102025 Council Mtg Discussion Items with AttachmentsDISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
OCTOBER 20, 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 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of October 20, 2025
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Red Ribbon Week – October 23 - 31, 2025
b. Citizen Commendation
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a and 5b for a copy of the proclamations.
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL:
a. Employee of the Quarter – July, August, and September 2025 – Nathaniel Beck
Mayor Williams will recognize the above personnel.
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-13 Adopting Procedures for the Imposition,
Calculation, Collection, Expenditure and Administration of Impact Fees to be Imposed on New
Development; Providing a Purpose and Intent; Providing Definitions; Providing General Provisions and
Applicability; Providing for the Establishment of Impact Fee Accounts; Providing for the Appropriation
of Impact Fee Funds; Providing for Refunds; Providing for Appeals; Providing for Conflict; Providing for
Severability; and Providing an Effective Date – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Adopting Procedures for the
Imposition, Calculation, Collection, Expenditure and Administration of Impact Fees to be Imposed on New
Development; Providing a Purpose and Intent; Providing Definitions; Providing General Provisions and
Applicability; Providing for the Establishment of Impact Fee Accounts; Providing for the Appropriation of
Impact Fee Funds; Providing for Refunds; Providing for Appeals; Providing for Conflict; Providing for
Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-14 Establishment of Impact Fee Charges–
Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the Establishment of Impact Fee
Charges.
Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 9. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-15 To Amend Section 2-16 of the North
Augusta City Code Regarding Impact Fees for Properties with Utilities Provided Through Annexation
Agreements – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve to Amend Section 2-16 of the
North Augusta City Code Regarding Impact Fees for Properties with Utilities Provided Through Annexation
Agreements.
Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 10. 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 – Second 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 #10 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 11. 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 – Second 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 #11 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 12. 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 – Second 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 #12 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 13. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS: Ordinance No. 2025-20 Granting an Easement to Dominion
Energy South Carolina, Inc. for Placement of Facilities – Second 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 #13 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 14. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-21 Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Containing Estimates
of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for the Budget
Year Beginning January 1, 2026, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the Budget of the City of North
Augusta for Such Budget Year – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year
2026 Containing Estimates of Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, for the Budget Year Beginning January 1, 2026, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the
Budget of the City of North Augusta for Such Budget Year.
Please see ATTACHMENT #14 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 15. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-22 Levying the Annual Tax on Property in the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2026, and Ending December 31, 2026
– First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Levying the Annual Tax on
Property in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2026, and
Ending December 31, 2026.
Please see ATTACHMENT #15 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 16. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-23 Establishing Water Service Charges by Revising Section 14-
25, Titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Establishing Water Service
Charges by Revising Section 14-25, Titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally," of the City Code of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina.
Please see ATTACHMENT #16 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 17. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-24 Establishing Wastewater Service Charges by Revising Section
14-68, Titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," of the City Code of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Establishing Wastewater Service
Charges by Revising Section 14-68, Titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," of the City
Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina.
Please see ATTACHMENT #17 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 18. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-25 Amending Article IV, Section 14-123 Titled “Sanitation
Services Fees” of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Amending Article IV, Section 14-
123 Titled “Sanitation Services Fees” of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina.
Please see ATTACHMENT #18 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 19. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2025-26 Designating a High Enforcement Tow-Away Zone
in Riverside Village – First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Designating a High Enforcement
Tow-Away Zone in Riverside Village.
Please see ATTACHMENT #19 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 20. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2025-27 Revoking Section 10-2 of the Current Code of Laws
for the City of North Augusta and Replacing such Section in its Entirety. Specifically, the Amendment
will Change the General Election Date for the City to Correspond to the Federal General Election Date –
First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Revoking Section 10-2 of the
Current Code of Laws for the City of North Augusta and Replacing such Section in its Entirety. Specifically,
the Amendment will Change the General Election Date for the City to Correspond to the Federal General
Election Date.
Please see ATTACHMENT #20 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 21. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2025-34 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter
into a Contract with Kenrick’s Construction Company for the Living History Park Restoration Project
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the City of North
Augusta to Enter into a Contract with Kenrick’s Construction Company for the Living History Park
Restoration Project.
Please see ATTACHMENT #21 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, alcohol and drug abuse affect individuals, families, and communities across the
nation; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified efforts by community members be launched to
prevent drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to
drug-free lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated in communities across the nation on October
23-31; and
WHEREAS, businesses, government, law enforcement, media, health care providers, religious
institutions, schools, and other community-based organizations will demonstrate their
commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing red ribbons and participating in drug
prevention activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta further commits its resources to ensure the success of Red
Ribbon Week.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim the week October 23 – October 31, 2025, as
RED RIBBON WEEK
in the City of North Augusta and I urge all citizens to participate in drug prevention education
activities, not only during Red Ribbon Week, but also throughout the year, making a visible
statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free lifestyle.
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 20th day of October, 2025.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Friday, August 29, 2025 City of North Augusta Public Safety officer Nick Lebby
observed an emergency situation on West Five Notch Road just past Pisgah Road, North Augusta
in which a vehicle had just been involved in an accident with one of the vehicles off of the roadway
partially overturned in a creek; and
WHEREAS, you rode up on the scene at the same time as PSO Lebby where both of you observed
a vehicle off of the roadway partially overturned in a creek with water entering the cab area of the
vehicle; and
WHEREAS, you recognized the urgency of the situation and risked your life by entering the water
with PSO Lebby where you were able to free both patients from where they were still inside the
vehicle; and
WHEREAS, you were able to assist in getting both patients up the hill from the creek to the
awaiting ambulance so that they could be taken to a local hospital to insure they received
immediate medical attention and care; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is blessed to have such a thoughtful, caring, and
compassionate citizen who was not afraid to risk life and limb to come to the aid of a citizen.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, on behalf of the citizens of the City of North Augusta
with sincere and heartfelt gratitude do hereby recognize and honor
Ricky Ayers
and call upon all citizens of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina to express their
appreciation to Mr. Ayers for his selfless act of heroism.
