The following regulations shall apply to the R-3 high-density residential district:
(a) Intent. The R-3 district is established as an area in which the principal use of the land is for single family and high density multi- family residential purposes, not to exceed ten dwelling units per acre. (Amended 10-15-2018)
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right:
(1) Multi-family dwellings.
(2) Duplexes.
(3) Detached single family dwellings.
(4) Customary accessory buildings, including private swimming pools.
(5) Private piers.
(6) Private parks and playgrounds.
(7) 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 area.
b. The requirements of the building inspector regarding skirting materials and skirting area are complied with; except, that this shall not apply to mobile homes parks and trailer parks.
(8) County owned or leased facilities.
(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.
(2) Cemeteries.
(3) Temporary construction offices.
(4) Docks or marinas.
(5) Public parks and playgrounds.
(6) Golf courses.
(7) Greenhouses or plant nurseries.
(8) Home occupations.
(9) Hospitals, medical clinics and nursing homes.
(10) Private clubs or lodges.
(11) Public buildings.
(12) Public and private utility facilities.
(13) Planned unit developments. (This entire section was by the Dare County Board of Commissioners on 9-19-94.)
(14) Mobile home parks according to the Dare County Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
(17) Child care facilities which are an accessory use of an existing or proposed church, school, other public building. (Adopted 11-5-90)
(18) Educational housing projects subject to the provisions of Section 22-58.8.
(19) 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.
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. Multi-family dwellings: Must be served by an approved public or community sewage disposal system. Ten (10) dwelling units per acre except a dwelling density bonus of ten (10) additional units per acre may be applied in a commercial group development existing on October 20, 1992 that is served by an approved public or community sewage treatment and disposal system. (Amended 10-15-2018; Amended 11-15-2021)
(2) Minimum lot width: 75 feet, measured at the building setback line.
(3) Minimum front yard: 25 feet.
(4) Minimum side yard: 8 feet. An additional 8-foot side yard adjacent to the street is required for a corner lot.
(5) Minimum rear yard: 20% of lot depth, but such yard need not exceed 20 feet.
(6) Maximum allowable lot coverage by principal use and all accessory structures: 30%.
(7) Height limitation: 35 feet.
(e) Non-conforming structures and uses. The provisions of subsection (b) of Section 22-49 and subsection (f) of section 22-50 to the contrary not withstanding, a non-conforming structure or use existing within this district on November 20, 1975, may be restored to its original condition if destroyed or damaged by any means for a period of time not to exceed eight years from such date. (11-20-75, art. 7, 7.08)
(Am. Ord. passed 9-16-2019; Am. Ord. passed 6-21-2021; Am. Ord. passed 11-15-2021)