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ZONING DISTRICTS
(A)
The following residential districts are hereby established: A-5, R-20, R-15, R-10, RM-10, R-8, RM-8, R-6 and RM-6. The purpose of each residential district is to secure for the persons who reside there a comfortable, healthy, safe and pleasant environment in which to live, sheltered from incompatible and disruptive activities that properly belong in non-residential districts.
(1) The A-5 Agriculture District is designed to secure the agricultural integrity of the areas so classified and to allow for low-density single-family development on five-acre minimum lots. The uses encouraged in this district are primarily agricultural or forestry related. Residential developments of five units or more shall comply with the cluster subdivision provision outlined in § 153.145. For the A-5 Agriculture District, in promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the specific intent of this district is:
(a) To encourage the conservation of the area's existing agricultural and forestry resources and to promote the further expansion of these land-related resources;
(b) To prohibit non-agricultural and non-forestry-related commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other influx of uses likely to render it undesirable for farms and low-density development;
(c) To encourage the sensitive incorporation of low-density single-family or multi-family development into an agricultural and forested area in an effort to maintain rural character and conserve valuable lands; and
(d) To discourage any use which, because of its character or size, would create requirements and cost for public services, such as police and fire protection, water supply and sewerage, substantially in excess of such requirements and cost if the district were developed solely for single-family purposes.
(2) The R-20 Rural Residential District is designed to accommodate low-density single-family dwellings with 20,000 square feet minimum lots that may not be serviced with town sewer service or multi-family dwellings that are serviced with town sewer. For the R-20 Residential District, in promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the specific intent of this district is:
(a) To encourage the construction of and the continued use of the land for low density single-family or multi-family dwellings;
(b) To encourage the preservation of the rural character of the land;
(c) To prohibit commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other influx of uses likely to render it undesirable for low density development;
(d) To discourage any use which, because of its character or size, would create requirements and cost for public services, such as police and fire protection, water supply and sewerage, substantially in excess of such requirements and cost if the district were developed solely for single-family dwellings;
(e) To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in this district; and
(f) To encourage development to take place in a manner that promotes a healthy environment.
(3) The R-15 Residential District is designed to accommodate low-density single-family dwellings with 15,000 square feet minimum lots. For the R-15 Residential District, in promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the specific intent of this district is:
(a) To encourage the construction of and the continued use of the land for single-family dwellings;
(b) To prohibit commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with development or continuation of single-family dwellings in the district;
(c) To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in this district;
(d) To discourage any use which would generate traffic on minor streets other than normal traffic to serve residences on those streets; and
(e) To discourage any use which, because of its character or size, would create requirements and costs for public services, such as police and fire protection, water supply and sewerage, substantially in excess of such requirements and costs if the district were developed solely for residential purposes.
(4) The R-10 Residential District is designed to accommodate medium-density single-family dwellings with 10,000 square feet minimum lots. For the R-10 Residential District, in promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the specific intent of this district is:
(a) To encourage the continued use of the land for residential purposes;
(b) To prohibit commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with development or continuation of single- and multi-family dwellings (see R-10A) in the district;
(c) To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in this district;
(d) To discourage any use which would generate traffic on minor streets other than normal traffic to serve residences on those streets; and
(e) To discourage any use which because of its character and size would create requirements and costs for public services, such as police and fire protection, water supply and sewerage, substantially in excess of such requirements and costs if the district were developed solely for residential purposes.
(5) The RM-10 Residential District is designed to accommodate single-, two- and multi-family dwellings with the same lot sizes and density as allowed in the R-10 Residential District. In promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the general intent of this district is the same as the R-10 Residential District.
(6) The R-8 Residential District is designed to accommodate single-family dwellings with a minimum 8,000 square feet lot for one unit and 4,000 square feet for each additional unit; multi-family density maximum is approximately 10.6 units per acre (based on a five-acre tract). For the R-8 Residential District, in promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the specific intent of this district is:
(a) To encourage the continued use of the land for residential purposes;
(b) To prohibit commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with development or continuation of residential uses in the district;
(c) To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in this district;
(d) To discourage any use which would generate traffic on minor streets other than normal traffic to serve residences on those streets; and
(e) To discourage any use which because of its character or size would create requirements and costs for public services such as police and fire protection, water supply and sewerage, substantially in excess of such requirements and costs if the district were developed solely for residential purposes.
