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  2. CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  3. Article 7.2. Landscaping and Screening

Sec. 7.2.4. Protective Yards

  1. Transitional Protective Yards
    1. A transitional protective yard is required along perimeter lot lines:
      1. For specific uses as set forth in Section 7.2.4.E. (type as specified); and
      2. Where an IH District abuts any other district other than an IH District a Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard must be installed.
    2. A transitional protective yard may be replaced with a tree conservation area that meets the requirements of Article 9.1. Tree Conservation.
    3. GSI practices shall be allowed in Transitional Protective Yard Types A2, B1 and B2. In order to accommodate GSI practices the number of shrubs may be reduced in Protective Yards by 10%.
  2. Street Protective Yard
    1. A street protective yard is required along the edge of the street right-of-way:
      1. For specific uses as set forth in Section 7.2.4.E. (type as specified); and
      2. For any property zoned IH, a Type C1 or C2 street protective yard must be installed along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way.
    2. A required street protective yard may be replaced with a tree conservation area that meets the requirements of Article 9.1. Tree Conservation
    3. The protective yards in Special Highway Overlay Districts 1 and 2 (Sec. 5.3.1.D.) take the place of any street protective yard required in Sec. 7.2.4.B. below.
    4. GSI practices shall be allowed in Street Protective Yard Types C1, C2, and C3. In order to accommodate GSI practices the number of shrubs may be reduced in Protective Yards by ten (10) percent.
  3. Location
    1. Protective yards must be located within the outer perimeter of the lot, parallel to and extending to the property boundary line. A required protective yard must be provided along the entire frontage immediately abutting the property line.
    2. The width of a protective yard is calculated on the average width per 100 feet or portion of protective yard. The minimum width of the protective yard at any one point shall not be less than one-half the required width of the protective yard.
    3. A protective yard may not be located on any portion of an existing, dedicated or reserved public right-of-way.
    4. A protective yard is determined exclusive of any required setback; however, the required protective yard may be located wholly or partially within a required setback.
  4. Encroachments
    1. General
      1. No building or structure on the subject site may be located closer than 10 feet to a protective yard.
      2. Breaks for pedestrian and vehicle access are allowed in a protective yard.
      3. The parking of vehicles and the placement of buildings or structures is prohibited in a protective yard. All parking and building setbacks apply.
    2. Walls
      Walls in a protective yard must meet the following.
      1. Walls must be closed and not exceed a maximum height of 8 feet.
      2. Walls shall be compatible with the principal building in terms of texture, quality, material and color.
      3. Walls must be constructed of high quality materials including one or a combination of the following: decorative blocks; brick; stone; cast-stone; architectural block; split-faced block; stucco over standard concrete masonry blocks; or glass block in a structurally safe and attractive condition.
      4. No walls containing more than 50% exposed standard concrete masonry blocks are permitted, whether painted or not.
      5. Alternative wall materials may be approved by the Development Services Director.
      6. No wall can be located within any tree conservation area.
      7. No wall can be located within any City of Raleigh utility easement without prior written approval of the Public Utilities Director.
      8. No wall can be located within any required drainage easement without prior written approval of the Engineering Services Director.

        Cross reference: The Public Utilities Director may approve structures within City of Raleigh utility easements, Sec. 8-2012(d).
    3. Fences
      Fences in a protective yard must meet the following.
      1. Fences must be closed and not exceed a maximum height of eight feet.
      2. Fences must be constructed of wood, composite fencing or PVC vinyl with the finished face located towards the adjacent property.
      3. Alternative fence materials may be approved by the Development Services Director.
      4. No fence can be located within any tree conservation area.
      5. No fence can be located within any City of Raleigh utility easement without prior written approval of the Public Utilities Director.
      6. No fence can be located within any required drainage easement without prior written approval of the Engineering Services Director.

        Cross reference: The Public Utilities Director may approve structures within City of Raleigh utility easements, Sec. 8-2012(d). 

        7-2-4-3
         Type A1Type A2Type B1Type B2Type B3
        Width (avg. min)6'10'20'35'35'
        Fence Height (min)Not allowed6.5'Not allowed6.5'Not required
        Wall Height (min)6.5'6.5'6.5'6.5'Not required
        Shade Trees (min per 100')Not required446Not required
        Understory Trees (min per 100')4446Not required
        Shrubs (min per 100')Not requiredNot required4060Not required
        Shrub Height (min)n/an/a3'3'Not required
        BermNot allowedNot allowedA berm in accordance with Sec. 7.2.4.D.4. may be installed, unless otherwise required. The installation shall not alter the yard width, fence, wall, shade and understory tree requirementsA berm in accordance with Sec. 7.2.4.D.4. may be installed, unless otherwise required. The installation shall not alter the yard width, fence, wall, shade and understory tree requirementsA berm shall be installed in accordance with Sec. 7.2.4.D.4. except the minimum height of the berm shall be 10' measured perpendicular to the crown
    4. Berms
      Where allowed, a berm in a protective yard must meet the following.
