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1996- 07 -11. City Council Minutes
The regular July City Council meeting was called to order by
Mayor Walter W. Parker at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 1996.
The following members of Council were present: Jack Youmans, Ed
Merves, William Remeta, Michael Hosti, Mariann Wildi and Mallory
Pearce. Also present were City Manager Bill Farmer and City
Attorney Edward Hughes.
Reverend Lee Bennett delivered the Invocation and the Mayor led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Parker welcomed the audience, giving a special welcome to
former Tybee Mayor Mike Counihan and Savannah City Alderman
George Zettler.
Denise Ransom of Metropolitan Planning Commission spoke of the
Chatham County Adopt a Stream program, providing handouts for the
City Council and for the audience. Her presentation was part of
a public awareness campaign for voluntary water quality
monitoring.
George Zettler, accompanied by Marine Sergeant Johnson, requested
a permit for a special event - a 5K run /walk sponsored by the
Marine Corps League. The funds raised will be used for the Toys
for Tots Christmas Charity and for the celebration of the 298th
Birthday of the Marine Corps.
Raamy Brown had asked for a place on the agenda but was not
present when called.
John Jarvis spoke to make the Council aware that there has
already been vandalism on the pier /pavilion, and that kids are
riding bicycles onto the pier, which is dangerous in his opinion.
There were no other visitors.
Mayor Parker asked Dr. Farmer to read correspondence received, as
follows: from Jiggs Watson, dated 7/2/96; Dr. D. G. Tsoulos,
6/30/96; Peter J. Phillip, 7/11/96 and from Joe Griffin, property
manager for Savannah Beach & Racquet Club, addressing the
hardship requirement of the variance petition to be heard
tonight.
The public hearing for changes in the sign ordinance was called.
Mr. Hughes explained that the changes are offered in an attempt
to remove sections that are probably unconstitutional. Handouts
were distributed by Angela Byers, Zoning Administrator.
Councilman Youmans asked if existing signs are grandfathered, and
the answer was that permitted signs in place at the time the
ordinance is adopted would be grandfathered. No one spoke from
the audience.
A special review of a home occupation for Earl Schafer was next.
He explained that he needs a license to sell and repair guns at
his home on Ninth Street. He said very few people come to his
home; he has several drop -off points in Savannah. He was asked
what safety measures he will take with the weapons and answered
that he is a certified gunsmith. There were no other speakers,
and the hearing was closed.
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A public hearing for a height variance for Savannah Beach &
Racquet Club was called by the Mayor. A report from Angela
Byers, Zoning Administrator, noted that the Planning Commission
voted in favor of granting the variance. The petitioner was
represented by attorney Thomas J. Mahoney, Jr., who presented the
proposal on behalf of the Homeowners Association. Mr. Mahoney
introduced his associate, Ms. Mary Catherine Hogan and had site
plans distributed to City Council showing Phase III of the
Savannah Beach & Racquet Club development. He said the addition
will be built on the remaining 3 acres but changes in the
wetlands laws have decreased the buildable area to 1.2 acres, on
which 9 buildings, with 27 units, are proposed. Significant
trees will be added; no significant trees will be cut. It was
stated that Phases I and II had flat roofs, and there are serious
maintenance and repair problems with the roofs of these
buildings. The reasons for requesting the variance are: 1)
wetlands area that can't be built on due to change in law since
first two phases were built; 2) flat roofs are unsightly and cost
more to maintain; 3) parking should be underneath the units to
meet the requirements of the city's parking ordinance while
allowing for the additional 12 foot setback from the property
line.
John Hutton spoke in favor, saying that this is the first
development that has paid attention to the formula since before
Sand Castles and that the Council has an opportunity to set a new
precedent. He also asks that Council examine the SBCCI rule that
measures the average slope of the roof to determine the height of
the building, rather than measuring from the peak of the roof.
Councilman Pearce asked about this, and Angela Byers said that
Dr. Farmer asked the Planning Commission to consider the
suggested change and it should come before the City Council in
September.
