HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 6905 AMENDING SECTIONS 26
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An Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adopted by Augusta
Richmond County Commission effective September 16, 1997 by amending Section 26 to
exempt churches from time limits for the initiation and reestablishment of uses permitted
by Special Exception.
SECTION I. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance IS amended by deleting
Subsection 26-2 Special Exceptions in its entirety:
26-2 Any use established as a result of a Special Exception granted per
Subsection 26-1 must be initiated within six (6) months of the granting, or
the Special Exception shall no longer be valid. The initiation of a use is
established by the issuance of a valid business license by the Augusta
License and Inspections Department or by other reasonable proof of the
establishment of vested rights. If a Special Exception is granted and the
use is initiated but later ceases to operate for a period of one (1) year, then
the Special Exception shall no longer be valid.
SECTION II. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following new Subsection 26-2 Special Exceptions:
26-2 Any use, other than churches or church related activities approved under
26-1 (A), established as a result of a Special Exception granted per
Subsection 26-1 must be initiated within six (6) months of the granting, or
the Special Exception shall no longer be valid. Special Exceptions for
churches or church related activities granted per 26-1 shall initiate a use
, within five (5) years of the granting, or the Special Exception shall no
longer be valid. The initiation of a use is established by the issuance of a
valid business license by the Augusta License and Inspections Department
or by other reasonable proof of the establishment of vested rights. If a
Special Exception is granted and the use is initiated but later ceases to
operate for a period of one (1) year, then the Special Exception shall no
longer be valid.
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SECTION III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Done in Open Meeting' under the Common Seal thereof this day of
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APPROVED THIS I day of ~.,.LL..,j: ',,_' ~006.
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MAYOR, AU USTA COMMISSION
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
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