(7) The RM-8 Residential District is designed to accommodate single-, two- and multi-family dwellings with the same lot sizes and density as allowed in the R-8 Residential District. In promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the general intent of this district is the same as the R-8 Residential District.
(8) The R-6 Residential District is designed to accommodate single-family dwellings with 6,000 square feet minimum lots for one dwelling unit and 2,000 square feet required for each additional unit. For the R-6 Residential District, in promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the specific intent of this district is:
(a) To encourage continued use of the land for residential purposes and certain compatible non-residential uses;
(b) To prohibit commercial and industrial use of the land; to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the development or continuation of residential structures in the district;
(c) To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in the district; and
(d) To discourage any use which because of its character or size would generate traffic or require municipal services substantially in excess of traffic and services that would exist if the district were developed solely for residential uses.
(9) The RM-6 Residential District is designed to accommodate single-, two- and multi-family dwellings with the same lot sizes and density as allowed in the R-6 Residential District. Manufactured homes and manufactured home parks are also permitted and shall be subject to the standards described in § 153.113. In promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the general intent of this district is the same as the R-6 Residential District.
(C) The provisions of this chapter shall not affect property used for bona fide farm purposes within the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction; provided, however, this chapter shall apply to the use of farm property for nonfarm purposes. The provisions of G.S. § 160D-903 shall control whether the use of property is for "bona fide farm purposes," and the provisions of such section are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth herein verbatim.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
The following commercial districts are hereby created to accomplish the purposes and serve the objectives indicated.
(A) The C-1 Central Business District is established as the centrally located trade and commercial service area of the community and region. The regulations are designed to encourage the continued use of land for regional trade and commercial service uses, to permit a concentrated, intensive development of the permitted uses while maintaining a substantial relationship between the intensity of land use and the capacity of utilities and streets. Residential uses are also permitted. The use of this zoning classification, as is expressly provided in the title of the district itself, is limited to the Central Business District of the town, and any expansion thereof which might take place. It shall not be applied to outlying commercial areas.
(B) The C-2 Commercial District is established as a district for offices, personal services and the retailing of durable and convenience goods. This district will generally be located on the town's major radial roads. Because these districts will be located on high-volume traffic arteries and will be subject to the view not only of local residents, but tourists and other non-local motorists, ample off-street parking, controlled traffic movement and an appropriate appearance including suitable planting shall be provided.
(C) The C-3 Neighborhood Business District is established as a district in which the principal use of land is to provide for the retailing of goods and services to the nearby residential neighborhoods. The regulations of this district are designed to limit the businesses which may be established therein in order to protect the abutting residential areas.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
The following office and institutional districts are hereby created to accomplish the purposes and serve the objectives indicated.
(A) The C-4 Office and Institutional District is established as the district in which the principal use of the land is for residences, certain limited business and professional offices, and some institutional type uses, such as hospitals, medical offices and clinics. In establishing this zoning classification, the specific intent of this district is:
(1) To encourage use of land for institutional and office purposes;
(2) To prohibit commercial and industrial uses of land which would generate large volumes of traffic, or would interfere with the use of land for residential, office and institutional purposes;
(3) To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in this district; and
(4) To encourage the development of areas which will serve as a transition zone between the more intensive business districts and less intensive residential districts provided for in this chapter.
(B) The C-5 Professional Office District is established as the district in which the principal use of the land is for certain professional offices, governmental facilities and residences. In establishing the zoning classification, the specific intent of this district is:
(1) To encourage the use of land for office, governmental facility and/or residential purposes;
(2) To prohibit commercial and industrial uses of land which would generate large volumes of traffic or would interfere with the use of land for professional office, governmental facility and residential purposes;
(3) To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in this district; and
(4) To encourage the development of areas which will serve as a transition zone between the more intensive commercial districts and less intensive residential districts provided for in this chapter.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
(A)
The industrial districts are designed to accommodate enterprises engaged in the manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning or assembling of goods, merchandise or equipment.