      1. A berm cannot be built in any protective yard whenever the protective yard is also a tree conservation area.
      2. Berms shall have a minimum average height of 3 feet, measured perpendicular to the center of the crown.
      3. The berm must contain a rounded crown suitable for planting and a stabilized side slope of no greater than three-to-one. A steeper side slope may be used in exceptional cases when all of the following are met:
        1. This steeper slope is sufficiently stabilized; and
        2. Physical constraints of the site prevent the use of a flatter slope.
      4. The berm shall be planted with ¾ of the required number of shrubs. 

        7-2-4-4
         Type C1Type C2Type C3Type C4
        Width (avg. min)10'15'10'35'
        Fence Height (min)6.5'Not requiredNot requiredNot required
        Wall Height (min)6.5'Not required In lieu of planting shrubs, a 3.5' wall may be installedNot required
        Shade Trees (min per 100')Not required4 Not requiredNot required
        Understory Trees (min per 100')Not requiredNot requiredNot requiredNot required
        Shrubs (min per 100')301530Not required
        Shrub Height (min)3'5'3.5'Not required
        BermNot allowed A berm in accordance with Sec. 7.2.4.D.4. may be installed, unless otherwise required. The installation shall not alter the yard width and shade tree requirementsNot allowedA berm shall be installed in accordance with Sec. 7.2.4.D.4. except the minimum height of the berm shall be 10' measured perpendicular to the crown
      5. In a C2 street protective yard, shrubs planted on a berm may have a lesser mature height; provided that the combined height of the berm and planting after 3 years is 5 feet.
      6. Berms may be permitted to meander and may be permitted to be discontinuous when approved by the Development Services Director.
    5. Grade Change
      1. In lieu of a wall or fence, a natural or man-made grade separation of at least 6 feet in elevation may be provided.
      2. The side slopes of the grade change cannot be greater than three feet of horizontal change for each foot of vertical rise.
      3. The developing property must be located at an elevation lower than the property to be screened and the change in grade achieves a similar screening effect as the wall or fence.
  5. Use-Specific Requirements
    1. Animal Care (Outdoor)
      1. A Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along any exterior areas used to exercise, walk, or keep animals that abut a residential use.
    2. Civic Uses in a Residential or Manufactured Housing District- Other than Cemeteries, Colleges, Community Colleges, Universities and Schools, Public or Private (K-12)
      1. A Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along any side of the property abutting a residential use.
    3. Day Care Center in a Residential District
      1. A Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along any side of the property abutting a residential use.
      2. A Type C2 street protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) must be established along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way.
    4. Parking Use Category in all Residential Districts, RX-, OP- and IH Districts
      1. Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along any side of the property abutting a residential use.
    5. Resource Extraction Use Category
      1. A type B3 transitional protective yard with a berm (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all outer perimeter property lines except where the property abuts an IH District or is used for industrial uses listed in Article 6.5. Industrial Uses.
      2. For lawful resource extraction facilities established prior to September 1, 2013 that adjoin uses other than household living as listed in Sec. 6.2.1., existing woodland vegetation at least 25 feet in width may be used, in whole or in part, to satisfy the transitional protective yard, provided any gap in woodland vegetation 20 feet or more in width shall be planted with evergreen hollies that have a mature height of at least 25 feet tall.
      3. A type C4 street protective yard with a berm (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) must be established along all property lines abutting a public right of-way.
      4. Except for properties in an IH District or used for industrial uses listed in Article 6.5. Industrial Uses, there shall be provided between overburden storage areas and adjoining properties not owned or leased by the operator, (a) walls, closed fences, berms or any combination equal or greater in height than the height of the overburden or (b) planted vegetation containing the following characteristics:
        1. Newly planted landscaping shall be of the following varieties: loblolly pine, genetically improved stock, Japanese cryptomeria ‘Yoshino’ and ‘Nellie Stevens’ holly;
        2. Newly planted pine trees shall be planted double filed with a linear triangle configuration with 20 foot spacing. Yoshino and Nellie Stevens shall be installed in the middle of the tree plantings, with at least 25 percent of each variety being planted; and
        3. The planted pine trees shall be at least 6 feet tall and the planted Yoshino and Nellie Stevens shall be at least 4 feet tall.
      5. Existing woodland vegetation, at least 25 feet in width, which meets or exceeds the screening characteristics of the planted material may be used, in whole or in part, to satisfy the vegetative planting requirements.
      6. If planted or existing vegetation is used to screen the overburden, the overburden may not exceed a height of 70 feet or other City ordinances, whichever is more stringent.
      7. A property shall be considered “adjoining” if it is separated from the area where overburden is deposited by a street right-of-way 100 feet wide or less.
      8. Upon the completion of any deposit of overburden material in any area, the deposit shall be covered with grass or other ground cover.
    6. School, Public or Private (K-12) in a Residential District
      1. A Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along any side of the property abutting any residential use.
      2. A Type C2 street protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) must be established along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way.
    7. Self-Service Storage Facility in an CX- District
      1. A Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all shared property lines, except for an adjacent self service storage, heavy industrial use, waste-related service or residential use.
      2. A Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all shared property lines abutting a residential use.
      3. A Type C1 or C2 street protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) must be established along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way.
    8. Self-Service Storage Facility in an IX- District
      1. A Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all shared property lines, except for an adjacent self service storage, heavy industrial use, waste-related service or residential use.
      2. A Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all property lines abutting a residential use.
      3. A Type C1 or C2 street protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) must be established along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way.
