HomeMy WebLinkAboutWSMU_PILO_WSWP Ordinance_20210204ARTICLE 8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
8.1 General Dimensional Standards
8.1.1 Minimum Lot Area
Each lot shall contain the minimum area for the zoning district, use of
the lot, and proposed density, if applicable, as established in Section 8.2.
8.1.2 Measurement of Lot Area
The area of a lot is equal to the area contained within all established
property lines. In no case shall portions of a platted lot that extend into
a street right-of-way be included in the calculation of lot area.
8.1.3 Minimum Dimensional Standards
Each lot shall meet the minimum dimensional standards for width and
depth as established in Section 8.2.
8.1.4 Measurement of Lot Dimensions
(A) Lot Depth
Lot depth is measured along an imaginary straight line drawn from
the midpoint of the front property line of the lot to the midpoint of
the rear property line or to the most distant point on any other lot
line where there is no rear lot line.
(B) Lot Width
Lot width is the horizontal distance between the side lot lines,
measured at right angles to the lot depth at a point midway
between the front and rear lot lines.
8.1.5 Minimum Setbacks for Principal Structures
All principal structures shall observe the minimum street, side and rear
setbacks as established in Section 8.2.
8.1.6 Measurement of Setbacks
Setbacks shall be measured from the front, side and rear property lines
to the point of the structure nearest to the applicable property line, with
the exception of street setbacks in the CB district, which shall be
measured from the back of the curb as it exists at the time of
construction of a new structure or the addition to or alteration of an
existing structure in the district.
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8.1.7 Prevailing Street Setbacks
In the RM and RH districts, new residential structures shall observe the
prevailing street setback of existing residential structures on the same
side of the block where the new residential structure is proposed. Such
setback shall be determined by measuring the street setback of the two
(2) closest existing residential dwellings on the same side of the block as
the dwelling to which the prevailing setback is being applied. The
prevailing street setback shall be established as the average of the two
measurements, and the structure to which it is being applied shall have
a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of its front wall plane built within
three (3) feet of the prevailing setback, provided that when the
prevailing setback is at least as deep as the minimum required street
setback, no portion of the structure may encroach into the street setback
unless otherwise expressly permitted.
8.1.8 Permitted Encroachments into Required Setbacks
(A) Unenclosed Porches
An unenclosed porch, having three open sides and a roof, shall be
permitted to encroach up to six (6) feet into a required street
setback along up to thirty-five percent (35%) of the width of the wall
of the structure from which it projects.
(B) Roof Overhangs
A roof overhang of up to twenty-four (24") inches is permitted into
a required side setback.
(C) Residential Handicap Ramps
A residential handicap ramp shall be permitted to encroach into a
required street and/or side setback up to fifty percent (50%).
8.1.9 Height Limitations
Principal structures shall not exceed the maximum height limits
established in Section 8.2, unless otherwise expressly permitted.
8.1.10 Measurement of Height
The height of a structure shall be measured from the finished grade
adjacent to the structure at its central point along the front building line
to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the mean height level
between the eaves and ridge of a pitched roof.
8.1.11 Exceptions to Height Limitations
Chimneys, steeples, communication antennas, spires, and similar
unoccupied structures or architectural features may exceed the
maximum height limit for the district in which it is located by a
maximum of twenty-five (25') feet, or as otherwise explicitly allowed by
the UDO.
8.2 Dimensional and Density Standards by District
This Section establishes the minimum dimensional and density standards for
each base zoning district.
District
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Yard Size
Maximum
Height
Square Feet per
Lot Width at
Front
Side
Rear
Dwelling Unit
Building
Line
RA, Residential - Agricultural
Without either public
water or sewer
30,000
100
30
102
20
35
With public water
20,000
100
30
102
20
35
With public water and sewer
20,000
100
30
102
20
35
RL, Residential - Low Density
Without either public
water or sewer
30,000
80
30
102
20
35
With public water
20,000
80
30
102
20
35
With public water and sewer
15,000
80
30
102
20
35
RM, Residential -
Medium Density
8,000
70
20
82
20
35
RH, Residential -High
Density
5,445
60
15
82
20
50
CB, Central Business
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50
GB, General Business
30
32
20
50
HB, Highway Business
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15
32
20
50
OI, Office &
Institutional
---
---
20
102
20
50
GM, General
Manufacturing
—
100
50
202
25
50
LI, Light Industrial
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100
50
202
25
50
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2 - Corner lot add ten additional feet on the side street, not to exceed minimum front setback.
8.3 Accessory Structures
8.3.1 Residential Accessory Structures
The following standards shall apply to all accessory structures on lots
used for residential purposes.
(A) Location
Residential accessory structures may only be established behind
the front building line of the residential structure with which they
are associated. This standard shall not apply to residential
accessory structures on lots exceeding two (2) acres in size in the
RA & RL zoning districts, provided that the structure is setback a
minimum of one -hundred (100') feet from front property line.
(B) Setbacks
All residential accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of
eight (8) feet from all side and rear property lines.
(C) Height
(1) Residential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of
the principal structure with which they are associated. This
standard shall not apply to unenclosed canopies for the
parking of recreational vehicles or to agricultural support
structures in association with an established agricultural use.
In no case, however, shall a residential accessory structure
exceed the maximum height limit for principal structures in
the district in which it is located.
(2) Residential accessory structures exceeding twenty (20') feet in
height shall be set back from property lines by an additional
one (1) foot for each foot of height exceeding twenty (20') feet.
(D) Minimum Separation
(1) Residential accessory structures shall be separated from
principal structures and other accessory structures by a
minimum of five (5) feet.
(2) Accessory structures exceeding twenty (20') feet in height
shall be separated from all other structures by an additional
one (1) foot for each foot of height exceeding twenty (20') feet.
8.3.2 Nonresidential Accessory Structures
The following standards shall apply to all accessory structures on lots
used for nonresidential purposes. Accessory structures associated with
industrial uses shall comply only with the minimum setback
requirements.
(A) Minimum Separation
Nonresidential accessory structures shall be separated from
principal structures and other accessory structures by a minimum
distance of eight (8) feet.
(B) Minimum Setbacks
Nonresidential accessory structures shall meet the minimum
setback requirements of the district in which they are located.
(C) Height
Nonresidential accessory structures shall not exceed the height of
the principal structure with which they are associated.
