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1996- 11 -14. City Council Minutes
The Tybee Island City Council held its regular monthly
meeting on Thursday, November 14, 1996 with Mayor Walter W.
Parker presiding. The following members of Council were present:
Ed Merves, Jack Youmans, William Remeta, Michael A. Hosti,
Mariann Wildi, and Mallory Pearce. Also present were City Manager
Bill Farmer and City Attorney Edward Hughes.
Reverend Lee Bennett gave the invocation. Mayor Parker led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Norma Burch stated that he moved to Tybee in June of
this year and wants to be involved with the community. One way is
that a singles group has been formed and that they are going to
work the Blood Drive to be held next Thursday at City Hall from
2:30 P.M. until 7 P.M. Mr. Burch asked Mayor Parker if a
proclamation for support of the Blood Drive could not be
completed.
Mayor Parker presented Gabriel Bell a certificate of
excellence for being awarded Explorer of the Year by the Savannah
branch of the United States Customs Department. Gabriel said that
he has been in the explorers for seven years and hopes to get a
job with the Customs Department.
Mayor Parker introduced Michael Thompson, a Boy Scout, who
is attending this Council meeting in order to get credit for
becoming an Eagle Scout.
Mayor Parker announced and encouraged all to attend a
softball game between the Tybee Island Police Department and the
Beach Bums to be held November 16th at 2 P.M. in Jaycee Park.
Proceeds will go towards the Saint Michael's Scholarship program.
There will be a foot race between Chief Price and Jiggs Watson to
kick off the game.
Mayor Parker read a Proclamation for Perioperative Nurses
Week from November 10th through November 16th. He will present
the proclamation to the nurses at Saint Joseph's Hospital.
Ms. Jairus Purcell asked Council to consider a trial period
to allow dogs on the beach during the off season months and in
the early and late hours of the day. Youmans said that we have a
pooper scooper ordinance on the books but that he has not seen
one person using one and the ordinance is not enforced. Ms.
Purcell said that she understands that waste is the number 1
concern. Mr. John Jarvis said that this battle was fought about 4
or 5 years ago and that the law is on the books.
Mr. John Jarvis representing the Marine Science Center asked
for additional money in the budget that was requested by Mrs.
Kathryn Williams at the agenda prep meeting last Thursday. Mr.
Jarvis stated that M.S.C. does good work and also brings people
to the island. Mr. Jarvis said he understands that the reason
that co -ed softball was not allowed is because no outside teams
are allowed to play in the league. Mr. Farmer said that he would
explain to Mr. Jarvis if he would come by City Hall.
Ms. Mary Ingalls, Tybee Arts Association, thanked all for
the support in the Art Auction that was held in City Hall. Ms.
Ingalls said that the arts are growing on Tybee, stating there is
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a request for funding in the 97 budget. Ms. Ingalls stated that
this would help the association to give high quality art lessons
at affordable prices. Mayor Parker said that we have some great
artists living on Tybee.
Jeff Moseley, president of the Eastern Surfing Association,
asked permission to hold a surfing contest on November 16th at
the southend, and if a northeaster is blowing, allowing the
contest at the northend. Council agreed to approve the event.
Mayor Parker asked Mr. Moseley to come by City Hall and fill out
the forms for the permit.
Ms. Purcell said that she had forgotten something in her
presentation. She said that Tybee could charge a dog fee, plus
ask for proof of shots. Mayor Parker said that the City is always
looking for revenues.
Mr. Jack Boylston gave Council an update on the volleyball
courts in Memorial Park stating that Chairman Joe Mahany said to
get in touch with County Manager Russ Abolt about funding out of
the 1% special sales tax. Mr. Boylston said that the funds and
donation are still there for the project but needs to finalize
the plans. City Manager Farmer said that the plans need to come
before this Council with the costs of project for approval.
Mayor Parker announced that he was going to go out of agenda
order and then opened the meeting for business legally presented.
Youmans moved to set the date of December 31, 1996 as the
effective date for the Homestead Exemption that passed in the
November elections. Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was
unanimous.
Youmans moved to approve the Christmas bonuses for
employees. Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Statistics reports are in packet for information.
