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TOWN OF SWANSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
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§ 152.276 MAINTENANCE.
   (A)   To insure that signs are erected and maintained in a safe and aesthetic manner, it shall be unlawful for any sign designed to be visible from any or highway within the jurisdiction of the Town of Swansboro to be erected or maintained by any , other than by a sign contractor properly licensed under North Carolina State Statutes or by a designated representative of such licensed contractor, except that this requirement shall be interpreted to exclude those who construct and erect a   when said sign is used at said ’s place of business and to exclude licensed general contractors erecting signs as part of a permitted construction or renovation project; provided, however, in all cases, all erection must be properly permitted and inspected for compliance with the applicable codes of the State of North Carolina and the Town of Swansboro and with other parts of this subchapter.
   (B)   The following maintenance requirements must be observed for all signs visible from any or highway within the jurisdiction of this subchapter.
      (1)   No sign shall have more than 20% of its surface area covered with disfigured, cracked, ripped, or peeling paint or plastic or material for a period of more than 30 successive days.
      (2)   No sign shall be allowed to stand with bent or broken sign facing, broken supports, loose appendages or struts or be allowed to stand more than 15 degrees away from the perpendicular for a period of more than 30 successive days.
      (3)   No sign shall be allowed to have weeds, vines, landscaping, or other growing upon it and obscuring its view from the or highway from which it is to be viewed for a period of more than 30 successive days.
      (4)   No neon or internally illuminated sign may be allowed to stand with only partial illumination for a period of more than 30 successive days.
      (5)   If a sign or sign is damaged such that more than 50% of the value is lost, with such made by the , any repair or replacement must be done in conformance with this section.
   (C)   The may inspect all signs for compliance with these maintenance requirements.
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005)
§ 152.277 PERMITTED SIGNS.
   The Table of Permitted and Signs delineates the types of signs permitted within the various zoning districts in the Town of Swansboro (see § 152.170 for a complete description of the individual zoning districts).
Signs - Permitted/
Sign Type
RA
All Residential Districts
PUD
MHP
MHS
MHS- 15SF
MHS-O
B1
B2
B3
B2 HDO
MI
CON
O/I
G/E
Sign Type
RA
All Residential Districts
PUD
MHP
MHS
MHS- 15SF
MHS-O
B1
B2
B3
B2 HDO
MI
CON
O/I
G/E
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
/
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
/Feather Flags
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
*
P
P
P
P
Churches, or
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Festival Area
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
S
S
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Principal Use
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Commercial/
Residential
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
S
S
S
/Warning
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Festival and Event (per § 152.269)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Notes:
P = Indicates permitted.
S = required.
*NOTE: Within the Swansboro corporate limits, are prohibited on all parcels adjoining the NC 24 right-of-way anywhere within the Town or .
 
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005) (Am. Ord. 2017-O1, passed 1-10-2017; Am. Ord. 2022-O6, passed 4- 11-2022; Am. Ord. 2022-O4, passed 5-23-2022)
OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS
§ 152.290 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of these off- parking and loading requirements is to relieve traffic congestion in the ; to minimize any detrimental effects of off- parking and loading areas on adjacent properties; and to assure a proper and adequate of off- parking and loading areas throughout the area. The standards contained in this section are minimum standards and should not be regarded as optimum standards. The prudent property will generally provided considerably more off- parking and loading spaces than these . These parking and loading standards shall be enforced within the Historical District only to that extent considered feasible by the .
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005)
§ 152.291 GENERAL.
   (A)   Off- parking requirements. There shall be provided at the time of the erection of any , or at the time any is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding units, guest rooms, seats, or ; or before conversion from one type of uses or occupancy to another, permanent in the amount specified by this chapter. Such parking space may be provided in a parking garage or properly graded . No off- parking or loading shall be permitted in the required parkway area. See § 152.196(G).
   (B)   Minimum parking requirement. 
      (1)   Each application for a permit shall include information as to the location and dimensions of off- parking and loading space and the means of ingress and egress to such space. Required off-   for three or more automobiles shall have individual spaces marked, and shall be so designed, maintained, and regulated that no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking shall be on any , walk, or , unless the speed limit on the , walk, or is no greater than 20 miles per hour. Automobiles must be parked and unparked without moving another. This information shall be in sufficient detail to enable the to determine whether or not the requirements of this chapter are met.
      (2)   The following diagrams depict the minimum dimensional requirements of off-   . Parking space and aisle dimensions are required minimums. Curb and other dimensions shown are typical measurements.
 
