A. Adult Business.
1. No sexually oriented business or adult cabaret shall locate within 2,000 feet of any other sexually oriented business or adult cabaret, as measured in a straight line from property line to property line.
2. No sexually oriented business or adult cabaret shall be located within 1,000 feet of a church, public or private elementary or secondary school, child day care or nursery school, public park, residence or any establishment with an on-premise ABC license. The 1,000-foot distance shall be measured on a straight line from property line to property line.
3. There shall not be more than one sexually oriented business or adult cabaret on the same property or in the same building, structure or portion thereof.
4. No other principal or accessory use may occupy the same building, structure, property or portion thereof with any sexually oriented business or adult cabaret.
5. Except for the signs permitted in Section 5.11, Signage, no other advertisements, displays or signs or other promotional material shall be visible to the public from pedestrian sidewalks, walkways or vehicular use area.
6. Wall sign area limitations for a sexually oriented business or an adult cabaret shall be limited to the following:
a. Sign area: one-fourth of a square foot per linear foot of building wall.
b. Only one wall sign is permitted.
c. The wall sign shall face a public street right-of-way.
B. Animal Day Care/Grooming. Animal day care or animal grooming uses shall comply with the following standards:
1. Overnight boarding of animals shall not be permitted.
2. Outside play areas for animal day care uses shall not be located within 100 feet of any residentially zoned property or property being used as residential.
3. No more than one animal day care or animal grooming and day care in combination operating as one business shall be allowed within a multi-tenant building.
4. Animal day care uses located within multi-tenant structures shall be soundproofed.
5. Free standing animal day care uses located within 100 feet of property zoned residential or being used as residential shall be soundproofed.
6. Animal day care or grooming located within a downtown district shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. No outside activity shall be permitted.
C. Animal Shelter.
1. All activities associated with the use shall take place within enclosed and soundproofed structures, or the use shall comply with the following separation requirements:
a. All activities shall be at least 500 linear feet from a lot in a residential or OI zoning district; and
b. All activities shall be at least 300 linear feet from land zoned NC.
2. Outdoor areas used to house or exercise animals shall be protected from the weather and enclosed by a fence at least six feet in height.
D. Art Gallery.
1. Work displayed within an art gallery shall be available for retail sale.
2. Display areas within art galleries may also be used as event or gathering spaces when they are clearly accessory to the principal use of display of art for retail sale.
E. Artisan Studio.
1. Goods produced on site shall also be available for retail sale on site.
2. At least 20 percent of the total floor area shall be dedicated for the display of items for retail sale.
3. Total manufacturing, assembly, or production space shall not exceed 5,000 square feet.
4. Measures shall be taken to minimize any potential noise, vibration, smell, or similar impacts onto neighboring buildings, lots, or uses.
F. Automotive Repair and Servicing (without painting/bodywork). When proposed in the NC, GC, or HC districts, automobile repair and servicing uses shall comply with the following:
1. If the property abuts a lot in a residential zoning district, the following requirements shall be met:
a. A Type A perimeter buffer shall be provided along any lot line abutting a residential zoning district.
b. Side yards abutting a lot in a residential zoning shall be at least ten feet in width.
c. Side yards abutting a lot in a residential zoning shall be at least 20 feet in width.
2. New construction shall conform to the mixed-use design standards in Section 5.3.2.
G. Automotive Sales or Rentals. Uses primarily involving the sales or rental of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, or travel trailers, shall comply with the following standards:
1. Vehicle display areas shall be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, or other permanent surfacing material other than crushed stone;
2. No vehicles or other similar items shall be displayed on the top of a building;
3. All lights and lighting shall be designed and arranged so no source of light is directly visible from any adjacent property; and
4. Repair and service functions are permitted as an accessory use provided all repair-related activities take place within an enclosed building.
5. No more than 50 percent of the vehicles for sale may be between the building and any public road.
H. Automotive Painting/Body Shop. Automobile painting/body shop uses shall comply with the following standards:
1. The use shall be located at least 250 feet from any residential district, school (except vocational schools), or child day care center.
2. Vehicles shall not be parked or stored as a source of parts.
3. Repair and storage of all vehicles shall occur within an enclosed building. Temporary outdoor vehicle storage may be allowed in an outdoor storage area that is no larger than 25 percent of the buildable area of the lot, located behind or to the side of the principal structure, and fully screened by an opaque fence or wall of at least six feet in height.