(D) Architectural Design
Nonresidential accessory structures shall comply with the
architectural design guidelines that are applicable to the principal
structure with which they are associated and shall be designed in
a manner that is substantially similar to the principal structure
with which they are associated.
8.4 Off -Street Parking, Loading and Stacking
8.4.1 Applicability
Unless otherwise explicitly exempted, all uses shall provide off-street
parking in accordance with the standards of this section.
8.4.2 Minimum Parking Requirements
All uses shall provide the minimum number of off-street parking spaces
as established in this Subsection.
(A) Exemption
Uses in the CB district, with the exception of assembly, lodging and
educational uses shall be exempt from the minimum parking
requirements.
(B) Cumulative Requirements
The minimum parking requirements for a site or structure with
multiple uses shall be the cumulative total number of spaces for
each individual use.
(C) Shared Parking
Uses on a single site may share up to ten percent (10%) of their
minimum required parking with other uses on the site or within
the structure to meet the cumulative minimum parking
requirement.
(D) Minimum Standards for Certain Uses
The following table establishes the minimum off-street parking
requirements for certain uses. Uses not listed in the table shall
comply with the provisions of 8.4.2 (E).
Use Type
Minimum Parking Standard
Agricultural
No minimum
Residential
2 per dwelling unit
Assembly
0.25 times maximum occupancy
Professional Office
1 per 300 square feet
Retail (up to 50,000 sq. ft.)
1 per 400 square feet of
customer contact area
Retail (over 50,000 sq. ft.)
1 per 500 square feet of
customer contact area
Restaurant
1 per 4 seats
Industrial / Transportation /
Utility
No minimum
Recreation (indoor)
0.25 times maximum occupancy
Wholesale
No minimum
Lodging
1.25 per room
(E) Minimum Parking for Unlisted Uses
Uses, which are not listed in the preceding table, shall provide
parking at a rate of one (1) space per three -hundred square feet
(300ft2) of gross floor area.
(F) Alternative Minimum Parking Standard
Unlisted uses, whose needs are lower than the established
minimum in (E) above, may provide parking at a lower rate
provided that a parking needs analysis is prepared and sealed by
a registered professional engineer, and submitted to the Ordinance
Administrator and submitted as part of the application for
development approval. Such analysis shall be consistent with the
methodologies used in the preparation of the latest edition of the
Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation
publication.
8.4.3 Maximum Parking Standards
(A) Applicability
These standards shall apply to all uses for which a greater number
of parking spaces are proposed than are required by this Section.
(B) Exemptions
The following
requirements:
are exempt from the maximum parking
(1) Single unit dwellings on individual lots
(2) Uses providing ten (10) or fewer parking spaces
(C) Maximum Parking Ratio
No more than 150% of the minimum number of required parking
spaces shall be provided unless a parking needs analysis has been
prepared and submitted in accordance with (D) below.
Handicapped accessible spaces shall be excluded from determining
the maximum permitted parking ratio.
(D) Alternative Maximum Parking Standard
The maximum parking standard may be exceeded provided that a
parking needs analysis is prepared and sealed by a registered
professional engineer, and submitted to the Ordinance
Administrator and submitted as part of the application for
development approval. Such analysis shall be consistent with the
methodologies used in the preparation of the latest edition of the
Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation
publication.
(E) Enhanced Landscaping Required
All uses, which exceed the maximum parking ratio, shall provide
120% of the required number trees for interior parking lot
landscaping as set forth in Section 8.8 of the UDO.
8.4.4 Parking Lot Design Standards
The following standards shall apply to the design of all off-street parking
areas with the exception of parking areas associated with single-family
residential uses.
(A) Location
(1) No more than two (2) parking aisles is permitted between the
front building line and the fronting right-of-way. On corner
lots, this standard shall apply to each street frontage.
(2) Off street parking areas for nonresidential uses shall not be
allowed in any residential districts expect in conjunction with
a permitted nonresidential use in that district.
(B) Parking Lot Surface
All off-street parking areas shall be paved with asphalt or concrete.
All surfaces shall be designed and constructed so that the pavement
thickness and supporting base material are of a depth and
composition that is necessary to support the type of use that each
portion of a parking area is designed for.
(C) Curbing Required
All off-street parking areas containing more than twenty (20)
spaces shall provide concrete curbing around the entire perimeter
of the parking area.
(D) Wheel Stops
All parking spaces that are not adjacent to curbing shall be
provided with anchored wheel blocks having a minimum height of
four (4") inches.
(E) Backing Movements Prohibited
Parking areas shall be designed in a manner that prevents vehicles
from backing directly into a street.
(F) Dimensional Standards
(1) Each parking space shall have a minimum width of nine (9)
feet and a minimum length of eighteen (18') feet.
(2) Up to fifteen percent (15%) of the total number of off street
parking spaces provided may be designed for compact cars.
Such spaces may have a width of 7.5 feet. Where provided,
such spaces shall be clearly identified for compact car use only
by the use of pavement markings and/or signs.
(3) Drive aisles within parking areas shall have a minimum width
of twelve (12') feet for one-way drive aisles and twenty-four
(24') feet for two-way drive aisles.
(G) Accessible Parking
Handicapped accessible parking spaces shall be provided in such
locations, quantities and sizes as to meet the minimum standards
of the North Carolina Building Code.
(H) Striping and Marking
(i) Each parking space shall be striped in accordance with the
dimensional standards of this Section.
(2) Pavement markings shall be installed in sufficient quantities,
types and locations to adequately direct traffic and regulate
parking.
(3) Materials used to stripe and mark parking areas shall be
sufficiently durable to resist wear from the expected level of
use of the parking lot.
(4) Striping and markings, which become worn or faded, shall be
replaced or rehabilitated promptly to ensure their visibility.
8.4.5 Stacking
Uses, which provide drive -through or drive -up service, shall provide
vehicular stacking in accordance with the following standards:
(A) Restaurants
Restaurants shall provide a minimum of eight (8) stacking spaces.
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(B) Car Washes
(i) Manual, self-service, car wash bays shall provide a minimum
of one (1) stacking space for each bay.
(2) Automatic car washes shall provide a minimum of two (2)
stacking spaces for each drive -through lane.
(3) Full service car washes shall provide a minimum of ten (10)
stacking spaces for each drive -through lane.
(C) Banks
A minimum of three (3) stacking spaces shall be provided for each
full -service teller lane or automatic teller machine.
(D) Automobile Fueling Stations
Automobile fueling stations shall provide a minimum of one (1)
stacking space on each end of an island containing fuel pumps.
