25-G-1

Statement of intent. The intent of this section is to provide for development of mixed-use developments that spur revitalization, promotes efficient use of land and infrastructure, guides development toward established areas and encourage high quality design that is compatible with the surrounding area.

25-G-2

Permitted uses. The following land uses are permitted in a Mixed Use Development District Zone (MXUD), subject to staff approval

a)

residential, including single family and low density multi-family, provided the density shall be approved by the Planning Commission

b)

professional offices, including former residences that can be converted into professional office space

c)

residential, including single family and low density multi-family, provided the density shall be approved by the Planning Commission

d)

professional offices, including former residences that can be converted into professional office space

e)

institutional uses, including schools, churches, and other religious institutions,

f)

neighborhood retail, including, apparel and accessory stores

g)

florist and gift shops

h)

newsstands and bookstores

i)

beauty and barber shops

j)

furniture and/or home furnishing stores

k)

antique shops

l)

drug stores and pharmacies

m)

sporting goods stores

n)

hobby, toy and game stores

o)

tobacco shops

p)

office supplies/print shops

q)

sandwich shops, coffee shops, and sit-down eating establishments

r)

dry cleaners, grocery stores

s)

recreation facilities and open space

Uses that are not in the above list must be approved by the Planning Commission

25-G-3

Eligible applicants. Eligible applicants for designation of an MXUD include the following:

c)

The owner of all the property involved, if under one ownership; or

d)

An application filed jointly by all owners having title to all the property in the area proposed for the planned unit development project, if there be more than one owner; or

e)

A person having an interest in the property to be included in the planned unit development.

f)

The planned unit development application shall be in the name or names of the recorded owner or owners of property included in the development.

g)

The application may be initially filed by holder(s) of an equitable interest in or option on such property; provided, that written permission from the property owner(s) is included with the application. In such cases, the applicant must evidence a full ownership interest in the land (either legal title or the execution of a land sales agreement) before final approval of the applicant's plan.

25-G-4

Size of tract. The minimum size of any tract to be zoned and developed in a MXUD shall be twenty (20) acres and the tract shall have permanent paved access to a paved public road or a road to be paved and dedicated to the public.

25-G-5

Area limitations. Specific uses should be identified at the time of application for rezoning

a)

Housing. A maximum of forty percent (40%) of the total acreage of the proposed development may be used for housing.

b)

Office and retail uses. A maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of the proposed development may be used for permitted office and retail uses.

c)

Institutional uses. A maximum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the proposed development may be used for permitted office and retail uses.

d)

Open space/recreation. A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the overall acreage of the tract shall be dedicated to open space and recreation. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the overall acreage shall be dedicated to usable open space and recreation.

Any development must comply with Section 3-B - Open Space/Recreation Area.

25-G-6

Height:

a)

The maximum height of a building shall not exceed five (5) stories or ninety (90) feet from the finished grade.

25-G-7

Setbacks - Buildings:

d)

Front setback. There shall be a front yard setback in a MUXD zone of not less than forty (40) feet from any structure to an adjoining street right-of-way. The front yard setback may be reduced in an urban location.

e)

Side and rear setbacks. There shall be side and rear yard setbacks in a MUXD zone of not less than fifty (50) feet from any structure to an adjoining property line zoned or used for agricultural or residential use. Structures over fifty (50) feet in height shall be set back an additional one (1) foot for every two (2) feet in height over fifty (50) feet.

f)

There shall be a side and rear yard setbacks in a MUXD zone of not less than twenty-five (25) feet from any structure to an adjoining property zoned or used for office, commercial or industrial uses.

25-G-8

Setbacks - Parking:

c)

There shall be a setback in a MXUD zone of not less than twenty (20) feet from any parking space to an adjoining street right-of-way.

d)

There shall be a setback in a MXUD zone of not less than twenty (20) feet from any parking space to an adjoining property zoned or used for agricultural or residential use.

e)

Where a MXUD zone adjoins property zoned or used for office, commercial or industrial use, the setback for any parking space shall be the same as required by the zoning of the adjoining zone.

25-G-9

Development and performance standards:

f)

Building orientation:. All buildings shall be oriented toward street frontage unless an exception is granted to improve the site design or to facilitate the use of solar power.

g)

Parking. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 4 of this Ordinance. The number of required off-street parking spaces may be reduced where shared parking arrangements can be demonstrated, and up to ten percent (10%) of the required spaces can be compact car spaces. Bicycle parking must be provided at a rate of one bike space for every ten vehicle parking spaces. Bicycle parking racks or lots must meet the guidelines recommended by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.

h)

Streets. Internal streets intended to be dedicated to Augusta, Georgia, as well as any internal private streets shall conform to the requirements of the Street and Road Design Technical Manual.

i)

Signage. Signage shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 28-B of this ordinance.

j)

Landscaping and buffers. Natural landscaping and buffers shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Augusta Tree Ordinance and Tree Ordinance Illustrated Guide (Chapter 8-4-1 thru 8-4-17 of the Augusta, Georgia Code).

k)

Indoor/outdoor operations. All permitted uses in the MXUD zone must be conducted within completely enclosed buildings unless otherwise expressly authorized. This requirement does not apply to off-street parking or loading areas, automated teller machines or outdoor seating areas.

l)

Noise. Noise levels should not exceed those specified in Chapter 3-6-1 thru 3-6-4 of the Augusta, Georgia Code.

m)

Merchandise sales. Sale of merchandise from a vehicle or temporary structure is prohibited, except as provided for by a temporary sales and events permit.

