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September 25, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
12. Petition of Glynda M. Jones, President of the Liberty City-Richfield Southover Community Improvement Association for a Text Amendment Articles 5 Base Standards, 8 Use Standards, and 9 General Site Standards Pertaining to the Regulation of Vehicle and Freight Terminals and Vehicle Towing and Impound Facilities (25-003914-ZA). (Additional Item Added)
Strategic Priority
GOAL 4:  Develop World Class Livable Environment & Infrastructure
Description

The Petitioner requests amendment of the IL-R (Light Industrial-Restricted) zoning district to require issuance of a Special Use Permit from Savannah’s City Council in establishing a ‘Vehicle and Freight Terminal Use’ or ‘Vehicle Towing and Impound Facility’ use.

The Petitioner also requests modification of standards related to:

  • ‘Outdoor Storage’ in the IL-R (Sec. 5.17.9.b. ii)
  • Configuration of ‘Outdoor Sales’ display areas and associated structures (Sec. 8.4.18)
  • Standards regulating the operation and configuration of Vehicle and Freight Terminals (Sec. 8.6)
  • Clarification regarding Outdoor Display Areas (Sec. 8.7.12.b.)
  • Clarification regarding Principal Use Outdoor Storage Areas (Sec. 9.7)
  • Establishment of a new minimum fence and buffer standard for Principal Use Outdoor Storage  Areas (Sec. 9.7.4)

 

 

Recommendation

On August 26, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested text amendment to require issuance of a Special Use Permit for the establishment of a Vehicle and Freight Terminal or Vehicle Towing and Impound Facility in the IL-R zoning district, and to permit modifications of the following sections:

  • ‘Outdoor Storage’ in the IL-R (Sec. 5.17.9.b.ii)
  • Configuration of ‘Outdoor Sales’ display areas and associated structures (Sec. 8.4.18)
  • Standards regulating the operation and configuration of Vehicle and Freight Terminals (Sec. 8.6)
  • Clarification regarding Outdoor Display Areas (Sec. 8.7.12.b.)
  • Clarification regarding Principal Use Outdoor Storage Areas (Sec. 9.7)
  • Establishment of a new minimum fence and buffer standard for Principal Use Outdoor Storage Areas (Sec. 9.7.4)
Contact
Bridget Lidy, Planning and Urban Design
Financial Impact
NA
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: MPC Recommendation Packet Text Amendment (25-003914-ZA).pdf
Exhibit 2: Map of IL-R Parcels (Aldermanic Districts).pdf
Exhibit 3: Map of IL-R (Neighborhoods).pdf
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