City Manager Farmer explained the Chamber /Lighthouse
agreement presented to Council. Farmer said that it would mean
that the Chamber would sponsor special events and that it would
take 2% of the 40% that the Chamber receives from the Hotel /Motel
tax which would amount to $5,800.00 and that would go to the
Lighthouse through the Chamber. Mayor Parker stated that legally
the City can not give any of the 40% to the Lighthouse. Youmans
said to leave funding as it is now, it was stated at the budget
workshop that no change would occur and he motioned to deny
agreement. Died for a lack of a second. Pearce moved to approve
agreement. Remeta seconded. Wildi said that she has no problem
with negotiation but how can you give to one organization and not
another. Farmer said that the money must be used to promote
tourism. Pearce asked what the Chamber thought of the agreement.
Farmer stated that they want the total 40 %. Clifford Meades said
that the law is very clear on what the 40% can be spent on. Mr.
Meades said that the Lighthouse has a permanent seat on the
Chamber. Meades stated that this agreement is wrong because it
erodes all the effort of past years. Mayor Parker asked if the
Lighthouse representative attends the meetings. Meades said not
in the past year. Wildi requested that Farmer, Cullen Chambers
and the Chamber to sit down, discuss and bring something back to
Council. City Attorney Hughes said that the 40% is to promote
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tourism and that the Historical Society does not qualify. Meades
said that the Lighthouse has never been denied money as long as
it was for marketing and not paint or infrastructure. Pearce
withdrew his motion to approve agreement. Wildi said more
communication is needed. Youmans said that the Chamber has been
available and that Cullen Chambers should work with them. Jim
Kluttz said that no one is looking for a fight between the
Chamber and the Lighthouse. City Attorney Hughes stated that only
certain organizations are entitled to the 40% funds.
Remeta moved to disapprove the GMA COLA study for
Retirement. Wildi seconded. Vote to disapprove was 3 (Merves,
Remeta, Wildi); 3 opposed (Youmans, Hosti, Pearce). Mayor broke
tie by voting to disapprove. Pearce moved to approve the study.
Died for a lack of a second.
City Manager Farmer presented the bids for the water storage
tank which will be around $586,000 stating that the City Attorney
suggested to defer awarding the bid until legal matters are
cleared up. City Attorney Hughes said the bids are good for 60
days. Youmans moved to award the bid at the December meeting.
Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to reject Section 2 -010 Definitions Height on
its second reading. Hosti seconded. Youmans said that comments
were about 50/50 for and against and that after talking with the
city attorney he suggests that the City place a 7 foot cap on the
height of a roof. Pearce said that reasonable allowance for a
higher roof is needed and that there are limits of what you can
do at a second reading according to the city attorney. Pearce
stated we should start fresh. Mayor Parker said that he has had
many calls and that there are flaws in some areas and that a
closer study needs to be completed. Remeta stated that ordinances
are not administered fairly and that many of you voted for the 27
units on Bay Street that is against the envelope concept. Mayor
Parker asked how many residential homes in the past two years are
over 35 feet. Zoning Administrator Byers said only 2. Vote by
Council to reject the second reading was 3 in favor (Merves,
Hosti, Pearce); 3 opposed (Youmans, Remeta, Wildi). Mayor broke
tie by voting to reject the second reading. Mayor said that maybe
a committee could be formed to study the issue. Youmans said that
if a committee is formed don't make it like the water tank
committee with all people against the ideas. City Manager Farmer
said that there are four proposals to consider. Sallie Keller
said that she had talked with City Marshal Bargeron who suggested
that the height start at the FEMA required height and then go 35
feet. Wildi said she thinks a workshop is needed to go over the
proposals.
Mayor Parker opened, asked for comments, and then closed
each of the following public hearing according to law.
1. 1997 Proposed Budget - City Manager Farmer gave a summary
stating that a copy has been at the library and at City Hall
for public viewing. Former Mayor Locklear asked what is the
construction fund and where did the monies come from. Farmer
said that $300,000.00 is from the bond. Locklear asked if
monies have been requested from Chatham. Farmer answered by
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saying that a letter of request was sent to the
Commissioners asking for $50,000 for beach lifeguards and
maintenance, and $500,000 for beach and restrooms, but have
not heard back yet from Chatham County. Locklear said that
Mahany was committed to helping Tybee. Katrina Hughes
questioned the water /sewer rate increase and the sanitation
increase resolutions asking if the budget will be amended if
the resolutions do not pass. Farmer answered yes and that
tonight's meeting agenda would address the rate charges
later. Jim Kluttz asked what is the percentage of increase
in the past five years. City Manager Farmer said he did not
have that information in front of him. Youmans moved to
table until a later date. Wildi seconded. The vote was
unanimous.
