The purpose of this district is to provide a place for agriculture and very low-density residential uses where public water and sewer service is not available.
(A) Permitted uses.
(1) Residential uses, town limits: single-family residences within the town limits. From and after the effective date of certain amendments to § 151.136, individual mobile homes on individual lots are not permitted in any of the zoning districts within the corporate limits of the town;
(2) Residential uses, extraterritorial limits of the town:
(a) Single-family residences, two-family residences, and mobile homes on individual lots. Mobile homes shall be subject to the same setback and yard requirements as single-family residences. Mobile homes shall also be firmly anchored to the ground in an approved manner and shall be skirted or equipped with a continuous closed foundation;
(b) Manufactured homes shall meet Class AA or Class A standards, effective May 1, 1999. Class B manufactured homes are permitted in manufactured home parks and not on single-family residential lots, except that any Class B home located and properly permitted (zoning and building) in the town's zoning jurisdiction before the effective date of this division may be moved to an individual lot in the RA zoning districts in the ETJ, provided the towing apparatus is removed and has either:
1. A continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall constructed in accordance with the standards of the N.C. Uniform Residential Building Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, unpierced except for required ventilation with access installed under the perimeter, and no visible exposed concrete block; or
2. A replica hand-laid brick or hand-cut stone that provides the authenticity of real brick or stone, with panels made from an injection molded thermoplastic resin formulated with special additives to enhance long-term performance; a weight of approximately four and one-half pounds each for brick or stone panels and 20 pounds per square; panels contain UV inhibitors to protect against damaging sun effects and are highly resistant to harsh weather conditions; the thickness of panels is approximately one-quarter inch in brick area to one-eighth inch in mortar area; and will not support combustion.
(3) Customary home occupations;
(4) Community uses: churches and affiliated use (i.e., religious education centers); and
(5) Farm uses: bona fide farms and their customary appurtenances, including female chickens in accordance with § 93.06.
(B) Supplemental requirements. These uses shall be permitted subject to the additional regulations imposed:
(1) Accessory buildings: accessory buildings shall not be used for residential purposes, and such buildings shall be permitted only in a rear yard not less than ten feet from any property line; except that, in the case of corner lots, such buildings shall be set back at least 18 feet from any side street right-of-way line;
(2) Unenclosed porches and carports: unenclosed porches and carports one story in height may project not more than ten feet into the front yard, nor more than six feet into a required rear yard; and
(3) Fences: fences in excess of eight feet shall not be erected on or around any property within this residential zone, except in the front yard where no fence shall exceed four feet.
(C) Special uses, procedure.
(1) A special use permit may be issued by the Zoning Administrator after authorization by the Board of Adjustment. Such permit shall be issued only after due notice and hearing; and provided that the Board determines (see § 151.070):
(a) It is necessary for the public health or general interest and welfare;
(b) It is appropriately located with respect to transportation facilities, water supply, fire and police protection, waste disposal and similar facilities;
(c) Neighborhood character and surrounding property values are reasonably safeguarded; and
(d) Use therefore will not cause undue traffic congestion or create a traffic hazard.
(2) Special uses include mobile home parks, rest homes, temporary saw mills, travel trailer parks, hospitals, schools, public utilities, railroads, utility substations, pumping stations, fire stations, police stations, cemeteries, libraries, grounds and facilities for recreational purposes, community center buildings, country clubs, lakes, parks, playgrounds, golf courses (except miniature courses and driving ranges operated for commercial purposes), circuses, carnivals and fairs.
(D) Dimensional requirements.
(1) The following requirements are in references to watershed regulations:
Lot area | Minimum required lot area for each dwelling unit | 21,780 square feet |
Lot coverage | The total ground area covered by a single-family residential unit and all accessory buildings shall not exceed 40% of the total lot area. However, when an erosion and sedimentation control plan is required, all residential and non-residential development shall not exceed 24% built-upon area, on a project-by-project basis. For projects without a curb and gutter street system, development shall not exceed 36% built-upon area on a project-by-project basis. For the purpose of calculating built-upon area, total project area shall include acreage in the tract on which the project is to be developed. | |
(2) The following requirements apply to this chapter:
Corner side yard | Minimum required width of any corner side yard | 18 feet |
Front yard | Minimum required mean depth of front yard | 30 feet |
Lot area | Minimum required lot area for the first dwelling unit | 6,000 sq. ft; minimum required additional area for each additional dwelling in the principal structure: 3,000 sq. ft. However, when an erosion and sedimentation control plan is required, all single-family residential lots shall not be less than 21,780 sq. ft. per dwelling units or 14,520 sq. ft. for projects without a curb and gutter system, except in an approved cluster development. |
Lot coverage | The total, ground area covered by the building and all accessory buildings (including any roofed area) shall not exceed 40% of the total lot area. However, when an erosion and sedimentation control plan is required, all residential and non-residential development shall not exceed 24% built-upon area on a project-by-project basis. For projects without a curb and gutter street system, development shall not exceed 36% built-upon area on a project-by-project basis. For the purpose of calculating built-upon area, total project area shall include acreage in the tract on which the project is to be developed. | |
Lot width | Minimum required mean lot width for each dwelling unit | 100 feet |
Rear yard | Minimum required mean depth of rear yard | 25 feet |
Side yards | Minimum required width of any side yard | 15 feet |
(Ord. passed 7-1-1980; Ord. passed 9-7-1993; Ord. passed 4-6-1999; Ord. O-2020-01, passed 5-5-2020; Res. R-2021-03, passed 6-24-2021)