ORD 2020-19 Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2020-19
AMENDING ARTICLE 4, SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS, OF THE NORTH
AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY OF NORTH
AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North
Augusta City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code which is consistent
with the City's Comprehensive Plan and which incorporates all City zoning and land
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.3.3.2 Text Amendments in Article 5,
Approval Procedures,of the North Augusta Development Code,any person,property owner,
board, commission, department or the City Council may apply for a change in zoning
ordinance text; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a July 16,
2020, public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by the Planning and Development
Department to amend Article 4, entitled "Supplemental Use Regulations," of the North
Augusta Development Code to allow cottage kitchens as a Home Occupation. The Planning
Commission report has been provided to City Council for consideration.
The Mayor and City Council have reviewed the request as well as the report
from the Planning Commission and has determined that the change to the text of the
Development Code is appropriate. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING
DULY ASSEMBLED AND BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
I. The North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of The City of North
Augusta,South Carolina Code of Ordinances,Providing for New Zoning and
Land Development Regulations for the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, is hereby amended and shall read as described in the following
section. The section of the Code affected by the proposed amendment is
identified by the section number.
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DEVELOPMEW CODE—APPLICATION RZT 20-000
A. Article 4, Supplemental Use Regulations, Section 4.14, Home Occupations, is
amended to read:
4.14.1 Standards
Home occupations are permitted in any dwelling unit subject to the
following provisions:
a. The appearance of the dwelling unit shall not be altered.
b. The home occupation shall not affect the residential character of
the neighborhood and shall not be conducted in a manner which
would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either
by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, signs, increased
traffic or the emission of odors, sounds, or vibrations.
c. No outdoor display of goods or outdoor storage of equipment or
materials used in the home occupation shall be permitted.
d. The home occupation shall not involve the use of advertising signs
on the premises or an any other advertising medium which calls
attention to the fact that the dwelling unit is being used for a home
occupation except for an identification sign which shall conform to the
requirements for signage in a residential zoning district permitted
pursuant to Article 13, Signs.
e. The home occupation shall be conducted solely by resident
occupants of the dwelling unit and one (1) additional employee or
volunteer.
f. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the
dwelling unit or within in an accessory structure located on the same
parcel as the dwelling unit except for those necessary outdoor
activities related to the care of children. No more than twenty five
percent (25%) of the gross area of the dwelling unit shall be used for
the home occupation.
g. A home occupation which utilizes an accessory building, whether
attached or detached, shall not occupy a floor space greater than five
hundred (500) square feet.
h. The use of electrical or mechanical equipment that would change
the fire rating of the dwelling or create visible or audible interference
in radio or television receivers or cause fluctuations in line voltage
outside the dwelling unit is prohibited.
i. The home occupation shall not involve the use of commercial
vehicles for delivery of materials to and from the premises.
j. The home occupation does not generate additional traffic in excess
of ten (10) vehicle trips per day or otherwise increase traffic or on
street parking that would be inconsistent with a residential area.
k. No direct on premises selling of retail goods shall be allowed except
that non-durable articles (consumable products) that are incidental to
a service, which service shall be the principal activity in the home
occupation, may be sold on the premises. Telephone solicitation is
permitted.
I. The preparation of ready for consumption meals or specialty foods,
specifically prepared for fresh delivery or catering or consumption at
another location provided that any and all required state health and
restaurant approvals and licenses have been obtained and are
maintained as required for .'Cottage Kitchens" as defined by state
health agencies. (Adopt (xx,xx,2020, Ord2020-xx)
b. Animal hospitals, kennels, stables, hospitals, or obedience/training
schools;
c. Restaurants;
d. Automobile and/or body and fender repair;
e. (deleted)
f. Repair, manufacturing, and processing uses; however, this shall not
exclude the home occupation of small scale skilled trades including a
dressmaker,tailor gunsmith,jeweler, watchmaker, etc., where goods are not
manufactured for stock,sale or distribution;
g. Construction trades where activities or the storage of materials or
equipment associated with the conduct on the business are conducted on the
premises; and
h. Service trades where automobile or truck fleets are customary to the
conduct of the business.
B. Any other needed formatting will be edited to reflect new page numbers, titles
or item numbering associated with the text changes outlined herein.
II. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the
extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on
second reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
I NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS `i'((/ DAY OF
2020.
First ReadingLU-S+ Irl"o`i0,70
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
Second Readin -'/A d
ATTEST:
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Sharon Lamar, City Clerk