For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN. The town’s Board of Aldermen and serves as the Board of Appeals.
BUILDING SETBACK LINE. A line parallel to the front property line beyond which no structure shall be erected. Setbacks shall be calculated from the street right-of-way line.
CORNER LOT. A lot located at the intersection of two or more streets, a lot abutting on a curved street or streets shall be considered a CORNER LOT if straight lines drawn from the foremost points of the side lot lines to the foremost point of the lot meet at an interior angle of less than 135 degrees.
CUL-DE-SAC. A street closed at one end, being 45 feet in width, but at said end having a provision for convenience turn around maneuvering of vehicles.
DEDICATION. An appropriation of land to some public use made by the owner thereof and accepted for such use by or on behalf of the public. Because a transfer of property rights is entailed, DEDICATION must be made by written instrument. When the gift of land is for a public purpose, it must be in fee simple. A DEDICATION is accomplished by acceptance from the Board of Aldermen.
EASEMENT. A grant by the property owner or subdivider of a parcel of land for specified lawful purpose including, but not limited to, installation and maintenance of utilities, ingress or egress, and drainage of lands.
INTERIOR LOT or DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOT. A lot other than a corner lot with frontage on more than one street. Through lots abutting two streets may be referred to as DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOTS.
LOCAL ROAD/STREET. A road with a 45-foot width right-of-way that serves primarily to provide access to adjacent land and for travel over relatively short distances.
LOT. Any portion, piece, division, or parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership, or for development, or both. Lot depth and lot width shall be determined by the definition of lot depth and lot width as defined in this chapter.
LOT DEPTH. The distance between the midpoints of straight lines connecting the foremost points of the side lot lines in front and the rear most points of the side lot lines in the rear.
LOT OF RECORD. A lot which is part of a subdivision, a plat of which has been recorded in the office of the County Register of Deeds prior to the adoption of this chapter, or a lot described by metes and bounds, the description of which has been so recorded prior to the adoption of this chapter.
LOT WIDTH. The distance between straight lines connecting front and rear lot lines at each of the lot measured parallel to a line established by joining the foremost points of the side lot lines and at half the depth of the lot.
MODULAR HOME. A home built in a factory and then put together on site. The modules are picked up off the carrier by a crane and placed on a foundation. Built to meet the same state and local Building Code requirements. A MODULAR HOME is deeded to the property, being financed, taxed, and ensured the same as a stick built home.
MODULAR HOME OFF-FRAME. A modular home that is built to meet the same state and local building code requirements and is lifted off the transportation carrier by a crane and placed on a permanent foundation, having no permanent steel beam chassis.
MODULAR HOME ON-FRAME. A modular home having a permanent steel beam chassis and built to state and local building codes instead of Federal HUD Code. The axles, wheels, and tongue can be bolted back to move it. It does not require a permanent foundation.
OFFICIAL MAPS OR PLANS. Any maps or plans officially adopted by the Board of Aldermen as a guide to the physical development of the town.
OPEN SPACE. An area (land and/or water) generally lacking in human-made structures and reserved for enjoyment in its unaltered state.
PLANNING BOARD. The PLANNING BOARD is made up of two members of the Board of Aldermen and three members of the community, appointed by the Board of Aldermen and serves as a quasi-judicial Board of Adjustments.
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY. A roadway serving two or fewer lots, building sites, or other division of land and not intended to be public ingress or egress.
PRIVATE STREET. An undedicated right-of-way which affords access to abutting properties and have a minimum width of 30 feet.
PUBLIC SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. A wastewater treatment system serving two or more dwelling units and approved by the County Health Department and/or the State Department of Natural and Economic Resources, Division of Environmental Management, or appropriate agent of the state.
PUBLIC STREET. A public right-of-way which affords access to abutting properties and when such rights-of-way are designated as public, it shall be presumed to be an offer of dedication to the public. All PUBLIC STREETS shall be designed and constructed as to meet minimum right-of-way and construction standards for acceptance into the state secondary roads system in accordance with G.S. § 136-102.6(c). The following classification shall apply.
(1) MINOR COLLECTOR. A road which provides services to small communities and links locally important traffic generators with their rural hinterland.
(2) THOROUGHFARE. A right-of-way of minimum 60 feet in width which connects to a S.R., N.C., or U.S. designated roadway and is the major road for ingress and egress to a major subdivision.
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY. Any water supply furnishing potable water to one or more residences or businesses, or combination of residences or businesses. Approval by the Sanitary Engineering Division State Board of Health, Department of Human Resources, or appropriate agent of the state.
RECREATION AREA or PARK. An area of land or combination of land and water resources that is developed for active and/or passive recreation pursuits with various human-made features that accommodate such activities.
STRUCTURE. Anything built, erected, or constructed that is walled or roofed or a gas or liquid storage tank that is primarily above ground. STRUCTURE does not include swimming pools, utility poles, fences, uncovered patios and decks.
SUBDIVIDER. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation which subdivides or develops any land deemed to be a subdivision as defined in accordance with G.S. § 160D-802.
TOWN. The Town of Varnamtown, a municipal corporation of the state.
WATERFRONT LOT. Land abutting a body of water.
(Ord. passed 11-9-2015; Ord. passed 5-11-2021; Ord. passed 8-9-2021)