10/18/04 Zoning Text Amendment Art VIII Sec 1.0-3.6HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HARNETT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted a Zoning Ordinance on July 18, 1988
and June 5, 2000 for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the county residents;
and
WHEREAS, this ordinance was adopted under authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of
North Carolina, particularly G.S. 153A -340; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance contains provisions for amending said ordinance and those provisions
have been followed; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Planning Board has reviewed the amendment to Article VIII of the Zoning
Ordinance and recommends the adoption of the following amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT
COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA that Article VIII, Section 1.0 -3.6 of the Zoning Ordinance be amended by
deleting and replacing the text as follows:
Article VIII Parking and Off - Street Loading Requirements
Section 1.0 O -Street Parkine Re uirements
There shall be provided at the time of the erection of any building, or at the time any principle building
is enlarged or increased in capacity by adding dwelling units, guests rooms, seats, or floor area; or before
conversion from one type of use or occupancy to another, permanent off - street parking space in the amount
specified by this section, together with adequate driveway and maneuvering space. Such parking space may be
provided in a parking garage or properly graded open space.
11 Certification of Minimum ParkinP Requirements
Each application for a land use permit to the Zoning Administrator as provided for in this
Ordinance shall include information as to the location and dimensions of off - street parking and
loading space and the means of ingress and egress to such space. This information shall be of
sufficient detail to enable the Zoning Administrator to determine whether or not the
requirements of this section are met.
1.2 Combination of Required Parking Spaces
The required parking space for any number of separate uses may be combined in one lot, but
the required space assigned to one use may not be assigned to another use, except that one -half
of the parking space required for churches, theaters, or assembly halls whose peak attendance
will be at night or on Saturdays and Sundays may be assigned to a use which will be closed at
night and on Sundays.
1.3 Remote Parking SSpaces
If the off -street parking space required by this Ordinance cannot be reasonably provided on the
same lot on which the principal use is located, such space may be provided on any land within
reasonable walking distance of the main entrance to such principal use, provided such land is
in the same ownership as the principal use.
0 1.4 Li tin
Access ways, walkways, and parking areas shall be lighted adequately by lighting fixtures
which shall be so installed as to protect the street and neighboring properties from direct glare
or hazardous interference of any kind.
1:5 Safety Barriers
Curbs, walls, fences, wheel stop, or similar devices shall be located along the perimeter of
parking lots, garages, and storage areas, except at entrances and exits indicated on approved
parking plans. Such barriers shall be so designed and located as to prevent parked vehicles
from extending beyond property lines of parking lots and garages and to protect public right -
of -way and adjoining properties from damaging effects of surface drainage.
1.6 Parking _Areas Adjacent to Public Alleys
Where off -street parking facilities are located adjacent to a public alley, the width of such alley
may be counted as a portion of the required maneuvering and access area, but not as part of the
parking spaces required.
1.7 Improvements Design and Location Standards
All off -street parking, including exits, entrances, and maneuvering and parking areas shall:
a. Have access to a publicly dedicated street or alley
b. Be designed so that vehicles cannot overhang property lines, public rights of way, or
public sidewalks, or tend to bump against or damage any wall, vegetation or outer
obstruction.
c. Be permanently maintained by the owners
d. Be set back from the public rights of way, private street, and property zoned residential a
minimum of ten (10) feet.
e. Minimum dimensions for parking stall is eighteen (18) feet in length by nine (9) feet in
width.
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1.8 Parking Surface Areas
a. All parking surface areas that contain one of the following scenarios shall be graded and
surfaced with asphalt and /or concrete.
i. access drives with lanes for drive in windows or
ii. fifteen (15) or more parking spaces or
iii. that are used at least five days per week
b. Parking surface areas not permanently surfaced shall be graded and surfaced with crushed
stone, gravel, or other suitable material with a minimum of six inches and shall be
maintained in a dust free condition.
c. Parking area shall be properly maintained in good condition (free of potholes, etc.) and
parking space lines and or markings shall be kept clearly visible and distinct.