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 twentieth day of October, 2025.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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ORDINANCE 2025-13
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE IMPOSITION, CALCULATION,
COLLECTION, EXPENDITURE AND ADMINISTRATION OF IMPACT FEES TO BE IMPOSED
ON NEW DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING GENERAL PROVISIONS AND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF IMPACT FEE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF
IMPACT FEE FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR REFUNDS; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and impose impact fees on new development to
finance public facilities necessitated by such development; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2022-06 updating the 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has studied the necessity for and implications of the adoption of impact fees
for various public facilities; and
Whereas, on October 16, 2023 City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-39 directing the Planning
Commission to prepare a Capital Improvement Plan and conduct studies required for the adoption of a
Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fee; and
Whereas, at the Planning Commissions regular meeting of February 19, 2025 the Planning
Commission held a public hearing for consideration of the Capital Improvement Plan and Impact Fee. A
public notice of the hearing was published in the Augusta Chronicle on January 29, 2025. After hearing
comments from the public, the Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend adoption of a Capital
Improvement Plan and Impact Fees for Transportation, Water, Sewer, Storm Water, and Parks and
Recreation to City Council; and
Whereas, on September 8, 2025, City Council held a public hearing for the Capital Improvement
Plan in accordance with Section 6-1-960 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The said notice was published
in both the Aiken Standard and the North Augusta Star on July 23, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed a Housing Affordability Analysis to determine the impact on
the availability of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that most impact fees will have certain
common characteristics and, therefore, will benefit from the adoption and use of a uniform procedure for
the imposition, calculation, collection, expenditure, and administration of impact fees; and
WHEREAS, the use of uniform procedures, to the extent possible, will be more efficient and
expedient for both the City and development applicants than separate procedures for each impact fee; and
WHEREAS, the use of uniform procedures will simplify the implementation and administration of
impact fees; and
WHEREAS, the use of uniform procedures will best ensure that impact fees are "earmarked" and
expended for the public facilities for which they are imposed and collected; and
WHEREAS, all monies collected from impact fees shall be deposited in interest-bearing accounts
which clearly identify the category, account, fund, and public facility for which such fee was imposed; and
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WHEREAS, each such category, fund, or account shall be accounted for separately; and
WHEREAS, any interest or other income earned on monies deposited in the interest-bearing
accounts shall be credited to the account; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that impact fees are appropriate for funding public
facilities, whether provided by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the following impact fee procedures and
requirements are set forth and are applicable to new development, as set forth herein:
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SECTION I. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purposes and intent of the Impact Fee Procedures are to:
A. Establish uniform procedures for the imposition, calculation, collection, expenditure, and
administration of impact fees imposed on new development;
B. Implement the goals, objectives and policies of the North Augusta Comprehensive Plan relating to
assuring that new development contributes its fair share towards the costs of public facilities
reasonably necessitated by such new development;
C. Ensure that new development is benefitted by the provision of the public facilities funded, in whole
or in part by the impact fees;
D. Ensure that all applicable legal standards and criteria are properly incorporated in these procedures.
SECTION II. DEFINITIONS
The words or phrases used in this Ordinance shall have the meaning prescribed in the current North Augusta
Code except as otherwise indicated in this section. To the extent that the definitions of words, terms or
phrases as prescribed in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920, as amended, conflict with the definition of words,
terms or phrases as defined in this Ordinance or other City ordinances, the former shall control:
A. Appropriation or to Appropriate: An action by the City Council or the applicable service provider
to identify specific public facilities for which impact fee funds may be utilized. Appropriation shall
include, but shall not necessarily be limited to: inclusion of a public facility in the capital
improvements plan for the particular impact fee prepared in accordance with S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec.
6-1-910, et seq., as amended, The South Carolina Development Impact Fee Act; execution of a
contract or other legal encumbrance for construction of a public facility using impact fee funds in
whole or in part; and actual expenditure of impact fee funds through payments made from an impact
fee account for public facilities in the capital improvements plan
B. Capital Improvements: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(2), as amended
( … improvements with a useful life of five years or more, by new construction or other action,
which increase or increased the service capacity of the public facility.)
C. Capital Improvements Plan: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(2), as
amended ( … a plan that identifies capital improvements for which impact fees may be used as a
funding source.)
D. Developer: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(5), as amended ( … an
individual, corporation, partnership, or other entity undertaking development.)
E. Development: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(6), as amended ( …
construction or installation of a new building or structure, or a change in use of a building or
structure, any of which creates additional demand and need for public facilities. A building or
structure shall include but not be limited to, modular buildings and manufactured housing.
“Development” does not include alterations made to existing single-family homes.)
F. Development Impact Fee or Impact Fee: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-
920(8), as amended.
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G. Director: The Planning and Development Director or a designee.
H. District or Impact Fee District: The geographic area of the City which serves as the service area
within which particular impact fees are collected, appropriated, and expended for public facility
system improvements that are identified in the capital improvement plan for the public facility shall
include the entirety of the City of North Augusta including any annexed property subsequent to
adoption of this ordinance
I. Feepayor: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(10), as amended (…the
individual or legal entity that pays or is required to pay a development impact fee.)
J. Governmental Entity: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(11), as amended.
(…a county, as provided in Chapter 9, Title 4, and a municipality, as defined in Section 5-1-20)
K. Impact Fee District Map: The map(s) defining the geographical extent of the impact fee districts
and subdistricts for each adopted impact fee, as may be necessary is shown in Attachment “A” of
this ordinance and shall be extended to include any annexation of property subsequent to the
adoption of this ordnance.
L. Level of Service: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(14), as amended
(…a measure of the relationship between service capacity and service demand for public facilities.)
M. Multiple Uses: A new development consisting of both residential and non-residential uses or one
(1) or more different types of non-residential uses on the same site or part of the same new
development.
N. Proportionate Share: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(17), as amended
(that portion of the costs of system improvements determined pursuant to Section 6-1-990 which
reasonably relates to the service demands and needs of the project.)
O. Public Facilities: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(18), as amended. (…
P. Retiree Housing: A dwelling unit which constitutes "housing for older persons" as defined in the
Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3607(b)(2) and 24 C.F.R. § 100.303, as amended), or a home which
is otherwise restricted for occupancy through codes, covenants, or binding restrictions by persons
of at least sixty-two ( 62) years of age, provided however, that "Retiree Housing" does not include
any dwelling unit for which the codes, covenants, or restrictions have been invalidated by any court
of competent jurisdiction.
Q. Service Area: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(19), as amended
(…based on sound planning or engineering principles, or both, a defined geographic area in which
specific public facilities provide service to development within the area defined. …)
R. Service Unit: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(20), as amended (… a
standardized measure of consumption, use, generation, or discharge attributable to an individual
unit of development calculated in accordance with generally accepted engineering or planning
standards for a particular category of capital improvements.)
S. Successor in Interest: A person who gains a fee simple interest in land for which an impact fee is
paid or an offset is approved pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance.
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T. System Improvements: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(21), as
amended (… capital improvements to public facilities which are designed to provide service to a
service area.)
U. System Improvements Costs: Has the meaning established in S.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 6-1-920(22), as
amended,
V. Very Low Income Housing - a dwelling unit which will be sold exclusively to owners or rented
exclusively to lessees earning not more than fifty percent (50%) of the median household income
in North Augusta. Median household income shall be based upon the most recent data available
from the United States Bureau of the Census as of the date of the application for a building permit.
