ORD 2019-20 Adopted (Amend Article 3 Zoning Districts) i •
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-20
AMENDING ARTICLE 3,ZONING DISTRICTS, TABLE 3-2, USE MATRIX,AND
ARTICLE 4, SECTION 4.7, 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
November 21, 2019, public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by the Hammond
House to amend Table 3-2,entitled"Use Matrix,"and Article 4,entitled"Supplemental Use
Regulations," of the North Augusta Development Code to revise requirements for Bed and
Breakfasts related to standards in Article 3, Zoning Districts, and Article 4, Supplemental
Use Regulations, of the North Augusta Development Code. 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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A. Table 3-2, entitled"Use Matrix", item 4.1, is amended to read:
Table 3-2 USE MATRIX
(Rev.12.1-08;Ord.2008-18)(Rev.8-17-09;Ord.2009-07)Rev.3-15-10;Ord.2010-05)
(Rev.8-16-10;Ord.2010-12)(Rev 11-2-15;Ord.2015-17)(Rev.6-20-16;Ord.2016-13)(Rev.xx-xx-xx,Ord.2020-xx)
Key:"P"means permitted as of right,as a primary or an accessory use,"S"means permitted only as a Special
Exception,"C"means permitted as a Conditional Use,"A"means permitted only as an accessory use,"_"
means prohibited. "A/C"means that the accessory use requires a Conditional Use Permit.Refer to Appendix A
or the sources referred to under"Land Use Coding"for specific definitions of uses.
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4.1 Bed and breakfast(subject to§4.7) 1310 721191 -- s s s s P -- P P P B. Section 4.7 entitled "Bed and Breakfast', is amended to read:
4.7 BED AND BREAKFAST
Bed and Breakfast Inns located in any zoning district where permitted by the Use
Matrix, Table 3-2, may include the following related activities where indicated by
a "P" in Table 4-2 below. Bed and Breakfast Inns located in any zoning district
where allowed as a Special Exception by the Use Matrix, Table 3-2, may be
subject to additional conditions where indicated by a "C" in Table 4-2 below:
TABLE 4-2 BED AND BREAKFAST RELATED ACTIVITIES
A B C D E
Accessory Use D,GC,TC NC Districts Home Residential
Districts Occupation Districts
1. Restaurant P P C
2. Bar P C — C
3. Stage P — — C
entertainment
4. Dance floor P — C
5. 1 Health club P C — —
6- Gift sho P P — C
7. Related P
activities
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The Board of Zoning Appeals may approve conditional activities and additional
"related activities," as shown above, upon a determination that the activities will
not create traffic hazards or congestion, create parking problems, create a public
nuisance, or adversely affect surrounding properties.
In a residential zoning district, a Bed and Breakfast with up to six bedrooms for
registered overnight guests shall be subject to the following:
1) Shall only be allowed as a Special Exception.
2) The minimum site size shall be 1 acre.
3) The minimum house size shall be 3000 gross square feet.
4) The use shall not create noise, light, traffic, or other conditions
detrimental to neighboring residents.
5) The owner shall comply with all tax, business license, and revenue
collection ordinances of the City and State.
6) Must have an approved site plan that shows, at a minimum:
a) Any provided off-street and overflow parking. Parking must comply
with Article 10 and 12 and associated Development Code
standards.
b) Locations of outdoor facilities including tents, stages or other
structures and facilities that may be used for any temporary or
permanent events.
c) Buffering between this property and any other residential use to
the standards of a Type B Buffer in Article 10.
d) Any other items as determined by the Director of Planning and
Development or Engineering.
7) The structure used for the Bed and Breakfast must be existing and may
be modified only as necessary to meet building codes or assure the
safety of any structure on site for the purpose of accommodating
allowed uses.
8) The structure shall be and remain single-family residential in character.
9) Retail sales are limited to postcards, shirts, and other small gift items
directly associated with the Bed and Breakfast only. Items for sale
should not be visible from the right-of-way.
10) Signage may not exceed the requirements of Article 13 unless a
variance or waiver is issued as allowed in the code.
11) Accessory buildings may be used for "related activities" as approved
on the site plan or determined by the Director.
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
third reading.
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DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
�fh DAYOF Januar 2020.
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Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
Second Reading
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Sharon Lamar, City Clerk