AN ORDINANCE
NO.
An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) for Columbus,
Georgia so as to amend requirements for outdoor cafes in the CRD zoning
district.
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THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 4 of the Unified Development Ordinance is hereby amended by amending
Section 4.2.3 to read as follows:
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.C.1.B. Clear Passage to be Provided. A minimum seven-foot wide
unobstructed clear passage for pedestrians shall be maintained. The minimum
distance shall be measured from the portion of the outdoor caf? frontage that
is nearest to either the curb line or to the nearest obstruction.
An outdoor caf? shall not obstruct the exits and entrances of adjacent
properties and shall not extend beyond the property lines of the establishment
operating the outdoor caf?.
Recesses in the outdoor caf? frontage shall not be used to satisfy
the unobstructed width requirement.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.C.1.B. Clear Passage to be Provided. In that part of the CRD
that includes Broadway from 14th Street to 9th Street and the blocks of 10th
Street and 11th Street between Broadway and Front Avenue, the clear passage
will be that area between the brick pavers/planters and one row of tables that
are adjacent to the store front as shown on the Uptown Columbus Outdoor Cafe
Plan. In other areas of the CRD, the clear passage will be determined by the
Uptown Columbus Outdoor Cafe Plan.
Amend Section 4.2.3.C.2. to read:
Section 4.2.3.C.2. Operation of Outdoor Cafes. A caf? shall be operated by
the proprietor of the adjacent establishment as described in the Uptown
Columbus Outdoor Cafe Plan or the granted permit.
No change to 4.2.3.C.2.(A) & (B).
Amend Section 4.2.3.D. to read:
Section 4.2.3.D. Definition of Outdoor Area. A caf? shall be defined as the
area described in the granted permit. The granted permit shall be posted on
site.
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.E. Use of Enclosed Area. The enclosure shall be used
exclusively for dining, drinking, and circulation therein.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.E. Reserved.
Amend Section 4.2.3.H. to read:
Section 4.2.3.H. Location. Outdoor cafes shall be located as described in the
Uptown Columbus Outdoor Cafe Plan or the granted permit.
Amend Section 4.2.3.I.1. to read:
Section 4.2.3.I.1. Anchoring. Umbrellas shall be anchored.
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.K. Planters, Railings and Fencing.
1. Support. All planter, railings, and fencing placed within an outdoor caf?
shall be self-supporting.
2. Maximum Height. The maximum height of planters, railings and fencing is 36
inches. Vegetation with a planter is included in determining the maximum
height.
Drainage. Water drainage from any planters onto the walkway or sidewalk is
prohibited. Planters shall have saucers or other suitable systems to retain
seepage.
Elevation. The outdoor caf? shall be at the same elevation as the adjoining
walkway or sidewalk.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.K. Reserved.
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.M.2. Music. Musical instruments or sound reproduction devices
shall not be operated or used within an outdoor caf?.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.M.2. Reserved.
Delete:
Section 4.2.3.U. Certificates of Appropriateness. If the walkway area
proposed for an outdoor caf? falls within the jurisdiction of the Uptown Fa?ade
Board or the Board of Historical and Architectural Review, the applicant shall
obtain a certificate of appropriateness from the appropriate board prior to
issuance of an encroachment permit. A copy of an approved certificate of
appropriateness shall be submitted with an encroachment permit application.
Replace with:
Section 4.2.3.U. Certificates of Appropriateness. Applications that meet the
standards for outdoor cafes as established by the Uptown Fa?ade Board shall be
reviewed for administrative approval by the City Traffic Engineer. The Uptown
Fa?ade Board shall review for approval all applications submitted for outdoor
cafes that do not meet the pre-approved standards as set by said Board.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
19TH day of June, 2007 introduced a second time at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the ______ day of ________, 2007, and adopted at said meeting
by the affirmative vote of ________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting____________.
Councilor Anthony voting__________.
Councilor Baker voting____________.
Councilor Barnes voting___________.
Councilor Davis voting____________.
Councilor Henderson voting________.
Councilor Hunter voting___________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_________.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON JIM WETHERINGTON
CLERK MAYOR
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