(E) Other
All other drive -through or drive -up uses shall provide a minimum
of three (3) stacking spaces for each lane, window or bay.
8.4.6 Loading
Where provided, loading spaces shall be designed and located in such a
manner that they do not interfere with vehicular circulation or obstruct
access to a customer entrance, sidewalk, parking space or solid waste
storage area.
8.5 Driveways and Site Access
8.5.1 Driveway Separation
(A) Nonresidential lots shall be permitted to have a single driveway
access point to any adjoining right-of-way unless otherwise
explicitly allowed.
(B) Lots having a frontage of greater than three -hundred (300') feet
along a particular right-of-way may have two (2) driveway access
points, provided that one (1) of the access points is a signalized
intersection and the other access point allows only right turning
movements into and out of the site.
(C) In no case shall driveways serving nonresidential development be
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located within fifty (50') feet of another nonresidential driveway
unless this prohibition would deny direct street access to a site, in
which case the separation shall be the maximum necessary to allow
access.
8.5.2 Driveway Design
Driveways shall be designed and installed in accordance with NCDOT
standards or the provisions contained in the Town of Pilot Mountain
Infrastructure Manual, as applicable.
8.6 Pedestrian Infrastructure
8.6.1 Applicability
The standards of this Section shall apply only to nonresidential and
multi -family developments.
8.6.2 Perimeter Sidewalks
Where no sidewalk exists in the public right-of-way adjoining a
development site, a public sidewalk designed and installed to the
standards of NCDOT or the Town of Pilot Mountain Infrastructure
Manual, as applicable, shall be installed along the right-of-way
adjoining the site.
8.6.3 Sidewalks
An integrated pedestrian network consisting of sidewalks and paths
that are separated from parking and drive aisles shall be installed
within the interior of each development site. Such sidewalks and paths
shall connect the principal structure(s) on the site to the exterior
pedestrian network, parking areas, each structure on the site and to
sidewalks on adjoining nonresidential sites.
8.7 Landscaping and Buffering
8.7.1 Standards for Landscaping Materials
The following minimum standards shall apply to all landscaping
materials installed to comply with the requirements of this Section.
(A) Trees
(i) All trees planted to satisfy the requirements of this Section
shall have a minimum caliper of 1.5 inches and be a minimum
of eight (8) feet in height at the time of planting. Where multi-
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stem trees are proposed, such trees shall have a minimum of
three (3) stems and be a minimum of eight (8) feet in height
at the time of planting.
(2) Canopy trees shall have a minimum mature height of thirty
(30') feet.
(3) Understory trees shall have a mature height of less than thirty
(30') feet.
(4) Only understory trees may be utilized when tree planting is
required within twenty (20) linear feet of overhead utility
lines.
(5) Excluding street trees, no more than forty percent (40%) of the
trees installed on a particular development site shall be of the
same species.
(6) All trees must comply with the American Standard for
Nursery Stock, published by the American Nursery and
Landscape Association.
(B) Shrubs
(1) All shrubs planted to satisfy the requirements of this Section
shall have a minimum height of eighteen (18") inches at the
time of installation and shall have a minimum mature height
of thirty-six (36") inches.
(2) All required shrubs within buffer planting areas shall be
evergreen.
(3) A minimum of sixty percent (60%) of the shrubs installed
within each required landscaping area shall be evergreen.
(4) No more than twenty-five (25%) of the shrubs installed on a
particular development site shall be of the same species.
(5) All shrubs shall comply with the American Standard for
Nursery Stock, published by the American Nursery and
Landscape Association.
8.7.2 Approved Planting Types
All required tree and shrubbery plantings shall be selected from the
Approved Planting List in Appendix C of the UDO.
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8.7.3 Credit for Existing Vegetation
Existing vegetation located within the boundaries of required
landscaping or buffering areas, or otherwise located in a manner that
satisfies a planting requirement shall be counted toward the minimum
requirements of this Section.
8.7.4 Multiple Use of Landscaping Plantings
Where landscaping material is installed in such a manner as to satisfy
more than one landscaping or buffering requirement, such landscaping
material may be counted toward the minimum standard for each
requirement.
8.7.5 Maintenance
All landscaping materials installed to meet the requirements of this
Section shall be maintained in good condition in perpetuity, including
proper pruning and irrigation. Dead or diseased landscaping material
shall be removed and replaced during the next planting season when
such material may be successfully installed.
8.7.6 Street Trees
The standards of this Subsection shall apply to all newly developed
streets as well as to existing street frontages where new development is
proposed. This shall not apply to the construction of a single-family
dwelling on an individual lot on a street that was in existence prior to
the division of the lot.
(A) Street trees shall be planted along all street right-of-way at a rate
of one (1) canopy tree or two (2) understory trees per forty (40')
linear feet of street frontage. Canopy trees and understory trees
may not be mixed along a street frontage.
(B) Street trees shall be within fifteen (15') feet of the right-of-way.
Their location may be modified to avoid locations where such
planting would be prohibited by an easement recorded prior to the
development or subdivision of the land.
(C) Where practical, street trees shall be installed between the
sidewalk and the curb to buffer pedestrians from traffic.
(D) The spacing of tree plantings may vary, provided that trees shall
be installed with a minimum horizontal separation of fifteen (15')
linear feet.
8.7.7 Parking Lot Landscaping
The standards of this section shall apply to all off-street parking areas
containing ten (10) or more automobile parking spaces.
(A) Minimum Shading Requirements
(1) A minimum of one (1) tree is required to be planted per ten
(10) parking spaces provided.
(2) At least fifty percent (50%) of the required trees shall be
planted within landscaped islands or medians located in the
interior of the parking lot.
(3) Each parking space shall be located within sixty (60') feet of
the trunk of a required canopy tree.
(B) Planting Islands
(1) Planting islands shall have a minimum area of three -hundred
square feet (300ft2), and shall have a minimum width of eight
(8) feet.
(2) Planting islands shall be installed at the end of each parking
row.
(3) No more than ten (10) parking spaces may be located between
planting islands.
(4) Planting islands shall contain a minimum of one (1)
understory tree.
(C) Medians
(1) A landscaped median shall be provided between every six (6)
single rows of parking and along all entrance drives into a
parking area.
(2) Medians shall have a minimum width of six (6) feet and run
the length of the parking row between the terminal planting
islands.
(3) Medians shall contain a minimum of one (1) evergreen shrub
per four (4) linear feet and one (1) understory tree per forty
(40') linear feet.
