overview of Water Resources
Water resources are a defining characteristic of Augusta and Richmond County and vital to
the community's future. The Savannah River is the most visible surface water resource. The
Savannah and its tributaries drain much of the county. Three creeks located in the Southern
Piedmont area of the county - Rock, Rae's, and Crane - drain the northwest part of the
county. Rocky, Butler, Spirit and Little Spirit Creeks drain the Sand Hills province,
consisting of a series of valleys and broad, level ridges. The remaining creeks - Sandy Run,
New Hope Branch and Rebecca Walker Creek, drain to McBean Creek on the Burke County
line. The Savannah River floodplain extends along the entire northeastern side of the county
and covers approximately 63 square miles. The river floodplain is relatively flat and includes
areas that are continuously wet and swampy (e.g. Phinizy Swamp) and areas that are subject
to periodic flooding.
Groundwater resources in Richmond County are found in two major aquifers: the Upper
Cretaceous and Basal Cretaceous aquifers. The Upper Cretaceous aquifer, the shallower of
the two reservoirs, is not extensively developed. Most of the groundwater used in the county
is pumped from the Basal Cretaceous aquifer. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources
classifies the Cretaceous aquifer as a significant groundwater recharge area.
In recent years, the city of Augusta has taken several steps to protect its water resources.
These steps include:
o Adoption of ordinances and regulations to protect aquifers and groundwater
recharge areas, water supply watersheds, and the Savannah River Corridor. These
ordinances were enacted in accordance with environmental standards established
by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. And mandated by the Georgia
Planning Act of 1989.
o Amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to increase restrictions
on developing within the 100-year floodplain of streams and rivers.
o Completed the Augusta Watershed Assessment. This two-year project identified
areas where surface water is affected by pollution and developed strategies for
protecting and improving water quality.
o Completed the Augusta-Central Savannah River Basin Source Water Assessment.
This two-year project evaluated the susceptibility of public water systems in the
river basin to draw water contaminated by identified sources at concentrations
that would pose a health concern. In addition to Augusta, other communities that
participated in the project included Columbia County, the City of Waynesboro,
the City of Lincolnton, and Thomson-McDuffie County.
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1:1 Implementation of water and sewer system improvement projects. Bond-financed
projects that will impact water quality and quantity include providing sewer
service to unsewered areas, upgrading and expanding water and wastewater
treatment facilities, upgrading existing wastewater interceptor lines, and
infiltration/inflow reductions in the wastewater collection system.
1:1 Completed water quality monitoring related to the development of Augusta's
Water Protection Plan. The resulting baseline data will be useful in measuring the
effectiveness of measures taken to improve water quality.
1:1 Developed and implemented a Community Greenspace Program in accordance
with Sec. 36-22-1 et seq. of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Adopted by
the Augusta Commission in November 2000, and updated in October 2002, the
Greenspace Program is designed to preserve up to 20% of the city's land area as
greenspace. Areas targeted for protection include lands along the Savannah
River, within Phinizy Swamp, and adjacent to local creeks and streams.
Aquifer and Groundwater Recharge Areas
Aquifers are soils or rocks in which groundwater is stored. Aquifers vary widely in size and
depth and are used for drinking water, irrigation, and manufacturing processes. Recharge is
the process by which precipitation infiltrates soil and rock to add to the volume of water
stored in aquifers. A recharge area is any portion of the earth's surface where water
infiltrates into the ground to replenish an aquifer
The two major aquifers in Augusta-Richmond County are the Upper Cretaceous and Basal
Cretaceous aquifers. The Upper Cretaceous aquifer is the shallower of the two reservoirs,
and is not extensively developed. Most of the groundwater used in the city is pumped from
the Basal Cretaceous aquifer. The recharge area for the Cretaceous aquifer covers the
majority of Richmond County, and is classified as a significant groundwater recharge area by
the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. According to DNR's Ground-Water Pollution
Susceptibility Map of Georgia, Hydrologic Atlas 20, some of the recharge area has a high
susceptibility to pollution and some has a medium susceptibility to pollution.
At the present time, groundwater availability in the aquifers is still good. However, DNR is
concerned about the stress placed on the aquifers and has urged the city to pursue surface
water as an alternative source of supply for drinking water. A new surface water treatment
facility has been constructed and placed into service, enabling the city to reduce the use of
groundwater in the water system.
In October 1998 the Augusta Commission adopted a Groundwater Recharge Area Protection
Ordinance in accordance with the state Rules for Environmental Planning Criteria. The
objectives of the ordinance are:
1. Protect groundwater quality by restricting land uses that generate, use or store
dangerous pollutants in recharge areas;
2. Protect groundwater quality by limiting the density of development; and
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3. Protect groundwater quality by ensuring that any development that occurs
within the recharge area shall have no adverse effect on groundwater quality.
The ordinance established the Groundwater Recharge Area District that coincides with the
Cretaceous aquifer recharge area. Within the district, no building permit, site plan or
subdivision plan will be approved unless it is in compliance with the groundwater protection
standards. The standards that apply throughout the district include the following:
o New hazardous waste treatment or disposal facilities are prohibited.
o New waste disposal facilities must have synthetic liners and leachate collection
systems.
o New facilities involving the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials
shall take place on an impermeable surface having an approved spill and leak
collection system.
o New above-ground chemical or petroleum storage tanks larger than 660 gallons
must have a secondary containment of 110% of the volume of the tank or 110%
of the volume ofthe largest tank in a cluster of tanks.
Additional standards apply depending on whether the affected site within the district has a
low, medium or high susceptibility to pollution. The requirements are as follows:
Recharge Areas with Low Susceptibility to Pollution
o New agricultural waste impoundment sites larger than 50 acre-feet must be lined.
o Any new home served by septic tank/drain field system must be approved by the
Richmond County Health Department and must have a lot that is at least 110% of
the minimum lot size required by Table MT -1 of the Department of Human
Resource's Manual for On-site Sewage Management Systems.
o Any new manufactured home park served by a septic tank/drain field system must
be approved by the Richmond County Health Department and must have a lot or
space that is at least 110% of the minimum lot or space size required by Table
MT-2 of the Department of Human Resource's Manual for On-Site Sewage
Management Systems.
Recharge Areas with Medium Susceptibility to Pollution
o New agricultural waste impoundment sites larger than 15 acre-feet must be lined.
o Any new home served by septic tank/drain field system must be approved by the
Richmond County Health Department and must have a lot that is at least 125% of
the minimum lot size required by Table MT -1 of the Department of Human
Resource's Manual for On-site Sewage Management Systems.
o A new manufactured home park served by a septic tank/drain field system must
be approved by the Richmond County Health Department and must have a lot or
space that is at least 125% of the minimum lot or space size required by Table
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MT -2 of the Department of Human Resource's Manual for On-Site Sewage
Management Systems.
Recharge Areas with High Susceptibility to Pollution
lJ All new agricultural waste impoundment sites must be lined.
lJ Any new home served by septic tank/drain field system must be approved by the
Richmond County Health Department and must have a lot that is at least 150% of
the minimum lot size required by Table MT -1 of the Department of Human
Resource's Manual for On-site Sewage Management Systems.
lJ Any new manufactured home park served by a septic tank/drain field system must
be approved by the Richmond County Health Department and must have a lot or
space that is at least 150% of the minimum lot or space size required by Table
MT-2 of the Department of Human Resource's Manual for On-Site Sewage
Management Systems.
lJ Spray irrigation of wastewater or the land spreading of wastewater sludge must be
approved by DNR.
lJ Permanent storm water infiltration basins are prohibited.
lJ New wastewater treatment basins (except for mining settling basins) must have an
impermeable liner and be approved by DNR.
To date, the primary impact of the Groundwater Recharge Ordinance has been on the
minimum lot size for homes (stick-built or manufactured) with septic tanks and located in
agricultural zones. Prior to enactment of the ordinance the minimum lot size for any new
home served by a septic tank/drain field, and located in an Agricultural Zone, was 16,000
square feet (20,000 sq. ft. for a flagpole lot). The new minimum lot size requirements vary,
depending on the soil type, slope of the lot, and level of pollution susceptibility, but the
overall effect is that the minimum lot size has increased to an average of 37,500 square feet
(.86 acre).
In addition to the Groundwater Recharge Area Protection Ordinance, Augusta continues to
implement other projects to protect groundwater and recharge areas:
lJ Identification and removal of storm water contributions to the sanitary sewer
collection systems.
lJ Implementation of infiltration/inflow reductions in the sanitary sewer collection
systems.
lJ Extending sanitary sewer service to unsewered subdivisions.
lJ Extending sanitary sewer service to growth areas.
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Wetlands
Under the Clean Water Act, the term wetlands means "those areas that are inundated or
saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and
that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for
life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and
similar areas." (EPA Regulations at 40 CFR 230.3) Wetlands are important to both the
environment and the economy. Wetlands provide a wide range of benefits that include
habitat, support of commercial and recreational fisheries, reduction of flood damages, and
abatement of water pollution.
In Augusta-Richmond County wetlands are located adjacent to the Savannah River, the
Augusta Canal, and the major creeks and tributaries that drain the county. The largest
concentration of wetlands is found in the Phinizy Swamp, the large floodplain of the
Savannah River located on the east side of the county. Local wetlands provide a habitat for
native plants and animals, provide a place for migrating birds to rest and feed, absorb and
slow floodwaters, and filter pollutants before they reach the Savannah River and other water
bodies. The Phinizy Swamp is being used to educate children and adults . about the important
functions of wetlands and the need to protect and preserve them.
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that more than half of the
original wetlands in the continental United States have been drained and converted to other
uses. Common human activities that degrade wetlands include hydrologic alterations,
pollution inputs, and vegetation damage. Examples of hydrologic alterations include:
o Deposition of fill material for development.
o Drainage of development, farming and mosquito controls.
o Dredging and stream channelization for navigation, development and flood
control.
o Diking and damming to form ponds and lakes.
o Diversion of flow to or from wetlands
o Addition of impervious surfaces in the watershed, thereby increasing water and
pollutant runoff into wetlands.
Examples of pollutants that degrade wetlands include sediment, fertilizer, human sewage,
animal waste, pesticides, and heavy metals. Wetland plants are susceptible to degradation
from hydrological changes, pollution inputs, grazing by domestic animals, and the
introduction of nonnative plants. Storms and droughts are examples of natural activities that
can damage wetlands.
The city of Augusta, in cooperation with residents, developers, environmental organizations,
educators, and others, participates in a variety of programs to protect wetlands and improve
water quality. The types of active programs include the monitoring and assessment of water
quality, permitting, TMDLs, and public outreach/education.
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Monitoring/Assessment - Monitoring and assessment of water quality on local creeks was an
integral part of the recently-completed Augusta Watershed Assessment. As part of the
project, Parsons Engineering Science, Inc. and CSRA Laboratories installed eight (8) water
quality monitoring stations throughout the county. At least one monitoring station was
located on each of the major creeks. These stations monitor flow, temperature, rainfall and
chemical composition of the creeks. Additionally, Parsons conducted biological monitoring
within the creek watersheds. Assessment of the monitoring data pinpointed water quality
issues in each of the creeks. The monitoring stations will remain and be used by the Augusta
Utilities Department to track future changes in water quality.
Permitting - The City of Augusta participates in the major permitting programs of the Clean
Water Act including the following:
Clean Water Act Section 404 - Section 404 establishes program to regulate
the discharge of dredged and fill material into waters of the United States,
including wetlands. Activities that are regulated include fills for development,
water resource projects (such as dams and levees), infrastructure development
(such as highways and airports), and conversion of wetlands to uplands for
farming and forestry. Augusta's land subdivision and site plan regulations
require applicants to delineate affected wetlands on all submittals, and to
provide evidence that a Section 404 permit has been issued by the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers, prior to approval of any development plan or site plan.
NPDES Permit - As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls
water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into
waters of the United States. Examples of regulated point sources include
industrial and municipal wastewater treatment systems that discharge directly
to surface waters. The city of Augusta participates in this program, which is
administered at the state level by the Georgia DNR Environmental Protection
Division (EPD). The City holds valid NPDES Permits for both the Messerly
and Spirit Creek wastewater treatment plants.
Georgia EPD currently requires municipalities with population generally over 100,000 to
obtain an NPDES permit to operate a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).
Augusta has an MS4 permit for a program to reduce nonpoint source pollution and monitor
water quality. The MS4 permit mandates a minimum of six control measures:
o Public education and outreach
o Public participation/involvement
o Illicit discharge detection and elimination
o Construction site runoff
o Post-construction runoff control
o Pollution prevention/good housekeeping
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The stormwater management program must be phased In over the initial 5-year permit
period.
TMDLs - A TMDL or Total Maximum Daily Load is a calculation of the maximum amount
of a pollutant that a water body can receive and still meet water quality standards, and an
allocation of that amount to the pollutant's sources. The state of Georgia has a court-
mandated schedule for development of TMDLs that is the most aggressive in the country.
TMDL Implementation Plans for Rocky and McBean Creeks with the help of the CSRA
Regional Development Center. The implementation plans identify regulatory and non-
regulatory measures designed to reduce fecal coliform levels in the two creeks. Augusta's
Watershed Assessment will be updated after existing NPDES Permits are renewed. The
resulting Watershed Protection Plan will address TMDL issues associated with streams in our
watershed.
Public OutreachlEducation - Watershed planning projects have afforded the city an
opportunity to increase public outreach and education regarding water quality and protection.
The Augusta Utilities Department newsletter and website provide information on a wide
variety of water related issues. An Enviroscape watershed model is used to teach children
about how a watershed works. Enviroscape demonstrations have been conducted at area
schools, the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and Fort Discovery. In cooperation with the
Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, the city sponsors tours of its constructed wetlands
project located within the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. The wetland cells serve to reduce the
nutrients and oxygen demand in Augusta's wastewater using bacteria, plants and soils. The
plants provide a place for the bacteria to break down the nutrients before the water is released
into Butler Creek.
As a follow-up to the Watershed Assessment, the city established the Watershed Roundtable,
a committee charged with continuing water resource planning and developing public
outreach initiatives. The Watershed Roundtable included representatives from government,
the private sector, non-profit organizations and environmental groups. While this group has
fallen into inactivity in the last couple of years, Augusta is considering ways to renew this
effort.
Water Supply Watersheds
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) defines a water supply watershed as
the area of land upstream of a governmentally owned public drinking water intake or water
supply reservoir. DNR has established minimum criteria for the protection of drinking water
watersheds. This protection is necessary for the enhancement of public health, safety and
welfare, as well as to assure that surface sources of drinking water are of high quality in order
to be treated to meet all State and Federal drinking water standards. Separate criteria have
been established for large watersheds (100+ square miles in the drainage basin) and small
watersheds (<100 square miles in the drainage basin).
The removal of vegetation and the introduction of paving for roads, parking lots, driveways
and other impervious services increase run-off on a site. This in turn increases erosion,
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flooding and sedimentation of water sources. The DNR criteria establish buffer zone
requirements adjacent to perennial streams and specify allowable impervious surface
densities adjacent to such streams. These requirements are designed to prevent intensive
development of a water supply watershed from contaminating a water source to a point
where it cannot be treated to meet drinking water standards.
Richmond County contains one large watershed and one small watershed. The Middle
Savannah River Watershed is the large watershed. The City of Augusta's water supply
comes from the Savannah River via the Augusta Canal. The Augusta Lock and Dam, located
on the canal approximately 4 miles above the raw water pumping station, controls water flow
into the canal.
The part of the Butler Creek Watershed above Butler Reservoir is the small watershed. The
watershed is located in northwest Richmond County, and a portion of Columbia County, and
covers approximately 15 square miles. The watershed drains to Butler Reservoir, which has
historically served as the source of water for Fort Gordon. The Fort is permitted to withdraw
5.4 MGD from the reservoir. The watershed is characterized by low-density residential
development, woodlands and scattered commercial uses. Since the opening of the Jimmie
Dyess Parkway in 1998, urban development has increased in the watershed area. Other
planned road improvement projects will no doubt increase development pressure. Fort
Gordon has recently entered into an agreement with Augusta to purchase water from the
Augusta Utilities Department for use on the Fort and to have Augusta transport the
wastewater from the Fort to Augusta's existing facilities for treatment. The Fort has
indicated that it wishes to retain the existing water withdrawal permit for other possible uses.
Augusta currently has in place several ordinances and programs to protect water supply
watersheds from pollution or alteration. This includes a group of land use and development
ordinances, as well as an ordinance that applies to the large Middle Savannah River
Watershed. A brief summary ofthe ordinances follows.
Water Supply Watershed Protection Ordinance - The purpose of this ordinance is to establish
measures to protect the quality and quantity of the surface water supply for the city. It
establishes a water supply watershed district covering an area within a seven (7) mile radius
of the city's water supply intake on the Augusta Canal (Savannah River). Within the district,
any new facilities that handle hazardous materials must perform their operations on
impermeable surfaces having spill and leak collection systems. The Augusta Commission
adopted the ordinance in October 1998 to comply with Georgia DNR's Part V environmental
standards.
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance - The purpose of this ordinance is to control
soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from land-disturbing activity. The ordinance
includes minimum requirements or best management practices (BMPs) for erosion and
sedimentation control, and establishes a process for the review and approval of Soil Erosion
and Sediment Control Plans. The ordinance also includes enforcement and penalty
provIsIons.
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Tree Ordinance - This ordinance, first enacted in 1992, provides standards for the protection
of trees located on public property, designates landmark trees, and establishes landscaping
standards that apply to the development of private property. A Tree Commission is charged
with reviewing and approving the Greenspace Plans submitted by private developers.
Among other things, the ordinance is designed to prevent soil erosion, retard storm water
runoff, and reduce the amount of impervious surfaces on development sites.
Other Ordinances and Regulations - Other ordinances and regulations that serve in part to
protect water resources include the City's zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, site plan
regulations, grading ordinance, flood damage prevention ordinance, and stormwater
management ordinance. Among other things, these ordinances and regulations limit the
types of land uses allowed in an area, restrict the amount of impervious surface on a lot,
require retention and detention facilities to control surface water runoff, and restrict
development within floodplains.
Protected River Corridor
The Savannah River is a protected river under the Georgia Mountain and River Corridor
Protection Act. The Savannah River is a unique resource and has played a central role in the
history and development of Augusta and surrounding communities. At Augusta the river
rolls over the fall line separating the Piedmont and Coastal Plain physiographic provinces.
The river supports a variety of plants, animals and wildlife and enhances the quality of life
for residents.
Floodways, floodplains and wetlands are the predominant land uses along the Savannah
River. The shallow waters at the fall line expose several small islands in the river just
upstream from downtown Augusta. Other land uses within the river corridor include part of
a stone quarry, part of the Augusta Canal, the Augusta Waterworks pumping station, part of
the Savannah River levee, and some single-family residences.
In 1994 the city adopted a River Corridor Protection Plan as an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan. The Protection Plan includes an overview of the river corridor, an
assessment of corridor protection measures and an implementation strategy. In 1998 the city
amended the zoning ordinance by establishing the Savannah River Corridor Protection
District. The river corridor protection district extends 100 feet horizontally from the river
bank. The existing natural vegetative buffer must be maintained within the district and new
land uses are limited to single-family residences (minimum 2-acre lot), agricultural and
timber production, wildlife and fisheries management, recreational uses, and some other
public facilities and utilities. Handling, receiving, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes
are prohibited in the district.
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ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENT ALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Floodplains
As a body of water (e.g. river, stream, or creek) erodes and deposits material, it may shift its
course and over a period of time build up a deposit of material in its valley bottom. This
deposited material takes the shape of a plain, called a floodplain, which forms at elevations
near that of the water's surface. About 25 percent of Richmond County (43,600 acres) is
comprised of floodplains, stream terraces, and inter-stream divides. According to Flood
Insurance Rates Maps / Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps published by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), floodplains are located within and adjacent to the
Savannah River and its tributaries (e.g. Rock, Rae's, Crane, Rocky, Butler, Spirit and
McBean Creeks). The 100-year flood also referred to as the "base flood" is defined as the
flood having a one percent probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
Congress established the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with the passage of the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The National Flood Insurance Program enables
property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance protection against losses
from flooding. The insurance is designed to provide an insurance alternative to disaster
assistance to meet the escalating cost of repairing damage to buildings and their contents
caused by floods. The NFIP was broadened and modified with the passage of the Flood
Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and other legislative measures. The program is administered
by the Federal Insurance Administration, a division of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA).
Participation in the NFIP is based on an agreement between local communities and the
federal government. Basically, if a community adopts and enforces measures to reduce future
flood risks to new construction in special flood hazard areas, the federal government makes
flood insurance available within the community as a financial protection against flood losses
which do occur.
Augusta has participated in the NFIP for approximately 35 years. The city also has Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance that is based on FEMA's model ordinance. The ordinance
requires anyone who wants to grade, fill, erect a structure, or otherwise develop in a
floodplain to obtain a permit before starting any land disturbance or construction. The
ordinance includes specific standards for development in floodplains and requires the filing
of an Elevation Certificate before the city issues a certificate of occupancy. A group of maps
delineate the applicable areas in the city susceptible to flooding during the 100-year and 500-
year design floods. The maps are the basis for determining the areas regulated by the Flood
Damage Prevention Ordinance.
The flood ordinance is amended on occasion to conform to new federal regulations, to
correct deficiencies, and to address new issues. Area-wide flooding caused by tropical
downpours in October 1990 is one event that triggered ordinance revisions in recent years.
Some of the recent ordinance amendments include:
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o Separating the floodway fringe into two areas, the upper floodway fringe and the
lower floodway fringe. No encroachments, structures, or fill are permitted in the
lower floodway fringe unless an engineer certifies that the encroachments will not
trigger a rise in the base flood elevation.
o Manufacture homes must meet all the requirements for new construction,
including elevation and anchoring.
o New construction or substantial improvement of any structure or manufactured
home located in a Special Flood Hazard Area shall have the lowest floor elevated
at least three (3) feet above the base flood elevation.
The city has also developed a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the Flood
Hazard Mitigation Plan is to assess flood risks and to articulate a comprehensive strategy for
implementing flood mitigation activities. The plan outlines the risks associated with
flooding, describes the existing conditions in Augusta, describes existing mitigation
programs and activities, and presents a list of recommended mitigation strategies and
activities.
Having a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan makes the city eligible to apply for Flood Mitigation
Assistance (FMA) Grants from FEMA. FMA project grants are an integral part of the city's
strategy to purchase property with a history of repeat damage from floods. Since 2000, the
city has purchased a total of 12 homes in the vicinity of Rae's and Rocky Creeks. FMA
grants have funded 75 percent of the cost of the buyouts, with state (15%) and local (10%)
government funds accounting for the rest. The Augusta Emergency Management Agency is
also developing a data base of additional properties with repetitive flood losses. The data
base will be used to target additional properties for acquisition, and to identify flooding
problems that can be corrected by local storm drainage improvements.
Soils
Soils in Richmond County are grouped into eight (8) associations. A soil association is a
landscape that has a distinctive proportional pattern of soils. A soil association usually
consists of one or more major soils, for which it is named, and at least one minor soil. Soils
in one association may also occur in another, but in a different pattern.
Soils on ridgetops and hillsides of the Southern Piedmont: well-drained soils on very gently
sloping and sloping ridgetops and hillsides. Slopes range from 2 to 15 percent. The soils
have a loamy surface layer and predominantly firm clayey or loamy subsoil.
1. Georgeville- W edowee - Very gently sloping to sloping, well drained soils that have a
loamy surface layer and predominantly firm clayey or loamy subsoil. Moderate
permeability limits the use of these soils for septic tanks absorption fields. These soils
account for 3 percent of all soils and are found in the northeastern part ofthe county. The
areas are a combination of woods, residential subdivisions, shopping centers and
industry.
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Soils on ridgetops and hillsides ofthe Sand Hills: well-drained and excessively drained soils
on very gently sloping and gently sloping ridgetops and hillsides. Slopes range from 1 to 10
percent. The soils have a thick sandy surface layer and friable loamy subsoil and others that
are sandy throughout.
2. Troup -Lake land - Very gently sloping and gently sloping, well drained soils that have a
thick sandy surface layer and friable loamy subsoil and excessively drained soils that are
loose and sandy throughout. These soils are well suited to most urban uses. These soils
account for 27 percent of all soils and are scattered throughout the central and southern
parts of the county. The areas are a combination of urban land uses and woodlands.
3. Troup - Vaucluse - Ailey - Very gently sloping and gently sloping, well drained soils that
have a predominantly sandy surface layer and friable or mostly firm and brittle loamy
subsoil. These soils are well suited to most urban uses. These soils account for 17
percent of all soils and are scattered throughout the northern part of the county. The
areas are a combination of urban land uses and woodlands.
Soils on ridgetops and hillsides of the Southern Coast Plain: well-drained soils on nearly
level to gently sloping ridgetops and hillsides. Slopes range from 0 to 8 percent.. The soils
have a predominantly sandy surface layer and friable loamy subsoil.
4. Orangeburg-Lucy-Dothan - Nearly level to gently sloping, well drained soils that have a
predominantly sandy surface layer and friable loamy subsoil. These soils account for
about 13 percent of all soils and are found in the south central part of the county. Areas
are used mainly for farming and woodlands.
Soils on hillsides of the Sand Hills and Southern Coastal Plain: well-drained soils on strongly
sloping and moderately steep hillsides. Slopes range from 8 to 17 percent. The soils have a
sandy surface layer and friable or mostly firm and brittle loamy subsoil.
5. Troup-Vaucluse-Ailey - Strongly sloping and moderately steep, well drained soils that
have a sandy surface layer and friable or most firm and brittle subsoil. These soils are
poorly suited for farming and only moderately suited for wood crops and must urban
uses. These soils account for about 14 percent of all soils and are located across the
southern part of the county.
Soils on/near Floodplains: poorly drained soils that are nearly level. Soils have a loamy
surface layer and friable loamy or firm clayey subsoil.
6. Riverview-Chewacla-Chastain - Nearly level, well drained and somewhat poorly drained
soils that are friable throughout and poorly drained soils that have a loamy surface layer
and firm clayey subsoil. These soils are located in the floodplains of the Savannah River
in the eastern part of the county. They comprise about II percent of the county.
Primarily wooded, this association does have areas that are used for cultivated crops or
pasture. There is considerable industrial and residential development in areas protected
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by the Savannah River levee. Clay has been mined for the manufacture of bricks, and the
excavated areas are filled with water.
7. Bibb-Osier - Nearly level, poorly drained, predominantly loamy soils that are friable and
sandy soils that are loose. These soils are located on floodplains of the major tributaries
of the Savannah River and account for 9 percent of all soils. Major tributaries include the
following creeks: Rae's, Rocky, Butler, Spirit, Little Spirit and McBean. Primarily
wooded, this association is poorly suited for farming and urban uses.
8. Dogue-Goldsboro-Roanoke - Nearly level, moderately well drained and poorly drained
soils that have a loamy surface layer and friable loamy or firm clayey subsoil. These
soils are located on stream terraces and low-lying uplands adjacent to flood plains. They
comprise about 6 percent of all soils and are found primarily in the northeastern part of
the county. This association includes a mix of urban development, industry, wooded
areas, and swampland.
Agricultural and Forest Land
The Georgia County Guide classified 12,439 acres as non-forestry farmland in 2002 or 6.0 %
of the land in Richmond County. This total represents a 22.0% reduction from the 15,919
acres ofland in farms in 1997. In 2002 there were 140 farms in the county, compared to133
in 1997. The average farm size was 89 acres and the median size was 46 acres. Crops
include corn, soybeans and peanuts. Commodities include forestry, dairy, beef cows and
ornamental horticulture. The county ranked 135th within the state for acres of harvested
cropland. The 2,541 acres of harvested cropland is down 65.9% from 7,462 acres reported in
1997.
In 2004, 111,200 acres in Richmond County were classified as forested or 53.6% of the
entire county. Of this total 93,700 acres are owned by private entities, 13,300 acres by the
Federal government (Fort Gordon), and 4,300 acres by the state of Georgia. The breakdown
of major forest groups is Loblolly-short leaf pine - 34,100 acres, Oak-Gum-Cypress - 29,900
acres, Oak-Hickory - 23,100 acres, Oak-pine - 12,700 acres, and Long-leaf slash pine -
5,300 acres. Much of the forested land is undeveloped at the present time. Outside of Fort
Gordon, forestlands in the county are subject to more intense development.
As Richmond County continues to grow, the remaining farmland and forestland will come
under more development pressure. A number of local development regulations help to
minimize the impact of proposed land use changes. These include zoning restrictions on
allowable densities, landscaping requirements for commercial development, and soil erosion
and sediment control requirements. Augusta-Richmond County also has in place regulations
for the protection of wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, water supply watersheds, and the
Savannah River corridor. These regulations were adopted in compliance with the Georgia
Department of Natural Resources, Rules for Environmental Planning Criteria.
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Plant and Animal Habitat
Richmond County is home to several plants and one animal (an invertebrate) classified as
endangered, threatened, unusual or rare. Four of the plants are listed as "candidates" for
federal protection under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. One plant, the Sweet Pitcher
Plant, has "partial status", meaning that the plant is federally protected in only a portion of
the species' range. All projects that require a direct federal approval, permit, grant, loan or
loan guarantee must comply with provisions of the Endangered Species Act. This includes
consulting with the Department of the Interior to avoid adverse impacts on endangered
speCIes.
Table N-2
State and Federally Protected Plants and Animals
Richmond County, GA
Federal Status State Status
Plants:
. Georgia Aster Candidate None
. Atlantic White-cedar None Rare
. Pink Ladyslipper None Unusual
. Shoals Spider lily Candidate Endangered
. Indian Olive None Threatened
. Sweet Pitcher Plant Partial Status Endangered
. Ocmulgee Skullcap Candidate Threatened
. Silky Camellia None Rare
. Pickering Morning-glory Candidate Threatened
Animals:
. Pigtoe Mussel None Endangered
Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Protection Division
Endangered: In danger of extinction throughout all parts of its range
Threatened: Likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future throughout all or
parts of its range
Candidate: Listing is warranted but immediate listing is precluded due to other priorities
Rare: May not be endangered or threatened but which should be protected because of its
scarcity
Unusual: Deserving special consideration such as plants that may be subject to
commercial exploitation
Some plants are protected solely under provisions of the Georgia Wildflower Preservation
Act of 1973. The act authorizes rules for the collection, transport, sale and listing of protected
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plants. The Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEP A) requires that impacts to protected
species be addressed for all projects on state-owned lands and for all municipal or county
projects if funded half or more by state funds, or by a state grant of more than $250,000.
MAJOR PARKS, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AREAS
Richmond County has several conservation, recreation and natural areas. Following is a
brief description of the major natural attractions within the county. Additional information
can be found in the Cultural Resources and Community Facilities chapters.
Savannah River
The Savannah River is an exceptional resource that has had a tremendous impact on the
history and development of the community. The stretch of the river adjacent to Augusta and
Richmond County is one of the more unique parts of the waterway. It is just upstream from
the city where the river rolls over the fall line separating the Piedmont and Coastal Plain
physiographic provinces. The shallow waters at the fall line served as a river crossing for
centuries, and have characteristics that are in sharp contrast to the deeper, navigable reaches
downstream. This change in the river's environment allows it to support a variety of plants,
animals, and wildlife, and gives residents a greater appreciation of the natural environment.
Over the years, a number of archaeological sites have been identified in the area, many of
which are located in the floodplains and swamps near the river corridor.
Augusta Canal
The Augusta Canal is a man-made resource located adjacent to the Savannah River in
Richmond and Columbia Counties. The canal is owned by the city of Augusta, and overseen
by the Augusta Canal Authority. Its functions as a water supply source and flood-control
mechanism are the responsibility of the Augusta Utilities Department. Columbia County
leases the parcel of land at the headgates that contains the lock keeper's cottage and vintage
recreation structures and maintains this area as Savannah Rapids Park.
The canal was designated a National Historic Landmark (1977), a Regionally Important
Resource (Georgia-1994), and a National Heritage Area (U. S. Congress-1996). National
Heritage Area designation recognizes the canal as a treasure of national significance,
spotlights Augusta on national tourist maps, and makes technical assistance and resources
available through the National Park Service.
Constructed in 1845, and enlarged in 1876, the Augusta Canal is among the nation's best
examples of a 19th century industrial canal system. When first built the canal's three main
functions were to provide water power for industry, waterborne transportation for
commodities (e.g. cotton), and a source of water for the community. Today, the canal
continues to provide water power for electrical generation and to power the pumps at the
city's raw water pumping station. The canal provides residents and visitors with a variety of
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recreational opportunities, including hiking, boating, bicycling and fishing. There are scenic
views of the Savannah River and several historic structures adjoining the canal.
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area
This 1,500-acre, state-owned cypress wetland is located in east Augusta approximately two
miles south of downtown. The wildlife management area is owned by the Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) and managed by the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources. It was created as a result of a compromise brokered with environmental agencies
to allow construction of Bobby Jones Expressway through the swamp. GDOT agreed to
purchase and preserve the acreage in exchange for approval of the road project by the U. S.
Fish and Wildlife Service and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. The expressway
extension, which opened in the summer of 1998, bisects the wildlife management area.
The wildlife management area is home to over 100 species of waterfowl, and a variety of
wildlife that includes deer, alligators, bald eagles, bobcat, beaver, snakes, and panthers.
Permitted public use activities include hunting (archery only), fishing, hiking, and bird
watching. Access points are located off of Gravel Pit Road and from a half-mile long gravel
road behind the Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Merry Brickyard ponds border
the wildlife management area on one side and the 1,100-acre Phinizy Swamp Nature Park on
another.
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
This 1,100-acre nature park is located south of the Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management
Area and adjacent to the Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Nature Park is owned
by the city of Augusta and managed by the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy - a
nonprofit educational organization. Like the wildlife management area, the Swamp Park is
home to a variety of plant and animal life coexisting in an ancient wetland area. The mission
of the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy is to promote environmental stewardship
through education, research, land conservation and public outreach. The Academy has
established partnerships with area school systems and has offers classes, tours and workshops
at the Nature Park. A typical monthly calendar of events includes a tour of the park, a family
bike tour, a "waterfowl" walk, and a clean-up day. The park offers endless opportunities for
learning, volunteering, and working with others to promote environmental stewardship.
Included within the park is an innovative sewage treatment system where semi-treated
wastewater from the Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant flows into a series on man-made
wetland cells. There microbes and bacteria break down harmful waste products and the
cleansed water then flows back into Butler Creek on its way to the Savannah River. The
constructed wetlands clean municipal wastewater, provide habitat for plants and wildlife, and
serve as a learning environment for park visitors. The Academy has plans for improvements
at the Nature Park including construction of a research facility, visitor's center, and extension
of the Floodplain Boardwalk. The Academy is also finalizing an agreement with GDOT and
GA DNR to incorporate part of the Phinizy Swamp WMA into its education programs.
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Merry Brickyard Ponds
Merry Brickyard Ponds is a semi-public fishing area located immediately north of the
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area. The ponds are actually a series of strip mines
that nature has transformed into a nationally known waterfowl habitat. The ponds lie among
3,100 acres owned by Merry Land Properties, Inc., which still has active clay mining leases
on parts ofthe site.
Plans have been made to transform much of the area into new uses that will include a
wetland mitigation bank. A wetlands mitigation bank offers credits to developers whose
projects disrupt sensitive natural areas elsewhere. A developer can "buy" land in a mitigation
bank to offset losses of wetlands elsewhere. The result is the preservation and restoration of
large habitats such as the Brickyard Ponds. What the owners envision is the gradual
transition of the ponds from a fishing resource to more of a conservation resource. While
there will be fishing for many years to come, some ponds will be drained, filled and planted
with trees to foster more diversity in the ecosystem.
Spirit Creek Education Forest
Spirit Creek Education Forest is 570 acres of wetlands, planted loblolly pine and bottomland
hardwoods located in the midst of urban development in south Richmond County. The
Georgia Forestry Commission owns and maintains the property.
Spirit Creek Educational Forest is a working forest. This means that forest management
methods are used to maximize the potential of the land for various goals; timber production,
wildlife habitat, water quality, and educational opportunities. The goal of all education
programs is to teach conservation, which means the wise use of natural resources. The
Forestry Commission offers a number of educational programs and activities on-site
including the following:
. A self-guided interpretive trail through a tupelo swamp on a handicapped-
accessible boardwalk
· An arboretum displaying native trees and ecosystems of Georgia
. Interpretive nature trails
. Fields displaying three different stages of a sandhill natural succession and the
wildlife inhabiting the sites
· Soil investigation studies and wetland habitat and quality studies
· Experimental wooden bridge
. Timber management practices of thinning, harvesting and regeneration
. A prescribed burning demonstration
. Wildlife management
. Solar Powered Pavilion
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AIR QUALITY
Air quality is an issue in communities throughout the country, including Augusta. Air
pollution has a direct impact on public health and well being. It also has implications for
economic development, transportation, and the quality of life in communities.