SECTION III. GENERAL PROVISIONS; APPLICABILITY
A. Term. These Procedures shall remain in effect unless and until repealed, amended or modified by
the City Council in accordance with applicable State law and City ordinances and resolutions.
B. Annual Review.
1. At least once every year not later than January 1st and prior to City Council adoption of the
Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Program, the City Administrator or a designee shall
coordinate the preparation and submission of a report on the subject of impact fees.
2. The report shall include the following:
a. recommendations on amendments, if appropriate, to these procedures or to specific
ordinances adopting impact fees for particular public facilities;
b. proposed changes to the North Augusta Comprehensive Plan and/ or an applicable Capital
Improvements Program, or the capital improvement plan for the particular public facility,
including the identification of public facility system improvements anticipated to be funded
wholly or partially with impact fees;
c. proposed changes to the boundaries of impact fee districts or subdistricts, as appropriate;
d. proposed changes to impact fee schedules as set forth in the ordinances imposing and
setting specific impact fees;
e. proposed changes to level of service standards;
f. proposed changes in the impact fee calculation methodology;
g. other data, analysis, or recommendations as the City Administrator or a designee may deem
appropriate, or as may be requested by the City Council.
3. Submission of Impact Fee Annual Report and City Council Action. The City Administrator or
a designee shall submit the Impact Fee Annual Report to the City Council, which shall receive
the Report and take such actions as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to requesting
additional data or analyses and holding public workshops and/or public hearings.
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C. Affected Area.
1. Impact Fee Districts. Impact fees may be imposed on new development in North Augusta for
particular public facilities authorized by state law. The particular impact fees will include the
entirety of the City of North Augusta and any land annexed subsequent to adoption of the
ordinance.
2. Identification. The affected area, including Impact Fee Districts, or subdistricts if applicable
shall be described and/or listed in the applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances.
D. Type of Development Affected. These Procedures shall apply to all new development as defined
in this Ordinance and as defined in the applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances.
E. Type of Development Not Affected. The requirements of this Ordinance and the applicable Fee-
Setting Ordinances shall not apply to:
1. Building Permits. New development for which a building permit has been issued prior to the
effective date of these Procedures, as amended.
2. Previous Payment of Impact Fees. New development for which impact fees have been paid in
full.
3. Public Facilities Provided by the State of South Carolina or the Federal Government. The
development of public facilities by the State of South Carolina or the Federal government.
4. No Net Increase in Dwelling Units. New residential development which does not add a new
dwelling unit.
5. No Net Increase in Nonresidential Square Footage. New nonresidential development which
does not add square footage of floor area.
6. Construction Trailer or Office during Construction. The placement of a construction trailer or
office on a lot during the period of construction on the lot.
7. Uses Accessory to Residential Uses. Adding uses that are typically accessory to residential
uses, such as a tennis club or clubhouse, unless it is clearly demonstrated that the use creates a
significant impact on the demand for a particular public facility.
8. Other Uses. A use, development, project, structure, building, fence, sign, or other activity
which does not result in an increase in the demand for a public facility system improvements
for which impact fees are imposed and collected in accordance with this Ordinance and the
applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances.
9. Spaces in Existing Mobile Home Parks existing prior to December 16, 1996. A mobile home
located on a space in a mobile home park or court pursuant to an existing site plan or Planned
Urban Development (PUD) District in which mobile homes are listed as part of the regulations
applying to that district, which site plan or PUD District was approved on or before December
16, 1996, or for a mobile home park or court existing on or before July 7, 1986, pursuant to the
plans and specifications approved by the South Carolina Department of Health and
Environmental Control (DHEC) and for which a validly issued DHEC permit is in effect. This
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exemption shall not apply to spaces approved within or adjacent to a mobile home park or court
after December 16, 1996 .
10. Schools. A new elementary, middle, or high school.
11. New Volunteer Fire Department. A new volunteer Fire Department.
F. Waivers for Low Income Housing and Retiree Housing. Impact fees for Very Low Income Housing
and Retiree Housing may be waived by the City Council pursuant to Section VII, if the applicant:
(1) ensures the housing will maintain its eligibility as Very Low Income Housing or Retiree
Housing as defined in this Ordinance for at least thirty (30) years from the date of building permit
issuance; and (2) certifies each year thereafter, by the anniversary date of building permit issuance,
that the housing still meets the requirement. If at any time during the 30-year period the housing is
converted to market-rate housing or the housing fails to comply with these eligibility requirements,
the waiver is automatically voided, and the owners of the development shall pay the impact fees in
effect on the date eligibility expires. (1)
G. Effect of Payment of Impact Fees on Other Applicable City Land Development Regulations
1. The payment of impact fees shall not entitle the applicant to a development permit unless all
other applicable requirements, standards, and conditions of approval have been met. Such other
requirements, standards, and conditions of approval are independent of the requirement for
payment of impact fees.
2. Neither these Procedures or the applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances shall affect, in any manner,
the use of property, density/intensity of development, design and improvement standards or
other applicable standards or requirements of the North Augusta Land Development
Regulations.
H. Amendments. 'This Ordinance, and any applicable Fee-Setting Ordinances for any particular public
facilities may be amended from time to time by the City Council,
SECTION IV. PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSITION, CALCULATION AND COLLECTION OF
IMPACT FEES
A. In General. An applicant shall be notified by the City of the applicable impact fee requirements at
the time of application for a building permit, and calculated and paid prior to issuance of a building
permit.
B. Calculation.
1. Upon receipt of an application for a building permit, the Director shall determine (a) whether
it is a residential or nonresidential use; (b) the specific category (type) of residential or
nonresidential development, if applicable; ( c) if residential, the number of new dwelling units;
( d) if non-residential, the number of new or additional square feet of floor area and the
proposed use; and ( e) the Impact Fee District( s) in which the new development is located.
After making these determinations, the Director shall calculate the impact fees due. If the
applicant has requested an offset pursuant to Section 4.(c), the offset shall be calculated and
subtracted from the impact fees due.
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2. If the type of land use proposed for new development is not expressly listed in the specific Fee
Setting Impact Fee Ordinance, the Director shall (a) identify the most similar land use type
listed and calculate the impact fees based on the fees for that land use, or (b) identify the broader
land use category within which the specific land use would apply and calculate the impact fees
based on the impact fees for that land use category.
3. An applicant may request a non-binding estimate of impact fees due from the Director for a
particular new development at any time. The estimate may change depending on the time a
formal application for a building permit is submitted.
4. The calculation of impact fees due from a multiple-use new development shall be based upon
the fees due for each use.
5. The calculation of impact fees due from phased development shall be based upon the demand
generated by each specific use of the phase of the development.