    9. Self-Service Storage Facility in an OP- District
      1. A Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all property lines abutting a residential use.
    10. Telecommunication Tower (less than 250 feet)
      1. The area adjoining street rights-of-way shall contain a Type C1 or C2 street protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) installed parallel to the street right-of-way. No protective yard is required along street frontage located a distance from the tower of more than 200% of the tower height.
      2. A protective yard that contains the same plantings required in a Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be installed within all the yard areas required by Sec. 6.3.3.C.2.d.i.b) and Sec. 6.3.3.C.2.d.i.c). The installation of any fence, wall, planting or berm shall not reduce or lessen this requirement.
    11. Telecommunication Tower (250 feet and more)
      1. The area adjoining street rights-of-way shall contain a Type C1 or C2 street protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) installed parallel to the street right-of-way. No protective yard is required along street frontage located a distance from the tower of more than 200% of tower height.
      2. A protective yard that contains the same plantings required in a Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be installed within all the yard areas required by Sec. 6.3.3.D.2.d.ii. or Sec. 6.3.3.D.2.d.iii. The installation of any fence, wall, planting or berm shall not reduce or lessen this requirement.
    12. Towing Yards for Vehicles
      1. A Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all shared property lines, except for an adjacent heavy industrial use or waste- related service.
      2. A Type C1 or C2 street protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) must be established along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way.
    13. Vehicle Fuel Sales (including gasoline and diesel fuel) in a NX-, CX-, DX or IX- District
      1. Where a fuel pump island is located within 100 feet of a Residential District or a residential use, a Type 2: Medium protective yard, in accordance with Sec. 3.5.3, must be established along the side or rear property lines if the property abuts a Residential District or a residential use. The protective yard must include a wall at least 6.5 feet in height.
    14. Vehicle Repair (Commercial Vehicle, Major and Minor) except in IX- and IH- Districts
      1. A Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all property lines abutting a residential use.
    15. Vehicle Sales Use Category except in IH- District
      1. A Type A1 or A2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all property lines abutting a residential use.
      2. All vehicular display area with frontage on any portion of a street right-of of way (not including an alley) must be screened along the street edge by a Type C3 street protective yard under Sec. 7.2.4.B.
    16. Warehouse and Distribution Use Category except in IH-District
      1. A Type B1 or B2 transitional protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.A.) must be established along all shared property lines, except for an adjacent warehouse and distribution use, heavy industrial use or waste-related service.
      2. A Type C1 or C2 street protective yard (see Sec. 7.2.4.B.) must be established along all property lines abutting a public right-of-way.

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  • Sec. 7.2.3. Design Alternate Findings
  • Sec. 7.2.5. Screening
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  • CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
    • Article 1.1. Legal Provisions
      • Sec. 1.1.1. Title
      • Sec. 1.1.2. Applicability
      • Sec. 1.1.3. Effective Date
      • Sec. 1.1.4. Purpose and Intent
      • Sec. 1.1.5. Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan
      • Sec. 1.1.6. Minimum Requirements
      • Sec. 1.1.7. Conflicting Provisions
      • Sec. 1.1.8. Severability
      • Sec. 1.1.9. City Council Action
      • Sec. 1.1.10. Penalties and Remedies
      • Sec. 1.1.11. Existing Buildings and Structures
      • Sec. 1.1.12. Adopted Manuals
      • Sec. 1.1.13. Extraterritorial Representation on Boards and Commissions
    • Article 1.2. Zoning Map
      • Sec. 1.2.1. Establishment of Official Zoning Map
      • Sec. 1.2.2. Interpretation of Map Boundaries
      • Sec. 1.2.3. Rules of Interpretation
    • Article 1.3. Zoning Districts
      • Sec. 1.3.1. General Use Zoning Districts
      • Sec. 1.3.2. Conditional Zoning Districts
      • Sec. 1.3.3. Overlay Districts
      • Sec. 1.3.4. Legacy Districts
    • Article 1.4. Building Types
      • Sec. 1.4.1. Building Type Descriptions