Ozone, the main ingredient of smog, is a serious air quality problem. Even at low levels
ozone can have a number of effects on the respiratory system. Ozone is a gas that occurs
both in the Earth's upper atmosphere and at ground level. Ozone can be good or bad,
depending on where it is found. Ozone occurs naturally in the Earth's upper atmosphere - 10
to 30 miles above the Earth's surface - where it shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet
rays.
In the Earth's lower atmosphere, near ground level, ozone is formed when pollutants emitted
by cars, power plants, chemical plants, and other sources react chemically in the presence of
sunlight. Ozone pollution is a concern during the summer months when the weather
conditions needed to form ground-level ozone - lots of sun and hot temperatures - normally
occur.
Particulate matter (PM) is another type of air pollutant. Particulate matter is any material that
exists as solid or liquid in the atmosphere. Particulate matter may be in the form of fly ash,
soot, dust, fog, fumes or other materials. Particulate matter causes irritation and damage to
the respiratory system. This can result in difficulty breathing, induce bronchitis and aggravate
existing respiratory disease. Exposure to particulates impacts individuals with chronic
pulmonary or cardiovascular disease, people with influenza or asthma, children and elderly
persons.
Data indicate that the Augusta area has an ozone problem. The EPD has had a permanent
ozone monitoring station in Augusta since 1989. The station is located at Bayvale
Elementary School in south Augusta. In recent years, ozone levels recorded at the station
have exceeded allowable standards on several occasions. Under the Federal Clean Air Act
Amendments, violations occur when 8-hour ozone averages exceed 0.085 parts per million.
Data recorded by EPD at a monitoring station located at Bayvale Elementary School indicate
that ozone levels in Augusta have exceeded the 8-hour standard, on varying numbers of days,
for several years (see chart below).
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Days Exceeding 8-Hour Ozone Standard
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As part of the Fall Line Air Quality Study (F AQS), a second monitoring station was
established in the Augusta area. This station was located near Riverside Elementary School
in Columbia County while the F AQS was conducted between 2000 and 2004. Air quality
data collected at this location confirmed the ozone levels recorded at the EPD site. The data
from F AQS monitoring sites across the state also indicate that Augusta's air quality problems
are due in part to regional factors. EPD officials believe that solutions to air quality
problems in Augusta will come from a combination of local initiatives and control measures
at the state and federal levels.
Communities that exceed the federal air quality standards for ozone and / or fine particulate
matter are subject to being designated as non-attainment areas by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EP A). Non-attainment designation has implications for economic
development and transportation in the city. Under non-attainment, new or expanding
industry that generates emissions would be subject to EPA's New Source Review program.
The program requires that new plants and major modifications of existing plants obtain a
permit before construction, which will be issued only if the new plant or major modification
includes pollution control measures that reflect the best technology available.
Under the Clean Air Act, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in non-attainment
areas must demonstrate through the transportation conformity process that planned
transportation investments, strategies and programs, taken as a whole, have air quality
impacts consistent with the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP), and that emissions do
not exceed the SIP targets for emissions from mobile sources. Transportation conformity is
essentially a way to ensure that Federal funding and approval are given to those
transportation activities that are consistent with air quality goals. If the Augusta area's
transportation plan, program, or an individual project does not meet conformity,
transportation officials have the following options:
o Modify the plan, program, or project to offset the expected emissions
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o Work with the Georgia EPD to modify the SIP to offset the plan, program, or
project emissions
Should the modifications not be achieved, and if a conformity determination cannot be made
within certain time frames after amending the SIP, conformity lapses and no new
transportation projects may advance until a new conformity determination can be made.
During a conformity lapse, FHW A and FT A can only make approvals on grants for projects
that are exempt from the conformity process, such as safety projects, and transportation
control measures included in an approved SIP.
While Augusta has avoided non-attainment designation to date, recent changes to air quality
standards for fine particulate matter, and pending changes to the ozone standards, have
increased the likelihood of such a designation as early as the year 2009. In September 2006,
EP A issued revised air quality standards for fine particulate matter. Currently, fine particulate
matter readings at the Augusta area air quality monitoring sites do not exceed the new 24-
hour standard, but do exceed the new annual standard. Proactive steps must be taken to avoid
a trend of violations of the fine particulate matter standards. Of equal concern are pending
changes to the ozone standards. On July 11, 2007, EPA proposed changes to the ozone
standards. Based on the current monitoring data for the years 2003 - 2006, the Augusta area
would be in violation of the proposed ozone standards. According to EP A, the final revised
air quality standard for ozone will be issued by March 12,2008.
In the past decade, local stakeholders have taken proactive steps to address air quality issues.
Among the initiatives taken are the following:
. Air Ouality Task Force 0998-2000) - A task force created by the Augusta Metro
Chamber of Commerce to work with state and federal officials to ensure that the
Augusta area meets federal air quality standards. The task force was comprised of
business leaders, transportation planners, real estate developers, environmentalists,
and government officials. The task force met periodically to review air quality data,
discuss the ramifications of nonattainment designation and talk the impact of
potential control measures on air quality. In the fall of 1999, the AQTF joined forces
with similar groups in Macon and Columbus to pursue completion of a detailed study
of air quality in the three "Fall Line" cities. Funding of the Fall Line Air Quality
Study resulted, in part, from the work of the task force.
· Fall Line Air Ouality Study (FAOS) - A four-year study (2000-2004) for assessing
urban and regional air pollution, identifying the sources of pollutants and pollutant
precursors, and recommending solutions to realized and potential poor air quality in
the Augusta, Macon, and Columbus metropolitan areas. The F AQS primarily
addressed ground-level ozone but the results are designed to provide a better
understanding of the mechanisms contributing to other pollutants. The four primary
components of the project included: 1) enhanced monitoring; 2) emission inventory
development; 3) scenario modeling; and 4) analysis, assessment, and
recommendations.
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The Center for Urban and Regional Ecology (CURE) at Georgia Tech managed
implementation of the project under a contract with the Georgia Environmental
Protection Division. Other entities involved in the project include The Air Resources
Engineering Center (AREC) and the Southern Center for the Integrated Study of
Secondary Air Pollutants (SCISSAP). Project oversight was provided by the F AQS
Coordinating Council consisting of representatives from the Augusta, Macon, and
Columbus metropolitan areas, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Region IV, the U.S. Department of Defense and other stakeholders from
business and industry, environmental advocacy groups, and concerned citizens.
. Transportation Conformity Memorandum of Aereement - In the spring of 2002,
the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission entered into a memorandum of
agreement (MOA) with EP A, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal
Transit Administration, the South Carolina Department of Transportation and South
Carolina DHEC regarding interagency consultation procedures in South Carolina.
The memorandum of agreement spells out the criteria and procedures for the
determination of the conformity of transportation plans, programs and projects in
South Carolina areas designated as non-attainment or maintenance for national air
quality standards.
Interagency consultation is required by the Clean Air Act and entering into the MOA
was required because part of Aiken County is within the Augusta Regional
Transportation Study area. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is
the lead agency for transportation planning in the ARTS area. In January 2004, the
MOA was incorporated into the South Carolina State Implementation Plan for air
quality. The MOA is in the process of being revised at the present time (November-
December 2007) to conform to recent changes in the Clean Air Act.
· Ozone Earlv Action Compact (EAC) - In December 2002, the city of Augusta
entered into an Early Action Compact (EAC) with Georgia EPD and U. S. EPA. The
EAC is a Memorandum of Agreement for the express purpose of developing and
implementing an Early Action Plan (EAP) that will reduce ozone levels in the
Augusta area to maintain compliance with the 8-hour ozone standard. At about the
same time Augusta signed its EAC, Aiken County, South Carolina entered into a
separate Early Action Compact (EAC) with the South Carolina Department of Health
and Environmental Control and U. S. EPA. While not a signer of the Augusta EAC,
Columbia County, Georgia did attach a letter of support to the Augusta EAC.
The EACs represent a proactive effort to meet air quality standards sooner than
required (by December 31, 2007) under the 8-hour ozone implementation rule.
Among the potential benefits of participation in the EAC are the following:
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A positive impact on public health and the environment.
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Public health benefits will be realized by meeting the more stringent 8-
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Partnerships working together to implement local control strategies to
maintain clean air and provide public health protection.
Positive public reaction for voluntarily addressing air pollution problems
ahead of federal requirements.
Deferral of effective date of non-attainment designation thereby deferring
costly and potentially unnecessary requirements associated with non-
attainment. This includes deferral of New Source Review and
Transportation Conformity requirements.
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Since signing the EAC, the city of Augusta and Aiken County have worked with other
stakeholders to develop emission reduction control strategies and a public involvement
strategy that are part of Augusta's and Aiken County's Early Action Plans (EAP).
Emission reduction strategies in the Augusta EAP include a seasonal open burning ban
and a Stage I Vapor Recovery Program. Augusta and Aiken County were not on list of
ozone nonattainment areas issued by EP A in April 2004. However, both governments
decided to continue to be a part of the Early Action Compact. On December 31, 2004,
Georgia EPD forwarded the Augusta Early Action Plan for Air Quality to U.S. EPA.
On May 1,2005, a seasonal open burning ban took effect in Augusta for the first time.
The ban remains in effect through September 30, 2005. This ban, which is in effect
from May 1 - September 30 each year, is designed to limit open burning during the
hottest, sunniest time of the year when weather conditions can intensify air quality
problems. Columbia County, Georgia also has a seasonal open burning ban in place.
· Reeional Air Ouality Initiative - 2007- 08 - On Thursday, February 22, 2007, the
Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, in cooperation with the Georgia
Environmental Protection Division, Georgia Department of Transportation, and South
Carolina Department & Health and Environmental Control sponsored the first of a
series of meetings to develop a plan to improve air quality in the Augusta-Aiken
metro area. The meeting brought together a variety of interested parties together from
throughout the Augusta-Aiken metropolitan area that have a stake in air quality.
This latest initiative represents an effort to be proactive in addressing the possible
impacts of the revised fine particulate matter standards In trying to be proactive in
dealing with small particulate matter, a series of meetings with representatives of US
EP A, Department of Health and Environmental Control in SC and EPD in Georgia,
along Three more stakeholder meetings were held between March and August 2007.
Three smaller technical groups (Heavy-Duty Diesel, Policy and Regulatory, and
Education and Outreach) have been formed to identify proactive steps that can be
taken at the local and regional level to reduce the level of fine particulate matter in the
atmosphere. During the fall of2007, the technical groups held meetings of their own
to review potential control measures and initiatives that could be part of the regional
action plan for improving air quality.
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Based on feedback from the technical groups, stakeholders will be working together
to formulate an action plan to improve local air quality and ensure attainment with
current and future national ambient air quality standards. By providing strong
regional leadership, the Augusta-Aiken area will show U.S. EPA that area
stakeholders are serious about local measures to improve air quality and protect the
health and quality of life of their citizens. This cooperative, proactive approach may
also defend the region's economic interests if noted and taken into account during
future non-attainment designations. Not meeting the air quality standards impacts the
ability of communities to recruit new industries and is very costly to existing
industries that are considering major expansions.
GREENSP ACE PROGRAM
In November 2000 the city of Augusta adopted a Community Greenspace Program in
accordance with regulations in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Section 36-22-2 et
seq. The city's Greenspace Program was updated in the fall of 2002. The goal of the
program is to permanently preserve twenty percent (20%) of Augusta's land area as
greenspace. The Greenspace Program identifies areas for protection, including lands along
the Savannah River, within Phinizy Swamp, and along the major creeks (Butler, Rae's, Rock,
Rocky, Spirit and McBean). It lists the tools to preserve greenspace, including fee simple
acquisition, conservation easement acquisition, restrictive covenants, and negotiated or
privately-initiated easements or covenants. There are also a number of local ordinances that
protect lands along the river and creeks.
The Greenspace Program serves as the basis for the expenditure of funds (local, donated,
grants from the Georgia Greenspace Commission) for greenspace protection. Grants awarded
by the Georgia Greenspace Commission have been used to permanently protect land along
the Savannah River and parts of Butler and Spirit Creeks. Property owners have also donated
land to the program.
The objective of the program is to permanently protect land along the Savannah River and all
major creeks in the county. Greenspace along the river will include multi-use trails along the
Augusta Canal and the river levee from Columbia County to the New Savannah Bluff Lock
and Dam Recreational Area and the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, both located south of
downtown. The Butler Creek Greenway will extend for nine miles along the creek from
north of Deans Bridge Road to New Savannah Bluff. Connections to greenspace areas in
Columbia County and North Augusta, South Carolina are envisioned as part of the trail
network. In addition, local funds are being used by the Central Savannah River Land Trust to
market the program and to conduct negotiations with property owners.
The Central Savannah River Land Trust administers the Greenspace Program on behalf of
the city. The Land Trust is a non-profit organization capable of accepting donations of land
and conservation easements designed to permanently protect sensitive environmental
resources. A broad-based group of citizens and organizations are involved in the Greenspace
program. Among them are the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, the Augusta Canal
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Authority, Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, Sierra Club, the Nature Conservancy, the
Builders Association of Metro Augusta, Savannah Riverkeeper, the Georgia Forestry
Commission, and several neighborhood organizations.
ASSESSMENT
Augusta is blessed with natural resources that contribute to progress and enhance the quality
of life in the community. The local climate, soils, air quality, water resources, plant and
animal habitat, forests and park and recreation areas serve as attractors for new development.
As urban development continues it is important to protect natural resources and enlist public
support and participation in protection measures.
Fortunately, environmental stewardship is a goal of many in the community, not just the local
government. Educators and non-profit organizations teach children and adults about how the
natural environment works and methods to protect natural resources. Hands-on activities and
experiences are available at facilities such as the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and the Spirit
Creek Educational Forest. Business and industry support the work of environmental
organizations, participate in programs related to air and water quality assessment, and
comply with applicable environmental regulations in their own operations. Stakeholders as
diverse as farmers, hunters, bird watchers, and environmental engineers are working together
to protect our natural resources.
Groundwater Recharge Areas
The recharge area for the Cretaceous aquifer covers the majority of Augusta-Richmond
County, and is classified as a significant groundwater recharge area by the Georgia
Department of Natural Resources. In recent years, the city of Augusta has taken steps to
protect the aquifer from contamination and at the same time ensure public health. In response
to evidence of contamination in part of the aquifer, and to protect public health
Augusta has adopted a Groundwater Recharge Area Protection Ordinance in accordance with
the state Rules for Environmental Planning Criteria. The objectives of the ordinance are to
protect groundwater quality by restricting land uses that generate, use or store dangerous
pollutants in recharge areas, protect groundwater quality by limiting the density of
development; and protect groundwater quality by ensuring that any development that occurs
within the recharge area shall have no adverse effect on groundwater quality. To date, the
primary impact of the Groundwater Recharge Ordinance has been to increase minimum lot
size for homes (stick-built or manufactured) with septic tanks and located in agricultural
zones from 16,000/20,000 square feet to 37,500 square feet..
Augusta has also taken steps to reduce its reliance on groundwater as a source of drinking
water. Prior to consolidation, groundwater was the sole source of drinking water for residents
and businesses located in the southern part of the city. Since consolidation, an additional
surface water intake has been installed on the Savannah River and the Max N. Hicks Water
Treatment Plant has been constructed and placed into service. Surface water is now the
source of potable water for the vast majority of Augusta's water customers. Additional
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improvements are planned that will further reduce the reliance on groundwater sources. The
goal is to reduce reliance on groundwater sources to the point where groundwater is used
only as a back-up to surface water sources.
Wetlands
In Augusta-Richmond County wetlands are located adjacent to the Savannah River, the
Augusta Canal, and the major creeks and tributaries that drain the county. The largest
concentration of wetlands is found in the Phinizy Swamp, the large floodplain of the
Savannah River located on the east side of the city.
The city of Augusta, in cooperation with residents, developers, environmental organizations,
educators, and others, participates in a variety of programs to protect wetlands and improve
water quality. The types of active programs include the following:
· Monitoring and assessment of water quality,
. Participation in major federal permitting programs (Section 404 Permits, MS4Permit)
. Development of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plans for
impaired streams,
. Public Outreach and Education
Water Supply Watersheds
The Savannah River is the primary source of potable water for Augusta-Richmond County.
The city has several ordinances and programs in place to protect water supply watersheds
from pollution or alteration. This includes a water supply watershed protection ordinance
applicable to the Middle Savannah River Watershed and land use and development
ordinances designed to protect water quality and minimize pollution. The water supply
watershed ordinance was adopted in conformance with the state Rules for Environmental
Planning Criteria.
Other local ordinances and regulations in place include a soil erosion and sediment control
ordinance, a tree ordinance, zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, site plan regulations,
grading ordinance, flood damage prevention ordinance, and storm water management
ordinance.
To date a water supply watershed ordinance has not been adopted for the part of the Butler
Creek watershed above Butler Reservoir. This small watershed is located in northwest
Richmond County, and a portion of Columbia County, and covers approximately 15 square
miles. The watershed drains to Butler Reservoir, which has historically served as the source
of water for Fort Gordon. As an alternative to the ordinance, the city of Augusta and the
Department of the Army recently (2007) entered into an agreement for the city to provide
water and sewer service to Fort Gordon. This will eliminate the Fort's reliance on Butler
Creek for water.
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Protected River Corridor
Augusta's zoning ordinance includes restrictions on development within what is known as
the Savannah River Corridor Protection District. The river corridor protection district
extends 100 feet horizontally from the river bank. The existing natural vegetative buffer
must be maintained within the district and new land uses are limited to single-family
residences (minimum 2-acre lot), agricultural and timber production, wildlife and fisheries
management, recreational uses, and some other public facilities and utilities. Handling,
receiving, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes are prohibited in the district.
Floodplains
Floodplain management and protection measures in Augusta are consistent with those found
in other communities. The city has participated in the federal flood insurance program for
many years, and has a flood damage protection ordinance that is periodically updated to
conform to new federal regulations, to correct deficiencies, and to address new issues. The
city has also developed a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan that assesses flood risks in the
community and outlines a comprehensive strategy for implementing flood mitigation
activities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan has made it possible for the city to purchase property
with a history of repeat damage from floods.
Soils
Continued enforcement of the soil erosion and sediment control ordinance, including
implementation of best management practices, is the primary means of protecting soils.
Encouraging the development of more conservation subdivisions and the expansion of the
Community Greenspace Program are other measures that can be taken.
Other Significant Natural Resources
It is obvious that local residents and organizations care about the area's natural resources and
want to protect them from development pressures. This concern extends to agricultural and
forestland, plant and animal habitat, the identified parks, recreation and conservation areas
and to air quality. Some of the activities and programs that are / can be carried out to protect
these other significant natural resources include the following:
. Maintain and enhance the facilities and programs offered by the Phinizy Swamp
Nature Park and the Spirit Creek Educational Forest
. Expand the Community Greenspace Program
. Continue the development of a multi-use trail system that includes the Augusta
Canal National Heritage Area, the Butler Creek Greenway and other natural
resource areas
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. Continue to support and participate in education and outreach programs related to
protection of the air , water, soil, plant and animal habitats, and other natural
resources
. Continue the seasonal outdoor burning ban and participate in regional air quality
initiatives
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INTRODUCTION
Land use is at the heart of planning for the future of the city. The extent, timing, and location of new
development, or reuse of existing developed land, depend in large part on the factors covered in the
other chapters. Population change, economic development, community facilities, housing, the
transportation system, and natural and historic resources all impact land use.
This chapter summarizes existing land use and development patterns in Augusta and, in accordance with
state planning standards, highlights areas requiring special attention. It also describes and maps the
preliminary recommended "character areas" in the county. The character area format provides the
community with a framework for establishing the policies, strategies, projects, incentives and or
regulations to guide future development in a manner consistent with the city's vision. Note that while
the "character areas" were identified based on the definition in O.C.G.A. Chapter 110-12-1-.09,
the term "neighborhood area" is used throughout the text of the Comprehensive Plan in
describing each "character area." The change from "character area" to "neighborhood area" is
based on public input received during development of the Community Agenda.
LAND USE CATEGORIES
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs' (DCA) "Standards and Procedures for Local
Comprehensive Planning" includes a list of standard land use categories. The following section provides
an overview of the land use categories Augusta-Richmond County has opted to utilize in order to
inventory current land uses. A breakdown of current land uses in Augusta-Richmond County is also
included on the Existing Land Use map.
· Rural Residential - This category includes residential uses at a density of less than one unit per
acre. The majority ofthis acreage consists of single-family detached homes and manufactured homes
on relatively large lots, most of which are located in the extreme southern part of the city.
· Low-Density Urban Residential- This category includes residential uses at a density of one-to-six
units per acre. The majority of this acreage consists of single-family, detached houses clustered in
subdivisions located between major arterial highways and collector streets. Several older
neighborhoods contain high concentrations of historic single-family and duplex residential
structures. Manufactured homes comprise about 8% of the housing market and are located on
individtiallots and in manufactured home parks.
. High-Density Urban Residential - The bulk of the high-density residential land use is in apartment
complexes located in close proximity to major roads, shopping centers and entertainment facilities. It
also includes Augusta Housing Authority complexes scattered around the city.
. Professional Office - Professional offices are located in a variety of settings, including high-rise
office buildings, office parks, stand-alone structures, and converted residences. In Augusta they tend
to be concentrated near institutional uses, such as hospitals and government facilities, and in
suburban locations visible and accessible to the general public. The few high-rise office buildings in
Augusta are located downtown, in the mid-town medical complex and in the vicinity of the 1-520 /
Wheeler Road interchange.
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· Commercial - Commercial uses are concentrated in downtown Augusta, in strip centers and
individual lots on arterial streets, in shopping centers, and on scattered sites in older neighborhoods.
The largest centers are located at interstate highway interchanges or in close proximity to them. In
terms of square footage, the largest shopping centers in Augusta are the Augusta Mall and the
Augusta Exchange Shopping Center.
· Industrial - This category includes manufacturing, warehousing, and surface mining land uses. It
also includes the city landfill. Major manufacturing plants are situated in industrial parks, or on
individual sites, in the east and southeast portions of the city. Some are also located on scattered sites
in the downtown area and in the older city neighborhoods. Light industrial uses and warehousing
operations are located along some of the collector roads near Interstate 20 and the Bobby Jones
Expressway. Surface mining operations (e.g. rock, clay, kaolin) are located in the north and east
parts of the city and near Hephzibah.
· Public / Institutional - This category includes certain government offices and facilities, and
institutional land uses. Government uses include the municipal building and other government
structures, police and fire stations, libraries, prisons, post offices, schools, military installations and
similar uses. Examples of institutional land uses include hospitals, churches, cemeteries and
colleges.
A number of government offices and facilities are located in downtown Augusta, including the city's
municipal building, the state Department of Labor, the main U.S. Post Office, the main branch of the
regional library, and federal, state and local courts. The mid-town area includes a mix of public and
institutional uses, including University Hospital, the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), MCG
Hospital and Clinics, MCG Children's Medical Center, the Charlie Norwood Veterans
Administration Medical Center (Downtown Division), Paine College, Walton Rehabilitation
Hospital and Select Specialty Hospital. Augusta State University, the Uptown Division of the
Charlie Norwood V A Medical Center, Trinity Hospital of Augusta Hospital and Doctors Hospital
are other major institutional uses. Elementary and secondary schools, churches, city fire stations,
branch libraries and post offices are scattered throughout the city. Major state and federal
institutions include Gracewood State School and Hospital, Georgia Regional Hospital, the Youth
Development Center, and the Fort Gordon Military Reservation.
· Transportation / Communications / Utilities - The vast majority of this acreage is in street and
highway rights-of-way, but there are also two airports, parts of two railroad mainlines and two
switchyards, utility substations, radio towers and cellular towers.
· Park / Recreation / Conservation - This category includes land dedicated to active or passive
recreational uses. Examples include the city's park and recreation facilities scattered throughout the
community, several public and private golf courses, the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, the
Phinizy Swamp Wildlife Management Area, and land purchased or donated under the Community
Greenspace Program. The largest recreation facilities include Diamond Lakes Regional Park,
Pendleton King Park, Lake Olmstead and Julian Smith Casino. Golf Courses include the Augusta
Golf Club, Forest Hills Golf Course, and Augusta Country Club, the Augusta National, Goshen
Plantation, Green Meadows and Pointe South.
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· Agriculture - This category includes land dedicated to agriculture, farming (cropland, livestock
production, specialty farms) or other similar rural uses such as pasture land not in commercial use.
Such uses are scattered across the southern part of the city.
· Forestry - This category includes land dedicated to commercial timber or pulpwood harvesting or
similar uses such as woodlands not in commercial use. Such uses are scattered across the southern
part of the city and on Fort Gordon.
· Undeveloped and Unused - These categories include land not developed or not being used for a
specific purpose. Examples include vacant lots scattered throughout many neighborhoods, vacant
structures that are dilapidated, and floodplains ofthe Savannah River and local creeks.
. Mixed Use - This land use category was not included because there are no areas in the city in which
a mix of land uses are required or are balanced in some way. The Central Business District does
contain more of a mix ofland uses than any other area of the city, including an increasing number of
loft apartments, but commercial and institutional land uses tend to predominate on their own
individual lots in the CBD.
In addition, there are approximately twelve (12) Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) scattered
throughout the city. The PUD regulations do not mandate a specific mix of land uses and have been
employed primarily as a means to develop residential subdivisions at a slightly higher density than in
other zoning classifications.
EXISTING LAND USE
Augusta is characterized by land uses reflecting an older city combined with newer suburbs and semi-
rural areas. Land use within the old city limits includes neighborhoods of varying ages, a central
business district, concentrations of public / institutional uses, commercial uses in shopping centers and
on individual sites, and industrial uses on scattered sites. These uses are connected by a series of streets
and highways, most of which are laid out on a grid pattern. In many cases, residential, commercial and
industrial uses are in close proximity to one another, reflecting development that occurred prior to
enactment of the local zoning ordinance.
In contrast, that part of the city formerly in unincorporated Richmond County is characterized by a land
use pattern more like a community that developed after World War II. Major urban land uses
(residential, commercial, industrial and institutional) are separated from one another. Detached, single-
family residences in subdivisions, apartment complexes, and manufactured homes are the predominant
residential uses. Strip commercial development is prevalent along all of the major arterial highways and
consists of shopping centers, office complexes, and businesses on individual sites. Major manufacturing
plants are situated in industrial parks or on individual sites in close proximity to highways and railroad
lines. At the fringe of the urbanized part of the city, development becomes sparse and gives way to more
open space, the occasional farm, residences on larger lots, and woodlands.
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Table L-1 shows the breakdown of existing land use in acres. Of note is the high percentage of low-
density residential land use and the fact that Fort Gordon covers approximately one-fifth of Richmond
County's land area. It is important to note that a large percentage of Fort Gordon is forested land. The
total amount of undeveloped land is a little deceptive because rural residential and forest lands also have
the potential for being converted to more intense uses.
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RESIDENTIAL 55,240 36.4% 57,516 27.4%
Urban Residential 33,675 22.2% 34,746 16.5%
Urban Residential 1,506 1.0% 1,506 0.7%
Rural Residential 20,059 13.2% 21,264 10.1%
COMMERCIAL 4,552 3.0% 4,573 2.2%
OFFICE / PROFESSIONAL 655 0.4% 657 0.3%
INDUSTRIAL 10,372 6.8% 10,571 5.0%
PUBLIC / INSTITUTIONAL 8,177 5.4% 8,314 4.0%
FORT GORDON Other Public 44,416 21.1%
TRANSPORT A TION / COMM. /
UTILITIES 8,300 5.5% 8,673 4.1%
PARKS /RECREATION /
CONSERVATION 6,789 4.5% 6,819 3.2%
AGRICULTURE 3,189 2.1% 10,592 5.0%
FORESTRY 26,595 17.5% 26,687 12.7%
UNDEVELOPED 23,524 15.5% 26,857 12.8%
UNUSED Water 4,371 2.9% 4,533 2.2%
SOURCE: Augusta-Richmond County Geographic Information System,
Calculations by the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
AREAS REQUIRING SPECIAL ATTENTION
In preparing the Community Assessment it is necessary to evaluate existing land development patterns
to determine if any areas within the city should be given special attention. The documentation contained
in preceding chapters, along with the information obtained from public meetings, interviews and field
research, helped identify certain "areas requiring special attention." The areas described in this section
are grouped in accordance with the "Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning," and
are incorporated into the preliminary character (neighborhood) area recommendations.
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Significant Natural and Cultural Resources
Water Resources. Aericultural and Forest Land - Augusta-Richmond County is rich in natural
resources. These resources include rivers and creeks, floodplains, soils, aquifers, water recharge areas,
watersheds, wetlands, prime agricultural and forestlands. In addition, some of the open spaces in the
rural parts of the county may provide opportunities for community enhancement through there
protection and use as natural areas.
Historic Landmarks. Districts and Properties - There are eight (8) National Register Historic
Districts in Augusta, encompassing approximately 6,200 properties. Thirty-four (34) properties are
listed individually on the National Register. These districts and properties represent many aspects of
Augusta's history and include the central business district, industrial facilities, urban neighborhoods,
institutional buildings, and rural resources. Three areas - Downtown, Summerville and Olde Town -
have also been designated as local historic districts under the city's historic preservation ordinance.
Archaeoloeical Resources - Archaeological resources are located on sites throughout Richmond
County. Some sites contain either pre-historic or historic artifacts.
Areas Where Rapid Development or Change of Land Use is Likely
South Aueusta - Richmond - Low-density residential development continues to spread out along and
near most of the major arterial and collector roads, especially south of Tobacco Road out toward the
Hephzibah-McBean areas. The recent widening of Peach Orchard Road, other planned road
improvement projects, and the availability of newer public facilities and services will increase
development pressure in the area.
Jimmie Dyess Parkway / Belair Road Corridor - Low-density residential development has been
steadily increasing in the area west of Augusta Mall since Jimmie Dyess Parkway opened in October
1998. Commercial development is now starting to follow the construction of new houses. The extension
of sanitary sewer service to part of the area, coupled with new missions at Fort Gordon, will increase
development pressure in these corridors.
This is an area of particular concern because of its proximity to Fort Gordon. Augusta-Richmond
County has been an active supporter of the fort for many years and is committed to continuing a
mutually beneficial relationship. This includes taking steps to minimize the impact of urban
development adjacent to the fort and consulting with fort on issues of mutual interest. City
representatives were active participants in the development of the Fort Gordon Joint Land Use Study
(August 2005) and the recommended implementation measures. The study recommendations provide a
framework for action to prevent undo encroachment on the fort and the surrounding area. Additional
information about the community's relationship with Fort Gordon can be found in Chapter 10,
Intergovernmental Coordination.
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Areas Where Development May Outpace Resources and Services
See previous subsection titled "Areas Where Rapid Development or Change of Land Use is Likely."
Sanitary sewer service, road improvements and alternative modes of transportation are the most likely
public resources to be lacking or in need of upgrades in these areas.
Areas in Need of Redevelopment and / or Aesthetic Improvements
Downtown Aueusta - The Central Business District has been the focus of a significant amount of
redevelopment and revitalization over the last 25 years. Now that the majority of projects from the 1982
downtown development plan are complete, a consultant is being hired to prepare a plan to include a
second generation of projects. Work on the new downtown development plan will start in 2008.
Inner-City Neiehborhoods - Several inner-city neighborhoods have been the focus of redevelopment
projects for a number of years. Public, private and non-profit entities have all played a role in
redevelopment efforts. Declining population and the presence of many dilapidated structures and vacant
lots are just some of the indicators that much remains to be done to improve these neighborhoods.
Additional neighborhood level planning projects are underway at the present time, and the public and
private sectors continue to work together on projects of mutual interest. The targeted neighborhoods
include East Augusta, Olde Town, May Park, Laney-Walker, Bethlehem, Turpin Hill, Harrisburg
(including West End) and Sand Hills.
Older Suburban Shop pine Centers - Several older suburban shopping centers have been successfully
rehabilitated in recent years. Some are being adaptively reused as office buildings, call centers, fitness
centers and churches. Others have been upgraded for continued use as commercial centers. Some remain
vacant and the result has been the blight caused by abandoned storefronts (e.g. boarded-up display
windows, empty parking lots) and a decrease in services available to adjoining neighborhoods. The most
visible example is the vacant, 800,000 square-foot former Regency Mall located at the intersection of
Deans Bridge Road and Gordon Highway.
First Rine Suburbs - Some subdivisions that developed shortly after World War II are now
experiencing some of the problems associated with inner-city neighborhoods, such as increased crime,
decline in population, vacant structures and lack of property maintenance. This problem has been
recognized and the initial target area for redevelopment is the Dover-Lyman neighborhood. Hyde Park,
Aragon Park and South Turpin Hill are other suburbs in need of redevelopment.
Gateways and Gateway Corridors - The clean appearance and regular maintenance of gateways make
a positive first impression with visitors. There are a number of important gateways into the city, such as
interstate interchanges, 13th Street, Gordon Highway, Doug Barnard Parkway, Peach Orchard Road,
Sand Bar Ferry Road, the Calhoun Expressway and Riverwatch Parkway. The recent completion of
Phase I of a Wayfinding Signage Program is one component of gateway improvements. The Corridor
and Gateway Action Plan (June 2000) could serve as a template for upgrades to these gateways and
corridors.
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Large Abandoned Structures or Sites
Laree Abandoned Sites - Includes the previously-mentioned Regency Mall Site and some hazardous
waste sites. Some of the listed hazardous waste sites (Atlanta Gas Light, Southern Wood Piedmont, and
Goldberg Brothers) have been the focus of clean-up projects in recent years. A plan for the future of
neighborhood adjoining some of these sites, such as Hyde Park and Aragon Park, is still being
formulated.
Areas with Significant Infill Opportunities
See previous subsection titled "Areas in Need of Redevelopment." Infill opportunities exist on scattered
sites elsewhere in the city.
Areas with Significant Disinvestment
See previous subsection titled "Areas in Need of Redevelopment." Focus especially on inner-city
neighborhoods.
PRELIMINARY NEIGHBORHOOD (CHARACTER) AREAS
Note that while the "character areas" were identified based on the definition in O.C.G.A. Chapter
110-12-1-.09, the term "neighborhood area" is used throughout the text of the Comprehensive
Plan in describing each "character area." The change from "character area" to "neighborhood
area" is based on public input received during development of the Community Agenda.
In addition to information on land use, state planning regulations require that the Community
Assessment include a description and map of recommended character areas in the city. State planning
regulations define character areas as a specific geographic area within the community that:
1. has unique or special characteristics to be preserved or enhanced (such as a downtown, a historic
district, a neighborhood, or a transportation corridor);
2. has potential to evolve into a unique area with more intentional guidance of future development
through adequate planning and implementation (such as a strip commercial corridor that could be
revitalized into a more attractive village development pattern); or
3. Requires special attention due to unique development issues (rapid change of development
patterns, economic decline, etc.).
Neighborhood (character) areas in Augusta were delineated not solely on the basis ofland use, but rather
after considering a number of factors. In most cases, neighborhood (character) areas included a mix of
land uses. Among the major factors used to delineate character areas in Augusta were the following:
· Street design and layout (grid, curvilinear)
. Size and arrangement of lots
· Site design features (size and orientation of structures, setbacks, location of parking,
landscaping & other amenities)
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· Intensity of development (low, medium, high; urban, suburban, rural)
· Natural features and landmarks (rivers, streams, historic properties)
. The way land uses interact with one another
. Amount of open space
. Building sizes and styles
. Accessibility (vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, the disabled)
The neighborhood areas then serve as planning sub-areas within the city. Based on additional public
input, the Community Agenda will include policies, strategies, projects, incentives, and regulations
applicable to each of the neighborhood areas. The purpose of these policies, strategies, projects,
incentives and regulations will be to preserve, improve, or otherwise influence future development
patterns in a manner consistent with the City's vision. This is a preliminary list of recommended
neighborhood areas, and is subject to change based on input provided during the development of the
Community Agenda.
Downtown Augusta Neighborhood Area
Downtown Augusta is where the city was founded and first developed. Downtown has the major
characteristics of a traditional central business district, including a wide variety of land uses (retail,
office, cultural, entertainment, financial, government, open space, industrial and institutional), high level
of access for vehicles, pedestrians and transit, a mix of architectural styles, medium to high-density
residential development, and commercial buildings with no front or side setbacks. Over two dozen
downtown properties are listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places. Much of
downtown is within the boundaries of a National Register Historic District and / or a local historic
district. Downtown Augusta borders the Savannah River and is bisected by part of the Augusta Canal
National Historic Landmark.
Old Augusta Neighborhood Area
This neighborhood area includes the following Augusta neighborhoods that predate consolidation of the
city and county:
1. Olde Town
2. May Park
3. Uptown
4. Laney-Walker
5. Bethlehem
6. Turpin Hill
7. Harrisburg (including the area formerly known as West End)
8. Academy-Baker
9. Pendleton King
10. Summerville
11. Sand Hills
12. Highland Park
13. Forest Hills
14. Albion Acres / Forest Acres
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Most of these neighborhoods developed prior to World War II and reflect the major characteristics of so-
called "traditional" neighborhoods. These characteristics include small and irregular-shaped lots, a wide
variety of housing types, medium-density residential development, access to public transit, sidewalks
and street trees, building close to or at the front of the property line, narrow setbacks between buildings,
neighborhood-scale businesses, and civic and institutional uses scattered throughout the area.
