The following regulations shall apply to the R2-A alternative medium density residential district:
(a) Intent. The R2-A district is intended to encourage the development of moderate density residential neighborhoods, to serve as a transition zone between the low-density area and more intensely developed areas, and provide a setting for a limited number of business uses associated with a coastal village location.
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right:
(1) Detached single-family dwellings.
(2) Duplexes.
(3) Customary accessory buildings, including private swimming pools.
(4) Mobile homes; provided that:
a. They are placed on foundations and anchored according to the North Carolina State Building Code for Mobile Homes in a Hurricane State.
b. The requirements of the building inspector regarding skirting material and skirting area are complied with.
(5) County owned or leased facilities.
(6) Accessory dwelling unit according to the provisions of Section 22-58.6 of this code. (Adopted 10-15-2018)
(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, cemeteries; a recreation or retreat center to include overnight accommodations, may be offered as an accessory use to a church subject to the following conditions:
(a) It shall be located on the parcel with the principal use church or on a parcel adjacent to the principal use church. If more than one structure it shall be reviewed as a group development subject to Section 22-31.
(b) If located on an adjacent parcel, the parcel of land shall be greater than 20,000 square feet.
(c) Principal buildings and outdoor recreation areas shall be setback 25 ft. from existing residential uses.
(d) If overnight accommodations are provided they shall not be for long term occupancy as defined in Section 22-2 and shall be limited to participants of church sponsored events.
(e) Buffers shall e provided when abutting an existing residential use. The location of buffers and the type of buffer (vegetative versus fencing) shall be established during special use permit review. If fencing is used, such fencing shall be a minimum of six feet in height.
(f) Buildings shall comply with the North Carolina Building Code and Fire Code for the use and occupancy classifications of the areas constructed. (Adopted 12-4-2023)
(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.
(6) Public or private parks and playgrounds.
(7) Bed and breakfast homes provided that:
a. There are no more than 3 units in a home.
b. It is owner occupied.
(8) Campgrounds.
(9) Fish houses and dockage.
(10) Real estate offices.
(11) Resident businesses provided that:
a. Family member(s) residing on premises plus one other non-resident employee.
b. Merchandise produced on or off the premises may be sold at the business.
c. The total square footage designated as the resident business may not exceed 40% of the total floor area of the home. The business area may be located within the confines of the home or in an accessory building located on the same property provided the 40% maximum area is not exceeded.
d. One indirectly lighted sign, each side not to exceed four square feet.
e. Parking requirements of Section 22-56 for the proposed use shall be applied.
(13) Child care facilities which are an accessory use of an existing or proposed church, public school, or other public building.
(14) Educational housing projects subject to the provisions of Section 22-58.8.
(15) Special use subdivisions subject to the provisions of Section 22-58.9.
(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.
Single-family lots served by a central water supply and an on-site septic tank/drain field system: 15,000 square feet of area.
Single-family lots served by a central water supply and a central waste-disposal system: 15,000 square feet of area. (Amended on 9-19-94)
b. Duplex lots if served by a private well regardless of wastewater disposal method: 20,000 square feet.
Duplex lots if served by central water regardless of wastewater disposal method: 15,000 square feet. (Amended 10-15-2018)
c. Resident business: 30,000 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-foot 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: According to standards of Section 22-27.4 Height Overlay District.
(e) Non-conformities:
(1) In the event of natural disaster or accidental occurrence leads to extensive damage of an existing use or structure that use or structure may be repaired or replaced to 100% of its status as of June 17, 1991, but no greater and only to the extent that it cannot be built in conformity with these regulations. This provision shall become invalid on June 17, 2021.
(2) Any proposed addition or alteration to an existing use or structure must conform to those guidelines in effect at the time permit application for such an addition or alteration is made. (Adopted on 6-17-91)
(Am. Ord. passed 9-16-2019; Am. Ord. passed 6-21-2021)