Development standards applicable to particular agricultural, veterinary and pet services, and forestry, fishing and mining uses identified in Table 155-8, Table of Permitted Uses include the following:
(A) Livestock farming and commercial feeder/breeder operations.
(1) The minimum site area shall be ten acres.
(2) All structures, buildings or enclosed areas used for housing poultry, cattle or other livestock shall be a minimum of 300 feet from all property lines.
(3) Waste lagoons shall be at least 750 feet from any public building or house.
(4) Regulations specifically applicable to swine operations are found in G.S. § 106-800 and may impose stricter requirements which preempt the setbacks in divisions (A)(2) and (3) above.
(5) The applicant shall submit a plan indicating the procedures and process for litter and dead animal disposal. The plan may be used by the city to monitor compliance with the requirements of the special use permit, if approved.
(6) The applicant shall obtain a letter from the applicable County Health Department, which shall be presented as evidence at the hearing, stating the applicant has reviewed state and county requirements for operation of a feeder-type facility and understands the health requirements that must be met, including any and all regulations adopted by the state or the county after the adoption of this zoning provision. Any violation of a state or county health regulation shall be considered a violation of the UDO.
(B) Kennels with outside runs.
(1) The minimum site area shall be one acre.
(2) Pens and runs located outdoors shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any residentially-zoned or used lot and shall be screened in accordance with the standards of Chapter 157. Outdoor runs shall have a concrete floor, drains shall be provided every ten feet, and drains shall be connected to an approved sanitary facility. Three sides of each run must have four foot high walls of block or concrete. The open side of the run must be screened from the view of the public.
(3) The amount of noise generated by the use shall not disrupt the activities of the adjacent land uses and shall not be in violation of Chapter 93 of the code of ordinances.
(4) The permit shall comply with all federal, state and local regulations and authority.
(C) Mining, quarrying, sand pits and mineral extraction.
(1) Use separation.
(a) The edges of any pit where a mining operation is taking place and any equipment used in the processing of rock and gravel, any asphalt plant or other industrial uses operated in conjunction with the mine or quarry shall be located at least 300 feet from any property line.
(b) Where the mining operation site is bounded by a railroad right-of-way currently being used for rail service to the mining operation, no setback shall be required between the railroad right-of-way and the operation or as allowed by North Carolina Railroad (NCRR).
(2) Vehicular access. The use shall have direct access to a state or U.S.-numbered highway or industrial area access road that has the capacity to accommodate the additional traffic, including truck traffic, projected to be generated by the use.
(3) Mining permit. A valid state-issued mining permit must be obtained.
(Ord. passed 7-25-2011)