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ORDINANCE
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An Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adopted by
the Augusta-Richmond County Commission effective September 16, 1997
by amending Sections 2, 8, 9, 10 and 11, and adding a new Section 28-D,
entitled "Conservation Subdivisions" to the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance.
THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following in the appropriate alphabetical order to Section 2, General Definitions:
· Conservation Subdivision - A subdivision where a large percentage of the overall
acreage of the tract is permanently protected as greenspace and the remainder is
divided into lots.
· Greenspace - An area permanently protected for the commpn use of the general
public or for the common use of the residents of a development, and in its natural
state or developed only to an extent conforming to these regulations.
.. Permanent Protection - Land and/or water which is:
(1) Owned by the Federal, State, or Local Government and permanently
designated for recreation, conservation, or natural resource protection; or
(2) Privately owned and subject to a conservation easement that ensures that
the land will be maintained as greenspace and used only in perpetuity for
recreation, conservation, or natural resource protection; or
(3) Privately owned and subject to a permanent restrictive covenant provided
for in O.C.G.A. 44-5-60 (c); or
(4) Privately owned and permanently legally protected by any other method
that ensures that the property will remain forever as greenspace and be
used only for recreation, conservation, or natural resource protection.
SECTION II. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following to Section 7, A (Agriculture) Zone:
7 -1 (g) Conservation Subdivisions where the overall density of development
including portions of the tract devoted to greenspace does not exceed .5
lots per acre.
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SECTION III. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following to Section 8, R-l (One-family Residential) Zone:
8-1(e) Conservation Subdivisions where the overall density of development
including portions of the tract devoted to greenspace does not exceed 3
lots per acre.
SECTION IV. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following to Section 9, R-1A (One-family Residential) Zone:
9-1(e) Conservation Subdivisions where the overall density of development
including portions of the tract devoted to greenspace does not exceed 4
lots per acre.
SECTION V. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the
current Section 10-1, R-IB (One-family Residential) Zone in its entirety:
10-1 Lots in an R-IB Zone shall have a minimum width of seventy-five (75)
feet and a minimum area of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square
feet; and the regulations applicable to the R-l Zone shall apply.
SECTION VI. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following new Section 10-1, R-IB (One-family Residential) Zone:
10-1 Permitted Uses
a) Any use permitted in the R -1 A Zone subj ect to the restrictions and
regulations of the R-IA Zone;
b) All the provisions and regulations which apply to the R-lA Zone
shall apply to the R-IB Zone, except that every lot in the R-IB
Zone shall have a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet and a
minimum area of7,500 square feet; and
c) Conservation subdivisions where the overall density of
development, including portions of a tract devoted to greenspace
does not exceed 5 lots per acre.
SECTION VII. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the
current Section 11-1, R-1 C (One-family Residential) Zone in its entirety
11-1 Lots in an R-IC Zone shall have a minimum width of sixty (60) feet and a
minimum area of six thousand (6,000) square feet; and the regulations
applicable to the R-l Zone shall apply.
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SECTION VIII. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding a new
Section 11-1, R-IC (One-family Residence):
11-1 Permitted Uses
a) Any use permitted in the R-IB Zone subject to the restrictions and
regulations of the R-lB Zone;
b) All the provisions and regulations which apply to the R-IB Zone shall
apply to the R-lC Zone, except that every lot in the R-1C Zone shall have
a minimum width of sixty (60) feet and a minimum area of 6,000 square
feet; and
c) Conservation subdivisions where the overall density of development,
including portions of a tract devoted to greenspace does not exceed 7 lots
per acre.
SECTION IX. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following new Section 28-D:
SECTION 28-D - CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS
28-1 As Permitted Uses - Conservation subdivisions shall be permitted uses by right in
the Agricultural (A) Zone and in the following single-family residential zones: R-
1, R-1A, R-IB, and R-1C if no lot is less than 60% of the minimum lot size
permitted in the Zoning Classification, subject to the requirements ofthis Chapter.
28-2 As Special Exceptions - Conservation subdivisions where one or more lots are
60% or less of the minimum lot size permitted in the Zoning Classification may
be approved by Special Exception in the A, and R-l, R-1A, R-IB and R-lC
Zones. Procedures for approving conservation subdivisions as Special Exceptions
shall be as established in Section 26. Approval shall be granted on the basis of a
specific plan and its consistency with the Comprehensive PIan, planning
principles, and the general development pattern in the area.
