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Liberty, NC Code of Ordinances
TOWN OF LIBERTY, NC CODE OF ORDINANCES
TOWN OFFICIALS
THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF LIBERTY
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
CHAPTER 150: MINIMUM HOUSING
CHAPTER 151: BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 152: SUBDIVISIONS
APPENDIX A: TYPICAL STREET SECTIONS
CHAPTER 153: WATERSHED PROTECTION
CHAPTER 154: ZONING
GENERAL PROVISIONS
APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE MECHANISMS
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
SIGNS
SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
§ 154.190 INTENT.
§ 154.191 GENERAL STANDARDS.
§ 154.192 PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR
§ 154.193 IMPOSED CONDITIONS.
§ 154.194 DISCONTINUANCE OF PERMITTED ACTIVITY.
§ 154.195 CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE.
§ 154.196 MINOR CHANGES TO BE APPROVED BY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR; MODIFICATIONS REQUIRE ACTION BY TOWN COUNCIL.
§ 154.197 GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH THIS CHAPTER.
§ 154.198 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PLANS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT.
§ 154.199 WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION.
§ 154.200 EFFECT OF DENIAL ON SUBSEQUENT PETITIONS.
§ 154.201 APPEALS.
§ 154.202 FEES.
§ 154.203 STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL SPECIAL USES.
§ 154.204 ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES FOR MORE THAN THIRTY CLIENTS.
§ 154.205 AIRPORT; HELIPORT.
§ 154.206 CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES IN DISTRICTS WHERE THOSE FACILITIES REQUIRE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT.
§ 154.207 COLLEGES; UNIVERSITIES.
§ 154.208 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID STORAGE IN QUANTITIES GREATER THAN TWO THOUSAND BUT LESS THAN ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND-GALLONS’ AGGREGATE.
§ 154.209 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID STORAGE IN QUANTITIES GREATER THAN ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND-GALLONS’ AGGREGATE.
§ 154.210 CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES; NURSING HOME; GROUP HOME.
§ 154.211 CULTURAL FACILITY.
§ 154.212 DWELLING MULTI-FAMILY UP TO .35 FAR.
§ 154.213 EXTRACTION OF EARTH PRODUCTS.
§ 154.214 GOLF COURSE.
§ 154.215 HOME OCCUPATIONS.
§ 154.216 JUNKYARDS.
§ 154.217 LANDFILLS; SANITARY.
§ 154.218 MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND ASSEMBLY; LIGHT.
§ 154.219 MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.
§ 154.220 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
§ 154.221 PUBLIC USE FACILITIES.
§ 154.222 RESERVED.
§ 154.223 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE; TRAVEL PARKS AND CAMPS.
§ 154.224 PUBLIC, PRIVATE ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS.
§ 154.225 ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS.
§ 154.226 NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS.
§ 154.227 MENTAL INSTITUTION; SANITARIUM.
§ 154.228 PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT).
§ 154.229 GAME ROOMS.
§ 154.230 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WITHIN BALANCE OF WATERSHED.
§ 154.231 TRANSFER STATIONS.
§ 154.232 DWELLINGS IN I AND IP DISTRICTS.
§ 154.233 STRUCTURES MAY EXCEED THE HEIGHT LIMITS ESTABLISHED IN § 154.066(A).
§ 154.234 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS.
§ 154.235 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS WITH MULTI USE AND/OR STRUCTURES AND FAR BETWEEN .27 AND .35.
§ 154.236 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS WITH MULTI-USE AND/OR STRUCTURES AND FAR UP TO .35.
§ 154.237 COUNTRY, RACQUET, TENNIS AND SWIM CLUBS.
§ 154.238 FRATERNITY AND SORORITY HOUSES.
§ 154.239 WATERSHED 10/70 OPTION DEVELOPMENT.
§ 154.240 SOLAR FARM IN R40 DISTRICT.
NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS
ADMINISTRATION AND LEGAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 155: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 156: NONRESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE CODE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 154.203 STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL SPECIAL USES.
    In addition to the general standards contained in § 154.191 above, the following specific standards for individual special uses shall be used in deciding upon applications for special uses.
(1981 Code, § 814) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.204 ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES FOR MORE THAN THIRTY CLIENTS.
