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ORDINANCE NO.
6374
.AJ1 Ordinance to amend Chapter 8-4 of the Augusta-Richmond County Code
entitled "Trees" by amending Section 8-4-11-( e )-(9) to provide for a clarification
of the fence height in the required rear bufferyard.
THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 8-4, "Trees", is amended by deleting the current language
fro m Section 8-4-11-( e )-(9) as fo !lows:
Where the rear property line ill a multiple-family residential, professional,
commercial or industrial zone abuts an R-l zone or single-family residence, a buffer strip
not less than twenty (20) feet in width shall be provided at the time that development of
the multiple-family residential, professional, commercial or industrial zoned property
occurs. This buffer strip shall be designed to provide a year-round visual screen that is at
least eight (8) feet in height and completely blocks the view of the subject property by a
person standing just across the property line on the adjoining residential property. It may
consist of solid board fencing accompanied by trees spaced on 40 foot centers, masonry
walls, evergreen plant materials, berms, rocks, mounds or combinations thereof to
achieve the objective. Where plant materials are utilized, they must be of such variety,
quality, and quantity that the objective could be expected to be accomplished within three
years. No buildings, structures, storage of materials, or parking shall be pennitted within
this buffer area. Buffer areas shall be maintained and kept free of all debris, rubbish and
weeds.
SECTION II. That Chapter 8-4, "Trees", is amended by adding the following language
to Section 8-4- I 1-( e )-(9):
Where the rear property line in a multiple-family residential, professional,
commercial or industrial zone abuts an R-l zone or single-family residence, a buffer strip
not less than twenty (20) feet in width shall be provided at the time that development of
the multiple-family residential, professional, commercial or industrial zoned property
occurs. This buffer strip shall be designed to provide a year-round visual screen that is at
least eight (8) feet in height and completely blocks the view of the subject property by a
person standing just across the property line on the adjoining residential property. It may
consist of solid board fencing (maximum height SLX (6) feet) accompanied by trees
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spaced on forty (40) foot centers, masonry walls (maximum height SIX (6) feet),
evergreen plant materials, berms, rocks, mounds or combinations thereof to achieve the
objective. Where plant materials are utilized, they must be of such variety, quality, and
quantity that the objective could be expected to be accomplished within three (3) years.
No buildings, structures, storage of materials, or parking shall be permitted within this
buffer area. Buffer areas shall be maintained and kept free of all debris, rubbish and
weeds.
SECTION III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Done in Open Meeting under the Cornmon Seal thereof this 1st
May ,2001.
day of
1st reading 4-17-01
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Published in the Augusta Chronicle May 10, 2001