State Law References: Municipal authority to zone, G.S. 160A-381 et seq.
Article I. In General
Sec. 32-1. Purpose.
Sec. 32-2. Authority.
Sec. 32-3. Jurisdiction.
Sec. 32-4. Interpretation and conflict.
Sec. 32-5. Zoning affects all land and every building and use.
Sec. 32-6. Required yards not to be used by building.
Sec. 32-7. Relationship of building to lot.
Sec. 32-8. Street access.
Sec. 32-9. Reduction of lot and yard areas prohibited.
Sec. 32-10. Business uses of manufactured offices and trailers.
Sec. 32-11. Definitions.
Sec. 32-12. Food service trailer temporary use permit for special events.
Secs. 32-13—32-40. Reserved.
Article II. Administration
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 32-41. Zoning enforcement officer.
Sec. 32-42. Application for permit.
Sec. 32-43. Certification of occupancy/compliance.
Sec. 32-44. Landscape permits and building permits.
Sec. 32-45. Administrative procedures.
Secs. 32-46--32-60. Reserved.
Division 2. Enforcement and Penalties
Sec. 32-61. Enforcement authority.
Sec. 32-62. Reserved.
Sec. 32-63. Civil remedies.
Sec. 32-64. Equitable relief.
Sec. 32-65. Combination of remedies.
Sec. 32-66. Procedure and remedies.
Secs. 32-67--32-80. Reserved.
Division 3. Changes and Amendments
Sec. 32-81. Changes and amendments.
Sec. 32-82. Action by the applicant.
Sec. 32-83. Action by the planning board.
Sec. 32-84. Action by the village council.
Sec. 32-85. Protest to an amendment.
Secs. 32-86--32-100. Reserved.
Division 4. Planning Board
Sec. 32-101. Establishment.
Sec. 32-102. Procedures.
Sec. 32-103. Duties generally.
Sec. 32-104. Appeals and variances.
Sec. 32-105. Appeals in the nature of certiorari.
Sec. 32-106. General provisions.
Secs. 32-107--32-120. Reserved.
Article III. Zoning Districts and Regulations
Sec. 32-121. Zoning districts established.
Sec. 32-122. District boundaries and zoning map.
Sec. 32-123. Interpretation of district boundaries.
Sec. 32-124. Interpretation of district regulations.
Sec. 32-125. Descriptions and purposes of the districts.
Sec. 32-126. Permitted and special uses.
Sec. 32-127. Dimensional density and structure requirements.
Sec. 32-128. Site development plan.
Sec. 32-129. Homeowners’ association amenity regulation.
Secs. 32-130--32-160. Reserved.
Article IV. Accessory Uses
Sec. 32-161. Dwellings as accessory uses.
Sec. 32-162. Retail sales and services as accessory uses.
Sec. 32-163. Ornamental structures, fences and walls.
Sec. 32-164. Home occupations.
Secs. 32-165--32-190. Reserved.
Article V. Supplemental Regulations
Sec. 32-191. Enforcement and interpretation.
Secs. 32-192--32-220. Reserved.
Article VI. Nonconforming Uses
Sec. 32-221. Purpose and intent.
Secs. 32-222--32-250. Reserved.
Article VII. Special Uses
Sec. 32-251. Purpose.
Sec. 32-252. Application and fees.
Sec. 32-253. Procedures for determining special use permit applications.
Sec. 32-254. General provisions concerning special use permits.
Sec. 32-255. Commercial filming permits.
Secs. 32-256--32-290. Reserved.
Article VIII. Planned Unit Development
Sec. 32-291. Purpose and intent.
Sec. 32-292. Definitions.
Sec. 32-293. Districts in which allowed.
Sec. 32-294. Minimum area of development.
Sec. 32-295. Design standards.
Sec. 32-296. Allowable uses.
Sec. 32-297. Recreational and open space requirements.
Sec. 32-298. Residential density.
Sec. 32-299. Density bonuses.
Sec. 32-300. Development standards and improvement requirements.
Sec. 32-301. Phasing of development.
Sec. 32-302. Elements of the planned unit development.
Sec. 32-303. Special requirements.
Sec. 32-304. Master plan application approval.
Sec. 32-305. Site specific plan approval.
Sec. 32-306. Amendments to master plan and site specific plans.
Sec. 32-307. Enforcement provisions.
Sec. 32-308. Procedures for establishing a moratorium.
Secs. 32-309--32-330. Reserved.
Article IX. Signs
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 32-331. Title.
Sec. 32-332. Purpose.
Sec. 32-333. Authority.
Sec. 32-334. Jurisdiction.
Sec. 32-335. Usage of words and terms.
Sec. 32-336. Definitions.
Sec. 32-337. Word interpretations.
Sec. 32-338. Calculation of sign area.
Sec. 32-339. Violations.
Sec. 32-340. Enforcement and remedies.
Sec. 32-341. Citation.
Sec. 32-342. Amendments.
Sec. 32-343. Prohibited signs.
Sec. 32-344. Nonconforming signs.
Sec. 32-345. Roof mounted marina signs.
Secs. 32-346—32-360. Reserved.
Division 2. Permits
Sec. 32-361. Permit required.
Sec. 32-362. Application for permit.
Sec. 32-363. Issuance of permits.
Sec. 32-364. Fees.
Secs. 32-365--32-380. Reserved.
Division 3. Construction and Maintenance
Sec. 32-381. Design, construction and maintenance.
Sec. 32-382. Reconstruction of damaged signs or sign structures.
Sec. 32-383. Removal of sign upon termination of business.
Sec. 32-384. Dilapidated signs.
Secs. 32-385--32-400. Reserved.
Division 4. General Sign Regulations
Sec. 32-401. Signs permitted in all districts.
Sec. 32-402. Sign regulations for residential uses.
Sec. 32-403. Sign regulations for commercial and not-for-profit uses.
Sec. 32-404. Supplemental sign regulations.
Sec. 32-405. Hardship cases.