 
 
 
 
   (C)   Combination of required parking space. The required parking space for any number of separate uses may be combined in one but the required space assigned to one use may not be assigned to another use, except that one-half of the parking spaces required for churches, theater, or assembly halls whose peak attendance will be at night or on Sundays may be assigned to a use which will be closed at night and on Sundays.
   (D)   Remote parking space. If the required by this chapter cannot be reasonably provided on the same on which the is located, such space may be provided by public parking if located within the B-2 HDO zoning district, or as a on any land within 400 feet of the main entrance to such . Ownership or lease agreement of remote parking land shall be maintained so that as long as the business exists the required parking exists.
   (E)   Handicapped spaces. Spaces for the physically handicapped shall be provided as required by the NC Building Code, Volume I-C and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
   (F)   Maintenance. All parking and loading facilities shall be permanently maintained by the or occupants as long as the use they serve exists.
   (G)   Access. All parking and loading facilities shall have vehicular access to a or approved .
   (H)   Compliance with air quality standards. The construction of or modification to open containing 1,500 or more spaces or parking decks and garages containing 750 or more spaces shall comply with the concentrated air emissions standards and permitting requirements of the NC Division of Environmental Management (15A NCAC 02D.0805).
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005) (Am. Ord. 2011-O7, passed 2-15-2011; Am. Ord. 2011-O30, passed 10-18-2011; Am. Ord. 2013-O7, passed 3-19-2013; Am. Ord. 2013-O3, passed 5-21-2013)
§ 152.292 MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   The following shall be required and maintained:
 
Anchor store within multi-use
Shall have the proper number of spaces per the chart below.
and vegetative
One (1) space per 400 square feet of .
Art gallery
One (1) space per each 300 square feet of .
Assemblies (auditoriums, assembly hall, armory, stadium, coliseum)
One (1) parking space or each four (4) spectator seats (one seat is equal to two feet of bench length)
One (1) space per four residents, plus one additional space for each employee.
 
One (1) space per two seats or two per 100 square feet of gross leasable area, whichever is greater.
Automatic teller machine
Two (2) spaces per machine.
Automobile laundry/car wash, full service
One (1) space for each two (2) employees on shift of greatest employment, plus one (1) space for the manager. Plus sufficient space for twelve (12) stacking/ spaces per day.
Automobile laundry/car wash, self service
Four (4) stacking spaces for each washing stall, plus two (2) drying spaces for each washing stall.
Automobile parts and accessory sales
One (1) space per each 400 square feet of leasable area, plus one space for each employee on the maximum work shift.
Automobile repair and/or body work
One (1) space for each service bay and mechanic.
Automobile operations
1.5 spaces for each fuel nozzle. In addition, one (1) parking space shall be provided for each 50 square feet of usable in the cashier’s and areas. In no instance shall such a facility provide less than three parking spaces. In no instance shall a required parking space or its maneuvering area conflict with vehicles being fueled or awaiting fuel.
Bank
One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of plus one (1) for each two (2) employees.
Barbering and hairdressing services
Two (2) parking spaces per beauty or barber chair.
One (1) space for each room to be rented plus one (1) additional space for each three (3) employees
Bicycle sales and repair
Three (3) spaces per 1,000 square feet of .
Bingo parlor
One (1) space for three seats (based on design capacity) or one (1) per 100 square feet of total , whichever is greater.
Books and printed matter, distribution
4.5 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of .
Bowling alley
Three (3) spaces per alley plus requirements for any other use associated with the establishment such as restaurant, etc.
Cemetery
One (1) space per full-time employee.
 