4. New construction shall conform to the mixed-use design standards in Section 5.3.2.
I. Automotive Wrecker Yard. Automotive wrecker service uses shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Motor Vehicles.
a. A maximum of no more than 50 vehicles at any one time shall be stored on the property.
b. All towed vehicles must be stored in an approved vehicle towing and storage area.
2. Vehicle Storage Area.
a. Size. The minimum size of the fenced storage area shall be 5,000 square feet.
b. Security.
i. A chain link fence, a minimum of six feet in height, shall be provided around all accessible sides of the storage area.
ii. All entrances to and from the storage area shall be secured and locked whenever an employee is not present on the property.
c. Screening. Storage of motor vehicles shall comply with the applicable standards in Section 5.10, Screening.
d. Surface. The storage area shall be maintained with an all-weather surface by paving, gravel or as required in the district in which it is located to minimize dust emissions and the buildup of dirt, mud, and other debris.
e. Lighting. All lighting shall be shielded so as not to cast direct light upon any adjacent residential lot.
f. Location. No storage area shall be permitted within 100 feet of any residentially-zoned property or within any required front yard.
3. Storage Buildings. All buildings used to protect stored motor vehicles shall be located on the same lot.
4. Measures shall be taken to minimize any potential noise, vibration, smell, or similar impacts onto neighboring buildings, lots, or uses.
J. Bar, Cocktail Lounge, or Private Club. A bar, cocktail lounge, or private club shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Such uses shall be separated from a religious institution or a school by at least 200 feet.
2. The minimum separation requirement above is reduced to 100 feet in the HC district and there is no separation requirement in a downtown district.
3. The use shall not orient the primary entrance toward an abutting lot in a residential district.
4. The use shall have a six-foot high opaque fence or masonry wall along all lot lines abutting a residential district.
5. Outdoor seating (including, but not limited to, seating for dining or listening to live or recorded acoustic or amplified entertainment outside of the building) shall comply with the following standards:
a. The outdoor seating area shall be located no closer than 100 feet from any single-family residential zoning district.
b. The outdoor seating area shall not obstruct the movement of pedestrians along sidewalks or through areas intended for public use.
K. Bed and Breakfast. A bed and breakfast shall comply with the following standards:
1. The use shall be owner-occupied or have a manager who resides on the premises;
2. A bed and breakfast use shall be separated from a boarding/rooming house or another bed and breakfast use by at least 400 linear feet;
3. The use shall be limited to a maximum of seven sleeping rooms;
4. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary structure and shall not have been specifically constructed or remodeled for rental purposes;
5. The use shall maintain its appearance as a single-family home if proposed in a structure constructed for single-family purposes;
6. The use shall have only one kitchen;
7. Limit meals served on the premises to overnight guests only;
8. Facilities for the preparation and distribution of food and proper garbage disposal shall be approved by the Wake County Health Department; and
9. Signage shall be limited to ground-mounted or wall signage with a maximum sign face area of eight square feet with a maximum height of six feet.
L. Bottle Shop (With On-Premise Consumption). A bottle shop use shall comply with the standards in Section 4.3.5.J, Bar, Cocktail Lounge, or Private Club.
M. Business Incubator.
1. A business incubator may be provided as a principal use in its own building, as a tenant in a multi-tenant building, or as an accessory use to an existing office, personal service, or industrial use.
2. Table 4.3.5.M: Business Incubator Composition, sets out the types of individual uses permitted within a business incubator, based on the zoning district where proposed:
TABLE 4.3.5.M: BUSINESS INCUBATOR COMPOSITION
| |
Zoning District | Maximum Number of Units in a Single Building |
NC, OI | 3 |
GC, HC | 12 |
LI, IC | No limit |
DTC, DTP | No limit |
3. When proposed as an accessory use to an existing business or development, the floor area devoted to the business incubator shall not exceed 25 percent of the building's gross floor area.
4. Business incubators shall meet the off-street parking requirement for this use type in Table 5.8.4.H: Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements Table, not the individual types of uses within the business incubator.
5. Floor area within a building serving as a business incubator may be used for storage, but no outdoor activity or storage is permitted.
