100625 Council Mtg Discussion Items with AttachmentsDISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
OCTOBER 6, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The documentation provided herewith consists of advance draft materials for review by Mayor
and City Council. Such documents may be revised prior to the actual Council meeting before any
formal consideration of same by Mayor and City Council. Said documents may also be revised by
way of a proper amendment made at the Council meeting. These documents are informational
only and not intended to represent the final decision of the Council.
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Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: October 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of October 6, 2025
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. White Cane Day – October 15, 2025
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamation.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a for a copy of the proclamation.
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-16 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 0.40 Acres of Land Owned by HF Developers, LLC, Tax
Parcel No. 007-13-01-014 from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2 – Second
Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve to Amend the Zoning Map of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 0.40 Acres of Land Owned by HF Developers, LLC, Tax
Parcel No. 007-13-01-014 from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2.
Please see ATTACHMENT #6 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-17 Amending Article 9, Signs, and Appendix
A, Definitions, Related to Halo Illumination of the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Amending Article 9, Signs, and
Appendix A, Definitions, Related to Halo Illumination of the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter
18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-18 Amending Table 5.1, Use Table, Related
to Self-Storage/Mini Warehouses of the North Augusta Development Code, Article 5 of Chapter 18 of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances– First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Amending Table 5.1, Use Table,
Related to Self-Storage/Mini Warehouses of the North Augusta Development Code, Article 5 of Chapter
18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances.
Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 9. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-19 Amending the Business License Ordinance of the City of North
Augusta to Update the Class Schedule as Required by Act 176 of 2020 – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Amending the Business License
Ordinance of the City of North Augusta to Update the Class Schedule as Required by Act 176 of 2020.
Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 10. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS: Ordinance No. 2025-20 Granting an Easement to Dominion
Energy South Carolina, Inc. for Placement of Facilities – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Granting an Easement to
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. for Placement of Facilities.
Please see ATTACHMENT #10 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 11. PUBLIC SAFETY: Resolution No. 2025-33 Authorizing the Disbursement of Opioid Settlement
Funds to the Aiken Center for the Establishment of a New Peer Support Specialist and a Licensed
Addiction Counselor Dedicated for North Augusta and Authorizing the City to Enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Aiken County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Regarding South
Carolina Opioid Settlement Funding
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the Disbursement of
Opioid Settlement Funds to the Aiken Center for the Establishment of a New Peer Support Specialist and
a Licensed Addiction Counselor Dedicated for North Augusta and Authorizing the City to Enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Aiken County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Regarding
South Carolina Opioid Settlement Funding.
Please see ATTACHMENT #11 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, White Cane Day was first established on October 15, 1964, by President Lyndon
Johnson, and has since become an annual day of observance to raise awareness about the blind
community and their invaluable contributions to our nation; and
WHEREAS, the white cane is a vital tool and symbol of independence for individuals who are
blind or have low vision, enabling them to navigate freely and safely, and fully participate in and
contribute to our society; and
WHEREAS, it is essential for all citizens to be aware that the law requires motorists and cyclists
to exercise caution when approaching a blind person carrying a white cane; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta commends state and local agencies, nonprofit
organizations, businesses, and individuals who work tirelessly to promote awareness and
inclusion for people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, every North Augusta citizen can play a role in creating a more accessible and
inclusive society by becoming an ally, advocate, and supporter of individuals with disabilities,
promoting equal opportunities, and ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making
processes.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the great city of North Augusta, do hereby
officially proclaim and acknowledge October 15, 2025, as
White Cane Day
and hereby urge the citizens of North Augusta to become aware of and support White Cane Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 15th day of October, 2025.
______________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
Attachment #5a Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16
TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING ± 0.40 ACRES OF LAND
OWNED BY HF DEVELOPERS, LLC, TAX PARCEL NO. 007-13-01-014 FROM PD,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO DTMU2, DOWNTOWN MIXED USE 2
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-32, the North Augusta City
Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code and a citywide Zoning Map which is
consistent with the City’s North Augusta 2021 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owner, HF Developers, LLC has requested the property be
rezoned from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a July 16, 2025 public
hearing, reviewed and considered a request by HF Developers, LLC to amend the Official Zoning
Map of North Augusta from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2 for
approximately +0.40 acres consisting of Tax Parcel 007-13-01-014 and has issued their
recommendation. The staff reports and the recommendation of the Planning Commission have
been provided to City Council; and
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the request and considered the staff reports and
recommendation of the Planning Commission. Following such review Council has determined it
is appropriate to grant zoning change as requested.
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. A parcel consisting of +0.40 acres, owned by HF Developers, LLC is hereby rezoned
from PD, Planned Development to DTMU2, Downtown Mixed Use 2. Said property is
Aiken County tax map parcel # 007-13-01-014 and specifically identified as Exhibit A
attached hereto.
II The Official Zoning Map for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended to reflect
this rezoning.
III. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
IV. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and
final reading.