Churches
One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats in the sanctuary.
Clinic services, medical and dental
Five (5) parking spaces for each doctor plus one (1) parking space for each employee.
Day care facilities
One (1) space for each adult attendant and one (1) space for every six (6) children or fraction thereof
Drug and alcohol treatment center
One (1) space per two beds and one (1) space per staff member.
Dry cleaning and laundry
One (1) space for each 200 square feet of used by the general public.
and multi- (including )
Two (2) parking spaces on the same for each unit.
Eating and drinking facilities
Six (6) spaces per 1,000 square feet including any outdoor seating area.
Eating and drinking facilities, fast food
Ten (10) spaces per 1,000 square feet of including any outdoor area used for dining.
Exterminating services
Three (3) spaces per 1,000 square feet of .
Fishing pier
One (1) parking space for each ten (10) feet of pier, plus additional parking for other uses in connection with the pier as required herein.
Funeral homes
One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats in the chapel or parlor, plus one (1) for each funeral vehicle.
Golf course
Three (3) parking spaces for each hole plus requirements for associates uses (i.e., restaurant) as stated herein.
Health club/gymnasium
One (1) space for each 100 square feet of .
Two (2) spaces in addition to requirement.
Hospital or sanitarium care
Two (2) spaces for each bed.
Industrial use
One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees on the largest shift plus five (5) spaces for visitor parking.
Industries
One (1) space for every 1.5 employees during maximum employment, and one (1) space for every truck to be stored or stopped simultaneously.
(see )
 
operations
One (1) space per 400 square feet of shelter, but no fewer than four spaces plus one (1) space for each employee.
Libraries
One (1) parking space for each four hundred (400) square feet of .
Two (2) parking spaces for each residential unit and one (1) parking space for every 300 square feet of gross non-residential area.
One (1) parking space for each room to be rented plus one (1) additional space for each three (3) employees, plus one (1) space for every four (4) seats in restaurant, if applicable.
Multi-purpose (i.e., strip malls)
One (1) space for every 300 square feet of gross area.
Nursery operations (plant)
Two (2) spaces per 1,000 square feet of total sales area plus one (1) additional space per each two (2) employees.
One (1) space for each four (4) to be accommodated plus one (1) space for each employee.
, general or professional
One (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of .
Post
One (1) space for each 400 square feet of , plus one space per each two (2) employees on the shift of greatest employment.
Private recreation club
One (1) space for each five (5) members or one (1) space per
Public or
One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of .
Public utility
One (1) space for each employee plus four (4) spaces for pick-up and drop-off.
Public utility stations and substations
One (1) space for each employee.
Recreation center
One (1) space for every 100 square feet of plus one (1) space per employee on largest shift.
Retail and service uses not otherwise listed
One (1) parking space for every three hundred (300) square feet of gross space.
, elementary and junior high
One (1) parking space for each classroom and administrative , plus one (1) additional parking space for each 100 students.
 
, senior high
One (1) parking space for each seven (7) students for which the was designed plus one (1) parking space for each classroom and administrative .
Senior housing/independent living
One (1.25) parking spaces for each residential unit.
/malls
One (1) parking space for every 300 sq. ft. of gross space of the .
One (1) space for each 225 square feet of , plus one (1) space for each employee.
Two (2) spaces for every 100 square feet of water area.
Four (4) spaces per 1,000 square feet.
Theater productions, indoor
One (1) space for each four (4) seats in the largest assembly area.
Theater productions, outdoor
One (1) space for each 45 square feet of assembly or .
Travel agency
Two (2) spaces per 250 square feet of area.
Veterinarian
One (1) space per 500 square feet of and examining room area, plus one (1) space per employee.
One (1) parking space for each four (4) seats within the chapel.
establishments, warehouses, and other businesses not catering to retail or package trade
One (1) space for every 1,000 square feet of .
uses
One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees on the largest shift plus five (5) spaces for visitor parking.
/boat
One (1) space for each three (3) boat spaces (wet and dry) plus one (1) space for each employee plus requirements for associated uses (i.e., restaurant) as described herein.
 