Neighborhoods in the "traditional" category include Olde Town, May Park, Laney-Walker, Bethlehem,
Turpin Hill, Harrisburg, Academy-Baker, Pendleton King, Summerville and Sand Hills. All, or parts, of
the following neighborhoods are National Register Historic Districts: Olde Town, Bethlehem, Laney-
Walker, Harrisburg, Sand Hills and Summerville. August state University is located in Summerville, and
Daniel Field Airport, Trinity Hospital and the Uptown Division of the Charlie Norwood V A Medical
Center are located in Highland Park.
Among the "traditional" neighborhoods, several have been identified as areas of significant
disinvestment, high levels of poverty and / or unemployment. Neighborhood plans completed in the
1990s documented these conditions in the following neighborhoods: Olde Town, May Park, Laney-
Walker, Bethlehem, Turpin Hill, Harrisburg (including West End) and Sand Hills.
With the exception of Uptown, the remaining old city neighborhoods reflect a combination of
characteristics found in traditional neighborhoods and post-war suburbs. Among the characteristics that
distinguish Highland Park, Albion Acres and Forest Hills as newer areas are the predominance of single-
family detached units on lots of similar size, residential uses separated from other uses, a varied street
pattern with curvilinear patterns predominating, few, if any, sidewalks, off-street parking with driveways
and commercial uses at the edge of the neighborhood.
Uptown is unique among the neighborhoods because it reflects a traditional residential neighborhood
that has gradually come to be dominated by the medical complex, commercial land uses, professional
offices and Paine College. Low density residential development is still evident on 2-3 streets in the
northwest corner of the neighborhood, but the only other concentration of residences are in the Peabody
and Gilbert Manor public housing complexes. Gilbert Manor residents are soon to be relocated and the
property sold, most likely for use by the Medical College of Georgia.
West Augusta Neighborhood Area
West Augusta is an area reflecting the suburban development patterns of the least 50-60 years. Low-
density residential subdivisions dating from the 1950's-1980s are predominant in the area. Apartment
complexes of varying ages are scattered throughout the area. Developable land has become scarcer in
recent years, resulting in the development of more attached townhouse and condominium complexes.
Public transit service is more limited than it is in the old city neighborhoods.
The commercial development in West Augusta is characterized by shopping centers, professional offices
and entertainment establishments arranged in a linear pattern along the major streets and highways and
clustered near interstate highway interchanges. The Augusta Exchange Shopping Center functions as a
regional commercial center. Low-density light industrial and warehousing uses are located in close
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proximity to interstate interchanges. The one sizable heavy industry is the Martin Marietta rock quarry
located between Riverwatch Parkway and the Augusta Canal.
The Augusta Canal is a historic resource and linear greenspace trail of regional, state and national
significance. Additional greenspace areas and potential linear trail routes are scattered throughout the
area. Gateways into the city include 1-20 at Riverwatch Parkway, 1-20 at Washington Road and
Riverwatch Parkway from 1-20 to downtown. The Augusta National Golf Course is a major landmark in
the area.
South Augusta Neighborhood Area
South Augusta is another area largely characterized by a suburban pattern of development. Residential
development is characterized by low-density subdivisions with mostly single-family detached units on
uniform lots approximately 'l4-acre in size. Subdivision development started in part of South Augusta as
early as the 1940s and continues to the present day. Apartment complexes are scattered throughout the
area and usually located in close proximity to employment centers, shopping and major roads.
Curvilinear street patterns predominate, there are generally few amenities for pedestrians (i.e. sidewalks,
crosswalks), and transit service is more limited than in the old city neighborhoods.
Institutional uses, mostly churches, are also scattered throughout the area. There is a concentration of
larger institutional uses, including the East Central Georgia Regional Hospital, Regional Youth
Detention Center and Development Campus and the Chares B. Webster Detention Center, located in the
area of Mike Padgett Highway (SR 56) and Phinizy Road. Augusta Technical College represents another
major institutional use and regional activity center.
The commercial development in South Augusta is characterized by shopping centers, small strip centers,
professional offices and individual commercial establishments arranged in a linear pattern along the
major streets and highways and clustered near interstate highway (1-520) interchanges. The Augusta
Mall functions as a regional commercial center and is located where South Augusta joins two other
character areas. There is a limited amount of industrial and warehousing development scattered around
the area. Some of the older industry is clustered near the Gordon highway. Newer light industrial uses
tended to be located on arterial and collector roads near the Bobby Jones Expressway. Rocky Creek and
Butler Creek are the most significant natural resources / conservation areas in South Augusta.
Greenspace has been acquired for permanent protection along Butler Creek.
East Augusta Neighborhood Area
East Augusta is characterized by a mix of natural resource areas, industrial uses and limited residential
and commercial land uses. Residential development includes some conventional subdivisions dating
from the 1950s -1970s, some apartment complexes and newer townhouse and condominium
development, some of which is located along the Savannah Riverfront. The conventional subdivisions
are concentrated in the northeast (e.g. Hornsby, Eastview, Marion Homes), central (e.g. Hyde Park,
Aragon Park, Lombardy and Virginia Heights) and south central (e.g. Apple Valley) parts of East
Augusta. All of these conventional subdivisions are located in relatively close proximity to industrial
land uses.
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Commercial development is fairly limited and characterized by stand-alone businesses such as
convenience stores, gas/food marts, fast-food restaurants. East Augusta is home too much of Augusta's
warehousing, light industry and heavy industry. Heavy industries include those producing chemicals,
paper and wood products, clay products, transportation equipment and food products. Warehousing
facilities tend to be located in close proximity to the surface transportation network especially along the
major highways and near interstate interchanges, or in close proximity to railroad lines.
The floodplains of the Savannah River and some of its tributary creeks (Oates, Rocky, Butler and Spirit)
account for the largest land use in East Augusta. Within these floodplains are some designated natural
resource / conservation areas including the Merry Brickyard Ponds, the Phinizy Swamp Wildlife
Management Area and the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field is a
significant regional activity center located in East Augusta.
Belair Neighborhood Area
Belair includes land uses and development patterns typical of suburban developing areas, rural
residential areas and highway commercial corridors. These development patterns are influenced to one
extent or another by the area's proximity to Doctor's Hospital, Fort Gordon, regional shopping centers
(e.g. Augusta Mall, Augusta Exchange), Interstates 20 and 520 and Jimmie Dyess Parkway.
Low-density, suburban residential development started to occur in the 1950s and accelerated in the last
25 years. The opening of Jimmie Dyess Parkway in 1998 fueled the development of several new
subdivisions in the last decade. Most of the conventional subdivisions are in the area bounded by
Gordon Highway, Powell Road, Wrightsboro Road and the Bobby Jones Expressway. Higher density
single-family development and apartment complexes are clustered in the area around Doctor's Hospital.
Rural residential uses, mostly a mix of stick-built and manufactured homes on larger lots, characterize
the area west of Powell Road to the Columbia County line, and along part of Wrightsboro Road and
Maddox Road.
Suburban commercial development in the area has been fairly steady over the last couple of decades.
The area around Doctor's Hospital and along Wheeler Road has been gradually developing with a mix
of professional offices, suburban and highway-oriented commercial uses and service establishments.
The frontage roads bordering Interstates 20 and 520 include a mix of shopping centers, offices,
standalone commercial, light industry and warehousing and institutional uses. The recently-opened T-
Mobile Customer Service Center and the soon-to-be-constructed Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
facility are indicative of the types of service companies attracted to the area.
South Richmond Neighborhood Area
South Richmond is another part of the city undergoing a transition. Rural residences, woodlands, open
space and agricultural uses predominate, but some conventional suburban residential development is
taking place. The rural residential development pattern is characterized by stick-built and manufactures
houses on lots exceeding %-acre in size. South Richmond has a high number of flagpole lot
developments. These rural residences tend to front or have access to the major arterial and collector
roads in the area. Woodlands, open space and agricultural uses are scattered throughout the area.
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Significant natural resources include the floodplains and wetlands of the Savannah River and the
tributary creeks that drain the area (Spirit, Little Spirit and McBean). Aquifer recharge areas underlay
much of the South Richmond area. The Spirit Creek Educational Forest is a conservation use located in
the area.
Standalone commercial establishments are scattered throughout the area and serve both local residents
and those passing through on the major highways. The Albion Kaolin mine is the largest industry in this
part of the city. The Augusta Corporate Park is a 1,730-acre industrial site owned and marketed by the
Development Authority of Richmond County. It is located on State Route 56 (Mike Padgett Highway)
near the Burke County line. Community facilities and institutional uses include the county landfill, the
Gracewood Division of the East Central Georgia Regional Hospital, public schools, fire stations and
recreation facilities. Among the factors contributing to the transition that South Richmond is undergoing
are the following:
· Extension of water and sewer service
· Construction of new community facilities
· Lower cost of land
· Improvements to the road network
· Proximity of the area to major roads
Fort Gordon Neighborhood Area
Fort Gordon is a federal military reservation covering approximately 44,000 acres in southwest Augusta.
Fort Gordon is the home of the U. S. Army Signal School and Center, the military's the largest training
facility in communications and electronics. The installation is also home to the Southeast Regional
Medical, Dental and Veterinary Commands as well as the Army's only dental laboratory. Also stationed
on the installation are the National Security Agency-Georgia, and three deployable brigades: the 35th
Signal Brigade, the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade and the 359th Signal Brigade. As the largest
employer in Augusta, Fort Gordon's economic impact on the local community is approximately $1.4
billion. This figure includes payroll, purchases, contracts, services and new construction.
Land uses on the Fort include residences, offices, training facilities, recreation facilities, commercial
establishments, a hospital, an elementary school, open space and operations and maintenance facilities.
A substantial amount of the fort's acreage is wooded and / or used for training.
ADJOINING COMMUNITIES IN RICHMOND COUNTY
Hephzibah
Hephzibah is a small city with approximately 4,250 residents (Census Estimate, 2006) located in south
central Richmond County. For many years, the geographic limits of the city extended in a one-mile
radius from a point in downtown Hephzibah. As a result, the oldest homes and commercial
establishments are located in downtown Hephzibah. During the 1980s and early 1990s, the city annexed
additional acreage in then-unincorporated Richmond County. By the time Augusta and Richmond
County consolidated, Hephzibah covered over 19 square miles. Today, Hephzibah's downtown includes
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a mix of old and new development (residential, commercial and institutional), with county schools and
recreation facilities close by. Away from downtown, Hephzibah is characterized by a mix of rural
residences, suburban residences, open space, woodlands and spot commercial uses. Hephzibah
participates with Augusta in a Service Delivery Strategy.
Blythe
Blythe is a small city of approximately 790 residents (Census Estimate, 2006) located in southwest
Richmond County. Blythe is a historic community consisting of a residential/institutional core
surrounded by agricultural and rural residential uses. Residential uses include a mix of older stick-built
homes and manufactures houses.
Until some small annexations in the early 1990s, the limits of the community extended in a one-mile
radius from the center of Blythe. At 2.5 square miles, Blythe is still relatively small. Blythe also
participates with Augusta in a Service Delivery Strategy.
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Downtown Augusta
Old City
Neighborhoods
. Olde Town
· May Park
· Laney- Walker
. Bethlehem
· Turpin Hill
· Harrisburg (incl.
former West
End)
. Academy-Baker
. Summerville
. Sand Hills
. Forest Hills
· Pendleton-King
· Highland Park
. Albion Acres /
Forest Acres
· Uptown
West Augusta
· Historic central business district
. Mix of land uses
. High level of access for vehicles,
pedestrians and transit
. Mix of architectural styles
(residential, commercial,
institutional, etc.)
. Taller buildings with no front / side
setbacks
. Gateways to the city
· Savannah Riverfront
· Augusta Canal- Regionally
Important Resource
· Historic districts and properties
· Includes neighborhoods within the
old city limits of Augusta
· Examples ofthe following
neighborhood types:
· Traditional- Stable
. Traditional- Transitioning
. Traditional- Redeveloping
· Suburban - Built-Out
. Neighborhood-scale businesses
scattered throughout the area
· Historic districts and properties
· Augusta Canal- Regionally
Important Resource
· Civic and institutional uses
scattered throughout the area
· Regional Activity Centers (medical
complex, colleges)
· Daniel Village Shopping Center
(first suburban-style shopping
center in Augusta)
· Includes area northwest of the old
city to the Columbia County line.
Predominant characteristics
include:
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. Revitalization efforts have
resulted in many significant
public and private projects
in last 20 years
. Additional public and
private investment ongoing
and / or planned
. Opportunities for infill
development
. Business Improvement
District established and
staffed
. More people living
downtown
. Planning underway for next
phase of revitalization
. Some neighborhoods are
stable; others need or
undergoing redevelopment;
Uptown continues transition
due to expansion of medical
complex
. Area largely built out,
though there are
opportunities for infill
development in
redeveloping neighborhoods
and on sites near Forest
Hills Golf Course
. Neighborhood preservation
. Balance growth of activity
centers with neighborhood
preservation
. Largely Built Out
. Neighborhood preservation
. Open space preservation
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. Suburban Areas - Built-Out resources
. Suburban Commercial Corridors . Attached townhouse and
. Regional Activity Center - Augusta condominium
Exchange & environs developments, most
. Gateways - I-20@Riverwatch, 1- developed within past 10-15
20@Washington Rd. years
. Augusta Canal- Regionally . Commercial redevelopment
Important Resource ongoing (older shopping
. Environmentally sensitive areas - centers; motels and hotels)
floodplains, wetlands and . Low-density light industrial
watersheds and warehousing
. Greenspace - Rae's Creek @ development in recent years
Ingleside Dr. . Expansion / upgrades of
. Augusta National Golf Course interstates and related
. Major Highway Corridors - 1-20 & interchanges ongoing
1-520 . Future development on
. Martin Marietta Quarry remaining parcels near
interstate interchanges
South Augusta . Includes area southwest ofthe old . Neighborhood preservation
city between Mike Padgett Hwy. . Open space preservation
(SR 56), Spirit Creek and Fort . Preservation of natural
Gordon. Predominant resources
characteristics include: . Opportunities for infill
. Suburban Areas - Built-Out development
. Suburban Areas - Developing . Some older "first ring"
. Suburban Commercial Corridors suburbs in need of
. Light and Heavy Industrial rehabilitation /
. Major Highway Corridor - 1-520 redevelopment
. Major Institutions - Webster . Redevelopment of Regency
Detention Center, YDC, Georgia Mall property and environs
Regional, Augusta Tech. . Redevelopment of older
. Regional Activity Centers - shopping centers
Augusta Mall, Augusta Tech., . Attracting more retail,
Diamond Lakes Park entertainment and service
. Conservation Area and Greenspace businesses to south Augusta
- Butler Creek . Pending road improvement
. Environmentally sensitive areas - projects to improve safety
floodplains, wetlands and and access
watersheds . Development of linear
greenspace trail and bike
and pedestrian network
East Augusta . Includes area east and southeast of . Additional residential
old city limits between the development limited by
Savannah River, Mike Padgett proximity to industry,
Hwy. (SR 56) and Spirit Creek. contaminated industrial sites
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Predominant characteristics and the presence of natural
include: resource / conservation
. Suburban-style residential areas
subdivisions, apartment complexes . Some neighborhood
and riverfront condominiums revitalization is ongoing
. Light and Heavy Industrial Areas . Clean-up and stabilization
. Major Highway Corridor - 1-520 of Hyde Park neighborhood
. Gateways - Sand Bar Ferry Rd., and environs
Palmetto Pkwy (1-520) from S.C., . Create opportunities for
Augusta Regional Airport, Doug additional commercial
Barnard Pkwy @ Gordon Hwy. development serving area
. Regional Activity Center - Augusta residents
Regional Airport . Additional industrial
. Conservation Areas and development likely in
Greenspace - Phinizy Swamp and proximity to airport and
Wildlife Management Area major highways
. Environmentally sensitive areas - . Protection of natural
floodplains, wetlands and resources and conservation
watersheds areas
Belair . Includes area bounded by 1-520, . Neighborhood preservation
Gordon Hwy. and the Columbia . Open space preservation
County line. Predominant . Preservation of natural
characteristics include: resources
. Suburban Areas - Developing . Continued general transition
. Rural Residential of the area from rural
. Highway Commercial Corridor residential to urban mixed-
. Rural Residential use
. Regional Activity Center - . Continued expansion of low
Doctor's Hospital and environs and medium density
. Gateways - Wheeler Road @ 1-20, suburban residential
Gordon Highway (from Columbia . Road improvement projects
Co., Wrightsboro Rd, (from Jimmie influencing development
Dyess Pkwy.) and land speculation
. Environmentally sensitive areas - . Extension / expansion of
floodplains, wetlands and sewer serVIce
watersheds . Added missions at Fort
Gordon
. Expansion of medical
services and offices,
facilities to serve the
elderly, highway-oriented
- commercial and light-
industry / warehousing uses
South Richmond . Suburban Areas - Developing . Continued transition of
. Rural Residential areas to suburban
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. Agricultural Areas development
. Woodlands / Timberland . Additional commercial on
. Environmentally sensitive areas - spot basis
floodplains, wetlands and . Demand for more public
watersheds services and facilities
. Conservation Area - Spirit Creek . Some current residents like
. Limited commercial and industrial the semi-rural atmosphere
development and oppose commercial
. Albion Kaolin Mine development
. Gateways (Hwy 1, Hwy 25 and . Future use of the Augusta
Hwy. 56) Corporate Park Industrial
site
Fort Gordon . 44,000+ acre federal military . Provision of water and
installation with a mix of land uses sewer service by the City of
(residential, office, commercial, Augusta
elementary school, training, . Continued positive impact
medical, recreation, conservation of the Fort on Augusta and
and natural resources, woodlands, the metropolitan area
transportation, etc. . Construction of new
housing
. Construction of National
Security Agency facility
. Addition of new missions
on-post
. Implementation of
recommendations in Joint
Land Use Study
Hephzibah (Not a . Small city characterized by older . Continue intergovernmental
neighborhood area central core, newer subdivisions, coordination through the
but an adjoining agricultural and open space adopted Service Delivery
community in Strategy and other
Richmond County) initiatives
Blythe (Not a . Small town located in southwest . Continue intergovernmental
neighborhood area corner of Richmond County and coordination through the
but an adjoining characterized by a historic central adopted Service Delivery
community in core, some newer subdivisions, Strategy and other
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINA nON
Intergovernmental coordination is important to the City of Augusta and the successful implementation
of city's Comprehensive Plan. Over the years, intergovernmental coordination has involved such as
activities as working with neighboring communities on projects of mutual interest, participating in
intergovernmental forums and programs, and assessing the potential impact of projects on adjacent
communities. Some of the primary intergovernmental coordination tools currently used by the city of
Augusta include those outlined below. These and other tools will be considered in developing the
Community Agenda.
· Service Delivery Strategy - In 1999, Augusta-Richmond County, Hephzibah and Blythe developed
a Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) in compliance with the Georgia Service Delivery Strategy Law
(House Bill 489 - 1997). The adopted SDS includes a summary of service delivery agreements
among the three local governments, copies of applicable agreements and contracts, and maps of
applicable service delivery areas. The SDS is designed to promote effectiveness, cost efficiency, and
funding equity in the delivery of essential public services. The SDS also includes an Agreement to
Resolve Land Use Classification Disputes. The agreement spells out an intergovernmental review
process for proposed zoning or land use map changes affecting property within 1,000 feet of a
common boundary. In March 2004, the three local governments reviewed the original SDS and
determined that it continued to accurately reflect the preferred arrangements for providing local
services throughout Richmond County. The SDS will be reviewed and updated as necessary in 2008.
· Developments of Regional Impact - The City carries out the applicable responsibilities for
intergovernmental review for Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs) as required under the
Georgia Planning Act of 1989. DRIs are defined as large-scale developments that are likely to have
effects outside of the local government jurisdiction in which they are located. The DRI review
process is designed to improve communication between affected governments and to provide a
means of revealing and assessing potential impacts of large-scale developments before conflicts
relating to them arise.
· Regionally Important Resources - The City carries out the applicable responsibilities for
intergovernmental review for Regionally Important Resources (RIRs) as required under the Georgia
Planning Act of 1989. A RIR is a natural or historic resource that is of sufficient size or importance
to warrant special consideration by the local governments having jurisdiction over that resource. The
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is a designated RIR. A management plan for the Canal is in
effect. Activities sponsored by the City that may have an impact on the Canal, such as issuing a
permit or building a public facility, are subject to intergovernmental review for consistency with the
management plan.
· Regional Planning and Development - The City participates in a wide variety of regional planning
activities related to transportation, economic development, water quality, land use and other issues.
The City has been a part of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study since its inception in the
mid-1960s. The City is a long-time member of the CSRA Regional Development Center, the CSRA
Unified Development Council and the CSRA Unified Development Authority. The City participated
in a regional water quality assessment project covering the Savannah River Basin.
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· Coordination with Fort Gordon - Fort Gordon has been an integral part of the community for
many years and cooperation between the Fort and the City of Augusta has proven mutually
beneficial. Below are just a few examples of the ways in which the two entities have coordinated
with one another.
1. Transportation - The Fort Gordon Garrison Commander is a voting member of the Augusta
Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee. The Fort's Director of Installation
Support is a voting member of the ARTS Technical Coordinating Committee. The Policy
Committee makes final decisions on the planning and programming of all federally-assisted
transportation projects in the ARTS study area. These memberships have been in place for many
years.
2. Water Resources Protection - The Planning Commission staff and Fort Gordon staff have
served together on the Augusta Watershed Roundtable. The Watershed Roundtable educates the
public about water quality issues, participates in water protection events and activities and
involves a variety of stakeholders in related activities.
3. Water and Wastewater Service - In 2007, Fort Gordon and the City of Augusta entered into an
agreement for the City of Augusta to extend water and wastewater services to the military
installation. The extension of these municipal services to the Fort is ongoing.
4. Air Ouality - Over the last 10-12 years, the Planning Commission staff and Fort Gordon staff
have served together on a number of local and regional air quality initiatives. These include the
Augusta Air Quality Task Force, sponsored by the Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce, the
Fall Line Air Quality Study (F AQS), the Ozone Early Action Compact (EAC) and, most
recently, the Regional Air Quality Initiative related to fine particulate matter.
5. Land Use - The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta-Richmond County was
amended in July 2003 to add a section requiring written input from Fort Gordon's Commander
on any zoning proposal (rezoning or special exception) affecting property located within 3,000
feet of the installation. The Planning Commission works cooperatively with Fort personnel when
issues arise related to land development (e.g. residential subdivisions, commercial uses),
property maintenance, and enforcement of local building/land development codes affecting
property in the vicinity of the installation.
6. Plannine and Related Studies - Planning Commission and city staff work with Fort personnel
as installation plans are developed or updated. Examples include the Butler Creek Water Supply
Watershed Management Plan (2000) and the Installation Environmental Noise Management Plan
(2001) and the Joint Land Use Study (2005). Planning Commission staff served on the technical
committee for the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS), and the city of Augusta was represented on the
JLUS Policy Committee. The JLUS represented an effort to plan for the Fort's future in
conjunction with the adjacent units of local government.
· Coordination with Richmond County Board of Education - The City works cooperatively with
the Richmond County Board of Education in evaluating sites for new schools and processing site
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plans for school construction and improvement projects. A member of the school board serves as an
ex-officio member of the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission.
Augusta is a central city in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area
(MSA). Other counties in the MSA are Columbia, McDuffie and Burke in Georgia and Aiken and
Edgefield in South Carolina. There are two other incorporated places in Richmond County, the city of
Hephzibah and the town of Blythe. While Hephzibah and Blythe conduct their own comprehensive
planning, they work cooperatively with Augusta on such issues as infrastructure planning, public safety,
animal control and recreation.
It will also be important for city departments and local stakeholders to work together to implement the
plan. Several city departments and other agencies work together to review all subdivision plans and site
plans for compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations. Many of the same agencies, as well as
the local development community, are represented on the Subdivision Regulation Review Committee.
The committee meets quarterly and coordinates any updates or amendments to the 17 "Development
Documents" regulating development in Augusta. Quarterly meetings are held to review the status of
SPLOST funded projects, giving city departments an opportunity to share information and coordinate
activities.
STATE QUALITY COMMUNITY OBJECTIVES
This chapter lists the state of Georgia's planning objectives, and evaluates the effectiveness of Augusta's
current policies, regulations and administration in meeting these objectives. These objectives are
intended to provide guidance, or targets, for local governments to achieve in developing and
implementing their comprehensive plan. After the Community Agenda is developed, the status of
Augusta with regard to these goals and objectives will be updated accordingly.
Quality Community Objectives
Reeional Identity Obiective: Regions should promote and preserve an "identity," defined in terms of
traditional regional architecture, common economic linkages that bind the region together, or other
shared characteristics.
Status: Augusta is located at the center of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and plays a vital
role in promoting and preserving a shared regional identity. The architectural styles found in Augusta's
central business district and older neighborhoods are reflective of the styles found throughout the region.
Local residents, developers and organizations work to preserve and adaptively reuse these historic
structures and make them an integral part of heritage tourism and education programs. Augusta is home
to a variety of businesses, institutions and industries that provide jobs to residents from throughout the
region and have done so for generations. Augusta participates in a number of organizations and
initiatives that promote and plan for regional economic development, transportation, tourism, historic
preservation and natural resource protection.
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There are many examples of how Augusta contributes to the region, and draws from the region, as a
source of local culture, commerce, entertainment and education. Local arts organizations and museums
continuously expose the region's residents to a variety of productions and shows in the visual and
performing arts. Businesses throughout the city serve as venues for entertainers from Augusta and the
region. Regularly scheduled festivals serve a similar function and help preserve the rich, diverse cultural
heritage of the region. Augusta's colleges and universities provide educational opportunities for
residents from throughout the region and contribute to the quality of life in many other ways.
Growth Preparedness Obiective: Each community should identify and put in place the prerequisites
for the type of growth it seeks to achieve. These may include housing and infrastructure (roads, water,
sewer and telecommunications) to support new growth, appropriate training of the workforce,
ordinances to direct growth as desired, or leadership capable of responding to growth opportunities.
Status: The city of Augusta is generally well-prepared to accommodate the type of growth it desires.
Elected officials understand the land development process and the vital role that the city plays in the
process. The city continues to invest in the infrastructure (water, sewer, recreation facilities, etc.) that
facilitates development not only in high-growth areas, but also infill development and redevelopment of
older neighborhoods. The city has fairly simple and straightforward development regulations and
standards that are updated periodically to meet local objectives and / or state mandates. The city partners
with educational institutions and the private sector to assure that the workforce is trained to meet the
needs of both existing and new business and industry.
Challenges remain in preparing for and accommodating growth in Augusta. The Comprehensive Plan
identifies the areas in the city where growth is likely to occur, but does not identify more discreet areas
where growth would be most desirable. The Plan does include a number of policies designed to guide
growth to general locations and to protect important natural resources. The presence of new residential
subdivisions in remote locations, and the traffic congestion on some two-lane roads are a couple of
indications that growth is occurring either too soon or too rapidly in some parts of the city. A
comprehensive Capital Improvements Program (CIP) could be an effective tool in guiding growth to
desirable locations and ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is in place to serve new development.
A CIP would also spell out how specific infrastructure projects would be financed and when they would
be designed and constructed. Finally, maintaining effective coordination and communication among all
of the entities involved in the development process is difficult at times.
Appropriate Businesses Obiective: The businesses and industries encouraged to develop or expand in
a community should be suitable for the community in terms of job skills required, linkages to other
economic activities in the region, impact on the resources of the area, and future prospects for expansion
and creation of higher-skill job opportunities.
Status: Augusta works cooperatively with a number of economic development organizations to ensure
that business expansion and development in the community matches workforce skills, contributes to the
diversity of the job base and has a long-term, positive impact on the city and region. The City takes an
active role in periodically assessing the strengths, assets and weaknesses of the community, and
adjusting the economic development strategy in response to changes in these characteristics. Recent
examples of such assessments include the JOBS NOW initiative (2001-02) and the Destination 2020
initiative (2003-06).
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The Development Authority of Richmond County's most recent marketing plan is reflective ofthese and
other initiatives. The Development Authority's 2007 Marketing Plan targets four industries for growth in
the community: life sciences, customer service, aviation and military. These industries match well with
such assets as the large and diverse medical community, technically-trained personnel at Fort Gordon,
many of whom are retiring" from the military on a regular basis, the presence of several customer
service businesses and available sites on and adjacent to Augusta Regional Airport.
The marketing plan was one factor in the successful recruitment of two new customer service facilities
to the community in 2007. T-Mobile is on the verge of opening a new 80,000 square-foot facility at the
corner of Wheeler Road and Interstate Parkway. T-Mobile will create up to 750 jobs. Automatic Data
Processing (ADP) has established operations in an existing facility on Stevens Creek Road and is
finalizing plans for a new facility on Flowing Wells Road at Frontage Road. ADP plans to create up to
1,000 jobs within five years.
Educational Opportunities Obiective: Educational and traInIng opportunities should be readily
available in each community to permit community residents to improve their job skills, adapt to
technological advances, or to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.
Status: The Richmond County public school system includes 60 schools: eight high schools, ten middle
schools, thirty-six elementary schools, three magnet schools, and evening school and two schools for
students with behavioral problems. Enrollment is approximately 32,000 pupils. Award-winning schools
in the system include Freedom Park Elementary, John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet, A. R. Johnson
Health Sciences Magnet and C. T. Walker Traditional Magnet School. Superintendent Dana Bedden,
hired in 2007, is working to implement a "blueprint for success" in the school system.
Post-secondary educational opportunities, workforce training and continuing education programs are
readily available in Augusta for both traditional and nontraditional students. The Medical College of
Georgia is Georgia's only public institution devoted solely to health sciences education and includes the
Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Studies, Medicine and Nursing. Paine College
offers undergraduate degrees in 30 majors, and Augusta State University offers undergraduate and
graduate-level degrees in a wide range of fields. Brenau University, Troy University, the University of
Phoenix and Savannah River College are other post-secondary institutions located in Augusta and
offering a variety of degrees online or at campus. Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical
College System of Georgia, offers degrees and diplomas in such areas as allied health and nursing,
industrial technology, information and engineering technology and business and personal services.
Emoloyment Options Obiective: A range of job types should be provided in each community to meet
the diverse needs of the local workforce.
Status: Data indicate that Augusta businesses and institutions offer a wide range of job opportunities for
skilled and unskilled labor. Employment is spread out across such occupation categories as management
and professional, services, sales and office, construction and maintenance and production, transportation
and material moving.
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A number of programs and services are offered in the community to support job training needs and to
assist entrepreneurs. Augusta Technical College coordinates the Georgia Quick-Start Program, a state
initiative that trains employees free of charge for new and expanding businesses. Augusta Tech has
established the Center for Advanced Technology (CADTEC) College to help CSRA manufacturers
compete in the world market through technology transfer. The overall objective of the SRS Community
Reuse Organization is to create an environment conducive to technology-based startups, business
expansions and to attract new ventures to a five-county region that includes Augusta-Richmond County.
Business incubators are an integral part of the community's strategy to meet the needs of the local
workforce and foster new business development. A small business incubator is located near the Augusta
Tech campus. The mission of this incubator is to foster regional economic development by supporting
entrepreneurs, small/disadvantaged businesses, and businesses expanding to the CSRA area by
providing managerial & technical assistance, low office rental rates, and shared access to basic office
services and equipment. The Georgia Medical Center Authority operates two incubators for life sciences
companies and start-ups.
Heritaee Preservation Obiective: The traditional character of the community should be maintained
through preserving and revitalizing historic areas of the community, encouraging new development that
is compatible with the traditional features of the community, and protecting other scenic or natural
features that are important to defining the community's character.
Status: Heritage preservation is an integral part of the city's tourism and economic development
strategy. Heritage preservation in Augusta is marked by a wide variety of activities. Individuals and
organizations are actively involved in preserving the past and at the same time make historic resources
and traditions a part of the city's future. Examples of some of the major activities include preparation of
National Register nominations, rehabilitation of historic buildings, sponsoring cultural festivals and
participation in historic preservation and heritage education programs.
Property rehabilitation and reuse is an integral part of historic preservation in Augusta. Every day
property owners and investors rehabilitate historic structures for use as homes, apartments, offices, and
retail establishments. Examples of these private projects are found throughout downtown Augusta and
in several neighborhoods. Most such projects are privately financed, but some owners also take
advantage of rehabilitation tax credit and tax abatement programs.
There are currently eight (8) National Register Historic Districts in Augusta, encompassing
approximately 6,200 properties. Thirty-four (34) properties are listed individually on the National
Register. These districts and properties represent many aspects of Augusta's history and include the
central business district, industrial facilities, urban neighborhoods, institutional buildings, and rural
resources.
Three areas - Downtown, Summerville and Olde Town - have also been designated as local historic
districts under the city's historic preservation ordinance. The ordinance specifies that the Historic
Preservation Commission review work affecting the exterior appearance of any property in a local
historic district prior to a building permit being issued. The objective of the design review requirement
is to protect the integrity of designated historic properties and ensure that new development is
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compatible with the district's historic character. In addition to the districts, six individual properties
have been designated as historic under the local ordinance.
The 12-member Historic Preservation Commission meets monthly to consider applications for
Certificate of Appropriateness, review ongoing preservation projects, and discuss other matters of
interest. The Commission has taken steps to raise community awareness about historic preservation and
works cooperatively with others to implement preservation planning projects.
Open SDace Preservation Obiective: New development should be designed to minimize the amount of
land consumed, and open space should be set aside from development for use as public parks or as
greenbelts/wildlife corridors.
Status: The city of Augusta has adopted a Community Greenspace Program in accordance with state
regulations. The goal of the program is to permanently preserve twenty percent (20%) of Augusta's land
area as greenspace. The Greenspace Program identifies areas for protection, including lands along the
Savannah River, within Phinizy Swamp, and along the major creeks (Butler, Rae's, Rock, Rocky, Spirit
and McBean). To date acquisition and donation efforts have resulted in the permanent protection of land
along the Savannah River and parts of Butler, Rae's and Spirit Creeks.
The Central Savannah River Land Trust administers the Greenspace Program on behalf of the city. The
Land Trust is a non-profit organization capable of accepting donations of land and conservation
easements designed to permanently protect sensitive environmental resources. A broad-based group of
citizens and organizations are involved in the Greenspace Program. Among them are the Southeastern
Natural Sciences Academy, the Augusta Canal Authority, Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, Sierra
Club, the Nature Conservancy, the Builders Association of Metro Augusta, Savannah Riverkeeper, the
Georgia Forestry Commission, and several neighborhood organizations.
Augusta's land use pattern is generally characterized by low-density development. Local development
regulations do offer some alternatives for higher density development. In 2003 Augusta's zoning
regulations were amended to accommodate conservation subdivisions. A conservation subdivision is a
subdivision in which a large percentage of the site is set aside as permanently protected greenspace. The
remainder of the tract is then developed at a higher density than normally allowed in the use zone.
Additional open space policies and initiatives will be considered in developing the Community Agenda.
Environmental Protection Obiective: Air quality and environmentally sensitive areas should be
protected from negative impacts of development. Environmentally sensitive areas deserve special
protection, particularly when they are important for maintaining traditional character or quality of life of
the community or region. Whenever possible, the natural terrain, drainage, and vegetation of an area
should be preserved.
Status: Over the years, the city of Augusta has worked with a variety of stakeholders to identify and
protect environmentally sensitive areas. Examples of environmentally sensitive areas in the community
include the Savannah River and its tributaries, including the associated floodplains, wetlands, prime
farmland and groundwater recharge areas. Some of the organizations that the city partners with to
protect these resources include the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, the Georgia Forestry
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Commission, the CSRA Land Trust, the Savannah Riverkeepers and the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources.
The city's recent regulatory initiatives include the adoption of ordinances and regulations to protect
aquifers and groundwater recharge areas, water supply watersheds, and the Savannah River basin, and
amending the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to increase restrictions on developing within the
100-year floodplain. The city is also involved in projects to assess water quality in the Savannah River
basin, has implemented stormwater management and water quality monitoring programs in compliance
with the Federal Clean Water Act, and has completed water and sewer system improvement projects
designed to improve water quality and reduce groundwater pollution. The City also works with
stakeholders to develop solutions to environmental problems, to foster the sharing of information related
to environmental quality and protection, and to educate children about the importance of environmental
protection and stewardship.
With regard to air quality, the city is involved in ongoing efforts to monitor air quality, educate the
community about the importance of clean air, and implement initiatives to improve air quality. In the
last 10 years the city has been a partner with other stakeholders in projects to review regional air quality
data, stay informed about state and federal initiatives to improve air quality, and assess alternative local
and regional initiatives to improve air quality. Among the initiatives now in place in Augusta is a
seasonal open burning ban. This ban, which is in effect from May 1 - September 30 each year, is designed
to limit open burning during the hottest, sunniest time of the year when weather conditions can intensify
air quality problems.
Reeional Cooperation Obiective: Regional cooperation should be encouraged in setting priorities,
identifying shared needs, and finding collaborative solutions, particularly where it is critical to the
success of a venture, such as protection of shared natural resources.
