The following regulations shall apply to the R-2B alternative medium density residential district:
(a) Intent. The R-2B district is intended to encourage the development of moderate density residential neighborhoods, to serve as a transition zone between low-density areas 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, and no other uses, shall be permitted by right:
(1) Detached single-family dwellings.
(2) Duplexes.
(3) Customary accessory uses.
(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) Minor mobile home parks, according to the standards of the Dare County Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
(6) Crab shedding operations.
(7) County owned or leased facilities.
(8) Wind turbines for use in conjunction with a residential dwelling to be located on the same site subject to the following conditions:
(a) The minimum lot size - 10 acres.
(b) The maximum height of the wind turbine including the blades shall not exceed 50 feet.
(c) The wind turbine shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from all property lines.
(d) The wind turbine shall be used to provide electrical power for one residential dwelling and its associated accessory structures on the site. (Adopted 10-19-15)
(9) 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 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 no open commercial activity and that no sign other than a directional sign is allowed.
(5) Public and private utility facilities.
(6) Public and 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 business provided that:
a. Family member(s) resides 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 may be installed.
e. Parking requirements 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) Major mobile home parks, according to the standards of the Dare County Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
(15) Pet grooming and kennel facilities, a pet crematory may be offered as associated use provided that:
a. The crematory is 200 feet from a residential dwelling;
b. The incinerator shall be contained inside a building;
c. A licensed/certified crematory operator shall be on staff;
d. Cremation services shall be limited to domesticated animals, livestock shall not be permitted; and
e. All applicable local, state and federal laws and rules are in compliance and that all applicable licenses and permits are obtained and a copy is provided to the Planning Department.
(16) Residential child care centers subject to authorization as Permit for Special Exception according to Section 22-29.1. (Amended on 4-7-08)
(17) Educational housing projects subject to the provisions of Section 22-58.8.
(18) 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 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 a central water supply and a central wastewater disposal system: 15,000 contiguous square feet of soil not classified as a coastal wetland.
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 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 setback 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 and uses:
a. For all residential uses including home occupations, bed and breakfast homes, and resident businesses: 30%.
b. For all other uses: 50%.
(7) Height limitation: 35 feet.
(Adopted by the Dare County Board of Commissioners on June 16, 1997)
(Am. Ord. passed 9-16-2019; Am. Ord. passed 6-21-2021; Am. Ord. passed 11-7-2022)