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St. James, NC Code of Ordinances
ST. JAMES, NORTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER
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: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
APPENDIX A: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
ARTICLE 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 3 DECISION MAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES
ARTICLE 4 REVIEW PROCEDURES
ARTICLE 5 NONCONFORMITIES
ARTICLE 6 ENFORCEMENT
ARTICLE 7 ZONING DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 8 PRESCRIBED CONDITIONS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN USES
§ 8.1 STATEMENT OF INTENT.
§ 8.2 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
§ 8.3 AMBULANCE SERVICES
§ 8.4 AMUSEMENT PARKS, WATER PARKS, AND FAIRGROUNDS.
§ 8.5 ATHLETIC FIELDS.
§ 8.6 AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE (ATM FREESTANDING).
§ 8.7 AUTOMOBILE RENTING OR LEASING.
§ 8.8 AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK REPAIR.
§ 8.9 AUTOMOBILE TOWING SERVICE.
§ 8.10 AUDITORIUMS/COMMUNITY CENTER.
§ 8.11 BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS.
§ 8.12 BARS.
§ 8.13 BATTING CAGES.
§ 8.14 BED AND BREAKFAST.
§ 8.15 BINGO HALLS.
§ 8.16 BOAT REPAIR.
§ 8.17 BOAT SALES.
§ 8.18 BODY PIERCING.
§ 8.19 BOWLING CENTERS.
§ 8.20 BULK MAIL AND PACKAGING FACILITIES.
§ 8.21 BUS TERMINALS.
§ 8.22 CAR AND TRUCK WASHES.
§ 8.23 CEMETERIES/MAUSOLEUMS.
§ 8.24 COFFEE SHOP.
§ 8.25 COMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING FACILITIES.
§ 8.26 CONGREGATE CARE FACILITIES.
§ 8.27 CONVENIENCE STORES WITH GASOLINE.
§ 8.28 DANCE SCHOOLS.
§ 8.29 DAY CARE CENTERS, VARIOUS TYPES OF.
§ 8.30 DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES.
§ 8.31 DRUG STORES.
§ 8.32 ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
§ 8.33 EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
§ 8.34 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING.
§ 8.35 EQUIPMENT REPAIR (LIGHT).
§ 8.36 FAMILY CARE HOMES.
§ 8.37 FIRE/EMS STATIONS.
§ 8.38 FLEA AND FARMER MARKETS.
§ 8.39 FRATERNAL CLUBS AND LODGES.
§ 8.40 FRATERNITY AND SORORITIES.
§ 8.41 FUEL OIL AND PROPANE SALES.
§ 8.42 FUNERAL HOMES WITH CREMATORIUM.
§ 8.43 GO-CART RACETRACKS.
§ 8.44 GOLF COURSES.
§ 8.45 GOLF COURSES, MINIATURE.
§ 8.46 GOLF DRIVING RANGES.
§ 8.47 GOVERNMENT OFFICES.
§ 8.48 GROUP CARE FACILITIES.
§ 8.49 HOME OCCUPATIONS (CUSTOMARY).
§ 8.50 HOTELS, MOTELS, AND TIME SHARES.
§ 8.51 HOUSES OF WORSHIP.
§ 8.52 KENNELS.
§ 8.53 LANDSCAPING SERVICES.
§ 8.54 LAUNDROMATS.
§ 8.55 LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS.
§ 8.56 LIBRARIES.
§ 8.57 MANUFACTURED HOMES.
§ 8.58 MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL USES.
§ 8.59 MARINAS WITHOUT DRY STORAGE.
§ 8.60 MARINAS WITH DRY STORAGE.
§ 8.61 MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS.
§ 8.62 MOTOR VEHICLE SALES.
§ 8.63 MOTORCYCLE SALES.
§ 8.64 MOVING AND STORAGE SERVICES.
§ 8.65 OFFICE USES NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED.
§ 8.66 OUTDOOR STORAGE.
§ 8.67 PAWN SHOPS.
§ 8.68 PET STORES.
§ 8.69 PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTERS.
