The following regulations shall apply to the C-PR (Conservation Public Recreation District):
(a) Intent. The C-PR district is established to provide restricted usage of property located in areas conducive to and appropriate for destination style camping facilities, recreational opportunities and low-density residential development.
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right:
(1) Detached single-family buildings, not to include mobile homes.
(2) Customary accessory buildings, including private swimming pools and tennis courts.
(3) County owned and leased facilities.
(c) Special uses. The following uses are permitted subject to the requirements of this district, and additional regulations and requirements imposed by the Board of Commissioners as provided in Article IX of this chapter:
(1) Campgrounds - (also subject to the Dare County Travel Trailer Park Ordinance).
(2) Churches and cemeteries.
(3) Fire stations, schools and other public buildings.
(4) Private clubs, including boat launching areas, golf courses, tennis courts, community centers, libraries, picnic areas, beach clubs and concession integral thereto; provided, that there is no open commercial activity and that no sign other than a directional sign is allowed.
(5) Public and private utility facilities (must provide a vegetated buffer strip at least ten feet in height where the facility abuts a residential lot or use).
(7) Small child care homes, large child care homes, and small child care centers as defined in section 22-2, only as an accessory use of an existing or proposed church. (Adopted on 11-5-90)
(d) Dimensional requirements:
(1) Minimum lot size:
a. Lots served by a private well and on-site septic tank/drain field system: 20,000 square feet of area.
b. Lots served by central water supply and an on-site septic tank/drain-field system: 15,000 square feet of area.
c. Lots served by a central water supply and a central wastewater disposal system: 15,000 square feet of area.
(2) Minimum lot width: 75 feet measured at the building setback line.
(3) Minimum front yard: 25 feet.
(4) Minimum side yard: 10 feet; an additional 10 feet side yard adjacent to the street is required for a corner lot.
(5) Minimum rear yard: 20 feet.
(6) Maximum allowable lot coverage by principal use and all accessory structures: 30%.
(7) Height limitation: 35 feet.
(11-20-75, art. 7, 7.06)
(Am. Ord. passed 6-21-2021)