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Unified Development Ordinance
Table of Contents

SECTION 1: PROVISIONS OF COMMON APPLICABILITY

1.01 Title

1.02 Authority

1.03 Purpose

1.04 Effective Date

1.05 Repealer

1.06 Severability

1.07 Eminent Domain

1.08 Interpretation

1.09 Jurisdiction

1.10 Subdivision of Land

1.11 Scope and Application of UDO

1.12 Private Provisions

1.13 Determination of Land Uses Not Listed in this Unified Development Ordinance

1.14 Saving Provision for Pending Enforcement Actions

1.15 Transition Rules

  1. Site Plan Review / Zoning Permits
  2. Zoning Map Amendments
  3. Conditional Use Permits, Variances
  4. Special Use Permits
  5. Preliminary Plans, Final Plats, or Resubdivisions of Land
  6. Existing Special Use Permits
  7. Existing PUD Master Plans

1.16 UDO Amendments

1.17 Compliance Required for Use and Development of Real Property

1.18 Exemptions for Transportation, Communications and Utility Lines

1.19 State Land in an Overlay District

1.20 Zoning Districts and Zoning Maps

  1. Establishment of Districts
  2. Order of Districts
  3. Official Zoning Map
  4. Identification of Zoning Map
  5. Official Zoning Map Changes
  6. Retention and Preservation of Record
  7. Interpretation of the Official Zoning Map
  8. Zoning of Newly Annexed Land or Land Added to the Town of Holly Springs' Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction
  9. Limitation of Permitted Uses in the LB – Local Business District

1.21 Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Buildings, Structures or Signs

  1. Intent
  2. Incompatibility of Legally Established Nonconforming Uses
  3. Avoidance of Undue Hardship
  4. Legally Established Nonconforming Lots of Record
  5. Legally Established Nonconforming Buildings or Structures (Excluding Signs)
  6. Legally Established Nonconforming Uses of Land
  7. Discontinuation of Legally Established Nonconforming Uses of Land
  8. Legally Established Nonconforming Uses Within Legally Established Nonconforming Buildings or Structures
  9. Repairs and Maintenance of Legally Established Nonconforming Buildings or Structures (Excluding Signs)
  10. Legally Established Nonconforming Signs
  11. Legally Established Nonconforming Trash Containers
  12. Determination of Reported Tax Value or Replacement Costs

1.22 Sight Distance Requirements

SECTION 2: GENERAL USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS – RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

2.01 R-30 Residential District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Development Incentives

2.02 R-20 Residential District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Development Incentives

2.03 R-15 Residential District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Development Incentives

2.04 R-10 Residential District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Development Incentives

2.05 R-8 Residential District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Development Incentives

2.06 R-MF-8 Multifamily Residential District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review

2.07 R-MF-15 High-Density Multifamily Residential District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Design Features
  4. Architectural and Site Design Review

2.08 General Regulations for Residential Districts

  1. Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
  2. Temporary Uses, Buildings and Structures
  3. Home Occupations
  4. Performance Standards
  5. Zoning Violations in Residential Districts
  6. Additional Development Standards
  7. Requirements and Services for Private Streets, Private Alleys, Interior Access Driveways, and Interior Access Drives
  8. Maintenance of Buffer Areas
  9. Appearance and Dimensional Criteria for Manufactured Homes
  10. Additional Regulations for Accessory Dwellings

2.09 Development Incentives for Residential Districts

  1. General Procedures
  2. Minimum Development Requirements
  3. Development Incentives in R-30, R-20, R-15, R-10 and R-8 Districts
  4. Requirements and Services for Private Streets, Private Alleys, Interior Access Driveways and Interior Access Drives

SECTION 3: GENERAL USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS – COMMERCIAL / MIXED-USE DISTRICTS

3.01 Reserved for Future Use [Amended Ordinance #04-11, Amended Suppliement #2]

3.02 LB Local Business District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review

3.03 TV Town Village District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review
  4. Waiver of Architectural and Site Design Requirements

3.04 OR Office, Research & Development Park District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review

3.05 CB Community Business District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review

3.06 GB General Business District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review

3.07 General Regulations for Commercial / Mixed-Use Districts

  1. Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
    1. Permitted Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
    2. Development Standards for Accessory Uses, Building or Structures in All Commercial / Mixed Use Districts
    3. Additional Development Standards for Accessory Uses, Buildings or Structures in any Commercial / Mixed Use District
  2. Temporary Uses, Buildings or Structures
    1. Permits Required
    2. Permitted Temporary Uses, Buildings and Structures
    3. Duration
    4. Compliance with Development Standards
    5. Cessation of Use
    6. Additional Regulations for Temporary Seasonal Retail Sales Uses
  3. Home Occupations
  4. Performance Standards
    1. Vibration
    2. Pollutants or Contaminants
    3. Odor
    4. Noise
    5. Heat
    6. Glare
    7. Waste
  5. Zoning Violations in Commercial / Mixed Use Districts
  6. Additional Development Standards
    1. Additional Front Setback Provisions
    2. Setback Regulations for Laterally-Supported Extensions
    3. Setback Regulations for Activity Node Features
  7. Requirements for Private Streets, Interior Access Driveways and Interior Access Drives
  8. Maintenance of Buffer Areas

