HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 7561 AMEND SECTION 2; SECTION 8-4; AND SECTION 30 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE_ ZA-R-245- PART 3 ZA-R-245—part 3
ORDINANCE 1
An Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adopted by the
Augusta, Georgia Commission effective September 16, 1997 by amending the
following Sections:
• Section 2 -Definitions: Accessory Building,
• Section 8-4—Accessory Building
• Section 30—Building Permits and Site Plans
THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the
following language in Section 2—Definitions:
"ACCESSORY BUILDING" shall mean a subordinate building not more than one (1)
story and no more than 18 feet in height as measured in Section 2: "Building Height."The
accessory structure shall not be taller than the primary structure when viewed from the
street. The use of such a building is incidental to that of the main building on the same lot,
or of which it forms an integral part of the same lot main building. Accessory buildings
are limited to two (2) structures per lot. That the maximum total gross floor area of all
accessory buildings on a lot shall be based on 25% of the total gross floor area of the main
building or 500 square feet, whichever is less. If the applicant has property that exceeds 1
acre, the square footage shall be 625 square feet or 25% of gross floor area of the main
building whichever is less. Any other increase in size will require a variance. There shall
be a distance of no less than ten (10) feet between the main building and an accessory
building.
Accessory buildings shall not be designed and used for residential purposes. They shall not
contain facilities for sleeping, bathing or cooking. Accessory buildings may not be used
to conduct home occupations or serve as home offices. In no case may an accessory
building have a separate electrical service.
SECTION II. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following language in Section 2—Definitions:
"ACCESSORY BUILDING" shall mean a subordinate building not more than one (1)
story and no more than 18 feet in height as measured in Section 2: "Building Height."The
accessory structure shall not be taller than the primary structure when viewed from the
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street. The use of such a building is incidental to that of the main building on the same lot,
or of which it forms an integral part of the same lot main building.
Accessory buildings shall not be designed and used for residential purposes. They shall not
contain facilities for sleeping, bathing or cooking. Accessory buildings may not be used
to conduct home occupations or serve as home offices. In no case may an accessory
building have a separate electrical service.
SECTION III. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the
following language in Section 8-4—Accessory Building
8-4 Accessory Building: One-story accessory buildings not to exceed eighteen(18)total feet
in height may be constructed in the R-1 Zone, subject to the following restrictions:
(a) All accessory buildings shall have the side yard setback required for principal
structures as specified elsewhere in this Ordinance.
(b) All accessory buildings shall have a rear yard setback of not less than ten(10) feet,
including eaves and other overhanging portions of the structure.
(c) Except for carports and detached garages, accessory buildings shall not permitted
in any front yard. Carports and freestanding garages shall conform to the front
setback requirements for principal structures.
(d) Where the rear yard abuts upon a street,no accessory building shall be closer to the
rear lot line than the required setback for the zone.
(e) That the maximum total gross floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall
be based on the area of the lot upon which they are located. The maximum gross
floor area for accessory buildings shall be as follows:
Lot Area Maximum Accessory Building Area
Under 10,000 square feet 5% of lot area
10,000 square feet or larger greater of 500 square feet or 3%of
lot area,but never more than 1,200
square feet
(f) Accessory buildings shall not be designed and used for residential purposes. They
shall not contain bedrooms. If an accessory building contains kitchen facilities of
any description, then a deed restriction must be recorded stating that the accessory
building is not a residential structure and can never be occupied as such before a
permit may be issued. Accessory buildings may not be used to conduct home
occupations or serve as home offices. In no case may an accessory building have
a separate electrical service.
SECTION IV. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following language in Section 8-4—Accessory Buildings:
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Section 8-4
Accessory Building: Accessory buildings not more than one (1) story and no more than 18 feet
in height as measured in Section 2: "Building Height." The accessory structure shall not be taller
than the primary structure when viewed from the street. Accessory structures may be constructed
in the R-1 Zone, subject to the following restrictions:
(a) All accessory buildings shall have the side yard setback required for principal
structures as specified elsewhere in this Ordinance.
