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ORDINANCE NO. 09-2009
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
SECTION 4- 050(0) TO ESTABLISH THE
SOUTH END BUSINESS OVERLAY DISTRICT
FOR THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
is authorized under Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia
to adopt reasonable ordinances to protect and improve the public health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of Tybee Island, Georgia, and
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
is the Mayor and Council thereof, and
WHEREAS, the governing authority desires to adopt ordinances under it police, zoning,
and home rule powers,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing authority of the City of Tybee
Island that the City has established Section 4- 050(0) to create the South End Business Overlay
District in order to improve and promote the economic development and betterment of the
traditional business corridor and tourist area of the City within the district as depicted on the
Zoning Map, and shall read as follows:
Section 4 050 (0) South End Business Overlay District
All commercial and multi family residential uses are permissible subject to site plan
approval. In this district, the site plans established herein shall prevail over any setbacks in any
other part of the Code, specifically including 3 -090 regardless of the use of the property. Mixed
uses of the property are permissible. Site Plan approval is required for new construction and
redevelopment of existing sites. New construction and when a project includes the
redevelopment of a parcel, a development agreement with the owner /developer and the City
specifying the site plan, location of utilities, improvements, setbacks, driveway locations and
dimensions and lot coverage may be required.
Signage within the district shall be as specified herein to the extent of any inconsistency
with the sign ordinance. Permissible signage shall include sandwich boards not to exceed 3' x
5', which may be displayed during business hours on sidewalks immediately adjacent to the
business advertised on the sandwich board. No advertising benches shall be permissible in the
district. Within the district, cafe style seating on sidewalks may be permissible provided that
sidewalks in the area involved, must be at least 10 feet in width.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Code, no outdoor selling of merchandise on
public or private sidewalks is permissible in the district except as may be allowed in connection
with authorized special events.
Policies and procedures applicable in this district are on file in the Offices of the Planning
and Economic Development Director and are incorporated herein.
This Ordinance shall become effective on /O day of 2009.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2009.
OR
ATTEST: ro4
CLERK OF COUNCIL
FIRST READING: 4/23/09
SECOND READING: 5119/09
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