C. Offsets.
1. Offsets against the amount of impact fees due from a new development may be provided by an
applicant for the dedication of land and/or the provision of public facility system improvements
that are identified in the capital improvement plan for the particular public facility if either (a)
the costs of such land or public facilities have been included in the capital improvement plan
for the public facility or the impact fee calculation methodology, or (b) the land dedicated is
determined by the Director to be a reasonable substitute for the cost of public facilities which
are included in the capital improvement plan and applicable impact fee calculation
methodology.
2. Applications for offsets shall be made on forms provided by the Director and shall be submitted
concurrent or prior to an application for building permit. The application for an offset shall be
accompanied by evidence establishing the eligibility of the applicant for the offset. The
Director shall calculate the applicable impact fees without the offset and then determine
whether an offset is due and, if so, the amount of the offset. The offset shall be applied against
the impact fees due. In no event shall an offset be granted in an amount exceeding the impact
fees due.
3. Offsets for dedication of land or provision of public facility system improvements that are
identified in the capital improvement plan shall be applicable only as to impact fees imposed
for the same types of public facilities. Even if the value of the dedication of land or provision
of a public facility exceeds the impact fees due for the type of public facility, the excess value
may not be transferred to impact fees calculated as due from the applicant for other types of
public facilities, nor may the excess value be transferred to other applicants or properties.
D. Collection
1. The Director shall collect all applicable impact fees prior to the issuance of a building permit
unless:
a. the applicant is determined to be entitled to a full offset; or
b. the applicant has been determined to be not subject to the payment of impact fees; or
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c. the applicant has taken an appeal pursuant to Section VI, and a bond or other surety in the
amount of the impact fee, as calculated by the Director, has been posted with the City.
SECTION V. ESTABLISHMENT OF IMPACT FEE ACCOUNTS; APPROPRIATION OF IMPACT
FEE FUNDS; AND REFUNDS
A. Impact Fee Accounts. An Impact Fee Account is established by the City for each public facility for
which impact fees are imposed. Such accounts shall clearly identify the category, account, or fund
for which the impact fees are imposed. Subaccounts may be established for individual Impact Fee
Districts and subdistricts. All impact fees collected by the City shall be deposited into the
appropriate Impact Fee Account or subaccount, which shall be interest bearing. All interest earned
or monies deposited to the accounts or subaccounts shall be credited to and be considered funds of
the account. The funds of each account shall not be commingled with other funds or revenues of
the City. The City shall establish and implement necessary accounting controls to ensure that the
impact fee funds are properly deposited, accounted for, and appropriated in accordance with these
Procedures, and any other applicable legal requirements.
B. Appropriation of Impact Fee Funds
1. In General. Impact fee funds may be appropriated for public facilities identified in the capital
improvement plan of the public facility and for the payment of principal, bonds, contracts, and
other obligations issued by or on behalf of the City or other applicable service providers to
finance such public facilities.
2. Restrictions on Appropriations. Impact fees shall be appropriated only (a) for the public facility
for which they were imposed, calculated, and collected and (b) within the Impact Fee District
or subdistrict where collected. They shall be appropriated and expended within three (3) years
of the date they were scheduled to be expended in the capital improvements plan. Impact fees
shall not be appropriated or expended for funding maintenance or repair of public facilities nor
for operational or personnel expenses associated with the provision of the public facility.
3. Appropriation of Impact Fee Funds Outside of District or Subdistrict Where Collected. Except
for public education facilities impact fees, impact fee funds may be appropriated for a public
facility located outside of the district or subdistrict where collected, if the demand for the public
facility is generated in whole or in part by the new development or if the public facility will
serve the new development.
C. Procedure for Appropriation of Impact Fee Funds.
1. The City shall each year identify public facility projects anticipated to be funded in whole or
in part with impact fees. The public facility recommendations shall be based upon the impact
fee annual review set forth in Section 3(b) and such other information as may be relevant, but
shall not be part of the annual budget and capital improvements programming process.
2. The recommendations shall be consistent with the provisions of these Procedures, the Fee
Setting Impact Fee Ordinance for the public facility, applicable legal requirements, and any
guidelines adopted by the City Council.
3. The City Council may include impact fee funded public facilities in the City's annual budget
and capital improvements program. If included, the description of the public facility shall
specify the nature of the public facility, the location of the public facility, the capacity to be
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added by the public facility, the service area of the public facility, the need/demand for the
public facility, and the anticipated timing of completion of the public facility
4. The City Council shall verify that adequate impact fee funds are or will be available from the
appropriate Impact Fee Accounts for the specific public facility.
D. Refunds
1. Eligibility for Refund.
a. Expiration or Revocation of Permit or Approval, or Demolition. An applicant or a
successor-in-interest who paid impact fees for new development for which an approval or
permit has expired or been revoked, or which is demolished with five years of payment of
the fee, is eligible to apply for a refund of impact fees paid.
b. Failure of City to Appropriate Impact Fee Funds Within Time Limit. The City shall notify
the owner of record of a development that has paid impact fees if the City has failed to
appropriate and expend the impact fees collected from the applicant within the time limits
established in Section 5.B.2, and the owner of record is eligible to apply for a refund of
impact fees paid. The accounting shall be based on a first-in, first out basis.
c. Reduction in Density or Intensity of New Development. An applicant or a successor- in-
interest who paid impact fees is eligible for a refund if the density or intensity of the
development for which the impact fees are paid is reduced after payment of the fees, and
the fees are not appropriated and expended.
2. Refund Application for Expiration or Revocation of Permit or Approval, or Demolition.
Applications for a refund due to expiration or revocation of a permit or approval, or demolition
of the development shall include: (a) evidence that the applicant is the property owner or the
duly designated agent of the property owner, (b) the amount of the impact fees paid and receipts
evidencing such payments, and (c) documentation evidencing the expiration or revocation of
the permit or approval, or demolition of the structure pursuant to a valid City issued demolition
permit. Failure to apply for the refund within sixty (60) days following expiration or revocation
of the permit or approval, or demolition of the building or structure shall constitute a waiver of
entitlement to a refund. No interest shall be paid by the City in calculating the amount of the
refunds.
3. Refund Application for Failure of City to Appropriate and Expend Funds. Applications for
refunds due to City failure to appropriate and expend fees collected from an applicant within
the time limits established in Sections 5.B.2. shall be initiated by the owner-of-record within
one hundred and twenty (120) days after the City has notified the owner of a right to a refund.
To receive the refund, the owner-of- record shall submit (a) evidence that the applicant is the
property owner or the duly designated agent of the property owner, and (b) the amount of the
impact fees paid and receipts evidencing the payments. Refunds shall include any interest
earned on the impact fees being refunded.
