The following regulations shall apply to the RS-1 single-family residential district:
(a) Intent. The RS-1 district is established to provide for the low-density development of single-family detached dwellings in an environment, which preserves sand dunes, coastal forests, wetlands, and other unique natural features of the coastal area. The district is intended to promote stable, permanent neighborhoods, characterized by low vehicular traffic flows, abundant open space and low impact of development on the natural environment and adjacent land uses.
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right:
(1) Detached single-family dwellings, not to include mobile homes.
(2) Customary accessory buildings, including swimming pools and tennis courts.
(3) County owned or leased facilities.
(c) Special uses. The following uses are permitted subject to the requirements of this chapter and such additional regulations and requirements as may be imposed by the Board of Commissioners as provided in Article IX of this chapter:
(1) 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).
(2) Home occupations.
(3) Private clubs, including boat launching areas, tennis courts, community centers, libraries, picnic areas, beach clubs and concessions integral thereto provided there is no commercial activity and no sign other than a directional sign.
(5) Churches and other associated church facilities including fellowship halls, sanctuaries, parsonages, church schools, parking areas, and offices. (Adopted on 4-19-99)
(6) Bed and Breakfast Homes may be permitted subject to the requirements of this chapter and provided that the following minimum conditions are met: (Adopted on 8-2-99)
a. No more than three (3) guest rooms shall be available for rental to guests. Guest rooms shall be constructed as part of the primary residential structure and not separate or detached from the principal structure. Any other bedrooms or bedroom equivalents in the structure shall be limited to use by the owner.
b. The bed and breakfast home shall be owner occupied and shall not employ more than the equivalent of one (1) full-time employee.
c. No separate kitchen facilities shall be provided for the guests’ use. Microwaves and refrigerators shall not be located in guest rooms. Food service at the bed and breakfast home shall be limited to guests and not open to the public as a restaurant, catering service, or take-out food service.
d. The bed and breakfast home shall be located on a lot with its entire frontage along a State numbered highway. This shall not include roads included in the State’s secondary maintenance system and designated with a SR number.
e. A bed and breakfast home shall be located on an individual lot or a subdivision lot with no deed restriction or subdivision covenant that prohibits commercial activity.
f. Parking: 1 space for each guest room available for rental plus the requirements of Section 22-56 for single-family structures. These spaces should be individually designated for bed and breakfast guests.
g. Signage: One indirectly lighted name-plate or professional sign not over 1 square foot in area and attached flat against the building shall be allowed.
h. No retail activities other than food and beverage sales incidental to the operation of the bed and breakfast home shall be allowed on the premises.
(d) Dimensional requirements.
(1) Minimum lot size:
a. Single family lots served by a private well and an on-site septic tank/drain field system: 20,000 square feet of area.
b. Single family lots served by a central water supply and an on-site septic tank/drain field system: 15,000 square feet of area.
c. Single family lots served by a central water supply and a central wastewater disposal system: 15,000 square feet of area. (Amended on 9-19-94)
(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-foot side yard adjacent to the street is required for a corner lot.
(5) Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
(6) Maximum allowable lot coverage by principal use and all accessory structures: 30%.
(7) Height limitation: 35 feet. (11-20-75, art. 7, 7.02)
(Am. Ord. passed 9-16-2019; Am. Ord. passed 6-21-2021; Am. Ord. passed 5-17-2023)