Status: Augusta is a member of, or has representation on, several regional organizations that serve as
forums for identifying shared needs and finding collaborative solutions to problems. Examples of these
organizations include the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Regional Development Center, the
CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority, the Richmond / Burke Job Training Authority and the Augusta
Regional Transportation Study. Most of these organizations focus on the implementation of programs
and services mandated by state or federal law .
Augusta is to some extent in competition with neighboring jurisdictions for jobs, private investment and
residents. Political jurisdiction boundaries and other factors make this a fact of life in any metropolitan
area. This can be a barrier to cooperation on any number of issues. However, Augusta does work with
neighboring jurisdictions on such issues as air quality, public safety, major transportation projects,
protection of water resources and solid waste disposal. The City will continue to participate in
organizations with a regional focus and foster regional cooperation on issues of mutual interest and
concern.
Transportation Alternatives Obiective: Alternatives to transportation by automobile, including mass
transit, bicycle routes and pedestrian facilities, should be made available in each community. Greater use
of alternate transportation should be encouraged.
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Status: The city provides alternative modes of transportation within the city limits. Augusta Public
Transit (APT), a city department, provides fixed-route and paratransit public transportation service to
the residents of Augusta. APT currently operates 10 fixed routes within the city with a peak fleet of 13
buses. APT also operates paratransit services for disabled persons, in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, using seven paratransit vehicles.
A fairly extensive network of sidewalks is present within the old city limits, but there are very few in the
neighborhood and commercial centers ofthe former county. Sidewalks are located along some sections
of the arterial and collector roads, but do not form a network that pedestrians can utilize. Sidewalks also
are located adjacent to many of the public schools. Off-road facilities used by walkers and joggers
include the Augusta Canal towpath, Savannah River levee, and paved trails at some county recreation
centers. Where sidewalks are not present, especially on local or neighborhood streets, pedestrians often
walk in the road.
Even where sidewalks exist, there are some evident limitations. Some sidewalks are very narrow, have
obstructions (e.g. utility pole, light pole) and are not designed to accommodate the disabled and
handicapped. Others suffer from a lack of routine maintenance. In some cases resurfacing projects often
result in the finished grade of a street being at or near the top of the curb. This causes safety problems
and allows storm water to run offthe street and onto a sidewalk.
An active participant in the Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS), the city is continuously
planning and promoting alternative modes of transportation. The ARTS Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian
Plan, completed in January 2003, is a blueprint for development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities over
the next 20 years. The plan includes an inventory ofthe current regional bicycle and pedestrian network,
design standards for new facilities, a list of recommended projects (with cost estimates), and strategies
for implementing the projects. Several of the projects in the plan have been implemented or are under
construction. Several others are programmed for construction as part of road widening and improvement
projects. Over the years, the city has also supported the work of others in the community to develop
bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including the Augusta Canal Authority, Augusta State University and
various neighborhood associations.
Reeional Solutions Obiective: Regional solutions to needs shared by more than one local jurisdiction
are preferable to separate local approaches, particularly where this will result in greater efficiency and
less cost to the taxpayer.
Status: Augusta participates with other entities in finding regional solutions to shared needs. Some
examples include the interconnection of the Augusta and Aiken County public transit systems, the
seasonal open burning ban effective in Richmond and Columbia Counties and participation in the
assessment and protection of the region's water resources. Many of the issues confronting the city are
local concerns. However, the City will continue to foster regional cooperation on issues of mutual
interest and concern, especially with regard to the protection of natural resources.
Housine Opportunities Obiective: Quality housing and a range of housing size, cost, and density
should be provided in each community, to make it possible for all who work in the community to also
live in the community.
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Status: Augusta's housing stock includes single-family units (detached, attached, manufactured homes)
and apartments in a variety of styles, sizes and densities and in several different price ranges. Generally
speaking, most people who work in the city can afford to live in Augusta if they so choose. The city's
development standards and regulations are flexible enough to accommodate the variety found in the
housing stock. As part of the Community Agenda, the city might want to consider changes to the
standards to encourage more housing that includes multiple styles and densities in individual
developments and more housing / living arrangements for the growing elderly population.
Affordability is an issue for some households, especially low-income households. These households are
either paying a high percentage of their income for housing and utilities, or find it difficult to become
homeowners for the first time. The city supports non-profit organizations that provide affordable
housing for low-income households and housing for the homeless, but the need for affordable housing
and permanent housing for the homeless are greater than existing resources. The presence of a
significant number of vacant, dilapidated units in some neighborhoods is another ongoing issue. Some
neighborhoods also have vacant lots suitable for infill housing.
Traditional Neiehborhood Obiective: Traditional neighborhood development patterns should be
encouraged, including use of more human scale development, mixing of uses within easy walking
distance of one another, and facilitating pedestrian activity.
Status: Traditional neighborhood development patterns that mix land uses, include a variety of housing
types and create a pedestrian-oriented environment are rare in Augusta. The city's zoning ordinance
separates most land uses into separate and distinct districts. Residential uses are permitted in a
commercial zone, which has facilitated the creation of many loft apartments in downtown Augusta in
recent years. The zoning ordinance also provides for "planned unit developments", but the PUD
regulations and standards pre-date the recent "neo-traditional" movement and have been used only in a
few instances. A number of older neighborhoods in Augusta do have many of the characteristics of
traditional neighborhoods, and could serve as models for adopting development standards that result in
more traditional neighborhood development elsewhere in the city.
Infill Develoument Obiective: Communities should maximize the use of existing infrastructure and
minimize the conversion of undeveloped land at the urban periphery by encouraging development or
redevelopment of sites closer to the downtown or traditional urban core of the community.
Status: Augusta's existing comprehensive plan includes policies to encourage infill development and
the redevelopment of older residential and commercial areas. The city has done neighborhood-level
planning for years in order to identify the needs of older neighborhoods and implement projects that
address those needs. This has resulted in new housing, commercial development and public facility
improvements in many neighborhoods. In 1997 the Augusta Land Bank Authority was created for the
purpose of returning non-tax-generating properties to a productive use. The Land Bank Authority woks
with the city, private developers and non-profit organizations to implement redevelopment projects and
put property back on the tax rolls.
In July 2003 the Augusta Commission adopted the Target Area Master Plan. The plan is a revitalization
strategy and redevelopment plan for an area compassing the following inner-city neighborhoods: Laney-
Walker, Bethlehem, Turpin Hill and part of Uptown. The overall goal of the plan "is to create a
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sustainable, economically diverse neighborhood that contains housing, jobs, and educational and
workforce development opportunities". The Augusta Commission recently (December 2007) hired a
consultant to develop a detailed implementation strategy for this redevelopment area.
At a broader level, the city has taken steps to improve public facilities throughout the city in order to
maintain the attractiveness of established neighborhoods and facilitate infill development. A number of
sales tax projects have resulted in improvements to roads, bridges, drainage structures and recreation
facilities. The Utilities Department has extended sanitary sewer service to some established
neighborhoods that lacked such service for many years. The department has also upgraded water service
in many existing neighborhoods to improve reliability and reduce the dependence on groundwater
sources of supply.
Sense of Place Objective: Traditional downtown areas should be maintained as the focal point of the
community or, for newer areas where this is not possible, the development of activity centers that serve
as community focal points should be encouraged. These community focal points should be attractive,
mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly places where people choose to gather for shopping, dining, socializing,
and entertainment.
Status: Downtown Augusta has been and remains a focal point of the community. It is where Augusta
was founded in 1736 and is significant in many areas, including architecture, commerce, industry,
landscape architecture, religion, transportation, government and education. Downtown Augusta has
many ofthe characteristics of an area that reflect a sense of place.
The community has long recognized the uniqueness of downtown. For the last 25 years a wide variety of
stakeholders, including the city of Augusta, have worked to implement a downtown development plan
prepared for Augusta Tomorrow, Inc. Augusta Tomorrow is a private, non-profit that has worked ''to
serve the community at large by planning, promoting, and implementing the revitalization and
development of Augusta with particular emphasis on the city center." Implementation of the projects
and initiatives in the Augusta Tomorrow plan have resulted in millions of dollars of private and public
investment in downtown and the adjoining neighborhoods. Now that most of the projects in the original
plan (and more recent updates) are complete, Augusta Tomorrow is preparing to develop a new plan for
downtown.
Some other areas within the city evoke a sense of place. This includes some older, historic
neighborhoods that maintain more traditional lot layouts, street patterns and architectural styles. These
neighborhoods are predominantly residential, but do have other land uses present. The history and
significance of these areas has been documented, and some have been designated as National Register
and / or local historic districts.
Creating a sense of place for some other parts of the city remains a challenge. The general pattern, style
and scale of development in Augusta over the last 40-50 years are very similar to other communities of
similar size. If not for the presence of some major landmarks, a non-resident might not be able to
distinguish some parts of Augusta from similar areas in another city. The comprehensive plan update
affords the community an opportunity to explore the options, tools and techniques for establishing a
sense of place throughout the city.
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PURPOSE
The Community Agenda document is the portion of the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan
that will guide the city's future and serve as the basis for the policy decisions of the city's elected and
appointed leaders and staff. Local decisions should be consistent with the recommendations contained
within this document. The Community Agenda contains a final list of identified community-wide issues
and opportunities. Through the implementation of the steps contained within the Community
Participation Program, community issues and opportunities have been delineated in order to create a
short-term and long-term guide for citizens and community leaders to utilize.
PARTICIPATION PROCESS
1. Public Notification and Involvement
The Community Agenda was prepared according to the process outlined in the Community Participation
Program (Appendix A). As with the Community Assessment, the Community Agenda was prepared with
input obtained via open house public meetings, online surveys and direct contact with a variety of
stakeholders. The following methods were used to generate community interest and participation in the
planning process:
· Press releases regarding project updates and public meeting notices developed and distributed to
media outlets.
· Public meeting notice developed and distributed to media outlets and community stakeholders.
o Print version appeared in the Augusta Chronicle, Metro Spirit, Metro Courier and Hola
Augusta!
o Print version mailed directly to neighborhood associations and other stakeholders.
o Print version distributed at public libraries and public recreation centers throughout the
city.
o Electronic copy sent to the stakeholders listed in the Community Participation Program,
as well as others identified during the planning process. Reminder e-mails sent as
meetings were held.
o Electronic copy sent to all city of Augusta employees. Reminder e-mails sent as meetings
were held.
o Electronic copy of meeting posted on the following web pages - City of Augusta,
Planning Commission and Comprehensive Plan Update.
· Project Newsletter used to provide general information to the public and stakeholders and
specific information about the plan update as the project progressed.
o Electronic copy sent to all identified stakeholders.
o Print copies mailed to neighborhood associations and other stakeholders.
o Print copies distributed at public libraries and recreation centers throughout the city.
o Print copies distributed at all comprehensive plan public meetings and hearings.
· Direct Outreach - Project information distributed and input sought at neighborhood association
meetings and other venues besides the comprehensive plan meetings and hearings.
· Stakeholder Survey - Stakeholders listed in the Community Participation Program were asked to
complete an online survey. Stakeholders were asked to provide input on community issues,
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development projects and the vision for the future of the city. Reminder e-mails were sent to
stakeholders.
· Surveys were developed to obtain input on goals, objectives and implementation measures to
include in the Community Agenda.
o Print copies of survey distributed at public meetings and hearings
o Electronic copy of surveys posted online. Multiple e-mails sent to stakeholders asking
them to complete the surveys.
· The project website was used to provide project updates and solicit input on the Community
Agenda. The information on the website included the plan update schedule, survey forms and
results, public meeting schedules, copies of maps, slide presentations and handouts and copies of
project documents.
2. Public Meetings
Public meetings were held using a drop-in, open house format that facilitated one-on-one interaction
between attendees and city officials and staff. The purpose of the public meetings held in June 2008 was
to obtain final input on the list of Issues and Opportunities, get feedback on the preliminary
neighborhood (character) areas and obtain input on the goals, objectives and implementation program to
be included in the draft Community Agenda.
Upon signing-in at one of the June meetings, attendees were given handouts and asked to view a
PowerPoint presentation containing background information on the comprehensive plan and the status of
the plan development process. Planning Commission staff members were present to explain the
presentation in more detail and answer questions. Attendees were then asked to complete two surveys,
assign priorities to the preliminary list ofIssues and Opportunities and review neighborhood (character)
area maps. The surveys requested feedback on the draft goals of the Community Agenda and the draft
development objectives for each of the character areas. Survey materials and comment cards can be
found in Appendix B & c.
The purpose of the public hearing held in July was to brief the community on the content of the
Community Agenda, provide an opportunity for residents to make final suggestions, additions or
revisions, and notify the community of when the Community Agenda will be submitted to the CSRA
Regional Development Center for review. The Community Agenda was also posted online and hard
copies were distributed to public libraries and recreation centers to give residents additional
opportunities to review and comment on the content.
3. Comprehensive Plan Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Committee, a standing committee of the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission, continued to meet during the development of the Community Agenda. The committee met
to plan each round of public meetings (Meeting objectives, handouts, locations, etc.) and to review the
information and feedback received at the public meetings / hearings and from other sources.
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ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The list of issues and opportunities has changed since the first round of public meetings in January 2008.
The following table contains the final list of issues and opportunities. Issues and opportunities related to
land use are outlined for each of the character areas in the "Community Vision" section. Corresponding
implementation measures for each of the issues and opportunities can be found throughout the
Implementation Program Section.
Attract new residents to Augusta by stressing the low cost of living, presence of high quality
medical facilities and wide range of educational, recreational and cultural programs and
1. services.
2. Increase em 10 ment and housin 0 tions for oun adults and
3. Promote construction of housing for smaller households.
4. Invest in facilities and services that are attractive to retirees.
5. Invest in im rovements to education facilities and services that facilitate life-Ion
6. Attract jobs to the community that ay higher-than-average wages.
Invest in programs and services that empower poverty-level households to become self-
7. sufficient.
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encourage greater
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COMMUNITY VISION
1. General Vision Statement
The following vision statement is a concise summary of preferences for the future of Augusta as
expressed by residents and stakeholders during the preparation of the Community Agenda. The vision is
reflected in the Future Development Map, the vision and recommended development patterns for each
of the neighborhood (character) areas and the implementation program. All are designed to address the
list of issues and opportunities. Local decisions that adhere to the goals and supporting policies
contained in the Community Agenda are designed to implement the community vision and the vision for
each of the neighborhood areas.
Augusta is a clean, safe place to live, work and play with a diverse economy, abundant job
opportunities, a variety of entertainment and recreation opportunities and a development
pattern that is attractive to both residents and visitors. Downtown Augusta and several
inner-city neighborhoods are revitalized and economic opportunity is available
throughout the community. Suburban areas have a "sense of place" all their own with
new mixed-use development coexisting with established neighborhoods. Sidewalks and
multi-use trails connect residents to activity centers, greenspace and recreation facilities.
2. Future Development Map
The Future Development Map for Augusta actually consists of three maps: the Final Neighborhood Area
Map, the Future Development Patterns Map and the Natural and Cultural Resources Map. Three maps
are necessary in order to clearly convey information on future development patterns, account for the
resources that need protection and identify the other areas requiring special attention. Augusta has opted
not to include a separate future land use map in the comprehensive plan. The Future Development Map
provides more flexibility in decision-making, affords opportunities to encourage more mixed-use and
infill development at appropriate locations, and allows for the evaluation of development projects based
on the community's vision, goals and policies.
The Final Neighborhood Area Map shows the boundaries of the eight (8) neighborhood areas and uses
symbols to identify the areas requiring special attention within each character area. The Protected
Natural and Cultural Resources Map show the general location of water resources, greenspace and
conservation areas and cultural resources to be protected in the future. The Future Development Patterns
Map shows the recommended future development pattern for the city and the neighborhood areas,
including major activity centers, commercial nodes and specific neighborhoods and areas earmarked for
redevelopment. The Future Development maps are a graphic representation of the recommended future
development pattern in the city. The maps are not meant to be used alone, but rather in conjunction with
the overall goals and policies and the vision and recommended development patterns for each of the
neighborhood areas.
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There are some general points to make about the Future Development Patterns Map.
1. Downtown Augusta - The Central Business District will continue to be a unique mixed-use area
with redevelopment and revitalization continuing in accordance with a development plan
currently being drafted for downtown Augusta and North Augusta, South Carolina.
2. Old City Neighborhoods - Redevelopment projects will be ongoing in neighborhoods targeted
for such activities in order to stabilize them and enhance their attractiveness as places to live-
work and play. Otherwise stable neighborhoods would continue to remain so.
3. Suburban Development Areas - These areas will continue to reflect the predominant
characteristics of suburban areas, with stable, low-density residential subdivisions being the
predominant land use. Institutional land uses will be scattered throughout these areas.
Commercial corridors and nodes will be another defining characteristic as noted on the map.
Light industrial and warehousing uses will be located on or near major commercial corridors and
nodes, in industrial parks and along frontage roads. New mixed-use and infill development will
be encouraged at appropriate locations to reduce automobile traffic, create pedestrian-friendly
spaces and establish a sense of place in suburban locations.
4. Commercial Corridors - These represent existing commercial corridors that have developed
along the principal arterial highways in the city. There are opportunities for in fill development
and redevelopment at locations along these corridors. The overall objective is to minimize the
extension of these corridors beyond their current limits and, when extended, provide sufficient
buffers between non-residential uses and adjoining residential areas.
5. Minor Commercial Nodes - These represent intersections of principal and minor arterial
highways where commercial development is already established or is desired as part ofthe future
vision for the city. These are intersections where neighborhood-oriented businesses, convenience
shopping and smaller shopping centers are or will be located.
6. Major Commercial Nodes - These are located where 1-20 and 1-520 intersect the principal
arterials highways in the city. These are the locations where the highest concentration of
commercial, light industrial and warehousing development are and will be located. The
commercial uses include a mix of highway and freeway-oriented businesses, larger shopping /
retail centers, entertainment and eating / drinking establishments and some neighborhood and
convenience type businesses.
Due in part to the pending widening of Windsor Spring Road, the intersection of Windsor Spring
and Tobacco Road is considered an emerging major commercial node. While two conventional
shopping centers and a number of standalone commercial uses are located at the intersection, it
could become the focal point for mixed-use, pedestrian friendly development. Such development
could help establish a sense of place in this part of the city.
7. Industrial- Industrial and warehousing uses are scattered throughout the community, with most
of the heavy industry concentrated at large sites in East Augusta. Most of the remaining sites
suitable for new or expanding industry, particularly heavy industry, are located east of Mike
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Padgett Highway (SR 56) or in established industrial parks (e.g. Augusta Corporate Park). Due
to the proximity of some sites to water resources and conservation areas, environmental
considerations will be important in evaluating the suitability of such sites for industrial use.
8. Regional Activity Centers - These centers have been, and will continue to be the focal point for
a mix of commercial, office, employment, education and recreation. Some of the activity centers,
such as the one centered on Doctor's Hospital, have sites available for additional development.
Others, such as the one including the medical center and Paine College, are expanding into
adjacent areas and creating transitional zones in the process.
3. Neighborhood Area Narrative
The Neighborhood Area Narrative section includes separate tables with the following information for
each neighborhood (character) area: a vision statement, description of recommended development
patterns, the State Quality Community Objectives to be addressed, the appropriate land uses for the
character area, the existing zoning pattern and the potential/recommended changes to zoning and
development regulations. Implementation measures are outlined in the Implementation Program section.
These implementation measures provide specific actions to help the city reinforce and build upon the
character defined for each area.
The final neighborhood (character) area boundaries are based on a combination of geography and the
defining characteristics of each area. The CBD is unique among the areas because of its history, mix of
land uses and general development pattern. East Augusta is also unique because of its high concentration
of industrial uses, some of which are in close proximity to residential areas, and environmentally-
sensitive land uses. Other neighborhood (character) areas, including West Augusta, South Augusta and
Belair, are similar to one another due to their suburban-style development pattern. A traditional
neighborhood development pattern is common to most of the Old City neighborhoods.
It is important to note that all of the neighborhood areas have some important characteristics in common,
and thus overlay all of them. All of the areas have water resources, both surface and groundwater, that
must be protected. All have identified gateways into the city, all of which are the focus of a wayfinding
signage program that is being implemented by the Augusta Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Regional activity centers are located in several of the areas, and three areas - Belair, South Augusta and
South Richmond - are experiencing development at a more rapid pace than other areas. Agricultural and
forest resources are most concentrated in South Richmond. Historic (cultural resources) are most
concentrated in the CBD and Old City neighborhoods, but are also located on scattered sites throughout
the city. The CBD and several Old City neighborhoods are in need of redevelopment, as are identified
target areas in East and South Augusta.
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD AREA
Location and General Description: Located adjacent to the Savannah River, downtown is where the
city was founded and first developed. Downtown has the characteristics of a traditional central business
district, including a wide variety of land uses (retail, office, cultural, entertainment, financial,
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government, open space, industrial and institutional), high level of access for vehicles, pedestrians and
transit, a mix of architectural styles, medium to high-density residential development, and commercial
buildings with no front or side setbacks.
TYPICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
. Dense, mixed use
development pattern
. Access by all transportation
modes
. Variety of historic resources
and architecture
. New construction, some of
which is not compatible with
existing buildings in size,
scale, amassing, form,
orientation, setback and
materials.
Downtown redevelopment has been ongoing for over twenty-five years. A number of large public and
private projects have resulted from a downtown development plan first published in 1982 and updated in
1995 and 2000. These projects include the Augusta Riverwalk, Augusta Riverfront Center, Riverplace
Condominiums, Fort Discovery, the Augusta Museum of History, the Morris Museum of Art and
Springfield Village Park. A new downtown development plan is being prepared in cooperation with
North Augusta, SC and will be completed in early 2009.
Developers, merchants and property owners have initiated downtown redevelopment projects on their
own. Historic buildings have been renovated and are being adaptively reused as professional offices,
restaurants, nightclubs, artist galleries, antique shops, meeting and reception facilities, and specialty
shops. Apartments and condominiums have been created on the upper floors of many commercial
buildings. The result is a downtown that is making a comeback due to the commitment of many people
and sizable private and public investment.
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Vision for Downtown: Downtown Augusta will maintain and enhance its historic character
and unique mix of land uses. Downtown will continue to reflect the predominant
characteristics of a historic central business district, while at the same time adapting to the
changing environment around it. Underutilized parcels will be redeveloped in a manner
consistent with the overall vision for downtown and with respect for existing development
patterns and the historic architecture in the area. Redevelopment will include new medium and
high density housing, additional commercial and office development, new civic and
institutional facilities and shopping and entertainment facilities. Adaptive reuse of historic
buildings will be a key component. New development will respect the scale, massing,
architecture and other design elements of the existing historic structures.
1. New residential, commercial and institutional development
built in accordance with established design guidelines and
with respect for the historic character and traditional
development pattern of downtown.
2. Medium and high-density housing in both new structures
and existing buildings
3. Office, retail, service and entertainment development in both Regional Identity
new and existing structures . Appropriate Business
4. Enhanced arts, entertainment and sports facilities. . Heritage Preservation
5. Stronger physical connections between the riverfront and . Open Space Preservation
downtown. . Environmental Protection
6. Public infrastructure (public buildings, streets, landscaping, parks, . Regional Cooperation
sidewalks, etc.) that support and complement other development.
7. Attractive gateways to the city supplemented by a · Transportation Alternatives
coordinated way finding signage. · Housing Opportunities
8. Transportation system that accommodates all modes of · Traditional Neighborhood
travel and is accessible to all. · Infill Development
. Sense of Place
The recommended development
patterns for the Downtown
neighborhood area will promote
the following Quality
Community Objectives:
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. Medium Density
Urban Residential
(4-6 units / acre)
. High Density
Urban Residential
(> 6 units / acre)
. Professional Office
. Neighborhood
Commercial
. General
Commercial
. Light Industrial
and warehousing
. Public /
Institutional
. Transportation /
Communications
and Utilities
. Parks / Recreation
and Conservation
. Mixed Use
Existing Zoning Districts and Overlays
. B-2 (General Business) - All types of office, commercial and
residential uses, including mixed-use developments, are permitted in
this district. Certain commercial uses permitted only by special
exception. Industrial uses are not permitted.
. L-I (Light Industrial) - All types of office, commercial, light industrial
and warehousing uses are permitted in this district. Heavy industrial
and residential uses are not permitted.
· PDR (Planned Development Riverfront) - An overlay district covering
the Savannah riverfront and part of downtown Augusta. The list of
permitted land uses is more restrictive than in the underlying zone, and
development plans are subject to review by the Riverfront
Development Review Board.
· Savannah River Corridor Protection District - An overlay district that
establishes a 100-foot vegetative buffer along the Savannah River
throughout Augusta. Within the district certain land uses are
permitted, but facilities for the receiving, storage or disposal of
hazardous or solid wastes are prohibited.
. Downtown Local Historic District - An overlay district established
under the city's historic preservation ordinance that covers a large part
of the downtown. Any material change affecting the exterior of
property within the district is subject to design review by the city's
Historic Preservation Commission. The underlying zoning is not
affected by the historic district designation.
Potential Amendments to Current Zoning, Zoning Districts and Overlays
· Rezoning - Consider rezoning areas currently zoned L-I (Light
Industrial) to B-2 (General Business)
. Mixed-Use Zoning District - Consider developing a mixed-use zoning
district that would replace the existing zoning classifications in
downtown with a district that allows residential and non-residential
uses on single sites or in single structures.
· Form-Based Code or Conservation District Design Guidelines
· PDR (Planned Development Riverfront) - Amend boundaries,
development standards and / or list of permitted uses to achieve goals
and objectives of the Joint Master Plan for Augusta, Georgia and North
Augusta, South Carolina Regional Urban Core
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OLD CITY NEIGHBORHOODS AREA
Location and General Description: This area includes predominantly residential neighborhoods
located within the old city limits of Augusta. Most of these neighborhoods were developed prior to
World War II and reflect the major characteristics of so-called "traditional" neighborhoods. The
traditional neighborhoods include Olde Town, May Park, Uptown, Laney-Walker, Bethlehem, Turpin
Hill, Harrisburg (including the area formerly known as West End), Academy-Baker, Pendleton King,
Summerville and Sand Hills.
With the exception of Uptown, the remaining neighborhoods reflect a combination of characteristics
found in traditional neighborhoods and post-war suburbs. Among the characteristics that distinguish
Highland Park, Albion Acres / Forest Acres and Forest Hills as newer neighborhoods are the
predominance of single-family detached units on lots of similar size, residential uses separated from
other uses, a varied street pattern with curvilinear patterns predominating, few, if any, sidewalks, off-
street parking with driveways and commercial uses at the edge of the neighborhood.
Uptown is a neighborhood that has been in transition for many years. Low-density residences were once
the predominant land use in the neighborhood, along with some institutional uses. Today, the area is
dominated by a regional activity center that includes the medical complex, commercial land uses,
professional offices and Paine College. Low density residential development is still evident on 2-3
streets in the northwest corner of the neighborhood, but the overall transition is expected to continue.
The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) will purchase and redevelop the 15 acres that was until recently
the site of the Gilbert Manor Public Housing complex. MCG also plans to purchase other property off
the main campus for new student housing. In addition, MCG Health, Inc. has been expanding into the
area west of 15th Street and is expected to continue to do so.
Historic residential structures / Olde Town neighborhood
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
. Mix of traditional neighborhoods and
post-war suburbs
. Varying architectural styles and housing
types
. Varying lot sizes
. Institutional and neighborhood
commercial interspersed with residential
. Grid pattern of streets
. Alleys in several neighborhoods
. Sidewalks in many neighborhoods
. Medium-to-high access to public transit
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Vision for Old City Neighborhoods: The focus of activity in this area will be continued
redevelopment in some neighborhoods and maintaining the stability in other neighborhoods.
Redevelopment is occurring, and will occur, in several "traditional" neighborhoods, including Olde
Town, May Park, Laney-Walker, Bethlehem, Turpin Hill, Harrisburg and Sand Hills. The vision for
redevelopment includes the removal of deteriorated and dilapidated structures, the construction and / or
rehabilitation of single-family housing, new commercial establishments and offices, more shopping and
entertainment facilities, more community facilities and services, more job opportunities and
improvements in the appearance of the neighborhoods. Physical redevelopment will be done in a
manner consistent with existing development patterns and the historic character and architecture of
these neighborhoods. Residential land uses will continue to predominate in these neighborhoods as
redevelopment progresses. The remaining neighborhoods are relatively stable and any needed public
actions will be desi ned to reinforce that stabili .
1. Maintain low-density single-family residential development in
areas where it is already the predominant land use. Protect from
encroachment by conflicting land uses.
2. Infill residential development at densities compatible with the
surrounding area. Site design reflects traditional neighborhood
patterns and existing architectural styles.
3. Redevelopment projects (housing and economic development) Regional Identity
in neighborhoods targeted for such activities. . Heritage Preservation
4. Additional commercial and retail development in under-served . Open Space Preservation
neighborhoods. . Environmental Protection
5. Neighborhood activity centers that provide a focal point for . Educational Opportunities
community services and a location for appropriately-scaled retail . Employment Options
establishments.
. Transportation Alternatives
6. Expanded regional activity center encompassing the medical
. Housing Opportunities
complex and Paine College. More direct connections between
the activity center and downtown. · Traditional Neighborhood
7. Expanded academic facilities at Augusta State University · Infill Development
campus on Wrightsboro Road · Sense of Place
8. Attractive gateways supplemented by a coordinated way finding
sIgnage
The recommended development
patterns for the Old City
neighborhood area will promote
the following Quality
Community Objectives:
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. Low-Density
Urban Residential
(1-4 units / acre)
. Medium Density
Urban Residential
(4-6 units / acre)
. Professional Office
. Neighborhood
Commercial
. General
Commercial
. Light Industrial
and warehousing
. Heavy Industrial
. Public /
Institutional
. Transportation /
Communications
and Utilities
. Parks / Recreation
and Conservation
. Mixed Use
Existing Zoning Districts and Overlays
· R-l, R-IA, R-lB, R-IC, R-ID and R-lE - (Single-Family Residential
Zones) - All except R-ID and R-lE cover most of the old city
neighborhoods
. R-2 (Two-Family Residential Zone) - covers parts of a few
neighborhoods and spot zones
· R-3A, R-3B and R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential Zone)
· PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone - located on a few scattered
sites.
· P-l (Professional/Office) Zone - concentrations in the medical center
area and the vicinity of Trinity Hospital and the Uptown V A
· B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone - generally confined to major
streets and major intersections
. B-2 (General Business) - generally confined to major streets and
major intersections
· L-I (Light Industrial) - generally confined to areas near downtown and
where light manufacturing and warehousing facilities are located
· H-I (Heavy Industrial) - generally confmed to locations where heavy
manufacturing done
· PDR (Planned Development Riverfront) - covers part of the Savannah
riverfront in aIde Town and the area in Harrisburg between the
Augusta Canal and the river
· Savannah River Corridor Protection District - An overlay district that
establishes a 100-foot vegetative buffer along the Savannah River
throughout Augusta. Within the district certain land uses are
pennitted, but facilities for the receiving, storage or disposal of
hazardous or solid waste are prohibited.
· Local Historic District - An overlay district established under the
city's historic preservation ordinance that covers the Summerville
neighborhood and part of the aIde Town neighborhood.
Potential Amendments to Current Zoning, Zoning Districts and Overlays
· Fonn-Based Code or Conservation District Design Guidelines in one
or more of the neighborhoods targeted for redevelopment.
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SOUTH AUGUST A NEIGHBORHOOD AREA
General Description: Suburban developed areas immediately south of the old city limits and bordering
Fort Gordon. South Augusta is characterized by a suburban pattern of development. Residential
development is characterized by low-density subdivisions with mostly single-family detached units on
uniform lots approximately ~-acre in size. Apartment complexes are scattered throughout the area and
usually located in close proximity to employment centers, shopping and major roads. Curvilinear street
patterns predominate. There are generally few amenities for pedestrians (i.e. sidewalks, crosswalks),
and transit service is more limited than in the old city neighborhoods.
Example of Existing Single-Family Residence
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
. Low-density residential subdivisions
dating from the 1950s-present
. Mostly single-family detached units
with some multi-family residential
. Residential separated from other uses
. Low pedestrian orientation
. Little or no public transit service
. Moderate-to-high degree of building
separation
. Varied street pattern with curvilinear
predominant
. Off-street parking with driveways
. Two Regional Activity Centers
. Conservation Area and Greenspace -
Butler Creek, Rocky Creek
Institutional uses, mostly churches, are scattered throughout the area. There is a concentration of larger
institutional uses, including the East Central Georgia Regional Hospital, Regional Youth Detention
Center and Development Campus and the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. Augusta Technical
College represents another major institutional use. Commercial development is characterized by
shopping centers, small strip centers, professional offices and individual commercial establishments
arranged in a linear pattern along the major streets and highways and clustered near interstate highway
(1-520) interchanges. The Augusta Mall is at the center of a regional activity center located where South
Augusta joins two other character areas.
South Augusta has been the focus of new residential and commercial development in recent years. New
public schools have been built, and public utilities upgraded and expanded to accommodate the growth.
Growth is expected to continue on the remaining undeveloped tracts in close proximity to established
residential and commercial uses.
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Vision for South Augusta: South Augusta continues to reflect a mix of housing types at low-to-medium
densities, while preserving the suburban-style, single-family residential character that is predominant in the
area. Targeted neighborhoods are revitalized through code enforcement, removal of blight, infrastructure
improvements and public-private investment in new and rehabilitated housing. Large abandoned commercial
properties are redeveloped into attractive, mixed-use facilities. Established activity centers are the focus for
enhanced recreation and education activities, retail investment and job opportunities. Public investment has
strengthened existing neighborhoods and created a climate conducive for private development that
complements the existing in style, appearance and location. Attractive mixed-use developments are located on
sites appropriate for infill development.
1. Maintain low-density single-family residential development in areas
where it is already the predominant land use.
2. Infill residential development at densities compatible with the
surrounding area. Site design reflects existing neighborhood patterns
and architectural styles.
3. Redevelopment projects (housing and economic development) In
targeted neighborhoods, and at large abandoned commercial or .
industrial sites, targeted for such activities.
4. Additional commercial and retail development at major intersections .
near underserved neighborhoods.
5. Expanded regional activity center in the areas around Augusta Mall, .
Augusta Technical College and Diamond Lakes Park.
6. Reduce the reliance on autos by using sidewalks, bike lanes and multi - .
use trails to connect residential neighborhoods to activity centers
.
(schools, parks, community centers, greenways, neighborhood
businesses and services).
7. Attractive gateways supplemented by a coordinated way finding
sIgnage
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The recommended development
patterns for the South Augusta
neighborhood area will promote
the following Quality Community
Objectives:
.
Open Space Preservation
Environmental Protection
Educational Opportunities
Employment Options
Transportation Alternatives
Housing Opportunities
Infill Development
Sense of Place
.
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. Low-Density
Urban
Residential
(1-4 units / acre)
. Medium Density
Urban
Residential
(4-6 units / acre)
. Professional
Office
. Neighborhood
Commercial
. General
Commercial
. Light Industrial
and warehousing
. Heavy Industrial
. Public /
Institutional
. Transportation /
Communications
and Utilities
. Parks /
Recreation and
Conservation
. Mixed Use
Existing Zoning Districts and Overlays
. A (Agricultural) - generally confined to scattered sites in the Barton Chapel Rd.
and south of Tobacco Rd. in the vicinity ofFt. Gordon Gate 5.
· R-l, R-IA, R-lB, R-IC, R-ID and R-1E - (Single-Family Residential Zones) - All
except R-ID and R-1E cover most of the conventional suburban subdivisions.
· R-MH (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone - generally confined to scattered
sites in the Barton Chapel Rd. area, and south of Tobacco Rd. between Peach
Orchard and Windsor Spring Rd.
. R-2 (Two-Family Residential Zone) - Few if any duplex zones in the character
area.
. R-3A, R-3B and R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential Zone) - Confined primarily to
the apartment complexes scattered throughout the area
· PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone - located on a few isolated sites in the
city.
· P-l (Professional/Office) Zone - Located on a few scattered sites.
. B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone - Generally confined to major streets and
major intersections
· B-2 (General Business) - Generally confined to major streets and major
intersecti ons
. L-I (Light Industrial) - Generally located in industrial parks and on individual sites
along or near major highways and interstates.
· H-I (Heavy Industrial) - Generally located in industrial parks and on individual
sites along or near major highways and interstates.
Potential Amendments to Current Zoning, Zoning Districts and Overlays
· Consider rezoning remaining pockets of A (Agricultural) tracts to either R-l (One-
Family Residential) or R-MH (Residential Manufactured Home)
. Form-Based Code or Conservation District Design Guidelines in one or more of
the neighborhoods targeted for redevelopment.
· Mixed-Use Zoning District - Consider developing a mixed-use zoning district that
allows residential and non-residential uses on single sites or in single structures.
Target appropriate infill sites for this zoning classification.