4. Refund Application Due to Reduction in Density or Intensity. Applications for refunds due to
a reduction in density or intensity of development shall include (a) evidence that the applicant
is the property owner or developer who paid the impact fees or, if the applicant is the current
owner, evidence that the developer has waived rights to a refund, (b) the amount of the impact
fees paid and receipts evidencing payments, and (c) documentation evidencing a reduction in
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density or intensity of the new development. No refund shall be approved until a revised new
development plan is approved by the City. The refund shall be paid to the current property
owner or developer, as appropriate. The refund shall be calculated in accordance with the
following formula:
(SUl x F) - (SU2 x FI) where
SUl = public facility demand generated originally by the new
development
SU2 = public facility demand currently generated by the new
development
F = the impact fee in effect at the time of original approval
of the new development
Fl = the impact fee currently in effect at the time of approval
of the new development
5. The City may, at its option, make refunds of impact fees by direct payment, by offsetting such
refunds against other impact fees due for the same public facility for new development on the
same property, or by other means subject to agreement with the person receiving the refund.
SECTION VI. APPEALS
A. A feepayor may pay an impact fee under protest. A feepayor making the payment of impact fees is
not estopped from exercising the right of appeal under this Ordinance, or estopped from receiving
a refund for any overpayment of the fees, if that is determined to be the case on appeal.
B. An appeal from any decision of the Director pursuant to these Procedures shall be made to the City
Council. If the notice of appeal is accompanied by a letter of credit in a form satisfactory to the
City Attorney in an amount equal to the impact fees due, the development may be approved. The
filing of an appeal shall not stay the imposition or the collection of impact fees unless a bond or
other sufficient surety is provided.
C. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant to demonstrate that the decision of the Director is
erroneous.
SECTION VII. EXEMPTIONS/WAIVERS
A. Filing of Application. Petitions for exemptions to the application of these Procedures or waivers
from specific impact fees shall be filed with the City Council
B. Effect of Grant of Exemption/Waiver. If the City Council grants an exemption or waiver, the
amount of the impact fees exempted or waived shall be provided by the City or other appropriate
service provider for the particular public facilities, from non-impact fee funds. The funds shall be
deposited in the appropriate Impact Fee Account.
C. Timing of Provision of Waived/Exempted Impact Fees. The provision of the amount of exempted
or waived impact fees by the City or other appropriate service provider shall be made within a
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reasonable period of time, consistent with the applicable capital improvements program and the
capital improvement plan for the public facility.
D. Development Agreements. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the City's authority and ability
to enter into development agreements with applicants for new development which provide for
payments in-lieu of impact fees.
SECTION VIII. TERMINATION OF FEES
The city's authority to collect impact fees pursuant to this ordinance shall be effective until earlier
of:
A. Repeal of this ordinance
B. Inability of the system improvements recovered through the fees to provide commensurate
capacity or services to additional units of service.
SECTION IX. MEDIATION
If there is a dispute between a feepayor and the City about an impact fee amount due, an offset, or a waiver,
the City Council and the feepayor may agree to resolve the dispute through mediation, by using a qualified
independent mediator, by mutual agreement. Participation in mediation does not preclude the feepayor from
pursuing other remedies provided by law.
SECTION X. CONFLICT
To the extent of any conflict between other City ordinances and these Procedures, these Procedures shall
be deemed to be controlling; provided, however, that these Procedures are not intended to amend or repeal
any existing City ordinance, resolution, or regulation.
SECTION XI. SEVERABILITY
E. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of these Procedures is, for any reason,
held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of these Procedures shall be deemed to be a separate, distinct
and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions
of these Procedures nor impair or nullify the remainder of such Procedures which shall continue in
full force and effect.
F. If the application of any provision of these Procedures to any new development is declared to be
invalid by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the intent of the City Council is that
such decision shall be limited to the specific new development immediately involved in the
controversy, action, or proceeding in which such decision of invalidity was rendered. Such decision
shall not affect, impair, or nullify these Procedures as a whole or the application of any provision
of these Procedures to any other new development.
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I. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the
extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
II. This Ordinance shall become effective November 1, 2025.
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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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14
ESTABLISHMENT OF IMPACT FEE CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and impose impact fees on new development to
finance public facilities necessitated by such development; and
WHEREAS, the City has studied the necessity for and implications of the adoption of impact fees
for various public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that most impact fees will have certain
common characteristics and, therefore, will benefit from the adoption and use of a uniform procedure for
the imposition, calculation, collection, expenditure, and administration of impact fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that impact fees are appropriate for funding public
facilities, whether provided by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that
I. The following impact fees are set forth and are applicable to new development, as set forth
herein:
1. Parks & Recreation Impact Fee for Residential:
a. Single-Family $1,607
b. Multi-Family $910 per unit
2. Sanitation Impact Fee for Residential
a. Single-Family $193
b. Multi-Family $109 per unit
3. Water Impact Fee for Residential and Commercial
Meter Size and TypeCapacityFee Amount
0.75 Displacement1$406.00
1.00 Displacement1.67$679.00
1.50 Displacement3.33$1,345.00
2.00 Displacement5.33$2,166.00
3.00 Singlejet 10.67$4,337.00
3.00 Compound10.67$4,337.00
3.00 Turbine 11.67$4,744.00
4.00 Singlejet 16.67$6,776.00
4.00 Compound16.67$6,776.00
4.00 Turbine 21 $85,536.00
6.00 Singlejet 33.33$13,548.00
6.00 Compound33.33$13,548.00
6.00 Turbine 43.33$17,612.00
8.00 Compound53.33$21,677.00
8.00 Turbine 93.33$37,936.00
10.00 Turbine 140 $53,906.00
12.00 Turbine176.67$71,811.00
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4. Wastewater Impact Fee for Residential and Commercial
II. This Ordinance shall become effective November 1, 2025.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
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
Meter Size and TypeCapacityFee Amount
0.75 Displacement 1$109.00
1.00 Displacement 1.67$182.00
1.50 Displacement 3.33$363.00
2.00 Displacement 5.33$581.00
3.00 Singlejet 10.67$1,164.00
3.00 Compound 10.67$1,164.00
3.00 Turbine 11.67$1,273.00
4.00 Singlejet 16.67$1,818.00
4.00 Compound 16.67$1,818.00
4.00 Turbine 21 $2,291.00
6.00 Singlejet 33.33$3,636.00
6.00 Compound 33.33$3,636.00
6.00 Turbine 43.33$4,726.00
8.00 Compound 53.33$5,817.00
8.00 Turbine 93.33$10,180.00
10.00 Turbine 140 $15,271.00
12.00 Turbine 176.67$19,271.00
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-16 OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA CITY CODE
REGARDING IMPACT FEES FOR PROPERTIES WITH UTILITIES PROVIDED THROUGH
ANNEXATION AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish and impose impact fees on new development to
finance public facilities necessitated by such development; and
WHEREAS, the City has studied the necessity for and implications of the adoption of impact fees
for various public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found and determined that most impact fees will have certain
common characteristics and, therefore, will benefit from the adoption and use of a uniform procedure for
the imposition, calculation, collection, expenditure, and administration of impact fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that impact fees are appropriate for funding public
facilities, whether provided by the City.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Augusta has determined that it is in the public
interest to clarify the collection of impact fees for utility services provided under annexation agreements;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to ensure that all such fees are properly allocated to support
infrastructure demands generated by development.