      • Sec. 1.4.2. Building Types Allowed by District
    • Article 1.5. Measurement, Exceptions & General Rules of Applicability
      • Sec. 1.5.1. Site
      • Sec. 1.5.2. Lot
      • Sec. 1.5.3. Outdoor Amenity Area
      • Sec. 1.5.4. Building Setbacks
      • Sec. 1.5.5. Parking Setbacks
      • Sec. 1.5.6. Build-to
      • Sec. 1.5.7. Height
      • Sec. 1.5.8. Pedestrian Access
      • Sec. 1.5.9. Transparency
      • Sec. 1.5.10. Blank Wall Area
      • Sec. 1.5.11. Reserved
      • Sec. 1.5.12. National Register Historic District Residential Garage Parking Options
  • CHAPTER 2. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
    • Article 2.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 2.1.1. District Intent Statements
      • Sec. 2.1.2. Housing Options
      • Sec. 2.1.3. Additional Housing Patterns
    • Article 2.2. Conventional Development Option
      • Sec. 2.2.1. Detached House
      • Sec. 2.2.2. Attached House
      • Sec. 2.2.3. Townhouse
      • Sec. 2.2.4. Apartment
      • Sec. 2.2.5. Civic Building
      • Sec. 2.2.6. Open Lot
      • Sec. 2.2.7. Residential Infill Compatibility
      • Sec. 2.2.8. Tiny Houses
      • Sec. 2.2.9. General Building
    • Article 2.3. Compact Development
      • Sec. 2.3.1. General Requirements
      • Sec. 2.3.2. Detached House
      • Sec. 2.3.3. Attached House
      • Sec. 2.3.4. Townhouse i
      • Sec. 2.3.5. Apartment
      • Sec. 2.3.6. Civic Building
      • Sec. 2.3.7. Open Lot
    • Article 2.4. Conservation Development Option
      • Sec. 2.4.1. General Requirements
      • Sec. 2.4.2. Detached House
      • Sec. 2.4.3. Attached House
      • Sec. 2.4.4. Townhouse i
      • Sec. 2.4.5. Apartment
      • Sec. 2.4.6. Civic Building
      • Sec. 2.4.7. Open Lot
    • Article 2.5. Common Open Space Requirements
      • Sec. 2.5.1. Amount of Open Space
      • Sec. 2.5.2. Open Space Allocation
      • Sec. 2.5.3. Configuration of Open Space
      • Sec. 2.5.4. Allowed Uses of Open Space
      • Sec. 2.5.5. Stormwater Control Measures
      • Sec. 2.5.6. Prohibited Uses of Open Space
      • Sec. 2.5.7. Ownership and Management of Open Space
    • Article 2.6. Additional Housing Patterns
      • Sec. 2.6.1. Cottage Court
      • Sec. 2.6.2. Detached House Additions
      • Sec. 2.6.3. Accessory Dwelling
      • Sec. 2.6.4. Flag Lots
    • Article 2.7. Frequent Transit Development Option
      • Sec. 2.7.1. Frequent Transit Development Option
  • CHAPTER 3. MIXED USE DISTRICTS
    • Article 3.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 3.1.1. District Intent Statement
        • Sec. 3.1.1. District Intent Statements
      • Sec. 3.1.2. District Components
    • Article 3.2. Base Dimensional Standards
      • Sec. 3.2.1. Detached House
      • Sec. 3.2.2. Attached House
      • Sec. 3.2.3. Townhouse
      • Sec. 3.2.4. Apartment
      • Sec. 3.2.5. General Building
      • Sec. 3.2.6. Mixed Use Building
      • Sec. 3.2.7. Civic Building
      • Sec. 3.2.8. Open Lot
      • Sec. 3.2.9. Tiny House
    • Article 3.3. Height Requirements
      • Sec. 3.3.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 3.3.2. Building Height Standards
      • Sec. 3.3.3. Building Massing Standards
    • Article 3.4. Frontage Requirements
      • Sec. 3.4.1. Purpose and Intent
      • Sec. 3.4.2. General Requirements
      • Sec. 3.4.3. Parkway (-PK)
      • Sec. 3.4.4. Detached (-DE)
      • Sec. 3.4.5. Parking Limited (-PL)
      • Sec. 3.4.6. Green (-GR)
      • Sec. 3.4.7. Urban Limited (-UL)
      • Sec. 3.4.8. Urban General (-UG)
      • Sec. 3.4.9. Shopfront (-SH)
      • Sec. 3.4.10. Green Plus (-GP)
    • Article 3.5. Neighborhood Transitions
      • Sec. 3.5.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 3.5.2. Transition Zones
      • Sec. 3.5.3. Zone A: Protective Yard
      • Sec. 3.5.4. Zone B: Use Restrictions
      • Sec. 3.5.5. Zone C: Height and Form
      • Sec. 3.5.6. Historic Alley Transition
    • Article 3.6. Additional Housing Patterns
      • Sec. 3.6.1. Cottage Court
      • Sec. 3.6.2. Accessory Dwelling
    • Article 3.7. Frequent Transit Development Option
      • Sec. 3.7.1. Frequent Transit Development Option
  • CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
    • Article 4.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 4.1.1. District Intent Statements
    • Article 4.2. Conservation Management (CM)
      • Sec. 4.2.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 4.2.2. Open Lot
    • Article 4.3. Agriculture Productive (AP)
      • Sec. 4.3.1. Detached House
      • Sec. 4.3.2. General Building
    • Article 4.4. Heavy Industrial (IH)
      • Sec. 4.4.1. General Building
    • Article 4.5. Manufactured Housing (MH)
