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ORDINANCE NO. 6698
A resolution by the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission recommending that the
Subdivision Regulations be amended as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 402 E OF THE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, ADOPTED BY THE AUGUSTA
COMMISSION ON MARCH 18, 1997 PERTAINING TO STREET SIGNS, AND
SECTION 405 F PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR
PRIVATE STREETS.
THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Ordinance regulating the subdivision of land in Augusta, Georgia, is
amended by deleting Section 402 E in its entirety:
E. Street name signs of a suitable design and durable material and lettered on both
faces shall be installed by the subdivider on the northeast comer of the every
intersection. Wooden signs and wooden posts shall not be used. Sign Sheeting
Requirements for Regulatory, Warning and Guide Signs shall be fabricated using
High Intensity, Retroreflective sheeting meeting the American Society of Testing
and Materials specifications for D 4956 Type III or higher. Any variance from
this standard street sign shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer and the
Planning Commission.
SECTION II. That the Ordinance regulating the subdivision of land in Augusta, Georgia, is
amended by adding a new Section 402 E:
E. Street name signs of a suitable design and durable material and lettered on both
faces shall be installed by the subdivider on the northeast comer of the every
intersection. Wooden signs and wooden posts shall not be used. Sign Sheeting
Requirements for Regulatory, Warning and Guide Signs shall be fabricated using
High Intensity, Retroreflective sheeting meeting the An1erican Society of Testing
and Materials specifications for D 4956 Type III or higher. Any variance from
this standard street sign shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer and the
Planning Commission. In private subdivisions, all street signs must clearly
indicate that the streets are private.
SECTION III. That the Ordina~ce regulating the subdivision of land in Augusta, Georgia, is
amended by deleting Section 405 F in its entirety:
F. .AII lots shall be provided, by means of streets which have been
constructed in conformance with the standards and specifications of the
Department of Public Works and dedicated in accordance with these
Regulations, with access to an existing street which has been accepted for
maintenance by the State of Georgia or Augusta, Georgia. Where private
streets have a recorded provision for perpetual maintenance and a
minimum fifty (50) foot right-of-way and are controlled by a responsible
association, club, or fellowship, the foregoing may be waived by the
Planning Commission.
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SECTION IV. That the Ordinance regulating the subdivision of land in Augusta, Georgia, is
amended by adding a new Section 405 F:
F. All lots shall be provided, by means of streets which have been
constructed in conformance with the standards and specifications of the
Development Regulations of Augusta-Richmond County, specifically the
Land Subdivision Regulations and the Street and Road Design Technical
Manual and dedicated in accordance with these Regulations, with access
to an existing public street. Where private streets have a recorded
provision for maintenance and are controlled by a duly incorporated
association, the geometric and right-of-way provisions may be waived by
the Planning Commission. The storm drainage and subgrade, base and
pavement design standards for public streets shall not be waived for
private streets.
SECTION V. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby
repealed.
Done in Open Meeting under the Common Seal thereof this 1-6
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