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Animal production, excluding animal feedlots, and limited to NAICS codes 112111, 11212 and 11213 (beef and dairy cattle); 1124 (sheep and goats); and 1129 (other animal production); and also including 71213 (zoos), shall meet the following requirements:
(A) Minimum lot size for such use shall be two contiguous acres.
(B) Such use shall not be located within 1,000 feet of any residential district or existing residence, as measured in a straight line from any portion or part of the use, including fences, structures, and equipment storage, to the closest point of the property line(s) of any residential district or existing residential use.
(C) Adequate fencing shall be provided to retain livestock on the premises and to protect the required buffer. The required buffer must be landscaped per the requirements for property buffers as provided in § 157.138(H)-Property Buffers.
(D) The number of animals kept on the property at any given time per acre shall be in such numbers that they do not present any significant off-site impacts related to noise, odor or storm water runoff.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
Home occupations, as defined by this Zoning Ordinance, shall meet the following requirements.
(A) The home occupation shall be carried on wholly within the principal building; attached garages may be used only for the storage of parts and materials.
(B) The floor area dedicated to such use shall not exceed 25% of the floor area of the principal building.
(C) No activity shall be conducted outside, nor shall there be any associated outdoor storage, display, or refuse area in any yard of the property.
(D) No signs shall be allowed, except in conformance with the zone district regulations within which the use is located.
(E) No merchandise or articles shall be displayed so as to be visible from outside the building.
(F) No person not residing in the residence shall be employed in the home occupation.
(G) No traffic shall be generated in an amount above that normally expected in a residential neighborhood. Vehicles used by or servicing the home occupation are limited to vehicles normally associated with residential areas.
(H) No parking is needed above that accommodated in residential off-street parking.
(I) There is no alteration whatsoever of the residential character of the building(s) and/or premises.
(J) The occupation, profession, or trade is properly licensed, and generates no noise, glare, heat, vibration, smoke, dust, or odor perceptible to adjacent uses in excess of normal residential use.
(K) The occupation shall not involve the retail sale of merchandise manufactured off the premises.
(L) The occupation shall not be used for receptions, parties, etc. in which the resident receives a fee or compensation for the use of the facility.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15; Am. Ord. 2017-013, passed 10-10-17)
(A) Accessory structures and uses to observe required setbacks. Unless specifically provided herein, all accessory structures and uses shall observe all required setbacks, yard and other requirements applicable to the principal building or use for the district within which they are located. No accessory structure or use may be located in any required buffer area. In no case shall miscellaneous articles associated with such use be stored or displayed for sale closer than 35 feet to any property line having street frontage. In no case shall any accessory use or structure be built or placed within a public right-of-way.
(B) General requirements.
(1) The use of mobile or manufactured homes, shipping containers, or similar structures as accessory buildings shall only be permitted in the CMU, GBD or IND Districts provided they are not visible from the street.
(2) The number of accessory buildings shall not exceed three on any lot or parcel in the R-15, R-10, R-6, or R-6S Districts. There is no maximum requirement for the number of accessory buildings in other districts.
(3) Accessory structures shall collectively not exceed 50% of the Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the principal structure(s) in the R-15, R-10, R-6, of R-6S Districts, or 35% of the required rear setback area. No maximum area is required for other districts.
(4) In all residential districts, corrugated or flat metal or plastic panels and similar materials cannot be used on the exterior walls of an accessory structure which is located in the side yard area. However, corrugated or flat metal or plastic panels and similar materials may be used for the exterior walls of accessory structures if the accessory structure is located in the rear-yard area and is shielded from view by the principal building, fencing, or landscaping so that it cannot be viewed from any street.
(5) In the R-15, R-10, and R-6 Districts, open storage of materials (i.e., not under a roof) shall not exceed 50 square feet.
(6) Accessory buildings in residential districts shall not be used for storage in connection with a trade, except with an approved home occupation permit.
(7) Private and decorative fences are permitted along the property line of any lot or parcel in compliance with the visibility requirements of § 157.191-Visibility at Intersections; Sight Triangle.
(C) Location. Unless specifically regulated, accessory structures and uses are permitted within the buildable area on the side or in the rear of the primary building, but not in front of the primary building. Under the following conditions; accessory structures and uses are permitted within required yards and setback areas:
(1) Off-street parking and loading space. Off-street parking and loading spaces are permitted in required yard and setback areas, but not in required buffer areas.
(2) Accessory structures, carports, garages, and other storage buildings. Detached accessory structures may be built within the required side and rear setbacks provided the structure is located no more than three feet from the rear property line. No accessory structure in a residential district shall be built closer than three feet to any side or rear property lines.