2. Zoning Administrator Byers presented Council with the zoning
map completed by RDC as part of the new zoning ordinances
adopted last July. Hosti moved to accept the zoning map.
Pearce seconded. Vote was unanimous by Council.
3 Rick Hogan presented his petition for a minor subdivision
for a duplex at 10 -12 Seabreeze Lane. Zoning Administrator
Byers said that the fire wall is in place and that the
building has passed all inspections. Youmans moved to
approve. Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
4. Ordinance 3 -2 -51 Occupation Tax Required: Occupation Tax
Required for Business Dealing in the City. Wildi moved to
approve on first reading. Pearce seconded. Vote by Council
was 5 in favor (Merves, Youmans, Hosti, Wildi, Pearce); 1
opposed (Remeta) .
Ordinance 3 -2 -54 Occupation Tax Levied: Restrictions. Hosti
moved to adopt on first reading. Wildi seconded. Youmans
said that he would like to see "and shall be developed and
updated from time to time by the City of Tybee Island"
deleted from paragraph (b). Hosti accepted the amendment to
delete that part from (b). Vote by Council was 5 in favor
(Merves, Youmans, Hosti, Wildi, Pearce); 1 opposed (Remeta).
Ordinance 3 -2 -57 Professionals as Classified in 0 C G A 48-
13-9(c) paragraphs 1 through 18. Wildi moved to approve on
first reading. Hosti seconded. Vote by Council was 5 in
favor (Merves, Youmans, Hosti, Wildi, Pearce); 1 opposed
(Remeta).
Ordinance 3 -2 -59 When Tax is due and payable; Effect of
transacting business when tax delinquent. Wildi moved to
accept on first reading. Youmans seconded. Vote by Council
was 5 in favor (Merves, Youmans, Hosti, Wildi, Pearce); 1
opposed (Remeta).
Ordinance 3 -2 -69 Requirement for public hearing before tax
increase. Wildi moved to approve on first reading. Merves
seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Ordinance 3 -2 -72 Regulatory Fees: schedule. Wildi moved to
approve on its first reading. Hosti seconded. Changes
amended by Merves, Remeta, Youmans are as follows:
MISCELLANEOUS
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Advertising, Off - premise
- -32 square feet (4X8)
- -128 square feet (8X16)
- -192 square feet (12X16)
- -288 square feet (12X24)
Live Entertainment
Vote by Council was unanimous.
Ordinance 9 -2 -22 Issuance
approve on first reading.
was unanimous.
Ordinance 9 -2 -23.1 Transferability of License. Wildi moved
to approve on first reading. Hosti seconded. Remeta said
that he did not mind paying the total fee when he was in the
process of buying a business on the island and that Council
deleted the transfer for a good reason. Wildi stated that
the transfer fee used to be very low. The Mayor said that if
this passes and there are any problems then we can change
the ordinance. Wildi stated that the law needs to be
enforced. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Merves, Wildi,
Hosti, Pearce); 2 opposed (Youmans, Remeta).
Bills for the month of October were presented by City
Manager Farmer with an explanation and a chart being handed out.
The Mayor asked where the city stands concerning revenues versus
expenditures. Farmer said that administration, inspection and
water /sewer look good; police will be overrun by about 100; fire
will be overrun in the salary line item; DPW and recreation are
already overrun. Remeta asked what has been done to stop the
overrun? Have you met with department heads? Farmer answered that
he plans to meet with department heads. Remeta stated that it is
a little late. Mayor Parker said that errors were made when the
96 budget was being prepared. Youmans said to stop overtime and
only allow any overtime in an emergency status or in dire need.
Wildi suggested rotating shifts in departments. Farmer said a
variety of things can be done for next year. Merves asked why
wasn't this done in May? Pearce moved to approve the bills.