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WEST AUGUSTA NEIGHBORHOOD AREA
Location and General Description: Suburban
developed area in the northwest part of the city
bordering Columbia County. Like South Augusta,
West Augusta is an area reflecting the suburban
development patterns of the last 50-60 years. Low-
density residential subdivisions and commercial
development, dating from the 1950's-1980s, are
predominant in the area. Apartment complexes of
varying ages are scattered throughout the area.
Developable land has become scarcer in recent
years, resulting in the development of more
attached townhouse and condominium complexes.
Transit service is more limited than in the old city
neighborhoods.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
. Low-density residential subdivisions dating
from the 1950s-present
. Mostly single-family detached units with
some multi - family residential
. Residential separated from other uses
. Low pedestrian orientation
. Little or no public transit service
. Moderate-to-high degree of building
separation
. Varied street pattern with curvilinear
predominant
. Off-street parking with driveways
. Martin Marietta Quarry
. Regional Activity Center - Augusta
Exchange,
. Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
. Surface water resources - Rock and Rae's
Creeks, Savannah River
Commercial development in West Augusta is characterized
by shopping centers, professional offices and entertainment
establishments arranged in a linear pattern along the major
streets and highways and clustered near interstate highway interchanges. The Augusta Exchange
Shopping Center functions as a regional commercial center. Low-density light industrial and
warehousing uses are located in close proximity to interstate interchanges. The one sizable heavy
industry is the Martin Marietta rock quarry located between Riverwatch Parkway and the Augusta
Canal.
The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is a historic
resource and linear greenspace trail of regional, state and
national significance. Additional greenspace areas and potential
linear trail routes are scattered throughout the area. Gateways
into the city include 1-20 at Riverwatch Parkway, 1-20 at
Washington Road and Riverwatch Parkway from 1-20 to
downtown. The Augusta National Golf Course is a major
landmark in the area.
Rae's Creek
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Vision for West Augusta: Intended to promote limited development of the remaining vacant tracts
while preserving the single-family residential character that is predominant in the area. Commercial
development will be confined to existing locations and any additional redevelopment of commercial
sites will be buffered from adjoining residential areas. Mixed-use development will be encouraged on
sites be in redevelo ed.
1. Maintain low-density single-family residential development in
areas where it is already the predominant land use.
The recommended development pattems for
the West Augusta neighborhood area will
promote the following Quality Community
Objectives:
2. Infill residential development at densities compatible with the
surrounding area. Site design reflects existing neighborhood
patterns and architectural styles.
4. Promote mixed-use development at appropriate locations to reduce
development footprint, encourage more walking and biking and
create a sense of place.
.
Open Space Preservation
Environmental Protection
Educational Opportunities
Employment Options
Transportation Alternatives
Housing Opportunities
Infill Development
Sense of Place
3. Additional commercial and retail development confined to ·
designated interchanges and intersections. ·
.
.
.
5. Allow for limit industrial and warehousing development in areas ·
where already located. Provide adequate buffers from adjoining ·
residential, public and institutional development.
6. Reduce the reliance on autos by using sidewalks, bike lanes and
multi-use trails to connect residential neighborhoods to schools,
parks, community centers, greenways, neighborhood businesses
and services.
7.
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. Low-Density .
Urban Residential
(1-4 units / acre) .
. Medium Density
Urban Residential
(4-6 units / acre) .
.
. Professional Office
. Neighborhood
Commercial
. General
Commercial
. Light Industrial
and warehousing
. Public /
Institutional
. Transportation /
Communications
and Utilities
. Parks / Recreation
and Conservation
. Mixed Use
Existing Zoning Districts and Overlays
A (Agricultural) - generally confined to public lands along the riverfront and
Augusta Canal.
R-l, R-IA, R-IB, R-IC, R-ID and R-IE - (Single-Family Residential Zones) - All
except R-ID and R-IE cover most of the conventional suburban subdivisions. A few
scattered R-ID and R-IE zones.
R-2 (Two-Family Residential Zone) - Few, if any, duplex zones in the character area.
R-3A, R-3B and R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential Zone) - Confined primarily to
the apartment complexes scattered throughout the area and to some of the newer
single-family attached dwellings and condominiums.
· PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone - located on a few isolated sites in the city.
(see Woodbluffand Willow Creek)
· P-l (Professional/Office) Zone - Located on a few scattered sites, such as the
intersection of Walton Way Ext. and Pleasant Home Rd. and Skinner Mill and Robert
C. Daniel, Jr. Parkway.
· B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone - Generally confined to major streets and major
intersections
· B-2 (General Business) - Generally confined to major streets and major intersections
· L-I (Light Industrial) - Generally located on individual sites along or near major
highways and interstates.
· H-I (Heavy Industrial) - generally confined to the area on and around the Martin
Marietta rock quarry.
· PDR (Planned Development Riverfront) - An overlay district covering the Savannah
riverfront and the Augusta Canal in the character area.
· Savannah River Corridor Protection District - An overlay district that establishes a
100-foot vegetative buffer along the Savannah River throughout Augusta.
Potential Amendments to Current Zoning Districts and Overlays
· Mixed-Use Zoning District - Consider developing a mixed-use zoning district
that allows residential and non-residential uses on single sites or in single
structures.
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EAST AUGUSTA NEIGHBORHOOD AREA
Location and General Description: East Augusta is characterized by a mix of natural resource areas,
industrial uses and limited residential and commercial land uses. Residential development includes some
conventional subdivisions dating from the 1950s -1970s, some apartment complexes and newer
townhouse and condominium development, some of which is located along the Savannah Riverfront.
The conventional subdivisions are concentrated in the northeast (e.g. Hornsby, Eastview, and Marion
Homes), central (e.g. Hyde Park, Aragon Park, Lombardy and Virginia Heights) and south central (e.g.
Apple Valley) parts of East Augusta. All of these conventional subdivisions are located in close
proximity to industrial land uses.
Example of Single-Family Residence
Commercial development is fairly limited and
characterized by stand-alone businesses such as
convenience stores, gas/food marts, and discount
retailers. East Augusta is home to much of
Augusta's warehousing, light industry and heavy
industry. Heavy industries include those
producing chemicals, paper and wood products,
clay products, transportation equipment and food
products. Warehousing facilities tend to be
located in close proximity to the surface
transportation network especially along the major
highways and near interstate interchanges, or in
close proximity to railroad lines.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
. Low-density residential subdivisions
dating from the 1950s-present
. Mostly single-family detached units with
some multi-family residential
. Low pedestrian orientation
. Some public transit service
. Moderate-to-high degree of building
separation
. Varied street pattern with curvilinear
predominant
. Off-street parking with driveways
. Regional Activity Center - Augusta
Regional Airport
. Natural Resources and Conservation
Heavy industry on Columbia Nitrogen Road
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Vision for East Augusta: The predominant low-density, single-family residential character of East
Augusta's established neighborhoods is preserved. At the same time, targeted neighborhoods and streets
are revitalized through code enforcement, removal of blight, infrastructure improvements and public-
private-nonprofit investment in new and rehabilitated housing. The neighborhoods and nearby industry
coexist, but are separated from one another. New industry is concentrated near Augusta Regional Airport.
A new gateway and major commercial node has been developed at the 1-520 / Sand Bar Ferry Rd.
interchange. Conservation and environmentally-sensitive areas are preserved and used for education,
recreation and eco-tourism.
1. Maintain low-density single-family residential development in
areas where it is already the predominant land use.
2. Limited infill residential development at appropriate locations
and at densities compatible with the surrounding area. Site
design reflects existing neighborhood pattems and architectural
styles.
3. Redevelopment projects (housing and economic development)
in neighborhoods targeted for such activities. .
4. Additional commercial and retail development in underserved .
neighborhoods. .
5. Neighborhood activity centers that provide a focal point for .
community services and a location for appropriately-scaled retail .
establishments. .
6. New development and gateway at 1-520 @ Sand Bar Ferry Rd. / .
Laney-Walker Blvd. interchange.
.
7. Expanded regional activity center (e.g. new business and
industry) encompassing Augusta Regional Airport and
surrounding area.
8. Any new heavy industry located in areas removed from
established neighborhoods.
9. Continued preservation and management of significant natural
resources (Phinizy Swamp, Savannah River, etc.), promote their
use for passive-use tourism and recreation.
10. Attractive gateways supplemented by a coordinated way finding
signage.
The recommended development
patterns for the East Augusta
neighborhood area will promote
the following Quality Community
Objectives:
Appropriate Business
Open Space Preservation
Environmental Protection
Educational Opportunities
Employment Options
Transportation Alternatives
Housing Opportunities
Infill Development
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. Low-Density .
Urban Residential
(1-4 units / acre) .
. Medium Density
Urban Residential
(4-6 units / acre) .
.
. Professional Office .
. Neighborhood
.
Commercial
. General
Commercial .
.
. Light Industrial
and warehousing .
. Heavy Industrial .
. Public /
.
Institutional
. Transportation /
Communications
and Utilities .
. Parks / Recreation
and Conservation
.
. Mixed Use
Existing Zoning Districts and Overlays
A (Agricultural) - Covers much of the Phinizy Swamp, Savannah River
floodplain and other low-lying land in the character area.
R-I, R-IA, R-lB, R-IC, R-ID and R-IE - (Single-Family Residential Zones)
- Most conventional suburban residential subdivisions in the character area
are zoned R-IC.
R-MH (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone - A few sites so zoned
R-2 (Two-Family Residential Zone) - Few, if any, duplex zones
R-3A, R-3B and R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential Zone) - Multi-family
zoning largely confined to conventional apartment complexes
PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone - a mixed-use district (residential,
commercial, institutional and open space) currently found sparingly anywhere
in the city.
P-I (Professional/Office) Zone - Few, if any, professional zones
B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone - Generally confined to major streets and
major intersections.
B-2 (General Business) - Generally confined to major streets and major
intersections.
L-I (Light Industrial) - Most concentrated on sites along Sand Bar Ferry Rd.
and Laney-Walker Blvd. Ext. and on scattered sites elsewhere.
H-I (Heavy Industrial) - Most concentrated in industrial parks and sites
located along or near the following roads: Columbia Nitrogen, Sand Bar
Ferry, Gordon Hwy., Doug Barnard Pkwy. Mike Padgett Hwy., Marvin
Griffin Rd. and Goshen Industrial Blvd.
PDR (Planned Development Riverfront) Zone - An overlay district covering
the Savannah riverfront, including that portion of the river levee between East
Boundary and a point near the intersection of Sand Bar Ferry Rd. and Laney-
Walker Blvd. Ext.
Savannah River Corridor Protection District - An overlay district that
establishes a 100-foot vegetative buffer along the Savannah River throughout
Augusta. Within the district certain land uses are permitted, but facilities for
the receiving, storage or disposal of hazardous or solid wastes are prohibited.
Potential Amendments to Current Zoning, Zoning Districts and Overlays
· Consider rezoning the Marion Homes subdivision to a single-family
classification
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES: Please see the Implementation Program portion of the document
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BELAIR NEIGHBORHOOD AREA
Location and General Description: Belair includes land uses and development patterns typical of
suburban developing areas, rural residential areas and highway commercial corridors. These
development patterns are influenced to one extent or another by the area's proximity to Doctor's
Hospital, Fort Gordon, regional shopping centers (e.g. Augusta Mall, Augusta Exchange), Interstates 20
and 520 and Jimmie Dyess Parkway.
Low-density, suburban residential development started to
occur in the 1950s and accelerated in the last 25 years. The
opening of Jimmie Dyess Parkway in 1998 fueled the
development of several new subdivisions in the last decade.
Most of the conventional subdivisions are in the area
bounded by Gordon Highway, Powell Road, Wrightsboro
Road and the Bobby Jones Expressway. Higher density
single-family development and apartment complexes are
clustered in the area around Doctor's Hospital. Rural
residential uses, mostly a mix of stick-built and
manufactured homes on larger lots, characterize the area
west of Powell Road to the Columbia County line, and along part of Wrightsboro Road and Maddox
Road.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
· Low-density residential subdivisions
dating from the 1950s-present
· Mostly single-family detached units
with some multi-family residential
· Concentrations of attached townhouse
and patio home development
· Residential separated from other uses
. Low pedestrian orientation
· No public transit service
· Moderate-to-high degree of building
separation
· Varied street pattern with curvilinear
predominant
· Off-street parking with driveways
. Regional Activity Center centered on
Doctor's Hospital
· Proximity to Fort Gordon
Suburban commercial development in the area has been
fairly steady over the last two decades. The area around
Doctor's Hospital and along Wheeler Road has been
gradually developing with a mix of professional offices,
suburban and highway-oriented commercial uses and
service establishments. The frontage roads bordering
Interstates 20 and 520 include a mix of shopping
centers, offices, standalone commercial, light industry
and warehousing and institutional uses. The recently-
opened T-Mobile Customer Service Center and the
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. facility under
construction are indicative of the types of service
companies attracted to the area.
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Vision for Belair: Suburban pattern of development predominates with low and medium-
density residential development concentrated in areas where already established. Interstate
interchanges, frontage roads and other identified nodes are home to new commercial and light
industrial/warehousing development. Public facilities and services have been expanded to
meet the demand of a growing population. The Doctor's Hospital activity center is home to a
mix of health care-related businesses, offices, medium-density housing and commercial
establishments. Jimmie Dyess Pkwy., Gordon Highway and Wrightsboro Rd. are attractive
corridors with a limited number of vehicle access oints.
1. Promote moderate density, traditional neighborhood development
(TND) style residential subdivisions.
2. Promote mixed-use development blending residential and non-
residential uses (schools, parks, recreation, neighborhood business,
office).
3. Promote the development of conservation subdivisions wherever new
residential development is proposed in the character area.
4. Reduce the reliance on autos by using sidewalks, bike lanes and multi-
use trails to connect residential neighborhoods to activity centers
(schools, parks, community centers, neighborhood businesses and
services).
5. Wherever possible, connect established neighborhoods to a regional
network of greenspace and trails
6. Promote interconnections between residential subdivisions via streets,
sidewalks and multi-use paths.
7. Create linkages between conservation areas / greenways and adjacent
development for bicycle-pedestrian access.
8. Maintain appropriate buffers between development and Fort Gordon.
9. Attractive gateways to the city supplemented by a coordinated way
finding signage
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The recommended development
patterns for the Belair
neighborhood area will promote
the following Quality
Community Objectives:
. Regional Identity
. Growth Preparedness
. Appropriate Business
. Educational Opportunities
. Employment Options
. Open Space Preservation
. Environmental Protection
. Regional Cooperation
. Transportation Alternatives
. Regional Solutions
. Housing Opportunities
. Infill Development
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. Rural Residential
(< 1 unit! acre)
. Low-Density
Urban Residential
(1-4 units / acre)
. Medium Density
Urban Residential
(4-6 units / acre)
. Professional Office
. Neighborhood
Commercial
. General
Commercial
. Light Industrial
and warehousing
. Public /
Institutional
. Transportation /
Communications
and Utilities
. Parks / Recreation
and Conservation
. Mixed Use
Existing Zoning Districts and Overlays
· A (Agricultural) - Scattered throughout the area with concentrations
between Wheeler Rd. and Wrightsboro Rd., along parts of Gordon Hwy.
and west of Jimmie Dyess Pkwy. to the Columbia County line.
· R-l, R-IA, R-lB, R-IC, R-ID and R-lE - (Single-Family Residential
Zones) - Scattered throughout the area with concentrations in established
and newer subdivisions off Belair Rd. and Dyess Pkwy. Isolated R-lB
zone at the Sharon Rd. neighborhood.
· R-MH (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone - A few scattered sites are
so zoned.
· R-2 (Two-Family Residential Zone) - Few, ifany, duplex zones
· R-3A, R-3B and R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential Zone) - Multi-family
zoning largely confined to some apartment complexes
· PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone - Hillcreek subdivision is the only
PUD in this character area.
· P-l (Professional/Office) Zone - Few, if any, professional zones. Most
professional offices located in commercial zones.
· B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone - Generally confined to locations close
to Doctor's Hospital, including several attached townhouse developments.
. B-2 (General Business) - Concentrated in the Doctor's Hospital area,
along and near the frontage roads, along parts of Wrightsboro Rd. and near
the Dyess Pkwy. / Gordon Hwy. intersection.
· L-I (Light Industrial) - Most concentrated on sites in the area bounded by
Gordon Hwy., Barton Chapel Rd. and 1-520, and northwest ofI-20
· H-I (Heavy Industrial) - Most concentrated along frontage roads north of
1-20.
Potential Amendments to Current Zoning, Zoning Districts and Overlays
· Mixed-Use Zoning District - Consider developing a mixed-use zoning
district that allows residential and non-residential uses on single sites or in
single structures.
· Consider rezoning additional land from "A" (Agricultural) to R-l (Single-
Family Residential to accommodate expected residential growth.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES: Please see the Implementation Program portion of the document
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SOUTH RICHMOND NEIGHBORHOOD AREA
Location and General Description: South
Richmond is another part of the city undergoing a
transition. Rural residences, woodlands, surface
water resources, open space and agricultural uses
predominate, but some conventional suburban
residential development is taking place. The rural
residential development pattern is characterized
by stick-built and manufactured houses on lots
exceeding %-acre in size. South Richmond has a
high number of flagpole lot developments. Most
rural residences tend to front on, or have access to
the major arterial and collector roads in the area.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
. Low-density residential on lots exceeding
% acre.
. Mostly single-family detached units (stick-
built and manufactured homes)
. Increasing subdivision development
. Little pedestrian activity or transit use
. Moderate-to-high degree of building
separation
. Varied street / road pattern
. Off-street parking with driveways
. Scattered commercial and industrial
development
. Scattered woodlands, farmlands and open
space
Woodlands, open space and agricultural uses are
scattered throughout the area. Significant natural
resources include the floodplains and wetlands of
the Savannah River and the tributary creeks that
drain the area (Spirit, Little Spirit and McBean). Aquifer recharge areas underlay much of the South
Richmond area. The Spirit Creek Educational Forest is a conservation use located in the area.
Standalone commercial establishments are scattered throughout the area and serve both local residents
and those passing through on the major highways. The Albion Kaolin mine is the largest industry in this
part of the city. The Augusta Corporate Park is a 1,730-acre industrial site owned and marketed by the
Development Authority of Richmond County located on Mike Padgett Highway (SR56) near the Burke
County line. Community facilities and institutional uses include the county landfill, public schools, fire
stations and recreation facilities. Among the factors contributing to the transition that South Richmond is
undergoing are the extension of water and sewer service, construction of new community facilities,
lower cost of land, improvements to the road network and proximity of the area to major roads.
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Vision for South Richmond: South Richmond will maintain its predominant rural atmosphere characterized by
large tracts of forest land, open space, rural residences, some farms and creeks. Additional suburban residential
and commercial development will locate in areas designated for such uses. Industrial development will be limited
to existing locations and the Augusta Corporate Park. Public facilities and services will be expanded as necessary
to accommodate the growing population.
1. Rural residential development scattered throughout The recommended development patterns for the South
the area Richmond neighborhood area will promote the
following Quality Community Objectives:
2. Target any new low-density residential for the
"suburban" part of the character area.
.
Regional Identity
Growth Preparedness
Educational Opportunities
Employment Options
Open Space Preservation
Environmental Protection
Regional Cooperation
Housing Opportunities
Sense of Place
3. Promote the development of conservation .
subdivisions wherever new residential.
development is proposed in the character area. .
.
4. Promote the use of conservation easements by
rural landowners
.
.
5. Confine any new neighborhood commercial and
.
professional office development to designated
intersections.
.
6. Confine industrial and warehousing uses to the
Augusta Corporate Park site and any isolated sites
already zoned for such uses.
7. Protect water resources and other environmentally-
sensitive areas.
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. Rural Residential
(< 1 unit! acre)
. Low-Density Urban Residential
(1-4 units / acre)
. Professional Office
. Neighborhood Commercial
. General Commercial
. Light Industrial and warehousing
. Heavy Industrial
. Public / Institutional
· Transportation / Communications and Utilities
· Parks / Recreation and Conservation
. Agriculture
. Forestry
Existing Zoning Districts and Overlays
. A (Agricultural) - This zone district covers a
majority of the land area in the character area.
. R-l R-IA R-IB R-IC R-ID and R-IE - (Single-
, , , ,
Family Residential Zones) - R-I zone covers a
large area roughly bounded by Spirit Creek, Mike
Padgett Hwy., Little Sprit Creek and Peach Orchard
Road. Rezoned from "A" in recent years to
accommodate residential development. Other
single-family zones present on a limited, scattered-
site basis.
. R-MH (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone -
Present on a limited, scattered-site basis.
. R-2 (Two-Family Residential Zone) - Little if any
property in the character area zoned for duplexes
. R-3A, R-3B and R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential
Zone) - multi-family zoning limited to scattered
sites (see primarily the Goshen Plantation area).
. PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone - a mixed-
use district (residential, commercial, institutional
and open space) currently found sparingly
anywhere in the city.
. P-I (Professional/Office) Zone - Little if any
property in the character area zoned for duplexes.
. B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone - generally
confined to spot locations and at major
intersecti ons
. B-2 (General Business) - generally confined to spot
locations and major intersections
. L-I (Light Industrial) - generally confined to spot
locations on major highways
. H-I (Heavy Industrial) - generally confined to
existing industry near the Savannah River, the
Augusta Corporate Park site and the Albion Kaolin
mIne.
Potential Amendments to Current Zoning, Zoning
Districts and Overlays
. Consider rezoning additional land from "a"
(Agricultural) to R-I (Single-Family Residential to
accommodate expected residential growth.
IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES: Please see the Implementation Program portion of the document
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FORT GORDON NEIGHBORHOOD AREA
Location and General Description: Fort Gordon
is a federal military reservation covering
approximately 55,000 acres and located about 9
miles southwest of downtown Augusta. Of the
fort's total land area, approximately 44,000 acres
are situated in Richmond County. The remaining
acreage is located in the following counties:
Jefferson, McDuffie and Columbia.
Fort Gordon is the home of the U. S. Army Signal School and Center, the military's largest training
facility in communications and electronics. The installation is also home to the Southeast Regional
Medical, Dental and Veterinary Commands as well as the Army's only dental laboratory. Also stationed
on the installation are the National Security Agency-Georgia, and three deployable brigades: the 35th
Signal Brigade, the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade and the 359th Signal Brigade.
As the largest employer in Augusta, Fort Gordon's economic impact on the local community is
approximately $1.4 billion annually. Land uses on the Fort include residences, offices, training facilities,
recreation facilities, commercial establishments, a hospital, an elementary school, open space and
operations and maintenance facilities. A substantial amount of
the fort's acreage is wooded and / or used for training.
Unlike the other neighborhood areas in Augusta, Fort Gordon,
which is a federal military installation, is not subject to local land
use and development regulations. The fort is required to adhere to
mandates for land use planning, coordination with other federal
agencies and compliance with many federal laws and regulations.
According to the Partnership for Growth, Fort Gordon Joint
Land Use Study, (August 2005), military land use planning is
mandated by Army regulations. Installation master planning is based on Fort Gordon's missions and
guidance contained in a variety of plans and documents. These plans and documents establish trends,
strategies, programs and resource requirements used by the fort to make short and long-range decisions.
From an organizational standpoint, daily operations and long-range planning are the responsibility of the
Garrison Commander and are coordinated with the Senior Mission Commander and Command Group.
Land use management falls under the authority of the Installation Real Property Planning Board
(RPPB). The RPMP develops the Installation Commander's long-range (20 year) plan for the orderly
management and development of the real property assets of Fort Gordon, including land, facilities and
infrastructure. Personnel in several branches are involved in land use planning for the fort.
When planning and implementing projects affecting the installation, fort personnel must comply with a
variety of environmental, cultural, historic protection and restoration laws and regulations. In addition,
Army regulations stipulate coordinated planning with other federal agencies, such as with the U.S. Fish
& Wildlife Service regarding endangered species management on Army installations.
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Vision and Future Development Pattern: Because Fort Gordon is not subject to local zoning and
development regulations, cooperation and communication are integral in continuing the mutually
beneficial relationship between the community and the installation. As outlined in the Community
Assessment, the City of Augusta and Fort Gordon coordinate with one another on issues and projects
related to education, land use, transportation, water resource protection, air quality, and water and
wastewater service. In addition, the City of Augusta has participated in a number of planning studies on
issues (noise, watershed management, future land use) affecting the fort and adjoining communities.
Most recently, the City participated in the preparation and adoption of the Partnership for Growth, Fort
Gordon Joint Land Use Study (JLUS), published in August 2005. The JLUS included the following
vision statement for the fort and the adjacent communities:
VISION STATEMENT FOR FORT GORDON & ADJACENT COMMUNITIES
"To encourage an ongoing partnership that promotes development in the CSRA
while protecting Fort Gordon's missions and operating environment within a
coordinated and flexible planning environment."
Source: Partnership for Growth, Fort Gordon Joint Land Use Study, prepared by
the CSRA RDC, prepared for Fort Gordon, Augusta-Richmond County, Columbia
County, Jefferson County and McDuffie County, August 2005.
Fort Gordon is vital to the economy, social fabric and quality of life in Augusta and the CSRA. The
future development pattern on the installation is one that will be attractive to those who live and / or
work on the installation, as well as an asset to the community at large. The City of Augusta will continue
the cooperative relationship with Fort Gordon to ensure that the installation's current missions are
achieved, to help add new missions and to ensure that land use adjacent to the fort is compatible with the
installation's missions and future development pattern. To accomplish the vision for Fort Gordon and
the adjacent communities, the City of Augusta will implement the JLUS recommended action to prevent
encroachment on the installation. The implementation ofthe JLUS recommendations, combined with the
ongoing cooperation between the City of Augusta and Fort Gordon will help achieve the following State
Quality Community Objectives:
1. Reeional Identity Obiective: Fort Gordon is an integral part of the area's economy and way of
life and a key component of the future health and well being of the city and region.
2. Growth Preparedness Obiective: The JLUS recommendations and other related initiatives will
help the City of Augusta and Fort Gordon prepare for future growth in a manner that is beneficial
to both entities.\\
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3. Appropriate Businesses Obiective: An important component of the City's economic
development strategy is to recruit military-related business and industry, stressing the availability
oftrained, experienced personnel at or retiring from Fort Gordon.
4. Environmental Protection Obiective: The City of Augusta and Fort Gordon cooperate on a
number of initiatives to improve air quality and protect environmentally sensitive areas. The Fort
works daily to be a good steward of the environmental resources on the installation and to
prevent off-site problems related to these resources.
5. Reeional Cooperation Obiective: The JLUS is but one example of the cooperation between
Fort Gordon and the region's communities on a wide range of issues and concerns.
6. Reeional Solutions Obiective: The JLUS recommendations have been adopted by the Fort and
adjoining local governments as a way of addressing land use issues in a common manner.
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IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
This section outlines the strategy for implementing the Comprehensive Plan. The chapter outlines the
goals and policies for each of the plan elements covered in the Community Assessment: Housing,
Economic Development, Transportation, Community Facilities and Services, Cultural (Historic)
Resources, Natural Resources and Greenspace, Land Use and Intergovernmental Coordination. The
goals and policies address the issues and opportunities identified by stakeholders and through the
Community Assessment. The final list of issues and opportunities are listed earlier in the Community
Agenda. The chapter also includes the Short Term Work Program (STWP), the City's five-year plan of
action for implementing the Comprehensive Plan.
Goals and Supporting Policies
The following goals and policies are the city-wide measures intended to reinforce the overall vision for
the community and at the same time support the vision and recommended development patterns for each
of the neighborhood (character) areas. They also address the issues and opportunities outlined earlier in
the Community Agenda. Goals are broad statements of the desired future the city wants to achieve
through the Comprehensive Plan. Policies are the actions, incentives, coordination measures and
regulations that help achieve the goals. The goals and policies are grouped n the following categories:
~ Intergovernmental Coordination
~ Housing
~ Economic Development
~ Transportation
~ Community Facilities and Services
~ Cultural (Historic) Resources
~ Natural Resources and Greenspace
~ Land Use / Growth Management
~ Intergovernmental Coordination Goal - Use appropriate methods to ensure coordination
and sharing of information with other city departments, community stakeholders, adjacent
local governments and the general public
1. Coordinate planning and development review with the Richmond County Board of Education
a. Planning Commission and School Board collaborate as necessary on new school location
sites
b. Continue collaborating on plan review for new schools and school expansion / upgrade
projects
c. Share information regarding population change, development patterns and school
enrollment
d. Continue to have a School Board member as an ex-officio member of the Planning
Commission
2. Coordinate planning and development review with the cities ofHephzibah and Blythe
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a. Continue to review and update the Service Delivery Strategy for Augusta, Hephzibah and
Blythe as a means of ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of public services
throughout Richmond County
b. Continue the joint review and comment process required by the Agreement to Resolve
Land Use Classification Disputes. The agreement, part of the Service Delivery Strategy,
spells out an intergovernmental review process for proposed zoning or land use map
changes affecting property within 1,000 feet of a common boundary.
3. Coordinate with Fort Gordon on issues of mutual interest and concern and in accordance with
state law
a. Incorporate recommendations from the Fort Gordon Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) into
the Comprehensive Plan and ongoing planning activities
b. Continue to seek recommendations from Fort Gordon regarding proposed rezoning or
special exceptions affecting property within 3,000 feet of the fort boundary as required by
O.C.G.A. 36-66.6 and included in Section 35-9 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
for Augusta-Richmond County
c. Continue to coordinate with the fort on the operation, maintenance and improvement of
the fort's water and sewer systems
d. Assist as necessary with the implementation of the Army Compatible Use Buffer
(ACUB) program. This is a program in which the fort seeks to enter into land use and
conservation easements with willing land owners, to limit incompatible development
adjacent to mission sensitive areas on the installation.
e. Coordinate with Fort Gordon on the planning and implementation of projects related to
land use, transportation, environmental protection (water quality, air quality, noise, etc.)
4. Integrate the Comprehensive Plan's recommended development patterns into the site plan and
subdivision review processes
a. Use infrastructure improvements (water and sewer extensions, road improvements, etc.)
to direct growth to infill areas, planned growth areas and areas in need of redevelopment
5. Increase public involvement in the city's planning and development process
a. Continue to publish and disseminate an annual report of the Planning Commission's
activities and projects
b. Conduct an annual meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Committee to review
development activities and assess the need for any amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan
c. Use the Planning Commission website and other outlets to disseminate development
information to the public and other stakeholders
Housing Goal - Provide housing choice, in a variety of price ranges, for both homeowners and
renters.
1. Provide a regulatory climate conducive to housing development in a variety of price ranges
a. Work to remove any regulatory barriers to affordable housing
b. Explore ways to reduce the regulatory complexity in building codes and help spur the
rehabilitation and reuse of existing residential structures
2. Preserve the existing housing stock through repair, rehabilitation and code enforcement.
3. Protect residential areas from encroachment by incompatible land uses and adverse
environmental conditions.
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4. Address the housing needs of an aging population by exploring tools that provide more housing
choices for senior citizens (e.g. accessory living units)
5. Provide access to homeownership for first time buyers, especially low and moderate- income
households.
6. Provide training and capacity-building assistance to established Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDOs)
7. Partner with CHDOs and other entities to provide affordable housing for low and moderate-
income households
8. Assemble land and vacant properties for use in increasing the supply of affordable housing
9. Develop and implement redevelopment plans for neighborhoods identified as needing
redevelopment
10. Rehabilitate owner and renter housing units occupied by low and moderate-income households
11. Establish homeownership counseling and training programs in cooperation with local providers
12. Coordinate neighborhood preservation and redevelopment initiatives with neighborhood
associations, non-profit organizations, private developers and other stakeholders.
> Economic Development Goal - Expand the economic diversity of the community and foster a
climate that is conducive to business growth and development.
I. Promote quality of life enhancements that reinforce Augusta as a good place to live, work and
play
2. Attract new business and industry to the city
a. Work with the Development Authority of Richmond County and other stakeholders in
targeted marketing of the community to the following industries: life sciences, customer
service, aviation and military
b. Work with the appropriate stakeholders to attract new retail and service establishments to
underserved parts of the city
c. Locate new industry and business on appropriate sites in industrial parks, designated
activity centers and elsewhere
d. Continue to offer financing programs, tax incentives and credits, and technical assistance
to new and existing business and industry
3. Promote the growth and expansion of existing business and industry
4. Support the expansion of medical care, education and research throughout the city
a. Support the expansion of the Medical College of Georgia and other medical institutions
b. Foster the growth of medical research and development programs sponsored by the
Georgia Medical Center Authority
5. Support Fort Gordon as a key component of the regional economy
a. Support the development of new missions at Fort Gordon and protect the fort from
encroachment by conflicting land uses
b. Coordinate with the fort on other issues of mutual interest and concern related to land
use, transportation, air quality, environmental protection, noise and community facilities
and services
6. Provide a trained, educated labor force for new and expanding business
a. Continue to support and advertise job training, business assistance and education
programs available through the University of Georgia Small Business Development
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Center, CSRA Business League, Inc., Augusta Technical College, Georgia Tech
Economic Development Institute and the CSRA Regional Development Center
7. Foster job creation and economic development in areas in need of redevelopment
a. Implement the Redevelopment Plan for Augusta's Tax Allocation District
b. Develop and implement redevelopment plans for neighborhoods identified as needing
redevelopment
c. Offer incentives for investment in neighborhoods in need of redevelopment
8. Encourage the redevelopment of older retail shopping centers and districts
9. Promote the continued revitalization of downtown Augusta
a. Support and participate in the implementation of projects included in the Joint Master
Plan for the Augusta, Georgia and North Augusta, South Carolina Urban Core
> Transportation Goal- A transportation system that is accessible to all citizens, provides for the
efficient movement of people, goods and services, is integrated with planned land use, and
provides mode choice.
1. Promote planned improvements to the transportation network, including critical connections to
other parts of Georgia and the Nation
a. Implement transportation improvement projects in the Augusta Regional Transportation
Study (ARTS) Long Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement
Program
b. Support completion of the remaining segments of the Savannah River Parkway and Fall
Line Freeway
c. Implement transportation improvement projects in the City's SPLOST-funded
Construction Work Program
d. Promote the implementation of commuter and intercity rail passenger service through
Augusta
2. Make more efficient use of the existing surface transportation system and encourage more
walking and biking
a. Promote interconnectivity within and between subdivisions
b. Implement projects in the ARTS Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS)
Master Plan (February 2002)
3. Promote and support planned improvements to local airports
a. Implement applicable improvement projects at Augusta Regional Airport and Daniel
Field
4. Maintain and expand the local public transportation system
a. Develop and implement an updated Transit Development Plan for Augusta Public Transit
b. Acquire a site and build a new transit transfer facility in south Augusta
5. Reduce or eliminate conflicts between freight railroad and vehicular traffic
a. Implement rail relocation projects in cooperation with the railroads and other
stakeholders
6. Increase the number and extent of bicycle and pedestrian facilities
a. Implement projects in the ARTS Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (January 2003)
7. Improve access to/use of transportation facilities by the handicapped and disabled
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> Community Facilities and Services Goal -Provide public facilities and services that meet the needs
of residents and businesses, enhance the quality of life, and protect natural resources.
1. Expand municipal water and sewer systems in accordance with established plans
a. Implement improvements to the water and sewer systems in accordance with the Master Plan
2000 for Waste and Wastewater Systems, 2000, and any subsequent amendments to the plan.
2. Adjust the service area and / or location of fire stations in response to shifts in residential and
commercial development patterns and to replace outdated facilities
3. Make improvements to roads and bridges that enhance safety, reduce congestion and respond to
expected growth patterns
a. Implement road, bridge and drainage improvement projects included in the Construction
Work Program for the City's Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Program
b. Implement road, bridge, transit, enhancement, and related projects included in the
Transportation Improvement Program for the Augusta Regional Transportation Study
4. Provide alternative modes of transportation that meet the needs of those without automobiles,
connect neighborhoods to schools and workplaces, and enhance recreation opportunities
5. Work with the Board of Education to maintain existing public schools and facilitate the
development of new ones in appropriate locations
6. Provide and maintain recreation and park facilities that meet the needs of residents and visitors,
contribute to economic development, and help protect natural resources
a. Implement recreation and park projects included in the City's Special Purpose Local Option
Sales Tax Program
7. Support cultural and entertainment facilities that enhance the quality of life and contribute to
tourism and economic development
8. Employ solid waste management practices that reduce the amount of waste going to the city
landfill each year
9. Provide law enforcement facilities and services that protect the health, safety and welfare of
residents, businesses and institutions
a. Make improvements to public safety facilities (police, fire, jail, EMS) as necessary to
accommodate increased demand.
10. Make improvements to the stormwater management system in accordance with the Regional
Flood Control Feasibility Study and to address other identified needs.
> Cultural (Historic) Resources Goal - Preserve historic resources and make them an integral
part of tourism, economic development, neighborhood revitalization and heritage education.
1. Establish procedures for the ongoing identification, nomination and protection of historic
resources.