(D) Specific requirements and conditions. The following requirements apply to specific accessory uses.
(1) Domestic animal shelters and pens in residential areas for housing small animals.
(a) Within residential zones, pens and shelters may be constructed in accordance with the following restrictions for the purpose of housing domestic pets and small animals. Commercial training or breeding facilities for small animals are prohibited. Horses, chickens, and dogs are allowed provided they do not exceed the maximum number allowed as stated below.
(b) Maximum number of animals.
1. Three dogs or small domestic animals per residential lot.
2. Ten chickens per residential lot, however no roosters are allowed.
(c) Pens may be located in the rear yard only.
(d) Required setbacks.
1. Ten feet from the side and rear property lines.
2. Seventy-five feet from any adjacent residence.
3. Thirty-five feet from any guest house, pool, or recreational use.
(e) The pen must be constructed to allow for proper and sanitary waste disposal and adequate drainage to prevent ponding and propagation of insects. Application of lime and pesticides to control odor and insects will be required.
(f) All food must be stored in rodent and insect proof containers.
(2) Stables and paddock fences accessory to residential uses.
(a) Paddock fences allowed in rear yard area only, except that on lots of three acres or more, paddock fences may also be located in front and side yards.
(b) Paddock fences must be at least five feet from the nearest adjacent property line and at least 50 feet from the nearest portion of any existing residence on an adjacent parcel. Paddock fences may be located on the property line if adjacent to:
1. Permanent right-of-way (highway, wet lands).
2. Another equestrian use.
(c) Stables are allowed in the rear yard only.
(d) Each stable must have a fenced paddock area of at least 1,000 square feet.
(e) Stables must be at least ten feet from the nearest property line of any adjacent non-residential parcel and at least 100 feet from the nearest property line of any existing adjacent residential use or residentially zoned vacant parcel.
(f) Maximum four horses per acre of approved paddock area.
(g) The paddock area must be maintained so as to prevent ponding of water and the propagation of insects and to prevent pollution of adjacent streams.
(h) The paddock and stable must be maintained in a sanitary condition through the proper use of lime and pesticides.
(i) Manure must be removed at least twice weekly so as to prevent propagation of flies and creation of odors.
(j) Manure piles shall be located at least 50 feet from any property line.
(k) All grain must be stored in rodent proof containers.
(3) Portable classrooms. Portable classrooms, as an accessory use to an existing building, in any district for cultural, community, or educational facilities or religious complexes, for an indefinite period provided all setback requirements for the district in which the structures are to be located and applicable buffer and landscaping requirements are met.
(4) Fences and walls.
(a) General. The following standards shall apply to all fences and walls in all zoning districts unless otherwise noted.
1. Fences and walls shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the visibility requirements of § 157.191-Visibility at Intersections; Sight Triangle, and so as not to otherwise interfere with the needs of drivers in parking areas, at entrance and exit locations, and at street intersections.
2. Fences and walls shall be constructed such that the "finished" part of the fence or wall is located to and facing the exterior of the property.
3. Nothing in this division (D)(4) shall preclude the installation of temporary fences around construction works, erected or maintained pursuant to the Building Code, soil erosion and sedimentation requirements, or tree conservation requirements.
(b) Material and design. The following standards shall apply to all fences and walls in all zoning districts, unless otherwise noted.
1. Chain link fences shall not be permitted in a front setback area, except in the B2, CMU and IND Districts. This standard shall not apply to tennis courts and ball fields. Wire fences with a minimum grid size of 2 inches by 4 inches are allowed provided they are supported by wooden posts and include landscaping.
2. In a commercial district, fences made of chain link or similar material placed in an established yard which abuts a residential or mixed-use district shall provide a semi-opaque vegetative screen on the exterior side of the fence.
3. Security walls and fences, including but not limited to barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire, and similar high security fencing material shall only be permitted in the IND District.
4. Electric fencing shall only be permitted where it is accessory to a permitted agricultural or equestrian use.
5. Walls and fences used for landscaping or screening shall be constructed of masonry, stone, wood, vinyl or a material similar in composition and appearance as the principal building. Such walls and fences shall be opaque or shall be of a design approved by the Zoning Administrator. See § 157.139-Screening.
6. Unfinished concrete block walls (excluding decorative concrete block) shall not be permitted.
7. Fences constructed of readily flammable material such as paper, cloth, or canvas, but not including wood, shall be prohibited.
8. Fences or walls topped with or containing metal spikes, broken glass, or similar material shall be prohibited.
(c) Height. The following height limitations shall apply to all fences and walls unless otherwise required by this subchapter.