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(D) Parking Lot Perimeter Landscaping
(i) A planting strip with a minimum width of five (5) feet shall be
established along each external boundary of a parking lot to
provide low-level screening.
(2) The perimeter landscaping area shall be planted with
evergreen shrubberies that are distributed in a manner to
provide an opaque screen of the parking area to a height of
three (3) feet at maturity.
(3) Trees may be planted in perimeter planting strips to satisfy
the minimum shading requirements.
(E) Live Groundcover Required
Parking lot landscaping areas shall be planted with live
groundcover, except that up to thirty (30%) percent of the planting
area may be covered with mulch, brick chips, stone or similar
landscape materials.
8.7.8 Foundation Plantings
Foundation plantings shall be required along all primary and secondary
building walls, which are not directly adjacent to a sidewalk or
pedestrian walkway. This standard shall not apply to buildings in the
CB district, which are constructed to the applicable build -to line.
(A) Foundation planting areas shall extend a minimum of six (6) feet
from the building wall.
(B) Foundation planting areas shall contain a minimum of one (1)
understory tree and six (6) shrubs per fifty (50') linear feet of
building wall that does not directly abut a sidewalk.
8.7.9 Buffer Yards
(A) Buffer Yard Types
(i) Type i Buffer
Type 1 Buffers shall have a minimum width of ten (10') feet,
and shall be planted with four (4) understory trees and twenty
(20) shrubs per one -hundred (100') linear feet.
(2) Type 2 Buffer
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Type 2 Buffers shall have a minimum width of twenty (20')
feet, and shall be planted with two (2) canopy trees, four (4)
understory trees and 35 shrubs per one -hundred (100') linear
feet.
(3) Type 3 Buffer
Type 3 Buffers shall have a minimum width of thirty (30') feet,
and shall be planted with four (4) canopy trees, four (4)
understory trees and fifty (50) shrubs per one -hundred (100')
linear feet.
(B) Installation Location
Required buffers shall be installed along the length of side and rear
property lines. Buffers shall extend perpendicularly from the
property line into the interior of the site, which is required to
provide the buffer. Buffer yards associated with single-family
residential development shall be installed within a dedicated buffer
easement.
(C) Use of Buffer Yards
Buffer yards may be used to provide pedestrian trails or walkways,
stormwater detention and similar passive uses, provided that all
required plantings can be installed. No structures, other than
fences or walls, may be established in a buffer yard. Where a fence
or wall is installed in a required buffer yard, it shall be set back
from the property line a sufficient distance to permit all of the
required shrubs and at least fifty percent (50%) of the required
trees to be installed on the external side of the fence or wall, and to
permit the maintenance of installed landscaping.
(D) Preservation of Undisturbed Vegetated Areas
Where an undisturbed vegetated area exists along a property line
where a buffer yard is required, it may be substituted for the
installation of a buffer yard if it meets the following:
(i) The undisturbed vegetated area is equal in width to the width
of the required buffer yard type.
(2) The aggregate number and types of trees within the
undisturbed vegetated area meets or exceeds the required
number and types of trees for the required buffer yard.
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(E) Required Buffers by District and Use
(1) RA, RL, RM and RH Districts
i. Major Subdivisions
A Type 1 Buffer Yard shall be established around the
perimeter of a major subdivision containing residential
uses when it is developed adjacent to an existing
nonresidential use or multi -family development with
more than twenty-four (24) dwelling units, which does
not have an established buffer yard. Only those property
lines or portions of property lines adjacent to the
qualifying development are required to provide the Type
1 Buffer Yard.
ii. Nonresidential and Multi -Family Uses
Nonresidential and Multi -Family uses permitted in the
RA, RL, RM or RH districts shall provide a Type 2 Buffer
Yard along all side and rear property lines that adjoin
property that is zoned RA, RL, RM, or RH, or which is
used for residential purposes.
(2) OI District
i. Development in the OI district shall provide a Type 1
Buffer along all property lines, or portions of property
lines, that are adjacent to property in the RA, RL, RM, or
RH district or adjacent to property, which is used for
single-family residential purposes.
ii. Development in the OI district shall provide a Type 1
Buffer along all property lines, or portions of property
lines, which are adjacent to property in the CB, GB, HB,
LI or GM districts which has been developed, but which
does not have an established buffer yard.
(3) CB District
Development in the CB district is exempt from all buffer yard
requirements.
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(4) GB and HB Districts
i. A Type 2 Buffer Yard shall be provided along all property
lines, or portions of property lines, which are adjacent to
property in the RA, RL, RM, or RH district or adjacent to
property, which is used for residential purposes.
ii. A Type 1 Buffer Yard shall be provided along all property
lines, or portions of property lines, which are adjacent to
property in the OI district.
iii. A Type 2 Buffer Yard shall be provided along all property
lines, or portions of property lines, which are adjacent to
developed property in the LI or GM districts, which does
not have an established buffer yard.
(5) LI and GM Districts
i. A Type 3 Buffer Yard shall be provided along all side and
rear property lines, which are not adjacent to other
properties within the LI or GM district.
ii. A Type 2 buffer yard shall be installed along property
lines, which adjoin other properties in the LI or GM
districts.
(F) Limited Access Highway Buffer
Side and rear property lines, which run along the right-of-way of a
limited access highway, shall provide a Type 3 Buffer Yard along
the right-of-way of the limited access highway.
8.8 Screening
8.8.1 Applicability
The standards of this Section shall apply to all nonresidential and multi-
family developments consisting of more than four (4) attached dwelling
units.
8.8.2 Loading Areas
(A) Outdoor loading areas fifty square feet (50ft2) or larger not screened
by an intervening building must be screened from view from
adjacent property or public street right-of-way for their entire
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length.
(B) Outdoor loading areas must be screened by a wall totaling eight (8')
feet in height. Walls shall be compatible with the principal building
in terms of material and color.
8.8.3 Service Areas
(A) Trash collection, trash compaction, recycling collection and similar
service areas shall be located to the side or rear of buildings and
must be screened from view from adjacent properties and public
street right-of-way (not including alleys).
(B) Service areas shall be screened from three sides by a wall at least
six (6') feet in height and on the fourth side by a solid gate at least
six (6') feet in height. The gate and wall shall be maintained in good
working order and shall remain closed except when trash pick-ups
occur. The wall and gate shall be compatible with the principal
building in terms of material and color.
