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City of Chamblee
City Council Agenda Item
Department: City Council
Prepared By: Amy Canales
Initiator: Amy Canales
ACTION ITEM (ID # 3420)
REQUESTED ACTION:
Adopt amendments to Chapter 110 and Chapter 240, Articles 1 and 3 of the UDO and the
Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD Pattern Book for TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO
amendment.
SUMMARY:
Businesses have approached the city about opening a taproom; however, they were not able to
open in Chamblee due to our ordinances. Taprooms are spaces dedicated to primarily serving
beer or wine to patrons and differs from a craft brewery or craft distillery in that they do not
produce their own beverages, but instead, offer beer or wine on tap for both consumption on-
site and for package retail sales, which may include the packaging of growlers. Taprooms differ
from brew pubs in that they do not need to have the majority of revenue from the sale of
prepared meals and food.
Therefore, staff is proposing amendments to Chapter 110 and Chapter 240, Articles 1 and 3 of
the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and the Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD
Pattern Book to create a definition and supplemental use regulations for taprooms. Staff is
proposing to allow the taproom use in the Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD district.
Attachment List:
TA2022-02 Staff Memo (DOCX)
Attachment 1 - UDO Redline Sections (DOC)
Attachment 2 - Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD Pattern Book Redline Section
(DOCX)
Attachment 3 - Ordinance (DOCX)
Review:
Amy Canales Completed 04/07/2022 12:56 PM
MEMORANDUM
Summary
Businesses have approached the city about opening a taproom; however, they were not able to
open in Chamblee due to our ordinances. Taprooms are spaces dedicated to primarily serving
beer or wine to patrons and differs from a craft brewery or craft distillery in that they do not
produce their own beverages, but instead, offer beer or wine on tap for both consumption on-
site and for package retail sales, which may include the packaging of growlers. Taprooms differ
from brew pubs in that they do not need to have the majority of revenue from the sale of
prepared meals and food.
At this time, City staff proposes permitting taprooms only in the Downtown Chamblee Town
Center PUD district. The definition of taproom will be established in the UDO and the use could
be permitted in other zoning districts in the future outside of the Downtown Chamblee Town
Center PUD district. The supplemental use standards for taprooms will not allow fuel sales on
the same premises and prohibit unenclosed outdoor storage and equipment.
• Title I, Chapter 110: A definition would be added to the UDO to define a taproom
establishment as the following:
Taproom: An establishment dedicated to the sale of beer and/or wine for off-site and/or
on-site consumption that meets the dispensing and hours of operation requirements of
the Alcohol Ordinance.
• Title II, Chapter 240, Article 1: Taproom will be added to the permitted use table
• Title II, Chapter 240, Article 2: Supplemental use standards would also be added for the
taproom use, as follows:
a. Fuel sales are not allowed on the same premises as a taproom.
b. No unenclosed outdoor equipment or unenclosed outdoor storage is permitted.
• Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD Pattern Book: Staff recommends allowing
taprooms as a permitted use in the Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD district,
provided the taprooms meet the supplemental use regulations in the UDO.
Staff recommends adopting amendments to Chapter 110 and Chapter 240, Articles 1 and 3 of the
UDO and the Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD Pattern Book for TA2022-02 – Taprooms
ordinance.
Attachments
For the purpose of interpreting this UDO, certain words and terms used herein shall be defined as
follows and may be referenced in other titles of this UDO:
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Subdivision: The division of a tract or parcel of land resulting in one or more new lots or building
sites.
Attachment: Attachment 1 - UDO Redline Sections (3420 : TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO Amendment)
Taproom: An establishment dedicated to the sale of beer and/or wine for off-site and/or on-site
consumption that meets the dispensing and hours of operation requirements of the Alcohol Ordinance.
Tasting room: A use associated with and on the same premises as a brewery or distillery, at which
guests may sample the manufacturer's products.
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Permitted Use Table
3.0 Restaurants
Attachment: Attachment 1 - UDO Redline Sections (3420 : TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO Amendment)
3.6 Restaurant providing hookah S
3.8 Taproom *
* Allowed in PUD districts only, as identified in an adopted PUD book use table.
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(b) The following supplemental use provisions are organized by major use category as presented in
Section 240-1, Table of Permitted and Prohibited Uses. Permitted use table reference numbers are
presented in brackets [#].
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(21) Restaurants with outdoor dining [3.2]. Outdoor dining for restaurant service is permitted
subject to the following standards:
a. No outdoor seating shall be used for calculating seating requirements pertaining to the
location of, applications for, or issuance of a liquor license for any establishment nor shall
the additional seats be used to claim any exemption from any other requirement of any
county or state codes or ordinances.
b. Outdoor dining abutting a public sidewalk shall be subject to the following additional
development standards:
1. Outdoor dining areas may not conflict with sidewalk clear zones. They may be
counted toward the required supplemental zone. When located adjacent to a sidewalk
clear zone, the outdoor dining area shall be clearly delineated.
2. A minimum setback of at least 2 feet from the curb line shall be provided adjacent to
on-street parking spaces in order to maintain adequate space for pedestrian access to
motor vehicles.
3. White string lighting may be permitted during operating hours.
4. Outdoor entertainment shall not be amplified and shall cease at 10:00 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday and at 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
(22) Brew pubs [3.4]. Brewing activities shall be:
Attachment: Attachment 1 - UDO Redline Sections (3420 : TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO Amendment)
(24) Restaurant Providing Hookah [3.6].
a. Indoor seating only.
b. Minimum 2,500 sq. ft. of floor area required for customer seating.
c. See International Building Code for mechanical ventilation requirements. Sprinklers may be
required by the Fire Marshal.