2. Nominate new properties and districts to the National Register and to the Georgia Register of
Historic Places as appropriate
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3. Continue to protect and preserve historic and cultural resources through design review, adaptive
reuse, technical assistance and other incentives
a. Support the design review process applicable to the established local historic properties
and districts
b. Continue to improve the aesthetics and appearance of historic districts with sign age,
lighting, landscaping and other public improvements.
c. Support tax credit and other monetary incentives for the preservation and adaptive reuse
of historic resources.
d. Offer incentives for rehabilitating and reoccupying vacant, historic residential and
commercial structures.
e. Partner with Augusta Tomorrow, the Downtown Development Authority and other
stakeholders to continue revitalization of downtown Augusta and the adjoining
neighborhoods.
f. Encourage residential development in the upper floors of historic commercial buildings
in downtown Augusta
g. Develop new methods for assuring that historic properties are not neglected
4. Support heritage education programs in the community
a. Partner with neighborhood associations, the Augusta Canal Authority, local history
museums and other stakeholders to increase public awareness about the city's history,
historic and cultural resources and the individuals and institutions that have played a role
in the city's history
b. Establish heritage education as part ofthe curriculum in local schools
> Natural Resources and Greenspace Goal - Protect natural resources and use them as
appropriate to provide recreation opportunities, educate the public and increase tourism. Use
Greenspace to protect natural resources, provide additional recreation resources and enhance
the quality of life for all.
1. Protect Augusta-Richmond County's watersheds
a. Continue to implement and enforce the provisions of local ordinances related to the
protection of aquifer and floodplains, water supply watersheds and the Savannah River
corridor
b. Continue to implement and enforce the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance so
as to protect surface water resources
c. Implement Best Management Practices included in the Augusta-Richmond County
Watershed Assessment
d. Attempt to retain the present flow regime in the Savannah River. Oppose any effort to
implement long distance interbasin transfers of water from the Savannah River.
e. Participate in the regional water planning process pursuant to the Georgia Comprehensive
State-wide Water Management Plan.
2. Protect August-Richmond County's groundwater recharge areas
a. Continue to implement and enforce the provisions of the local groundwater recharge
ordinance
b. Continue to implement and enforce the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance so
as to protect groundwater resources
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3. Protect water quality and prevent flooding
a. Continue to implement and enforce the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance so
as to protect water resources
b. Continue to monitor water quality and detect and eliminate illicit discharges into local
creeks and tributaries
c. Pursue the development of stormwater management infrastructure
d. Continue to implement the city's Hazard Mitigation Plan related to flood-prone
properties
e. Continue to implement education and outreach programs related to water pollution and
water quality issues
f. Encourage voluntary actions by citizens, agencies and organizations related to water
protection and water quality
4. Continue to implement the Community Greenspace Program
a. Acquire properties or interests in properties, through donation, conservation easements or
purchase for the Community Greenspace Program.
b. Coordinate the Community Greenspace Program with the activities of other stakeholders,
such as the Augusta Canal Authority, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, and the Recreation
and Parks Department
5. Protect the tree cover and open space in urbanizing parts of the city
a. Continue to implement and enforce the provisions of the city's Tree Ordinance, and adopt
amendments to the same as necessary
b. Encourage more use of the Conservation Subdivision design in and near
environmentally-sensitive areas
> Land Use / Growth Management Goal - Promote a land use pattern that accommodates growth
and revitalization while protecting established residential areas and natural resources.
Policies Supporting the Land Use / Growth Management Goal
The following policies will guide overall land-use decision-making in the city. The policies
outlined here build on the existing policies, taking into account the future vision for the city,
recent changes in land use, and the input provided by the public and other stakeholders. They
reflect the city's basic approach to future land use, which is to protect neighborhoods, support
redevelopment in targeted areas and encourage a mix of infill development and new construction
in areas where urban services are either available or planned.
1. Guiding Policy: Encourage the preservation of residential areas by protecting them
from the encroachment of conflicting land uses
Augusta has many well-established, low-density neighborhoods. In many instances there
are active neighborhood associations committed to protecting the integrity of the
neighborhood and the quality of life. It is critical that neighborhoods are protected from
other land uses that are not compatible with them, such as higher-density residential
development, industrial facilities and commercial uses that generate high traffic volumes.
Maintaining the integrity of existing low-density, single-family zones is the primary means
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for preserving established neighborhoods. Requiring natural buffers or allowing transitional
land uses (e.g. professional offices, townhouses) are examples of other methods used to
minimize the impact of more intense land uses on neighborhoods.
2. Guiding Policy: Protect neighborhoods from the adverse effects of special exceptions
Special Exceptions are land uses permitted in any zone when the local government finds
that such use is essential or desirable to the public and is in keeping with the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan. Examples of land uses permitted by special exception under the local
zoning ordinance include churches, nursing homes, personal care homes, day care facilities
(children and adults), transitional housing, funeral homes and private recreation facilities.
Special exceptions are carefully scrutinized because their impact on adjoining residential
areas can vary depending on the proposed use. For example, the effect of a new church and
related use is different from a family day care home. For this reason, special exceptions are
considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the requirements and standards in
the zoning ordinance. Minimum lot sizes, minimum road frontage, restrictions on hours of
operation, limits. on outdoor lighting and minimum spacing requirements are examples of
the restrictions or conditions placed on special exceptions to minimize their impact on
adjoining residential areas. For many special exceptions, a concept plan must be submitted
at the time of application so that the effect of the use can be evaluated. With the exception
of churches, and church related activities, a special exception must be established within
six (6) months of approval or the special exception is no longer valid.
3. Guiding Policy: Encourage the redevelopment of older neighborhoods
It is imperative that all of Augusta's neighborhoods be desirable places in which to live
and recreate. It is clear from the facts in the Community Assessment, as well as the issues
raised by the public and stakeholders, that some neighborhoods have experienced a loss
of population, housing deterioration, and economic decline in the last few decades. The
resulting blight directly affects the remaining neighborhood residents, can lead to other
social ills (e.g. higher crime rate) and reduces the quality of life for all residents of
Augusta. These neighborhoods have been identified on both the Neighborhood Area and
Future Development maps.
It also is clear that the public, private and non-profit sectors are working cooperatively to
address many of the problems in older neighborhoods. Their combined efforts have
resulted in the construction and rehabilitation of housing, improvements to public
facilities, expansion of business, and creation of jobs. Much remains to be done, and this
policy supports efforts to redevelop neighborhoods in accordance with more specific
redevelopment plans and strategies.
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4. Guiding Policy: Encourage infill development
This policy complements the policy to redevelop certain neighborhoods and commercial
areas. It is designed to promote a more compact urban form and discourage the sprawl
pattern of development. The policy encourages development in areas where adequate
infrastructure (roads, utilities) and public facilities and services (fire and police
protection, parks) already exist. This policy will likely result in higher density
development on some infill sites. Overlay zoning and design guidelines are two of the
tools most often used to assure that infill development is compatible with existing
residential and commercial development. The following policies will be applied as
necessary to protect established neighborhoods adjacent to infill sites:
. Multiple family and high-density, single-family residential development (six
units or more per acre) should be permitted only in commercial areas and
transitional commercial/residential areas. Spot zoning for such uses should not
be permitted.
. Planned medium density single-family residential development (four to six units
per acre), should be integrated into existing residential areas but consideration
should be given as to the impact on traffic, schools, and recreation facilities. The
subdivision of lots to create density greater than the surrounding areas should
not be permitted.
5. Guiding Policy: Encourage mixed-use development
Mixed-use development allows housing, some retail uses, and professional offices to
locate on the same lot or in close proximity to one another. While contrary to the
separation of land uses mandated by most local zoning ordinances, mixed-use
development can be an effective tool to counteract the effects of sprawl. Depending on
the location and scale, mixed-use development can be less costly than conventional
development and can be employed in both urban and suburban settings.
Mixed-use development is practiced on a limited scale in Augusta. The zoning ordinance
permits residential development in commercial zones. Some property owners have used
this provision to establish apartments and condominiums on the upper stories of
commercial buildings in downtown Augusta.
Depending on the location, mixed-use development, including housing, may be
appropriate in an urban or suburban location designated for professional or commercial
development. Once an appropriate location is identified, another option is to establish an
overlay zone, including design guidelines, applicable to the mixed-use development.
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6. Guiding Policy: Provide zoning for land suitable for projected new conventional
single-family residential development
Most new low-density, single-family residential development is anticipated to be located
on sites in the South Augusta and Belair neighborhood (character) areas. Other parts of
the city are already heavily developed and infill development will be the pattern in them.
The current agricultural zoning in some areas allows for a mix of conventional and
manufactured home development. It is recommended that land be rezoned from A
(agricultural) to either R-l (one-family residential) or R-MH (residential manufactured
home) in areas where the average lot size is less than two (2) acres. If more that 40% of
the housing units in the area are manufactured homes, then rezoning to R-MH is
appropriate. Otherwise, the area should be rezoned to R-l. This would leave substantial
remaining areas where manufactured home development is permitted.
7. Guiding Policy: Provide zoning for land suitable for new manufactured homes
Manufactured housing currently represents about 10% of the housing market in Augusta,
and is expected to remain about the same percentage in the future. Manufactured housing
generally represents the most affordable housing available in the area. To accommodate
them, this policy recommends the following actions:
· Amend the zoning ordinance to raise the minimum lot size in Agricultural zones to 2
acres,
· Rezone from Agricultural to Residential Manufactured Home those areas where
manufactured homes comprise more than 40% of all units and the majority of lots are
less than 2 acres in size.
8. Guiding Policy: Encourage the redevelopment of older commercial centers
An important part of the overall land use strategy is to encourage the redevelopment and
reuse of older commercial centers that have been abandoned or vacated. Redevelopment
makes use of existing infrastructure (roads, utilities, and buildings) and brings jobs and
needed services to adjoining neighborhoods. It is also consistent with other policies in the
designed to discourage additional commercial zoning, especially General Business
zoning, except at major intersections.
Several older centers in Augusta have been successfully redeveloped and house a variety
of uses, including call centers, institutional and professional offices, religious
organizations, fitness clubs, and discount retailers. Others, most notably Regency Mall,
remain vacant and a blight on the community and adjacent neighborhoods. It is important
to recognize that a single redevelopment strategy will not fit all of the older commercial
centers. The existing success stories offer some important clues for how to reoccupy
traditional strip centers with a mix of institutional and business establishments. Regency
Mall is a unique situation because of its size and the high cost to redevelop.
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9. Guiding Policy: Encourage commercial development on principal arterial highways
where commercial and / or industrial development is already established
This policy reflects a goal to limit most commercial development to major roadways. The
fact is that principal arterial roads are the most appropriate locations for commercial
development because they are designed to handle the vehicle traffic generated by such
uses, thereby keeping such traffic out of residential areas.
Commercial zoning on the principal arterial roads should be limited to a maximum depth
of 400 feet, measured from the right-of-way line, except at major intersections or at malls
and regional shopping centers. For purposes of this policy, the applicable roads include
those identified as "Urban Principal Arterial" on the most up-to-date version of the
Highway Functional Classification Map for Richmond County, Georgia prepared by the
Georgia Department of Transportation in accordance with Federal Highway
Administration guidelines.
It is important to minimize the impact of new commercial uses on adjoining residential
areas. Some of the common measures used to screen or buffer new commercial uses from
adjoining residential uses include retaining natural vegetative buffers that are already in
place, planting trees and other natural vegetation in accordance with the requirements of
the city's tree ordinance, and erecting fences or walls. A combination of these measures
may be necessary in some instances.
10. Guiding Policy: Discourage commercial and professional office development on
minor arterials and collector roads where such development has not been
established, except at major intersections
This policy is designed to limit commercial and professional office development on
arterial roads and collector roads in order to protect established residential areas. The
policy is also applicable in undeveloped areas where it is desirable to limit such
development to major intersections in order to protect open space, agricultural land, and
future residential areas.
In areas where there is a precedent for commercial and professional office development,
commercial and professional zoning should be limited to a radius of approximately 500
feet from the center of intersections, and to a strip not more than 300 feet deep, if
appropriate. For purposes of this policy, the applicable roads include those identified as
"Urban Minor Arterial" and "Urban Collector" on the most up-to-date version of the
Highway Functional Classification Map for Richmond County, Georgia prepared by the
Georgia Department of Transportation in accordance with Federal Highway
Administration guidelines.
There will be instances in which an existing residential structure is proposed for adaptive
reuse as a professional office or neighborhood business. This will most often happen in
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older neighborhoods and at intersections that are transitioning from residential to non-
residential use. Where such property is located within the 500-foot radius of such
intersections, the rezoning may be appropriate under the following conditions:
. The zoning or development is restricted to the subject parcel,
· The existing residential structure can be adaptively reused without drastically
changing the exterior appearance,
· Required off-street vehicle parking and loading areas are located in a side or rear
yard, and
· Required parking is screened from adjoining residential uses.
11. Guiding Policy: Encourage industrial development in appropriate locations
Most existing industrial facilities in Augusta are located in close proximity to needed
resources (water, utilities) and transportation facilities and away from residential areas.
There are exceptions and existing neighborhoods in close proximity to industrial uses
need to be accommodated through appropriate emergency management assistance
programs. To avoid potential land use conflicts in the future, industrial development
should be confined to specific areas and spot zoning for industrial sites should not be
permitted. Any new heavy industrial development should be confined to the areas in East
Augusta where it already exists, to appropriate locations east of Georgia Highway 56 and
to industrial parks and sites already zoned for such uses. Such locations might include
some vacant sites in close proximity to Augusta Regional airport. Care should be taken to
avoid locations in close proximity to established neighborhoods. Light industrial and
warehousing development should be confined to areas on or near interstate highways and
adjoining frontage roads, freeways, principal arterials and railroads. Spot zoning for
industrial development in areas other than those identified should be prohibited.
12. Guiding Policy: Protect environmentally sensitive areas
Augusta-Richmond County has many environmentally sensitive areas, including
floodplains, wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, natural habitats, and open space. The local
government, private sector, and residents recognize the value ofthese resources and use a
variety of tools to preserve them, educate the community, and protect them from
insensitive development. Among the tools used are local development regulations and
ordinances, flood mitigation planning, the Community Greenspace Program, and
community outreach and education initiatives. As the city continues to grow, it will be
important to use as many tools as possible to protect these resources.
One tool recently incorporated into the city's zoning ordinance is the conservation
subdivision design. Conservation subdivisions are residential or mixed-use developments
in which a significant portion ofthe land is set aside as undivided, permanently protected
open space (approximately 25 to 40%) and the houses are clustered on smaller sized lots.
Depending on the setting, green space in conservation subdivisions is used for passive
recreation, habitat for wildlife, and to protect wetlands and floodplains.
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DEFINITION OF OUALITY GROWTH
"Quality Growth, in many ways, means returning to the way we used to build our
communities and neighborhoods; places where people could walk to school or the corner
drugstore, pursue recreational activities at a nearby park, or just sit on the front porch and
get to know their neighbors."
Source: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Augusta's zoning ordinance allows conservation subdivisions to be developed at varying
densities in most single-family residential zones. The ordinance specifies that a minimum
of 40% of the conservation subdivision be permanently protected greenspace. A local
builder is currently developing the plans for Augusta's first conservation subdivision.
Augusta will also continue to implement the Community Greenspace Program using
Georgia Greenspace funds and other available funding and incentives that can be used to
convert sensitive environmental areas to permanently protected greenspace.
13. Guiding Policy: Encourage Quality Growth as a Development Option
Quality growth, or the application of some quality growth features, is a development
option that would be suitable for vacant sites in rapidly growing parts of the city, or on
infill or redevelopment sites.
According to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, some of the key features of
communities or developments embracing quality growth are the following:
. The community is relatively compact, with densities matching those of older
neighborhoods. The typical residential lot in Georgia is V4 acre in size.
. An attractive town center that serves adjoining neighborhoods. The town center is
pedestrian-friendly, has residences over shops and places where people can gather to
talk, recreate or hold special events.
· Houses are located near the street and many have large front porches. Garages are
located to the rear and accessed by alleys.
· Garage apartments or accessory living units are encouraged as a means of providing
affordable housing.
. New subdivisions match the mix of housing types and styles of older neighborhoods.
· Sidewalks and bike trails are provided to encourage more walking and biking.
. Schools and playgrounds are located within neighborhoods to encourage more
walking to school and make recreation facilities easily accessible.
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. Street trees are planted to enhance community appearance and provide shade for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
. Environmentally-sensitive areas are reserved as conservation areas or for passive
recreation.
. Higher intensity uses (e.g. retail, office, apartments) are concentrated along major
roadways, making it feasible to provide limited public transit on these roads.
. Commercial structures (e.g. retail, service, warehouse, office) are located near the
street, with parking to the side or rear.
. Older strip centers are fixed up to match the traditional neighborhood pattern, with
sidewalks being added, street trees planted, excessive signage removed and newer
buildings constructed near the street.
. New industry or other major employers are located where they are accessible by
transit, walking or bicycle.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs can arrange for Quality Growth
Resource Teams to help communities identify solutions to growth and development
issues and expose them to quality growth concepts. Site visits by a Quality Growth
Resource Team can be arranged at little or no cost to the community.
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SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM: 2008-2012
AUGUST A-RICHMOND COUNTY
Year of Implementation Estimated Funding
Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Responsibility / Contract Source
Cost
LAND USE / GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Neighborhood
Conduct more detailed Associations,
studies of character areas, . . . . . Planning Staff Time City
neighborhoods, activity Commission,
centers or other areas as Other
necessary Stakeholders
Evaluate the feasibility and Neighborhood
merits of establishing mixed- Associations,
use districts, Conservation . . . . . Planning Staff Time City
districts or other types of Commission,
overlay zones in various Other
parts of the city Stakeholders
Update zoning map to reflect City
Community Agenda, existing . . Commission, Staff Time City
land use and other relevant Planning
considerations Commission
Update local zoning and City
development ordinances as . . . . . Commission, Staff Time City
necessary to achieve quality Planning
growth Commission
Address growth management City
issues through use of the
Georgia Quality Growth . . . . . Commission, Staff Time City
Partnership's Smart Growth Planning
Toolkit Commission
Identify other suburban sites
for infill development or . Staff Time City
redevelopment
Continue cooperation with City, Fort
adjacent communities and
Fort Gordon regarding land . . . . . Gordon and Staff Time City, Fort
use and re-zoning actions adj acent Gordon
and other initiatives communities
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Year of Implementation Estimated Funding
Proj ect 2008 I 2009 I 2010 I 2011 I 2012 Responsibility / Contract Source
Cost
HOUSING
Continue to implement Augusta
modernization projects at . . . . . Housing $8.0M HUD
Augusta Housing Authority Authority
sites (AHA)
Augusta
Develop and implement Housing Tax
mixed-income housing Authority Credits,
projects at identified sites . . . . . (AHA), NA Private
Augusta Sector
Affordable
Housing Corvo
Rehabilitate 125 housing HUD,
units for low income . . . . . HCD $4.0M Program
homeowners Income
HUD,
Rehabilitate 50 housing units . . . . . HCD $1.0 M Program
for low income renters Income
Complete emergency repairs HUD,
on 100 housing units . . . . . HCD $800,000 Program
occupied by low income Income
households
Provide down payment
assistance to 150 first-time . . . . . HCD $1.125 M HUD
home buyers
Demolish 200 dilapidated Augusta
housing units and rebuild . . . . . License and $1.04 M City,
new units on site for low Inspection CDBG
income homeowners Dept.
Develop and implement new City, CHDOs,
and renovated housing Other Non-
proj ects in target areas per . . . . . Profits, N/A Various
adopted plans and Private
implementation plans. Developers
Develop and implement
economic development City, Non- Bonds, tax
projects in target areas per credits,
adopted Neighborhood . . . . . Profits, N/A private,
Revitalization Strategy and Private Sector City
other initiatives
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Year of Implementation Estimated Funding
Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Responsibility / Contract Source
Cost
Continue code enforcement Augusta
program in the inner-city . . . . . License & N/A City
Inspection
target area Department
Acquire tax delinquent and
abandoned properties
through the Augusta Land . . . . . Land Bank N/A CDBG,
Bank Authority for use in Authority City
constructing affordable
housing
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
County County
Develop
Attract industry to the . . . . . Development Staff Time Auth.,
Augusta Corporate Park Authority, Chamber,
City City
Implement downtown
revitalization projects as City,
outlined in the Joint Master . . . . . City, DDA, N/A DDA, AT,
Planfor the Augusta, GA AT, Private Private
and North Augusta, SC
Ref!ional Urban Core
Implement enhancement City, GAP, City,
projects on gateways into the . . . . . Chamber, N/A GAP,
Chamber,
city Private Private
Fort Gordon, City,
Chamber,
Attract new missions / . . . . . City, CSRA N/A Private
partnerships to Fort Gordon Alliance for Sector,
Fort Gordon Others
Implement plan for City, City,
redevelopment of former . . . . . NA
Regency Mall site Non-Profit Non-Profit
New developments related to Georgia Georgia
Medical
Bio-business and / or . . . . . Center NA Medical
biomedical research and Authority, Center
technology park? MCG Authority
CULTURAL (HISTORIC) RESOURCES
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Year of Implementation Estimated Funding
Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Responsibility / Contract Source
Cost
Complete Downtown . City, Historic
Augusta Walking Tour $14,000 City, DNR
Brochures Augusta, Inc.
Issue Certificates of Historic City,
Appropriateness for 325 . . . . . Preservation Staff Time Historic
projects in local historic Commission Augusta,
districts Inc.
Complete update of historic
resource survey of the . . City, $17,000 DNR, City
Harrisburg-West End Consultant
Historic District
City,
Update Augusta Historic . . Consultant, NA DNR, City
Preservation Plan (c. 1991) Community
Stakeholders
Evaluate the feasibility of Historic HPC,
using conservation districts Preservation Historic
as an alternative to historic . . Commission, Staff Time
district designation in some Historic Augusta,
neighborhoods Augusta, Inc. Inc.
GREENSPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Continue to participate in the Central State,
Georgia Greenspace Savannah City,
Program and protection of . . . . . N/A
River Land Private
environmentally sensitive Trust, City Sector
lands as open space
Continue work to eliminate Central State,
invasive plant species from . . . . . Savannah $ City,
greenspace lands along River Land Private
Butler Creek Trust, City Sector
Continue to enforce the
applicable requirements of . . . .
the Part V Environmental . City Staff Time City
Ordinances adopted by the
City of Augusta
Continue the permitting and
enforcement provisions of . . . . . City Staff Time City
the Soil Erosion and
Sediment Control Ordinance
Continue the permitting and Augusta
enforcement provisions of . . . . . Engineering, Staff Time City
the Flood Damage Planning
Prevention Ordinance Commission
Continue community . . . . . AUD, Staff Time State,
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Year of Implementation Estimated Funding
Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Responsibility / Contract Source
Cost
outreach related to water Augusta City,
quality and quantity Watershed Private
Roundtable Sector,
Non-
profits
Implement emission State,
reduction strategies to GA EPD, City,
demonstrate compliance with . . . . . City, Various Staff Time
Private
federal air quality standards Stakeholders Sector
Southeastern
Support implementation of Natural City,
the Phinizy Swamp Park Sciences Grants,
Master Plan (buildings, . . . . . Academy, N/A
Private
education, research, land Private, City, donations
management) School
Systems
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Complete water & sewer Series
projects funded by Series . . . . . AUD $189.6 M 2004
2004 Bonds Bonds
Complete design and City, Court SPLOST
construct a new Judicial . . . . Officials, $74.0 M Phases II,
Center Contractor IV&V
Relocation of Sheriffs Sheriffs SPLOST
Administration . . . $3.0M
Dept., City Phase V
Renovations to Richmond
County Correctional . . . City $750,000 SPLOST
Institution Phase V
SPLOST
Complete design & construct Phases IV
and furnish new main branch . . . City $26.0 M & V, State
of Augusta Regional Library & Private
Funds
Design and construct new SPLOST
exhibit hall and trade center . . . . City, CVB $20M
Phase V
Design & construct new . . . City, Sheriffs $24.0 M SPLOST
pods at the Phinizy Road Jail Department Phase V
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Year of Implementation Estimated Funding
Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Responsibility / Contract
Cost Source
Renovation of facilities for Fire
fire administration and . . Department, $500,000 SPLOST
training Augusta Phase IV
Engineering
Fire
Fire Stations and Training . . . . Department, $6.0M SPLOST
Center Augusta Phase V
Engineering
Upgrade existing parks Recreation
included on SPLOST Phase . . . . . and Parks $5.0M SPLOST
V project list Department Phase V
Augusta Mini Theatre Augusta Mini SPLOST
Improvements . . $500,000 Phase V,
Theatre, City CDBG
Lucy Craft Laney Museum . . . Laney $200,000 SPLOST
Improvements Museum, City Phase V
Improvements to Various City, Non-
Recreation, Historic and . . . Profit $400,000 SPLOST
Cultural Facilities Organizations Phase V
Continue to implement the $140,000
Augusta Wayfinding . . . CVB, City, (Phase City,
Signage Program GDOT 1A) Grant
Complete public school
construction, renovation and
expansion projects as . . . . . RCBOE NA Sales Tax
identified
TRANSPORTATION
Reconstruct 1-20 @ 1-520 FHWA, FHWA,
Interchange . . . GDOT $193.0 M
GDOT
Widen 1-20 from 4 to 6 lanes FHWA,
from Belair Rd. to River . . . GDOT, $51.6 M FHWA,
Watch Pkwy. Contractor GDOT
Construct St. Sebastian / GDOT,
Greene St. Ext. in vicinity . . . Augusta $30.3 M FHWA,
of CSX Railroad & 15th St. GDOT
. Engineering
Widen Bungalow Road from . . Augusta $4.0M SPLOST
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Year of Implementation Estimated Funding
Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Responsibility / Contract Source
Cost
Richmond Hill Rd. to Peach Engineering, Phase III
Orchard Rd. Includes curb, GDOT,
gutter, sidewalks and piping. Contractor
East Boundary road and
drainage improvements from Augusta SPLOST
Broad St. to Laney-Walker . . $3.9M Phase IV,
Blvd. Engineering CDBG
Acquire ROWand widen FHWA,
Alexander Drive from 2 to 4 GDOT,
lanes from Washington Rd. . . . . Augusta $13.89 M GDOT
SPLOST
to River Watch Pkwy. Engineering Phase III
Acquire right-of-way to
widen 15th St./MLK Blvd. . . . GDOT $5.0M FHWA,
from Government St. to GDOT
Milledgeville Rd.
Acquire right-of-way to
widen Wrightsboro Rd. GDOT, FHWA,
from 2 to 4 lanes from . . Augusta $5.5M GDOT,
Jimmie Dyess Pkwy. to 1- Engineering SPLOST
520 SB ramp Phase III
Preliminary engineering on
construction of median
barrier on Gordon Hwy. . . GDOT $960,000 FHWA,
from Peach Orchard Rd. to GDOT
Walton Way
Windsor Spring Road
Phase IV - Complete FHWA,
preliminary engineering and GDOT, GDOT,
acquire ROW for widening . . . . Augusta $33.16 M SPLOST
from Willis Foreman Rd. to
Tobacco Rd. (includes Engineering Phases III
bridge @ Spirit Creek &IV
Windsor Spring Road
Phase V - Complete FHWA,
preliminary engineering and GDOT, GDOT,
acquire ROW for widening . . . . Augusta $21.46 M SPLOST
from Willis Foreman Rd. to Engineering Phases III
SR 88 in Hephzibah &IV
(includes bridge ~ NS
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Year of Implementation Estimated Funding
Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Responsibility / Contract
Cost Source
Railroad
Acquire ROWand widen 1-
520 from 4 to 6 lanes from
Gordon Hwy. to Deans . . . . FHWA, $8.97 M FHWA,
Bridge Rd. and reconstruct GDOT GDOT
interchanges
15th St. (SR 4) @ Central
Ave. intersection . . GDOT $392,337 FHWA,
improvements GDOT
Traffic signal upgrades @ 11
locations on Washington Rd. GDOT, FHWA,
(SR 28) and road resurfacing . . $4.0M
of Washington Rd. Contractor GDOT
Implement Transportation
Enhancement projects at $600,000
Augusta State University and . . . GDOT, ASU, & FHWA,
on James Brown Blvd. City $200,000 ASU, City
(Streetscape)
Construct intersection
improvements on
Washington Rd @ Boy . . . Augusta $752,000 SPLOST
Scout Rd. & Center West Engineering Phase IV
Pkwy.
Windsor Spring Rd.
improvements from Peach Augusta SPLOST
Orchard Rd. to Wyman St. to . . $2.13 M Phases I &
Old Louisville Rd. Engineering III
Engineer and install
downtown traffic signal & . . Augusta $2.5 - 3.0 SPLOST
lighting upgrades - Broad St. Engineering M Phase IV
area
Engineer and install NA
downtown traffic signal & . . Augusta Subject to SPLOST
lighting upgrades - Telfair Engineering availabilit Phase IV
St. area y offunds
Engineer, acquire right-of-
way & widen Marvin Augusta SPLOST
Griffin Rd. from 2 to 4 lanes . . . . $3.47 M Phases II
from Mike Padgett Hwy. to Engineering & III
Doug Barnard Pkwy.
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Year ofImplementation Estimated Funding
Project 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Responsibility / Contract Source
Cost
Widen Morgan Rd. from SPLOST
Tobacco Rd. to Deans . . Augusta $2.34 M Phases I &
Bridge Rd. Engineering III
Paving Various Roads, Phase
IX (Paving of selected dirt . . . . . Augusta $800,000 SPLOST
roads) Engineering Phase IV
Augusta
Implement any necessary Aviation
improvement projects at . . . . . Commission, N/A Federal
Augusta Regional Airport General
and Daniel Field Airport Aviation
Commission
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:
. DNR - Georgia Department of Natural Resources
· FHW A - Federal Highway Administration
· HUD - Housing and Urban Development Department
. GDOT - Georgia Department of Transportation
· GA EPD - Georgia Environmental Protection Division
. MCG - Medical College of Georgia
. City - City of Augusta
· AT - Augusta Tomorrow
· RCBOE - Richmond County Board of Education
· AHA - Augusta Housing Authority
· Augusta Engineering - Augusta Engineering Department
. AUD - Augusta Utilities Department
· HCD - Augusta Housing & Community Development Department
· CVB - Augusta Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
. Chamber - Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
· GAP - Greater Augusta Progress
. ARTS - Augusta Regional Transportation Study
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SUPPLEMENTAL PLANS
The following list of supplemental plans is incorporated by reference into the Comprehensive Plan. The
plans were developed by or for a number of different community stakeholders. Not all are used directly
by the City of Augusta. Most have been completed in the last few years, while others are in the process
of being updated at the present time. Some are dated publications, but still contain information and
concepts that could be employed in addressing community needs and issues. Some may be outdated or
are only partially relevant to current conditions and future plans for the city. They cover a wide range of
issues, including land use, public facilities, solid waste, transportation, historic preservation,
neighborhood land use and redevelopment, greenspace and economic.
o Historic Preservation Plan, Augusta and Richmond County, prepared by Historic Augusta, Inc.-
1991
o Solid Waste Management Plan: 1993-2003 for Augusta-Richmond County, Hephzibah and
Blythe (includes five-year Short Term Work for 1998-2003), CSRA Regional Development Center
(CSRA RDC) - June 1993. In the process of being updated for the City of Augusta by Resource
Recycling Systems, Inc. August 2008
o The Augusta Canal Master Plan, prepared for The Augusta Canal Authority by the Joint Venture
of CityDesign Collaborative and Lane, Frenchman and Associates - December 1993
o Unincorporated Richmond County Land Use and Infrastructure Element Update, prepared by
the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission (ARCPC) - August 1995
o City of Augusta Neighborhood Plans, prepared by the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission (ARCPC) -1995-96
o Summerville Historic District Design Guidelines, prepared for the Summerville Neighborhood
Association by Frazier and Associates, 1996
o Augusta 2001 - A Strategic Assessment, prepared for Greater Augusta Progress, Inc. by LDR
International- February 1998
o A Redevelopment Strategy for Regency Mall and Surrounding Area, prepared for Greater
Augusta Progress, Inc. by Winward Properties, LLC - January 2000 (includes separate Market
Analysis Report by Robert Charles Lesser & Co. - November 1999)
o Master Plan 2000 for Water and Wastewater Systems, prepared for Augusta Utilities Department
by CH2MHill, Inc. - February 2000
o Medical Center Traffic Operations Study, prepared for the Augusta Regional Transportation
Study by Day Wilburn Associates - July 2000
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o Augusta-Richmond County Corridor / Gateway Action Plan, LDR International and Basile
Baumann Prost and Associates - November 2000 (includes separate Summary Analysis Report-
June 2000)
o Augusta 2000 City Center Master Plan Update, prepared for Augusta Tomorrow, Inc. by LDR
International - January 2001. In the process of being updated for Augusta Tomorrow, Inc. by
ICON Architecture, Inc. as the Joint Master Plan for the Augusta, Georgia and North
Augusta, South Carolina Regional Urban Core. Expected to be completed in early 2009.
o Augusta Public Transit, Transit System Analysis, prepared for the Augusta Transit Department
by Manuel Padron and Associates - November 2001. In the process of being updated. New
Transit Development Plan to be completed by spring 2009.
o Regional Advanced Transportation Management System Master Plan, prepared for the Augusta
Regional Transportation Study by PB Farradyne, Inc. - April 2002
o Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines, prepared for the Augusta Historic Preservation
Commission by Frazier and Associates, August 2002
o Community Greenspace Program for Augusta-Richmond County, prepared by the ARCPC -
November 2000, updated October 2002
o Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, prepared for the Augusta Regional Transportation Study by
ARCADIS, Inc. - January 2003
o Augusta Watershed Assessment Report, prepared for Augusta Utilities Department by
PARSONS, Inc., January 2003
o Service Delivery Strategy for Augusta-Richmond County, Hephzibah and Blythe, ARCPC -
May 1999 (recertified in April 2004). In the process of being updated. To be completed an
adopted by October 2008
o Engineer's Report, Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, prepared for Augusta
Utilities Department by CH2MHill, Inc. - November 2004
1:1 Destination 2020: A Vision for the Augusta Region, prepared for the Destination 2020 Steering
Committee by Community Volunteers, 2005
1:1 City of Augusta, Design to End Chronic Homelessness in Augusta, prepared for the Mayor's
Council on Homelessness, March 2005
o City of Augusta Consolidated Plan, 2005-09, prepared for the Mayor and Augusta Commission by
the Augusta Housing and Community Development Department - (Five-Year Plan for CDBG,
HOME and ESG Programs), March 2005
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o Parking Study for Downtown Augusta, prepared for the Augusta Downtown Development
Authority by Carl Walker, Inc., April 2005
o Partnership for Growth, Fort Gordon Joint Land Use Study, prepared for Fort Gordon, Augusta-
Richmond County, Columbia County, Jefferson County and McDuffie County by the CSRA RDC,
August 2005.
o Year 2030 Regional Long Range Transportation Plan, Augusta Regional Transportation
Study, prepared URS Corporation, September 2005
o Olde Town Historic District Design Guidelines, prepared for the Augusta Historic Preservation
Commission and the Olde Town Neighborhood Association by Edwards-Pitman Environmental,
Inc., 2006
o Augusta Third Level Canal and Laney Walker Neighborhood, Charrette Report: Strategic
Concepts and Recommendations, prepared for the Augusta Third Level Canal Task Force by
MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, May 2006
o Regional Transportation Improvement Program, 2008-2011, Augusta Regional Transportation
Study, prepared by the ARCPC - June 2007
o Laney Walker / Bethlehem Neighborhood Plan, Paving a New Trail on a Historic Road ...,
prepared for the City of Augusta and the Augusta Housing and Community Development
Department by Asset Property Disposition, Inc., August 2008
PLAN AMENDMENTS AND UPDATES
Community planning is a continuous process and the Comprehensive Plan will be amended and updated
in accordance with the Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning. The City will
monitor change in such areas as housing, population, employment, and land use, and amend the plan in
response to such changes. The City will consult with the CSRA Regional Development Center in
determining whether a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is a major or minor amendment.
Depending on the scope and extent ofthe change, the City will complete either a minor or major plan
amendment to the plan.
The City will update the STWP every five (5) years. Thereafter, the Comprehensive Plan will be
updated, at a minimum, every ten years. Amendments and updates will be completed in accordance with
the applicable submittal, review and public participation procedures.
Minor Plan Amendment
A minor plan amendment will be triggered by changes that are purely local in nature and do not affect
another local government. The Augusta Commission will adopt a minor amendment at any time during
the year, and send a summary of such action to the CSRA Regional Development Center on an annual
basis.
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Major Plan Amendment
A major amendment will be triggered by significant changes that alter the basic tenets of all or part of
the Comprehensive Plan or potentially affect another local government. Examples of significant changes
include: (1) changes of 10% or more in the population (increase or decrease) on which the plan is based;
(2) changes in the Future Development Pattern Map that propose more intense or dense uses located in
close proximity to an adjoining local government; (3) and changes in the planned location of public
facilities (water, sewer, transportation) to areas not previously projected to receive such facilities or
improvements. Major plan amendments will follow the submittal and review procedures outlined in the
Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning applicable to the Community Agenda.