8.8.4 Mechanical Equipment
(A) Exemptions
Freestanding or roof -mounted renewable energy systems are
exempt from these screening requirements.
(B) Roof -Mounted Equipment
Roof -mounted equipment shall be screened from ground level view
from adjacent property or adjacent public street right-of-way by a
parapet wall or individual screening walls.
(C) Wall -Mounted Equipment
(i) Wall -mounted equipment shall not be located on any wall
plane that directly faces a public right-of-way (excluding
alleys).
(a) Wall -mounted equipment located on any surface that is visible
from a public right-of-way (excluding alleys) must be fully
screened by landscaping or an opaque screen compatible with
the principal building in terms of material and color.
(D) Ground -Mounted Equipment
(0 Screening for ground -mounted equipment shall be as high as
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the highest point of the equipment being screened.
(2) Screening shall consist of landscaping or a wall that is
compatible with the principal building in terms of texture,
quality, material and color.
(E) Utility Service Areas
(1) Utility service equipment located outside of the public right-
of-way that exceeds thirty-six (36") inches in height and thirty-
six (36") inches in any other dimension shall be screened.
(2) Screening shall consist of landscaping or a wall that is
compatible with the principal building in terms of material
and color.
8.9 Fences and Walls
The regulations contained in this Section shall apply to all fences and walls
erected in the Town of Pilot Mountain.
8.9.1 Material Restrictions
Fences and walls topped with concertina, razor and similar security wire
are prohibited on any lot containing a residential use, and are prohibited
on fences and walls located between the front property line and the front
building line in all other districts, with the exception of each of the
industrial districts. In no case shall a fence topped with concertina wire
be located within ten (10') feet of a property line, sidewalk or street right-
of-way. Such prohibition shall not apply to the use of standard barbed
wire for agricultural uses.
8.9.2 Location Restrictions
Fences and walls shall not be erected within a street right-of-way,
drainage easement or utility easement, or in any manner that interferes
with the free flow of water.
8.9.3 Height Limits
(A) Fences and walls located between the front property line and the
front building line may not exceed four (T) feet in height as
measured from the grade adjacent to the fence to the top of the
highest point of the fence (including columns and posts). This
provision shall not apply to retaining walls, or to fences and walls
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in the Industrial districts.
(B) No fence or wall may exceed eight (8') feet in height as measured
from the grade adjacent to the fence to the top of the highest point
of the fence (including posts and columns). This provision shall not
apply to retaining walls or walls erected for the purpose of
screening in accordance with Section 8.9.
8.10 Outdoor Lighting
8.1o.1 Applicability
(A) These regulations do not apply to lighting installed in the public
right-of-way by the Town of Pilot Mountain or another government
agency.
(B) The installation of site lighting, replacement of site lighting and
changes to existing light fixture wattage, type of fixture, mounting
or fixture location shall be made in strict compliance with the
standards of this Section.
(C) Routine maintenance, including changing the lamp, ballast,
starter, photo control, fixture housing, lens and other required
components, is permitted for all existing fixtures.
8.10.2 Light Level Measuring
(A) Light levels are specified, calculated and measured in foot-candles.
All foot-candles values are maintained foot-candles.
(B) Measurements are to be made at ground level, with the light -
registering portion of the meter held parallel to the ground pointing
up.
8.10.3 Prohibited Lighting Fixtures and Sources
The following light fixtures and sources are prohibited:
(A) Cobra -head -type fixtures having dished or drop lenses or
refractors.
(B) Temporary searchlights and other high -intensity narrow -beam
fixtures.
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8.10.4 Design and Installation Requirements
(A) The maximum light level of any light fixture may not exceed 0.5
foot-candles measured at the property line of any Residential
District and 2.0 foot-candles measured at the right-of-way line of a
street.
(B) Lighting fixtures shall not be oriented so as to direct glare or
excessive illumination onto adjacent properties, streets or
sidewalks.
(C) Electric service connections for all freestanding lighting fixtures
must be installed underground.
(D) Light fixtures within parking areas may be no higher than twenty
(20') feet.
(E) Light fixtures within pedestrian areas may be no higher than
fifteen (15') feet.
(F) Light fixtures located within fifty (50') feet of the property line of a
property that is zoned or used for residential purposes may be no
higher than fifteen (15') feet.
(G) Floodlights or spotlights, whether freestanding or mounted to a
building may not be used to illuminate a parking area.
(H) All light fixtures shall be full cutoff style fixtures, with the
exception of lighting installed to illuminate sports fields or outdoor
performance areas (subject to the regulations of Section 8.10.6).
8.10.5 Vehicular Canopies
(A) Lighting under vehicular canopies must be less than twenty-four
(24) maintained foot-candles and be designed to prevent glare off -
site.
(B) All vehicular canopy lighting fixtures shall be mounted flush with
the underside of the canopy.
8.io.6 Outdoor Recreation Fields and Performance Areas
(A) The mounting height of lighting fixtures cannot exceed fifty (50')
feet from finished grade unless approved as a Special Use Permit.
(B) All fixtures must be equipped with a glare control package,
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including louvers, shields or similar devices. The fixtures must be
aimed so that their beams are directed and fall within the primary
playing or performance area.
(C) Lights within one -hundred (100) feet of a residential dwelling
cannot be illuminated after 10:00PM Sunday through Thursday
and 11:OOPM Friday and Saturday.
8.10.7 Architectural Lighting
(A) Architectural fixtures shall be selected, located, aimed and shielded
so that direct illumination is focused exclusively on the building
facade, landscape plantings and other intended site features and
away from adjoining properties and the street right-of-way.
(B) Only lighting used to accent architectural features, landscaping or
art installations may be directed upward, provided that the fixture
is located, aimed and shielded in a manner that minimizes light
spill into the night sky.
8.11 Utilities
8.11.1 Water and Sewer
All occupiable structures that are required by the North Carolina
Building Code to have domestic water and wastewater service shall be
connected to the public water distribution and wastewater collection
system. Connections to the water system shall be made in accordance
with the Town of Pilot Mountain infrastructure specifications.
Connections to the wastewater collection system shall be made in
accordance with the standards and specifications of the Town of Pilot
Mountain. Extensions of the town's water system shall be approved,
constructed, inspected and guaranteed in the same form as required for
infrastructure installed for subdivisions in accordance with Section 3.9.5
of the UDO.