      • Sec. 4.5.1. Site Size, Residential Density and Land Use
      • Sec. 4.5.2. Site Development Standards
      • Sec. 4.5.3. Manufactured Home Space Standards
    • Article 4.6. Campus (CMP)
      • Sec. 4.6.1. Campus Areas
      • Sec. 4.6.2. Modification of District Standards
      • Sec. 4.6.3. Application Requirements
      • Sec. 4.6.4. Master Plan Amendments
    • Article 4.7. Planned Development (PD)
      • Sec. 4.7.1. Establishment of a PD District
      • Sec. 4.7.2. Modification of Standards
      • Sec. 4.7.3. Allowed Sign Modifications
      • Sec. 4.7.4. Application Requirements
      • Sec. 4.7.5. General Design Principles
      • Sec. 4.7.6. Master Plan Amendments
  • CHAPTER 5. OVERLAY DISTRICTS
    • Article 5.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 5.1.1. District Intent Statements
    • Article 5.2. Environmental Overlays
      • Sec. 5.2.1. Airport Overlay District (-AOD)
      • Sec. 5.2.2. Metro-Park Overlay District (-MPOD)
      • Sec. 5.2.3. Urban Watershed Protection Overlay District (-UWPOD)
      • Sec. 5.2.4. Falls Watershed Protection Overlay District (-FWPOD)
      • Sec. 5.2.5. Swift Creek Watershed Protection Overlay District (-SWPOD)
    • Article 5.3. Corridor Overlays
      • Sec. 5.3.1. Special Highway Overlay Districts (-SHOD-)
    • Article 5.4. Character Protection Overlays
      • Sec. 5.4.1. General Historic Overlay District (-HOD-G)
      • Sec. 5.4.2. Streetside Historic Overlay District (-HOD-S)
      • Sec. 5.4.3. Neighborhood Conservation District (-NCOD)
    • Article 5.5. Transit Overlays
      • Sec. 5.5.1. Transit Overlay District (-TOD)
    • Article 5.6. Parking Overlays
      • Sec. 5.6.1. Special Residential Parking Overlay District (-SRPOD)
  • CHAPTER 6. USE REGULATIONS
    • Article 6.1. Allowed Uses
      • Sec. 6.1.1. Classification of Uses
      • Sec. 6.1.2. Use Determination
      • Sec. 6.1.3. Key to Use Table
      • Sec. 6.1.4. Allowed Principal Use Table
      • Sec. 6.1.5. Prohibited Uses
    • Article 6.2. Residential Uses
      • Sec. 6.2.1. Household Living
      • Sec. 6.2.2. Group Living
      • Sec. 6.2.3. Social Service
    • Article 6.3. Public & Institutional Uses
      • Sec. 6.3.1. Civic
      • Sec. 6.3.2. Parks, Open Space and Greenways
      • Sec. 6.3.3. Utilities
    • Article 6.4. Commercial Uses
      • Sec. 6.4.1. Day Care
      • Sec. 6.4.2. Indoor Recreation
      • Sec. 6.4.3. Medical
      • Sec. 6.4.4. Office
      • Sec. 6.4.5. Outdoor Recreation
      • Sec. 6.4.6. Overnight Lodging
      • Sec. 6.4.7. Parking
      • Sec. 6.4.8. Passenger Terminal
      • Sec. 6.4.9. Personal Service
      • Sec. 6.4.10. Restaurant/Bar
      • Sec. 6.4.11. Retail Sales
      • Sec. 6.4.12. Shopping Center
      • Sec. 6.4.13. Vehicle Sales/Rental
    • Article 6.5. Industrial Uses
      • Sec. 6.5.1. Heavy Industrial
      • Sec. 6.5.2. Light Industrial
      • Sec. 6.5.3. Light Manufacturing
      • Sec. 6.5.4. Research & Development
      • Sec. 6.5.5. Self-Service Storage
      • Sec. 6.5.6. Vehicle Service
      • Sec. 6.5.7. Warehouse & Distribution
      • Sec. 6.5.8. Waste-Related Service
      • Sec. 6.5.9. Wholesale Trade
    • Article 6.6. Open Uses
      • Sec. 6.6.1. Agriculture
      • Sec. 6.6.2. Resource Extraction
    • Article 6.7. Accessory Uses & Structures
      • Sec. 6.7.1. In General
      • Sec. 6.7.2. Accessory Structures
      • Sec. 6.7.3. Additional Standards for Specific Accessory Uses
    • Article 6.8. Temporary Uses
      • Sec. 6.8.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 6.8.2. Temporary Use Permit Required
  • CHAPTER 7. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    • Article 7.1. Parking
      • Sec. 7.1.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.1.2. Required Parking
      • Sec. 7.1.3. Specialized Vehicle Parking Requirements
      • Sec. 7.1.4. Vehicle Parking Mitigation
      • Sec. 7.1.5. Additional Vehicle Parking Provisions
      • Sec. 7.1.6. Vehicle Parking Location and Layout
      • Sec. 7.1.7. Vehicle Parking Lot Landscaping
      • Sec. 7.1.8. Vehicle Loading Areas
      • Sec. 7.1.9. Parking Surface Standards
    • Article 7.2. Landscaping and Screening
      • Sec. 7.2.1. Intent
      • Sec. 7.2.2. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.2.3. Design Alternate Findings
      • Sec. 7.2.4. Protective Yards
      • Sec. 7.2.5. Screening
      • Sec. 7.2.6. Stormwater Retention Ponds & Detention Basins
      • Sec. 7.2.7. Design and Installation
      • Sec. 7.2.8. Walls and Fences
      • Sec. 7.2.9. Construction Safety Barrier Fences
    • Article 7.3. Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.3.2. Signs Allowed by District
      • Sec. 7.3.3. Additional Sign Types
