AN ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus,
Georgia so as to regulate existing, nonconforming dumpsters.
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THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 4 of the Unified Development Ordinance is hereby amended by deleting
Section 4.2.1.C. in its entirety and by substituting a new Section 4.2.1.C. to
read as follows:
C. Nonconforming dumpsters
All existing nonconforming dumpsters in the Columbus Consolidated Government
jurisdiction shall be in compliance with these regulations, with the exception
of the following:
1. Applicability
The requirements of this subsection shall apply to all trash areas, dumpsters,
recycling bins, compactors, outdoor storage areas and similar facilities
visible from any public street or from adjacent residential uses or zoning
districts.
2. Minimum Screening
Dumpsters shall be screened on a minimum of 3 sides.
3. Materials
Materials used for the screening of these dumpsters shall consist of either
concrete, fieldstone, brick, stucco or wood picket fence to provide for an
opaque design to screen the dumpster from the public's view. Landscaping or
planted vegetation shall be permitted per approval by the City Arborist or his
designee.
4. Orientation
All dumpsters shall be screened from public view, from public rights-of-way,
and from adjacent residential uses or zoning districts. Un-gated dumpster
screens shall be faced away from the public right-of-way.
5. Effective Date
All existing nonconforming dumpsters shall be in compliance no later than June
30, 2007.
6. Uses with Nonconforming Dumpsters
A use with a dumpster that does not conform to the requirements of this Section
shall not cause the use, structure or property to be considered nonconforming.
7. Effect of Expansion or Improvements
Any use or structure that undergoes renovation, expansion or similar
improvement in an amount equal to or in excess of 50 percent of the value of
improvements shall comply with the requirements of this Section.
SECTION 2.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
12th day of September, 2006 introduced a second time at a regular meeting of
said Council held on the ______ day of __________, 2005, and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote of ______ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting____________.
Councilor Anthony voting__________.
Councilor Davis voting____________.
Councilor Henderson voting________.
Councilor Hunter voting___________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_________.
Councilor Rodgers voting__________.
Councilor Suber voting____________.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF
CLERK MAYOR
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