8.11.2 Wire Utilities
Wire utility service lines associated with nonresidential and multi-
family development containing four (4) or more dwelling units, including
telephone, electric, cable and similar service lines shall be installed
underground.
8.12 Performance Standards for Certain Uses and Structures
8.12.1 Equestrian Uses, Commercial and Private
(A) Stables, corrals, un-vegetated exercise areas and piles of manure,
feed and bedding must be located seventy-five (75') feet from any
street right-of-way or nonresidential property line, and one -
hundred (100') feet from any residential property line. However,
when all of the runoff from a corral or un-vegetated exercise area
is controlled and directed over a two -hundred (200') foot long
grassed swale before reaching the property line, then the corral or
un-vegetated exercise area may be located a minimum of forty (40')
feet from any street right-of-way or property line. Pasture areas
may extend to the lot line.
(B) Manure may not be stored or applied within five -hundred (500') feet
of a residential lot line, surface watercourse or well used for potable
water.
(C) A one -hundred (100') foot wide vegetative strip, exclusive of pasture
area, must be maintained between any corral, un-vegetated
exercise area, manure pile or manure application area and any
surface water or well.
(D) In areas with a slope of five percent (5%) or less, corrals un-
vegetated exercise areas and manure piles must be located 150 feet
from any well and two -hundred (200') feet from any surface water,
unless the water is upgrade of the corral, un-vegetated exercise
area or manure pile or there is adequate diking provided.
(E) Corrals, un-vegetated exercise areas, manure piles and manure
application areas are prohibited in areas with slopes greater than
five percent (5%), in 100-year floodplains, in waterways and on soils
classified as very poorly drained as indicated in the Surry County
Soil Survey.
8.12.2 Livestock Sales
(A) Livestock sales uses may not be located within five -hundred (500')
feet of an existing residential lot.
(B) Manure may not be stored or applied within five -hundred (500') feet
of a residential lot line, surface watercourse or well used for potable
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water.
(C) The use shall be located on, and take access from, a road classified
as either a major or a minor thoroughfare.
8.12.3 Wineries
(A) Facility must be located in such a manner that visual impact to
adjoining properties used or zoned for residential or agricultural
purposes is minimal.
(B) All structures, buildings, storage areas, etc. (except fences or walls)
associated with the winery must be twice (2X) the setback for the
applicable zoning district from all property lines or street rights -of -
way.
(C) A facility serving as an established Cooperative Winery or as an
independent commercial winery may be permitted without the
presence of an on -site vineyard, if, in the Board's estimation, the
facility will benefit, cater to, and serve the vineyards of the
surrounding areas.
(D) Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize light directly hitting
adjacent property or any public right-of-way.
(E) All parking and storage areas associated with the winery shall be
screened from adjoining properties used or zoned for residential or
agricultural purposes. If existing topography and natural
vegetation does not provide an existing visual barrier, selective
screening may be required.
(F) Associated small-scale processing or catering facilities (i.e. cheese
making, restaurant, wine tasting rooms) that are incidental to the
winery, but may enhance the overall property in relation to
tourism, may be permitted on a case -by -case basis by the Planning
and Zoning Board. The Planning and Zoning Board shall hold a
public hearing and upon approval issue a Special Use Permit for
each use. Associated uses are subject to the above requirements as
well.
8.12.4 Customary Home Occupations
(A) Customary home occupations may be established in single family,
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site -built dwellings as permitted in a residential district. The
following requirements shall apply in addition to all other
applicable requirements of this chapter for the residential district
in which the uses are located:
(B) The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to
the residential use of the dwelling and shall not change the
residential character of the dwelling.
(C) Use of the dwelling for home occupations shall be limited to twenty-
five (25%) of one (1) floor of the principal building.
(D) Residents of the dwellings only may be engaged in the home
occupations, except that not more than one assistant may be
employed by the following professional persons: lawyers,
physicians, dentists, chiropractors, accountants.
(E) No display of products shall be visible from the street and only
products made on the premises may be sold on the premises.
(F) No internal or external alterations inconsistent with the residential
use of the building shall be permitted.
(G) No accessory building [except as provided in (L), below] or open
storage shall be allowed in connection with the home occupation.
(H) No machinery that causes noises or other interferences in radio and
television reception shall be allowed.
(I) Only vehicles used primarily as passenger vehicles shall be
permitted in connection with the conduct of the customary home
occupation.
U) No chemical, electrical or mechanical equipment that is not
normally a part of domestic or household equipment shall be used
primarily for commercial purposes, with the exception of medical
and dental equipment used for professional purposes.
(K) Unless otherwise specified, customary home occupations may
employ one sign, not more than one square foot in area and which
shall not be illuminated.
(L) In the zoning districts that allow a Special Use Permit for
customary home occupations in a detached accessory structure, the
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Planning and Zoning Board shall make all the above findings in
addition to all findings otherwise required by this ordinance.
8.12.5 Dwelling, Manufactured Home (On Individual Lots)
(A) The lot must be recorded with the Surry County Register of Deeds
as an individual lot.
(B) If municipal utilities are not available, the well and/or septic tank
must be approved by the county health department.
(C) All yard dimensional requirements for the respective district must
be met.
(D) The lot must have legal access to a public street.
(E) A certificate of occupancy must be issued by the Ordinance
Administrator after these conditions and all other code
requirements are met and before the unit can be occupied.
8.12.6 Manufactured Home Parks
The purpose of these manufactured home park regulations is to provide
an acceptable environment for what are in fact small communities of
manufactured homes: New manufactured home parks may be located in
the RA district as special uses subject to a finding by the Planning and
Zoning Board in addition to the findings required under this ordinance,
that the following conditions will be met:
(A) Plans clearly indicating the developers' intention to comply with
the provisions of this section shall be submitted to and approved by
the Planning and Zoning Board. Plans must show the area to be
used for the proposed manufactured home park; the ownership and
use of neighboring properties; all proposed entrances, exits,
driveways. walkways, and off-street parking spaces; the location of
manufactured home spaces, recreation area, buffer strips, and
service buildings; the location of sanitary conveniences, including
laundries, if applicable, and refuse receptacles; the proposed plan
of water supply, sewage disposal and electrical service and lighting.
The Planning and Zoning Board shall have the authority to impose
the reasonable conditions and safeguards on the proposed
development, as it deems necessary for the protection of adjoining
properties and the public interest.
(B) The lot area for a manufactured home park shall be at least two
acres. All areas to be included in the park shall be clearly shown on
the plans required by division (A) above.