3.08 Architectural and Site Design Requirements

  1. General Architectural and Site Design Requirements
  2. Gateway Corridor and Residential Gateway Architectural and Site Design Requirements
  3. Waiver of Architectural and Site Design Requirements

SECTION 4: GENERAL USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS – INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

4.01 WD Warehouse / Distribution District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review

4.02 LI Light Industrial District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review

4.03 GI General Industrial District

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Architectural and Site Design Review

4.04 General Regulations for Industrial Districts

  1. Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
    1. Permitted Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
    2. Development Standards for Accessory Uses, Building or Structures in All Industrial Districts
    3. Additional Development Standards for Accessory Uses, Buildings or Structures in any Industrial District
  2. Temporary Uses, Buildings or Structures
    1. Permits Required
    2. Permitted Temporary Uses, Buildings and Structures
    3. Duration
    4. Compliance with Development Standards
    5. Cessation of Use
  3. Performance Standards
    1. Vibration
    2. Pollutants or Contaminants
    3. Odor
    4. Noise
    5. Heat
    6. Glare
    7. Waste
  4. Zoning Violations in Industrial Districts
  5. Additional Development Standards
    1. Additional Front Setback Provisions
    2. Setback Regulations for Laterally-Supported Extensions
    3. Requirements for Private Streets, Interior Access Driveways and Interior Access Drives
    4. Maintenance of Buffer Area

4.05 Architectural and Site Design Requirements

  1. General Architectural and Site Design Requirements
  2. Gateway Corridor Architectural and Site Design Requirements
  3. Waiver of Architectural and Site Design Requirements

SECTION 5: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT GENERAL USE DISTRICT

5.01 Purpose and Intent

5.02 Permitted Uses, Development Standards and Minimum Requirements

  1. Permitted Uses
  2. Development Standards
  3. Minimum Requirements

5.03 Procedure for Approval of a Planned Unit Development

  1. Pre-Application Concept Plan Review
  2. Filing Petition for Zoning Map Change and PUD Master Plan
  3. Review Procedures and Recommendation by the Planning Board
  4. Preliminary Plan Approval
  5. Architectural and Site Design Review
  6. Effect of PUD District and PUD Master Plan
  7. Retention of PUD Master Plan

5.04 Modification of PUD Master Plan

  1. Procedure for Modification of PUD Master Plan
  2. Minor Modifications to a PUD Master Plan Which May Be Approved by the Director
  3. Disapproval of Modifications to a PUD Master Plan by the Director
  4. Appeal of Director's Determination

5.05 Phasing of Development

5.06 Dedication and Maintenance of Common Open Space

  1. Dedication of Common Open Space
  2. Maintenance of Common Open Space

5.07 Approvals Prior to Construction

  1. Approvals Required
  2. Timeline for Obtaining Approvals
  3. Expiration of PUD Master Plan and Subdivision Approval
  4. Extensions of Time

SECTION 6: ADDITIONAL GENERAL USE DISTRICTS & OVERLAY DISTRICTS

Reserved for Future Use

SECTION 7: SPECIAL REGULATIONS

7.01 Landscape Regulations

  1. Required Landscaping / Landscaping Areas
  2. Types of Landscape Screening
  3. Calculation of Plant Unit Values
  4. Landscaping of Required Front, Side and Rear Yards and Required Front, Side and Rear Bufferyards in All Districts
  5. Foundation Landscaping in Multifamily Districts, Commercial / Mixed Use Districts and Industrial Districts
  6. Interior Parking Area Landscaping in Multifamily Districts, Commercial / Mixed Use Districts and Industrial Districts
  7. Parking Area Screening in Multifamily Districts, Commercial / Mixed Use Districts and Industrial Districts
  8. Credit for Preservation of Existing Trees and Vegetation
  9. Fence, Wall or Berm
  10. Live Vegetation / Ground Cover / Species Selection Within Required Landscaping
  11. Landscape Plan Requirements
  12. Installation of Landscaping
  13. Maintenance of Landscaping
  14. Alternate Landscape Plan Approval

7.02 Lighting Standards

  1. General Requirements
  2. Special Regulations
  3. Exempt Lights
  4. Temporary Lights
  5. Prohibited Lights

7.03 Sign Regulations

  1. Master Sign Plan
  2. Sign Zones
  3. Prohibited Signs
  4. Signs in Residential Districts (R-30, R-20, R-15, R-10, R-8, R-MF-8 or R-MF-15 District)
  5. Signs in Commercial / Mixed Use Districts and Industrial Districts (Except for the LB-Local Business District When Along a Residential Gateway and Except for All Signs in the TV-Town Village District) [Amended Ordinance #04-11, Amended Supplement #2]
  6. Signs in the LB-Local Business District When Along a Residential Gateway and All Signs in the TV - Town Village District [Amended Ordinance #04-11, Amended Supplement #2]
  7. General Sign Regulations
  8. Waiver of Sign Regulations