1.9 Minimum Parking Requirements
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Single Family and Two Family Dwelling
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Multi-Family
1 and 2 bedroom units
1.5
3 or more units
1.5 plus 1 for every unit over 2 units
Bed & Breakfast
1 per rented room plus 1 per employee
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Hospital
2 er bed
Group Care Facili
1 er 5 beds
Church
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School, Element & Middle
2 er classroom
School, Hi School
5 er classroom
'Colle e/Universi & Trade/Vocational
5 er classroom lus 1 er office
Da care
1 per employee plus 1 per 8 clients
Theaters & Coliseums
1 Der 4 seats
Public or Private Clubs & Community Centers
1 per 200 square feet
Libraries, Museum, & Art Gallery
1 net 300 square feet
Golf Course
4 Der hole
Recreation, Indoor /Outdoor
1 space per 4 persons that the facility is designed to
accommodate when fully utilized
Fraternity or Sorority house
1 per resident
Emergency Services
1 Der 350 square feet
Aviation Service
1 s ace er 300 uare, feet of "Is 3ace
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Hotel / Motel
1 per room plus 1 per 2 employees
General & Professional Office
1 Der 200 square feet
Bar, Nightclub, Taverns
1 Der 100 square feet
Vehicle Re air
5 per service ba y plus 1 per employee
Bowling Alley & Skating Rink
1 per every 3 persons facilities are designed to
accommodate
Restaurant
1 Der 4 seats
Retail Sales & Service
I e! 300 square feet
Convenience Store 1 er 300 s uare feet
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Section 2.0 Off-Street Loading Requirements
2.1 All uses and establishments commenced hereafter shall provide off - street loading space
sufficient to allow all loading and unloading of vehicles to take place entirely within the
property lines of the premises.
2.2 Loading berths shall have the following minimum dimensions: width - 12 feet; length - 55
feet; and height clearance - 15 feet.
2.3 Such berths shall be designed, along with the means of
egress and ingress to such berths, so as not to interfere with the free, normal movement of
vehicles and pedestrians on public right -of -way.
2.4 The minimum number of off -street loading berths to be provided by individual establishments
shall be according to the following schedule:
a. Retail and Service Establishment - One berth for every 20,000 square feet of gross floor
area; or portion thereof, however, two or more adjoining establishments with a total gross
floor area of less than specified herein shall be considered as one establishment provision.
b. Office Buildings Hotels and Other Institutional Uses - One berth for every 50,000 square
feet of gross floor area or portion thereof.
c. Industrial and Wholesale Establishments - One berth for every 10,000 square feet of gross
or area, or portion thereof, up to 30,000 square feet; one space for every 30,000 square
feet of gross floor area, or portion thereof in excess of the fast 30,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
2.5 The off -street loading space provided as required by this section shall be permanent space and
shall not be used for any other purpose.
2.6 A loading space requirement may be waived by the Board of Adjustment on application due to
a limited need for loading space based on the nature of the building.
Section 3.0 Landscape Requirements in Parking Area
3.1 Perimeter Screening
In addition to the Highway Corridor Overlay, Article VI, Section 8.0 and Buffer
requirements, Article IV, Section 8.0 the entire length of parking and vehicle
circulation areas located along the public right of way and / or private street shall
be screened using one of the following options.
a. Berm
i. 3:1 Max slope with a minimum crown width of two (2) feet
ii. Maintained at a minimum height of three (3) feet
iii. Maintained with a groundcover vegetation or grass for stabilization
iv. Supplemented with clusters of shrubs every 20 feet
b. Evergreen vegetation
i. Maintained at a minimum height of three (3) feet
ii. Minimum planting size is 18 inches in height
iii. Spaced so that a continuous vegetative screen is establish within three years
iv. A minimum of three (3) feet shall be maintained between the vegetation and
curb or wheel stop
3.4 Parking Facilities with 30 or more spaces, unless located on or within a structure,
shall be separated from the building and pedestrian walkways by a landscape
strip or permanent planter boxes at least five (5) feet in width.
a. The sum length of this landscape strip shall equal at least 50% of the length of
that side of the building or walk way.
b. Service and loading areas are exempt from these requirements
c. When parking abuts the landscape strip, the width must be expanded to six (6) feet.
d. Fifteen (15) shrubs per 100 linear feet must be planted in the landscaped strip and shall
be stabilized with ground cover
3.5 Vehicle Use Area Planting
a. All parking spaces shall be within Sixty (60) feet of a tree trunk
b. Medians and/ or islands planted with trees shall be at least 10' wide with a minimum
of 300 square feet of permeable soil
c. Tree shall be a minimum of three (3) inches in caliper at planting
d. Trees planted in compliance with these requirements shall have demonstrated
particular resistance to harsh growing conditions, diseases, and insects in this
particular region.
3.6 Maintenance
a. The owners of the property shall be responsible for the installation, preservation, and
maintenance of all plantings as required under this section.
b. Any dead, unhealthy, or missing vegetation, or vegetation disfigured by severe
pruning, shall be replaced in accordance with the standards of this section
Duly adopted this 18'" day of October, Two Thousand four and effective upon adoption.
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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Kay S. hard, Clerk To The Board
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