      • Sec. 7.3.4. Wall Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.5. Projecting Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.6. Awning, Gallery, Marquee Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.7. Window Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.8. Low Profile Ground Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.9. Medium Profile Ground Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.10. High Profile Ground Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.11. Tract Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.12. A-Frame Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.13. Special Sign Types
      • Sec. 7.3.14. Off-Premise Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.15. Prohibited Signs
      • Sec. 7.3.16. General Sign Regulations
      • Sec. 7.3.17. Nonconforming Signs
    • Article 7.4. Site Lighting
      • Sec. 7.4.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.4.2. Light Level Measuring
      • Sec. 7.4.3. Prohibited Sources
      • Sec. 7.4.4. Design and Installation Requirements
      • Sec. 7.4.5. Parking and Pedestrian Areas
      • Sec. 7.4.6. Flood Lights and Flood Lamps
      • Sec. 7.4.7. Vehicular Canopies
      • Sec. 7.4.8. Outdoor Recreation Fields and Performance Areas
      • Sec. 7.4.9. Signs
      • Sec. 7.4.10. Building and Security Lighting
      • Sec. 7.4.11. Parking Structures
      • Sec. 7.4.12. Design Alternate Findings
    • Article 7.5. Outdoor Display and Storage
      • Sec. 7.5.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 7.5.2. Outdoor Display
      • Sec. 7.5.3. Outdoor Storage
  • CHAPTER 8. SUBDIVISION & SITE PLAN STANDARDS
    • Article 8.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 8.1.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 8.1.2. Phasing
      • Sec. 8.1.3. Construction Surety
      • Sec. 8.1.4. Warranty
      • Sec. 8.1.5. Acceptance
      • Sec. 8.1.6. Reservation of Public Land
      • Sec. 8.1.7. Easements
      • Sec. 8.1.8. Names and Numbering
      • Sec. 8.1.9. Subdivision Monuments
      • Sec. 8.1.10. Fee in Lieu
    • Article 8.2. Infrastructure Sufficiency
      • Sec. 8.2.1. In General
      • Sec. 8.2.2. Streets
      • Sec. 8.2.3. Water Supply
      • Sec. 8.2.4. Wastewater Disposal
      • Sec. 8.2.5. Fire Suppression
      • Sec. 8.2.6. Stormwater
      • Sec. 8.2.7. Transit Infrastructure
    • Article 8.3. Blocks, Lots, Access
      • Sec. 8.3.1. Intent
      • Sec. 8.3.2. Blocks
      • Sec. 8.3.3. Lots
      • Sec. 8.3.4. Subdivision Access
      • Sec. 8.3.5. Site Access
      • Sec. 8.3.6. Design Alternates Relating to Blocks, Lots and Access
    • Article 8.4. New and Existing Streets
      • Sec. 8.4.1. General Provisions
    • Article 8.5. Street Cross Sections
      • Sec. 8.5.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 8.5.2. Street Types
      • Sec. 8.5.3. Sensitive Area Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.4. Local Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.5. Mixed Use Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.6. Major Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.7. Industrial and Service Streets
      • Sec. 8.5.8. Private Accessways
      • Sec. 8.5.9. Streetscape Types
    • Article 8.6. Reimbursements
      • Sec. 8.6.1. Greenways
      • Sec. 8.6.2. Minor Utility Lines
      • Sec. 8.6.3. Streets
      • Sec. 8.6.4. Expiration of Reimbursement
      • Sec. 8.6.5. Stormwater Infrastructure
    • Article 8.7. Utilities
      • Sec. 8.7.1. Water Supply
      • Sec. 8.7.2. Sewage Disposal
      • Sec. 8.7.3. Public Water and Sewer Stubs
      • Sec. 8.7.4. Underground Utilities
    • Article 8.8. Surface Water Drainage
      • Sec. 8.8.1. Connection to Sanitary Sewer Prohibited
      • Sec. 8.8.2. Piping of Watercourses
      • Sec. 8.8.3. Stormwater Control Plans
    • Article 8.9. Facility Fees
      • Sec. 8.9.1. Facility Fees Imposed on New Construction
      • Sec. 8.9.2. Facility Fee Exceptions
      • Sec. 8.9.3. Computation of Fees
      • Sec. 8.9.4. Funds Collected
      • Sec. 8.9.5. Penalties
    • Article 8.10. Enforcement
      • Sec. 8.10.1. Violations and Violators
      • Sec. 8.10.2. Remedies and Penalties
    • Article 8.11. Transit Infrastructure
      • Sec. 8.11.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 8.11.2. Requirement Thresholds
      • Sec. 8.11.3. Determining the Required Transit Infrastructure
      • Sec. 8.11.4. Determining the Location of the Required Transit Stop
      • Sec. 8.11.5. Fees In Lieu of Construction
  • CHAPTER 9. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
    • Article 9.1. Tree Conservation
      • Sec. 9.1.1. Intent
      • Sec. 9.1.2. Applicability
      • Sec. 9.1.3. Tree Conservation Required