7.04 Off-Street Parking Regulations

  1. Parking for Buildings, Structures or Uses
  2. Existing Parking Areas
  3. Location of Parking Areas
  4. Design and Construction of Off-Street Parking Areas
  5. Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces
  6. Required Parking for the Disabled

7.05 Off-Street Loading Regulations

  1. Loading for Buildings, Structures or Uses
  2. Design and Construction of Loading Areas
  3. Location of Off-Street Loading Spaces
  4. Use of Required Loading Area
  5. Surface of Loading Areas
  6. Minimum Number of Off-Street Loading Spaces

7.06 Lot Design and Public Place Reservation

  1. General Requirements
  2. Lots
  3. Greenways
  4. Buffer Areas
  5. School Sites
  6. Recreational Facilities and Open Space

7.07 Street Design and Right-of-Way Reservation

  1. General Requirements
  2. Street Design
  3. Sidewalks

7.08 Utility Design and Reservation

  1. General Requirements
  2. Utilities
  3. Drainage Utilities
  4. Water Utilities
  5. Sanitary Sewer Utilities

7.09 Pedestrian Circulation and Vehicular Area Design

  1. Single Family Residential Districts
  2. Multifamily, Commercial / Mixed Use Districts and Industrial Districts
  3. Waiver of Pedestrian Circulation and Vehicular Area Design Requirements

7.10 Open Space Regulations

  1. Types of Open Space
  2. Access to Open Space
  3. Dedication and Maintenance of Open Space

7.11 Forestry Activity, Timbering Operations and Site Clearing

  1. Permit Required
  2. Exempted Forestry Activity
  3. Standards for Site Clearing
  4. Re-vegetation Required

SECTION 8: REGULATIONS FOR UNCOMMON USES

8.01 Special Regulations for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities

  1. Intent and Policy
  2. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Requirements
  3. Siting Hierarchy of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
  4. Development Standards
  5. Abandonment and Removal of Telecommunication Towers, Antenna Arrays, Associated Equipment and Buildings
  6. Limitations on Special Exceptions

8.02 Special Regulations for Family Care Homes

8.03 Special Regulations for Adult Establishments

  1. Definitions
  2. Special Regulations for Adult Establishments
  3. Measurement of Distances
  4. Exterior Display
  5. Findings Required for Grant of Special Exception
  6. Continuation of Nonconforming Use

SECTION 9: ADMINISTRATION AND DECISION MAKING BODIES

9.01 Board of Commissioners of the Town of Holly Springs

9.02 Town of Holly Springs Planning Board

  1. Establishment
  2. Membership, Term and Vacancies
  3. Organization, Rules, Meetings and Records
  4. Compensation
  5. Duties and Powers
  6. Annual Report and Budget Request

9.03 Town of Holly Springs Board of Adjustment

  1. Establishment
  2. Membership, Qualifications and Terms
  3. Duties and Powers

9.04 Staff Agencies

  1. Establishment
  2. Administration of Planning and Zoning Authority
  3. Duties and Powers of the Director
  4. Technical Review Committee
  5. Review Officer
  6. Staff

9.05 UDO Permit and Development Petition Requirements and Procedures

  1. Required UDO Permits and Development Petitions
  2. Platting, Project Construction Drawing Approval, Recombination and Vacation Procedures
  3. UDO Permits
  4. Development Plan Approvals for Architectural and Site Design Review or Development Incentives
  5. Compliance With Other Laws, Ordinances, Rules or Regulations
  6. Certificate of UDO Compliance

9.06 Fees

9.07 Conditional Use Districts and Conditional Use Permits

  1. Establishment of Conditional Use District
  2. Record of Conditional Use District
  3. Approval of a Conditional Use District
  4. Conditional Use Permits
  5. Recording of Conditional Use Permits
  6. Duration of Conditional Use District and Conditional Use Permit
  7. Modification or Termination of Conditional Use District and Conditional Use Permit
  8. Enforcement
  9. Limitation of Conditional Use District Request

9.08 Zoning Vested Rights Provisions

  1. Purpose
  2. Establishment of Zoning Vested Rights
  3. Approval Procedures and Approval Authority
  4. Duration
  5. Termination
  6. Voluntary Annexation
  7. Limitations
  8. Repealer

9.09 Decision Matrix

  1. Decision Determination
  2. Decision Matrix

9.10 Special Exception Uses

  1. Uses Permitted by Special Exception Use Approval

SECTION 10: ENFORCEMENT

10.01 Authority

10.02 Alleged Violations

10.03 Responsibility for Violations

10.04 Inspection of Property - Right of Entry

10.05 Stop-Work Order

10.06 Violations

10.07 Remedies or Penalties for Violation

SECTION 11: DEFINITIONS

11.01 Interpretation of Terms or Words

11.02 Definitions

EXHIBITS

Exhibit A Conditional Use Permit

Exhibit B Commercial / Mixed Use & Industrial District - Perimeter Yard Reduction Option - Plat or Other Legally Binding Instrument Language

  

 

 
   

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