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 3
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER,
2025.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT #6 Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17
AMENDING ARTICLE 9, SIGNS, AND APPENDIX A, DEFINATIONS, RELATED TO
HALO ILLUMINATION OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER
18 OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-32, 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 Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) requested that the Planning Commission
review the restrictions for halo illuminated signage in the DTMU1 and DTMU2 zoning districts
after approving a variance application for halo illuminated signage in the DTMU2 zoning district
during their regularly scheduled May 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, during the May 21, 2025 meeting of the North Augusta Planning
Commission, the Commission reviewed the BZA request and reviewed information provided by
staff; and
WHEREAS, at their July 15, 2025 meeting the Planning Commission reviewed
information provided by AAA Sign Company regarding halo illuminated signage and information
from Finuf Sign Company at their August 20, 2025 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at their August 20, 2025 meeting, requested that
staff move forward with drafting a text amendment for the Development Code to define halo
illuminated signage and allow halo illuminated signage in the DTMU1 and DTMU2 zoning
districts and present it for a public hearing and recommendation at their next meeting; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a September 17, 2025,
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request to amend Appendix A, Definitions, to define
halo illumination as “Halo signs are a form of internal sign illumination in which neon tubing,
LED, or similar lights are mounted within the sign or individual letter to illuminate the mounting
surface (rear), causing a halo of light around the sign or individual letter. Lighting is not allowed
to project toward the front of the sign and must not be below 4,000 k or exceed 6,000 k” and amend
Article 9, Section 9.6.3.2.b to Signs shall not be internally illuminated except by halo illumination
with the following conditions:
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 3
1. The internal illumination will be white or soft white with a temperature of not less than
4,000 k or more than 6,000 k; and
2. The signage is not allowed to change colors or temperatures to give the appearance of
changing
3. Signs must be installed 1 to 2 inches from the building façade to allow for proper halo
projection
4. Plastic faces or highly reflective surfaces are prohibited
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council have reviewed the request as well as the report
from the Planning Commission and have 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, Appendix A, Definitions is amended to include
the definition of halo illumination which shall be:
Halo signs are a form of internal sign illumination in which neon tubing, LED, or
similar lights are mounted within the sign or individual letter to illuminate the
mounting surface (rear), causing a halo of light around the sign or individual letter.
Lighting is not allowed to project toward the front of the sign and must not be below
4,000 k or exceed 6,000 k.
II. Article 9 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.
A. The North Augusta Development Code Section 9.6.3.2.b is amended to read:
Signs shall not be internally illuminated except by halo illumination with the
following conditions:
1. The internal illumination will be white or soft white with a temperature
of not less than 4,000 k or more than 6,000 k; and
2. The signage is not allowed to change colors or temperatures to give the
appearance of changing; and
3. Signs must be installed 1 to 2 inches from the building façade to allow
for proper halo projection; and
4. Plastic faces or highly reflective surfaces are prohibited.
B. Any other needed formatting will be edited to reflect new page numbers, titles or
item numbering associated with the text changes outlined herein.
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 3
III. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
IV. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER,
2025.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 3 of 3
Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
RZT25-003 – Text Amendment – Halo Illuminated Signs
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: September 17, 2025
SECTION 1: PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Name Halo Illuminated Signage in DTMU1 & DTMU2
Applicant City of North Augusta
Proposed Text Amendment A request by the City of North Augusta Planning Commission
to amend Section 9.6.3.2, Downtown Mixed-Use Districts 1
and 2 (DTMU1 and DTMU2) Standards Generally, of the
North Augusta Development Code to allow halo illuminated
signage in the DTMU1 & DTMU2 districts with certain
conditions. Also, to define halo-illuminated signage and
establish standards for use in the DTMU1 & DTMU2 districts.
SECTION 2: GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In December 2023, a new North Augusta Development Code (NADC) was adopted. Section
9.6.3.2.b, which regulates signage in the DTMU1 & DTMU2 districts, restricts signs in these
districts from being internally illuminated.
At their May 21, 2025 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed information provided by
staff concerning halo-illuminated signage. The Planning Commission also heard from AAA Sign
Company and Finuf Sign Company regarding the technical aspects of the signage at a subsequent
meeting. At the August 20, 2025 meeting, the Commission directed staff to prepare a text
amendment for the next meeting to allow halo-illuminated signage in the DTMU1 & DTMU2
zoning districts with conditions.
SECTION 3: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the request for a text amendment based on
the following provisions of the North Augusta Development Code:
17.4.1 Authority Under This Article. The Planning Commission (Commission) shall
have all the powers and duties as assigned by §6-29-340 of the South Carolina Local
Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act (Title 6) to be carried out in
accordance with these regulations as detailed in Article 17 and in the adopted Rules of
Procedure for the Commission.
In addition, the Commission shall have any other power or duty as assigned by the City
Council in conformity with Title 6.
ATTACHMENT #7 - P&D INFORMATION Page 1 of 5
Project Staff Report
RZT25-003 – Text Amendment – Halo Illuminated Signs
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: September 17, 2025
Page 2 of 5
6-29-340 South Carolina Code of Laws. Functions, powers, and duties of local planning
commissions.
(B) In the discharge of its responsibilities, the local planning commission has the power
and duty to:
(2) prepare and recommend for adoption to the appropriate governing authority or
authorities as a means for implementing the plans and programs in its area:
(a) zoning ordinances to include zoning district maps and appropriate revisions thereof,
as provided in this chapter;
18.11 Rezoning and Text Amendments
This section applies to any application for an amendment to the text of this Chapter or for
an amendment to the Official Zoning Map, also known as a “rezoning.” Such
amendments must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and
recommendation to City Council, who may then vote to amend the Chapter or Official
Zoning Map. Appropriate application forms for text amendment or rezoning shall be
provided by the Director of Planning or his designee. A pre-application conference is
recommended before the application is submitted to discuss the procedures and
requirements for the amendment request and identify the submittal requirements.
18.11.2 Text Amendment.
Any person, property owner, board, commission, department, or the City Council may
apply for a change in the zoning ordinance text. Such amendment may be initiated by
filing an application per the requirements of the City’s Administrative Manual with the
Department. The application shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the
language of the proposed amendment to the text of this Chapter and the justification for
the proposed change.
18.11.3 Application Review.
The Department shall complete a review of the application and determine if the
application is complete. If the application is incomplete, it will be returned to the
applicant. If the application is complete, the Planning Director shall review the request
and create a written recommendation for Planning Commission and Council
consideration. The Director may forward the request to the Technical Review Committee
for additional review and information.
8.11.4 Decision. The Director shall transmit the application for zoning amendment or
rezoning to the Planning Commission at its next regularly scheduled monthly meeting,
provided the complete application is submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to the
meeting. The Planning Commission shall approve or deny the zoning amendment in
accordance with the procedures for a legislative hearing as provided in the City’s
Administrative Manual and the S.C. Code §6-29-760.