      • Sec. 9.1.4. Tree Conservation Area Allocation
      • Sec. 9.1.5. Documentation of Tree Conservation Areas
      • Sec. 9.1.6. Permitted Tree Disturbing Activities
      • Sec. 9.1.7. Penalties
      • Sec. 9.1.8. Restoration
      • Sec. 9.1.9. Watershed Protection Overlay Districts
      • Sec. 9.1.10. Lots Without Recorded Tree Conservation Areas
    • Article 9.2. Stormwater Management
      • Sec. 9.2.1. General Provisions
      • Sec. 9.2.2. Active Stormwater Control Measures
      • Sec. 9.2.3. Watercourse Buffers
      • Sec. 9.2.4. Inspections
      • Sec. 9.2.5. Enforcement
      • Sec. 9.2.6. Variances and Appeals
    • Article 9.3. Special Flood Hazard Area Regulations
      • Sec. 9.3.1. General Purpose and Intent
      • Sec. 9.3.2. Applicability
      • Sec. 9.3.3. Special Flood Hazard Areas
      • Sec. 9.3.4. Rules for Interpretation of SFHA Boundaries
      • Sec. 9.3.5. Flood Hazard Reduction Standards
      • Sec. 9.3.6. FEMA Designated SFHA Standards
      • Sec. 9.3.7. SFHA Based on Drainage Basin Study, Flood Study, and Flood Hazard Soils Standards
      • Sec. 9.3.8. Streets Crossing Watercourses
      • Sec. 9.3.9. Streets in Special Flood Hazard Areas
      • Sec. 9.3.10. Warning & Disclaimer of Liability
      • Sec. 9.3.11. Sec. Permit and Inspection Procedures
      • Sec. 9.3.12. Penalties
      • Sec. 9.3.13. Stop Work Orders
      • Sec. 9.3.14. Variances and Appeals
    • Article 9.4. Erosion & Sedimentation Control
      • Sec. 9.4.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 9.4.2. Stormwater Design Manual Incorporated
      • Sec. 9.4.3. Objectives
      • Sec. 9.4.4. Standards for Land-Disturbing Activity
      • Sec. 9.4.5. Maintenance
      • Sec. 9.4.6. Land Disturbing Grading Permit & Control Plans Required
      • Sec. 9.4.7. Additional Measures
      • Sec. 9.4.8. Appeals
      • Sec. 9.4.9. Compliance with Plan Requirements
      • Sec. 9.4.10. Inspections
      • Sec. 9.4.11. Enforcement
      • Sec. 9.4.12. Revisions
    • Article 9.5. Watershed Protection Areas
      • Sec. 9.5.1. Urban Watershed Protection Overlay District (-UWPOD)
      • Sec. 9.5.2. Falls Watershed Protection Overlay District (-FWPOD)
      • Sec. 9.5.3. Swift Creek Watershed Protection Overlay District (-SWPOD)
      • Sec. 9.5.4. Inspections
      • Sec. 9.5.5. Enforcement
  • CHAPTER 10. ADMINISTRATION
    • Article 10.1. Review Bodies
      • Sec. 10.1.1. City Council
      • Sec. 10.1.2. Planning Commission
      • Sec. 10.1.3. Board of Adjustment
      • Sec. 10.1.4. Historic Development Commission
      • Sec. 10.1.5. Design Review Commission
      • Sec. 10.1.6. Open Meeting Requirements
      • Sec. 10.1.7. Planning Director and Development Services Director
      • Sec. 10.1.8. Summary of Review Authority
      • Sec. 10.1.9. Conflicts of Interest
    • Article 10.2. Review Procedures
      • Sec. 10.2.1. Common Review Procedures
      • Sec. 10.2.2. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
      • Sec. 10.2.3. UDO Text Changes
      • Sec. 10.2.4. Rezoning
      • Sec. 10.2.5. Subdivision Review
      • Sec. 10.2.6. Non-Subdivision Final Plat and Recorded Instruments
      • Sec. 10.2.7. Miscellaneous Zoning Permits
      • Sec. 10.2.8. Site Plan Review
      • Sec. 10.2.9. Special Use Permit
      • Sec. 10.2.10. Variance
      • Sec. 10.2.11. Appeal of an Administrative Decision
      • Sec. 10.2.12. Common Signage Plan
      • Sec. 10.2.13. Temporary Use Permit
      • Sec. 10.2.14. Written Interpretation
      • Sec. 10.2.15. Certificate of Appropriateness
      • Sec. 10.2.16. Historic Landmark Designation
      • Sec. 10.2.17. Design Alternate
      • Sec. 10.2.18. Vested Rights
      • Sec. 10.2.19. Streetscape Plan
      • Sec. 10.2.20. Development Agreements
      • Sec. 10.2.21. Custom Signage Plan
    • Article 10.3. Nonconformities
      • Sec. 10.3.1. In General
      • Sec. 10.3.2. Nonconforming Uses
      • Sec. 10.3.3. Nonconforming Principal Structures
      • Sec. 10.3.4. Nonconforming Site Elements
      • Sec. 10.3.5. Nonconforming Lots of Record
      • Sec. 10.3.6. Special Use Permits for Nonconformities
    • Article 10.4. Enforcement
      • Sec. 10.4.1. Violations and Violators
      • Sec. 10.4.2. Civil Penalty
      • Sec. 10.4.3. Administrative Fee
  • CHAPTER 11. BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
    • Article 11.1. Adoption of Codes by Reference
      • Sec. 11.1.1. Scope of Chapter and Codes
      • Sec. 11.1.2. Jurisdiction of Chapter and Codes
      • Sec. 11.1.3. Technical Codes
      • Sec. 11.1.4. Compliance With Codes
      • Sec. 11.1.5. Copies of Codes Filed With City Clerk
    • Article 11.2. Development Services Department
      • Sec. 11.2.1. Functions and Duties
