HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 7130 AMENDING SECTION 21-2 (SPECTION EXCEPTION ) ZONING ORD
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ORDINANCE 7130
An Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adopted by
the Augusta-Richmond County Commission effective September 16, 1997
by amending Section 21-2 (Special Exception)
THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the
following in Section 21-2 (Special Exception)
21-2 Special Exceptions:
The following may be permitted in a B-1 Zone by Special Exception:
Application for such a Special Exception shall include a Conceptual Plan showing
the size and elevation of all buildings to be built on the site, proposed ingress and
egress, buffering if any beyond the minimum requirements of the Tree Ordinance,
and all proposed sign locations. The proposed use of the property shall also be
disclosed.
(a) Individual buildings, whether freestanding or attached as part of a
shopping center or similar group of buildings, which would exceed 15,000
gross square feet of area.
(b) Convenience stores.
SECTION II. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following in Section 21-2 (Special Exception)
Application for such a Special Exception shall include a Conceptual Plan showing
the size and elevation of all buildings to be built on the site, proposed ingress and
egress, buffering if any beyond the minimum requirements of the Tree Ordinance,
and all proposed sign locations. The proposed use of the property shall also be
disclosed.
a) Individual buildings - Individual buildings, whether freestanding or attached
as part of a shopping center or similar group of buildings, which would exceed
15,000 gross square feet of area may be permitted by special exception in B-1
zones if they generally conform to the following subjective and objective
criteria:
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. Surrounding area - the nature of the surrounding area is not
predominantly residential with only a few commercial uses interspersed;
. Location - the property is located at or within 500 feet of the intersection
of two arterial streets
. Nature of the use - the goods and services to be offered cater generally to
the surrounding area such as a drug store or a grocery store, not to the city
as a whole such as a large appliance store.
b) Convenience Stores - Convenience stores may be permitted by Special
Exception in B-1 zones if they generally conform to the following subjective
and objective criteria:
. Hours of operation - the establishment would not be open for business
more than 18 hours per day
. Illumination - the entire site would not be illuminated as a way to attract
attention, but rather to a level consistent with security and identification of
the business
. Location - the property is located at or within 500 feet of the intersection
of arterial streets or within 500 feet of such an intersection
· Surrounding area - the nature of the surrounding area is not predominantly
residential with only a few commercial uses interspersed
. Video games/Amusements - video games/nor similar amusements are to
be located on the property
c) Liquor Store - Liquor stores may be permitted by Special Exception in B-1
zones if they generally conform to the following subjective and objective
criteria:
. Surrounding area - the nature of the surrounding area is not predominantly
residential with only a few commercial uses interspersed;
. Location - the property is at the intersection of two arterial streets or
within 500 feet of such an intersection;
· Proximity to public places - the property is not within 1000 feet of a
public park or recreation area, school or library
SECTION III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
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Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this 19
, 2009.
Waive 2nd Reading
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E A B , CLERK
First Reading: May 19, 2009
Second Reading: Waive 2nd Reading
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MAYOR,AU USTACO~SION
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
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