(a) Intent. The R-2 general residential district is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for residential purposes.
(b) Permitted uses:
(1) All uses permitted in a single-family residential district.
(2) Two-family dwellings.
(3) Clubs, lodges, and fraternal organizations.
(4) Multi-family dwellings.
(5) Rooming or boardinghouses.
(6) Tourist homes.
(7) Nursery schools and kindergartens provided that at least 100 square feet of outdoor play area is provided for each child.
(8) Signs not to exceed 12 square feet with no flashing lights.
(9) Family care homes.
(10) Child care center (more than 8 children).
a. Center must be licensed and permitted to operate by the North Carolina Division of Child Development as such.
b. Must meet all provisions and regulations outlined in the NC Child Care Center Handbook, as well as all state and local regulations related to space requirements, hours of operation, location of outdoor play space, parking requirements, setbacks and so forth.
c. Adequate access to and from the site, as well as adequate off-street space must be provided for the pickup and discharge of children or adults.
d. Parking spaces are required based upon one space per employee expected to be at the center at any given time, plus one space per fifteen (15) children.
e. A copy of the North Carolina State license issued to the facility shall be clearly displayed.
(11) Single-family, attached dwelling.
a. Overall area of site to be subdivided and/or developed shall be no less than 2,400 square feet.
b. All single-family, attached lots shall take access onto a public street.
c. All single-family, attached units must be serviced by public water and sewer.
d. No more than eight (8) attached units may be connected in a single structure.
e. A minium separation of ten feet (10') is required between end units or end units and a side or rear property line.
(c) Special use permits.
(1) Hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes and dental offices and clinics not used primarily for the treatment of contagious diseases, alcoholism or drug addicts.
(2) Thrift store, consignment shop, or food pantry for the needy operated for and by a church, or nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization. Proceeds, profits or value derived from the operation must benefit the needy, homeless, or similar charitable efforts. The facility must provide one parking place for every 100 square feet of the floor area and may only operate during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A single non-illuminated primary sign may not exceed 12 square feet and other than directional/informational signs there shall be no attached signs.
(d) Conditional district.
(1) Group projects must conform to Section 9-4076.
(Amended by Ord. of 6/24/80; as amended by Ord. of 9/15/87; as amended by Ord. of 7/26/94; As amended by Ord. of 10/22/13; As amended by Ord. of 12/10/15; As amended by Ord. of 12/10/20; As amended by Ord. of 6/24/21; As amended by Ord. of 7/28/22)