      • Sec. 11.2.2. Inspection Procedure
      • Sec. 11.2.3. Oversight Not to Legalize Violation
      • Sec. 11.2.4. Administrative Liability
      • Sec. 11.2.5. City Liability
    • Article 11.3. Examining Boards & Licensing
      • Sec. 11.3.1. Registration of Contractors
      • Sec. 11.3.2. Electrical
    • Article 11.4. Enforcement Provisions
      • Sec. 11.4.1. Permit Requirements
      • Sec. 11.4.2. Application for Permit
      • Sec. 11.4.3. Plans and Specifications
      • Sec. 11.4.4. Limitations on Issuance of Permits
      • Sec. 11.4.5. Reserved for Future Use
      • Sec. 11.4.6. Limitation on Issuance of Permits for Construction in Floodprone Areas
      • Sec. 11.4.7. Issuance of Permit
      • Sec. 11.4.8. Permit Fees
      • Sec. 11.4.9. Violations
      • Sec. 11.4.10. Civil Penalty
    • Article 11.5. Unsafe Buildings
      • Sec. 11.5.1. Short Title
      • Sec. 11.5.2. Buildings and Structures Declared Unsafe; Notice Affixed
      • Sec. 11.5.3. Designation of Community Development Target Area
      • Sec. 11.5.4. Emergency Cases
      • Sec. 11.5.5. Notice and Hearing; Order to Take Corrective Action
      • Sec. 11.5.6. Appeal; Finality of Order if Not Appealed
      • Sec. 11.5.7. Administrative Liability
      • Sec. 11.5.8. Unlawful to Disregard Notices or Orders
      • Sec. 11.5.9. Enforcement
      • Sec. 11.5.10. Alternate Remedies
      • Sec. 11.5.11. Lis Pendens
      • Sec. 11.5.12. Administrative Fee and Costs
    • Article 11.6. Housing Code
      • Sec. 11.6.1. Preamble; Definitions
      • Sec. 11.6.2. Conflict With Other Provisions
      • Sec. 11.6.3. Minimum Standards for Basic Equipment and Facilities
      • Sec. 11.6.4. Responsibilities of Persons
      • Sec. 11.6.5. Powers of Department
      • Sec. 11.6.6. Inspections
      • Sec. 11.6.7. Abatement; Hearing on Charges; Filing; Petition and Charges; Investigation; Time and Conduct of Hearing
      • Sec. 11.6.8. Service of Order, Contents
      • Sec. 11.6.9. Methods of Service
      • Sec. 11.6.10. Lis Pendens
      • Sec. 11.6.11. Board of Adjustment to Hear Appeals
      • Sec. 11.6.12. Placarding Premises
      • Sec. 11.6.13. Approval by Governing Body of Removal or Demolition of Dwelling
      • Sec. 11.6.14. Lien On Premises for Costs; Sale of Materials, etc.
      • Sec. 11.6.15. Alternate Remedies
      • Sec. 11.6.16. Penalty
      • Sec. 11.6.17. Administrative Fee
    • Article 11.7. Manufactured Homes
      • Sec. 11.7.1. Inspection of Manufactured Homes Certificate Required
      • Sec. 11.7.2. Permit Requirements in Special Flood Hazard Areas
    • Article 11.8. Demolition by Neglect of Historic Landmarks and Structures Within Historic Overlay Districts
      • Sec. 11.8.1. Applicability
      • Sec. 11.8.2. Petition and Action
      • Sec. 11.8.3. Safeguards from Undue Economic Hardship
      • Sec. 11.8.4. Appeals
      • Sec. 11.8.5. Standards
    • Article 11.9. Nonresidential Building or Structure Code
      • Sec. 11.9.1. Title
      • Sec. 11.9.2. Purpose
      • Sec. 11.9.3. Definitions
      • Sec. 11.9.4. Applicability and Compliance
      • Sec. 11.9.5. Maintenance Standards for Nonresidential Buildings and Structures
      • Sec. 11.9.6. Duties and Powers of Code Enforcement Coordinator or Officer
      • Sec. 11.9.7. Inspections
      • Sec. 11.9.8. Procedure for Enforcement
      • Sec. 11.9.9. Limitations on Orders and Ordinances—Historic Landmark or Historic District
      • Sec. 11.9.10. Limitations on Orders and Ordinances—Vacant Manufacturing Facility or Vacant Industrial Warehouse
      • Sec. 11.9.11. Vacated and Closed Nonresidential Buildings or Structures
      • Sec. 11.9.12. Methods of Service of Complaints and Orders
      • Sec. 11.9.13. In Rem Action by The Code Enforcement Coordinator or Officer
      • Sec. 11.9.14. Costs, a Lien on Premises
      • Sec. 11.9.15. Ejectment
      • Sec. 11.9.16. Filing of Ordinances
      • Sec. 11.9.17. Alternative Remedies
      • Sec. 11.9.18. Board of Adjustment to Hear Appeals
      • Sec. 11.9.19. Temporary Injunction Remedy for Aggrieved Person
      • Sec. 11.9.20. Conflict With Other Provisions
      • Sec. 11.9.21. Violations; Penalty
  • CHAPTER 12. DEFINITIONS
    • Article 12.1. General
      • Sec. 12.1.1. General Meaning of Words and Terms
      • Sec. 12.1.2. Graphics, Illustrations, Photographs & Flowcharts
      • Sec. 12.1.3. Abbreviations
    • Article 12.2. Defined Terms
      • a
      • b
      • c
      • d
      • e
      • f
      • g
      • h
      • i
      • l
      • m
      • n
      • o
      • p
      • q
      • r
      • s
      • t
      • u
      • v
      • w
      • z
      • Housing Code Definitions
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