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@ @ITEM 1999 -09 -23 City Council Minutes
Mayor Pro Tem Donald E. Anderson, Jr. called the September 23, 1999 City
Council meeting to order with the following members of Council present: Ed Merves,
Jack Youmans, Anne Monaghan, Michael A. Hosti and Mallory Pearce. Anderson
introduced Attorney Dana Braun who will represent the City in any issues coming before
Council. City Attorney Hughes is in Athens at the annual City Attorney Conference.
Mayor Walter Parker is away on business until September 30m. City Manager Bill
Farmer was present.
Council member Anne Monaghan gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Mr. Bernie Goode addressed Council concerning his memo, that he hopes all the
members have read, concerning 4 way stop signs on Jones Avenue and why he feels that
they are needed. Goode said that he would like to see 5 of the 4 way stops on Jones but
will settle for one at 6th Street and one at 12th Street.
Ms. Marianne Wildi presented Council with two samples of an ordinance
concerning dogs on the beach. Wildi asked for consideration from Council on this
request. Pearce said that maybe a compromise could be reached and that certain sections
of the beach could be designated for dogs. Monaghan stated that there is two sides to this
issue and that the City could hold a public hearing so that all sides can be heard.
Ms. Anne Murray presented Council with a petition signed by the residents on 6th
Street, Place and Terrace requesting that the area be rezoned R -1 Single Family. Murray
said that it was the property owners' fault for not being aware that the area was rezoned
to R -2 and that they also allowed the covenants to expire. Murray said that she is all for
property rights but believes that the Tybee Island Codes protect the builders and
developers more so than the single - family residents. Hosti said that when the City does a
downgrade to zoning that we can be sued for taken rights away from the property owners.
Zoning Administrator Byers said that area was rezoned from R -T to R -2 in 91 and that
there is a process for rezoning. Braun said that Hosti is correct in the down grading issue
and that the issue could be addressed in a public hearing. Merves asked if there was
enough time to advertise for the October meeting. Clerk of Council Brown answered no,
but could have a public hearing in November. Byers said that in order for the Planning
Commission to consider the issue that it would have to be on the November Council
agenda. Byers said that the property owners themselves can petition for a rezoning.
Monaghan stated that the issue probably covers the entire eastside of Butler from Center
to 14th Street. Byers stated that to consider 2 or 3 blocks in an area would be considered
spot zoning. Youmans asked about the square footage in an R -1 zone. Byers said that
there would not be many lots that would have the 12,000 square feet required for R -1.
Hosti asked if the area was considered lots of record. Byers said the City of Tybee Island
created 4,500 for square feet for R -2 and that anything subdivided before 74 is considered
lots of record. Wildi asked what the zoning was in 91? Byers said that Neighborhood
Seven was rezoned from R -T to R -2.
Henry Levy addressed Council on the issue of billboards and that the code is not
being enforced. Levy said that if we have a hurricane that damage would not come from
wind or sea but from pieces of construction from the billboards. Levy asked if the City
Marshal has cited anyone for this violation? Youmans asked where this happened. Levy
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Said on Shel Solomon's' property. Youmans stated that all over Chatham County the
billboards were taken down.
Mr. Paul Webber said he is disappointed that the qualifications for Mayor and
Council were not extended. Webber also stated that the City is aware of his situation
with his parents.
Ms. Alice Martin asked about the derelict vehicles. Farmer said that the police
need to be made aware of these vehicles and then they can enforce the ordinance. Martin
said that Farmer told her that the City Marshal enforces `he ordinance. Farmer answered
that he said police chief.
Hosti stated that he feels that the City should extend qualification times.
Youmans said that people had plenty of time last week. A long discussion followed.
Mayor Anderson opened the meeting for business legally presented to Council.
Pearce moved to adopt the September 9, 1999 minutes as presented. Monaghan
seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
After two motions from Pearce were seconded by Monaghan concerning the 4
way stops on Jones Avenue at 6th Street and at 12th Street and it was voted on to have
the City Attorney draft an ordinance for first reading at the October 14th meeting.