(C) Each home in a manufactured home park shall occupy a designated
space having at least six -thousand square feet (6,00oft2), with a
width of at least fifty (50') feet, exclusive of common streets.
(D) Each manufactured home space shall abut a street within the park;
the streets shall be graded and surfaced with not less than four
inches of crushed stone or other suitable material on a well -
compacted sub -base to a continuous width of twenty (20') feet,
exclusive of required parking spaces extending to the frontage
street.
(E) Two (2) off-street parking spaces with not less than four (4") inches
of crushed stone or other suitable material on a well -compacted
sub -base shall be provided for each new manufactured home space.
Required parking spaces may be included within six -thousand
square feet (6,000ft2) required for each manufactured home space.
(F) At least two -hundred square feet (200ft2) of recreation space for
each manufactured home space shall be reserved within each
mobile home park as common recreation space for the residents of
the park. The areas shall, along with streets and walkways, be
adequately lighted for safety.
(G) No homes or other structures within a manufactured home park
shall be closer to each other than sixteen (16') feet, except that
storage or other auxiliary structures for the exclusive use of the
manufactured home may be closer to that mobile home than sixteen
(16') feet.
(H) No manufactured home shall be located closer than thirty (30') feet
to the exterior boundary of the park or a bounding street right-of-
way of a bounding street.
(I) Proposed water supply and waste disposal facilities for the
manufactured home park shall be approved in writing by the
county health officer or his or her representative.
U) All refuse containers shall be located on a concrete, asphalt or
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similar base and shall be enclosed on three sides with a wooden or
masonry fence or wall at least six feet high.
(K) Any expansion of manufactured home parks in existence on the
effective date of this chapter shall comply with the provisions of
this section.
(L) Non -conforming Manufactured Home Parks
The term nonconforming manufactured home park refers to any
park not meeting the development standards established by the
preceding requirements.
(i) Nonconforming manufactured home parks may not be
enlarged or altered to create additional space until the park
had been brought into compliance with the provisions of this
chapter.
(2) Manufactured or mobile homes that are not inspected and
approved by HUD, and which were manufactured prior to
June 15, 1976, shall be known as "nonconforming
manufactured homes." Existing nonconforming
manufactured homes located within the zoning jurisdiction of
the Town upon the adoption of this section, shall be
discontinued and removed when the structure has
deteriorated to the point where major repairs are necessary to
make the home habitable, in the judgment of the Surry
County Building Inspector. Installation of nonconforming
manufactured homes shall not be permitted in the zoning
jurisdiction of the Town for residential or any other purposes.
8.12.7 Animal Services and Hospitals (With Outdoor Kennels)
(A) No outdoor containment of animals shall be located less than 250
feet from any residentially zoned property and fifty (50) feet from
any other adjacent property line.
(B) Kennel areas must be surrounded by an opaque fence of not less
than six (6) feet in height and enclosed as to prevent escape.
8.12.8 Bed and Breakfast Inn
(A) The use shall only be permitted in a structure that was originally
built as a single-family dwelling that was constructed to the North
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Carolina State Building Code.
(B) When located in a residential zoning district, meals may not be
provided to persons who are not registered guests of the Bed and
Breakfast.
(C) Rooms may not be equipped with cooking facilities.
(D) Guest parking areas may only be located at the side or rear of the
residence. In the case of corner lots, the parking must be provided
on the side of the lot that does not front on the streets. This
provision does not apply to through or double frontage lots.
(E) One (1) freestanding sign not exceeding sixteen square feet (16ft2)
in sign area may be installed on site. The sign and any other
signage shall comply with all other general sign regulations
(F) Special events (e.g., weddings, receptions, parties, etc.) held on the
site shall comply with all requirements specified under the
Temporary Use requirements as set forth in Section 9.16. This
provision shall not apply to establishments located in the RA, CB,
or HB districts.
(G) Applications must contain a written description of the proposed
use(s) of the site and building(s) thereon including, at a minimum,
the following information:
(i) Number of full and part-time employees.
(2) Number of clients and/or occupants expected to use the
facility.
(3) Building elevations for all existing and proposed structures on
the property.
(4) A copy of the recorded deed establishing an ingress/egress
easement to the lot in cases where access to the lot on which
the bed and breakfast is to be located will be provided by an
easement or private road.
8.12.9 Sexually Oriented Businesses (All)
(A) No sexually oriented business shall be located within one -thousand
(1,000') feet of another sexually oriented business, which shall be
measured from the exterior walls of the building(s) containing such
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regulated use.
(B) No sexually oriented business shall be located within 1,500 feet of
any area zoned for residential use or from the property line of
residential unit(s), churches, synagogues, temples, nursery schools,
day care centers (child/adult) and public or private schools, in all
zoning districts, which will be measured from the property line(s)
containing such regulated use.
(C) Sign content shall consist of text only, and shall not depict or
suggest subject matter that is lewd, offensive, sexual or anatomical
in nature, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Board.
(D) Screening is required around the entire perimeter of any sexually
oriented business. This screening shall consist of a naturally
wooded area or planted with a mixture of evergreen and deciduous
trees and shrubs to simulate a naturally wooded area within three
(3) years. This screening shall be located in a fifteen (15') foot wide
buffer.
(E) Supplemental Site Plan Requirements
(i) Location of existing structures on property within one -
thousand (1,000') feet of exterior wall(s) of the regulated use.
(2) Zoning of properties within 750 feet of each property line of
the regulated use.
(3) Other area or site -specific information as deemed necessary by
the Ordinance Administrator.
(F) Operational Considerations
(1) If applicable, all viewing booths shall be open and be visible to
manager(s) of the establishment.
(2) If applicable, there shall be a minimum separation of six (6')
feet between patrons and performers.
(3) Masseuses and servers of food and beverage shall at all times
wear a shirt and pants.
(4) No nude or seminude service or entertainment of any kind
shall be allowed outside the building of a regulated use.
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8.12.10 Wholesale Uses, Bulk Petroleum, Chemical and Gas
(A) Site Standards
W All storage buildings and yards shall be a minimum of two
hundred (200') feet from any residential use, hospital, nursing
or convalescent home, retirement home, life care community,
school, or church. However, the Planning and Zoning Board
shall be authorized to increase this setback if the situation
warrants, based on the specific substances that are to be
manufactured or stored and in what specific quantities.
(2) All structures (except fences and walls), buildings, storage
areas, etc. used in the operation shall be a minimum of one
hundred (100') feet from all property lines or street rights -of -
way.