Michael J. Counihan spoke against the variance request, saying
that the residential neighborhood is being jeopardized by the
existing buildings that don't meet fire codes and that the
developer has already cut the trees on the property, pushing the
rubbish onto his property which is adjacent. Joe Griffin said
that no trees were cut, but some oleanders were trimmed.
Jeanne Hutton spoke supporting the development,
only wants people to play by the rules, and the
foot additional setback is in the spirit of the
said mandatory sprinkler systems will take care
threat.
saying that she
offer of a 12-
ordinance. She
of the fire
Councilman Pearce asked Fire Chief Jimmy Brown to respond to the
fire code question raised by Mr. Counihan. He said that he had
recently accompanied the Chatham County Fire Inspector and the
City Marshal who inspected Buildings A & B, and there is nothing
wrong with the manual alarms, exit signs or emergency lights, all
are in place and working. He said the buildings are as the city
accepted them at the time they were built in the 70s. Councilman
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Youmans remarked that he remembered clearly that the city's fire
code was set aside and that the buildings met all that was
required at the time.
Kathryn Williams spoke to say that SBRC is making an effort to
follow the codes by setting back to make up for the height
difference, and that she supports the variance. There were no
other speakers, pro or con.
A variance setback and continuance of a non - conforming use by J.
T. and M. E. Schroeder was next. Jeff Schroeder explained that
he and his wife bought the house in 1978, and that it was later
partially destroyed by fire. The plan they want to use restores
the ocean views for which they bought the original house, and
will greatly add to their enjoyment of the home. Councilman
Pearce said plans had been drawn that didn't require a variance,
why not use them? Mr. Schroeder answered with two reasons:
economics and aesthetics. No one else spoke and the hearing was
closed.
The meeting was opened for business legally presented.
Councilman Pearce moved to accept the minutes of June 13, 1996,
Councilwoman Wildi seconded, and the vote was unanimous.
Councilman Remeta moved that the marathon be approved, and the
fees waived; Councilman Hosti seconded and the vote was unanimous
in favor.
Councilman Pearce moved acceptance of the sign ordinance zoning
text amendment on First Reading and the motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Wildi. The vote was 4 in favor (Pearce, Wildi,
Hosti, Merves) and 2 against (Remeta, Youmans). Second Reading
is scheduled for the August meeting.
The special review of Earl Schafer's home occupation was approved
by unanimous vote on motion of Councilman Remeta, seconded by
Councilman Youmans. It was noted that there is to be no sign.
Councilman Youmans moved to approve the height variance for
Savannah Beach & Racquet Club, with a second by Councilman
Pearce. During discussion Councilman Merves said that he'd
prefer to change the local ordinance to conform with SBCCI's
definition of the roof measurement before considering the
variance. Councilman Remeta said that the area is one of the
most residential neighborhoods on the island. Councilman Hosti
questioned the claim concerning financial hardship because there
are 168 homeowners. The vote was 3 in favor (Pearce, Youmans,
Wilda) and 3 against (Merves, Remeta, Hosti). Mayor Parker broke
the tie by voting in favor; the final vote was 4 - 3 and the
variance was granted.
Councilman Hosti moved to grant the Schroeder variance on 17th
Street and the motion passed unanimously, with second by
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Councilman Youmans.
The City Manager's report began with a Resolution calling for an
in -house study of the need for a gymnasium, and of the possible
relocation of administrative offices from City Hall to the large
school building. This was approved by City Council without
dissent.
A Resolution on merit pay increases presented by the City Manager
was discussed, and a motion to deny was brought by Councilman
Remeta with a second by Councilman Youmans. Councilwoman Wildi
suggested tabling the motion for a workshop meeting so Council
could look at the issue in depth, and Councilman Hosti agreed.
The vote was 3 (Remeta, Youmans and Merves) to 3 (Wildi, Hosti,
Pearce). Mayor Parker broke the tie by voting in favor of the
motion. The final vote was 4 - 3, and the Resolution failed.
Several members of Council asked Dr. Farmer to prepare a
presentation concerning the merit raise question for their
consideration.
