The following regulations shall apply to the R-1A low-density residential district:
(a) Intent. The R-1A district is intended to encourage the development of permanent low-density residential neighborhoods, which have a strong relationship to water resource activities, including but not limited to crab shedding operations. These districts are located primarily in water-oriented areas susceptible to environmental damage from more intensive uses of the land.
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses, and no other uses, shall be permitted by right:
(1) Detached single-family dwellings, not to include mobile homes.
(2) Customary accessory uses.
(3) County owned or leased facilities.
(4) Crab shedding operations in conjunction with a residential use and a maximum of 25 shedders.
(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) Churches and cemeteries.
(2) Fire stations, schools and other public buildings.
(3) Home occupations.
(4) Private clubs, including boat launching areas, golf courses, tennis courts, community centers, libraries, picnic areas, beach clubs and concessions 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 for all uses.
(1) Minimum lot size:
a. Single-family lots served by a private well and an on-site septic/drain field system: 20,000 contiguous square feet of soil not classified as a coastal wetland.
Single-family lots served by a central water supply and an on-site septic tank/drain field system: 15,000 contiguous square feet of soil not classified as a coastal wetland.
Single-family lots served by central water supply and a central wastewater disposal system: 15,000 contiguous square feet of soil not classified as a coastal wetland.
(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, 7.06) (The R-1A district was adopted by the Dare County Board of Commissioners on June 16, 1997 in conjunction with the Colington zoning map.)
(Am. Ord. passed 6-21-2021)