N. Campground. Campgrounds shall comply with the following standards:
1. Campgrounds shall not include permanent residences, except as necessary for caretakers;
2. Individual campsites shall maintain a minimum size of 1,200 square feet in area and at least 25 feet in width;
3. Campgrounds shall provide a common recreational area consisting of 100 square feet per campsite;
4. Campgrounds shall provide sufficient groundcover to prevent erosion; and
5. Individual campsites shall be set back at least 100 feet from the front lot line and at least 50 feet from the side and rear lot lines.
O. Car Wash or Auto Detailing. Car wash or auto detailing uses proposed in the NC district shall comply with the following:
1. No outdoor display or storage of merchandise, materials, or rubbish shall be permitted.
2. No flags, banners, pennants, or other devices that flutter or revolve and that are designed and used solely to attract attention shall be permitted.
3. All floodlights shall be turned off at the close of business or at 11:00 p.m., whichever is earlier.
4. No exterior lights shall be so arranged as to direct or reflect light into the windows of any residence.
5. If the property abuts a lot in a residential zoning district, the following requirements shall be met:
a. A Type D perimeter buffer shall be provided along any lot line abutting a residential zoning district.
P. Coffee Shop. Coffee shops shall comply with the following requirements:
1. To assure provision of adequate parking, the maximum amount of seating and/or square footage of the public floor area for a coffee shop in a multi-tenant building shall be specified at the time of site plan approval.
2. A coffee shop shall have a six-foot high opaque fence or masonry wall along all lot lines abutting a residential district.
3. Coffee shops with outdoor seating (including, but not limited to, seating for dining or listening to live or recorded acoustic or amplified entertainment outside of the building) shall comply with the following standards:
a. The outdoor seating area shall be located no closer than 100 feet from any single-family residential zoning district.
b. The outdoor seating area shall not obstruct the movement of pedestrians along sidewalks or through areas intended for public use.
Q. Convenience Store (With Gasoline Sales). Convenience stores with fuel sales shall comply with the following standards:
1. Location of Fuel Pump Islands.
a. Pump islands may not be located between a building and any adjacent street rights-of-way.
b. Pump islands shall be at least 10 feet from any lot line, and 12 feet from any principal building. Canopies over the pump islands may be located within 10 feet of a lot line.
2. Location of Fuel Tanks. Gasoline and fuel storage tanks shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any lot line or building.
R. Co-Working Space.
1. Use types and activities associated with a co-working space shall be limited to the range of activities typically associated with office uses.
2. Food or beverages produced or sold within the use shall be limited to patrons of co-working space not the general public.
3. Delivery of personal services within the co-working space (manicure, massage, education, exercise classes, child care, etc.) shall be limited to patrons of the co- working space.
4. Facilities for pets shall be indoors or fully screened from adjacent streets and other uses.
S. Event Venue. Event venues shall be operated in accordance with the following standards:
1. Setbacks. Outdoor activity areas shall be set back from lot lines shared with a residential use by an amount at least twice the minimum rear setback for the district where the use is located.
2. Maximum Number of Guests. The maximum number of guests shall be in accordance with the maximum occupancy of the principal structure as determined by the fire marshal or fire chief.
3. Hours of Operation. Outdoor activities shall not take place between the hours of midnight and 7:00 AM.
4. Lighting. Exterior lighting shall not project into adjoining residential lots. Use of stadium-style or other pole-mounted lighting is prohibited. Lighting of accessible paths may be provided, if necessary.
5. Noise. The event venue must comply with noise restrictions in the Town Code of Ordinances.
6. Parking.
a. In cases where off-site parking is employed, the event venue shall maintain an agreement with the owner of land where vehicles are parked.
b. The venue shall ensure guests may access the venue safely from off-site parking areas.
c. In no instance shall vehicles be parked along streets in ways that block driveways, sight triangles, or emergency access.
7. Trash and Debris. The event venue shall provide sufficient on-site trash receptacles, and shall ensure that windblown trash or other debris does not accumulate anywhere on the site.
8. Outdoor Activity. Event venue uses shall demarcate the boundaries of the event venue site for guests and shall include fences, walls, or other techniques such as landscaping to ensure guests to do not inadvertently trespass on adjacent lots.
9. Emergency Access. Event venues shall ensure adequate ingress and egress from all buildings and structures to accommodate emergencies.
T. Financial Services Establishment.
1. Drive-throughs, if provided, shall be located to the side or rear of the building to the maximum extent practicable.
2. New construction of drive-through financial services establishment shall conform to the mixed-use design standards in Section 5.3.2.