§ 8.70 PRIVATE CLUBS OR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
§ 8.71 PROGRESSIVE CARE FACILITIES.
§ 8.72 PARKS, PASSIVE.
§ 8.73 PARKS, ACTIVE WITH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
§ 8.74 PARKS, COMMUNITY GARDENS.
§ 8.75 PARKS, DOG PARK CONDITIONS.
§ 8.76 RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR TESTING SERVICES.
§ 8.77 RESTAURANTS.
§ 8.78 SATELLITE DISHES, TV, AND RADIO ANTENNAS (ACCESSORY).
§ 8.79 SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT SALES (30 DAY MAXIMUM).
§ 8.80 SELF STORAGE FACILITIES.
§ 8.81 SERVICE STATIONS, GASOLINE.
§ 8.82 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS.
§ 8.83 SKATING RINKS.
§ 8.84 SOLAR ENERGY.
§ 8.85 SPECIALTY BEVERAGES.
§ 8.86 SPECIALTY FOOD STORES.
§ 8.87 SWIM CLUBS.
§ 8.88 SWIMMING POOLS.
§ 8.89 TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS.
§ 8.90 TAXIDERMISTS.
§ 8.91 TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENTS (TWO WEEK MAXIMUM).
§ 8.92 TENNIS CLUBS.
§ 8.93 THEATERS.
§ 8.94 TIRE SALES.
§ 8.95 UTILITY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE YARDS.
§ 8.96 VETERINARY SERVICES.
§ 8.97 VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS.
§ 8.98 WAREHOUSES.
§ 8.99 WATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
§ 8.100 WHOLESALE TRADE (RESERVED).
§ 8.101 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
§ 8.102 YARD SALES.
ARTICLE 9 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
ARTICLE 10 LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, SCREENING, AND TREE PROTECTION
ARTICLE 11 SIGNS
ARTICLE 12 SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
ARTICLE 13 STORMWATER CONTROL
ARTICLE 14 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
ARTICLE 15 LIGHTING
ARTICLE 16 ELECTRIC
APPENDIX I DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX II PLANT/VEGETATION LIST
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
Comprehensive Ordinance Table
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§ 8.68 PET STORES.
   8.68.1   It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the pet store to take and demonstrate, prior to permitting, appropriate measures to assure that animal noise, including barking, is abated.
   8.68.2   Aromas emanating from the pet store may not permeate beyond the boundaries of the store, and it shall be the responsibility of the owner to take appropriate measures to assure that animal aromas are abated.
   8.68.3   All animals shall be provided pens that shall be fully enclosed.
   8.68.4   The facility must be heated and air-conditioned.
   8.68.5   Only domesticated animals and birds may be kept in the pet store. Reptiles and wild animals are prohibited.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 8.69 PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTERS.
   8.69.1   Hours of operation shall be no earlier than 6:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m.
   8.69.2   The facility shall have direct access to an arterial road.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 8.70 PRIVATE CLUBS OR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
   8.70.1   The facility shall have direct access to an arterial road.
   8.70.2   No active part of the site on which the facility is located (buildings, parking, recreational areas, and the like) is permitted within 200 feet of an adjacent single-family residential area.
   8.70.3   An outdoor facility shall be separated by an opaque screen from any abutting property located in a residential district or containing a legal, conforming residential use.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 8.71 PROGRESSIVE CARE FACILITIES.
   8.71.1   Buildings will be located on a site that is at least four acres.
   8.71.2   The building(s) architecture will complement that of the underlining zoning district.
   8.71.3   Outdoor recreation areas shall be located behind the front building(s) line in the side yard or rear yard only.
   8.71.4   All outdoor recreation areas shall be surrounded by a fence or wall at least four feet in height that is constructed in a manner that provides maximum safety.
   8.71.5   Outdoor activities are permitted only in the fenced area between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
   8.71.6   A congregate care facility may not be located within one-half mile of another congregate care facility, family care home, day care, or group care facility.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 8.72 PARKS, PASSIVE.