ATTACHMENT #7 - P&D INFORMATION Page 2 of 5
Project Staff Report
RZT25-003 – Text Amendment – Halo Illuminated Signs
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: September 17, 2025
Page 3 of 5
1. The Planning Commission shall submit its recommendation to City Council within 30
calendar days after the initial hearing date (S.C. Code §6-29760(A). A majority vote is
required for the Planning Commission to approve, approve with conditions (if
applicable), or deny a rezoning or text amendment application.
2. The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
staff on each proposed rezoning and text amendment within 30 days of receipt of the
Planning Commission recommendation. The City Council must consider, but is not
bound by, the Planning Commission recommendation in making a final decision and may
call for additional information or public hearing(s).
3. No challenge to the adequacy of notice or to the validity of a rezoning or text
amendment may be made 60 days after the decision of the City Council if there has been
substantial compliance with the notice requirements of this section, with the established
procedures of the City Council and Planning Commission, and with S.C. Code §6-29.
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the proposed text changes and provide a
recommendation of approval or denial, which will be forwarded to the City Council. Section
18.11 does not require additional standards for analysis to address in this staff report.
SECTION 4: PUBLIC NOTICE
A public notice of the text amendment request and scheduled date of the Planning Commission
public hearing was published in the North Augusta Star and on the City’s website
www.northaugustasc.gov on August 27, 2025.
SECTION 5: HISTORY
The North Augusta Development Code that was adopted by City Council December 17, 2007,
effective January 1, 2008 was repealed and replaced by the North Augusta Development Code
adopted by City Council on December 18, 2023. The 2023 Development Code is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2022. Public comments were solicited through formal public
hearing and informal communication throughout the multiyear development of the code.
The North Augusta Planning Commission recommended approval of a draft Development Code
and referred to City council on June 6, 2023. City Council, in accordance with Section 6-29-760
of the South Carolina Code of Laws held a public hearing on September 11, 2023. Based on
information from the public hearing the Development Code draft was referred back to the
Planning Commission for further recommendations.
ATTACHMENT #7 - P&D INFORMATION Page 3 of 5
Project Staff Report
RZT25-003 – Text Amendment – Halo Illuminated Signs
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: September 17, 2025
Page 4 of 5
At the October 18, 2023 Planning Commission meeting the Commission heard public input and
reviewed issues that were heard in Council’s public hearing. At the November 15, 2023 meeting
of the Planning Commission, the Commission recommended a revised draft for adoption by City
Council. City Council adopted this draft at their December 18, 2023 meeting.
SECTION 6: SUMMARY OF CHANGES AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
Applicant Request:
Applicant requests a text amendment to the NADC provide for a definition of halo illuminated
signage and amend Section 9.6.3 to allow the defined halo illuminated signage within the
DTMU1 & DTMU2 districts with certain conditions
The proposal would amend the Development Code to provide a definition of halo-illuminated
signage and provide for their use in the DTMU1 & DTMU2 districts.
Staff recommendation for additional definition:
Halo signs are a form of internal sign illumination in which neon tubing, LED, or similar lights
are mounted within the sign or individual letter to illuminate the mounting surface (rear), causing
a halo of light around the sign or individual letter. Lighting is not allowed to project toward the
front of the sign and must not be below 4,000 k or exceed 6,000 k.
Staff recommendation for text amendment:
Section 9.6.3
b. Signs shall not be internally illuminated except by halo illumination with the following
conditions:
1. The internal illumination will be white or soft white with a temperature of not less than
4,000 k or more than 6,000 k; and
2. The signage is not allowed to change colors or temperatures to give the appearance of
changing.
The Planning Commission may include additional conditions such as:
1. Hours of illumination; and
2. Mounting and Design Standard, such as:
a. Signs must be individually mounted letters or logos. Cabinet, box, or raceway-
mounted signs are prohibited.
b. Signs must be installed 1 to 2 inches from the building façade to allow for proper
halo projection.
ATTACHMENT #7 - P&D INFORMATION Page 4 of 5
Project Staff Report
RZT25-003 – Text Amendment – Halo Illuminated Signs
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: September 17, 2025
Page 5 of 5
c. Acceptable finishes include brushed aluminum, bronze, matte black, or similar
non-reflective, historically compatible materials.
d. Plastic faces or highly reflective surfaces are prohibited.
SECTION 7: ATTACHMENTS
1. Application Documents
2. Current Development Code, applicable pages
3. Draft Revised Development Code, applicable pages
4. Memo #25-019
5 Memo #25-30
ATTACHMENT #7 - P&D INFORMATION Page 5 of 5
Neon vs. Halo-Illuminated Signage
Halo signs are a form of internal sign illumination in
which neon tubing, LED, or similar lights are mounted
within the sign or individual letter to illuminate the
mounting surface (rear), causing a halo of light around
the sign or individual letter. Lighting is not allowed to
project toward the front of the sign and must not be
below 4,000 k or exceed 6,000 k.
Neon signs are illuminated displays made from
glass tubes filled with a specific gas, such as
neon or argon, that emits light when an electric
current passes through it.
ATTACHMENT #7 - Additional Information Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-18
AMENDING TABLE 5.1, USE TABLE, RELATED TO SELF-STORAGE/MINI
WAREHOUSES OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE 5 OF
CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF
ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-32, 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, during the May 21, 2025 meeting of the North Augusta Planning Commission
requested staff to provide information at the next meeting concerning what additional restrictions
can be place on the location of mini-warehouses and self-storage facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission discussed further regulations on self-storage/mini
warehouses at their July 16, 2025 and August 20, 2024; and
WHEREAS, during the August 20, 2025 meeting of the North Augusta Planning
Commission, the Commission requested that staff move forward with drafting a text amendment
for the Development Code to limit self-storage/mini warehouses to the Industrial, IND, zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a September 17, 2025,
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request to amend Table 5.1 to prohibit self-storage/mini
warehouses in the General Commercial, GC, and Thoroughfare Commercial, TC and to allow the
self-storage/mini warehouses use in the Industrial, IND, zoning district as a conditional use
complying with existing Section 5.5.18. The Planning Commission report has been provided to
City Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, 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.