A Resolution eliminating reserved parking on public rights -of -way
was read by the City Manager. Councilman Pearce moved to deny
and Councilman Merves seconded. Councilmen Youmans and Merves
both felt that the lots should be kept open later because they
recently seem to fill up after 5 p.m. Councilman Youmans
questioned whether the Resolution is intended to include the
areas of Butler Avenue in front of the churches, where there are
presently no meters. Several members of Council questioned
whether there is any reason that those areas can't be metered.
The Resolution only includes areas where there are signs
designating resident only parking surrounded by metered spaces.
In response to a question, Dr. Farmer said that there are 17 such
spaces. The question was raised as to whether these spaces are
given to people who have no off - street parking, or for other
reasons. Dr. Farmer responded that there seems to be a variety
of situations with no overall pattern, but a few probably don't
have space to park off - street. Councilwoman Wildi said it would
be wrong to take away the only space a person has to park.
Councilman Hosti said anyone could get an off - street parking
space by cutting a driveway, and parking in it. Councilman
Youmans said they all have yards, but some people just don't want
to lose their lawns. The Resolution failed without a dissenting
vote, and Mr. Earl Schafer rose to thank the Council for their
action.
A minimum time limit for public hearings was read, and Councilman
Pearce moved its adoption, with a second by Councilman Hosti. It
was explained by Mr. Hughes that this is required by a change in
the state law. The vote was 5 - 1 (Remeta).
It was announced that the 1996 millage rate will be advertised
for a public hearing at the regular monthly meeting in August,
and a sample Resolution was presented for Council's information.
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The First Reading of an ordinance regarding Water Sewer
Inspections entitled Article IX - 050 Self Inspections Water
Sewer was unanimously adopted by motion of Councilman Youmans
with second by Councilman Remeta.
An offer by M5, Inc. to quit claim an 18 -foot stretch of property
between Atlantic Avenue and Tybrisa Street adjacent to Captains
Quarters was discussed with Councilman Hosti moving to accept,
seconded by Councilman Remeta. Mr. Hughes explained that this
strip was a parcel bid in at the most recent fifa sale, and that
it is a donation from M5 to the city. Councilwoman Wildi said
that this property is being used as a lane, and that the city
needs to own it for traffic reasons. The vote was unanimous in
favor of acceptance.
Councilman Pearce moved the adoption of Rules & Procedures for
the Council as prepared by the City Attorney. Councilman Merves
seconded and the vote was 4 (Pearce, Merves, Wildi, Youmans) to 2
(Remeta, Hosti). Mayor Parker asked that, in future, copies of
important legislation be available on the table in the back of
the auditorium for the public.
The Second Reading of Article VII entitled Tree Removal
Regulations ( Sections 7 -010, 7 -040, 7 -050, 7 -090, 7 -110)
followed. Councilman Pearce introduced the ordinance and moved
its adoption. Councilman Hosti seconded. Changing the diameter
in the definition of significant trees from 10" to 15" was
offered by motion of Councilman Remeta, seconded by Councilman
Youmans. A professional nurseryman from the audience said that
10" is a large tree, expensive to replace, and should remain in
the ordinance. The amendment failed by a vote of 2 (Remeta,
Youmans) to 4 (Wildi, Pearce, Hosti, Merves). The vote on the
motion was favorable by a vote of 5 (Wildi, Pearce, Hosti,
Remeta, Merves) to 1 (Youmans) and the ordinance passed. A copy
is attached to and becomes a part of these minutes, and of the
Land Use Plan.
Special events rules to be included on the application form,
tabled at the June meeting, were discussed after a motion to
approve by Councilwoman Wildi, seconded by Councilman Pearce.
Councilman Youmans said that it needs to be clear that local
people having family reunions and birthday parties don't need to
purchase liability insurance for an event. Councilwoman Wildi
moved to adopt, the second was by Councilman Pearce, and the vote
was 3 in favor (Wildi, Remeta, Pearce) and 3 opposed (Merves,
Youmans, Hosti). Mayor Parker broke the tie by voting in favor
and the motion passed 4 - 3.
Bills for the month of June were approved by unanimous vote on
motion of Councilman Pearce, seconded by Councilman Remeta.
An engineering report from Lockwood- Greene for the Back River
boat launching ramp was discussed, focusing on just what degree
of utility the city would have from the facility if it is
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repaired as indicated in the report. Funding for the repair was
also discussed and reference was made to FEMA funds already
received for damage sustained in the October 1994 storm.