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. Section 2-16 of the North Augusta City Code is hereby amended to add a new subsection (3), which shall
read as follows:
(3) For property provided with utilities pursuant to an annexation agreement, the applicable
impact fee for in-city properties for utilities shall be charged in addition to any other
applicable fees. This impact fee shall be deposited into the appropriate impact fee account
designated for the corresponding utility service.
II. If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, or provision of this ordinance is found to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such finding shall not affect the remaining provisions of this ordinance.
III. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its final reading and adoption by the City
Council of North Augusta.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina, this ___ day of October, 2025.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 1
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:
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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.
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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 #10 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 #10 - 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 #10 - 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 #10 - 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 #10 - 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 #10 - P&D INFORMATION Page 5 of 5
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 #11 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 #11 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 #11 - 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.
ATTACHMENT #11 - P&D INFORMATION Page 2 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
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 #11 - 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 #11 - P&D INFORMATION Page 4 of 6
ATTACHMENT #11 - 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 #12 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 #12 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 #12 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 #13 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 #13 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 #13 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'
6015-6018 SEE CURVE TABLE -
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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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- S S -
LOCATION SKETCH
SCALE: 1 INCH = 1 MILE
GEODETIC AND SC STATE
GRID POINT DATA
EXHIBIT "A"
COMP. 16864 17105G-3
ATTACHMENT #13 Deed of Easement
Page 3 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-21
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
CONTAINING ESTIMATES OF PROPOSED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
BY THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,
FOR THE BUDGET YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026,
AND DECLARING THAT SAME SHALL CONSTITUTE THE BUDGET
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA FOR SUCH BUDGET YEAR
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina, and the Ordinance of the City
of North Augusta, the City Administrator must prepare and submit to the City Council a Balanced Budget
for the next budget year to begin on January 1, 2026, and end on December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held on said budget, as required by law.
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:
Section I. The City Council hereby adopts the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget, incorporated by
reference as though it were set out herein in its entirety, for the conduct of the
business of the municipal government of North Augusta for the budget year,
January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Section II. The transfer of budgeted amounts between functional areas of expenditures or
expenses shall be approved by City Council; however, transfers of budgeted line
items within the functional areas of expenditures or expenses not to exceed $5,000,
may be approved by the City Administrator as long as total expenditures or
expenses do not exceed appropriations in the functional area. Management can
also over expend appropriations, with the City Administrator’s approval, at the line
item and department level, as long as the total expenditures or expenses do not
exceed appropriations of the functional area. Functional areas are: General
Government; Public Safety; Public Works; Parks, Recreation, and Tourism;
Sanitation Services; Stormwater Utility; and Water and Wastewater.
Section III. The Mayor or City Administrator may authorize the expenditure of an amount not
to exceed $500 at any one time from the Council Contingencies Account without
prior approval of the City Council provided that any such expenditure is reported
in the minutes of the next Council meeting.
Section IV. The City Council must approve expenditures from the following funds Sales Tax
IV, Accommodation Tax Fund, Fireman’s Fund, Street Improvement Fund,
Riverfront Central Core Redevelopment Fund, Tax Increment Financing Fund,
Transportation Improvement Fund, Capital Projects Fund, North Augusta Public
Facilities Corporation Fund, Depreciation Fund, Contingent Fund, Utility
Construction Fund, Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Fund, ARPA/SLFRF Fund,
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and the Savannah River Settlement Act Fund unless otherwise previously
budgeted.
Section V. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
Section VI. 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 NOVEMBER, 2025.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #14 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-22
LEVYING THE ANNUAL TAX ON PROPERTY
IN THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026,
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
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:
Section I. The annual tax for the fiscal year (budget year) 2026, beginning January 1, 2026,
and ending December 31, 2026, is hereby imposed and levied for general corporate
purposes upon all the taxable property of the City of North Augusta.
Section II. The period for which the tax levy is due on all taxable property, except for
motorized vehicles, shall be from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
Section III. The period for which the tax levy is due for all motorized vehicles which are
required to be licensed by Section 53-3-110, Code of Laws of South Carolina, shall
be from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
Section IV. The tax levy imposed upon all taxable property shall be 75.70 mills to the General
Fund and 3.80 mills to the Capital Projects Fund for a total tax levy of 79.50 mills.
Section V. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
Section VI. This Ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2026.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025.
First Reading
Briton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #15 Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-23
ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE CHARGES BY REVISING
SECTION 14-25, TITLED "WATER RATE SCHEDULE–GENERALLY,"
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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. Section 14-25, titled "Water Rate Schedule–Generally," is hereby amended and
when amended shall read as follows:
Section 14-25. Water rate schedule–Generally.
The schedule to be utilized for the computation of monthly charges for water
service is as follows: All meters are to be read and bills rendered in one-hundred
gallon increments:
(1) Minimum monthly water charges:
Inside/ Operation
Outside Debt and Total Minimum
Size (inches) City Service + Maintenance = Minimum Usage
5/8" x 3/4" In $ 3.90 + $ 9.98 = $ 13.88 3,000
Out 5.85 + 21.91 = 27.76 3,000
1" In 3.90 + 15.49 = 19.39 6,000
Out 5.85 + 32.83 = 38.68 6,000
1 1/2" In 3.90 + 20.65 = 24.55 9,000
Out 5.85 + 43.04 = 48.89 9,000
2" In 3.90 + 31.08 = 34.98 15,000
Out 5.85 + 63.71 = 69.56 15,000
3" In 3.90 + 46.89 = 50.79 24,000
Out 5.85 + 95.00 = 100.85 24,000
4" In 3.90 + 57.42 = 61.32 30,000
Out 5.85 + 115.87 = 121.72 30,000
6" In 3.90 + 162.85 = 166.75 90,000
Out 5.85 + 324.64 = 330.49 90,000
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(2) Monthly rates for usage above minimum:
Charge/
Gallons Inside/ Operation 1,000
Over Outside Debt and Over
Minimum City Service + Maintenance = Minimum
Next 10,000 In $.15 + $ 1.80 = $ 1.95
Out .30 + 3.60 = 3.90
Next 27,000 In .15 + 1.75 = 1.90
Out .30 + 3.50 = 3.80
Next 160,000 In .15 + 1.70 = 1.85
Out .30 + 3.40 = 3.70
All Additional In .15 + 1.60 = 1.75
Out .30 + 3.20 = 3.50
(3) Wholesale Customers (Any customer who purchases water for resale to the
general public.)