1. The maximum height of fences and walls shall be four feet above grade when located within a required yard adjacent to a public street and a maximum of eight feet when located within any required side or rear yard not located adjacent to a public street or alley.
2. Decorative caps or spires which extend above the highest horizontal member of the fence shall not be included in the measurement of height.
3. In the GBD and IND Districts, the maximum height of fences and walls shall be six feet above grade when located within a required yard adjacent to a public street if the fence is setback ten feet from the front property line and the area between the fence and the property line is landscaped per the requirements of § 157.137-Landscaping and § 157.138-Buffers. Fences shall be a maximum of eight feet when located within any required side or rear yard not located adjacent to a public street.
(5) Swimming pools. Swimming pools located on any site, including single-family residential sites, shall meet the following requirements.
(a) Located in a side or rear yard only.
(b) Located a minimum of ten feet from any property line.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15; Am. Ord. 2017-013, passed 10-10-17; Am. Ord. 2021-012, passed 6-22-21)
Hunting is allowed on undeveloped tracts of land of at least 100 contiguous acres in size, where permitted as provided in § 157.029(D)-Table of Permitted Uses.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
Satellite dish antennas measuring 39.97 inches or less in diameter and other antennas designed to receive broadcast satellite service, video programming services via broadband radio service (wireless cable), or local television broadcast signals, and accessory to a residential use as defined by this chapter and by the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, shall meet the following requirements, to the extent that such requirements do not impair the installation, maintenance or use of such device:
(A) Such uses may be located on the roof of the structure and in required rear and side yards.
(B) No such use may be located closer than five feet to the nearest property line.
(C) If located within the buildable area of the lot of the residence, the use shall not extend or be located in front of any principal building.
(D) Satellite dishes shall be located to reduce visual impact from surrounding properties at street level and from the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 15-002, passed 2-24-15)
(A) A valid mobile vending permit issued by the Zoning Administrator is required prior to setting up or selling merchandise. Permit certificates shall be attached to the mobile vending unit where it is readily visible, and shall include the current name, mailing address and valid phone number of the mobile food vending unit owner.
(B) All vendors must obtain a city business license.
(C) Permitted merchandise shall be limited to edibles, hot and cold beverages containing no alcohol, and items related to such merchandise.
(D) Permission to operate must be obtained from the owner of the property on which the mobile vending unit is situated, or an authorized representative of the property owner.
(E) No more than one mobile food vending unit shall be allowed on any given lot at the same time without first obtaining a special event permit.
(F) Required parking for the business(es) located on the lot shall be minimally affected.
(G) Signage shall be permitted on the vehicle only to identify the name of the product, the name of the vendor, and the posting of prices. A separate menu board is allowed, not exceeding 12 square feet in area and 40 inches in height. This sign must be located on the same lot as, and within close proximity to, the mobile food vending unit, and shall not be placed on the sidewalk or the public right-of-way.
(H) The mobile food vendor shall only use single-serve plates and utensils. Garbage and recycling receptacles must be made available for patron use and removed from the site daily by the mobile food vendor.
(I) Mobile food vendors shall meet all applicable DHEC regulations for mobile food vending unit and possess a valid DHEC permit, where applicable.
(J) Any mobile food vendor or mobile food vending unit that has been issued a notice of health violation by any department or agency of the state of South Carolina, which remains uncorrected upon a subsequent inspection, shall have its mobile food vending permit revoked.
(K) Mobile food vendors shall properly store all fat, grease, oil, or waste water and shall dispose of all such waste only at locations designated and authorized to accept and dispose of such waste.
(L) A mobile food vendor shall not:
(1) Leave any vehicle unattended;
(2) Store, park, or leave any vehicle overnight on any street or sidewalk;
(3) Leave from any location without first picking up, removing and disposing of all trash or refuse remaining from sales made by the vendor;
(4) Solicit or conduct business with persons in motor vehicles;
(5) Sell anything other than that for which a valid license to vend has been issued;
(6) Sound or permit the sounding of any device that produces a loud or raucous noise, or use or operate any loudspeaker, public address system, radio, sound amplifier or similar device to attract the attention of the public;
(7) Allow any item relating to the operation of the vending business to lean against or hang from any building or other structure lawfully placed on public property;
(8) Change vending location without first notifying the Zoning Administrator and submitting the required permissions and site plan; and
(9) Discharge fat, grease, oil, or waste water into the sanitary sewer or stormwater system.
(M) Catered events, special events and mobile food vendors that fall under a special event permit are exempt from these requirements.
(Ord. 2016-008, passed 5-10-16)
AREA, DENSITY, DIMENSIONAL AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
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