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(A) Wholesale agricultural chemical, pesticide and fertilizer sales.
(1) Where required. These standards shall apply within the AG District.
(2) Separation. No storage areas for chemicals, pesticides or fertilizer may be located within 300 feet of a structure used for residential purposes.
(B) Wholesale agricultural product sales.
(1) Where required. These standards shall apply within the AG District.
(2) Separation. Establishments may not be located any closer than 150 feet from a structure used for residential purposes.
(C) Wholesale agricultural supply sales.
(1) Where required. These standards shall apply within the AG District.
(2) Separation. Establishments may not be located any closer than 150 feet from a structure used for residential purposes.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999
(A) Where required. These standards shall apply within the AG, R-10, R-15, OI, GC and I Districts.
(B) General provisions. New freestanding wireless communication facilities shall comply with the standards in this subsection. These regulations shall not apply to non-commercial amateur/ham radio towers and emergency communication towers owned by the town or other public agency that are used wholly or in part for public safety purposes.
(C) Collocation required. It is the intent of the town to encourage providers to collocate facilities in an effort to limit the number of telecommunication towers in the town’s jurisdiction. New freestanding wireless communication facilities shall be subject to the following requirements.
(1) No new freestanding wireless communication facility may be located within 1,000 linear feet (as measured using the shortest straight line distance) of an existing water tower, power transmission tower or similar feature unless the applicant can demonstrate that collocation was pursued, but rejected by the owner of the existing water tower, power transmission tower or similar feature.
(2) No freestanding wireless communication facility may be located within 1,500 linear feet of an existing freestanding wireless communication facility unless the applicant can demonstrate that collocation is not a viable option.
(3) The town may require, as a condition of approval, telecommunication service providers to notify other telecommunication service providers of the fact that space on a new freestanding wireless communication facility is available on a lease basis, and to negotiate in good faith with other providers to provide space on existing freestanding wireless communication facility at a reasonable lease cost.
(D) Design.
(1) (a) All telecommunication towers shall be of a monopole design and construction.
(b) Lattice and guyed tower design shall be prohibited.
(2) The town may require as a condition of the zoning permit that the freestanding wireless communication facility be camouflaged to blend with its surroundings through creative placement, painting or other approaches.
(3) Freestanding wireless communication facilities must be setback from property lines a distance of at least 125% of the total height of the facility.
(E) Maximum height.
(1) Within the R-10, R-15 and OI Districts, the maximum height shall be limited to 100 feet.
(2) Within the AG, GC and I Districts, the maximum height shall be limited to 200 feet.
(F) Small/micro antennas and equipment. Small/microantennas and equipment may be installed in any zone as long as a zoning permit is obtained and all equipment complies with this chapter and NCSL 2017-159 and any future additions and/or amendments made to this law and its provisions.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999
FENCES AND WALLS
The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to all new construction, redevelopment or replacement of fences or walls not required for support of a primary or accessory structure, or any other linear barrier intended to delineate different portions of a lot. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this section and any screening standard in § 152.278 of this chapter, the latter shall govern.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018)
(A) Location. Fences are permitted on the property line between two or more parcels of land held in private ownership.
(B) Temporary fences. Temporary fences for construction-sites or a similar purpose shall comply with the requirements of the building code adopted by the town.
(C) Fences in easements. Fences shall be prohibited within utility easements and the town shall not be responsible for damage to, or the repair or replacement of fences that must be removed to access such easements. In no instance shall this provision be construed to prevent fencing around storm water retention or detention facilities.
(D) Blocking natural drainage flow. No fence shall be installed so as to block or divert a natural drainage flow on to or off of any other land.
(E) Fences on retaining walls or berms. If a fence is constructed on top of a wall or berm, the combined height of the fence and wall or berm shall not exceed the maximum height that would apply to a fence or wall alone.
(F) Fences and walls within buffers and streetscape landscaping areas. Fences and walls shall be installed so as not to disturb or damage existing vegetation or installed plant material. The perimeter fencing or wall for a single subdivision or development shall be of a uniform, approved style that meets the standards of this subchapter in order to provide visual interest in an orderly manner.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999
All fences and walls shall conform to the following standards. In all cases, heights are measured from natural grade.
(A) Residential. In the residential districts, fences and walls, except for retaining walls, shall not exceed a height of four feet in front yards. Walls shall be limited to a maximum height of three feet in front yards. Walls and fences located behind the front building line shall not exceed six feet four inches in height. If a fence is constructed on top of a retaining or other wall, the combined height of the fence and wall shall not exceed the maximum height that would apply to a fence or wall alone.
(B) Non-residential.
(1) In the non-residential and mixed-use districts, fences and walls shall not be permitted in front setback areas, and shall not exceed a height of six feet four inches in front yards and within 20 linear feet of public rights-of-way inside and rear yards. Fences and walls shall not exceed eight feet four inches in height in all other areas.
(2) If a fence is constructed on top of a retaining or other wall, the combined height of the fence and wall shall not exceed the maximum height that would apply to a fence or wall alone.
(D) Exemption for recreational fencing. Customary fencing provided as a part of a permitted tennis court, athletic field or other recreational facility shall be exempt from the height restrictions of this section.
(E) Exemption for safety. Major utilities, government facilities and other public safety uses shall be exempted from these standards as needed for public safety.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999
Perimeter fences or walls abutting a public right-of-way shall:
(A) Be of a uniform style;
(B) Be located outside the right-of-way associated with a public street; and
(C) Be located outside any required streetscape landscaping. (See § 152.272 of this chapter.)
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999
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