(B) Lot area and width, yards and building height requirements.
(1) Designation of this zoning classification shall be limited for the R-5: 250 acres contiguous max; 10 acres min.
(2) The requirements set forth in the Appendix A: Yard and Height Requirements for Residential Districts and Appendix B: Yard and Height Requirements for Business Districts shall govern.
(C) Parking.
(1) A minimum of four parking spaces of off-street parking per dwelling unit is required, to include enclosed and exposed spaces. In no case shall off-street parking space(s), whether enclosed or not, extend into the public right of way, or into an easement or a public sidewalk on private property.
(2) Attached and detached single family homes may be permitted to have front or side entry parking access if the following conditions are met:
(a) For attached single family homes, the minimum required off street parking space(s) whether enclosed or not, may not abut one another unless connected to an alley, privately maintained public access, and utility easement.
(b) Single or double bay side-loading off street parking spaces, whether enclosed or not, shall be permitted for the end unit of an attached house provided the minimum required off street parking spaces(s), whether enclosed or not, is recessed at least 1.5 feet behind the primary plane of the conditioned space of a residential structure.
(3) On-street parking where required and/or desired shall not be located within five feet of a driveway apron, within 15 linear feet of a fire hydrant, or any area specifically signed for no parking- including but not limited to designated bike lanes, fire access areas, and access easements. These areas shall be clearly marked with signage and/or striping.
(E) Site plan.
(1) (a) New construction within this zone shall only be permitted per an approved subdivision site plan.
(b) Developer shall hold at least one public information meeting prior to subdivision plan consideration for approval.
(2) Fifteen percent of the overall area to be developed shall be placed as open space, and each lot shall have direct access by right-of-way or easement to such open space. Such open spaces shall be held in nonprofit, corporate ownership by the owners of the lots within the development. The title to such open space shall be preserved to the perpetual benefit of the private properties in the development and shall be restricted against private ownership for any other purposes. Twenty percent of the open space must have improvements. As an option, where the Board of Aldermen agrees, such open space may be dedicated to the town for public benefit.
(a) Where the property lies along an adopted corridor on the town's bike and pedestrian plan, the developer shall be required to construct that portion of the corridor as part of the overall site development. This area shall contribute to the open space requirements outlined above. The trailway may be dedicated for private use by properties within a development only until such time as the trail is extended - either by the town or as a result of adjacent development.
(b) Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum ten foot wide paved pedestrian access path connecting to the nearest public space, street right-of-way, or common open space, and have paved pedestrian connections, where practicable to provide pedestrian access connectivity. This path shall be considered part of the required common open space within the development.
(3) Traffic control plans showing signage and pavement markings shall be prepared in accordance with the guidance of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The developer is responsible for the initial installation of the devices or markings and the maintenance thereof until a public agency (Town or NCDOT) accepts the street for maintenance.
(F) Design standards. Development within this zone must comply with the requirements below, in addition to all other design and development standards outlined within the Zoning and Subdivision Codes as applicable.
(1) Balconies, stoops, stairs, open porches, bay windows, and awnings are permitted to encroach into the front setback area up to eight feet.
(2) Mechanical equipment exceeding 16 square feet shall not encroach into any required setback.
(3) Elevated decks shall be constructed only in an established rear yard and are not permitted to encroach into the rear setback.
(4) Rear awnings, pergolas, etc. that are not enclosed may encroach the rear setback area up to eight feet. Enclosed additions are not permitted to encroach the rear setback.
(Ord. passed 9-10-2019 ; Am. Ord. passed - - )