Councilman Youmans moved that repairs, not to exceed $15,000, be
made. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Wildi and the vote
was unanimous in favor. Councilman Youmans requested that the
work be bid immediately.
A proposal for computer modeling by Watson, endorsed by Olsen
Associates, Inc., was explained by the City Manager. The cost
would be $5,000 for the south end, or $14,000 for the entire
island. Councilman Youmans complained about the amount of money
already spent or committed for erosion control monitoring.
Sources of funding (either the budgeted general fund allocation
for the beach, or the special project local option funds for
beach renourishment) were discussed. Councilman Hosti moved
against accepting the proposal, seconded by Councilman Youmans.
The vote favored the motion by a vote of 4 (Hosti, Youmans,
Wildi, Remeta) to 2 (Pearce, Merves).
A cooperative agreement between the city and the county for
operation of the pier /pavilion was discussed. Councilman Remeta
said we have enough to do without taking this on, and Councilman
Youmans agreed, saying the city has had no say -so, and that there
should have been better information offered to Tybee people about
the concessions lease. Because of that, he's in favor of letting
them do the work themselves. Councilman Merves demurred, saying
that the facility is in our back yard and people will expect us
to be responsible - if we don't do this, we will lose even more
control. Councilwoman Wildi said she believes there must be
cooperation. Councilman Hosti says he has experience with the
county in his work at Fort Pulaski and, in his experience, the
county doesn't cooperate very well. Councilwoman Wildi moved to
enter into an agreement, and Councilman Merves seconded.
Councilman Pearce said negotiations should continue. The vote
was 4 ( Wildi, Merves, Pearce,Hosti) to 2 (Remeta, Youmans).
Bill Farmer suggested that the City Council determine the
requirements for extension of the lease to the Shrine Club.
Councilman Pearce moved that the facility be advertised for bids,
the proposals to include what the bidder will pay and do.
Councilman Hosti seconded. Councilman Remeta remarked that the
Shriners support the Shrine Hospital for Children and that this
should be remembered in their favor. Councilwoman Wildi reminded
Council that the building is not up to Code, emergency egress
would be difficult, and the danger of fire worries her because so
many senior citizens attend functions there. Councilman Pearce
changed his motion to allow Dr. Farmer to negotiate prior to
going out for bids. The vote was 3 (Pearce, Merves, Wildi) to 3
(Youmans. Remeta, Hosti). The Mayor broke the tie in favor of
the motion and the final vote was 4 - 3.
Councilman Pearce moved to delete the present weed ordinance, and
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Councilman Merves seconded. The vote was 5 - 1, with
Councilwoman Wildi casting the dissenting vote. There will be a
Second Reading at the August meeting.
A special event, with payment of fees, planned by the Tomochichi
Heritage Foundation for Labor Day weekend was approved by motion
of Councilman Pearce, seconded by Councilman Hosti. The vote in
favor was unanimous.
A request for a permit to sell lemonade from carts was denied by
motion of Councilman Hosti, seconded by Councilman Youmans. The
vote was unanimous.
A proposal from the Tybee Arts Association for artwork on the
north wall of the pier /pavilion was discussed. Councilman
Youmans recommended that the group contact the county.
Councilman Merves mentioned susceptibility to vandalism. Dr.
Farmer said the county would accept the mural as a gift from the
city at the Opening Ceremony. Councilman Youmans moved to deny,
the second was by Councilwoman Wildi, and the vote was 4
(Youmans, Merves, Wildi,Remeta) to 2 (Pearce, Hosti).
Mr. Hughes asked the City Council to set a date for a hearing on
the denial of Mr. Nickie Alexander's petition for alcohol sales
at Eighty's End. Mayor Parker suggested the next agenda meeting
date, and this was agreeable to the City Council.
Bill Farmer announced that a naval unit will be using the school
from July 17 through August 2 and that they will be available for
community service projects and will offer a tour of their unit's
equipment.
Councilman Youmans moved that the false front on City Hall be
removed and the front door replaced or repaired. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Remeta and passed by unanimous vote.