U. Flea Market. Flea markets shall comply with the following standards:
1. Hours of Operation.
a. Flea markets shall be open at least three days within any 90-day period.
b. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
2. Site Features.
a. Off street parking shall be provided with a minimum of three spaces per stand or rented space.
b. Sanitary facilities shall be provided for both men and women.
c. Provisions shall be made for garbage or trash removal for each day the flea market is open to the public.
3. Location. All rental spaces and buildings shall maintain a 50-foot setback from all residential development or residentially-zoned land.
V. Funeral-Related Services. Funeral-related services shall comply with the following standards:
1. Crematories shall not be located within a residential zoning district.
2. All storage shall take place within enclosed buildings.
3. Display of headstones or other memorials shall be fully screened from any lot line shared with a lot in a residential zoning district.
W. Games of Skill. A commercial operation offering games of skill or operated as a similar use shall comply with the following standards:
1. Separation.
a. No use subject to these standards shall locate within one half-mile (2,460 linear feet) feet of the any other use subject to these standards.
b. No use subject to these standards shall locate within 1,000 feet of any of the following use types:
i. Elementary, middle, or high school;
ii. Religious institution;
iii. Child day care center;
iv. Parks;
v. Adult business;
vi. ABC store;
vii. Bar, cocktail lounge, or private club;
viii. Nightclub or dancehall; or
ix. Pool hall.
c. There shall not be more than one use subject to these standards on the same property or in the same building, structure, or portion thereof.
2. Hours of Operation. Such uses shall only operate during the following hours:
a. Monday through Thursday: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm;
b. Friday through Saturday: 7:00 am to 12:00 midnight; and
c. Sunday: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
3. Sweepstakes Activities Prohibited. Uses subject to these standards shall not engage in the display or conduct of sweepstakes-related activities at any time.
4. Maximum Size. The maximum number of machines, terminals, or computers for any operation's business is 20.
5. Age-Restricted. No one under the age of 18 can enter the premises.
6. Sales of Alcohol Prohibited. No alcoholic beverages shall be served or consumed on the premises of the operation.
7. Clear View Maintained. No screens, curtains, blinds, partitions, or other obstructions shall be placed between the entrance to the room where games are played and the rear wall of the room, so that a clear view of the interior may be had from the street.
8. Manager Present. There must be an adult, 18 years of age or older, managing the business on the premises at all times during the hours of operation.
X. Golf Course. Golf courses shall comply with the following standards:
1. No building shall be nearer to any lot line than 100 feet.
2. No green shall be nearer to any lot line than 150 feet.
3. Lighting shall be shielded so as to cast no direct light upon any adjacent lot.
Y. Golf Driving Range. Golf driving ranges shall comply with the following standards:
1. The depth of a driving range along the driving axis shall be at least 250 yards measured from the location of the tees and at 125 yards wide.
2. Lighting shall be shielded so as to cast no direct light upon any adjacent lot.
Z. Gymnasium/Fitness Center. Outdoor courts, swimming pools, and athletic fields shall be located at least 50 feet from any lot line abutting a residential district.
AA. Heavy Equipment Sales, Rental, and Repair. Uses primarily involving the sales, rental, service, or storage of heavy equipment shall comply with the following standards:
1. No heavy equipment or building displays shall be located within a required setback or perimeter buffer.
2. No heavy equipment shall be displayed on the top of a building.
3. All lights and lighting shall be designed and arranged so no source of light is directly visible from any residential district or existing residential use.
BB. Kennel, Indoor/Outdoor. All kennels shall comply with the following requirements:
1. All structures shall be designed and maintained in a manner to prevent the development of unsanitary conditions;
2. All activities associated shall take place within enclosed and soundproofed structures, or the use shall comply with the following separation requirements:
a. All activities shall be at least 200 linear feet from a lot in a residential or OI zoning district; and
b. All activities shall be at least 100 linear feet from land zoned NC.
3. Outdoor areas used to house or exercise animals shall include areas protected from the weather and be enclosed by a fence at least six feet in height.
4. Any animal suspected of showing symptoms of rabies infection shall be immediately segregated and reported to Animal Control.