This includes holding a minimum of one public hearing to inform the public of the City's intent to file a
major plan amendment and to receive suggestions and comments on the proposed amendment.
Short Term Work Program Update
Augusta-Richmond County will update the STWP every five years. In keeping with the Minimum
Planning Standards, the STWP update will include a list of projects for the subsequent five-year period,
and report of plan accomplishments that identifies the status of each activity in the current STWP. The
report of accomplishments will classify projects in one of four categories: completed, underway,
postponed, or deleted. A minimum of one public hearing will be held to inform the public of the City's
intent to update the STWP and to receive suggestions and comments on the proposed update. STWP
updates will follow the submittal and review procedures outlined in the Standards and Procedures for
Local Comprehensive Planning applicable to the Community Agenda.
Comprehensive Plan Update
The Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan will be updated, at a minimum, every ten years.
Every five (5) years, the City will determine if the Comprehensive Plan warrants a major update based
on the extent of change that has occurred by then. If changes have occurred and not been included in the
Plan through amendments, then a complete update will be undertaken in accordance with the Standards
and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning.
Annual Monitoring of Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan will be monitored on an annual basis. The Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission will prepare a written report for the Augusta Commission summarizing, at a
minimum, changes in the number of housing units, population estimates, land absorbed by residential
and non-residential development, rezoning in relation to the Future Development Pattern Map, and
status of projects in the Short Term Work Program. The results of the monitoring will be used to decide
whether or not to make minor and major amendments to the plan.
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APPENDIX A- COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
FOR
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
A. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Community Participation Program for Augusta-Richmond County is to insure
that citizens and other stakeholders are aware of the planning process and are provided
opportunities to comment on the update of the City's comprehensive plan, the individual plan
components, and any plan amendments. More importantly, citizens should have the ability to
participate actively in the process of defining the community's vision, goals, policies, priorities and
implementation strategies.
B. LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS
The Augusta Commission, the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission and Planning
Commission staff will work together to identify those individuals and groups that have a special
interest in the development of the Community Agenda for Augusta-Richmond County. The
stakeholders include representatives of the various organizations as listed in the table below.
Stakeholders will be called upon to assist with the development of the Community Assessment,
identifying issues and opportunities that should be addressed and recommending strategies to be
included in the Community Agenda. As the planning process moves forward, additional
stakeholders are likely to be identified and will be added to the list.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
STAKEHOLDER LIST
NAME OF ORGANIZATION / AGENCY NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE*
PLANNING COMMISSION
. Comprehensive Plan Committee Members Pete Fulcher, Margaret Armstrong, Gene Hunt, Robert
Anderson
CITY DEPARTMENTS
. City Administrator Fred Russell
. Utilities Max Hicks
. Engineering / Traffic Engineering Abie Ladson
. Recreation and Parks Tom Beck
. Housing & Community Development Chester Wheeler
. Transit Heyward Johnson
. License and Inspection Rob Sherman
. Sheriff Sheriff Ronnie Strength
. Fire and EMS Chief Howard Willis
. Solid Waste Mark Johnson
. Environmental Engineer Garrett Weiss
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STAKEHOLDER LIST
NAME OF ORGANIZATION I AGENCY NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE*
AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
. Housing Authority Jake Oglesby
. Augusta Canal Authority Dayton Sherrouse
. Aviation Commission Tammy Strange
. Convention and Visitors Bureau Barry White
. Land Bank Authority Rob Sherman
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS See contact list on file at Planning Commission
EDUCA TION
. Board of Education Supt. Dana Bedden
. Medical College of Georgia Dr. Michael Ash
. Paine College Dr. George A. Bradley
. AUlzusta State University Dr. Kathy Hamrick
. Augusta Technical College Mr. Terry Elam
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
. Homebuilders Association Ernie Blackburn
. Board ofReaItors Beverley Pardue
. Commercial Developers Mark Senn
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
. Chamber of Commerce Sue Price
. Development Authority Walter Sprouse
. Downtown Development Authority Margaret Woodard
. Augusta Tomorrow, Inc Camille Price
. Destination 2020 Jan Wiggins
. CSRA Regional Development Center Andy Crosson
. CSRA Business League Todd Gaines
. South Augusta Pride and Progress Jimmy Smith
. Fort Gordon Co\. John Holwick
UTILITIES
. Postal Service Karin Knight
. Georgia Power Tim McGill
. Georgia Power Transmission Anita Kattegate
. Georgia Natural Gas Greg Flanagan
. AT&T Calvin Hamby
. Comcast Cliff Esposito
. Knology
ENVIRONMENTAL I CULTURAL
. Savannah Riverkeepers Frank Carl
. Briar Creek Soil & Water Conservation Gary McFerin
. Sierra Club - Savannah River Group Sam Booher
. Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy Dr. Gene Eidson
. CSRA Land Trust Derek Vanover
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STAKEHOLDER LIST
NAME OF ORGANIZA nON / AGENCY NAME OF REPRESENTA TIVE*
. Historic Augusta, Inc. Erick Montgomery
. UGA Extension Service Sid Mullis
SOCIAL SERVICE NONPROFITS See Planning Commission Outlook distribution list labeled
Community and Economic Development
CHDOS AND RELATED
. Promise Land CDC Sheila Boazman
. East Augusta CDC Charlene Watkins
. Antioch Ministries, Inc. Scylance Scott
. Lanev Walker Development Corp Anthony Chandler
. Sand Hills UDC Tim Wilson
. 30901 Development Corp. Francine Cayruth
. Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corp. Robert Cooks
*Note: Actual representative may be another person designated by the person listed.
C. SUMMARY OF PARTICIPATION TECHNIQUES
The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission will guide the Citizen Participation Program
associated with the plan update on behalf of the Augusta Commission. A variety of tools and
techniques will be used to build consensus for the plan and ensure that the planning process is open,
inclusive and interactive.
The Community Participation Program tasks are derived from the need to educate the public and
media regarding the Comprehensive Plan and to ensure broad participation by the public. The
following tasks will aid the planning, assessment, evaluation and implementation of the
Comprehensive Plan.
1. Comorehensive Plan Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Committee of the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
will coordinate the entire Community Participation Program with the assistance ofthe Planning
Commission staff. The Comprehensive Plan Committee is a standing committee of the
Planning Commission and includes the chair of the Planning Commission and three other
board members.
2. Public Meetin!!s
The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission will host public meetings at three times
during the plan update process.
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. First Round of Meetings - The first round of meetings will kick-off the plan update. The
purpose of the first round of meetings will be to outline the plan requirements, review the
summary of the Community Assessment and present the draft Public Participation Program
and plan update schedule. An initial opinion survey will be available at the kick-off meetings.
Maps, handouts and a PowerPoint slide presentation will also be used to convey information.
This round of meetings is a prelude to submission of the Community Assessment and Public
Participation Plan to the CSRA RDC and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs
(DCA).
· Second Round of Meetings - The purpose ofthe second round of meetings will be to obtain
input on the collective vision for the future of the city, obtain input on community character
areas and the issues and opportunities to be addressed in the plan, and solicit ideas for
strategies and projects to include in the draft implementation program. Opinion surveys will
be used to obtain the desired input. This round of meetings is a prelude to the development of
the draft Community Agenda.
· Third Round of Public Meetings - The purpose of the third round of public meetings will
be to present the draft Community Agenda and obtain input on its contents. The draft
Community Agenda will be modified based on the input received during the meetings. This
round of meetings is a prelude to submission of the Community Agenda to the CSRA RDC
and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
3. Comorehensive Plan Committee Meetinl!s
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will provide guidance and feedback throughout the
planning process. Meetings will be scheduled at appropriate benchmarks to coincide with
project deliverables and in advance of all public meetings and hearings.
4. Bi-Weeklv Staff Meetinl!s
Bi-weekly meetings of the Planning Commission staff will be scheduled to maintain the
desired timelines, benchmarks and overall direction of the plan update process.
5. Stakeholder Interviews
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will conduct stakeholder interviews at times to coincide
with the three rounds of public meetings. Identified stakeholders include those on the list
included under Section B of the Community Participation Program. As the planning process
moves forward, additional stakeholders are likely to be identified and will be added to
the list.
The purpose of stakeholder interviews is to identify major community issues and develop a
complete understanding of the public opinion, comments, and concerns, including potential
sources of conflict and anticipated barriers impeding effective implementation. The Planning
Commission staff will use prepared survey questions and solicit general opinions as well. The
results will be incorporated into the development of the community vision and the
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Comprehensive Plan and used to illustrate the impact that the feedback has had on the
progress of the plan.
6. Proiect Website
The home page of the Augusta-Richmond County website will include a link to information
on the Comprehensive Plan Update. The information on the website will include the plan
update schedule, survey forms and results, public meeting schedules, copies of maps, slide
presentations and handouts and copies of project documents. The information on the website
will be updated throughout the planning process. A dedicated e-mail address will be assigned
to the Comprehensive Plan project and will be managed by the Planning Commission staff.
7. Proiect Newsletter
A newsletter will be published at least four times during the development of the
Comprehensive Plan. Each issue of the newsletter will include summary information about the
status of the plan update, the results of public meetings and hearings, information on the
project web site, information about how the general public can become involved in the project
and contact information for the Planning Commission. The newsletter will be accessible on
the project web site, distributed via e-mail and hard copies will be placed at community centers
and public libraries.
8. Public Information / Outreach Plan
The Planning Commission staff will coordinate the development of an effective media plan to
publicize information on the planning process to citizens and other stakeholders. The
following methods will be used to inform the citizens and media about the plan progress.
· Media Education - Media outlets (print, radio and television) will be educated about the
plan using briefings, press releases and interviews. Feature stories, columns and interviews
will be used to inform the public about plan details.
· Public Information Materials - Outreach materials will be created and used to help the
public understand the Comprehensive Plan. These materials will be distributed at public
meetings and other locations to educate and establish visible, continuous public feedback.
Examples of public information materials to be used include fact sheets, comment forms and
project documents.
9. Required Public Hearine:s
In addition to the public meetings outlined in Section C (2) of the Community Participation
Program, Augusta-Richmond County will advertise and hold the two public hearings required
under the Georgia Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning. The first
public hearing will be held after addressing public comments on the draft Community
Assessment the draft Community Participation Program, but prior to their transmittal to the
CSRA Regional Development Center (RDC). The second public hearing will be held once the
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Community Agenda has been made available for public review, but prior to its transmittal to
the RDC.
D. PLAN DEVELOPMENT TIME LINE
The following table identifies time frames for completion of the various steps of the plan development
process and the procedures for actively involving citizens and other stakeholders in all phases of the
planning process.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Public Information Meeting
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PLEASE PRINT
Date
How did you hear about this meeting?
o Newspaper
o Radio
o Television
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o Web site
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Comments:
Was the location of the meeting convenient for you to attend?
If no, please suggest a general location that is more convenient to your community.
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If no, please suggest a time frame that is more convenient for yoU.
Were your questions answered by the Staff?
Please share your suggestions on improving the way we conduct public meetings
Would you like to be added to our mailing list?
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News Release
Public Invited to Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Meetings
Contact: Paul DeCamp, Planning Director
Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
525 Telfair Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Phone: (706) 821-1796
FAX: (706) 821-1806
E-mail: pdecamp(tV.au!!usta!!a.!!ov
(Augusta - December 26, 2007) The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of
Augusta-Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is hosting open
house meetings throughout the city to kick-off the process for updating the Augusta-Richmond County
Comprehensive Plan.
This is your opportunity to share ideas, voice concerns and describe your vision for Augusta-Richmond
County over the next 10-20 years. Planning Commission staff will be present to explain the planning
process, review the schedule for updating the Comprehensive Plan and highlight the potential issues and
opportunities to be addressed in the plan.
Augusta-Richmond County encourages all interested parties to take part in this process. The kick-off
meetings will take place on the dates and at the locations indicated on the attached table. A drop-in, open
house format will be employed for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of
their choice at any time between 6:30 and 8:30 P.M.
Citizens who are unable to attend one of the meetings, but would like more information regarding the
plan update process, can contact Paul DeCamp at the Planning Commission by phone, fax or e-mail (see
contact information). Information related to plan update is also posted on the Planning Commission
website.
The website address is: http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning zoninglhome.asp
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
UPDATE OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of Augusta-Richmond County. The
Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is hosting nine (9) open house meetings throughout
the city to kick-off the process for updating the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan. This is
your opportunity to share ideas, voice concerns and describe your vision for Augusta-Richmond County
over the next 10-20 years. A drop-in format will be used for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come
to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:30 and 8:30 P.M. For additional information, contact the
Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901. (Phone
706-821-1796). Internet users may also consult the Planning Commission website at
http://www.auQustaQa.Qov/departments/planninQ zoninQ/comp plan update.asp
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
KICK-OFF PUBLIC MEETINGS
JANUARY 2008
MEETING DATE TIME (Drop-in) LOCATION
Tuesday, McBean Community Center
January 8, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road
Thursday, Gracewood Community Center
January 10, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1200 Tobacco Road
Monday, Lucy Laney House Museum
January 14,2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1116 Phillips Street
Thursday, Garrett Elementary School
January 17,2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1100 Eisenhower Drive
Tuesday Henry Brigham Senior Center
January 22, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 2456 Golden Camp Road
Thursday, East View Park Community Center
January 24, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 644 Aiken Street
Monday, Carrie Mays Multipurpose Center
January 28, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 10 14 Eleventh Ave
Tuesday, Fire Station #15
January 29, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1721 Flowing Wells Road
Thursday Blythe Recreation Center
January 31,2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 3129 Hwy. 88
Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the
meeting time indicated.
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The Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan document will guide the city's growth and development for the next
twenty (20) years. To do so, Augusta-Richmond County residents, property owners, business owners and community leaders
must first identifY key issues and opportunities that face the city.
Please take a few minutes of your time to review this survey and provide us with your input.
Section 1: Au usta Communi Vision Statement
Help develop a vision statement for Augusta by completing the following three (3) sentences:
1) The one (1) thing that I like most about Augusta is:
2) The one (1) thing about Augusta that I would most like to change/enhance/improve is:
3) In the next ten (10) years, Augusta should become a city that:
For more information about the comprehensive planning process; or, to return completed surveys, please
contact:
Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
525 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 821-1796
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Section 2: Issues and Opportunities by Topic
What are the most important issues that face Augusta as it develops over the next twenty (20) years? As Augusta
changes, what opportunities will Augusta have to improve its citizens' quality of life?
This section contains information and questions on seven (7) topics that are being considered through the
Augusta comprehensive planning process: population, economic development, housing, natural and cultural
resources, community facilities and transportation. Please review the preliminary list of issues and
opportunities identified for each topic. Feel free to add issues or opportunities that should be addressed.
Tell us which items are the most important.
Topic: POPULATION: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding population do you feel are the
most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the most urgent. (Note: If
you fee/ a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space b/ank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A. Investing in public services and facilities that support population growth throughout
- the city.
B. Increasing employment and housing options for Augusta's young adult population to
- remain in town.
C. Improving educational attainment figures to a level that is consistent with state-level
- education figures.
D. Providing additional employment opportunities and/or incentives for residents with
- technical education degrees or training.
E. Promoting local growth in employment options for an increasing number of residents
- with college educations.
F. - Increasing housing options and amenities that will attract more retirees to the city.
G. - Decreasing the consistently high percentage Augusta families living in poverty.
Your Population Issue/Opportunity Here:
H. -
Your Population Issue/Opportunity Here:
I. -
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Topic: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding economic development
do you feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the most
urgent. (Note: If you fee/ a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space b/ank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A. Continuing to diversify the economic base of the city and ensure employment opprotunities are
- avilable for the varying income levels of Augusta's population.
B. Attracting new businesses that complement the existing mix of business and take advantage of
- our strenQths.
C. - Providing the resources needed to develop more home-grown businesses.
D. - Ensuring that employment opportunities and business development occur throughout the city.
E. Focusing business recruitment efforts on businesses in the fields of life sciences, customer
- service, aviation and the military.
F. Enhancing employment options within the city that build on existing regional industry
- clusters anchored by medical, educational and military institutions.
G. - Providing Augusta's workforce with a variety of housing options.
H. Collaborating with local and regional economic development agencies to develop a diverse
- economy base on multiple industry sectors and ensure employment opportunities in the city.
Your Economic Development Issue/Opportunity Here:
I. -
Topic: HOUSING: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding housing do you feel are the most
urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the most urgent. (Note: If you feel a
particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space blank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A. - Ensuring housing affordability and choice throughout the city.
B. - Meeting the housing needs of the homeless, the disabled and others in need.
C. Removing dilapidated housing to the protect health, safety and welfare of residents and to
- facilitate the construction of new housing.
D. Facilitating housing rehabilitation and new construction, especially in inner-city neighborhoods
and other target areas.
E. Providing flexibility in standards and regulations to permit a mix of housing types and densities in
- a single development
Your Housing Issue/Opportunity Here:
E. -
Your Housing Issue/Opportunity Here:
F. -
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Topic: NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding natural and
cultural resources do you feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1
representing the most urgent. (Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space
blank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A. Protecting the quality of surface drinking water sources (Le. rivers, creeks,ponds, etc.) from the
- effects of new development.
B. Protecting the quality of groundwater sources (Le. aquifer recharge areas) located within the city
- from the effects of new development.
C. Participating in the regional water planning process as outlined in the Georgia Statewide Water
- Management Plan.
D. Encouraging the broader use of conservation subdivision design in new developments that
- preserves natural habitat in sensitive environmental areas such as floodplains.
E. Implementing local and regional initiatives to improve air quality and educate the public about air
- quality issues.
F. Coordinating with state or local organizations to promote the acquisition of additional
- greenspace and the management and protection of sensitive environmental areas.
G. - Reducing non-point source pollution of groundwater and surface water sources
H. Implementing programs and activities to improve the appearance of historic neighborhoods and
- the downtown historic district.
I. - Participating in programs that result in the adaptive reuse of historic buildings and resources.
Your Natural & Cultural Resources Issue/Opportunity Here:
J. -
Your Natural & Cultural Resources Issue/Opportunity Here:
K. -
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Topic: COMMUNITY FACILITIES: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding community facilities do you
feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the most urgent.
(Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space blank.)
Item Rank IssuelOpportunity
A. Expanding and improving the municipal water and sewer systems to address current
- deficiencies and meet future demand
Programming the addition of new public facilities and services in accordance with a Capital
- Imporvement Program
B. - Eliminating drainage problems within the city.
Reducing the amount of impervious surfaces in new development and increasing tree
C. - planting/protection standards to reduce the amount of storm water runoff generated by a
development site.
Increasing the use of "low-impact" development alternatives that allow storm water to flow
D. - through filtration, detention and/or retention systems that allow for more natural treatment of
runoff.
E. Increasing the commitment to reduce solid waste disposal by increasing participation in
- household and yard waste recycling programs.
F. - Providing additional public park space and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
G. Making improvements to roads and bridges that enhance safety, reduce congestion and help
- guide growth to preferred locations.
H. Supporting new and / or improved cultural and entertainment facilities that enhance the quality 0
- life and contribute to tourism and ecomnomic development
I. Providing adequate public safety (law enforcement, fire protection and emergency services)
- facilities and services.
J. - Addressing the long-term space needs of city government.
Your Community Facilities IssuelOpportunity Here:
K. -
Your Community Facilities IssuelOpportunity Here:
L. -
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Topic: TRANSPORTATION: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding transportation do you
feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the
most urgent. (Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space
blank.)
Item Rank IssuelOpportunity
A. - Improving traffic flow on congested roads.
B. Promoting greater interconnectivity between streets and developments to reduce dependency on
- existing major highways.
Manage the access of motor vehicles to and from private properties along major roads in order
C. - to decrease motor vehicle conflicts and accidents created by traffic entering and exiting
highways.
D. - Increasing pedestrian safety and access to all portions of the city.
E. Implement the on-street and off-street bicycle projects listed in the regional bicycle and
- pedestrian plan.
F. Promoting higher-density development pattems to reduce distances between residential, retail
- and office areas.
G. - Increasing access to, and financing of public transportation.
H. - Addressing parking issues in downtown Augusta.
I. Coordinating with the railroads to decrease noise, traffic delays and potential disruption of
- emergency service as a result of at-grade street crossings.
J. - Increasing access to and use of transportation facilities by the handicapped and disabled.
K. Implementing components of an Intelligent Transportation System to make more efficient use of
- existing transportation system
L. - Ensuring long-term funding to meet street and sidewalk maintenance responsibilities.
Your Transportation IssuelOpportunity Here:
M. -
Your Transportation IssuelOpportunity Here:
N. -
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Topic: LAND USE: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding land use do you
feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the
most urgent. (Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space
blank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A. - The sprawl pattern of development in many parts of the city.
B. - Improving the appearance of gateways and commercial corridors
C. Encouraging more traditional patterns of development that mix uses and create a more
- pedestrian-friendly environment.
D. - Encouraging more compact form of development by establishing town centers.
E. - Promoting infill development as a priority over development on the urban fringe.
Your land Use Issue/Opportunity Here:
M. -
Your land Use Issue/Opportunity Here:
N. -
Additional Comments (Any topic):
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APPENDIX C-2 - STAKEHOLDER SURVEY
NAME OF ORIGANIZATION:
PERSON COMPLETING QUESTIONAIRE:
DATE:
1. What are the mission, goals and objectives of your organization?
2. Which of the following issues are of interest to your organization? (check all that apply)
3. What projects and activities will your organization implement in the next 5-10 years?
PROJECT
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4. What type of projects should the city of Augusta implement to complement what your
organization does?
5. What do you think are the most significant challenges related to future development in Augusta?
6. Complete the following sentence: In the next 10 years Augusta should become a city that
7. Add any other comments you have about the update of the Comprehensive Plan
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY!
Please return the completed survey by April 30, 2008 to the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission in one of three ways:
By E-mail to: pdecamp[a>augustaga.gov
By FAX to: (706) 821-1806
By Mail to: Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
52 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
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APPENDIX C-3 - SURVEY OF DRAFT GOALS - JUNE 2008
SURVEY OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS
Place a checkmark 0 in the column that best reflects your opinion of the existin2 goals in the city's
comprehensive plan. Do you agree or not agree that each one should remain in the updated comprehensive plan?
Please answer every item, even if you are not familiar with it, responding based on your perception of it.
NO
GOAL AGREE DISAGREE OPINION
HOUSING: Provide housing choice, in a variety of D D D
prices ranges, for both homeowners and renters
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Maintain the D D D
economic diversity ofthe community and foster a
climate that is conducive to business growth and
development
1.1.3 D D D
1.1.4 TRANSPORTATION: Maintain a
transportation system that is accessible to all
citizens, provides for the efficient movement of
people, goods and services, is integrated with
planned land use and provides mode choice.
1.1.7 D D D
1.1.8 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND
SERVICES: Provide public facilities and services
that meet the needs of residents and businesses,
enhance the quality of life and protect natural
resources.
CULTURAL RESOURCES: Preserve historic D D D
resources and make them an integral part of tourism,
economic development, neighborhood revitalization
and heritage education.
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NO
GOAL AGREE DISAGREE OPINION
NATURAL RESOURCES AND GREENSP ACE: D D D
Protect natural resources and use them as appropriate
to provide recreation opportunities, to educate the
public and to increase tourism. Use greenspace to
protect natural resources, provide additional
recreation resources and enhance the quality of life
for all.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT / LAND USE: D D D
Promote a land use pattern that accommodates
growth and revitalization while protecting
established residential areas and natural resources.
DO YOU HAVE COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS REGARDING ANY OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS? IF YOU DO, PLEASE USE THE SPACE BELOW TO
PROVIDE YOUR INPUT
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY!
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APPENDIX C-4 - SURVEY OF DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES FOR
PRELIMINARY CHARACTER AREA
SURVEY OF DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES FOR
PRELIMINARY CHARACTER AREAS
Place a checkmark D in the column that best reflects your opinion of the draft development objective for each of
the preliminary character areas. Do you agree or not agree that the objective is appropriate for the applicable
character area? Please answer everv item, even if you are not familiar with every character area, responding
based on your perception of it.
CHARACTER AREA DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE
AGREE
NO
DISAGREE OPINION
D
D D
DOWNTOWN: Downtown Augusta will continue to reflect the
predominant characteristics of a historic central business district, while
at the same time adapting to the changing environment around it.
Underutilized parcels will be redeveloped in a manner consistent with
the overall vision for downtown and with respect for existing
development patterns and the historic architecture in the area.
Redevelopment will include new medium and high density housing,
additional commercial and office development, new civic and
institutional facilities and shopping and entertainment facilities.
Adaptive reuse of historic buildings will be a key component.
OLD CITY NEIGHBORHOODS: Maintain low-density single-
family residential development in areas where it is already the
predominant land use. Infill residential development at densities
compatible with the surrounding area. Site design reflects traditional
neighborhood patterns and existing architectural styles. Redevelopment
projects (housing and economic development) in neighborhoods
targeted for such activities. Neighborhood activity centers provide a
focal point for community services and location for appropriately-
scaled retail establishments.
WEST AUGUSTA: Promote limited development of the remaining
vacant tracts while preserving the single-family residential character
that is predominant in the area. Commercial development will be
confined to existing locations and any additional redevelopment of
commercial sites will be buffered from adjoining residential areas.
Mixed-use development will be encouraged on sites being redeveloped.
SOUTH AUGUSTA: Promote a mix of housing types at low-to-
medium densities while preserving the single-family residential
character that is predominant in the area. New private development
should complement the existing in style, appearance and location.
Public investment should strengthen existing neighborhoods and create
a climate conducive to additional private investment.
D
D D
D
D D
D
D D
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PRELIMINARY CHARACTER AREA
SURVEY OF DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES FOR
PRELIMINARY CHARACTER AREAS
Place a checkmark D in the column that best reflects your opinion of the draft development objective for each of
the preliminary character areas. Do you agree or not agree that the objective is appropriate for the applicable
character area? Please answer everv item, even if you are not familiar with every character area, responding
based on your perception of it.
CHARACTER AREA DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE
AGREE
NO
DISAGREE OPINION
EAST AUGUSTA: Low-density single-family residential
development in areas where it is already the predominant land use.
Accommodate redevelopment projects (housing and economic
development) in neighborhoods targeted for such activities. Maintain
separation between industrial and residential uses. Preserve and enhance
major conservation areas.
o
o 0
SOUTH RICHMOND: Promote additional low-density
residential development while maintaining the semi-rural
character of the area. Encourage additional conservation
subdivisions Confine new commercial development to major
intersections. Protect natural resources.
o
o 0
BELAIR: Intended to accommodate additional development while
preserving the established single-family residential character of the area
and protecting areas adjoining Fort Gordon.
o
o 0
FORT GORDON: Support current and new missions at the fort.
Protect fort from incompatible land uses and development
patterns. Work cooperatively with fort on issues and community
projects of mutual interest.
o
o 0
DO YOU HAVE COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS REGARDING ANY OF THE
CHARACTER AREAS? IF YOU DO, PLEASE USE THE SPACE BELOW TO PROVIDE
YOUR INPUT
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE SURVEY!
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APPENDIX D - GENERAL GUIDE TO ZONING DISTRICTS IN AUGUSTA,
GEORGIA
GENERAL GUIDE TO ZONING DISTRICTS IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
This attachment is a summary of the basic zoning districts in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia. It summarizes the
permitted uses and special exceptions (conditional uses) within each zoning district and the applicable requirements
related to minimum lot size and maximum density. It does not include the applicable limits I requirements related to
such issues as building height, building and structure setbacks, maximum lot coverage and off-street parking. This
summary should not be viewed as a substitute for careful reading of the text of the zoning ordinance to identify all of
the applicable requirements and restrictions in each of the zoning districts.
BASIC ZONING DISTRICTS
· A (Al!ricultural) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include single-family detached residences
developed under the standards in the R-1 Zone; agriculture, dairying and ranching (and buildings incidental to such
uses); buildings incidental to forestry; noncommercial boat piers, slips and boat houses; manufactured homes on
individual lots developed in accordance with the applicable standards; conservation subdivisions at a density not to
exceed 0.5 lots per acre (see Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements); parking of vehicles
related to agricultural and forestry enterprises engaged in on the same lot or adjoining property; and parking of no
more than two commercial vehicles, in excess of one ton capacity and three or more axles, on a lot exceeding one
acre in area. Uses permitted by special exception include recreational vehicle (RV) parks, subject to the applicable
standards, and animal kennels, boarding of animals and animal grooming establishments subject to conditions in the
zoning ordinance.
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· R-1 (One-Familv Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone include one-family detached dwellings,
subject to minimum lot width (100 feet) and lot area (15,000 square feet) requirements, fences and walls, accessory
buildings and uses, yard sales, and conservation subdivisions at a density not to exceed three (3) lots per acre (see
Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements). Uses permitted by special exception include
single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums at a density not to exceed three (3) units per acre,
public parking areas, ponds, construction and sales trailers in a residential subdivision, and a sales office in a
residential subdivision. Fences and walls, accessory buildings, TV satellite dishes and conservation subdivisions all
have standards and other restrictions that must be met. Likewise, each of the special exceptions has specific
requirements that must be met. Certain home occupations are allowed in an R-1 Zone subject to the use meeting the
required conditions and upon the issuance of a special use permit.
· R-1A (One-Familv Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone include any use permitted in an R-1 zone,
subject to the restrictions of the R-1 zone. Every lot in an R-1A zone shall have a minimum lot width of80 feet and
a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet. Conservation subdivisions are permitted by right at a density not to
exceed four (4) lots per acre (see Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements). Uses permitted
by special exception include single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums at a density not to
exceed four (4) units per acre, and public parking areas.
· R-1B (One-Familv Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone include any use permitted in an R-1A zone,
subject to the restrictions of the R-1A zone. Every lot in an R-1B zone shall have a minimum lot width of75 feet
and a minimum lot area of 7,500 square feet. Conservation subdivisions are permitted by right at a density not to
exceed five (5) lots per acre (see Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements). Uses permitted
by special exception include single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums at a density not to
exceed five and one-half (5.5) units per acre, and public parking areas.
· R-1C (One-Familv Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone include any use permitted in an R-1B zone,
subject to the restrictions of the R -1 B zone. Every lot in an R -1 C zone shall have a minimum lot width of 60 feet
and a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet. Conservation subdivisions are permitted by right at a density not to
exceed seven (7) lots per acre (see Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements). Uses
permitted by special exception include single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums at a
density not to exceed seven (7) units per acre, and public parking areas.
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. R-1D (One-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any use permitted in the R-
1, R-IA, R-IB and R-IC zones, single-family attached dwellings in groups of two joined at a common lot line,
single-family detached dwellings and common open space or recreation areas and uses for the use and enjoyment of
the residents of the development. Every lot in an R-ID zone shall have a minimum lot width of 40 feet and a
minimum lot area of 4,000 square feet. All applications for development or change of zoning to R -1 D shall include
information on the proposed development as specified in the zoning ordinance.
. R-1E (One-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any use permitted in the R-
1, R-IA, R-IB, R-IC and R-ID zones, single-family attached dwellings (condominiums and subdivisions) and
multi-family condominium structures. No single residential structure can contain more than eight (8) dwelling units.
The maximum density allowed in an R-IE zone is ten (10) units per acre. Not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of
the development shall be maintained as permanent open space. All applications for development or change of zoning
to R-IE shall include information on the proposed development as specified in the zoning ordinance.
. R-MH (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any single-
family residential use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable R-l zone, manufactured home parks developed in
accordance with the applicable standards, and manufactured homes on individual lots developed in accordance with
the applicable standards.
. R-2 (Two-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any single-family residential
use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable R-l zone, plus two-family dwellings at a density not to exceed
approximately 17 units per acre. Uses allowed by special exception include single-family attached dwellings and
condominiums at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre, and public parking areas.
. R-3A (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any single-family or
duplex residential use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable zone, plus multi-family residential use at a density
not to exceed approximately 11 units per acre. Uses allowed by special exception include single-family attached
dwellings and condominiums at a density not to exceed 11 units per acre, lodging or tourist homes, family and group
personal care homes, fraternity or sorority houses, and public parking areas.
. R-3B (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any single-family or
duplex residential use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable zone, plus multi-family residential use at a density
not to exceed approximately 17 units per acre. Other permitted uses include single-family attached dwellings and
condominiums at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre, lodging or tourist homes, family and group personal care
homes, and fraternity or sorority houses. Public parking areas are allowed by special exception.
. R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any single-family or
duplex residential use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable zone, plus multi-family residential use at a density
not to exceed approximately 29 units per acre. . Other permitted uses include single-family attached dwellings and
condominiums at a density not to exceed 29 units per acre, lodging or tourist homes, family, group and congregate
personal care homes, and fraternity or sorority houses. Public parking areas are allowed by special exception.
. PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone - A variety of housing types and land uses (e.g. residential, institutional,
recreational, office and professional, neighborhood business) are permitted in this zone district. The minimum size
ofa tract that can be zoned PUD is five (5) acres. A minimum of25% of the tract must be devoted to recreational
and / or common open space uses. No more that 5% of the land area can be devoted to commercial uses. Housing
density cannot exceed 12 units per acre unless approved by the Planning Commission. This zoning classification has
been used sparingly over the years.
. P-1 (Professional/Office) Zone - General offices, professional offices (physicians, lawyers, engineers, architects)
and similar office and professional uses (e.g. insurance, accounting, finance, appraisal, real estate and similar
services) are the principal uses permitted in the zoning district. Other permitted uses include branch banks,
freestanding automated teller machines and beauty and barber shops. Facilities for public or private assembly and
residential uses (single-family and multi-family) are permitted only by special exception.
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. B-1 (Neil!:hborhood Business) Zone - All types of residential uses (single-family and multi-family) and office uses
are permitted, subject to the restrictions in the respective zones. A number of different neighborhood-type businesses
are permitted, some of which (e.g. restaurant, motel, drive-in type retail business, shopping center) likely generate
more traffic and noise than others. Churches, transitional housing, group day care homes and nursing homes are
some of the other uses permitted by right in this zoning district. Industrial uses and adult entertainment
establishments are not permitted.
· B-2 (General Business) Zone - All types of office, commercial and residential uses, including mixed-use
developments, are permitted in this district. Certain commercial uses permitted only by special exception. Industrial
uses and adult entertainment establishments are not permitted.
. L-I (Lil!:ht Industrial) Zone - All types of office, commercial, light industrial and warehousing uses are permitted
in this district. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted as long as they meet the location requirements
specified in the zoning ordinance and the applicable provisions of Title 6, Chapter 1 of the Augusta-Richmond
County Code. Heavy industrial and residential uses are not permitted.
· H-I (Heavv Industrial) Zone - All types of office, commercial, light industrial and warehousing uses, inert fill
areas (see restrictions) and a specified list of heavy industrial uses are permitted in this district. Adult entertainment
establishments are permitted as long as they meet the location requirements specified in the zoning ordinance and
the applicable provisions of Title 6, Chapter 1 of the Augusta-Richmond County Code. Residential uses are not
permitted in an H-l zone.
OVERLAY ZONES / SPECIAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICA nONS
. PDR (Planned Development Riverfront) Zone - An overlay district covering the Savannah riverfront and part of
downtown Augusta. The list of permitted land uses is more restrictive than in the underlying zone, and development
plans are subject to review by the Riverfront Development Review Board.
· Savannah River Corridor Protection District - An overlay district that establishes a 100-foot vegetative buffer
along the Savannah River throughout Augusta. Within the district certain land uses are permitted, but facilities for
the receiving, storage or disposal of hazardous or solid wastes are prohibited.
· Special Exceptions - A number of land uses are permitted by special exception in any zoning district per Section 26
of the zoning ordinance. Some are not permitted in or near industrial zones. Special exception applications must be
accompanied by a preliminary development plan and each use must meet specific criteria for consideration. The land
uses permitted by special exception include:
1. Church, Synagogue or other place of worship, including related activities
2. Parochial and Private schools
3. Utility Substations
4. Nursing Homes
5. Adult Day Care Facility
6. Family Day Care Home
7. Transition Housing
8. Family Personal Care Homes
9. Public or Private Clubs, Nonprofit Lodge, Golf Course, Country Club, Tennis Facilities, Private
Recreational Facility, Swimming Pool, Fishing Lake or similar establishment
10. Funeral Homes
11. Private Hospital
12. Airport or Aircraft Landing Field
13. Cemetery
14. Sanitary Landfill
15. Inert Fill Area
16. Halfway Houses or similar uses
17. Excavation of Mineral Deposits, such as stone, sand, clay, gravel and incidental operations
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APPENDIX D - GENERAL GUIDE TO ZONING DISTRICTS IN AUGUSTA,
GEORGIA
OTHER REGULA TED USES
· Manufactured Home Rel!ulations - Manufactured Home Parks permitted in the R-MH zone, and Manufactured
Homes on individual lots permitted in the A and R-MH zones, must meet the standards and requirements in Section
27 of the zoning ordinance.
· Airport Rel!ulations - Section 28 of the zoning ordinance establishes flight zones (e.g. approach zones, turning
zones) applicable to the airports in Augusta-Richmond County and places restrictions on the height of structures or
trees within the zones. Use restrictions are established to ensure good radio communication between an airport and
aircraft and so that pilots can clearly distinguish airport lights from those of other land uses.