(b) All accessory buildings shall have a rear yard setback of not less than ten (10)
feet, including eaves and other overhanging portions of the structure.
(c) Except for carports and detached garages, accessory buildings shall not be permitted
in any front yard. Carports and freestanding garages shall conform to the front
setback requirements for principal structures.
(d) Where the rear yard abuts upon a street, no accessory building shall be closer to
the rear lot line than the required setback for the zone.
(e) That the maximum total gross floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall
be based on the area of the lot upon which they are located That the maximum total gross
floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall be based on 25% of the total gross floor
area of the main building or 500 square feet,whichever is less. If the applicant has property
that exceeds 1 acre,the square footage shall be 625 or whichever is less. Any other increase
will require a variance. The maximum gross floor area for accessory buildings shall be as
follows:
Lot Area Maximum Accessory Building Area
Under 10,000 square feet 5%of lot area
10,000 square feet or larger greater of 500 square feet or 3% of
lot area,but never more than 1,200
square feet
(f) Accessory buildings shall not be designed and used for residential purposes.They shall not
contain sleeping, bathing or cooking facilities. If an accessory building contains cooking
facilities of any description, then a deed restriction must be recorded stating that the
accessory building is not a residential structure and can never be occupied s such before a
permit may be issued. Accessory buildings may not be used to conduct home occupations
or serve as home offices. In no case may an accessory building have a separate electrical
service.
SECTION V. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the
following language in Section 30—Building Permits:
30-1 Building Permit: Before a permit is issued for the erection, moving, alteration,
enlargement, or occupancy of any building or structure or use of premises, the plans and
intended use shall indicate conformity in all aspects to the provisions of this Ordinance.
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30-2 Site Plan: A building permit under the provisions of the building code of Augusta,Georgia
for the purpose of constructing or expanding a structure that is not a single-family house
or related thereto shall only be issued upon the presentation of a site plan that has been
approved by the staff of the Augusta Planning and Development Department. Such site
plan shall be drawn to scale, showing accurately the dimensions and location of the
following: property lines, easements, utilities, structures, signs, off-street parking,
driveways, retention facilities and any other information that may be necessary to the
administration and/or enforcement of this Ordinance. Such site plan shall be submitted by
the Staff to all departments of Augusta and other entities that are deemed appropriate and
they shall review and approve said site plan before it is approved by the Staff of the
Augusta Planning and Development Department.
30-3 Interpretation of Ordinance: In interpreting and applying the provisions of this
Ordinance, they shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of health,
safety, welfare, morals, and convenience of the general public. The lot or yard areas
required by this Ordinance for a particular building shall not be diminished and shall not
be included as part of the required lot or yard areas of any other building.
SECTION VI. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following language in Section 30-Building Permits and Site Plans:
30-1 Building Permit: Before a permit is issued for the erection,moving, alteration,enlargement,
or occupancy of any building or structure or use of premises, the plans and intended use shall
indicate conformity in all aspects to the provisions of this Ordinance.
30-2 Site Plan: A building permit under the provisions of the building code of Augusta, Georgia
for the purpose of constructing or expanding a structure only be issued upon the presentation of,
but not limited to, a survey or a site plan that has been approved by the staff of the Augusta-
Richmond County Planning Commission. Such site plan or survey shall be drawn to scale,showing
accurately the dimensions and location of the following: property lines, easements, utilities,
structures, signs, off-street parking, driveways, retention facilities and any other information that
may be necessary to the administration and/or enforcement of this Ordinance. Such site plan or
survey shall be submitted by the Staff to all departments of Augusta and other entities that are
deemed appropriate and they shall review and approve said site plan before it is approved by the
Staff of the Planning Commission.
30-3 Interpretation of Ordinance: In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Ordinance,
they shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of health, safety, welfare,
morals, and convenience of the general public. The lot or yard areas shown on a survey or site plan
as required by this Ordinance for a particular building shall not be diminished nor be included as
part of the lot or yard areas of any other building.
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SECTION VII. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this r1day of
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