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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19960711CCMeeting1 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. 1 1 1 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 1 1 1 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 1 1 1 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. 1 1 1 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 1 1 1 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 1 1 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. rk Council, JRB a't144..// ayr Walter W. Parker 1 1 R E S O L U T I 1 O N 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 /. �' CLERK OF COUNC _ U g.r/itZu7—) 1 R E S O L U T I O N 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. 1 , 1996 by the City Council Mayor Walter W. Parker 1 1 1 1 TOd Wd'O :£O 96 -II -LO } 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. i 1 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 � D C." Al follows: L --: , ( v ire Pro-cc cr� ct� Also everywhere it states City Administrator change to City Manager. 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 and application procedure. t o survey Must bs sr�bm ttsd efo a:perm fan be ssud 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 d n <' c sU l�t�nelred- dollars -f $ $ 66 -9 At ot€> x�e.:::::.> :::::: :::::::::::::..:...:..:...:..:: 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 Reading: 2nd Reading: Enacted: 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. ncil ADOPTED THIS D Y OF , 199 1 Reading: 2nd Reading: Enacted: { 4-1-8-: dit l a l5® s - 03S - i I '1or Walter W. Parker 1 1 1 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 1 1 1 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 1 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: [11 -010] 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.