Vote by Council was 4 in favor (Merves, Monaghan, Hosti and Pearce); 2 opposed
(Youmans and Anderson).
At the request of Mayor Parker October the 10 -16th was proclaimed World
Population Awareness Week.
Anderson moved to approve the Alcohol Beverage license for beer and wine for
Ms. Patricia Knight at 1516 Butler Avenue, the Pizza King. Pearce seconded.
Monaghan said that Council needs to consider the letter from Farmer. Monaghan said
that the application is not complete, the Federal I.D. number is not on the application.
Byers said that this usually comes after the applicant goes through the ATF. Youmans
said that these people have done everything that they are supposed to do for application
through the City. Hosti said this is the first time he has ever seen the application itself.
Monaghan agreed. Brown answered that the entire application is usually in the blue book
located in the all Council box in her office. Hosti stated that Council needs to rely on the
Chief of Police and that City Council does not need to gPt involved. Merves said that we
need to look at locations. Byers answered that it is already covered in the ordinances.
Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to hold a public hearing on the issue of allowing dogs on the
beach. Monaghan seconded. Hosti said that this has been discussed at on three separate
Council agendas and that we know what is going on. Hosti said that the City Attorney
should do a draft ordinance for Council consideration. Farmer said that this issue is
located in the beach rules section of the ordinances. Youmans said before having a
public hearing you need to have some paper works on the issue in question. Hosti said
we do not need a public hearing. Merves agreed with Hosti stating that it is rare that he
does not see dog paw prints on the beach when goes walking. Merves said that maybe
dogs could be allowed on the entire beach from 7 to 9 morning and night and that the
police could patrol and see if there are any violators. Monaghan stated that she spoke
with the Chief and he said that between 155 to 160 tickets have been written since
January 99 and that % of them were tourist. Pearce said that he is not in favor of north
beach because of the designated bird watching area. Monaghan said that she has a fear of
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large dogs and that certain areas should be designated. Youmans asked Pearce if these
are the same birds that have polluted the river and if so then the dogs will scare them
away. Pearce moved that each Councilmember should give their options to the City
Attorney for drafting the ordinances and to hold a public hearing to get input. Monaghan
seconded. It was a tie vote with Merves, Monaghan and Pearce in favor and Youmans,
Anderson and Hosti against. The motion failed. Hosti moved to have several draft
ordinances on the October 14th agenda. Youmans seconded. Vote by Council was
unanimous.
Farmer presented the preliminary 2000 budget to Council. Farmer explained
that a proposed budget will be presented at the October 8th Council meeting for a public
hearing. Hosti asked if each department had a total without the CIP items. Farmer
explained the summary that was given to each Council member.
Farmer said that the Gym was moving along and that he had met with architects
and builders today. A contract will be on the October 14th agenda for Council
consideration. Farmer announced that a meeting between the committee, the builders,
and the architects will be held on October 8th at 11 A.M. and everyone is invited.
Pearce moved that a public hearing be held for a LDC change by the addition
of detached duplexes stating that Hughes said that it would be alright to have it on the
agenda for the second meeting in October. Byers said that would not give Planning
Commission time to study it and make recommendations to Council. Pearce amended his
motion for the first meeting in November. Merves seconded. Youmans said that when
Council voted on the Jones Avenue project that he was told that this was a nationwide
thing, so what is the problem now. Pearce said that this is a loose end and should be
addressed in the ordinances. Byers stated that during discussion on the Horsepen Creek
Cottages that the question was asked if these would be considered a duplex. Hughes,
Youmans and Byers answered yes. Voting in favor were Merves, Monaghan,
Anderson and Pearce. Opposing were Youmans and Hosti.
Pearce announced that he has been working with DNR Wildlife in developing the
Coastal Bird Trail. October 9th at 11:30 is the official opening of the north beach area.
A reception will follow, sponsored by Harry Spirides.
Pearce moved to adopt LDC Section 11 -100 Planning Commission — Meetings
on its second reading with the one change of 10 days to 9 days. Monaghan seconded.
Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to adopt LDC Section 11 -060 Planning Commission — Removal
of Members on its second reading. Monaghan seconded. Vote by Council was
unanimous.
Pearce moved to adopt LDC Section 11 -110 Planning Commission — Duties on
its second reading with the modification of words by Attorney Braun in paragraph C.
Monaghan seconded. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Merves, Monaghan, Anderson,
Hosti and Pearce); 1 opposed (Youmans).
Pearce moved to adopt the Noise Ordinance on its second reading. Monaghan
seconded. Vote by Council was unanimous.
Pearce moved to adopt Section 5 -4 -9 Stormwater Management on its second
reading. Hosti seconded. Merves asked who was going to enforce the ordinance.
Monaghan said that the City Marshal should enforce. Farmer said that are several ways
to make the ordinance enforceable. 1) New forms for the building permit process. 2)
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Require all types of construction to have a drainage plan. Youmans said that he planted 6
or 7 cedars years ago and now they have made his front yard a higher grade and does he
have to build a dam in order to combat the flooding of the neighbor's property. Farmer
answered that the trees are not you. Pearce said that he just wants to get something on
the books. Vote by Council was 5 in favor (Merves, Monaghan, Anderson, Hosti and
Pearce); 1 opposed (Youmans).
As there was no further business to come before Council the meeting was
adjourned.
Clerk of Council
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION -1999
WHEREAS world population is projected to reach six billion this year, a trebling of
the planet's human numbers within this century and an event that will be
symbolically recognized on the Twelfth of October;
WHEREAS state and local jurisdictions, including the City of Tybee Islandai -e
confronted with environmental and societal challenges such as water shortages,
traffic congestion, inner city deterioration, curtailment of basic services, climate
change, and the spread of infectious diseases;
WHEREAS these challenges are inextricably linked to patterns of considerable
demographic change, such as areas west of the Mississippi River doubling in
population size as rapidly as Africa, the world's fastest growing region;
WHEREAS urban areas historically have served as centers of trade, transportation,
industry and markets, providing the economic and cultural diversity and vitality
that often define the very nation or region in which they are located;
WHEREAS the detrimental aspects of urbanization are most severe in developing
countries, where grinding poverty and lack of resources compound their impact, but
industrialized countries, with their consumptive lifestyles, are also extremely
vulnerable to their consequences;
WHEREAS urban areas of the industrialized world are expected to absorb over one
billion additional people in the final quarter of the 20th century and another two
billion in the first quarter of the 21g century;
WHEREAS over 50 percent of the world's more than six billion people are expected
to live in urban areas early in the next century, and by the year 2020 urban
population is projected to exceed five billion, or 61 percent of the world total;
WHEREAS the challenges of rapid population growth and urbanization call for
innovative leadership to ensure resource conservation, protection of open space,
waste prevention, sanitation management and a higher quality of life;
NOW, THEREFORE, I Walter W. Parker , MAYOR OF (city, state)Tybee Island,
PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10- 16,1999 AS WORLD POPULATION
AWARENESS WEEK AND URGE ALL CITIZENS THEREOF TO
PARTICIPATE APPROPRIATELY IN ITS OBSERVANCE AND TO REFLECT
UPON URBAN POPULATION CHALLENGES.
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11 -100 MEETINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 1 CI _C S _ )
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 8 Land Developement Code,
Article 11, Section(s) 100_, be AMENDED_ to read as follows:
Section 1. Section 11 -100 is hereby amended to read as follows
11 -100 MEETINGS _ �; ry
(A) The planning commission shall meet in a - : ar session each months = re _
Special
meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the chairman or a ma'o ' of the members or
at the request of the Mayor or Coun
(B) The planning commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a
record of its determinations which shall be a public record.
Any ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict and this
Ordinance shall have application to any violation of the Tybee Island Land Development
Code of Ordinance of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia.