CC. Laundry or Cleaning Service. When proposed in the NC district, laundry and cleaning service uses shall comply with the following standards:
1. No more than 2,000 square feet of floor area shall be devoted to the dry cleaning, laundering, or finishing processes;
2. No more than three employees (including a manager) shall be working in the use at any one time;
3. No coal-burning or smoke-producing equipment or process shall be used;
4. Washing machines shall not exceed 50 pounds of capacity; and
5. No petroleum-based chemicals in excess of 500 gallons shall be stored in above-ground tanks.
DD. Microbrewery, Microwinery, or Microdistillery. A microbrewery, microwinery, or microdistillery use shall comply with the standards in Section 4.3.5.J, Bar, Cocktail Lounge, or Private Club.
EE. Nightclub or Dance Hall. A nightclub or dance hall shall comply with the standards in Section 4.3.5.J, Bar, Cocktail Lounge, or Private Club, and the following:
1. Such uses shall be separated from land in a residential zoning district by at least 500 feet.
2. The building shall be configured and the use operated such that sound from amplified music or other performance taking place within the building is not audible at the lot line after 11:00 PM.
FF. Outdoor Commercial Recreation.
1. Generally. Outdoor commercial recreation uses shall comply with the following standards:
a. Outdoor recreation uses shall be screened from abutting major arterial streets with a Type A buffer.
b. Grading shall be limited to a maximum of five feet above or below the grade existing prior to development.
c. No associated outdoor features shall be located between the front facade of the building and the street fronting the lot.
2. Drive-In Theatre. A drive-in theatre shall comply with the following requirements:
a. The viewing screen shall be directed away from major thoroughfares or collector streets.
b. Lighting shall be shielded so as to cast no direct light on adjoining lots.
c. An eight-foot high opaque screen shall be required around the perimeter, except at driveways.
d. Audio shall be delivered to each car by individual speakers only.
e. The use shall provide stacking spaces at the entrance capable of accommodating 20 percent of the vehicular capacity of the use.
3. Miniature Golf. In addition to the general standards for outdoor commercial recreation uses in subsection (a) above, miniature golf uses shall also comply with the following:
a. No green shall be allowed within a street setback or closer than 100 feet to any lot line.
b. Lighting shall be shielded so as to cast no direct light upon any adjacent lot.
GG. Outdoor Storage.
1. General Standards. The following standards shall apply to all outdoor storage areas.
a. The extent of the outdoor storage area shall be clearly delineated on an application for establishment of the use.
b. Outdoor storage areas shall comply with the minimum setback standards applicable in the zoning district where the outdoor storage area is located.
c Outdoor storage areas are prohibited between the development's principal structure(s) and a thoroughfare (major and minor) or collector street.
d. No outdoor storage area shall be located within a perimeter buffer required in accordance with Section 5.6.10, Perimeter Buffers.
e. Flammable liquids or gas containers in excess of 1,000 gallons shall be stored underground.
f. No materials shall be stored in areas intended for vehicular or pedestrian circulation.
g. No materials shall be stored on any potable or non-potable water easement, stormwater easement, or sanitary sewer easement.
2. Screening Requirements. Screening of outdoor storage shall be in accordance with the applicable standards in Section 5.10, Screening.
HH. Parking Lot. A commercial parking lot that is the principal use shall comply with the parking lot configuration requirements in Section 5.8, Parking and Loading, and the following standards:
1. Parking shall be the principal use of the parking lot. Parking spaces may be rented for parking, or otherwise used in accordance with an approved temporary use permit or other permit, but no other business of any kind shall be conducted on the lot, including repair service, washing, display, or storage of vehicles or other goods.
2. Commercial parking lots shall not be located contiguous to a single-family residential zoning district.
3. Commercial parking lots that are the principal use of the lot shall have no more than 100 feet of street frontage occupied by parking or vehicular access area. The balance of the frontage shall be screened or occupied by vegetation.
II. Parking Structure. Parking structures, whether serving as a principal or accessory use in the DTC, DTP, and OI districts, shall be configured in accordance with the following standards:
1. Dimensional Requirements. Parking structures shall comply with the dimensional standards applicable to the zoning district where located.
2. Ground Floor Configuration. The ground floor of a parking structure abutting a sidewalk shall be configured as building floor area capable of accommodating a nonresidential use or shall be configured with a minimum first floor ceiling height of 20 feet above grade to ease conversion of the ground floor to habitable space in the future.