Councilman Merves moved to accept the City Manager's form for
information on zoning issues, Councilman Youmans seconded, and
the vote was unanimous in favor.
There was a discussion of helicopters landing on the island, and
various sites for extra helicopters during the Olympics were
discussed. A question about authorization for recent night
landings was raised, and Councilman Remeta promised to
investigate.
The meeting was adjourned.
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TO STUDY RELOCATING CITY HALL TO THE TYBEE SCHOOL, AND TO
CONSTRUCT A GYMNASIUM
WHEREAS, It may be in the public interest to relocate
City Hall to the Tybee School Building; and
WHEREAS, It may be in the public interest to construct a
gymnasium for the benefit and enjoyment of Tybee Island residents;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager shall undertake
a preliminary study to determine the appropriateness and economic
feasibility of relocating City Hall to the Tybee School Building,
and of constructing a gymnasium, said study to develop the
following:
A) Estimated costs and schedules to design and construct
both facilities.
B) Alternate methods of providing funds to accomplish
the design and construction activities.
C) Potential future budget impacts to operate and
maintain the two facilities.
D) Anticipated advantages and disadvantages of having
both facilities.
E) Alternate conceptual designs and locations for the
gymnasium, and alternate design concepts for the school
modifications.
F) Proposed alternate uses for the existing City Hall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager shall solicit
assistance for this study from interested Tybee residents and
organizations, with an anticipated completion and final report by
October 1, 1996.
RESOLVED, This I1 day of <JLJ , 1996 by the City
Council of Tybee Island, Georgia. ( f
MAYOR
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Establishing Minimum Time Periods For Debate on Proposed Zoning
Decisions
WHEREAS, the Georgia State Government has adopted legislation
regarding the conduct of public hearings on proposed
zoning decisions,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that all public hearings on zoning
matters shall allot no less than ten (10) minutes for each side
(proponents and opponents) of the issue to present data,
evidence, and opinions.
Resolved, this a day o
of Tybee Island Georgia.
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, 1996 by the City Council
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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Upon motion of Council Member earG e. , seconded by
Council Member nnecue 5 a and unanimously carried, the
following Rules of Council were adopted and approved:
RULE 1. ADOPTION OP ORDINANCES,.
Upon a properly introduced ordinance being presented, upon its
first reading, it is only necessary for the caption thereof to be
read aloud unless some member of Council requests that the entire
ordinance be read or that particular sections be read in their
entirety. After the first reading of an ordinance, or the caption
thereof, it shall only be necessary at any subsequent meeting
concerning the adoption of such ordinance that any changes be
referred to unless some member of Council requests that the entire
ordinance or change be read aloud.
Let the minutes reflect the adoption of the foregoing rule and
any subsequent rules that might be properly introduced and passed
at future meetings.
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Ordinance #
It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of
Tybee Island, in open meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island
Code of Ordinances, Article 7, Sections 010 Finding of Facts;
040 Building Permit Required; 050 Tree Removal Requirements; 090
Penalties for Unlawful Tree Removal be amended to read as
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7 -010 FINDINGS OF FACT
(A) Natural vegetative growth and trees add physical, aesthetic,
and economic value to the island and should be preserved
where possible.
(B) Trees, partieularly- native - Live -eaks; help stabilize the
soil with their root systems and control soil erosion caused
by storm damage as well as moderate surface runoff of
rainwater.
(C) Trees make life more comfortable on the island by providing
shade, cooling both land and air, reducing noise and air
pollution, providing scenic amenities, and provide habitat
of desirable wildlife.
(D) Trees are essential to the present and future health and
welfare of residents and visitors to Tybee Island.
7 -040 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED
Any person desiring to clear land or remove trees to a density
below that required in Section 7 -050 or remove a significant tree
pursuant to this article shall apply for a building permit from
the City. See Section 9 -030 of this ordinance for requirements
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7 -050 TREE REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS
(A) Under the limits and conditions set forth below, trees may
be removed from a lot or parcel provided that a minimum
density of twee trees per each 4,500 square feet of area
is maintained, or the pre - removal density, if the existing
tree density is less.