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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11 -060 Removal of Members
ORDINANCE NO. NCO ` I
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 8 Land Developement Code,
Article 11, Section(s) 060_, be amended _ to read as follows:
Session 1 Section 11-060 is hereby amended to read as follows
11-060 REMOVAL OF MEMBERS
The Mayor and Council may remove any member of the planning commission for cause after
written notice at any regularly scheduled city council meeting.
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Any ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict and this
Ordinance shall have application to any violation of the Tybee Island Land Development
Code of Ordinance of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia.
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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11 -110 Duties
ORDINANCE NO. 1 q 3 2-
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 8 Land Developement Code,
Article 11, Section(s)110_, be amended to read as follows:
Section 1. Section 11 -110 is hereby_ amended to read as follows
11 -110 DUTIES
The planning commission cha11 perform all of the following duties:
(A) Duties and responsibilities assigned by the Mayor and Council.
(B) Make formal recommendations to the City Council on all petitions for variances from the
City's technical codes.
(C) Make formal recommendations to the City Council on all petitions for zoning map
amendments, subdivisions, and/or amendments to the text of the ordinance, specifically
including special assignments requested by the governing body, the City Code Enforcement
Department, e►
(D) Land Use Planning. The planning commission shall make careful surveys and studies
periodically in order to update the city's Master Plan.
Consideration cha11 be given to existing conditions, probable future development, and the
promotion of public health, safety, prosperity, economics development, efficiency and the
general welfare as evidenced by the quality of life in the community
Any ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict and this
Ordinance shall have application to any violation of the Tybee Island Land Development
Code of Ordinance of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia.
Mayor Walter W. Parker
j Jicque , R. Br9wn, Clerk of Councr it
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AI ORDINANCa
Section 11 -3 -1. It is the intention of the governing body, and it
is hereby ordained, that the provisions of this ordinance shall
become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Tybee
Island, Georgia and the sections of this ordinance may be
renumbered to accomplished such intention.
Section 11 -3 -1. TIM M: This ordinance (Section 11 -3 -1 et.
SSg.) Shall be known as the "Noise Control Ordinance for the City
of Tybee Island, Georgia".
Section 11 -3 -2. pMINITIONS: The following shall apply in the
interpretation and enforcement of this Ordinance; unless otherwise
specifically stated:
1. Definitions of technical terms used which are not herein
defined shall be obtained from publications of acoustical
terminology issued by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) as its successor body.
a. Ambient sound level. The noise associated with a given
environment, exclusive of a particular noise being
tested, being usually a composite of sounds from many
sources near and far, exclusive of intruding noises from
isolated identifiable sources.
b. B- weighted sound level. The sound pressure level in
decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A-
weighting network. The level is designated d8(A) or dBA.
c. Construction. Any site preparation, assembly, erection,
substantial repair, alteration, or similar action, for or
of public or private rights -of -way, structures,
utilities, or similar property.
2121111 _1=1. A logarithmic and dimensionless unit of
measure used in describing the relative loudness of level
of sound.
d.
e. Demolition. Any dismantling, intentional destruction or
removal of structures, utilities, public or private
right -of -way surfaces, or similar property.
f. Emergency. Any occurrence or set of circumstances
involving actual or imminent physical or psychological
trauma or property damage which demands immediate action.
g. ZMercency work. Any work performed for the purpose of
alleviating or resolving an emergency.
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h. Impulsive sound. Sound of short duration, usually less
than one second, with an abrupt onset and rapid decay.
Examples of sources of impulsive sound include
explosions,, drop forge impacts, and the discharge of
firearms.
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Motorboat. Any vessel which operates on water and which
is propelled by a motor, including, but not limited to,
boats, barges, amphibious craft, water ski towing devices
and hover craft.
• Motorcycle. Any motor vehicle having a saddle or seat
for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not
more than three wheels in contract with the ground. The
term shall include, but not be limited to, motorized
bicycles and motor scooters.
k. Motor vehicle. Any motor - operated vehicle licensed for
use on the public highways, but not including a
motorcycle.