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 2
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, Article 5 Table 5.1 be amended to prohibit
self-storage/mini warehouses in the General Commercial, GC, and Thoroughfare
Commercial, TC and to allow the self-storage/mini warehouses use in the Industrial,
IND, zoning district as a conditional use complying with existing Section 5.5.18 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.
A. The North Augusta Development Code Table 5.1 is amended to read:
1. Self-storage/mini warehousing is prohibited in the General Commercial (GC)
zoning district
2. Self-storage/mini warehousing is prohibited in the Thoroughfare Commercial
(TC) zoning district
3. Self-storage/mini warehousing is allowed as a conditional use in the Industrial
(IND) zoning district with conditions outlined in Section 5.5.18
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 CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 2
Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
RZT25-002Amend Table 5.1, Use Matrix, for MiniWarehouses/Self Storage Uses to be
prohibitedintheGeneralCommercial (GC)districtandThoroughfareCommercial district
and establish a Conditional Use for the Industrial (Ind) district
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: September 17, 2025
Section 1
Project Name Mini Warehouse/Self Storage Text Amendment
Applicant City of North Augusta
Proposed Text AmendmentA request from the North Augusta Planning Commission to
amend Table 5.1, Use Matrix, for MiniWarehouses/Self
Storage Uses to be prohibited in the General Commercial (GC)
district and Thoroughfare Commercial district and establish a
Conditional Use for the Industrial (Ind) district
Section 2: General Description
In December 2023, a new North Augusta Development Code (NADC) was adopted. Table 5.1,
Use Matrix,of the NADC allows Mini Warehouses/Self Storage Usesin the General
Commercial (GC) and Thoroughfare Commercial (TC) by Special Exception. The use is a
conditional use in the Industrial (Ind) district.
In their May 21, 2025meeting, the Planning Commission requested that staff bring information
concerning the Mini Warehouses/Self Storage Uses backfor discussion at then next meeting.
The Commission reviewed the information and discussed various options. At the August 20,
2025 meeting the Commission directed staff to prepare a text amendment for the next meeting to
only allow Mini Warehouses/Self Storage Uses in the Industrial (Ind) district.
Section 3: Planning Commission Consideration
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the request for a text amendment based on
the following provisions of the North Augusta Development Code:
17.4.1 Authority Under This Article. The Planning Commission (Commission) shall have all
the powers and duties as assigned by §6-29-340 of the South Carolina Local Government
Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act (Title 6) to be carried out in accordance with these
regulations as detailed in Article 17 and in the adopted Rules of Procedure for the Commission.
In addition, the Commission shall have any other power or duty as assigned by the City Council
in conformity with Title 6.
ATTACHMENT #8 - P&D INFORMATION Page 1 of 6
Project Staff Report
RZT25-002 Amend Table 5.1, Use Matrix, for Mini Warehouses/Self Storage Uses
Prepared by:Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date:September 17,2025
6-29-340 South Carolina Code of Laws. Functions, powers, and duties of local planning
commissions.
(B) In the discharge of its responsibilities, the local planning commission has the power and duty
to:
(2) prepare and recommend for adoption to the appropriate governing authority or authorities as
a means for implementing the plans and programs in its area:
(a) zoning ordinances to include zoning district maps and appropriate revisions thereof, as
provided in this chapter;
18.11 Rezoning and Text Amendments
This section applies to any application for an amendment to the text of this Chapter or for an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map, also known as a “rezoning.” Such amendments must be
submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation to City Council, who
may then vote to amend the Chapter or Official Zoning Map. Appropriate application forms for
text amendment or rezoning shall be provided by the Director of Planning or his designee. A pre-
application conference is recommended before the application is submitted to discuss the
procedures and requirements for the amendment request and identify the submittal requirements.
18.11.2 Text Amendment.
Any person, property owner, board, commission, department, or the City Council may apply for
a change in the zoning ordinance text. Such amendment may be initiated by filing an application
per the requirements of the City’s Administrative Manual with the Department. The application
shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the language of the proposed amendment to the
text of this Chapter and the justification for the proposed change.
18.11.3 Application Review.
The Department shall complete a review of the application and determine if the application is
complete. If the application is incomplete, it will be returned to the applicant. If the application
is complete, the Planning Director shall review the request and create a written recommendation
for Planning Commission and Council consideration. The Director may forward the request to
the Technical Review Committee for additional review and information.
8.11.4 Decision. The Director shall transmit the application for zoning amendment or rezoning to
the Planning Commission at its next regularly scheduled monthly meeting, provided the
complete application is submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to the meeting. The Planning
Commission shall approve or deny the zoning amendment in accordance with the procedures for
a legislative hearing as provided in the City’s Administrative Manual and the S.C. Code §6-29-
760.
1. The Planning Commission shall submit its recommendation to City Council within 30
calendar days after the initial hearing date (S.C. Code §6-29760(A). A majority vote is required
for the Planning Commission to approve, approve with conditions (if applicable), or deny a
rezoning or text amendment application.
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Project Staff Report
RZT25-002 Amend Table 5.1, Use Matrix, for Mini Warehouses/Self Storage Uses
Prepared by:Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date:September 17,2025
2. The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff on
each proposed rezoning and text amendment within 30 days of receipt of the Planning
Commission recommendation. The City Council must consider, but is not bound by, the
Planning Commission recommendation in making a final decision and may call for additional
information or public hearing(s).
3. No challenge to the adequacy of notice or to the validity of a rezoning or text amendment may
be made 60 days after the decision of the City Council if there has been substantial compliance
with the notice requirements of this section, with the established procedures of the City Council
and Planning Commission, and with S.C. Code §6-29.
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the proposed text changes and provide a
recommendation of approval or denial, which will be forwarded to the City Council. Section
18.11 does not require additional standards for analysis to address in this staff report.
Section 4: Public notice
A public notice of the text amendment request and scheduled date of the Planning Commission
public hearing was published in the North Augusta Star and on the City’s website
www.northaugustasc.gov on August 27, 2025.
