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TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
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§ 154.086 PARKING RESTRICTED WITHIN REQUIRED FRONT YARDS.
   (A)   Except for single-family and duplex structures no parking shall be permitted within the first 10 feet of required front yard of any zoning lot.
   (B)   The required yard shall be occupied only by underground utilities, retention areas, landscaping materials, signs (where permitted) and driveway access.
   (C)   There shall be planted and maintained 1 tree, which is not less than 6 feet in height at the time of planting, for each 20 linear feet of street frontage or portion thereof.
   (D)   At least 1 tree shall be of a flowering type. The balance of the first 10 feet of the required front yard shall be covered with lawn, low-growing evergreen shrubs not over 4 feet in height, evergreen ground cover, or mulch.
   (E)   All required plantings and any other landscaping shall be so arranged that it does not impair visibility when exiting the lot into a public street.
   (F)   Plant materials should be selected which are appropriate to soil and site conditions. It is recommended that species which are resistant to heat, draught, insects and diseases and which require little maintenance.
   (G)   Refer to § 154.097 below for listing of approved plant materials. Prior to the issuance of certificate of occupancy, screening of required front yards shall be installed or its installation guaranteed as per § 154.270.
   (H)   Existing significant trees, over 6 feet in height, or planted trees, which are not less than 6 feet in height at the time of planting, that are located within the required front yard of any zoning lot shall be permitted to count towards the total number of trees as required above on a 1 to 1 basis.
   (I)   Existing uses which on the date of adoption of this chapter are using the first 10 feet of their lot for parking shall not be considered non conforming for the purposes of this section and §§ 154.250 through 154.254.
   (J)   In multifamily projects of less than 45,000 square feet lot area, parking may not be permitted within any of the required front setback area as indicated in§ 154.066 above. The area shall be considered open space.
(1981 Code, § 507) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.087 VEHICLE TOWING OPERATIONS.
   (A)   Vehicle towing operations, where permitted, are allowed to park, store and maintain a towed vehicle while awaiting proper disposition of the vehicle.
   (B)   Parking, storage and maintaining shall be located within a fenced and screened area. The fenced area shall observe a setback of 25 feet from any residential zoned property.
   (C)   Screening shall be in accordance with the requirements in § 154.083 above. At no time shall more than 20 vehicles be permitted within the area and the areas shall not be used for dismantling of vehicles or the sale of parts therefrom.
(1981 Code, § 508) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.088 CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS AND TEMPORARY OFFICES.
   (A)   (1)   A licensed contractor, engaged upon a construction project for which a building permit has been issued, may temporarily use a construction trailer for office facilities in the location where the work is being done; provided the construction trailer shall not be placed upon the streets but upon the property on which the building permit authorizes the construction.
      (2)   The construction trailer shall be removed within 30 days after completion of the work for which the permit has been issued.
   (B)   (1)   A zoning compliance permit may be issued by the Zoning Administrator for a 1-year period for the use of a modular office (of a type approved by the Building Inspection Department), as a temporary office while business properties are being remodeled, provided that it is placed upon the property for which there is a building permit issued for the remodeling.
      (2)   The permit shall be for a period of 1 year or until the remodeling is completed, whichever is the shorter period. The permit may not be renewed after the expiration of the 1-year period.
(1981 Code, § 509) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.089 MODEL DWELLING UNITS.
   (A)   In any residential district, the developers, builders or their agents may operate 3 model dwelling units as a sales office for the specific project under construction, subject to the following restrictions:
      (1)   The model dwelling unit shall meet all district requirements for lot and yard dimensions;
      (2)   Signs shall not be illuminated;
      (3)   The model dwelling unit shall not be used for any business activity, other than showing, later than 9:00 p.m.;
      (4)   At least 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the model dwelling unit or on a contiguous lot within the specific project; and
      (5)   The model dwelling unit shall be discontinued when the specific residential project is sold out and shall comply with regulations generally applicable within the district.
   (B)   Model dwelling units may be erected or displayed in districts which exclude residential uses, provided that the models shall not be used for residential purposes, but only for display as a means to sell homes in districts in which they are permitted and provided that all other requirements of the district in which the model dwelling unit is erected shall be met.
(1981 Code, § 510) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.090 REPAIR OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
   The repair of a privately owned automobile or a motor vehicle by its owner at his or her residence in any residential zoning district is subject to the following restrictions:
   (A)   Only minor repairs and maintenance may be performed which, for purposes of this section, are defined as the changing and replenishment of fluid levels, such as hydraulic fluid, windshield washer fluid, and lubricating oil, the replacement of sparkplugs, ignition points, the rotation of tires and the checking of adequate pressure; and the replacement of drive belts and hydraulic lines; and
   (B)   Any other repairs on a motor vehicle or automobile shall be restricted to totally enclosed spaces and only accomplished on privately registered vehicles having current State of North Carolina license plates, or motor vehicles designated by the State of North Carolina as qualifying for an antique, or horseless carriage designation.
(1981 Code, § 511) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.091 GARAGE SALES, YARD SALES AND THE LIKE.
   Garage, yard, tag, patio and apartment sales are specifically permitted as an accessory use in all residential districts. These sales shall be limited to 2 during each 12-month period.
(1981 Code, § 512) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.092 ANIMALS.
   (A)   Household animals shall be limited to:
      (1)   Not more than 5 dogs or 5 cats, more than 6 months of age, or a combination thereof not to exceed 5; or
      (2)   Not more than 10 household animals other than dogs or cats.
   (B)   No animals shall be raised or kept in the residential district for commercial sale, except when associated with an agricultural use or a stable where permitted by this chapter.
   (C)   All other animals shall be regulated as per the Liberty town code of ordinances, whether inside the town limits or not.
(1981 Code, § 513) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.093 STACKING OR WAITING LANES FOR DRIVE-IN WINDOWS.
   There shall be provided for every drive in window or station a queing lane with a minimum capacity of 5 automobiles. All lanes shall be located outside of public rights-of-way.
(1981 Code, § 514) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
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