3. Architecture.
a. Parking structures visible from street frontages shall be designed to be compatible with the architectural character and quality of adjacent buildings and shall not adversely impact abutting sidewalks.
b. Parking structure elevations shall use color, massing, or architectural features to reduce the appearance of bulk.
c. Parking structure facades facing residential lots shall:
i. Be enclosed to prevent light spillover from headlights, adverse noise, or pollutants; and
ii. Incorporate architectural design elements, including surface treatments, offset planes, structural articulation, and landscaping to provide visual interest and compatibility with adjacent residential uses.
4. Drainage. Parking structures shall be designed and constructed so that surface water will not drain over sidewalks or adjacent lots; and
5. Lighting.
a. Parking and pedestrian areas shall have adequate illumination for security and safety with a minimum of one foot candle at every point within the parking structure.
b. Lighting fixtures shall be designed and located to illuminate only the interior of the parking structure and not project glare into adjoining land.
JJ. Pawn Shops. Pawn shops shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Separation.
a. No use subject to these standards shall locate within 300 feet of any of the following use types:
i. Pawn shop;
ii. Vape, tobacco, & CBD shop;
iii. Elementary, middle, or high school;
iv. Religious institution;
v. Child day care center;
vi. Parks;
vii. Adult business;
viii. Nightclub or dancehall; or
ix. Pool hall.
b. There shall not be more than one use subject to these standards on the same property or in the some building, structure, or portion thereof.
2. Building appearance. Buildings containing such uses shall meet the following requirements:
a. No illuminated signs shall be within 36 inches of the surface of a window;
b. Metal gates or similar elements are not permitted in front of or behind windows; and
c. Exterior building modifications, including paint colors, shall be approved by the Planning Director and shall be in keeping with the context of the surrounding buildings.
KK. Pharmacy. A pharmacy may be permitted as an accessory to a health care use or medical office in the OI district, provided:
1. The pharmacy is on the ground floor and does not occupy more than 50 percent of the ground floor square footage; and
2. The pharmacy be limited to sales of drugs, prescription medicines, medicinal supplies and appliances, and pharmaceutical products.
LL. Recreational Vehicle Park. Recreational vehicle and travel trailer parks shall comply with the following standards:
1. Minimum Site Area. The park shall have a minimum area of two acres of well-drained land. All areas of the premises shall be kept clean and free from weeds and undergrowth.
2. Minimum Campsite Area. The minimum campsite area occupied by any travel trailer or recreational vehicle shall be 1,500 square feet with a minimum width of 30 feet.
3. Minimum Spacing. A clearance of at least 20 feet shall be maintained between each travel trailer, recreational vehicle, and any building within the park.
4. Opaque Screen. A continuous opaque screen shall be provided along all park boundaries, except at entrances.
5. Interior Drives.
a. All campsites shall abut a paved driveway with a continuous width of 25 feet.
b. All interior drives shall have unobstructed access to a public street.
6. Fire Protection Standards. The park shall meet the standards for adequate fire protection as established by the latest edition of the National Fire Protection Association Bulletin No. 501-A.
7. Limitation of Stay. No travel trailer or recreational vehicle shall remain within a park for more than 30 days during any six-month period.
8. Sanitary Facilities. Each park shall provide the following bathroom facilities for every eight campsites or fraction thereof:
a. Male bathrooms to include one commode, one urinal, one lavatory and one shower;
b. Female bathrooms to include two commodes, one lavatory and one shower; and
c. All bathrooms shall provide an adequate supply of hot and cold running water.
9. Refuse Facilities.
a. All garbage and refuse shall be stored in a suitable water-tight and fly-tight standard garbage receptacle and shall be kept covered with tight-fitting covers.
b. At least one such receptacle shall be provided and conveniently located for every campsite, except where a dumpster or dumpsters are conveniently located and used in the same manner as separate receptacles.
c. It shall be the duty of the park operator to ensure that all garbage and refuse is disposed of regularly and in a manner approved by the Wake County Health Director.
d. No materials that attract or that afford harborage for insects or rodents may be stored or allowed to remain on the premises.
MM. Repair Shop.
1. All repair uses shall limit repair activities to those occurring indoors.
2. Gun repair shops may include testing facility for firearms, provided:
a. The facilities are constructed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations;
b. The facilities include acoustical apparatus and/or materials that prevent any noise or disturbance to the owners and/or occupants of the adjoining properties; and
c. The facilities are not used as a shooting range for target practice or the testing of marksmanship skills.
NN. Restaurants. All restaurant use types shall comply with the following requirements:
1. A restaurant shall have a six-foot high opaque fence or masonry wall along all lot lines abutting a residential district.