Section 5: History
The North Augusta Development Code that was adopted by City Council December 17, 2007,
effective January 1, 2008 was repealed and replaced by the North Augusta Development Code
adopted by City Council on December 18, 2023. The 2023 Development Code is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2022. Public comments were solicited through formal public
hearing and informal communication throughout the multiyear development of the code.
The North Augusta Planning Commission recommended approval of a draft Development Code
and referred to City council on June 6, 2023. City Council, in accordance with Section 6-29-760
of the South Carolina Code of Laws held a public hearing on September 11, 2023. Based on
information from the public hearing the Development Code draft was referred back to the
Planning Commission for further recommendations.
At the October 18, 2023 Planning Commission meeting the Commission heard public input and
reviewed issues that were heard in Council’s public hearing. At the November 15, 2023 meeting
of the Planning Commission, the Commission recommended a revised draft for adoption by City
Council. City Council adopted this draft at their December 18, 2023 meeting.
Section 6: Summary of Changes and Proposed Amendments
The proposal would amend Table 5.1, Use Matrix, to prohibit Mini Warehouses/Self Storage in
the General Commercial (GC) and Throughfare Commercial (TC) and require that it complies
with the conditional use requirements of §5.5.18 in the Industrial (Ind) district.
Applicant Request:
ATTACHMENT #8 - P&D INFORMATION Page 3 of 6
Project Staff Report
RZT25-002 Amend Table 5.1, Use Matrix, for Mini Warehouses/Self Storage Uses
Prepared by:Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date:September 17,2025
Applicant requests a text amendment to theNADC Table 5.1, Use Matrix to prohibit Mini
Warehouses/Self Storage in the General Commercial (GC) and Throughfare Commercial (TC)
and require that it complies with the conditional use requirements of §5.5.18 in the Industrial
(Ind) district.
ATTACHMENT #8 - P&D INFORMATION Page 4 of 6
ATTACHMENT #8 - P&D INFORMATION Page 5 of 6
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Page 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
AMENDING THE BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO UPDATE
THE CLASS SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY ACT 176 OF 2020
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta (the “Municipality”) is authorized by S.C. Code
Section 5-7-30 and Title 6, Chapter 1, Article 3 to impose a business license tax on gross income;
WHEREAS, by Act No. 176 of 2020, known as the South Carolina Business License Tax
Standardization Act and codified at S.C. Code Sections 6-1-400 to -420 (the “Standardization
Act”), the South Carolina General Assembly imposed additional requirements and conditions on
the administration of business license taxes;
WHEREAS, the Standardization Act requires that by December thirty-first of every odd
year, each municipality levying a business license tax must adopt, by ordinance, the latest
Standardized Business License Class Schedule as recommended by the Municipal Association of
South Carolina (the “Association”) and adopted by the Director of the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs
Office;
WHEREAS, following the enactment of the Standardization Act, the Municipality enacted
Ordinance No. 2023-24 on November 6, 2023, in order to comply with the requirements of the
Standardization Act (the “Current Business License Ordinance”);
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta Council of the Municipality (the “Council”) now
wishes to amend the Current Business License Ordinance to adopt the latest Standardized Business
License Class Schedule, as required by the Standardization Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of North
Augusta, as follows:
SECTION 1. Amendments to Appendix B. Appendix B to the Current Business License
Ordinance, the “Business License Class Schedule,” is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Classes 1 through 8 in Appendix B to the Current Business License Ordinance, the
“Business License Class Schedule,” are hereby amended and restated as set forth
on the attached Exhibit A.
(b) Class 9 in Appendix B to the Current Business License Ordinance, the “Business
License Class Schedule,” shall remain in full force and effect as set forth in the
Current Business License Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Repealer, Effective Date. All ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed. This ordinance shall be effective with respect to the business license year beginning on
May 1, 2026.
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 3
Page 2
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER,
2025.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 2 of 3
Page 3
Exhibit A: Amendment to Classes 1 – 8 in Appendix B of the
Current Business License Ordinance
APPENDIX B
Classes 1 – 8: Business License Class Schedule by NAICS Codes
NAICS
Sector/Subsector Industry Sector Class
11 Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing 1
21 Mining 3
22 Utilities 1
31 - 33 Manufacturing 3
42 Wholesale trade 1
44 - 45 Retail trade 1
48 - 49 Transportation and warehousing 2
51 Information 4
52 Finance and insurance 7
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 6
54 Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
55 Management of companies 7
56 Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
61 Educational services 3
62 Health care and social assistance 3
71 Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3
721 Accommodation 1
722 Food services and drinking places 2
81 Other services 3
Class 8 Subclasses
23 Construction 8.1
482 Rail Transportation 8.2
517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers 8.3
517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) 8.3
517122 Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services 8.3
5241 Insurance Carriers 8.4
5242 Insurance Brokers for non-admitted Insurance Carriers 8.4
713120 Amusement Parks and Arcades 8.51
713290 Nonpayout Amusement Machines 8.52
713990 All Other Amusement and Recreational Industries ( pool tables) 8.6
2025 Class Schedule is based on a three-year average (2019 - 2021) of IRS statistical data.
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-20
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO
DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. FOR PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES
WHEREAS, Dominion Energy has indicated to the City its intent to install an
underground pipe line to improve natural gas service reliability to its customers; and
WHEREAS, as part of the construction, Dominion Energy has requested that the
City grant to it an easement upon and across City property that would allow for the placement of
equipment necessary for the provision of such natural gas service; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed this matter, to include the
proposed Deed of Easement and find that it is in the best interest of the citizens of North Augusta
that such easement be granted.
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 City grant to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. a permanent easement
upon a 0.07 acre portion of City property known as Tax Parcel Number 010-18-02-
008.
II. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the Deed of Easement and
any other documents necessary in order to complete this matter.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ____ DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2025.
