(A) Agricultural Residential District (AR). This district is established to promote a compatible mixture of agricultural, forestry, conservation and very low-density residential uses. Preservation of prime farmlands, protection of the environment and the continuation of rural lifestyles are the goals of this district.
(B) Residential Lakeside District (RL). This district is established to promote residential uses and protection of the environment in the areas of Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake.
(C) Residential District (R). This district is established to promote, protect and enhance residential development.
(D) Lakeside Group Camp District (GC). This district is established as a camping district which will allow both permanent structures and temporary camping facilities to encourage a combination of uses and facilities appropriate for this district.
(E) Lakeside Tent or Trailer Camping District (TC). This district is established as a camping district which will allow temporary camping facilities for tents, trailers, and recreational vehicles (RVs).
(F) Lakeside Business District (LB). This district is established to promote low-density business development around Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake while protecting the environment.
(G) Neighborhood Business District (NB). This district is established to provide commercial development compatible with the surrounding communities.
(H) Heavy Business District (HB). This district is established to promote large-scale commercial development not otherwise classified as Neighborhood Business (NB) commercial development compatible with the surrounding communities. Permitted uses in this district shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding environmental protection and nuisance issues.
(I) Light Industrial District (LI). This district is established to promote compatible locations for service, manufacturing, packaging, research and development (R&D) and warehousing industries. Permitted uses in this district shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding environmental protection and nuisance issues.
(J) Heavy Industrial District (HI). This district is established to promote compatible locations for large-scale service, manufacturing, packaging, research and development (R&D) and warehousing industries. Permitted uses in this district shall comply with all local, state and federal regulations regarding environmental protection and nuisance issues.
(Ord. passed 5-7-2018; Ord. passed 6-7-2021)