   8.72.1   In conformance with Article 4.7.9, the completed site plan shall display site development, design, and usage intensity appropriate for the site; any required fencing/screening, the location of trash handling, recycling, and other waste and maintenance related facilities employed in the normal operation for the use; adequacy of traffic pattern design and traffic control; adequacy of storm water facilities, water supply, and any other planned utilities (e.g., electric power).
   The completed application shall also provide the normal hours of operation and user rules to be posted.
   8.72.2   The applicant shall submit a plan for parking that will meet the needs for normal use of the park. (Article 4.7.9.E and Article 9)
   8.72.3   Overflow parking (in addition to required parking) shall be designated on the site plan and kept available to handle all traffic from special events such as tournaments and outdoor concerts.
   8.72.4   All parks larger in size than ten acres shall have primary access to an arterial road or thoroughfare.
   8.72.5   All uses identified in the Table of Uses (Article 7.16) co-located with a park are to be treated and approved according to the conditions set for that use.
   8.72.6   All dogs brought into a park must be on a leash and under control of the responsible person(s) or securely tethered at all times.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 8.73 PARKS, ACTIVE WITH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
   In addition to the conditions of Article 8.72, the following conditions apply: characteristics. See Definitions, Appendix I.
   8.73.1   An outdoor facility shall be separated by an opaque screen from any abutting property located in a residential district or containing a legal, conforming residential use (Article 9.9.2).
   8.73.2   The facility shall be located at least 200 feet from the closest point of any abutting property located in a residential district.
   8.73.3   The lot size shall be no less than three acres.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 8.74 PARKS, COMMUNITY GARDENS.
   In addition to the conditions of Article 8.72, the following conditions apply: characteristics. See Definitions, Appendix I.
   8.74.1   Landscaping/buffering: Article 9.9.2 and Article 10. Opacity required is 0.2 for all locations addressed in Article 10.8.9.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 8.75 PARKS, DOG PARK CONDITIONS.
   In addition to the conditions of Article 8.72, the following conditions apply: characteristics. See Definitions, Appendix I.
   8.75.1   The completed application shall indicate intended capacity (maximum number of dogs at one time).
   8.75.2   Design standards/fencing requirements: a minimum of five feet high, including separate double gated entry/exit points for dog entry/unleashing and leashing/exit. Separate gates shall be provided for maintenance access. Gates must be lockable. Fencing panels shall be buried to a depth of six inches (alternatively, tension cables installed at the base of the fencing may be used to fulfill this requirement). The appropriateness of the planned fencing type and materials is to be evaluated by the Planning Board in consultation with the applicant and Zoning Administrator (Article 10).
   8.75.3   Design standards: the completed site plan shall specify play surface (e.g., decomposed granite, grass, and the like), safety and security, water drainage and run-off mitigation, tools for waste pick up and disposal, separation from other park areas if co-located, and signage stating hours of operation, capacity limit, user rules and leash rules, and the like.
   8.75.4   Consistent with the requirements for outside dog runs, the off leash area of the dog park shall be at least 100 feet from the property line of the lot it is located on and the distance to residential lots and institutional and educational facilities (such as churches, schools, libraries, and the like), shall be at least 500 feet. Exception: if a property line abuts a “never to be developed” conservancy, such as federal wet lands, the minimum 100-foot setback requirement may be reduced to a minimum of 35 feet.
   8.75.5   Landscaping/buffering: for purposes of determining the amount needed, the dog run property shall use the same opacity requirements as commercial property (see Article 10).
   8.75.6   Consistent with the conditions for kennels (Article 8.52.4), it shall be the responsibility of the management of the dog park to demonstrate appropriate measures to assure that animal noise, including barking, is abated prior to granting of a permit.
   8.75.7   Consistent with the conditions for kennels (Article 8.52.5), aromas emanating from the dog park may not permeate beyond the boundaries of the property, and it shall be the responsibility of the management of the park to take appropriate measures to assure that animal aromas are abated.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
§ 8.76 RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, OR TESTING SERVICES.
   8.76.1   Research, development, and/or testing services will be located in “corporate parks” unless otherwise permitted under a special use permit.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)
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