   Adult day care facilities for more than 30 clients may be permitted in B1 and B2 districts provided that the following requirements are met:
   (A)   Adult day care facilities must meet the standards provided by the Division of Social Services. Evidence that standards are met shall be presented to the town prior to any certificate of zoning compliance being issued;
   (B)   Facilities permitted in any B1 and B2 Districts or that are contiguous to any residential district shall provide screening around parking areas to avoid any nuisance to adjoining residentially zoned property;
   (C)   Facilities permitted in any residential district shall maintain the character and appearance of a residential use;
   (D)   All facilities shall meet the standards of the North Carolina Building Code;
   (E)   Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with §§ 154.135 through 154.147; and
   (F)   Applications for permits under this section shall be accompanied by a site plan or plat which includes the location of all structures; parking areas including ingress, egress and maneuvering space; required screening; permitted signs and additional information as may be necessary to indicate compliance with these regulations.
(1981 Code, § 815) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.205 AIRPORT; HELIPORT.
   An airport/heliport may be permitted in I and IP districts subject to the following requirements:
   (A)   Airport/heliport developments shall meet the requirements of the FAA;
   (B)   In addition to site plans required, a full master plan including plans or information detailing flight approach patterns and noise cones shall be presented. All plans shall be drawn by a registered professional authorized to design airports;
   (C)   Airports/heliports shall be so located and designed as to minimize disturbance of residential areas located outside of approved noise cone contours;
   (D)   No structures, runways, taxiways, tiedown areas, parking lots, towers, beacons and the like, shall be located within 50 feet of any property line;
   (E)   No petroleum storage tanks or refueling facilities shall be located within 100 feet of any property line;
   (F)   All outdoor lighting except navigational, safety and other lighting related to aircraft operations, shall be so designed as to not disturb adjoining properties;
   (G)   Signs shall be regulated as per §§ 154.160 through 154.178; and
   (H)   Off-street parking shall be as per §§ 154.135 through 154.147.
(1981 Code, § 816) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.206 CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES IN DISTRICTS WHERE THOSE FACILITIES REQUIRE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT.
   Child day care facilities may be permitted provided that the following requirements are met:
   (A)   Child day care facilities must meet the standards provided by the Child Day Care Commission. Evidence that Commission requirements are met shall be presented to the town prior to any certificate of zoning compliance being issued;
   (B)   Child day care facilities may be permitted in Industrial Districts provided they are operated as an accessory use to a legal permitted use;
   (C)   Facilities permitted in any Residential, R6 RMF and B1 and B2 Districts or that are contiguous to any residential district shall provide screening around play areas and parking areas to avoid any nuisance to adjoining residentially zoned property;
   (D)   Facilities permitted in any residential district shall maintain the character and appearance of a residential use;
   (E)   All facilities shall meet the standards of the North Carolina Building Code;
   (F)   Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with §§ 154.135 through 154.147; and
   (G)   Applications for permits under this section shall be accompanied by a site plan or plat which includes the location of all structures; parking areas including ingress, egress and maneuvering space; play areas; required screening; permitted signs and additional information as may be necessary to indicate compliance with these regulations.
(1981 Code, § 817) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
§ 154.207 COLLEGES; UNIVERSITIES.
   A parochial or private college or seminary shall be permitted in R40, R12, R6 and RMF districts subject to the following standards. Customary accessory uses to colleges shall also be permitted. This does not include sorority or fraternity houses.
   (A)   The site for any parochial or private college or seminary shall have an area of at least 10 acres, plus 5 acres for each 100 pupils, or major portion thereof, in excess of 400 pupils. A site shall have a frontage on a major or minor thoroughfare as shown on the Liberty Thoroughfare Plan.
   (B)   (1)   All buildings shall be located at least 100 feet from street lines and at least 50 feet from all other property lines.
      (2)   Grandstands, gymnasiums, central heating plants and similar buildings shall be set back at least 100 feet from all property lines.
      (3)   The distance between buildings shall be at least the height of the taller building. Total coverage of the site by all buildings shall be limited to 30%.
      (4)   Dormitories and single-family dwellings shall be permitted as accessory buildings, provided that the minimum area of the site shall be increased by at least 1,000 square feet for each dormitory bed and by at least the minimum lot area of the applicable zoning district for each single-family dwelling.
      (5)   Use of dormitories or dwellings shall be limited exclusively to students, teachers or other members of the staff of the school or college, and a dormitory or dwelling shall not subsequently be sold or rented as a private residence, or for any other legal use, unless the building and any required lot surrounding it shall meet all regulations of the district in which it is located.
   (C)   Any playgrounds or playfields shall be located not closer than 50 feet to any property line.
   (D)   Buffering and screening shall be installed and maintained as set forth in §§ 154.080 through 154.097.
   (E)   Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with §§ 154.135 through 154.147.
(1981 Code, § 818) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)
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