2. New construction of drive-through restaurants shall conform to the mixed- use design standards in Section 5.3.2.
3. Restaurants having outdoor seating (including, but not limited to, seating for dining or listening to live or recorded acoustic or amplified entertainment outside of the building) shall comply with the following standards:
a. The outdoor seating area shall be located no closer than 100 feet from any single-family residential zoning district.
b. The outdoor seating area shall not obstruct the movement of pedestrians along sidewalks or through areas intended for public use.
OO. Retail, Bulky Item. The outdoor display of bulky goods shall comply with the following standards:
1. Portable storage containers and dumpsters that are utilized for the purpose of display and any item that exceeds 10 feet in height shall not be placed within required setbacks, parking, or landscape areas.
2. Other bulky items that are less than or equal to 10 feet in height must be located at least 10 feet from any public street and shall not be placed within required parking or landscape areas.
PP. Retail, Large Format. Large format retail uses shall comply with the standards in Section 5.3.1.G, Standards for Large Format Retail Uses.
QQ. Self Service Storage, External or Internal Access.
1. Generally. Self-service storage facilities shall comply with the following standards:
a. The use shall be located on a lot or site of at least five acres in area;
b. No more than 50 percent of the total site may be occupied by buildings;
c. External-access only storage buildings shall not exceed 20 feet or one story in height;
d. No activity other than storage shall take place within a storage unit; and
e. Storage of hazardous, toxic, or explosive substances shall be prohibited.
2. Additional Standards for Internal-only Access Self-storage Uses.
a. No indoor storage material, racks, bins, shelving or other evidence of the operation shall be visible from the public right-of-way;
b. Glass doors and windows shall contain curtains, blinds or other suitable treatment to screen the interior of the building from view;
c. Windows shall not be boarded or paneled over from the outside or the inside; and
d. Outdoor storage shall be prohibited at mini-storage facilities with internal only access.
RR. Shooting Range, Indoor. Indoor shooting ranges shall comply with the following standards:
1. All activities shall take place within a building;
2. Firing areas shall be configured to ensure metal fragments do not escape the building's containment areas;
3. Exhaust fans and other equipment shall be configured to ensure lead or other airborne hazardous materials do not escape the building; and
4. The use shall be configured such that no noise attributed to operations inside the building are audible on off-site areas.
SS. Specialty Eating Establishment. Specialty eating establishments shall comply with all applicable requirements in Section 4.3.5.NN, Restaurants.
TT. Truck Stop. A truck stop shall comply with the following standards:
1. Setbacks. All buildings, parking, and service areas associated with the use shall be setback at least 50 feet from an abutting residential district.
2. Location. Truck stops shall have frontage on or be located within a one- half mile of an Interstate or US Primary Highway exit.
UU. Vape, Tobacco, & CBD Shop. Vape, tobacco & CBD shops shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Separation.
a. No use subject to these standards shall locate within 300 feet of any of the following use types:
i. Pawn shop;
ii. Vape, tobacco, & CBD shop;
iii. Elementary, middle, or high school;
iv. Religious institution;
v. Child day care center;
vi. Parks;
vii. Adult business;
viii. Nightclub or dancehall; or
ix. Pool hall.
b. There shall not be more than one use subject to these standards on the same property or in the same building. structure, or portion thereof.
2. Building Appearance. Buildings contain in such uses shall meet the following requirements:
a. No illuminated signs shall be within 36 inches of the surface of a window.
b. Metal gates or similar elements are not permitted in front of or behind windows.
c. Exterior building modifications, including paint colors, shall be approved by the Planning Director and shall be in keeping with the context of the surrounding buildings.
VV. Veterinary Clinic. Veterinary clinics shall comply with the following requirements:
1. All structures shall be designed and maintained in a manner to prevent the development of unsanitary conditions;
2. All activities associated shall take place within enclosed and soundproofed structures, or the use shall comply with the following separation requirements:
a. All activities shall be at least 200 linear feet from a lot in a residential or OI zoning district;
b. All activities shall be at least 100 linear feet from land zoned NC; and
c. Outdoor areas used to house or exercise animals shall be enclosed by a fence at least six feet in height.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019; Ord. 2022-14, passed 10-4-2021; Ord. 2022-15, passed 10-4-2021; Ord. 2022-16, passed 10-4-2021; Ord. 2022-18, passed 10-4-2021)