First Reading:
Second Reading: Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Attest:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 1
Easement # 907072
INDENTURE, made this _________ day of ____________________, 2025 by and between City of North Augusta of the State of South Carolina, hereinafter called “Grantor” (whether singular or plural), and the DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., a South Carolina corporation, having its principal office in Cayce, South Carolina, hereinafter called “Grantee”. WITNESSETH: That, in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) received from Grantee and the additional consideration hereinafter set forth, Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, its successors and assigns, a right of way of the width of Thirty (30) feet for the purpose of laying, constructing, maintaining, operating, repairing, altering, replacing and removing pipe lines, together with valves, tieovers and appurtenant facilities, for the transportation of gas, oil petroleum products, or any other liquids, gases or substances which can be transported through a pipe line, the Grantee to have the right to select the route, under, upon, over, through and across
the lands of Grantor situate in the County of Aiken, State of South Carolina. Being a tract or lot of land containing 7.59 acres, more or less, and being the same lands conveyed to Grantor by deed of Lee H. Brandenburg and Eric Brandenburg, dated or recorded 09/21/1990 and filed in the Register of Deeds office for Aiken County in Deed Book 1200 at Page 286, Deed Book 1095 at Page 170 and Deed Book 2461 at Page 162 (the “Property”). The Right of Way granted as more fully shown on attached Exhibit “A” TMS: 010-18-02-008 Together with the right from time to time to redesign, rebuild or alter said pipe lines and to install such additional pipe lines, apparatus and equipment as Grantee may at any time deem necessary and the right to remove any pipe line or any part thereof, all within the above described right of way.
Together also with the right of ingress, egress, and access to and from the right of way across and upon the Property as may be necessary or convenient for purposes connected with said right of way. Together also with the right from time to time to remove or clear and keep clear such trees, underbrush, structures and other obstructions, upon said right of way and such trees (“danger trees”) beyond the same as in the judgment of Grantee may interfere with or endanger said lines or appurtenances when erected; provided that Grantee will pay to Grantor the fair market value of such danger trees at the time of cutting as determined by a registered professional forester, and the right of entry upon said lands of Grantor for all of the purposes aforesaid. All pipe shall be buried to such depth so that it will not interfere with the ordinary cultivation of said land. Provided, however, any damage to the property of Grantor (other than to property cleared or removed as hereinbefore provided)
caused by Grantee in the course of constructing, rebuilding or repairing said pipe line shall be borne by Grantee. Reserving, however, to Grantor the right to cultivate and use the ground within the limits of said right of way, provided that such use shall not interfere with or obstruct the rights herein granted, and provided further that no building or other structure shall be erected by the Grantor within the width of said right of way. And it is a condition of this grant that Grantee shall tender, and Grantor shall accept, Grantee’s check in the sum of Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($650). Should any liens and encumbrances exist, Grantee reserves the right at its discretion to pay all or any portion of the consideration for this agreement to the holders of any liens on the Property. Such payments to lien holders shall be part of the consideration for this agreement to the same effect as if made directly to the Grantor. The words “Grantor” and “Grantee” shall include their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case may be.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has duly executed this indenture the day and year first above written. WITNESS: [SIGNATURES TO FOLLOW]
ATTACHMENT #10 Deed of Easement Page 1 of 3
Easement # 907072
City of North Augusta _________________________________________________________ By: _____________________________________________________(SEAL) 1st Witness _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
2nd Witness Print Name ____________________________________________ Title ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) COUNTY OF Aiken ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, the undersigned Notary, and I do hereby certify that the within named _____________________________, of City of North Augusta personally appeared before me this day and that the above named acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument. Sworn to before me this ___________ day of ______________________, 2025 _________________________________________________________ Signature of Notary Public State of SC My commission expires: ______________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Print Name of Notary Public RIGHT OF WAY GRANT TO DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. Line: I-20 at Edgefield Rd County: Aiken R/W File Number: 27884 Grantor(s): City of North Augusta Return to: DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. c/o Paul Thompson 220 Operation Way, J29 Cayce, SC 29033
ATTACHMENT #10 Deed of Easement Page 2 of 3
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6014-6015 S 26'22'23" W 101.92' 006'20'51" 920.43' 101.97'
6016-6017 N 2623'49" E 98.28' 00619'28" 890.79' 98.33'
6017-6016 S 2623'49" W 98.28' 006'19'28" 890.79' 98.33'
6015-6018 S 32'15'30" W 87.16' 005'25'16" 921.55' 87.19' -
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NEW DESC R./W
: 0.07 ACRE
PT-PT BEARING DISTANCE
6014-6015 SEE CURVE TABLE
6015-6016 N 60'51'57" W 30.00'
6016-6017 SEE CURVE TABLE
6017-6014 S 6748'50" E 30.00'
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NOTE: PROPERTY LINES DEPICTED
ON THIS EXHIBIT DERIVED FROM
DEEDS AND PLATS OF RECORD
WITH TIES TO AVAIL4BLE PROPERTY
CORNERS AND OTHER EVIDENCE OF
POSSESSION BY FIELD SURVEY.
THIS EXHIBIT IS NOT A PROPERTY
BOUNDARY SURVEY. ALL
PROPERTY LINE LOCATIONS
SUBJECT TO FULL BOUNDARY
SURVEY OF THE DEPICTED PARCEL.
ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE S.C.
STATE GRID SCALE 0.999777173
(COMBINED REDUCTION FACTOR).
LEGEND
PROPERTY LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY
TEMPORARY WORKSPACE
SANITARY SEWER
P.O.B. POINT OF BEGINNING
7
HORIZONTAL DATUM: NAD83 (2011)
POINT NUMBER: 6014
SC GRID COORDINATES
NORTH: 630,851.91'
EAST: 1,713,626.08'
GEODETIC COORDINATES:
LATITUDE: N 033.56365964 (d)
LONGITUDE: W 081.94024384 (d)
POINT NUMBER: 6018
SC GRID COORDINATES
NORTH: 630,686.90'
EAST: 1,713,534.28'
GEODEtC COORDINATES:
LATITUDE: N 033.56320379 (d)
LONGITUDE: W 081.94054028 (d)
(6014) P.O.B.