Merves seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to adopt a resolution for the land swap
appraisal. Wildi seconded. Youmans questioned when the Council
would approve the swap? City Attorney Hughes said that a
subdivision will be heard at the December meeting and that the
land swap has to be advertised 6 weeks before Council can act.
Vote by Council was unanimous.
Wildi moved to accept the resolution on merit pay for only
97 if the department heads can find the monies in their budgets.
Pearce seconded. Remeta said that he has heard from employees
that they have received promotions but with no salary increase.
Farmer said that merit pay gives employees motivation. Youmans
said that recommendations for merit pay increases come from
department heads and that as they control the budget it is not
fair. Merves stated that this is just another way to pad the
budget. Why not split the COLA in half, making 1.25 for COLA and
1.25 for merit pay then you would not need to find additional
(Billboards) TIC Sec 8 -4 -24
- $50.00
- $75.00
- $100.00
- $125.00
- $50.00
of License (c). Wildi moved to
Merves seconded. Vote by Council
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money within the budget. Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Merves,
Youmans, Pearce, Wildi); 2 opposed (Remeta, Hosti).
Pearce moved to adopt a resolution to increase the
sanitation fee that customers pay from $3.36 a month to $6.74 a
month. Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was 3 in favor (Youmans,
Wildi, Pearce); 3 opposed ( Merves, Remeta, Hosti). Mayor broke
the tie by voting in favor of the increase.
Pearce moved to approve Ordinance 2 -4 -6.1 Drug Free Policy
on its first reading. Wildi seconded. City Attorney said that he
has no problem with City Manager Farmers' suggestions for
changes, but asked where did the information come from
originally? Farmer said it came from the City of Savannah's
policy. Remeta said we will still have reasonable suspicion.
Youmans said that we will not act on rumors or phone calls to
City Hall. Vote by Council was 3 in favor of adoption (Merves,
Wildi, Pearce); 3 opposed (Youmans, Remeta, Hosti). Mayor broke
the tie by voting to approve the first reading.
Merves moved to approve Ordinance 3 -2 -13 Tax due and Payable
on its first reading. Wildi seconded. Vote by Council was 5 in
favor (Merves,Youmans, Hosti, Wildi, Pearce); 1 opposed (Remeta).
Wildi moved to approve the negotiation for an agreement with
Chatham County Tax Commissioner Danny Powers to bill and collect
our real estate taxes twice a year in the amount of $13,000.00.
Pearce seconded. City Attorney Hughes said that Chatham
collections are more refined and that the City will get their
money quicker than before. There is also a lot of work in doing
FiFa's and all information is located at the Courthouse. Vote by
Council was 4 in favor (Merves, Hosti, Wildi, Pearce); 2 opposed
(Youmans, Remeta).
Pearce moved to adopt Ordinance 6 -3 -1 Water and Sewerage
Charges on its first reading. Motion died for lack of a second.
Pearce moved to approve Ordinance 7 -1 -1 through 7 -1 -2
Special Events on its first reading. Wildi seconded. Youmans
questioned who City Manager's designee was. Farmer answered he
does not have one. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to approve Ordinance 7 -2 -1 through 7 -2 -3
Auditorium /Memorial Park Use on its first reading. Wildi
seconded. Youmans said that he does not like the word designee,
and it should just be City Manager. Merves stated that non - profit
organizations should not be charged. Remeta said that Tybee
residents should not be charged a fee but should be responsible
for clean -up. Vote by Council 4 in favor (Merves, Hosti, Wildi,
Pearce); 2 opposed (Youmans, Remeta).
Pearce moved to approve Ordinance 9 -5 -1 Rules and
Regulations for use of Municipal Beaches on its first reading.
Hosti seconded. Wildi questioned roller skates, Merves questioned
paragraphs 7,8, and 9 stating that 50 yards is too far. Farmer
said that Mr. Bob Fripp read over changes and agrees with them.
Pearce withdrew his motion.
Youmans moved to deny the request from SCAD for a mural on
the pavilion. Remeta seconded. Councilmembers voting to deny were
Youmans, Remeta, Hosti. Voting to allow were Merves, Wildi, and
Pearce. Mayor broke the tie by voting to allow the mural.
