950 15th St Augusta, GA 30901-2608

Richmond County Planning Commission may be permitted in a P-1 zone. 20-2 Special Exceptions : The following Specials Exceptions shall apply in a P-1 Zone and may be permitted upon approval of the location by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission: (a) Facilities for public or private assembly such as conference center, convention centers, meeting rooms, hospitality facilities (if utilized for more than fourteen total days per calendar year), and faciliti es utilized for similar social events. Applications for special exceptions pursuant to this subsection shall be Amended June 2005, Section 20-1 (l) 20 - 2 accompanied by supportive documentation which describes in detail the services to be provided and the propos ed use and development of the site. This supporting documentation shall illustrate conformity to the following objective and subjective criteria. Speci al exceptions granted pursuant to this subsection shall be specifically for the use described, and they shall be invalid and automatically rescinded if the use changes substantially or ceases to exist for a period of one year: (1) Exterior lighting shall be designed so that the light is reflected away from adjacent properties; (2) If there are any single-family residences on adjoining properties then all outdoor activities shall cease at 11:00 P.M.; (3) Only one sign per street front shall be permitted. Such sign may identify the business only, not to exceed 24 square feet in area, and extend not higher than six feet above the ground. No such sign may be internally lighted; (4) Alcoholic beverages may not be sold on the premises. An open bar where guests are not charged for drinks may be provided; (5) The volume of amplified sound shall be kept at such a level that it is not audible from any single-family residence; (6) Parking facilities shall be provi ded as the staff deems necessary; (7) The design and scale of any impr ovements shall be consistent with the surrounding area; (8) Improvements shall conform to all appropriate provisions of the Tree Ordinance; and (9) Additional conditions may be im posed if deemed appropriate to the proposed use and location. (b) Any use set forth in the R-3C zone, subject to the restrictions and regulations of the R-3C Zone. 20-3 Height : Not to exceed three (3) stories nor higher than fifty-five (55) feet. 20-4 Setbacks : (a) Front Yard: The front yard setback provisi ons of the R-3A Z one shall apply to the P-1 Zone; (b) Side Yard: The side yard se tback provisions of the R-3A Zone shall apply to the