(25) Taproom [3.8].
a. Fuel sales are not allowed on the same premises.
b. No unenclosed outdoor equipment or unenclosed outdoor storage is permitted.
(26)(25) Automobile dealerships [4.1]. The following design standards shall apply to automobile
dealerships:
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(27)(26) Automotive wash services (Car Wash), as a principal or accessory use [4.5].
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(28)(27) Automobile rental establishments [4.7].
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(29)(28) Gasoline stations with convenience stores [4.9].
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(30)(29) Bus stop shelters.
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(31)(30) Bus station [4.11].
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(32)(31) Massage establishments [5.20]. See City of Chamblee Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22,
Article VIII, "Massage and Spa Establishments" for applicable regulations.
(33)(32) Tattoo establishments [5.26].
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(34)(33) Spa establishment [5.28]. See City of Chamblee Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22, Article
VIII, "Massage and Spa Establishments" for applicable regulations.
(35)(34) Adult entertainment establishments [6.1]. Adult bookstores, adult movie theaters, adult
cabarets, and other adult entertainment establishments are subject to the following locational
requirements in all districts in which they are permitted:
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(36)(35) Subdivision recreation centers (private) [6.8]. Renovation of existing swim and tennis
clubs built prior to 2006 shall be exempt from the following provisions of the Unified
Development Ordinance:
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(37)(36) Craft brewery [7.7]. When located in the CC, CVC, TOD, MUBC Districts, the following
supplemental regulations shall apply:
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(38)(37) Craft distillery [7.8]. When located in the CC, CVC, TOD, MUBC Districts, the following
supplemental regulations shall apply:
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Attachment: Attachment 1 - UDO Redline Sections (3420 : TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO Amendment)
(39)(38) Dry cleaning plants [7.9].
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(40)(39) Innovator space [7.17].
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(41)(40) Parking structures, multi-story [8.1].
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(42)(41) Self-storage facilities [8.2.5]. Self-storage facilities shall meet the following standards of
design and development:
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(43)(42) Boarding and breeding kennels, and animal hospitals with outdoor boarding of animals
[9.1].
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(44)(43) Veterinarian, including animal hospitals, veterinary clinics with no outdoor boarding of
animals, and county animal control shelter [9.3].
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(45)(44) Cemetery [10.1]. Private and public cemeteries shall comply with all provisions of state
law. In addition:
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(46)(45) Crematorium [10.2].
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(47)(46) Public and private schools offering general education courses (including associated
grounds and athletic and other facilities) [11.1.1], and Places of Worship and places of
assembly (including associated residential structures for religious personnel, and associated
buildings) [11.4].
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(48)(47) Communications facilities, including cellular tower [12.2]. See Chamblee Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 18 - Buildings and Building Regulations, Article V, Standards for
Telecommunications Antennae and Towers.
(49)(48) Solar energy systems, principal [12.6]. Principal solar energy systems (SES) shall be
subject to the following standards:
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(50)(49) Utility Transmission and Monitoring Facilities [12.7].
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(51)(50) Community gardens [13.2].
Attachment: Attachment 2 - Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD Pattern Book Redline Section (3420 : TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO
metal work, furniture, glass or Reference to Specific Brands justified by this pattern book’s S = Permitted and subject to
ceramics, and paper. purpose (as established in Section 240-13 of the UDO
These standards and this pattern
Chapter 1) and by the findings (Supplemental Use Standards);
Simulated divided lights. A window book include specific products and
of Part 1B. and
made up of one piece of glass with brands for illustrative purposes only.
removable muntins attached to The use of specific products and 3. Variances to a standards of T = Permitted as a Temporary
this pattern book, other than Use and subject to Section
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Attachment: Attachment 2 - Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD Pattern Book Redline Section (3420 : TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO
Permitted Use Table Land Use SA-1 SA-2
Land Use SA-1 SA-2 Sales and rental of goods, merchandise or equipment
Residential Sales or rental of goods, merchandise or equipment establishments, not
P P
included in sales and rental uses listed below
Single-family residences
Sales or rental establishments with drive-through facilities
Single-family detached, one dwelling unit per lot
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Attachment: Attachment 2 - Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD Pattern Book Redline Section (3420 : TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO
Land Use SA-1 SA-2 Land Use SA-1 SA-2
Motor vehicle-related sales and service operations and modifications Repair services and trade shops, including sheet metal, upholstering,
Automobile dealerships - motor vehicle sales and leasing, with repair electrical, plumbing, carpentry, sign painting, and other similar
and body work as an accessory use (not permitted on Storefront S activities
Streets) Research and experimental testing laboratories
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Attachment: Attachment 2 - Downtown Chamblee Town Center PUD Pattern Book Redline Section (3420 : TA2022-02 - Taproom UDO
Land Use SA-1 SA-2 Land Use SA-1 SA-2
Cold storage and freezer lockers Temporary tent or storage T T
Self-storage Temporary storage containers T T
Warehouse, storage, or distribution center as a principal use
Parking of vehicles or storage of equipment outside enclosed structures the ground floor oriented to
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_______________________________
Cherron Bouie
City Clerk, City of Chamblee, Georgia
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The Honorable Brian Mock
Mayor, City of Chamblee, Georgia
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney
First Reading: ___________________________
Second Reading: _________________________