HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 7582 AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE_ BREWERY/BREWPUBS_ ZA-R-247 ZA-R-247
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An Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance adopted by the
Augusta, Georgia Commission effective September 16, 1997 by amending the
following:
THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the following
language in Section 2-Definitions:
"Brewery" shall mean a large or industrial scale manufacturer of alcoholic malt beverages
for the purpose of wholesale distribution. Such use must be connected to public water and
sewer.
"Brewpub" shall mean a restaurant that produces a limited quantity of an alcoholic malt
beverage for on-site consumption with incidental sales to the public as carryout and is
consistent with Section 6-2-52 of the Augusta Georgia Code thereby regulating alcohol
licenses for eating establishments. Such use must be connected to public water and sewer.
"Conditional Use Permit" may be permitted in Zones where such uses are deemed
essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare and are in harmony with the
various elements or objectives of the Master Plan/Planning Document in effect. All
applications for a Conditional Use Permit shall be accompanied by a scaled preliminary
development plan that shows the location of all buildings associated with the proposed use
and the number of stories contained in each building. The preliminary development plan
must also show the location of all floor plans, curb cuts, driving lanes, parking areas, and
the location of all walls, fences and screen plantings that exist or are planned.
Any use, established as a result of a Conditional Use Permit must be initiated within six
(6) months of the granting, or it shall no longer be valid. The initiation of a use is
established by the issuance of a valid business license by the Augusta Planning and
Development Department or by other reasonable proof of the establishment of vested
rights. If a Conditional Use Permit is granted and the use is initiated but later ceases to
operate for a period of one (1) year, then the Conditional Use Permit shall no longer be
valid.
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"Distillery" shall mean a large or industrial scale manufacturer of alcoholic distilled spirits
for the purpose of wholesale distribution. Such use must be connected to public water and
sewer.
"Distributor" — shall mean the manufacturer's direct point of contact for prospective
buyers of certain products.
"Liquor Store" shall mean a retail outlet for the purpose of the sale of alcoholic beverages
to include beer, wine and spirits.
"Micro Brewery" shall mean a manufacture of alcoholic malt beverages of up to 15,000
barrels per year for the purpose of wholesale distribution of a majority of its product with
incidental sales to the public either for on-site consumption or for carryout not to exceed
288 ounces per person per day. Such use must be connected to public water and sewer. (No
restaurant component)
"Nano Brewery" shall mean a producer of alcoholic malt beverages of up to 3,000 barrels
per year for the purpose of wholesale distribution and retail sales to the public for on-site
consumption or for carryout not to exceed 288 ounces per person per day. Such use must
be connected to public water and sewer. (No restaurant component)
"Nano Distillery" shall mean a producer of alcoholic distilled spirits of up to 500 barrels
per year for the purpose of wholesale distribution and retail sales to the public for on-site
consumption or for carryout not to exceed 3 bottles (750 ml)per person per day. Such use
must be connected to public water and sewer. (No restaurant component)
"Pico Brewery" shall mean a small batch producer of alcoholic malt beverages of up to
500 barrels per year for the purpose of retail sales to the public for on-site consumption or
for carryout not to exceed 288 ounces per person per day. Such use must be connected to
public water and sewer. (No restaurant component)
"Pico Distillery" shall mean a small batch producer of alcoholic distilled spirits of up to
100 barrels per year for the purpose of retail sales to the public for on-site consumption or
for carryout not to exceed 3 bottles (750 ml) per person per day. Such use must be
connected to public water and sewer. (No restaurant component)
"Wholesaler"—shall mean person or firm that buys large quantities of goods from various
producers and resells them to retailers.
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SECTION II. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following language in Section 4—Off Street Parking and Loading:
(9) Restaurants, by type:
Sit-down and Brewpub One (1) space for each 50 square feet of
patron use area, plus one (1 space for
every four(4) employees
(10)
Nightclubs, Taverns, One (1) space for each 100 square feet
Lounges, Micro,Nano & Pico of gross floor area.
Breweries, Micro,Nano & Pico
Distilleries and similar
Establishments
SECTION III. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following language in Section 21- (Neighborhood Business):
21-9 Conditional Use Permit:
(a) Brewpub
(b) Pico Brewery
Performance Standards:
a) Licensing: The applicant shall obtain all necessary state and local level
licensing for the production, wholesale and retail sale of alcoholic
beverages;
b) Production: For the purposes of retail sales, consumption on premises
or package goods, the State of Georgia has set a limit of 500 barrels for
distilled spirits and 3,000 barrels for malt beverages. Package sales are
limited to three 750 milliliter bottles of spirits and 288 ounces of malt
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beverage per person per day. The Augusta Commission may further
limit the sales per the approval of the Conditional Use Permit;
c) Off-Street Loading and Unloading: The facility shall provide for off-
street loading and unloading for all trucks greater than 22 feet in length.
