Section 2.07 Dimensional Standards Table
This table and the setback illustration below provides basic design elements for each base zoning district.
Zoning District
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
Maximum Density
Front Setback
Side Setback
Side Street Setback
Rear Setback
Zoning District
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
Maximum Density
Front Setback
Side Setback
Side Street Setback
Rear Setback
RR
35 ft.
40,000 sf
150 ft.
1 unit per acre
40 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
RS20
35 ft.
20,000 sf
100 ft.
3 units per acre
30 ft.
10 ft.
20 ft.
25 ft.
RS15
35 ft.
15,000 sf
75 ft.
4 units per acre
25 ft.
10 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
RS10
35 ft.
*10,000 sf
50 ft.
5 units per acre
20 ft.
8 ft.
20 ft.
25 ft.
RMF
3 stories
10,000 sf plus 3,000 sf for every additional unit
No minimum
12 units per acre
0 ft. or 30 ft.1, 2
20 ft.; 20 ft. between building s and 50 ft. from land zoned RR, RS20, RS15 or RS10
0 ft. or 30 ft.1, 2
30 ft. or 50 ft. from land zoned RR, RS20, RS15 or RS10
RMX
**4 stories
No minimum
No minimum
18 units per acre
20 ft. max.
No minimu m
6 ft.
6 ft.
NMX
**4 stories
No minimum
No minimum
No maximum
15 ft. max.
No minimum
12 ft. max.
No minimum
O/S
**4 stories
12,000 sf
80 ft.
N/A
25 ft.
10 ft.
20 ft.
15 ft.
CB
4 stories
No minimum
25 ft.
No maximum
6 ft. max.
No minimum
6 ft. max.
No minimum
NB
**4 stories
6,000 sf
50 ft.
N/A
30 ft.
10 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
GB
**4 stories
20,000 sf
100 ft.
N/A
30 ft.
10 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
LI
80 ft.
30,000 sf
100 ft.
N/A
30 ft.
15 ft.
30 ft.
20 ft.
HI
80 ft.
2 acres
150 ft.
N/A
40 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
FRO
35 ft.
No minimum
No minimum
N/A
50 ft.
25 ft.
20 ft.
25 ft.
Specific notes to table:
*Lots without both public water and sewer must be 20,000 sf.
**May exceed with a conditional use permit.
1 Thirty foot minimum setback required from major and arterial streets or thoroughfares.
2 Balconies, stoops, stairs, chimneys, open porches, bay windows, and raised doorways are permitted to encroach into the front setback. Upper story balconies may encroach into the right-of-way (over the sidewalk only) with permission from the Administrator.
3 All single-use multi-family developments are required to meet the setback requirements for the RMF district.
General notes to table:
a. Accessory structures must be a minimum of 10 feet from the side or rear setback and shall not be located within the front setback.
b. Standards may vary if located in an Overlay District.
c. All buildings that exceed a building height of 35 feet shall provide an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the North Carolina State Building Code.
The figure to the right should be used to visually illustrate setbacks and measurements as listed in the table above.
 
(Ord. passed 2-14-2017; Ord. 2022-12, passed 9-14-2021)