1. Noise. Any sound which disturbs humans or which causes
or tends to cause an adverse psychological or
physiological effect on humans.
m. Noise control officer. The person designated by the City
having responsibility for the enforcement of any
provision of this Ordinance.
n. Noise disturbance. Any sound which endangers or injures
the welfare, safety or health cf human beings, or
disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, or
devalues or injures personal or real property, or as
hereinafter defined,
o. Noise sensitive activities. Activities which should be
conducted under conditions of exceptional quiet
including, but not limited to, operation of schools,
libraries open to the public, churches, hospitals, and
nursing homes.
p. Noise Senpitive area. Any area designated for the
purpose of ensuring exceptional quiet and clearly posted
with "Noise Sensitive Area" signs, because of the noise
sensitive activities conducted therein.
Person. Any individual, partnership, firm, association,
joint venture, public or private corporation, trust,
estate, commission, board, public or private institution,
utility, operative, state agency, municipality or other
political subdivisions of this state, any interstate
body, or any other legal entity.
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r. E w d. el v higle. Any self - propelled airborne,
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waterborne, or landborne model place, Vessel, or vehicle,
which is not designed to carry persons, including, but
not limited to any model airplane, boat, car or rocket.
s. public right -of -way. Any street, avenue, boulevard,
highway, sidewalk, lane or similar place which is owned
or controlled by a governmental entity.
t. public space. Any real property, including any structure
thereon, which is owned or controlled by a governmental
entity.
u. guru tone. Any sound which can be distinctly heard as a
single pitch or a set of single pitches.
v. Real =smarty boundary. An imaginary line along the
ground surface, and its vertical extension, which
separates the real property owned by one person from that
owned by another parson, but not including intra- building
real property divisions.
w. Receiving land use. The use or occupancy of the property
from which a complaint is made concerning noise which
receives the transmission of sound as hereinafter
defined, however, the allowable decibel levels ars based
on the Boning district as opposed to the use of the
receiving land.
x. Recreational vehicle. Any race car, motorcycle, or any
other motorized vehicle equipped for' use in racing or
other recreational events or uses off of public rights -
of -way on public or private property.
Residential. Any property on which is located a building
or structure used wholly or partially for living or
sleeping purposes.
z. d. An oscillation in pressure, particle
displacement, particle velocity or other physical
parameter, in a medium with internal forces that cause
compression and rarefaction of that medium. The
description of sound may include any characteristic of
such sound, including duration, intensity and frequency.
(1) Sound level. The weighted sound pressure level
obtained by the use of a sound level meter and
frequency weighting network, such as A, B, or C as
specified in American National Standards Institute
specifications for sound level meters (ANSI
51.41971, or the latest approved revision thereof.)
If the frequency weighting employed is not
indicated, the A- weighting shall apply.
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(2) §ound level meter. An instrument which includes a
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microphone, amplifier, RMS detector, integrator or
time average, output or display meter, and
weighting networks used to measure sound pressure
levels, which complies with American National
Standards Ynstitute Standard 1.4 -1971 as revised.
(3) Bound pressure. The instantaneous difference
between the actual pressure and the average or
barometric. pressure at a given point in space, as
produced by sound energy.
(4) Used or occupied. Either word shall be .deemed to
include the words "intended, designed, or arranged
to be used or occupied."
Section 12 -3 -3 Uceptions:
1. The provisions of this Ordinance shall not,apply to:
a. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons
to the existence of an emergency.
b. The emission of sound in the performance of emergency
work.
c. Agricultural activities, exclusive of those involving the
ownership or possession of animals or birds.
d. Public mass transportation vehicles.
e. Church or clock carillons, bells, or chimes.
f. The emission of sound in the discharge of weapons or in
fireworks displays for which a permit has been issued.
Section 11 -3 -4 Jse disturbaitce^_prohibited.