· Telecommunications Facilities - Section 28-A of the zoning ordinance establishes the general requirements (code
and safety standards, regulatory compliance, visual impact, landscaping, setbacks, etc.) and permitted use zones for
telecommunication facilities (antenna and towers) located in Augusta-Richmond County. The regulations include
specific criteria for considering telecommunications facilities as special exceptions in certain use zones.
· Sil!n Rel!ulations - Section 28-B of the zoning ordinance establishes the restrictions (e.g. size, height, location,
setback, illumination, etc.) for various types of on-premise and off-premise signs located in each of the basic zoning
districts. Sign area is more restrictive on property located in a PDR zone or in a National Register or local historic
district. Erection of regulated signs is subject to a permitting process administered by the Augusta-Richmond
County License and Inspection Department. The License and Inspection Department is also responsible for
enforcing the sign regulations.
· Adult Entertainment - Section 28-C of the zoning ordinance restricts the location of adult entertainment
establishments to light and heavy industrial zones. The regulations further restrict adult entertainment establishments
to locations in light and heavy industrial zones that are not within one-thousand (1,000) feet of the following uses:
1. A church or place of religious worship
2. A public or private elementary or secondary school
3. A child care facility
4. A boundary of a residential district as defined in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
5. A public park
6. A cemetery
7. The property line of a lot devoted to a residential use as defined in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
8. Another sexually-oriented business which does not have common entrance with an already licensed or
exempted sexually-oriented business
9. A governmental building or site, which shall be defined as all public buildings, parks and recreational areas
owned, operated or occupied by Augusta
10. Another sexually-oriented business
11. Within the parameters of an area designated as an Augusta gateway / corridor in the Corridor/Gateway
Action Plan (2000), as presently existing or hereafter modified, adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission and on file in the office of the Clerk of Commission.
Additional restrictions on adult entertainment establishments are contained in Title 6, Chapter 1 of the Augusta-
Richmond County Code.
· Conservation Subdivisions - Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance establishes the requirements for conservation
subdivisions permitted by right in A, R-l, R-IA, R-IB and R-IC zones. Among the requirements are minimum tract
size, minimum amount of greenspace, use of the greenspace, dwelling type limited to detached houses, minimum
setbacks and maximum lot coverage. Special exceptions may be applied for where one or more lots in a proposed
conservation subdivision are 60% or less of the minimum lot size for the applicable zone. The Planning Commission
may grant variances from the other requirements for conservation subdivisions.
Source:
Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance
of Augusta-Richmond
County,
Georgia, April,
2008.
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Pete Fulcher, Chairman, Comprehensive Plan
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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
A. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Community Participation Program for Augusta-Richmond County is to insure
that citizens and other stakeholders are aware of the planning process and are provided
opportunities to comment on the update of the City's comprehensive plan, the individual plan
components, and any plan amendments. More importantly, citizens should have the ability to
participate actively in the process of defining the community's vision, goals, policies, priorities and
implementation strategies.
B. LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS
The Augusta Commission, the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission and Planning
Commission staff will work together to identify those individuals and groups that have a special
interest in the development of the Community Agenda for Augusta-Richmond County. The
stakeholders include representatives of the various organizations as listed in the table below.
Stakeholders will be called upon to assist with the development of the Community Assessment,
identifying issues and opportunities that should be addressed and recommending strategies to be
included in the Community Agenda. As the planning process moves forward, additional
stakeholders are likely to be identified and will be added to the list.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
STAKEHOLDER LIST
NAME OF ORGANIZATION I AGENCY NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE*
PLANNING COMMISSION
. Comprehensive Plan Committee Members Pete Fulcher, Margaret Armstrong, Gene Hunt, Robert
Anderson
CITY DEPARTMENTS
. City Administrator Fred Russell
. Utilities Max Hicks
. Engineering I Traffic Engineering Abie Ladson
. Recreation and Parks Tom Beck
. Housing & Community Development Chester Wheeler
. Transit Heyward Johnson
. License and Inspection Rob Shennan
. Sheriff Sheriff Ronnie Strength
. Fire and EMS Chief Howard Willis
. Solid Waste Mark Johnson
. Environmental Engineer Garrett Weiss
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STAKEHOLDER LIST
NAME OF ORGANIZATION I AGENCY NAME OF REPRESENT A TIVE*
AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
. Housing Authority Jake Oglesby
. Augusta Canal Authority Davton Sherrouse
. Aviation Commission Tammy Strange
. Convention and Visitors Bureau Barry White
. Land Bank Authority Rob Sherman
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS See contact list on file at Planning Commission
EDUCA TION
. Board of Education Supt. Dana Bedden
. Medical College of Georgia Dr. Michael Ash
. Paine College Dr. George A. Bradley
. Augusta State University Dr. Kathv Hamrick
. Augusta Technical College Mr. Terry Elam
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
. Homebuilders Association Ernie Blackburn
. Board of Realtors Beverley Pardue
. Commercial Developers Mark Senn
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
. Chamber of Commerce Sue Price
. Development Authority Walter Sprouse
. Downtown Development Authority Margaret Woodard
. Augusta Tomorrow, Inc Camille Price
. Destination 2020 Jan Wiggins
. CSRA Regional Development Center Andy Crosson
. CSRA Business League Todd Gaines
. South Augusta Pride and Progress Jimmy Smith
. Fort Gordon Co!. John Holwick
UTILITIES
.- Postal Service Karin Knight
. Georgia Power Tim McGill
. Georgia Power Transmission Anita Kattegate
. Georgia Natural Gas Greg Flanagan
. AT&T Calvin Hamby
. Comcast Cliff Esposito
. Knology
ENVIRONMENTAL / CULTURAL
. Savannah Riverkeepers Frank Carl
. Briar Creek Soil & Water Conservation Gary McFerin
. Sierra Club - Savannah River Group Sam Booher
. Southeastern Natural Sciences Academv Dr. Gene Eidson
. CSRA Land Trust Derek Vanover
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STAKEHOLDER LIST
NAME OF ORGANIZATION / AGENCY NAME OF REPRESENT A TIVE*
. Historic Augusta, Inc. Erick Montgomery
. UGA Extension Service Sid Mullis
SOCIAL SERVICE NON PROFITS See Planning Commission Outlook distribution list labeled
Community and Economic Development
CHDOS AND RELATED
. Promise Land CDC Sheila Boazman
. East Augusta CDC Charlene Watkins
. Antioch Ministries, Inc. Scylance Scott
. Laney Walker Development Corp Anthony Chandler
. Sand Hills UDC Tim Wilson
. 30901 Development Corp. Francine Cayruth
. Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corp. Robert Cooks
*Note: Actual representative may be another person designated by the person listed.
C. SUMMARY OF P ARTICIP A TION TECHNIQUES
The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission will guide the Citizen Participation Program
associated with the plan update on behalf of the Augusta Commission. A variety of tools and
techniques will be used to build consensus for the plan and ensure that the planning process is open,
inclusive and interactive.
The Community Participation Program tasks are derived from the need to educate the public and
media regarding the Comprehensive Plan and to ensure broad participation by the public. The
following tasks will aid the planning, assessment, evaluation and implementation of the
Comprehensive Plan.
1. Comprehensive Plan Committee
The Comprehensive Plan Committee of the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
will coordinate the entire Community Participation Program with the assistance of the Planning
Commission staff. The Comprehensive Plan Committee is a standing committee of the
Planning Commission and includes the chair of the Planning Commission and three other
board members.
2. Public Meetines
The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission will host public meetings at three times
during the plan update process.
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· First Round of Meetings - The first round of meetings will kick-off the plan update. The
purpose of the first round of meetings will be to outline the plan requirements, review the
summary of the Community Assessment and present the draft Public Participation Program
and plan update schedule. An initial opinion survey will be available at the kick-off meetings.
Maps, handouts and a PowerPoint slide presentation will also be used to convey information.
This round of meetings is a prelude to submission of the Community Assessment and Public
Participation Plan to the CSRA RDC and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs
(DCA).
· Second Round of Meetings - The purpose of the second round of meetings will be to obtain
input on the collective vision for the future of the city, obtain input on community character
areas and the issues and opportunities to be addressed in the plan, and solicit ideas for
strategies and projects to include in the draft implementation program. Opinion surveys will
be used to obtain the desired input. This round of meetings is a prelude to the development of
the draft Community Agenda.
· Third Round of Public Meetings - The purpose of the third round of public meetings will
be to present the draft Community Agenda and obtain input on its contents. The draft
Community Agenda will be modified based on the input received during the meetings. This
round of meetings is a prelude to submission of the Community Agenda to the CSRA RDC
and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA).
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project deliverables and in advance of all public meetings and hearings.
4. Bi-Weeklv Staff Meetin2s
Bi-weekly meetings of the Planning Commission staff will be scheduled to maintain the
desired timelines, benchmarks and overall direction of the plan update process.
5. Stakeholder Interviews
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will conduct stakeholder interviews at times to coincide
with the three rounds of public meetings. Identified stakeholders include those on the list
included under Section B of the Community Participation Program. As the planning process
moves forward, additional stakeholders are likely to be identified and will be added to
the list.
The purpose of stakeholder interviews is to identify major community issues and develop a
complete understanding of the public opinion, comments, and concerns, including potential
sources of conflict and anticipated barriers impeding effective implementation. The Planning
Commission staff will use prepared survey questions and solicit general opinions as well. The
results will be incorporated into the development of the community vision and the
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The home page of the Augusta-Richmond County website will include a link to information
on the Comprehensive Plan Update. The information on the website will include the plan
update schedule, survey forms and results, public meeting schedules, copies of maps, slide
presentations and handouts and copies of project documents. The information on the website
will be updated throughout the planning process. A dedicated e-mail address will be assigned
to the Comprehensive Plan project and will be managed by the Planning Commission staff.
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Comprehensive Plan. Each issue of the newsletter will include summary information about the
status of the plan update, the results of public meetings and hearings, information on the
project website, information about how the general public can become involved in the project
and contact information for the Planning Commission. The newsletter will be accessible on
the project website, distributed via e-mail and hard copies will be placed at community centers
and public libraries.
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The Planning Commission staff will coordinate the development of an effective media plan to
publicize information on the planning process to citizens and other stakeholders. The
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. Media Education - Media outlets (print, radio and television) will be educated about the
plan using briefings, press releases and interviews. Feature stories, columns and interviews
will be used to inform the public about plan details.
. Public Information Materials - Outreach materials will be created and used to help the
public understand the Comprehensive Plan. These materials will be distributed at public
meetings and other locations to educate and establish visible, continuous public feedback.
Examples of public information materials to be used include fact sheets, comment forms and
project documents.
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In addition to the public meetings outlined in Section C (2) of the Community Participation
Program, Augusta-Richmond County will advertise and hold the two public hearings required
under the Georgia Standards and Procedures for Local Comprehensive Planning. The first
public hearing will be held after addressing public comments on the draft Community
Assessment the draft Community Participation Program, but prior to their transmittal to the
CSRA Regional Development Center (RDC). The second public hearing will be held once the
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Public Information Meeting
Comment Card
PLEASE PRINT
Date
How did you hear about this meeting?
o Newspaper
o Radio
o Television
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o Web site
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Comments:
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Public Invited to Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Meetings
Contact: Paul DeCamp, Planning Director
Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
525 Telfair Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Phone: (706) 821-1796
FAX: (706) 821-1806
E-mail: pdecamp(tV,aueustaea.eov
(Augusta - December 26, 2007) The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of
Augusta-Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is hosting open
house meetings throughout the city to kick-off the process for updating the Augusta-Richmond County
Comprehensive Plan.
This is your opportunity to share ideas, voice concerns and describe your vision for Augusta-Richmond
County over the next 10-20 years. Planning Commission staff will be present to explain the planning
process, review the schedule for updating the Comprehensive Plan and highlight the potential issues and
opportunities to be addressed in the plan.
Augusta-Richmond County encourages all interested parties to take part in this process. The kick-off
meetings will take place on the dates and at the locations indicated on the attached table. A drop-in, open
house format will be employed for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of
their choice at any time between 6:30 and 8:30 P.M.
Citizens who are unable to attend one of the meetings, but would like more information regarding the
plan update process, can contact Paul DeCamp at the Planning Commission by phone, fax or e-mail (see
contact information). Information related to plan update is also posted on the Planning Commission
web site.
The website address is: http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning zoning/home.asp
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UPDATE OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of Augusta-Richmond County. The
Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is hosting nine (9) open house meetings throughout
the city to kick-off the process for updating the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan. This is
your opportunity to share ideas, voice concerns and describe your vision for Augusta-Richmond County
over the next 10-20 years. A drop-in format will be used for all ofthe meetings, so the public is invited to come
to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:30 and 8:30 P.M. For additional information, contact the
Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901. (Phone
706-821-1796). Internet users may also consult the Planning Commission web site at
http://www.auqustaqa.qov/departments/planninq zoninq/comp plan update.asp
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
KICK-OFF PUBLIC MEETINGS
JANUARY 2008
MEETING DATE TIME (Drop-in) LOCATION
Tuesday, McBean Community Center
January 8, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road
Thursday, Gracewood Community Center
January 10, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1200 Tobacco Road
Monday, Lucy Laney House Museum
January 14,2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1116 Phillips Street
Thursday, Garrett Elementary School
January 17,2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1100 Eisenhower Drive
Tuesday Henry Brigham Senior Center
January 22, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 2456 Golden Camp Road
Thursday, East View Park Community Center
January 24, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 644 Aiken Street
Monday, Carrie Mays Multipurpose Center
January 28, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1014 Eleventh Ave
Tuesday, Fire Station #15
January 29, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 1721 Flowing Wells Road
Thursday Blythe Recreation Center
January 31, 2008 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 3129 Hwy. 88
Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the
meeting time indicated.
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) The Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan document will guide the city's growth and development for the next
twenty (20) years. To do so, Augusta-Richmond County residents, property owners, business owners and community leaders
must first identify key issues and opportunities that face the city.
Please take a few minutes of your time to review this survey and provide us with your input.
Section 1: Au usta Communi Vision Statement
Help develop a vision statement for Augusta by completing the following three (3) sentences:
1) The one (1) thing that I like most about Augusta is:
2) The one (1) thing about Augusta that I would most like to change/enhance/improve is:
3) In the next ten (10) years, Augusta should become a city that:
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For more information about the comprehensive planning process; or, to return completed surveys, please
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Section 2: Issues and Opportunities by Topic
What are the most important issues that face Augusta as it develops over the next twenty (20) years? As Augusta
changes, what opportunities will Augusta have to improve its citizens' quality of life?
This section contains information and questions on seven (7) topics that are being considered through the
Augusta comprehensive planning process: population, economic development, housing., natural and cultural
resources, community facilities and transportation. Please review the preliminary list of issues and
opportunities identified for each topic. Feel free to add issues or opportunities that should be addressed.
Tell us which items are the most important.
Topic: POPULATION: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding population do you feel are the
most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the most urgent. (Note: If
you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space blank.)
Item Rank IssuelOpportunity
A. Investing in public services and facilities that support population growth throughout
- the city.
B. Increasing employment and housing options for Augusta's young adult population to
- remain in town.
C. Improving educational attainment figures to a level that is consistent with state-level
- education figures.
D. Providing additional employment opportunities and/or incentives for residents with
- technical education degrees or training.
E. Promoting local growth in employment options for an increasing number of residents
- with college educations.
F. - Increasing housing options and amenities that will attract more retirees to the city.
G. - Decreasing the consistently high percentage Augusta families living in poverty.
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Topic: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding economic development
do you feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the most
urgent. (Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space blank.)
Item Rank IssuelOpportunity
A Continuing to diversify the economic base of the city and ensure employment opprotunities are
- avilable for the varying income levels of Augusta's population.
B. Attracting new businesses that complement the existing mix of business and take advantage of
- our strengths.
C. - Providing the resources needed to develop more home-grown businesses.
D. - Ensuring that employment opportunities and business development occur throughout the city.
E. Focusing business recruitment efforts on businesses in the fields of life sciences, customer
- service, aviation and the military.
F. Enhancing employment options within the city that build on existing regional industry
- clusters anchored by medical, educational and military institutions.
G. - Providing Augusta's workforce with a variety of housing options.
H. Collaborating with local and regional economic development agencies to develop a diverse
- economy base on multiple industry sectors and ensure employment opportunities in the city.
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Topic: HOUSING: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding housing do you feel are the most
urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the most urgent. (Note: If you feel a
particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space blank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A - Ensuring housing affordability and choice throughout the city.
B. - Meeting the housing needs of the homeless, the disabled and others in need.
C. Removing dilapidated housing to the protect health, safety and welfare of residents and to
- facilitate the construction of new housing.
D. Facilitating housing rehabilitation and new construction, especially in inner-city neighborhoods
and other target areas.
E. Providing flexibility in standards and regulations to permit a mix of housing types and densities in
- a single development
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Topic: NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding natural and
cultural resources do you feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1
representing the most urgent. (Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space
blank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A. Protecting the quality of surface drinking water sources (i.e. rivers, creeks,ponds, etc.) from the
- effects of new development.
B. Protecting the quality of groundwater sources (i.e. aquifer recharge areas) located within the city
- from the effects of new development.
C. Participating in-the regional water planning process as outlined in the Georgia Statewide Water
- Management Plan.
D. Encouraging the broader use of conservation subdivision design in new developments that
- preserves natural habitat in sensitive environmental areas such as floodplains.
E. Implementing local and regional initiatives to improve air quality and educate the public about air
- quality issues.
F. Coordinating with state or local organizations to promote the acquisition of additional
- greenspace and the management and protection of sensitive environmental areas.
G. - Reducing non-point source pollution of groundwater and surface water sources
H. Implementing programs and activities to improve the appearance of historic neighborhoods and
- the downtown historic district.
I. - Participating in programs that result in the adaptive reuse of historic buildings and resources.
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Topic: COMMUNITY FACILITIES: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding community facilities do you
feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the most urgent.
(Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space blank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A. Expanding and improving the municipal water and sewer systems to address current
- deficiencies and meet future demand
Programming the addition of new public facilities and services in accordance with a Capital
- Imporvement Program
B. - Eliminating drainage problems within the city.
Reducing the amount of impervious surfaces in new development and increasing tree
C. - planting/protection standards to reduce the amount of storm water runoff generated by a
development site.
Increasing the use of "low-impact" development alternatives that allow storm water to flow
D. - through filtration, detention and/or retention systems that allow for more natural treatment of
runoff,
E. Increasing the commitment to reduce solid waste disposal by increasing participation in
- household and yard waste recycling programs.
F. - Providing additional public park space and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
G. Making improvements to roads and bridges that enhance safety, reduce congestion and help
- guide growth to preferred locations.
H. Supporting new and / or improved cultural and entertainment facilities that enhance the quality 0
- life and contribute to tourism and ecomnomic development
I. Providing adequate public safety (law enforcement, fire protection and emergency services)
- facilities and services.
J. - Addressing the long-term space needs of city government.
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Topic: TRANSPORTATION: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding transportation do you
feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the
most urgent. (Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space
blank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A. - Improving traffic flow on congested roads.
B. Promoting greater interconnectivity between streets and developments to reduce dependency on
- existing major highways.
Manage the access of motor vehicles to and from private properties along major roads in order
C. - to decrease motor vehicle conflicts and accidents created by traffic entering and exiting
highways.
D. - Increasing pedestrian safety and access to all portions of the city.
E. Implement the on-street and off-street bicycle projects listed in the regional bicycle and
- pedestrian plan.
F. Promoting higher-density development patterns to reduce distances between residential, retail
- and office areas.
G. - Increasing access to, and financing of public transportation.
H. - Addressing parking issues in downtown Augusta.
I. Coordinating with the railroads to decrease noise, traffic delays and potential disruption of
- emergency service as a result of at-grade street crossings.
J. - Increasing access to and use of transportation facilities by the handicapped and disabled.
K. Implementing components of an Intelligent Transportation System to make more efficient use of
- existing transportation system
L. - Ensuring long-term funding to meet street and sidewalk maintenance responsibilities.
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Topic: LAND USE: Which of the following issues or opportunities regarding land use do you
feel are the most urgent (Need to be addressed first)? Please rank each issue with 1 representing the
most urgent. (Note: If you feel a particular item should not be addressed at all, please leave the space
blank.)
Item Rank Issue/Opportunity
A - The sprawl pattern of development in many parts of the city.
B. - Improving the appearance of gateways and commercial corridors
C. Encouraging more traditional patterns of development that mix uses and create a more
- pedestrian-friendly environment.
D. - Encouraging more compact form of development by establishing town centers.
E. - Promoting infill development as a priority over development on the urban fringe.
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SURVEY OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS
Place a checkmark D in the column that best reflects your opinion of the existinl! goals in the city's
comprehensive plan. Do you agree or not agree that each one should remain in the updated comprehensive plan?
Please answer every item, even if you are not familiar with it, responding based on your perception of it.
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HOUSING: Provide housing choice, in a variety of D D D
prices ranges, for both homeowners and renters
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Maintain the D D D
economic diversity of the community and foster a
climate that is conducive to business growth and
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1.1.4 TRANSPORTATION: Maintain a
transportation system that is accessible to all
citizens, provides for the efficient movement of
people, goods and services, is integrated with
planned land use and provides mode choice.
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1.1.8 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND
SERVICES: Provide public facilities and services
that meet the needs of residents and businesses,
enhance the quality of life and protect natural
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CULTURAL RESOURCES: Preserve historic D D D
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economic development, neighborhood revitalization
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND GREENSP ACE: D D D
Protect natural resources and use them as appropriate
to provide recreation opportunities, to educate the
public and to increase tourism. Use greenspace to
protect natural resources, provide additional
recreation resources and enhance the quality of life
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT / LAND USE: D D D
Promote a land use pattern that accommodates
growth and revitalization while protecting
established residential areas and natural resources.
DO YOU HAVE COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS REGARDING ANY OF THE
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SURVEY OF DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES FOR
PRELIMINARY CHARACTER AREAS
Place a checkmark 0 in the column that best reflects your opinion of the draft development objective for each of
the preliminary character areas. Do you agree or not agree that the objective is appropriate for the applicable
character area? Please answer everv item, even if you are not familiar with every character area, responding
based on your perception of it.
CHARACTER AREA DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE
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DOWNTOWN: Downtown Augusta will continue to reflect the
predominant characteristics of a historic central business district, while
at the same time adapting to the changing environment around it.
Underutilized parcels will be redeveloped in a manner consistent with
the overall vision for downtown and with respect for existing
development patterns and the historic architecture in the area.
Redevelopment will include new medium and high density housing,
additional commercial and office development, new civic and
institutional facilities and shopping and entertainment facilities.
Adaptive reuse of historic buildings will be a key component.
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OLD CITY NEIGHBORHOODS: Maintain low-density single-
family residential development in areas where it is already the
predominant land use. Infill residential development at densities
compatible with the surrounding area. Site design reflects traditional
neighborhood patterns and existing architectural styles. Redevelopment
projects (housing and economic development) in neighborhoods
targeted for such activities. Neighborhood activity centers provide a
focal point for community services and location for appropriately-
scaled retail establishments.
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WEST AUGUSTA: Promote limited development of the remaining
vacant tracts while preserving the single-family residential character
that is predominant in the area. Commercial development will be
confined to existing locations and any additional redevelopment of
commercial sites will be buffered from adjoining residential areas.
Mixed-use development will be encouraged on sites being redeveloped.
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medium densities while preserving the single-family residential
character that is predominant in the area. New private development
should complement the existing in style, appearance and location.
Public investment should strengthen existing neighborhoods and create
a climate conducive to additional private investment.
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SURVEY OF DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES FOR
PRELIMINARY CHARACTER AREAS
Place a checkmark 0 in the column that best reflects your opinion of the draft development objective for each of
the preliminary character areas. Do you agree or not agree that the objective is appropriate for the applicable
character area? Please answer everv item, even if you are not familiar with every character area, responding
based on your perception of it.
CHARACTER AREA DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE
AGREE
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EAST AUGUSTA: Low-density single-family residential
development in areas where it is already the predominant land use.
Accommodate redevelopment projects (housing and economic
development) in neighborhoods targeted for such activities. Maintain
separation between industrial and residential uses. Preserve and enhance
major conservation areas.
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residential development while maintaining the semi-rural
character of the area. Encourage additional conservation
subdivisions Confine new commercial development to major
intersections. Protect natural resources.
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BELAIR: Intended to accommodate additional development while
preserving the established single-family residential character of the area
and protecting areas adjoining Fort Gordon.
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FORT GORDON: Support current and new missions at the fort.
Protect fort from incompatible land uses and development
patterns. Work cooperatively with fort on issues and community
projects of mutual interest.
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permitted uses and special exceptions (conditional uses) within each zoning district and the applicable requirements
related to minimum lot size and maximum density. It does not include the applicable limits / requirements related to
such issues as building height, building and structure setbacks, maximum lot coverage and off-street parking. This
summary should not be viewed as a substitute for careful reading of the text of the zoning ordinance to identify all of
the applicable requirements and restrictions in each of the zoning districts.
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. A (Al!ricultural) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include single-family detached residences
developed under the standards in the R-I Zone; agriculture, dairying and ranching (and buildings incidental to such
uses); buildings incidental to forestry; noncommercial boat piers, slips and boat houses; manufactured homes on
individual lots developed in accordance with the applicable standards; conservation subdivisions at a density not to
exceed 0.5 lots per acre (see Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements); parking of vehicles
related to agricultural and forestry enterprises engaged in on the same lot or adjoining property; and parking of no
more than two commercial vehicles, in excess of one ton capacity and three or more axles, on a lot exceeding one
acre in area. Uses permitted by special exception include recreational vehicle (RV) parks, subject to the applicable
standards, and animal kennels, boarding of animals and animal grooming establishments subject to conditions in the
zoning ordinance.
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subject to minimum lot width (l00 feet) and lot area (15,000 square feet) requirements, fences and walls, accessory
buildings and uses, yard sales, and conservation subdivisions at a density not to exceed three (3) lots per acre (see
Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements). Uses permitted by special exception include
single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums at a density not to exceed three (3) units per acre,
public parking areas, ponds, construction and sales trailers in a residential subdivision, and a sales office in a
residential subdivision. Fences and walls, accessory buildings, TV satellite dishes and conservation subdivisions all
have standards and other restrictions that must be met. Likewise, each of the special exceptions has specific
requirements that must be met. Certain home occupations are allowed in an R-l Zone subject to the use meeting the
required conditions and upon the issuance of a special use permit.
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subject to the restrictions of the R-l zone. Every lot in an R-IA zone shall have a minimum lot width of 80 feet and
a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet. Conservation subdivisions are permitted by right at a density not to
exceed four (4} lots per acre (see Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements). Uses permitted
by special exception include single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums at a density not to
exceed four (4) units per acre, and public parking areas.
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subject to the restrictions of the R-1A zone. Every lot in an R-1B zone shall have a minimum lot width of75 feet
and a minimum lot area of 7,500 square feet. Conservation subdivisions are permitted by right at a density not to
exceed five (5) lots per acre (see Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements). Uses permitted
by special exception include single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums at a density not to
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subject to the restrictions of the R-lB zone. Every lot in an R-IC zone shall have a minimum lot width of60 feet
and a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet. Conservation subdivisions are permitted by right at a density not to
exceed seven (7) lots per acre (see Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance for additional requirements). Uses
permitted by special exception include single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums at a
density not to exceed seven (7) units per acre, and public parking areas.
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· R-ID (One-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any use permitted in the R-
1, R-IA, R-IB and R-IC zones, single-family attached dwellings in groups of two joined at a common lot line,
single-family detached dwellings and common open space or recreation areas and uses for the use and enjoyment of
the residents of the development. Every lot in an R-ID zone shall have a minimum lot width of 40 feet and a
minimum lot area of 4,000 square feet. All applications for development or change of zoning to R-ID shall include
infonnation on the proposed development as specified in the zoning ordinance.
· R-IE (One-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any use permitted in the R-
1, R-IA, R-IB, R-IC and R-ID zones, single-family attached dwellings (condominiums and subdivisions) and
multi-family condominium structures. No single residential structure can contain more than eight (8) dwelling units.
The maximum density allowed in an R-IE zone is ten (10) units per acre. Not less than twenty-five percent (25%) of
the development shall be maintained as pennanent open space. All applications for development or change of zoning
to R-IE shall include information on the proposed development as specified in the zoning ordinance.
· R-MH (Manufactured Home Residential) Zone - The pennitted uses in this zone district include any single-
family residential use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable R-l zone, manufactured home parks developed in
accordance with the applicable standards, and manufactured homes on individual lots developed in accordance with
the applicable standards.
· R-2 (Two-Family Residential) Zone - The permitted uses in this zone district include any single-family residential
use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable R-l zone, plus two-family dwellings at a density not to exceed
approximately 17 units per acre. Uses allowed by special exception include single-family attached dwellings and
condominiums at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre, and public parking areas.
· R-3A (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone - The pennitted uses in this zone district include any single-family or
duplex residential use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable zone, plus multi-family residential use at a density
not to exceed approximately 11 units per acre. Uses allowed by special exception include single-family attached
dwellings and condominiums at a density not to exceed 11 units per acre, lodging or tourist homes, family and group
personal care homes, fraternity or sorority houses, and public parking areas.
· R-3B (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone - The pennitted uses in this zone district include any single-family or
duplex residential use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable zone, plus multi-family residential use at a density
not to exceed approximately 17 units per acre. Other pennitted uses include single-family attached dwellings and
condominiums at a density not to exceed 17 units per acre, lodging or tourist homes, family and group personal care
homes, and fraternity or sorority houses. Public parking areas are allowed by special exception.
· R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone - The pennitted uses in this zone district include any single-family or
duplex residential use, subject to the restrictions of the applicable zone, plus multi-family residential use at a density
not to exceed approximately 29 units per acre. . Other pennitted uses include single-family attached dwellings and
condominiums at a density not to exceed 29 units per acre, lodging or tourist homes, family, group and congregate
personal care homes, and fraternity or sorority houses. Public parking areas are allowed by special exception.
· PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone - A variety of housing types and land uses (e.g. residential, institutional,
recreational, office and professional, neighborhood business) are pennitted in this zone district. The minimum size
ofa tract that can be zoned PUD is five (5) acres. A minimum of25% of the tract must be devoted to recreational
and / or common open space uses. No more that 5% of the land area can be devoted to commercial uses. Housing
density cannot exceed 12 units per acre unless approved by the Planning Commission. This zoning classification has
been used sparingly over the years.
· P-l (Professional/Office) Zone - General offices, professional offices (physicians, lawyers, engineers, architects)
and similar office and professional uses (e.g. insurance, accounting, finance, appraisal, real estate and similar
services) are the principal uses pennitted in the zoning district. Other pennitted uses include branch banks,
freestanding automated teller machines and beauty and barber shops. Facilities for public or private assembly and
residential uses (single-family and multi-family) are permitted only by special exception.
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GEORGIA
. B-1 (Neil!:hborhood Business) Zone - All types of residential uses (single-family and multi-family) and office uses
are permitted, subject to the restrictions in the respective zones. A number of different neighborhood-type businesses
are permitted, some of which (e.g. restaurant, motel, drive-in type retail business, shopping center) likely generate
more traffic and noise than others, Churches, transitional housing, group day care homes and nursing homes are
some of the other uses permitted by right in this zoning district. Industrial uses and adult entertainment
establishments are not permitted.
. B-2 (General Business) Zone - All types of office, commercial and residential uses, including mixed-use
developments, are permitted in this district. Certain commercial uses permitted only by special exception. Industrial
uses and adult entertainment establishments are not permitted.
. L-I (Lil!:ht Industrial) Zone - All types of office, commercial, light industrial and warehousing uses are permitted
in this district. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted as long as they meet the location requirements
specified in the zoning ordinance and the applicable provisions of Title 6, Chapter 1 of the Augusta-Richmond
County Code. Heavy industrial and residential uses are not permitted.
. H-I (Heavv Industrial) Zone - All types of office, commercial, light industrial and warehousing uses, inert fill
areas (see restrictions) and a specified list of heavy industrial uses are permitted in this district. Adult entertainment
establishments are permitted as long as they meet the location requirements specified in the zoning ordinance and
the applicable provisions of Title 6, Chapter 1 of the Augusta-Richmond County Code. Residential uses are not
permitted in an H-I zone.
OVERLAY ZONES I SPECIAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
. PDR (Planned Development Riverfront) Zone - An 'overlay district covering the Savannah riverfront and part of
downtown Augusta. The list of permitted land uses is more restrictive than in the underlying zone, and development
plans are subject to review by the Riverfront Development Review Board.
. Savannah River Corridor Protection District - An overlay district that establishes a 100- foot vegetative buffer
along the Savannah River throughout Augusta. Within the district certain land uses are permitted, but facilities for
the receiving, storage or disposal of hazardous or solid wastes are prohibited.
. Special Exceptions - A number ofland uses are permitted by special exception in any zoning district per Section 26
of the zoning ordinance. Some are not permitted in or near industrial zones. Special exception applications must be
accompanied by a preliminary development plan and each use must meet specific criteria for consideration. The land
uses permitted by special exception include:
1. Church, Synagogue or other place of worship, including related activities
2. Parochial and Private schools
3. Utility Substations
4. Nursing Homes
5. Adult Day Care Facility
6. Family Day Care Home
7. Transition Housing
8. Family Personal Care Homes
9. Public or Private Clubs, Nonprofit Lodge, Golf Course, Country Club, Tennis Facilities, Private
Recreational Facility, Swimming Pool, Fishing Lake or similar establishment
10. Funeral Homes
11. Private Hospital
12. Airport or Aircraft Landing Field
13. Cemetery
14. Sanitary Landfill
15. Inert Fill Area
16. Halfway Houses or similar uses
17. Excavation of Mineral Deposits, such as stone, sand, clay, gravel and incidental operations
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APPENDIX D - GENERAL GUIDE TO ZONING DISTRICTS IN AUGUSTA,
GEORGIA
OTHER REGULA TED USES
· Manufactured Home Re!!ulations - Manufactured Home Parks permitted in the R-MH zone, and Manufactured
Homes on individual lots permitted in the A and R-MH zones, must meet the standards and requirements in Section
27 of the zoning ordinance.
· Airport Re!!ulations - Section 28 of the zoning ordinance establishes flight zones (e.g. approach zones, turning
zones) applicable to the airports in Augusta-Richmond County and places restrictions on the height of structures or
trees within the zones. Use restrictions are established to ensure good radio communication between an airport and
aircraft and so that pilots can clearly distinguish airport lights from those of other land uses,
· Telecommunications Facilities - Section 28-A of the zoning ordinance establishes the general requirements (code
and safety standards, regulatory compliance, visual impact, landscaping, setbacks, etc.) and permitted use zones for
telecommunication facilities (antenna and towers) located in Augusta-Richmond County. The regUlations include
specific criteria for considering telecommunications facilities as special exceptions in certain use zones.
· Si!!n Re!!ulations - Section 28-B of the zoning ordinance establishes the restrictions (e.g. size, height, location,
setback, illumination, etc.) for various types of on-premise and off-premise signs located in each of the basic zoning
districts. Sign area is more restrictive on property located in a PDR zone or in a National Register or local historic
district. Erection of regulated signs is subject to a permitting process administered by the Augusta-Richmond
County License and Inspection Department. The License and Inspection Department is also responsible for
enforcing the sign regulations.
· Adult Entertainment - Section 28-C of the zoning ordinance restricts the location of adult entertainment
establishments to light and heavy industrial zones. The regulations further restrict adult entertainment establishments
to locations in light and heavy industrial zones that are not within one-thousand (1,000) feet of the following uses:
, 1. A church or place of religious worship
2. A public or private elementary or secondary school
3. A child care facility
4. A boundary of a residential district as defined in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
5. A public park
6. A cemetery
7. The property line of a lot devoted to a residential use as defined in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
8. Another sexually-oriented business which does not have common entrance with an already licensed or
exempted sexually-oriented business
9. A governmental building or site, which shall be defined as all public buildings, parks and recreational areas
owned, operated or occupied by Augusta
10. Another sexually-oriented business
11. Within the parameters of an area designated as an Augusta gateway / corridor in the Corridor/Gateway
Action Plan (2000), as presently existing or hereafter modified, adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission and on file in the office of the Clerk of Commission.
Additional restrictions on adult entertainment establishments are contained in Title 6, Chapter 1 of the Augusta-
Richmond County Code.
· Conservation Subdivisions - Section 28-D of the zoning ordinance establishes the requirements for conservation
subdivisions permitted by right in A, R-I, R-IA, R-IB and R-IC zones. Among the requirements are minimum tract
size, minimum amount of greenspace, use of the greenspace, dwelling type limited to detached houses, minimum
setbacks and maximum lot coverage. Special exceptions may be applied for where one or more lots in a proposed
conservation subdivision are 60% or less of the minimum lot size for the applicable zone. The Planning Commission
may grant variances from the other requirements for conservation subdivisions.
Source: Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia, April, 2008.
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