Usage up to 10,640,000 gallons/month $14,044 minimum
All over 10,640,000 gallons/month 1.39/1,000 gallons
(4) Rates for multi-family complex:
For purposes of this section, each dwelling unit within a multi-family or
apartment complex shall be considered a single customer and treated as a
single-family dwelling when computing the minimum charge in subsection
(1) without regard to the method by which its water is metered. When
computing rates for usage above minimum, the rates shown in subsection (2)
shall be on a per-meter basis.
(5) Rates for multi-commercial complex:
For purposes of this section, a commercial customer shall be defined as a
business or industry having a separate business license, occupying separate
spaces, and having separate sanitary facilities when computing the minimum
charge in subsection (1) without regard to the method by which its water is
metered. When computing rates for usage above minimum, the rates shown
in subsection (2) shall be on a per-meter basis.
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II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second
and final reading for all bills rendered on or after January 1, 2026 without regard to
when the water was consumed or the meter read.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 2025.
First Reading___________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading__________________
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #16 Page 3 of 4
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-24
ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES
BY REVISING SECTION 14-68, TITLED
"SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGE,"
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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. Section 14-68, titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," is hereby amended and
when amended shall read as follows:
Sec. 14-68. Schedule of monthly wastewater service charge.
The schedule to be utilized for the computation of monthly charges for wastewater service is as
follows:
(1) Each residential or commercial customer of the city's system, whether inside or outside the
city, must pay such customer's proportionate share of the costs for operation and
maintenance of the system. In addition, each customer of the city's sanitary wastewater
system must pay an amount to share the costs of debt service and to provide for special
reserve funds. The operation and maintenance, debt service, and special reserve funds shall
be paid on a monthly basis as follows:
a. Rates for the first 15,000,000 gallons/month:
Inside City Outside City
Base + Per
1,000
Gallons
Base + Per
1,000
Gallons
Operation and maintenance $8.69 $4.40 $ 9.69 $4.44
Debt Service 2.53 0.90 5.06 1.52
Monthly Charges $11.22 $5.30 $14.75 $5.96
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b. Rates for additional usage:
Inside City Outside City
Per
1,000
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Per
1,000
Gallons
Operation and maintenance $2.85 $2.85
Debt Service 0.73 0.73
Monthly Charges $3.58 $3.58
(2) All charges for wastewater service are to be made in one-hundred (100) gallon increments.
(3) Six (6) months following the date of availability of wastewater service, or at such time as
a customer actually connects to the City’s wastewater system, whichever event occurs first,
the wastewater service charges as set forth herein shall be due and payable.
(4) Customers who have service available but who have not connected to the system shall be
charged the minimum base monthly service rate for inside City and outside City customers
as shown in Section 14-68(1)a above.
II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading
for all bills rendered on or after January 1, 2026.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby
repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _________ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025.
First Reading:
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading:
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #17 Page 2 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-25
AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 14-123
TITLED “SANITATION SERVICES FEES”
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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. Article IV, Section 14-123, titled "Sanitation Fees" is hereby amended and when amended
shall read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. SANITATION SERVICE
Section 14-123. Sanitation Services fees.
A. Residential services:
There is hereby imposed upon each home, residence, apartment unit, or dwelling unit
within the City, a charge for sanitation services to include garbage collection, trash
collection, health services, and street sweeping. A sanitation services fee shall also
be charged any residential customer located outside the City who receives sanitation
services from the City.
For purposes of this section, each dwelling unit within a multi-family or apartment
complex, duplex, etc. shall be considered a single customer and treated as a single-
family dwelling without regard to the method of collection. The City reserves the
right to determine the method of collection and type of containers to be used for
residential customers.
(1) Fees - Residential Roll Carts:
Residential services where the principal use is for living, home, residence,
apartment unit, dwelling unit and service is provided by roll carts:
Inside City limits, per month $24.44
Outside City limits, per month $34.41
For each additional roll cart provided by the City, there shall be a charge equal
to 25% of the fee for a single cart.
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(2) Fees - Removal of Roll Carts from Curb by City Personnel:
Notwithstanding any other provisions contained herein, if roll carts are left on
the street in violation of this Code and City representatives remove the roll
carts from the street to a location in compliance with City Code.
$5.00 for each removal.
(3) Fees – Electronics Disposal Fee:
Fees for disposing of electronic waste shall be $25 per item disposed.
B. Commercial services:
There is hereby imposed upon each place of business, industry, or other commercial
premises within the City, a charge for sanitation services to include garbage
collection, trash collection, animal control, health services, and street sweeping. A
sanitation services fee shall also be charged any commercial customer located
outside the City who receives sanitation services from the City.
For purposes of this section, a commercial customer is a business or industry having
a separate business license and occupying separate spaces.
(1) Fees - Commercial service with residential roll carts.
Pickups under this subsection shall not exceed six (6) 100 gallon (or
equivalent) residential roll carts per pickup and shall not exceed one (1) pickup
per week.
Per 100 Gal.
Roll Cart
Inside City limits, per month $24.44
Outside City limits, per month $34.41
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(2) Fees - Commercial service with City supplied front-end loading bulk
containers containing non-compacted waste.
Pickups under this subsection may be scheduled for Monday through Saturday.
The size of container, frequency, and schedule of pickups shall be subject to
the approval of the City. Fees shall be based upon the size of containers and
frequency of pickups as follows:
CONTAINER
SIZE
BASE
FEE
INSIDE
CITY
OUTSIDE
CITY
2 cu. yd. $51.64 + 3.26/cu. yd. or 4.61/cu. yd.
3 cu. yd. $54.05 + 3.26/cu. yd. or 4.61/cu. yd.
4 cu. yd. $56.44 + 3.26/cu. yd. or 4.61/cu. yd.
6 cu. yd. $61.73 + 3.26/cu. yd. or 4.61/cu. yd.
8 cu. yd. $67.54 + 3.26/cu. yd. or 4.61/cu. yd.
C. Special service for residential or commercial customers:
When special bulk or compacted wastes are collected by the City through a procedure
or method not provided for above and out of the ordinary collection procedures, the
City may charge rates commensurate with the work and equipment involved.
D. Special landfill charges:
Fees for disposing of automobile, truck, or tractor tires and special
handling/packaging waste shall be equal to the fees charged by Aiken County plus
15% for handling.
II. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final
reading for all bills rendered on or after January 1, 2026.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
ATTACHMENT #18 Page 3 of 4
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025.