In the absence of a loading area, the Planning Commission may impose
limits on deliveries or shipments using public-rights-of-way including
the number of trucks per day and hours permitted. Loading docks shall
be located and designed so as not to be visible from adjoining public
streets;
d) Parking: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements set forth in Section 4-2(d)(10) or 4-3(c)(1)of this
Ordinance;
e) Signage: Signage shall be provided in accordance with the requirements
set forth in Sections 28-B-8 and 28-B-9 of this Ordinance;
I) Outdoor Storage: There shall be no outdoor storage with the exception
of solid waste handling which occurs in an enclosure fully screened from
adjoining streets;
g) Odors: The operator shall install all standard or necessary equipment so that
detectable odors coming from the business are eliminated from the property to
prevent a public nuisance;
h) Water and Sewerage: The facility shall be serviced by public water and
sewer. At no time will a septic system be considered adequate;
i) Hours of Operation: The applicant shall identify hours of operation
both for production and service to the public.
Application for Approval: All applications for a Conditional Use Permit
shall be accompanied by the following:
a) A Site Plan, to scale, of the property showing all parking and loading
areas, trash enclosures, buffers and other improvements;
b) A floor plan showing all seating, production and storage areas and loading
docks;
c) A letter of intent describing the proposed use/project - to include hours of
operation;
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d) Notarized copy of the property owner's signature permitting the
applicant to act as agent when not the owner;
e) Photographs of site/building.
Conditional Use Permit:
Any use, established as a result of the granting of a Conditional Use Permit must
be initiated within six(6)months of the granting, or it shall no longer be valid. The
initiation of a use is established by the issuance of a valid business license by the
Augusta Planning and Development Department or by other reasonable proof of
the establishment of vested rights. If a Conditional Use Permit is granted and the
use is initiated but later ceases to operate for a period of one (1) year, then the
Conditional Use Permit shall no longer be valid.
SECTION IV. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the
following language in Section 22 —(General Business):
22-7 Conditional Use Permit:
(a) Pico Brewery
(b) Pico Distillery
(c) Nano Brewery
(d) Nano Distillery
Performance Standards:
a) Licensing: The applicant shall obtain all necessary state and local level
licensing for the production, wholesale and retail sale of alcoholic
beverages;
b) Production: For the purposes of retail sales, consumption on premises
or package goods, the State of Georgia has set a limit of 500 barrels for
distilled spirits and 3,000 barrels for malt beverages. Package sales are
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limited to three 750 milliliter bottles of spirits and 288 ounces of malt
beverage per person per day. The Augusta Commission may further
limit the sales per the approval of the Conditional Use Permit;
c) Off-Street Loading and Unloading: The facility shall provide for off-
street loading and unloading for all trucks greater than 22 feet in length.
In the absence of a loading area, the Planning Commission may impose
limits on deliveries or shipments using public-rights-of-way including
the number of trucks per day and hours permitted. Loading docks shall
be located and designed so as not to be visible from adjoining public
streets;
d) Parking: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements set forth in Section 4-2(d)(10) or 4-3 (c)(1) of this
Ordinance;
e) Signage: Signage shall be provided in accordance with the requirements
set forth in Sections 28-B-8 and 28-B-9 of this Ordinance;
f) Outdoor Storage: There shall be no outdoor storage with the exception
of solid waste handling which occurs in an enclosure fully screened from
adjoining streets;
g) Odors: The operator shall install all standard or necessary equipment so that
detectable odors coming from the business are eliminated from the property to
prevent a public nuisance;
h) Water and Sewerage: The facility shall be serviced by public water and
sewer. At no time will a septic system be considered adequate;
i) Hours of Operation: The applicant shall identify hours of operation
both for production and service to the public.
Application for Approval: All applications for a Conditional Use Permit
shall be accompanied by the following:
a)A Site Plan,to scale,of the property showing all parking and loading areas,
trash enclosures, buffers and other improvements;
b) A floor plan showing all seating, production and storage areas and loading docks;
c) A letter of intent describing the proposed use/project - to include hours of
operation;
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d) Notarized copy of the property owner's signature permitting the applicant
to act as agent when not the owner;
e) Photographs of site/building.
Conditional Use Permit:
Any use, established as a result of the granting of a Conditional Use Permit must
be initiated within six(6)months of the granting, or it shall no longer be valid. The
initiation of a use is established by the issuance of a valid business license by the
Augusta Planning and Development Department or by other reasonable proof of
the establishment of vested rights. If a Conditional Use Permit is granted and the
use is initiated but later ceases to operate for a period of one (1) year, then the
Conditional Use Permit shall no longer be valid.
SECTION VI. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the following
language in Section 23 —LI (Light Industry)
23-1 Permitted Uses:
(b)(8) Brewery, Distillery, Micro-brewery, Nano Brewery, Pico Brewery, Nano
Distillery and Pico Distillery
SECTION VII. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by adding the following
language in Section 24—HI (Heavy Industry)
24-1 Permitted Uses:
(d)(29) Brewery, Distillery, Micro-brewery, Nano Brewery, Pico Brewery, Nano
Distillery and Pico Distillery
SECTION VIII. 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 i 'J day of
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