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Pearce moved to appoint Don Harris and Chris Schubert as co
chairmen of the Beach Task Force. Merves seconded. Vote by
Council was 2 in favor (Merves, Pearce); 4 opposed (Youmans,
Remeta, Hosti, Wildi). Mayor Parker said that these two gentlemen
volunteered to co- chair; no one else wanted to be chairman.
Youmans moved to appoint Helen Downing as Vice -Chair of the Beach
Task Force. Remeta seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Wildi motioned to deny ante litem claim by Allan Rodger
Taylor. Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce said that the beach and dune protection district was
only on the agenda for information. Youmans stated that the DNR
is doing a good job enforcing the State laws and we should leave
as is.
Hosti moved to approve the request from the Rape Crisis
Center for a grant of $500.00 in 1996. Pearce seconded. Vote by
Council was 4 in favor (Merves, Hosti, Wildi, Pearce); 2 opposed
(Youmans, Remeta).
Youmans moved to adopt Ordinance 6 -1 -20 Adjustment for water
leakage and special circumstances on its second reading. Remeta
seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Youmans moved to adopt Ordinance 2 -010 Definitions Signs
Advertising Benches on its second reading. Merves seconded. Vote
by Council was unanimous.
It so noted that 3 -090 Schedule of Development Regulations
and 5 -090 Variance (b) will be heard when the height ordinance
comes back before Council.
Youmans moved to adopt Ordinance 6 -080 Design Standards
(F.1) Advertising Benches on its second reading. Pearce seconded.
Vote by Council was unanimous.
Being as there was no further business to come before
Council, Youmans moved to adjourn.
Mayor Walter Parker
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Modern surgery is highly technical, sophisticated and
exacting; and
WHEREAS, The registered nurse in the Perioperative Arena is a
highly skilled expert in providing nursing care and
managing the perioperative environment; and
WHEREAS, The surgical patient is going through a major crisis in
his /her life and needs expert care for the manta,
spiritual and physical aspects of their life during
this crisis time the registered perioperative nurse
acts as the patient's advocate during surgery; and
WHEREAS, The registered perioperative nurse is also an expert is
allaying the patient's fears, preparing the patient for
what will happen during surgery and afterwards, and
understanding the patient as a total person;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WALTER W. PARKER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TYBEE
ISLAND, GEORGIA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 10th through
NOVEMBER 16th AS
"PERIOPERATIVE NURSES' WEEK"
IN TYBEE ISLAND, DEDICATED TO THE RECOGNITION OF THIS COMMUNITY'S
REGISTERED NURSES WHO PRACTICE IN THE PERIOPERATIVE ARENA.
THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1996.
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Bills for the Month of October - 96
Group Expenditure % for the year
General Government 66,043.61 71.21
Police 91,957.35 93.80
Fire 5,719.92 82.45
Public Works 64,741.05 104.14
Sanitation 33,325.34 98.48
Recreation /Parking
Lifeguards 17,759.27 98.71
Water /Sewer 58,508.85 72.24
Fund Three 0 76.88
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A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of Tybee Island, Georgia, owns certain real
estate located at 18th Street and Lovell Avenue in the City of
Tybee Island, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Sarah K. Butler owns certain real estate in the City
of Tybee Island, Georgia, located at 19th Street and Chatham Avenue
in the City of Tybee Island, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the City and Sarah K. Butler propose to swap such
properties in conformity with all appropriate legal requirements;
and
WHEREAS, the City has caused appraisals to be made of each of
the properties which are similar in shape and configuration; and
WHEREAS, the appraisal on the property of Sarah K. Butler at
19th Street and Chatham Avenue, in the City of Tybee Island,
Georgia, by Johnnie Ganem Appraisal Company, has appraised such
triangular lot at $1,825.00; and
WHEREAS, the appraisal of Johnnie Ganem Appraisal Company of
the City owned property at 18th Street and Lovell Avenue is in the
amount of $1,825.00.
NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the provisions of
O.C.G.A. §36- 37 -6(c), the appraisals described above as conducted by
Johnnie Ganem on the property located at 18th Street and Lovell
Avenue, City of Tybee Island, Georgia in the amount of $1,825.00
and the appraisal of the property owned by Sarah K. Butler at 19th
Street and Chatham Avenue in the amount of $1,825.00 are hereby
approved.