   (B)   To promote alternative of modes of transportation within the town, one parking space for the , as required by the above table, may be exchanged for bicycle facilities such as bike racks.
   (C)   Special situations which are not covered by the above shall be handled by the . The shall make the final as to the number of spaces to be required, but shall in all cases give due consideration to the needs therefore.
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005) (Am. Ord. 2009-O6, passed 4-21-2009; Am. Ord. 2010-O14, passed, 5-18-2010; Am. Ord. passed 6-15-2010; Am. Ord. 2013-O7, passed 3-19-2013; Am. Ord. 2013-O13, passed 5-21-2013; Am. Ord. 2017-03, passed 1-24-2017)
§ 152.293 DRIVEWAYS.
   (A)   General. 
      (1)   After the date of passage of this section, only designed, approved, constructed, and surfaced in accordance with the provisions herein shall be allowed to provide motor vehicle access to or from any property upon which a has been constructed, reconstructed, or physically altered. All shall be paved with either asphalt or concrete, or with alternative paving material (e.g., concrete pavers, brick, “turf stone” or similar material) determined to exhibit equivalent wear resistance and load bearing characteristics as asphalt or concrete.
      (2)   Before a permit is issued for the construction, reconstruction, or change in use of any or land used for purposes other than a single or two- residence, all shall be reviewed and approved by the . Private serving single- and two-   shall not be regulated by the provision of this chapter. “Construction, reconstruction, or change in use” refers to those made to the site involving overall size or to changes in use which would require the addition of one or more parking spaces under the provision of §§ 152.290 through 152.296, Off- Parking and Off- Loading Requirements; it is not intended to refer to construction activities which merely involve changes to exterior architectural features (e.g., painting, addition of siding, roofing activities, and the like).
      (3)   When the use of any has been permanently discontinued, the property of that shall, at his expense, replace all necessary curbs, gutters aprons, sidewalks, and appurtenances thereto, within 60 days of receipt of a written notice from the .
      (4)   No shall conflict with any municipal facility such as traffic signal standards, catch basins, fire hydrants, crosswalks, loading zones, bus stops, utility poles, fire-alarm supports, meter boxes, and sewer clean-outs or other necessary structures, except with the express approval of the . Any adjustments to municipal facilities to avoid such conflicts shall be at the expense of the applicant.
   (B)   Permit requirements. A permit must be obtained from the prior to the removal, alteration, or construction of any curb, , gutter, and/or pavement or prior to the performance of any other work in any or . Conditions governing the issuance of such a permit are:
      (1)   A continuing indemnity bond with sufficient surety acceptable to the town may be required of the party performing the work. All work must be done in conformity with the standards established herein.
      (2)   The town shall be indemnified for any damages it might sustain as a result of the breach of condition above. The damages payable to the town shall be the amount required to make such conform to town standards.
      NOTE: Based on the Town of Swansboro Schedule of Fees, a fee shall be paid to the town at the time the application for a permit is made.
   (C)   Submission of plans. 
      (1)   Two copies of plans showing the location and dimensions of all proposed shall be filed with the for his approval prior to the issuance of a permit for uses other than single or two- residential.
      (2)   All design and construction of shall conform to the requirements of the North Carolina Department of Transportation or Town engineering guidelines whichever is greater.
   (D)    Location(s).
      (1)   Two entering the same from a single shall be permitted only if the minimum distance between the closest edges of the equals or exceeds 50 feet.
      (2)   Three entering the same from a single shall be permitted only if the minimum distance between the closest edges of the equals or exceeds 150 feet.
      (3)   Four or more entering the same from a single shall be prohibited.
      (4)   In no case may the total width of all exceed 50% of the total property .
      (5)   No (nearest edge) shall be located within 10 feet of a side property line except in the case of a shared (single curb/access point) utilized by two or more .
      (6)   No (nearest edge) shall be located within 25 feet of an intersection or secondary road and 40 feet of a primary road except in the case where no other access to a or town-approved private road is available.
   (E)    permit inspection. Once the permit is duly issued, the supervisor of the construction site shall keep the permit available for on- the-job inspection by authorized personnel of the town. The or other authorized representative of the town shall have the authority to require the immediate stoppage of work not performed either in accordance with the approved plans or under the requirements of this section and may order the nonconforming installations be corrected and/or blocked.
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005)
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