(A) Seasonal agricultural worker developments located in the LI Light Industrial zone are required to meet certain development standards to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses, provide for attractive, well planned projects and to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the town. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall review development plans for seasonal agricultural worker developments prior to the start of construction. The Planning Board shall have the opportunity to review the plans and make recommendations regarding the proposed development. Once a special use permit is granted for a seasonal agricultural worker development, any material alterations or additions to the original plan must be approved by the Board of Adjustment following a new public hearing and shall be subject to any new conditions designated by the Board of Adjustment.
(1) All seasonal agricultural worker developments shall comply with the standards set forth in NCGS 95-222 through 95-229, the Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina.
(2) All seasonal agricultural worker developments shall comply with the standards set forth in OSHA Standard for Temporary Labor Camps, codified as 29 CFR 1910.142 - Temporary Labor Camps. Owners/operators of seasonal agricultural worker developments shall be responsible for compliance with applicable US Department of Labor requirements regarding worker documentation.
(B) Site plan requirements. Plans are required before any consideration is granted by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. At least five copies of all required plans, drawings and specifications shall furnish the following information as applicable:
(1) General information. Including topographical features, streams, vegetation, soil types, flood prone areas, historic sites and other features;
(2) Timing of development. The proposed schedule of development including phases or stages likely to be followed;
(3) Public water and sewer system. Location of public waters and sewer lines presently in existence, connections to these lines, manholes, pumping stations, fire hydrants and other necessary features. All seasonal agricultural worker developments must have public water and sewer service or approved treatment facilities as required by the appropriate state or district authorities;
(4) Storm water drainage system. Proposed storm water drainage system;
(5) Streets, curbs and gutters, electrical systems and street lights. Proposed location and design of streets, curbs and gutters, electrical systems and street lights;
(6) Grading plan and sedimentation control measures. Proposed grading plan and sedimentation control measures;
(7) Street access, easements, monuments and property lines. Proposed street access, easements, monuments and property lines;
(8) Sidewalks. Proposed location and design of sidewalks;
(9) Parking, loading, circulation. The proposed location and extent of parking and loading areas, including parking spaces and circulation routes, shall be shown as required in § 156.055;
(10) Floor plans and building layouts. Proposed location and floor plans of all proposed structures, including number of beds;
(11) Landscaping, screening and fencing. Proposed landscaping, screening and fencing as required in § 156.056;
(12) Existing vegetation. The developer should make every reasonable effort to preserve existing vegetation. By preserving existing vegetation, potential erosion and sedimentation are minimized and vegetated buffer zones for the use of the residents are provided. The Planning Board may allow appropriate existing vegetation to substitute for buffer strip and landscape screen requirements if the intent of this chapter as expressed in § 156.056 is upheld;
(13) Refuse collection. Proposed method of collection and location of receptacles.
(14) Recreational space/facilities. Proposed recreational spaces and/or facilities.
(15) Security. Proposed security measures, such as fence and gate, on-site property manager, etc.
(16) Date and the like. Date, scale and north arrow;
(17) Boundaries. Boundaries of the tract with bearings, distances and metes and bounds; and
(18) Vicinity map. Vicinity map showing the location of the seasonal agricultural worker development, surrounding land uses and names and addresses of all adjoining property owners.
(C) Development standards.
(1) Buffer strips. Buffer strips as required by § 156.056 shall be provided. All vegetation must be maintained in a healthy condition by the owner or developer. Dead or damaged plants shall be replaced promptly.
(2) Water and sewerage service. All seasonal agricultural worker developments must have public water and sewer service or approved treatment facilities as required by the appropriate state or district authorities.
(3) Garbage and refuse. All garbage and refuse shall be stored in suitable water-tight and fly-tight receptacles. If dumpster-type containers are to be used, all containers shall be located on a concrete, asphalt or similar base abutting a driveway, and shall be enclosed with the exception of the driveway side, by a wood or masonry fence or wall at least six feet in height. One refuse container having at least a six cubic yard capacity shall be required for every 40 beds in the development.
(4) Setbacks. All seasonal agricultural worker developments shall have the following setbacks:
(a) Front yard: 50 feet.
(b) Side yard: 50 feet.
(c) Rear yard: 50 feet.
(5) Lighting. All structures and parking areas in seasonal agricultural worker developments shall be adequately illuminated from sunset to sunrise. The minimum street light size shall be 175-watt mercury vapor fixtures, or equivalent.
(6) Paved access. All seasonal agricultural worker developments shall contain paved access from the street to all structures.
(D) Nonconforming seasonal agricultural worker developments.
(1) Nonconforming seasonal agricultural worker developments shall refer to any seasonal agricultural worker development within the light industrial district which does not conform to all of the provisions of this section.
(2) Beginning with the passage of this chapter, a nonconforming seasonal agricultural worker development shall not be altered so as to create additional dwelling units until the development has been made to conform to the provisions of this chapter with the exception of this section.
(3) Other regulations regarding nonconforming uses as per § 156.093.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2017)