1. No person shall make, continue, or cause to be made or
continued, except as permitted, any noise disturbance, or any
noise in excess of the limits for such noise established in
this Section.
a. Maximum permissible sound levels. With the exception of
sound levels elsewhere specifically authorized by this
Ordinance, Table 1 sets forth the maximum permissible
sound levels allowed at or within the real property
boundary of a receiving land use. Any activity or use
that produces a sound in excess of such noise levels for
a receiving land use shall be deemed a "noise
disturbance" and is in violation of this Ordinance.
b. Measurement of sound. The measurement of sound or noise
shall be made with a sound level meter meeting the
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standards prescribed by the American National standards
Institute or its 'successor body. The instrument shall be
maintained in calibration and good working order. Octave
band corrections may be employed in meeting the response
specification. .A calibration check shall be made of the
system at the time of any noise measurement.
Measurements recorded shall be taken so as to provide a
proper reprsseztation of the noise source. The
microphone used during measurement shall be positioned so
as not to create any unnatural enhancement or diminution
of the measured noise. A windscreen for the microphone
shall be used when required. Traffic, other
transportation noise sources and other background noises
shall not be cOnsidered in taking measurements except
where such background noise interferes with the primary
noise being measured. It is the intention that the sound
to be measured is what is being created by the sound
complained of excluding intruding noises from isolated
identifiable sources, but including ambient sound level.
The measure of all sound levels shall barnacle as close to
the property line of the receiving land use as is
practical.
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Sound Levels by Receiving Land Vas
ZONING CATEGORY OR DISTRICT TIME°) SOUND LEVEL
RECEIVING LAND USE11) Limit, dBA(4)
Residentialt2) 7 A.M. - 10 P.M. 60
10 P.M. - 7 A.M. 55
Commercial At all times 75
Noise Sensitive Area At all times 55
c+) As set forth in the Zoning Ordinance for
Tybee Island.
(2) Any zoning district containing the letter "R ".
tai Unless otherwise stated in the Ordinance.
o) For any source of sound which emits a the
maximum sound level limits set shall be reduced by tone, dBA.
2. The provisions cf this Section shall not apply to the
operation of the following domestic power tools or equipment
between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.:
a. Electrical power tools.
b. Motor powered, muffler equipped lawn, garden, and tree
trimming equipment.
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5-4 -9 Prohibition
ORDINANCE NO. I CIC C 1 - 34
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 5, Public Works,
Chapter 5-4 Storm Water Management, Section 5-4-9 Prohibition, be amended to read as
follows:
Section 1. Section 5 -4-9 is hereby amended to read as follows
5 -4-9 Prohibition
1.) It is unlawful for any person to throw, drain, ran, or otherwise discharge to any
component of the municipal/County separate storm sewer system or to cause,
permit or suffer to be thrown, drained, run, or allow to seep or otherwise
discharge into such system all matter of any nature excepting only such storm or
surface water as herein authorized.
2.) The Director may exempt the following from the prohibition provision above.
a. Water line flushing performed by a government agency, diverted stream flows, rising
ground waters, and polluted ground water infiltration.
b. Unpolluted pumped ground water.
c. Discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning
condensation, irrigation water, sprirgs, water from crawl space pumps,
footing drains, lawn watering, indiv.dual residential car washing, flows
from riparian habitats and wetlands, and street wash water.
d. Discharge or flow from fire fighting.
e. Other unpolluted water.
3.) In the event of an accidental discharge or an unavo'3able loss to the municipal/County
separate storm sewer system of any material or substance other than storm water
runoff, the person concerned shall inform thE. Tybee Island Department of Public
Works and all other impacted entities immediately but no longer than two (2)
hours of the nature, quantity and time of occurrence of the discharge. The person
concerned shall take immediate steps to ccirtain, treat, or take other actions to
minimize effects of the discharge on the municipal/county separate storm sewer
system and receiving streams. The person shall also take immediate steps to
ensure no recurrence of the discharge.
Potential cross reference: Sewer Use Ordinance, Streets and Sidewalks Ordinance)
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Any ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict and
this Ordinance shall have application to any violation of the Tybee Island Code of
Ordinance of the City of Tybee Island, Georgia.
Adopted this day of ,1999
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5-4-9 Prohibition
Mayor Walter W. Parker
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