2010/10/18 RESOLUTION AMENDIND THE HARNETT CTY ZONING ORDINANCE Art VI, SEC 11.3HARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
HARNETT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted the Harnett County Zoning
Regulations on July 18, 1988; June 5, 2000, and June 15, 2009 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 the articles of
the Zoning Ordinance as listed below 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 VI "Zoning Districts and
Regulations", Section 11.3 "Use Regulations" of the Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to read
as indicated below:
Daycare Facilities: Adult Daycare, Childcare Facility, and In -Home Childcare
Daycare facilities shall comply with all State and federal laws that pertain to the health,
safety, and welfare of facility clients. In addition, all daycare facilities shall comply with
the following specific requirements as applicable:
A. Outdoor activity area(s) shall be enclosed by a security fence shall be located
outside of the front building setback as established by this Ordinance.
1. The fence or wall shall be made of any suitable and durable material that
is intended for a fence.
2. The fence or wall shall be designed so that a four inch (4 ") diameter
sphere cannot pass through any opening.
3. All gates and doors opening through such fence or wall shall have self -
closing and self - latching devices which keeps the gate or door closed at all
times; however, the door of any dwelling which furnishes part of the
enclosure need not be so equipped.
4. All outdoor play areas should have at least 75 square foot per child.
5. Parking areas shall not abut fenced play areas without provisions for
ballasts or curbing.
B. Commercial Childcare Facility
1. Outdoor activity area(s) shall be enclosed by a security fence at least five
(5) in height and shall be located outside of the front building setback as
established by this Ordinance.
C. In -Home Childcare
1. In no case shall any in -home childcare facility have more than that
maximum number of children allowable. Of that number, the following
requirements must be met:
a) No more than five (5) pre - school -age children shall be cared for.
b) No more than eight (8) school -age children shall be cared for.
2. Childcare provider must live in the residence full -time.
3. Outdoor activity area(s) shall be enclosed by a security fence at least four
(4) feet in height and shall be located outside of the front building setback
as established by this Ordinance.
Duly adopted this 18`h day of October, 2010 and effective upon adoption.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD
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