(B) Except as provided in Section 7 -060, no significant tree
shall be removed from any vacant lot or undeveloped parcel
within the City.
(C) If the sitting of a building footprint, the associated
driveway, and parking areas require the removal of tree to a
density of less than that stated in subsection (A), the City
Administrator or designated City representative may issue a
permit to remove trees to a density below this standard
under the following conditions:
1. The applicant must show that, within the applicable
setback limitations, no locations for building
footprints and driveway /parking exist that comply with
the density requirement above.
2. Removal of trees shall be limited to either the fewest
number or the least total DBH necessary for sitting of
the building and the least destructive configuration of
driveway /parking.
3. Following construction, trees shall be re- planted on
the lot /parcel to establish the minimum density as
stated in subsection (A). Such planting shall be in
accordance with the standards set forth in Section 7-
090.
7 -090 PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL TREE REMOVAL
Violation of this Article of the ordinance shall be subject to
the following fines and restrictions:
(A) Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance or
fails to comply with any notice issued pursuant to the
provisions of this ordinance, upon being found guilty of
violation, shall be subject to a fine not - less -than -two
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01,000) for each unlawfully removed tree.
(B) In lieu of, or in addition to, the penalties imposed in
Subsection (A) herein above, the party or parties found to
be in violation of this ordinance shall be required to plant
or replace trees, pursuant to the requirements of Section 7-
080. The requirements of this subsection are mandatory, and
shall apply regardless of any other penalties imposed for
violations of this article.
(C) Where violation of this article is associated with
construction, pursuant to a City Building Permit, a
Certificate of Occupancy may not be issued until such
violation has been remedied and trees are planted or
replaced, pursuant to the requirements of Section 7 -080, as
necessary to meet the requirements of this ordinance. The
requirements of this subsection are mandatory, and shall
apply regardless of any other penalties imposed for
violation of this ordinance.
ADOPTED THIS `uAY OF , 19'
M yor Walter W. Parker
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Ordinance #
It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of
Tybee Island, in open meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island
Code of Ordinances, Title Land Use Development Plan, Chapter 7,
be amended by the additional paragraph titled and numbered
Section 110 Tree Protection during Plat and Plan Approval to read
as follows:
7 -110 TREE PROTECTION DURING PLAT AND PLAN APPROVAL
During the subdivision plat approval process, and also during the
site plan approval process, the existing location of all
significant trees shall be considered so as to preserve such
trees unless no feasible alternative exists in order to make
reasonable, beneficial, economic use of the property. To be
considered are the locations and anticipated locations of
drainage and utility structures, water and sewer lines, streets,
sidewalks, driveways, final site contours, building footprints,
and other impacts on existing significant trees. When no feasible
alternative exists except to remove existing significant trees,
their planned removal shall be noted on the plans, as well as the
location, size, and types of trees planned to replace the trees
planned to be removed.
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Ordinance #
It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of
Tybee Island, in open meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island
Code of Ordinances, Article II, Section 2 -010 Terms and
Definitions (117) Significant Tree be amended to read as
follows:
2 -010 TERMS and DEFINITIONS
(A) Terms. Generally, words used in the present tense include
the future; the singular number includes the plural, and the
plural the singular; the term "used" includes the words
"arranged, designed or intended to be "used "; the term "occupied"
includes the words "arranged, designed or intended to be
occupied "; the word "structure" includes the word "building ",
"dwelling" or "unit "; the word "lot" includes the word "plot ",
"parcel" or "tract ".
(B) Definitions. Specific definitions include the following:
(1) Accessory building: A building subordinate to the main
building on the same lot and used for purposes customarily
incidental to the use of the main building.
(2) Addition (to an existing building): Any walled and roofed
expansion to the perimeter of a building to which the
addition is connected by a common loadbearing wall other
than a fire wall. Any walled and roofed addition which is
connected by a fire wall or is separated by independent
perimeter load - bearing walls is new construction.
(3) Air rights, public: The ownership or control of that space
at or above a horizontal plane over the ground surface of
public land, or that which is used by law, easement, or
right -of -way used for public purposes. The horizontal plane
shall be at a height that is reasonably necessary or legally
required for the zoned or intended use of the ground
surface.