NEW DESC R/W
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0.57 ACRE
PT-PT BEARING DISTANCE
6018-6019 N 52'15'02" W 94.23'
6019-6020 N 38'00'43" E 89.91'
6020-6021 N 3840'54" W 339.31'
6021-6022 N 51'19'06" E 40.00'
6022-6023 S 3840'54" E 293.24'
6023-6024 S 55'16'39" E 43.42'
6024-6025 N 66'09'50" E 38.54'
6025-6017 S 6748'50" E 10.56'
6017-6016 SEE CURVE TABLE
6016-6015 S 60'51'53" E 30.00'
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EASEMENT SURVEY FOR
DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
US HWY 25/1-20 GROWTH FEEDER MAIN
CROSSING PROPERTY OF
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, AIKEN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
JUNE 11, 2025
SCALE: 1 INCH = 50 FEET
0 50' 100' 150' 200' 250'
SURVEYED BY GLENN ASSOCIATES SURVEYING, INC.
P.O. BOX 12 JENKINSVILLE, S.C. 29065 telephone (803) 345-5297
/277
MARK E. MILLS; S.C.P.L.S. # 10779
I HEREBY STATE THAT TO THE BEST OF MY PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND
BELIEF, THE SURVEY SHOWN HEREON WAS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE MANUAL FOR SURVEYING IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND
MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CLASS "A" SURVEY AS SPECIFIED THEREIN.
DRAWING BY ADAM JANOWICZ
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LOCATION SKETCH
SCALE: 1 INCH = 1 MILE
GEODETIC AND SC STATE
GRID POINT DATA
EXHIBIT "A"
COMP. 16864 17105G-3
ATTACHMENT #10 Deed of Easement
Page 3 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT
FUNDS TO THE AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW PEER
SUPPORT SPECIALIST AND A LICENSED ADDICTION COUNSELOR DEDICATED FOR
NORTH AUGUSTA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE AIKEN COUNTY COMMISSION
ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE REGARDING SOUTH CAROLINA OPIOID
SETTLEMENT FUNDING
WHEREAS, On February 25, 2022, the National Prescription Opiate Litigation Plaintiffs’
Executive Committee (PEC) finalized settlements totaling $26 billion with three of the nation’s top
wholesale pharmaceutical drug distributors, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson, and opioid
manufacturer Johnson & Johnson.; and
WHEREAS, The South Carolina Opioid Recovery Act, approved by Governor Henry McMaster
on May 23, 2022, established the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) and the administration,
accountability, and operation of the Fund in accordance with the terms of the In re South Carolina Opioid
Litigation settlement agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is eligible for this funding; and
WHEREAS, The City of North Augusta is partnered with The Aiken Center in their mission to
promote hopeful, healthy living and freedom from substance misuse through prevention, treatment, and
recovery; and
WHEREAS, The Aiken Center has requested North Augusta SCORF funding in the amount of
$172,284.00 to provide funding for a new dedicated Peer Support Specialist for North Augusta in
accordance with the proposal as is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference;
and
WHEREAS, The Aiken County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse has proposed a
Memorandum of Understanding to the City regarding a partnership for implementing the Aiken County
South Carolina Opioid Settlement Funding which provides for responsibilities related to documentation,
financial tracking and reporting related to such funds; and
WHEREAS, The City Council following a review of such proposal has determined that it is in the
best interests of the City to enter into such Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that:
1. The Council authorizes the City Administrator to request $172,284.00 from the South Carolina
Opioid Recovery Fund.
2. The Council authorizes the City Administrator to disburse that $172,284.00 funding to the Aiken
Center for the purpose of establishing a new dedicated Peer Support Specialist and a licensed
addiction Counselor dedicated for the City of North Augusta, in accordance with Exhibit “A”.
3. The Council authorizes the City Administrator to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding
with the Aiken County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, such Memorandum attached
hereto, marked Exhibit “B” and incorporated by reference.
ATTACHMENT #11 Page 1 of 9
4. The Council authorizes the City Administrator to designate a City Representative to serve on the
Countywide Opioid Recovery Steering Committee organized by Aiken Center.
5. The Council authorizes the City Administrator to sign such other documents as required to carry
out the intent of this Resolution.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _______ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #11 Page 2 of 9
1105 GREGG HIGHWAY, AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA 29801 T. (803) 649-1900 WW.AIKENCENTER.ORG
Opioid Abatement and Recovery Proposal
Aiken Center and City of North Augusta
September 2025
Proposal: New dedicated Peer Support Specialist & Licensed Counselor with
advanced experience in addiction for North Augusta. In keeping with the Aiken
County Community Action Plan for the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund
(SCORF), the City of North Augusta will submit an application for designated funds
before the October 17, 2025 deadline. The plan would be for the City to enter into an
MOU with Aiken Center to provide a dedicated North Augusta Certified Peer Support
Specialist (CPSS) and Licensed Counselor with advanced experience in addiction
(LC). The CPSS and LC will provide services benefiting North Augusta residents
and families impacted by drug misuse and addictions. To reach high-risk North
Augusta residents and provide maximum outreach and opioid abatement impact, the
CPSS and LC will primarily be embedded within the North Augusta Department of
Social Services (DSS) office; the Hartzog Center of Aiken Barnwell Mental Health
(ABMHC) on Martintown Road; and will work in concert with the SCORF-funded
North Augusta Public Safety outreach team. DSS and ABMHC leaders have
approved this concept plan and will provide space in their North Augusta offices.
Funding: All expenses will come from the SCORF pharmaceutical opioid
settlement—not taxpayer dollars. North Augusta City Council and staff will evaluate
the program performance and efficacy, and may or may not choose to continue the
partnership project after the first year.
Timeline: The SCORF Board will review the application from the City of North
Augusta this fall after the October submission, and upon approval, will send the
funds to the City for project launch January 2026. Under the MOU, Aiken Center will
provide all required program reports and deliverables to the City and will invoice
expenses per an approved budget.
A Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) is someone in recovery from an
addiction who uses that first-hand experience toward helping others in their
individualized recovery journey. Services by a CPSS include but are not limited to:
• Coaching and peer-to-peer support by providing encouragement and helping
individuals identify and overcome barriers to recovery;
• Sharing practical knowledge and strategies for understanding addiction and
how to navigate into sustained recovery;
• Assisting with finding resources, often including sober-living housing, local
support groups, and links to job training and practical life support;
• Bridging to other needed resources including both outpatient and sometimes
inpatient treatment.
Exhibit "A"ATTACHMENT #11 Page 3 of 9
A Licensed counselor with advanced experience in addiction (LC) is a masters-
level trained professional who provides clinical treatment to individuals navigating
substance use challenges. Services by a LC include but are not limited to:
• Conducting comprehensive assessments to understand the individual's
substance use history, mental health status, and recovery goals;
• Developing personalized treatment plans that may include individual, group, or
family counseling sessions;
• Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and trauma-
informed care;
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care,
including referrals to medical, psychiatric, or residential treatment services
when needed.
Why partner with Aiken Center for these services for North Augusta residents?
• Subject matter expertise. Aiken Center is Aiken County’s Alcohol and Other
Drug Services Commission—also known as the ‘county authority’--with a 50-
year record of providing substance use services across the continuum of
prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery support;
• Reach-back team support. The CPSS & LC hired by Aiken Center will have
a team backing them up, including four additional CPSS staff members and,
importantly, a team of seven clinical counselors who stand ready to provide
the often-needed treatment services;
• Recovery Capital Resources. The thirty-person staff of Aiken Center
continues to engage and strengthen a network of partners and resources to
address family barriers to recovery from substance use disorders.
Budget:
Certified Peer Support FTE
Salary One
FTE
$42,000
Fringe $16,800
Training, materials, and
mileage
$4,000
Laptop, printer, supplies and
EHR access
$3,300
Clinical Supervision $4,080
Admin Supervision and
support
$3,509
Sub-Total $73,689
Exhibit "A"ATTACHMENT #11 Page 4 of 9
Licensed Counselor with
advanced experience in
addiction FTE
Salary One
FTE
$61,000
Fringe $24,400
Training, materials, and
mileage
$5,000
Laptop, printer, supplies and
EHR access
$3,500
Admin Supervision and
support
$4,645
Sub-Total $98,595
Total: $172,284
Margaret M. Key
Aiken Center
Exhibit "A"ATTACHMENT #11 Page 5 of 9
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between the City of North Augusta and the Aiken County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
(Aiken Center)
Regarding the South Carolina Opioid Settlement Funding Partnership (SCORF)
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into this ___ day of ____________, 2025, by
and between:
The City of North Augusta, a municipal government organized under the laws of the State of South
Carolina, hereinafter referred to as “City,”
and
Aiken Center, a public agency and subject matter expert in substance use prevention, treatment, and
recovery support.
WHEREAS, the State of South Carolina is distributing opioid settlement funds to cities and counties as
part of the national opioid litigation settlement; and
WHEREAS, the City has received and will receive funds from this settlement to address the opioid crisis
in the community; and
WHEREAS, Aiken Center possesses the legal standing, expertise and capacity to effectively assist in
planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services aligned with evidence-based strategies
for opioid misuse prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support; and
WHEREAS, the City and Aiken Center have jointly, and with other local partners, developed an Aiken
County SCORF Community Action Plan outlining targeted strategies and anticipated outcomes to
address the impact of opioids in the community; and
WHEREAS, both parties are committed to using the opioid settlement funds in accordance with the
terms of the settlement and applicable guidelines, and to maximize the benefit of these resources for
the residents of North Augusta;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Aiken Center agree to enter into this MOU and agree to the following
terms:
I. Purpose
The purpose of this MOU is to formalize the partnership between the City and Aiken Center to
implement the jointly developed Aiken County SCORF Community Action Plan and ensure the
responsible and effective use of South Carolina Opioid Settlement funds.
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II. Roles and Responsibilities
A. Responsibilities of the City:
1. Receive and manage the disbursement of settlement funds in compliance with State and
settlement guidelines;
2. Serve as fiscal agent for the partnership and ensure timely payment and reporting as required;
3. Collaborate with Aiken Center to implement programs and activities outlined in the Community
Action Plan;
4. Maintain transparency through proper documentation, financial tracking, and reporting;
5. Appoint a City representative to the county-wide Opioid Recovery Steering Committee
organized by Aiken Center to meet quarterly, with the purpose of ongoing needs analysis and to
provide ongoing recommendations for updates to the Community Action Plan for opioid
abatement and prevention.
B. Responsibilities of Aiken Center:
1. Serve as the subject matter expert and lead partner in the design and implementation of opioid-
related programs;
2. Execute services, interventions, and evaluations in alignment with the approved Community
Action Plan;
3. Provide the City with data, progress reports, and outcome measurements as required;
4. Assist with reporting obligations to ensure compliance with State and settlement requirements;
5. Maintain transparency through proper documentation, financial tracking, and reporting;
6. Convene a county-wide Opioid Recovery Steering Committee to meet quarterly and guide
effective use of SCORF funds through ongoing needs analysis and updated recommendations
for the Community Action Plan on opioid abatement and prevention.
III. Term
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This MOU shall become effective upon the date of the last signature below and shall remain in effect
for a period of three (3) years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions below. The
parties may extend this agreement by mutual written consent.
IV. Termination
This MOU may be terminated by either party upon sixty (60) days' written notice. In the event of
termination, the parties shall cooperate to ensure an orderly wind-down of activities and proper use of
remaining funds.
V. Non-Binding Agreement
This MOU is intended to reflect the mutual understanding and goodwill of the parties and does not
create any legally binding obligations. The parties agree to act in good faith in carrying out the intent of
this partnership.
VI. Amendments
This MOU may be amended only by mutual written agreement of the parties.
VII. Points of Contact
For the City:
Name: ______________________________
Title: ______________________________
Phone/Email: ______________________________
For the Aiken Center:
Name: ______________________________
Title: ______________________________
Phone/Email: ______________________________
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of the date
first written above.
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City of North Augusta Aiken Center
By: ____________________________
By:_____________________________
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
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