The following regulations shall apply to the MP-1 single-family residential district:
(a) Intent. The MP-1 district is established to provide for the low-density development of single-family detached dwellings in stable, permanent neighborhoods, characterized by low vehicular traffic flows and low impact of development on the natural environment.
(b) Permitted Uses. The following uses, and no other uses, shall be permitted by right:
(1) Single-family detached dwellings, not to include mobile homes.
(2) Customary accessory uses, including swimming pools, tennis courts, private piers and docks, and garages.
(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/or private utility facilities (must provide a vegetated buffer strip at least 10 feet in height where the facility abuts a residential lot or use).
(2) Home occupations as defined in Section 22-2.
(3) Private recreational facilities including boat launching areas, tennis courts, community centers, libraries, picnic areas, swimming beaches and pools, and concessions integral thereto provided there is no commercial activity and no sign other than a directional sign.
(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 central water 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.
(2) Minimum lot width: 100 feet measured at the building setback line.
(3) Minimum front yard: 40 feet.
(4) Minimum side yard: 12.5 feet, for corner lots the side yard setback shall be 20 feet adjacent to the street.
(5) Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
(6) Maximum allowable lot coverage by principal use and all accessory uses: 30% as defined in section 22-2.
(7) Height limitation: 35 feet as defined in section 22-2.
(e) Other requirements.
(1) All utility lines of every type, including but not limited to water, electricity, telephone, septic, and cable, must be underground.
(2) Private piers and/or docks only as an accessory to a principal use building. Piers and docks shall be permitted by all applicable local, state, or federal agencies having jurisdiction. Only one pier or dock is permitted for each building site.
a. For property located on Jean Guite Creek – No such pier or dock shall extend into Jean Guite Creek more than 75 feet from an estuarine bulkhead, mean high waterline or from a line connecting the outermost limits of the coastal wetlands on either side of a proposed structure, whichever is nearest the channel.
b. For property on Currituck Sound – No such pier or dock shall extend into Currituck Sound more than 125 feet from an estuarine bulkhead, mean high waterline or from a line connecting the outermost limits of the coastal wetlands on either side of a proposed structure, whichever is nearest the channel.
(Amended to 125 feet on April 17, 2006)
(3) No fill material may be placed on a lot in the side setback areas unless the fill lies under a line with a vertical to horizontal slope of 1 to 3 or less, as measured from the original grade on the side property line and certified by a NC licensed surveyor or engineer.
(4) Undeveloped lots shall not be used for long-term storage or keeping of trailers, trash, debris, commercial materials or animals.
(5) No animals, livestock, poultry or fowl shall be raised, bred, or kept on any lot, except that dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept, provided that they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial purpose. (Amendment added on April 17, 2006)
(6) Accessory use buildings or structures, including detached garages, poolhouses, storage sheds, swimming pools, and swimming pool decking and/or all pool apron areas shall be located on any lot in conformance with the principal building setbacks established for this district. (Amendment added on April 17, 2006)
(Am. Ord. passed 6-21-2021)