16-1

Permitted uses:

(a)

Any use permitted in the R-2 (Two-family) Zone subject to the restrictions and regulations of the R-2 Zone; and

(b)

Multiple-family dwellings subject to meeting to the dumpster requirements in Section 16-3.

(c)

Single-family attached dwellings and condominiums developed in accordance with Section 13 of this Ordinance, provided that the density of dwellings shall not exceed the regulations set forth in Section 16-5 (a) of this Ordinance.

Note— Multi-story condominiums are subject to meeting the dumpster requirements in Section 16-3.

(d)

Family personal care homes subject to the criteria established in Section 26 of this Ordinance.

( Ord. No. 7711 , § II(16-1), 4-2-2020)

16-2

Special exception. The following may be permitted in the R-3A Zone by Special Exception.

(a)

Relocated to 16-1(c)

(b)

Relocated to 16-1(d)

(c)

Lodging house or Tourist house.

(d)

Group personal care homes.

(e)

Fraternity or sorority houses.

(f)

Public parking areas, when located and developed as in Section 4 and where the area adjoins a use other than provided for in the R-1 Zone, provided such transitional use does not extend more than one hundred (100) feet from the boundary of the less restricted zone.

(g)

Lodging or Boarding House - subject to performance standards established in Section 26-1(u).

( Ord. No. 7633 , §§ IV, V, 8-21-2018)

Section 16-3

Dumpsters:

Trash and recycling collection services must be provided for any multi-family dwelling that does not qualify for individual trash and recycling collection service. Trash and recycling collection services shall use stationary containers, commonly known as dumpsters and recyclable material bins.

Collection trucks must be able to easily access dumpsters and recyclable material bins. These collection vehicles must be able to enter, service a dumpster or recyclable material bin, back up and depart without having to make unnecessary maneuvers. The path of these collection trucks shall not be obstructed by parked vehicles, medians, curbs, buildings, or other obstructions. Collection trucks must be able to lift the dumpster or recyclable material bin without obstruction from overhead wires or tree limbs. Dumpsters may not be placed on public streets, allies, sidewalks or any public property. The vehicle approach and container must be on the same grade in order to be serviceable.

Size of Dumpsters:

(1)

A 4 yard dumpster (that will hold up to 800 pounds) must be provided for multi-family dwellings and multi-story condominiums with less than eight (8) units;

(2)

A 6 yard dumpster (that will hold up to 1200 pounds) must be provided for multi-family dwellings and multi-story condominiums with eight (8) to sixteen (16) units;

(3)

An 8 yard dumpster (that will hold up to 1600 pounds) must be provided for multi-family dwellings and multi-story condominiums with 17 - 24 units;

(4)

Multi-family dwelling units and multi-story condominiums with more than 25 units must provide the same unit to dumpster ratio as stated above.

Dumpster sizes are calculated on once-a-week pick and dumpster size may be reduced by the Planning Commission with a written agreement for more frequent pick up.

Dumpsters and recyclable material bins must be placed on a concrete surface large enough to support the container and the front wheels of the collection truck. No dumpster or recyclable material bin may be placed in a required parking space, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or fire suppression connection, on any sidewalk (whether public or private), within any right-of-way (whether public or private), or in such a manner as to obstruct sight distances of vehicular traffic or traffic movement.

Dumpster or recyclable material bin enclosures must be at least 12 feet wide to allow for adequate access for collection trucks. Enclosures with more than one container should add 10 feet of width per additional dumpster. Doors for such enclosures must be constructed so that the doors remain open while the dumpsters/bins are being serviced. If screening materials are placed around the enclosure, there must be two (2) fixed barrier guard posts placed on any side of the enclosure (excluding the front) subject to traffic movement.

All dumpsters or recyclable material bins must either:

Have a roof, or

Have a drain that ties to the sanitary sewer.

( Ord. No. 7711 , § II(16-3), 4-2-2020)

16-4

Height. The height provisions of the R-2 (Two-family) Zone shall apply to the R-3A Zone.

16-5

Area:

(a)

Lot area per dwelling unit. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be four thousand (4,000) square feet in an R-3A Zone.

(b)

Tract area. Every tract in an R-3A Zone shall have a minimum width of eighty (80) feet and a minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

16-6

Lot coverage. The lot coverage provisions of the R-2 (Two-family) Zone shall apply to the R-3A Zone.

16-7

Setbacks:

(a)

Front setbacks. The front yard setback provisions of Sections 8-8 of this Ordinance shall apply to the R-3A (Multiple-family) Zone.

(b)

Side setbacks. The side yard setback provisions of Sections 8-8 of this Ordinance shall apply, provided when a side yard abuts a zone described in Sections 8-8 of this Ordinance, no structure may be constructed within 25 feet of the boundary of that zone. If a six (6) foot brick or stucco wall is constructed beginning at the front setback line and extending along the entire side property line adjoining the zone described in Sections 8-8 of this Ordinance, then the required setback shall be fifteen (15) feet. Where a side yard abuts a public street the provisions for front setbacks shall apply.

(c)

Rear setbacks. The rear yard setback shall be the greater of twenty-five (25) feet or twenty (20) percent of the depth of the lot, but such yard need not exceed fifty (50) feet.

16-8

Special exceptions. Any use established as a result of a Special Exception granted per Subsection 16-2 must be initiated within six (6) months of the granting, or the Special Exception shall no longer be valid. The initiation of a use is established by the issuance of a valid business license by the Augusta Planning and Development Department or by other reasonable proof of the establishment of vested rights. If a Special Exception is granted and the use is initiated but later ceases to operate for a period of one (1) year, then the Special Exception shall no longer be valid.

Amended May 2012, Section 16-2-(b) (c)

Amended August, 2006, Section 16-2(b)

Amended Sept. 2004, Section 16-8

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