25-G-10

Project phasing. In the event that a project will be completed in phases, the following shall apply:

a)

The applicant shall submit a phasing plan as part of the application.

b)

Each phase shall be designed to "stand alone" so that if subsequent phases are not constructed, the completed portion of the project constitutes a coherent development logically interconnected with surrounding areas.

c)

Certain project elements, such as open space and recreational amenities, must be provided for each phase of development in rough proportion to the size of the particular phase within the whole project. In certain circumstances, this may also require that infrastructure improvements shown within a later phase of the project be constructed within an earlier phase, or appropriate securities provided to ensure that construction occurs even if the later phase never takes place.

d)

The approved final plat and approved MXUD site plan are binding and shall be a restriction on development which runs with the land. Any unauthorized deviation therefrom shall be punishable and enforceable as a violation of this title.

25-G-11

Traffic impact analysis. An application for approval of a MXUD shall include a traffic impact analysis to determine whether the roadway network in the area of the proposed development will be able to handle the existing through traffic, plus the additional traffic that the development will generate.

a)

General requirements of traffic impact analysis:

1.

The analysis shall be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered with the State of Georgia with expertise in traffic engineering.

2.

Prior to completing the Traffic Impact Analysis, the applicant and the Professional Engineer shall hold a scoping meeting with the Planning and Development Director and the City Traffic Engineer to determine the following parameters for the analysis: Trip generation assumptions; Growth Rate for future year traffic estimation; Trip distribution; Pass-by traffic and/or internal capture; Non-traditional peak hour studies, if required; Whether or not truck or heavy vehicle distributions need to be considered separately; Any other approved development applications within the study area; Funded capital improvement projects that will increase the capacity of the roadways in question; Site construction phasing; and If a signal warrant analysis for high volume un-signalized intersections is needed.

3.

The City will prepare a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines the agreements made during the scoping meeting. The applicant shall return the signed MOU to the Planning and Development Director. The Professional Engineer cannot begin work on the analysis until both the City and the applicant have signed the MOU.

b)

Traffic analysis study area boundary.

1.

The analysis study area shall at a minimum include any roadways and intersections within one-half mile of the development application proposal.

2.

The study area may be modified if the Planning and Development Director:

•

Determines a larger study area or additional roadways or intersections for analysis are required due to the size or characteristics of the development application proposal; or

•

Waives the need to study roadways or intersections that are determined not to be significantly affected by the development application proposal, as long as all key intersections within the study area are studied.

c)

Traffic analysis period. The analysis shall examine future traffic conditions one year after the development application proposal is scheduled to be completed (build +1).

d)

Traffic analysis software. The study shall be performed using the operational analysis of the latest Highway Capacity Manual and traffic analysis software approved by the City of Augusta. Other software Packages, such as Synchro, are preferred for coordinated signal systems and may be required for supplemental analysis.

25-G-12

Time limit and extensions. The following time limits apply to approved PUD and MXUD projects:

a)

The MXUD approval, and the approval of any associated preliminary plat or other land division approval, shall be valid for five years from the date approved by the Augusta Commission. Construction on any and all phases must be complete for final MXUD approval within five years of the preliminary MXUD approval;

b)

A MXUD and any associated preliminary plat or other land division, may be extended by resolution of the Augusta Commission for a maximum of two (2) years; provided, that:

1.

A written request for extension has been received at least 30 days prior to the date of expiration; and

2.

The applicant demonstrates that extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances have precluded compliance with the five-year time limit.

25-G-13

Enforcement. If the applicant does not begin, and substantially complete the planned unit development, or any phase of the planned unit development, within the established time limits, the Planning and Development Director shall review the planned unit development and may recommend to the Augusta Commission that:

a)

The time for its completion be extended, upon a showing that the project can be completed within six months, and that the applicant has posted bond or other acceptable securities to ensure completion of any unfinished work; or

b)

That the approval of the planned unit development be revoked

Items for Analysis Useful Software2

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Multiple Intersections Synchro

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Isolated Signalized Intersections Synchro

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Isolated Unsignalized Intersections Synchro, HCS

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Simulation SimTraffic, VISSIM, CORSIM

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Roundabouts SIDRA, VISSIM

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Roadway Segment HCS

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Merge, Diverge, and Weave HCS

Use of alternate analysis software must be approved by the City of Augusta; however the above software is not specifically endorsed by the City.

District Established November 2014

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