(3) Buildings must meet all requirements for Hazardous
Occupancy under the NC Building Code.
(4) Outdoor lighting shall be designed to minimize or prevent
light from directly hitting adjacent property or any public
right-of-way.
(5) Use shall be totally enclosed by a security fence or wall at least
eight (8') feet high or enclosed within a locked fireproof
building. A vegetative screen, either planted or natural
wooded area, shall be provided along any street right-of-way
and any property line within four -hundred (400') feet of
property used or zoned for residential purposes.
(B) Operational Requirements
(1) The site shall be utilized in a manner that shall not pose a
hazard off -site.
(2) All unpaved storage areas shall be maintained in a manner
that prevents dust from adversely impacting adjacent
properties.
(3) Buildings must be maintained to meet all requirements for
Hazardous Occupancy under NC Building Code.
(4) The Fire Marshall and local fire department shall be kept
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notified of the types of materials used, manufactured, or
stored on site.
8.12.11 Go Kart Tracks, Commercial Recreation - Outdoor
(A) Hours of operation shall be limited to 9AM until 9PM.
8.12.12 Golf Driving Range
(A) Hours of operation shall be limited to 6AM until IOPM.
(B) The range shall be surrounded by netting or similar barriers when
the edge of the driving area is located within one -hundred (100')
feet of a roadway or property line.
8.12.13 Shooting Range, Outdoor
(A) Access will be controlled to prevent unregulated entrance to the
firing area. The means of controlling access shall be indicated on
the site plan and permit application.
(B) Security fencing will be provided to prevent an individual from
crossing the property downrange.
(C) There will be a minimum separation of three -hundred (300') feet
between the range and the closest exterior property line.
(D) Warning signs meeting NRA guidelines for shooting ranges shall
be posted at one -hundred (100') foot intervals along the entire
perimeter of the shooting range facility.
(E) Ranges shall be operated in a manner that is consistent with the
safety guidelines outlined in the most recent version of the NRA
Range Source Book, or equivalent range operations guidelines.
(F) Shooting ranges shall be designed according to the guidelines in the
NRA Range Source Book. Weapons and ammunition that exceed
the design capacity of a range or shooting lane shall be prohibited
from being fired on that facility. It shall be the responsibility of the
range owner to enact policies and procedures that prevent such
unauthorized firing.
(G) All shooting ranges must be located at least one -thousand (1,000')
feet from any existing occupied dwelling, with the exception of a
dwelling located on the site of the range that is occupied by the
owner, range manager, or caretaker.
(H) Shooting ranges are allowed to operate between 8AM and sunset
(between 11:30AM and 6PM on Sunday), except that the hours may
be extended after sunset for purposes of subdued lighting
certification for law enforcement officers and military personnel.
The range operator shall notify the Police Department twenty-four
(24) hours prior to holding extended range hours.
(I) The applicant/owner will be required to carry a minimum of
$1,000,000 of liability insurance. Such insurance must name the
Town of Pilot Mountain as an additional insured party and save
and hold the Town, its elected and appointed officials and
employees acting within the scope of their duties, harmless from
and against all claims, demands and causes of action of any kind or
character, including the cost of defense thereof, arising in favor of
a person or group's members or employees or third parties on
account of any property damage arising out of the acts or omissions
of the applicant/owner, his or her group or club or its agents or
representatives. The Town will be notified of any policy changes or
lapses in coverage.
U) In addition to the site plan requirements of this Ordinance, the
submitted site plan must also show the following:
(1) Complete layout of each range, including shooting stations or
firing lines, target areas, shot -fall zones or safety fans,
backstops, berms and baffles;
(2) Projected noise contours; and
(3) Existing and proposed structures, occupied dwellings within
one -quarter (1/4) mile, roads, streets, or other access areas,
buffer areas and parking areas for the range facility.
8.12.14 Broadcast Towers / Wireless Telecommunication Towers
(A) Setback requirements shall be height of the tower plus twenty-five
percent (25%). This applies to front, side and rear yard setbacks.
(B) Height limitation shall be three -hundred (300) feet, and be
contingent upon a determination of "no hazard" by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA).
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(C) Accessory structures may be allowed for maintenance purposes
only.
(D) Lighting may be required to meet FAA or FCC regulations, but
lighting may not glare on adjacent properties. There may be
flashing lights only as required by FAA or FCC regulations.
(E) Chain link fencing around the tower is required at the height of at
least six (6) feet.
(F) The tower and grounds must be maintained and will be the
responsibility of the property owner. Removing the tower, accessory
structures, and related facilities within six (6) months of
abandonment, obsolescence, or cessation of use will be the
responsibility of the property owner.
(G) Monopoles shall be the preferred construction over the lattice type.
(H) No commercial or advertising signs shall be permitted.
(I) Applicant shall demonstrate clearly the public need for the
proposed new tower, and that such need cannot be met by use of
existing or less intrusive facilities.
8.12.15 Distribution Centers and Freight Terminals
(A) Such uses shall be required to be located on, and take access from,
a road classified as either a major or a minor thoroughfare.
8.12.16 Food Processing and Manufacturing
(A) Such uses shall be located at least one -thousand (1,000') feet from
the property line of any residentially zoned property.
(B) All waste products from processing operations shall be stored
inside a fully enclosed building.
8.12.17 Junkyards, Salvage Yards, and Recycling Operations
(A) No landfill or junkyard shall be permitted to locate or expand
within two -hundred (200') feet of any property used or zoned for
residential purposes, and any property used as a hospital, nursing
or convalescent home, retirement home, school, church or
commercial property.
(B) No landfill or junkyard shall be located within five -hundred (500')
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feet of any residential dwelling or well.
(C) A visual screen six (6) feet in height, either vegetative or by opaque
fence, shall surround the perimeter of all open storage areas.
8.12.18 Mining and Quarrying Operations
(A) Such uses shall not be located within five -hundred (500') feet of an
exterior property line.
(B) Hours of operation are limited to the hours of 6AM until 9PM.
(C) Blasting may only occur between the hours of LOAM and 5PM.
(D) The use shall be located on, and take access from, a major or minor
thoroughfare.
8.12.19 Indoor Growing Facilities
(A) All activities and operations of the facility, including cultivation,
shall take place inside the building.
(B) The facility shall include a ventilation and filtration system
designed to ensure odors from the operation are not detectable from
outside of the building.
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