28-3 The Planning Commission may grant variances from the requirements found at
28-4 through 28-12 if they are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, planning
principles, and the general development pattern in the area.
28-4 Tract Size - The minimum size tract which can be developed as a conservation
subdivision shall be 20 acres.
28-5 Greenspace Requirements - A minimum of 40% of the overall acreage of the tract
shall be permanently protected as greenspace. If property that could be developed
under the present federal, state, and local statutes, rules, and regulations in the
opinion of the Planning Commission makes up more than 50% of the proposed
greenspace, then the minimum greenspace requirement is reduced to 30% of the
overall acreage of the tract. This greenspace may be dedicated to the Federal,
State, or local government for permanent protection as greenspace if a unit of
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government chooses to accept such donation. It may alternatively be dedicated to
a homeowners association or to another entity (such as a land trust) for
permanent protection subject to prior approval of a greenspace management plan
by the City of Augusta. A greenspace management plan shall provide for the use,
ownership, maintenance, and permanent protection of greenspace areas, and the
allocation ofresponsibilities for maintenance and operation of greenspace and any
facilities located thereon, including financial provisions for stewardship,
maintenance, repairs and operation, and long term capital improvements.
28-6 Use of Greenspace Areas - Greenspace may be landscaped and or left with a
natural vegetative cover in which no roadways, parking areas, or improvements
other than the following may be located:
a Recreational facilities specifically permitted by the Planning Commission.
a Underground utilities.
a Gazebo's, wildlife observation facilities, boat docks, and similar facilities.
a Landscaped stormwater detention areas.
a Landscaped easement for drainage access, and sewer or water lines.
a Other uses found to be compatible with the intent of this section by the
Planning Commission.
28-7 Buffers - Where a conservation subdivision is contiguous to an single-family
residential zone or single-family residential use that is not part of a conservation
subdivision, a buffer strip with a minimum width of 30 feet shall be provided. If a
lot in the conservation subdivision adjacent to the contiguous single-family
residential zone or area is 80 percent or more of the minimum lot size required in
the adjacent zone or area the buffer need not be provided adjacent to such lot.
This buffer strip shall be part of the required greenspace and provided for in the
greenspace management plan, and it shall conform to the standard for protection
in Subsection 8-4-11 (e)(9) of the Augusta-Richmond County Tree Ordinance.
28-8 Lots - The portion of a conservation subdivision that is not devoted to greenspace
shall be developed as lots and the related streets, utilities, retention facilities, etc.
There shall be no minimum lot size, but housing must be detached and the total
number of lots shall not exceed the number of lots that would be permitted by the
base zoning classification in the opinion of the Planning Commission.
28-9 Setbacks
A) Front setbacks shall be as provided for in the R-l zone, except that
variances for lesser setbacks may be granted by the Planning Commission
on an overall project basis depending on the nature of the proposal, the
surrounding development pattern, the relationship to the Comprehensive
Plan, site conditions, and general planning principles.
B) Side Setbacks - the minimum side setback shall be five feet except that
greater setbacks may be required to conform to fire codes.
C) Rear Setbacks - the minimum rear setback is 25 feet, unless a lot is
situated in such a way that the rear lot line is adjacent to a greenspace area,
in which case the minimum rear setback is ten (10) feet.
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The setback for community recreational facilities shall be set by the
Planning Commission on a case by case basis, but the minimum setback
from any exterior property line shall be 30 feet.
28-10 Lot Coverage - The maximum lot coverage, including main buildings and other
incidental structures shall be 50% per lot.
28-11 Building Height - shall be as provided for in Subsection 8-6 of this Ordinance.
28-12 Home Occupations - may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-3
ofthis Ordinance.
28-13 Accessory Buildings - shall be permitted pursuant to the provisions to Section 8-4
of this Ordinance.
28-14 TV Satellite Dishes - shall be permitted as accessory uses subject to the
provisions of Section 8-5.1 of this Ordinance.
SECTION X. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this;2; day of
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MAYOR, AUGUST
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