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ADOPTED this (�f"
ATTEST:
day of �L-°�
, 1996,
WALTER W. PARKER, MAYOR
JACQ OWN, CLERK
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RESOLUTION RE- INSTATING MERIT PAY
WHEREAS, City Council had previously discontinued providing
city employees with merit pay increases due to the absence of a
suitable merit pay system, and
WHEREAS, the city now has a suitable system for providing
merit pay increases,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that employees of the City
of Tybee Island may receive merit pay increases beginning in
calendar year 1997, in accordance with the following
requirements:
A. Changes in employee compensation shall be
accomplished in accordance with the City's Personnel
Ordinances, as may be amended, especially Section 2 -4-
4(j), Administrative salary adjustments.
B. Changes in employee compensation shall be
accomplished within established budgets.
Adopted, this I day of O�
by the City Council of Tybee Island, Georgia.
icaLcititf6-1)
�
ckie Brown
C ty Clerk
, 1996,
Walter Par er
Mayor
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RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING REVISED SANITATION FEES
WHEREAS, Section 5 -2 -23 of the City's Code of Ordinances provides
that the Mayor and Council shall set a monthly fee per rollout
container for sanitation services, AND,
WHEREAS, the current monthly fee of $3.37 does not provide
sufficient revenue relative to subcontract charges for sanitation
services,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the monthly fee per rollout
container for sanitation services shall be $6.74, billed bi-
monthly at the rate of $13.48 per rollout container, and billed
with charges for water and sewer services, effective with the
November 1996 through January 1997 billing period reflected in
bills mailed on or about February 1, 1997.
RESOLVED, this 14th day of November, 1996, by the City Council of
Tybee Island, Georgia, at their regular monthly meeting.
Attes
Jackie Brown
City Clerk
r
Walter Parker
Mayor
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Ordinance # 1996 -27
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 6 Municipal Utilities, Chapter 1,
Section 20 Adjustment for Water Leakage and Special Circumstances
be amended to read as follows:
6-1-20. Adjustment for water leakage
The City shall c the rift to ad.j -ust a ccrtain amount
for adjustmcnt.(ORD. 1992
Vgia
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 199.
ayor Walte 'W Parker
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lst' Reading:
2nd Reading:
Enacted:
[6 -1 -20 . dit]
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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
Land Development Code, Chapter 2, Section 010 Signs and
Definitions, 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:
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.
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.
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.
Alley: Any public way accepted for public use and 20 feet or
less in width providing secondary access to abutting
property.
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.
Appeal: A request for a review of the Code Enforcement
Official's interpretation of any provision of Title Eight.
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.
Aquaculture Project: The commercial cultivation of aquatic
life, such as shellfish, fish, and seaweed.
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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solids from this liquid, digestion of the organic matter,
and discharge of the liquid portion into a disposal area.
Service Station: A building or lot where gasoline, oil, and
greases are supplied and dispensed to the motor vehicle
trade, and /or where battery, tire and other similar sales
and services are rendered.
Setback: The minimum horizontal distance between the front,
rear, or side lot lines and the existing or proposed edges
of the structure. The term "required setback" means a line
beyond which a building is not permitted to extend under
provisions set forth in this ordinance establishing minimum
depth and widths of yards. Eaves not exceeding twenty -four
(24)inches are exempt from setback requirements. Eaves in
excess of twenty -four (24)inches are not exempt from setback
requirements to the extent they succeed twenty -four
(24)inches.(ORD. 1996- 09;6/13/96)
Sewer, public: A system that is owned, maintained and
operated by the city, and approved by the Georgia Department
of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division.
Sign: Any area or surface on which lettering or pictorial
material is displayed for the purpose of directing attention
to a profession, business commodity, service or
entertainment message. Different varieties of signage are
defined as follows:
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b.
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Animated Sign: Any sign that uses movement or change of
lighting, either natural or artificial, to depict
action or create a special effect or scene.
Banner: Any sign of lightweight fabric or similar
material that is mounted to a pole or a building at one
or more edges. Official flags of any institution shall
not be considered banners.
c. Building Marker: Any sign indicating the name of a
building and date and incidental information about its
construction, and is cut into a masonry surface or made
of bronze or other permanent material.
d. Bulletin Board: Any sign erected by a charitable,
educational or religious institution or a public body,
which is erected upon the same property as said
institution.
e. Canopy Sign: A message painted on or applied to a
canopy, awning, or other roof -like structure.
f. Commercial Message: Any sign wording, logo, or other
representation that, directly or indirectly, names,
advertises, or calls attention to a business, product,
service, sale or sales event or other commercial
activity.