(B) In promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the following industrial districts are hereby created to accomplish the purposes and serve the objectives indicated.
(1) The I-1 Industrial District is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for industries which can be operated in a relatively clean and quiet manner and which will not be obnoxious to adjacent residential or business districts; warehousing and wholesaling activities with limited contact with the general public; and for certain outdoor amusement facilities which generate large volumes of automobile traffic. The regulations are designed to prohibit the use of land for heavy industry which should be properly segregated and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the development of industrial and wholesaling establishments in the district. Residential uses in this district are permitted only upon the issuance of a special use permit.
(2) The I-2 Industrial District is established as a district in which the principal use of land is for warehousing, mixed industrial, heavy industrial and heavy commercial type uses. For the I-2 Industrial District, in promoting the general purposes of this chapter, the specific intent of this district is:
(a) To provide appropriate zoning districts for existing industrial type areas which are predominantly developed at the time of the adoption of this chapter;
(b) To encourage the discontinuance of existing uses that would not be permitted as new uses in this district;
(c) To encourage the continued use of land for industrial purposes;
(d) To discourage residential and light commercial uses of land and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the continuation of permitted uses in the district; and
(e) To encourage heavy users of municipal services, especially water and sewer service, to congregate in specific sections of the community so that the town may effectively provide services to its industries without undue expenditure of funds.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
(A) There are hereby established different planned unit developments (PUDs) as described in this section. Each PUD is designed to accommodate a range of residential, commercial or industrial uses either singularly or in combination. The intent of a planned unit development is to provide the necessary flexibility to encourage creative land development, while working with the density and permissible use requirements mandated by the established zoning districts and the town's standards for streets and other public utilities. Planned unit developments may be constructed without complying with minimum lot size, permissible yard coverage, yard dimensions and setback requirements within the district in which the development is located. However, all planned unit developments shall be located no less than 20 feet from any adjoining property zoned for residential uses only, unless the use is commercial or industrial in nature in which case the separation must be no less than 100 feet. Such separations shall be accomplished through the use of appropriate screening as detailed in § 153.234.
(B) The residential planned unit development (PUD) is designed to accommodate those uses which would be permissible in one of the town's eight residential zoning districts (A-5, R-20, R-15, R-10, R-10A, R-10S, R-8 and R-6). All development must be in accordance with the regulations applicable to the residential zoning district to which the particular PUD corresponds, except as modified in division (A) above.
(C) The residential/commercial planned unit development (PUD) is designed to accommodate a combination of residential and C-3 commercial uses. Within the portion of a PUD that is developed for purposes permissible in a commercial district, all development must be properly screened from adjoining residential developments within the PUD in accordance with the standards outlined in § 153.234. All development must be in accordance with the regulations applicable to the commercial district in which the particular PUD is to be located. Additionally, no commercial use located within the residential/ commercial PUD may be located within 100 feet of any residential district that is not a part of the PUD.
(D) The commercial planned unit development (PUD) is designed to accommodate those uses which would be permissible in one of the town's five commercial zoning districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, and C-5). All development must be in accordance with the regulations applicable to the commercial district in which the particular PUD zoning district is to be located.
(E) The commercial/industrial planned unit development (PUD) is designed to accommodate a combination of commercial and light industrial uses. Within the portion of the PUD that is developed for purposes permissible in an I-1 Industrial District, all development must be properly screened from adjoining commercial development in the PUD in accordance with the standards outlined in § 153.234.
(F) The industrial planned unit development (PUD) is designed to accommodate those uses which would be permissible in one of the town's two industrial zoning districts (I-1 and I-2). All development must be in accordance with the regulations applicable to the industrial district in which the particular PUD is to be located.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)
ZONING MAP
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