First Reading___________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading__________________
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-26
DESIGNATING A HIGH ENFORCEMENT TOW-AWAY ZONE
IN RIVERSIDE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, vehicles parked without authorization, in violation of posted restrictions, or
in an illegal manner within Riverside Village create traffic hazards, obstruct emergency access,
and disrupt commerce; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the safe, orderly, and efficient use of parking in
Riverside Village is necessary to protect public safety, maintain traffic flow, and support the
businesses, residents, and visitors of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a High Enforcement Tow-Away Zone
within Riverside Village to ensure compliance with parking regulations through enhanced
enforcement, including towing of vehicles when necessary; and
WHEREAS, South Carolina law, including S.C. Code Ann. Title 56, provides authority for
municipalities to regulate parking, towing, and impoundment within their jurisdictions.
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. DESIGNATION OF ZONE
Riverside Village, as depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby designated a
High Enforcement Tow-Away Zone.
II. PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Parking within the Zone shall be permitted only in areas specifically designated and marked as
parking spaces. Any vehicle parked outside of a designated space, blocking access, or
otherwise in violation of posted restrictions may be cited and towed at the expense of the
owner.
III. SIGNAGE
The City shall install and maintain signage at all entrances and key points within the Zone, in
compliance with South Carolina law, including S.C. Code Ann. § 56-5-5630. Such signage
shall include:
A. Identification of the area as a High Enforcement Tow-Away Zone;
B. A statement that parking is only permitted in designated areas; and
C. Contact information for the Authorized Towing Provider, including a 24-hour
telephone number for vehicle recovery.
IV. AUTHORIZED TOWING SERVICES
The City shall contract with a qualified Authorized Towing Provider through a competitive
process. The provider shall, under the supervision of the Department of Public Safety:
A. Tow vehicles in violation, as directed by the City;
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B. Document violations with photographs and written reports;
C. Tow and store vehicles in compliance with South Carolina law and this Ordinance;
D. Store vehicles only in a secure impound facility located within the State of South
Carolina, and within a reasonable distance of the Zone, not to exceed five (5) miles
from the corporate limits of the City of North Augusta;
E. Communicate immediately with the North Augusta Department of Public Safety when
a vehicle has been towed, so that stolen or missing vehicle inquiries can be quickly
resolved.
V. FEES AND CHARGES
Towing and storage fees shall be paid by the vehicle owner or operator directly to the
Authorized Towing Provider. Fees shall not exceed the maximum rates permitted under South
Carolina law or the limits set forth in the City’s towing contract.
VI. NOTIFICATION
The Authorized Towing Provider shall make reasonable efforts to notify the registered owner
of the vehicle as soon as practicable after impoundment.
VII. ENFORCEMENT
This Ordinance shall be enforced by the Department of Public Safety and other City officials
designated by the City Administrator. Violations of this Ordinance shall be subject to citation,
towing, payment of fees, and any applicable penalties under the North Augusta Municipal
Code.
VIII. EXCEPTIONS
The following vehicles are exempt from towing under this Ordinance, unless such vehicle
poses an immediate safety hazard:
A. Emergency vehicles;
B. Authorized City vehicles on official business;
C. Vehicles with valid City-issued permits for restricted areas.
IX. SEVERABILITY
If any section, clause, or provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid or unenforceable by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions.
X. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict,
hereby repealed.
XI. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading
and after the installation of required signage.
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DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2025.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-27
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING SECTION 10-2 OF THE CURRENT CODE OF
LAWS FOR THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA AND REPLACING SUCH
SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY.
SPECIFICALLY, THE AMENDMENT WILL CHANGE THE GENERAL
ELECTION DATE FOR THE CITY TO CORRESPOND TO THE FEDERAL
GENERAL ELECTION DATE.
WHEREAS, Title 10-2 of the current City Code for the City of North Augusta provides
for the general election for the City to be held the last Tuesday in April; and
WHEREAS, Holding the City election at a date different than the Federal General
Elections results in additional cost and expense to the City for such election; and
WHEREAS, The belief of Council is that conducting the City election on the same date as
the Federal election would result in greater voter participation; and
WHEREAS, Council has determined that it would be in the best interest of the citizens of
North Augusta that this change be made.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 existing Section 10-2 entitled Election Dates as contained in the Code of
Ordinances for the City of North Augusta is deleted in its entirety.
2. That the following will be substituted for the existing 10-2 and will be as
follows:
Section 10-2-Election Date:
All general elections for the election of Mayor and members of the City Council
shall be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November in
even numbered years, or at such times as further set by Ordinance. Special
elections shall be conducted in accordance with State Law. Any runoff
elections necessary in regard to General or Special Elections shall be held two
(2) weeks following the date of the original election. Subsequent runoff
elections will be held at two (2) week intervals.
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3. All other Ordinances or parts of other Ordinances in conflict herewith are to
the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
4. 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 NOVEMBER,
2025.
First Reading___________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading__________________
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-34
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH KENRICK’S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE
LIVING HISTORY PARK RESTORATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2024, the impact of Hurricane Helene on the City of
North Augusta represents one of the most, if not most natural disaster to impact the community;
and
WHEREAS, the severe weather from Hurricane Helene resulted in significant damages to
Living History Park and its historical structures; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta filed claims with the South Carolina Municipal
Insurance and Risk Financing Fund (SCMIRF) on the damages to the Living History Park
historic structures and received a total settlement amount of $174,323.88.
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta assigned representatives met with FEMA on June
23, 2025 for site inspection; and
WHEREAS, the Olde Towne Preservation Board and the City of North Augusta desire to
restore the Living History Park historical structures as soon as possible for the good of the
community; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2025, City of North Augusta Procurement Specialist
Shelby Williford, published an RFP for “Living History Park Hurricane Repairs” on the City of
North Augusta’s bids and requests for proposals website page and in SCBO; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2025, the City received 3 proposals that were reviewed by the
Living History Park Restoration committee consisting of Engineering & Public Works Director
Tom Zeaser, Superintendent of Building Standards Mark Timmerman, Parks & Recreation
Maintenance Supervisor Lee Jones, Superintendent of Sanitation Jason Sikes, and Olde Towne
Preservation Board members Judy Dooley and Jerry Murrell; and
WHEREAS, from the three submitted proposals, the committee determined that
Kenrick’s Construction Company submitted the best proposal and is best qualified to provide the
required services in the amount of $215,600; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta find that the
awarding of such bid for the project is in the best interest of the City.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the City of
North Augusta in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof:
1. That Kenrick’s Construction Company shall be awarded a contract for the Living History
Park Restoration at a total cost not to exceed $248,000, including contingency.
2. That the City Administrator is specifically authorized to make any additions and
amendments to the Contract as necessary to ensure and expedite the restoration of Living
History Park.
3. Funding for payments pursuant to this contract will be from the General Fund - Disaster
Relief Efforts.
4. SCMIRF settlement funds of $174,323.88 and all reimbursement received from FEMA
related to such contract would be deposited into the General Fund.
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 Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
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