ADOPTED THIS D Y OF, 199.
alter W.
May Parker
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It is hereby ordained by the governing authority of the City of
Tybee Island, in open meeting assembled, that the Tybee Island
Land Use Development Plan, Chapter 6, Section 080, Design
Standards, be amended to read as follows:
6 -080 DESIGN STANDARDS
(A) Illumination. Illumination devices, such as but not limited
to floodlights or spotlights, shall be so placed and so
shielded as to prevent the rays or illumination from being
cast into neighboring dwellings and approaching vehicles.
All electrically wired signs shall require an inspection
upon installation and will be monitored periodically by the
city.
(B) Wind Pressure. Signs shall be capable of withstanding the
horizontal loads of twenty -nine (29) pounds per square foot.
SIGN INSTALLATION WITH WIND LOAD REQUIREMENTS
SIGNS TO 32 SQUARE FEET, 0 -0102 FOOT IN HEIGHT
MINIMUM MATERIALS OR EQUIVALENTS:
1. SIGN SURFACE:
A.
29 lbs.
B.
2. POSTS OR PIPES:
A.
B.
C.
Per S. F.
3. HARDWARE:
A.
B.
4. POST OR POLE BURY DEPTH:
A.
Wind loads
B.
C.
(C) Area and Height Size Computations. The following principles shall control the
computation of sign area and sign height for sign restrictions in all zoning districts.
(1) Computation of Area of Individual Signs. The area of a sign face (which is also
the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only one face) shall be computed
by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination
thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation,
emblem, color, or other display, together with any material or color forming an
integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign
from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any
supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or
wall otherwise meets these or other Ordinances or Regulations and is clearly
incidental to the display itself.
(2) Computation of Area of Multi -Faced Signs. The sign area for a sign with more
than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces
(1) The sign shall not exceed an area of 192 square feet.
(2) The sign shall not be located as to obstruct the visual display of any existing
principal use sign.
(3) The sign shall setback from the street - right -of -way line a distance of at least
fifteen (15) feet.
(4) The sign shall not exceed twenty -five (25) feet in height.
(5) The sign must comply with the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970,
SEC: 12 -5 -288 (b -4) which restricts the construction of structures in the marsh
and the obstruction of the marsh view by signage.
(6) The sign with a back exposed to view in whole or in part shall have the back
of such sign covered, screened, or painted to blend in with the surrounding
area.
(G) Signs in Neighborhood Marina Districts (NM)
Only one principal use sign shall be visible from the adjacent public street. That sign
shall not exceed a maximum size of thirty -two (32) square feet in area nor eight (8)
feet in any outer dimension. Any sign if illuminated shall be externally lit,
non - flashing, and containing no neon illumination. The maximum height of the sign
shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet above the average ground elevation of the base of the
sign or from the structure foundation to which it is attached. No sign shall be located
closer than five (5) feet to the property line or street right -of -way.
(H) Signs in Transitional Business Residential Districts (TBR)
For all residential and commercial uses, only the following signs are hereby allowed
and then only if accessory and incidental to a permitted use:
(1) Residential use signs as permitted in Section 6- 070(E) of this article.
(2) Commercial use signs as permitted in Section 6- 070(F) of this article.
(I) Signs in Parks - Conservation Districts
There is no limit to the number or design of signs in this district. However, before a
permanent sign is placed on a lot or parcel in this district, the applicant shall appear
before Mayor and Council at a regularly scheduled meeting.
(J) Signs in Environmental- Conservation Districts (EC)
All signs in any size shape or form are strictly prohibited in the
Environmental- Conservation Districts.
(1996- 15;8 -8 -96)
ADOPTED THIS DAY O , 199.
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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Mayor Wa ter W. Parker
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(CGRDC) Planning Department, as coordinated with Tybee Island.
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Prepared by Coastal Georgia RDC Planning Department May 1996. Print date 9-11-96.