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CODE OF ORDINANCES TOWN OF CARY, NORTH CAROLINA
THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF CARY
CODE OF ORDINANCES
APPENDIX A LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE*
   6.1.3   Town Center District
      (A)   Table of Density and Dimensional Standards
         The density and dimensional requirements for the Town Center district are set forth in the following table. Additional regulations, referenced in italicized brackets, are set forth immediately following the table.
TABLE 6.1-3: TABLE OF DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
Subdistrict
Minimum Lot Dimensions
Minimum Building Setbacks (ft)
Building Height (ft)
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre)
Minimum Parking Requirements
Area (sq.ft)
Width (ft)
Roadway (These setbacks apply to any portion of a lot that abuts a street)
Side
Rear
Minimum Building Height
[1 story = 15 feet]
Maximum Building Height
TABLE 6.1-3: TABLE OF DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
Subdistrict
Minimum Lot Dimensions
Minimum Building Setbacks (ft)
Building Height (ft)
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre)
Minimum Parking Requirements
Area (sq.ft)
Width (ft)
Roadway (These setbacks apply to any portion of a lot that abuts a street)
Side
Rear
Minimum Building Height
[1 story = 15 feet]
Maximum Building Height
Expansion of a residential building constructe d or approved prior to 7/1/03 in subdistricts that no longer allow such uses, or creation of a new lot containing an existing residential building constructe d or approved prior to 7/1/03 in subdistricts that no longer allow such uses. (SEE NOTES)
5,000
50 (55 for corner lot)
10/18 [2]
0/3 minimum, 16 combined [1]
10
N/A
35
N/A
N/A
HMXD: detached dwelling; detached multi-family dwelling
N/A
20
10/18 [2]
16 total; only one req'd
10
N/A
35
8
2 per dwelling unit
HMXD: all other uses
N/A
N/A
0
[2]
N/A
N/A
20 for new buildings,
0 for existing
65 south of CSX RR, 75 west of N. West St., 90 elsewhere
N/A
1 per dwelling unit
MXD
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
45
N/A
1 per dwelling unit + 0.5 per additional bedroom over 1, + 1 per 300 sq. ft. non-residential
HDR Mid-Rise: Attached, Semi- detached, Townhouse, Patio
N/A
20
10/18 [2]
16 total; only one req'd
10
N/A
45
8
2 per dwelling unit
HDR Mid-Rise: All other uses
100,000
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
30
65 south of CSX RR, 75 west of N. West St., 90 elsewhere
50
1 per dwelling unit + 0.5 per additional bedroom over 1
MXDR: Multi-family dwelling (including mid-rise)
0-1 bedroom
100,000
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
90
50
1 per dwelling unit
2 or more bedrooms
100,000
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
90
50
2 per dwelling unit
MXDR: All other uses
100,000
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
90
50
2 per dwelling unit
HDR Garden: Multi-family dwelling (including mid-rise)
0-1 bedroom
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
45
25
1 per dwelling unit
2 or more bedrooms
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
45
25
2 per dwelling unit
HDR Garden: All other uses
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
45
25
2 per dwelling unit
MDR:
Attached, Semi- detached, Townhouse
N/A
20
10/18 [2]
0/3 minimum, 16 between building groupings [1]
10
N/A
45
8
2 per dwelling unit
MDR: Patio
N/A
20
10/18 [2]
Detached: 0/3 minimum, 16 combined. Attached or semi- attached: 0/3 minimum, 16 between building groupings [1]
10
N/A
45
8
2 per dwelling unit
MDR: Multi-family dwelling (including mid-rise)
0-1 bedroom
5,000
40 (45 for corner lot)
10/18 [2]
0/3 minimum, 6 combined [1]
10
N/A
45
N/A
1 per dwelling unit
2 or more bedrooms
5,000
40 (45 for corner lot)
10/18 [2]
0/3 minimum, 6 combined [1]
10
N/A
45
N/A
2 per dwelling unit
MDR: All other uses
5,000
40 (45 for corner lot)
10/18 [2]
0/3 minimum, 6 combined [1]
10
N/A
45
N/A
2 per dwelling unit
LDR
8,000
50 (55 for corner lot)
10/18 [2]
0/3 minimum, 16 combined [1]
10
N/A
35
N/A
2 per dwelling unit
LDR-12
12,000
80
30
10
15
N/A
35
3
2 per dwelling unit
OFC/INS
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
90
N/A
As per Section 7.8
OFC/IND
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
45
N/A
As per Section 7.8
COM
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
45
N/A
As per Section 7.8
CLI
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
30
N/A
1 per 300 sq. ft.
CB&R: Multi-family dwelling
0-1 bedroom
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
35
N/A
1 per dwelling unit
2 or more bedrooms
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
35
N/A
2 per dwelling unit
CB&R: All other uses
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
35
N/A
2 per dwelling unit
INS
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
N/A
60
N/A
As per Section 7.8
NOTES:
1.   Expansions of residential buildings existing before July 1, 2003 in subdistricts that no longer allow such uses shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 4.2.2(N)(6) and 10.1.8(H) of this Ordinance.
2.   When creating a new lot containing a residential building existing before July 1, 2003 in subdistricts that no longer allow such uses, current building setback requirements must be met except when a required setback is from a property line not being altered or modified from that which previously existed.
 
   (B)   Additional Regulations
         (1)   Firewall Requirements for Individual Dwelling Units
            A building setback of less than three (3) feet may be permitted where firewalls are provided in accordance with all applicable building code standards and where it is permitted by the zoning district.
         (2)   Driveway Length
            Where parking is provided between the dwelling and the roadway, the length of the driveway shall be at least eighteen (18) feet, as measured from the inside edge of the sidewalk, or back of curb where no sidewalk is required.
         (3)   Overhang of Features in Public Right-of-Way
            Architectural features such as marquees and cantilevered portions of buildings, and other features such as canopies, awnings, and projecting or suspended signs, may encroach into the public right-of-way subject to approval of an encroachment agreement by the Town of Cary or NCDOT, whichever is responsible for maintenance of improvements within the right-of-way.

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