ORD 2023-32 Zoning Ordinance - AdoptedORDINANCE NO. 2023-32
ADOPTING 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 AND UPDATINGTHE CITY-WIDE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 6, Chapters 29 and 31 of the South Carolina Code, the
North Augusta Planning Commission has the responsibility to prepare zoning and land
development regulations for adoption by the North Augusta City Council; and
WHEREAS, such zoning and land development regulations have been revised and
updated approximately every ten (10) years; and
WHEREAS; the most recently revised regulations were adopted in 2007 as the North
Augusta Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission has spent several years in the
preparation of a Development Code which is consistent with the city's 2022 Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Development Code incorporates all city zoning and land
development
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Development Code will replace the 2007 North Augusta
Development Code; and
WHEREAS, public comment was solicited through formal public hearings and informal
communication throughout the multiyear document preparation process; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 North Augusta Development Code is consistent with the city's
2022 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission approved the draft North Augusta
Development Code on June 6, 2023 and recommended it to the City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, City Council held a public hearing on September 11, 2023 in accordance
with Section 6-29-760 of the South Carolina Code of Laws; and
WHEREAS, an updated zoning map for the purposes of aligning existing zoning districts
with new zoning district names and designations has been prepared which does not change the
underlying zoning district classifications.
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:
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NORTH AUGUSTA’S DEVELOPMENT CODE
I. That the proposed North Augusta Development Code dated November 20, 2023 as submitted
by the Planning Commission. 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 adopted and
shall read as follows:
North Augusta Development Code Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta Code of Ordinances
Article 1. Authority and Purpose
Article 2. Applicability and Conformity
Article 3. Nonconformities
Article 4. Zoning Districts Established
Article 5. Uses and Use Conditions
Article 6. Building and Lot Standards
Article 7. Landscaping, Buffers, Open Space, and Trails
Article 8. Parking, Loading, and Stacking
Article 9. Signs
Article 10. Mobility
Article 11. Adequate Public Facilities
Article 12. Utilities
Article 13. Environmental Standards
Article 14. Design and Performance Standards
Article 15. Floodplain Management
Article 16. Land Subdivision
Article 17. Administrative Roles and Responsibilities
Article 18. Administration and Enforcement
Appendix A. Definitions
Appendix B. Application Documents
Appendix C. Approved Plants
Appendix D. Construction Standards
Appendix E. Erosion and Sediment Control Appendix F. Stormwater Quality
Appendix G. Stormwater System Design Standards (Text of ordinance)
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Norris Lakes Rd
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Sh a d o w Roc k Dr
Mustang Dr
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Johnson Rd
Mill St
Tess St
Claypit Rd
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Old Cherokee Dr
Kerr St
Bradley Dr
D e er w o o d D r
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Grant Ave
Cherry St
Bay St
Pepper Branch Rd
M a ple D r
Mill Stone Ln
Sapp Dr
Summerhill Rd
Plaza Place Dr
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Fairwood Ave
W FIVE NOTCH RD
Oakdale Ave
Carriage Ln
Chestnut Ave
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Butler Ave
Claridge St
Cary Ave
Gilmore Ave
Oakbrook Dr
Pine Bark Ln
Wells Rd
Dunbarton Dr
Sycamore Dr
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Ponderosa Dr
Big Cone Dr
St James St
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Moser Ln
Altamaha Dr
Hidden Hills Dr
Teresa Ave
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Old Storm Branch Rd
Whitebark Ave
Swathmore Ave
Rainbow Falls Rd
Canary Lake Rd
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Hollis Ave
Bridle Path Rd
Jackson Rd
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Howard Mill Rd
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Waccamaw Dr
Nutgrove Dr
North Hills Dr
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Mill Branch Way
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Rumley Rd
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W Clifton Ave
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Scott Dr
Gentry Ln
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Brookstone Dr
Roble Ave
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Madison Rd
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Elder St
Melody Ln
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Swallow Lake Dr
Willow Springs Dr
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Lucy Ave
Fulton St
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Garrett Rd
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Frances Dr
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Paul Weston Dr
Crystal Peak Rd
Dunbar Ct
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Woodvine Dr
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Beaulah Ave
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Jersey Ave
Lanham Dr
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Serpentine Ave
Trimmier Pl
Norman St
Rhomboid Pl
Summercreek Dr
Boeckh St
Pinecrest Dr
Tiki Ct
Torry Ave
Big Pine R d
Wilde Ave
Ashmore Dr
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Wren Rd
Hazel St
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Sidereal Ave
Wetland Way
Bolin Ct
Cypress Dr
Scenic Lakes Dr
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Towhee Ave
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Fleetwood Dr
S a g e C t
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Lak e N or m a n D r
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Helen Ln
U nna m ed R d
Riley Ct
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Cheyenne Cir
Amen Loop
Edgewood Dr
Broadcast Dr
Bentley Dr
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Lake Hartwell Dr
Thornwood Dr
Knotts Lndg
Dredge Ct
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Blackhaw Dr
Gerhard Rdg
Bradley Ct
Gerber Daisy Ln
Spartan Dr
Liberty Bell Ln
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Myrtlewood Ln
Shoals Way Ct
Longleaf Ct
Kimberly Ln
Winburn St
Belair Ct
D a m b y C t
Mossy Oak Cir
River Commons Blvd
Dragonfly Ln
Marshall Ave
Circle View St
Radiance Dr
Matthew Dr
Lake Marion Dr
Helena Ct
LYNBROOK CT
Lantana Ln
Pond Pine Dr
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Bobbye Dr
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Old Chavous Rd
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Henry Ave
Shortleaf Ct
D r e w A v e
Alexander Dr
Medlin St
Morningside Dr
Astor Ct
Sunfest Dr
Aroma Dr
E Hugh St
Groves Blvd
Assurance Ln
B a n k s Dr
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Belmont Ct
Leigh Pl
Samuels Rd
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CREEKSIDE DR
Swiss Ct
W Summit Ave
C arl B andy Ln
Yucca Ave
B usters Pl
Stevenson Ct
Arcadia Ct
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Holly Rd
BRISSIE DR
Howick Way
Muffin Ln
St Edward Ct
S t e p h e n s F a r m L n
Spring Rd
Birch Cir
GREGORY LAKE RD US 25 Connec tor
Palmetto Pkwy Ramp
Church St
Palmetto Pkwy
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Bradleyville Rd
Lee St
Heil Dr
East Ave
Frontage Rd
Austin Graybill Rd
Palmetto Pkwy Ramp
Johnson Rd
Front St
C enter St
Legend
Streets
City Limits
Proposed Zoning
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Proposed Zoning
Proposed Zoning
Highlight of Downtown Proposed Zoning Changes: DTMU1 and DTMU2