(4) Alley: Any public way accepted for public use and 20 feet or
less in width providing secondary access to abutting
property.
(5) Amusement Park: A commercially operated park with booths for
the sale of food and drink and various devices for
entertainment. Such devices include but are not limited to
waterslides, ferris wheels, merry -go- rounds, and roller
coasters.
(6) Appeal: A request for a review of the Code Enforcement
Official's interpretation of any provision of Title Eight.
(7) Apartment Building: A building designed for or occupied by
three (3) or more families with separate housekeeping
facilities for each family. Such building shall include:
apartment houses, apartments and flats, efficiency
apartments, and studio apartments, but, not including
boarding homes, hotels, or motels.
(8) Area of shallow flooding: A designated "AE" or "VE" Zone on
a community's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with base
flood depths from one to three feet where a clearly defined
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business, commodity, service, entertainment or
attraction sold, offered, or existing elsewhere than
upon the same lot where such sign is displayed. The
term off - premise sign shall include an outdoor
advertising sign (billboard) on which space is leased
or rented by the owner thereof to others for the
purpose of convening a commercial or noncommercial
message.
s. Portable Sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the
ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed
to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs
designed to be transported by means of wheels. Signs
converted to A- or T- frames; menu and sandwich board
signs; balloons used as a sign; umbrellas used for
advertising; and signs attached to or painted on
vehicles parked and visible from the public
right -of -way, unless said vehicle is used in the normal
day -to -day operations of the business.
t. Projecting Sign: Any sign that shall be affixed at an
angle or perpendicularly to the wall of any building in
such a manner to read perpendicularly or at an angle to
the wall on which it is mounted.
u. Roof Sign: Any sign erected and constructed wholly on
and over the roof of a building, supported by the roof
structure.
v. Temporary Sign: A non - permanent sign erected, affixed,
or maintained on the premises for a short, usually
fixed period of time.
w. Wall Sign: A single faced sign which is in any manner
attached or fixed flat to an exterior wall of a
building or structure. Individual letters in addition
to the "box type" (e.g.; letters and symbols on an
attached backing) sign may also be installed as a wall
sign.
x. Window Sign: Any sign, pictures, symbol, or combination
thereof, designed to communicate information about an
activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service,
that is placed inside a window or upon the window.
(117) Significant trees: All -Live- Oaks - having- a- BBH -of
fifteen - fi5t- inehes -er- greater:"
...excan Hglly {3,x a ac _,...;:.
(118) Site Plan: A sketch, prepared to scale, accurately and
with complete dimensioning to include: the boundaries
of a site and the location of all buildings,
structures, uses, and proposed site development
construction for a specific parcel of land. See Article
1
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privately owned system serving a community and approved
by the Chatham County health department.
(135) Yard: An open, unoccupied space, other than a court, on
the same lot with building, open and unobstructed from
the ground to the sky.
a. Front yard: A yard across the full width of the lot
extending from the front line of the lot. Through lots
and corner lots must meet front yard requirements where
the lot abuts a street.
b. Rear yard: A yard across the full width of the lot,
extending from the rear line of the building to the
rear line of the lot.
c. Side yard: A yard between the side line of the building
and the adjacent side line of the lot, extending from
the front yard to rear yard. The side yard extends
from the front of the structure to the rear so long as
the rear of the structure is at least sixty (60) feet
from the front lot line, otherwise, the side yard
extends to the point which is (60) feet from the front
lot line.
(136) Zoning Administrator: That person or persons appointed
by mayor and council to enforce the provisions of this
chapter.
ADOPTED THIS SAY OF ,
yor Walter W. Parker
Reading:
2nd Reading:
Enacted:
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TYBEE ISLAND
SPECIAL EVENT
RULES AND REGULATIONS
!. All special events requiring reservation of public
facilities, and /or use of public employees or equipment,
require approval by the City.
2. Upon completion of a special event, the public facilities
used must be left in an equal or improved condition as was
the case prior to use, with all litter removed, damage
repaired or replaced, etc.
3. Special Event Liability Insurance sufficient to protect the
City's interests must be maintained during the special
event.