160D amendments_CC Resolution.attachementsHARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
HARNETT COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted the UDO on October 17, 2011 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 UDO 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 article of the UDO 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 Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance shall be amended, per the new requirements
of Chapter 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes which consolidates current city- and county-enabling statutes for development regulations, to read as indicated in the following
“Attachments”.
“Attachment” is filed with the Unified Development Ordinance in the Clerk to the Board’s Office.
Duly adopted this 16th day of November 2020 and effective upon adoption.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Mark B. Johnson., Chairman
ATTEST:
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Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
Article XIV. Definitions & Certifications
General Definitions & Acronyms
General Definitions
Building
Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
Dwelling
A building that contains one or two family dwelling units used, intended or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes. (See “Multifamily
Residential Development” and “Single Family Dwelling”)
Dwelling Unit
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Natural Resources Definitions & Acronyms
Natural Resources Definitions
Dwelling Unit
A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Article XIII. Enforcement & Penalties
Notifications
General
The Administrator shall notify the owner(s) of property and/or permittee(s) found to be in violation of this Ordinance in writing by personal delivery, electronic delivery, or first
class mail. Notifications may be provided by similar means to the occupant(s) of the property or person(s) undertaking an activity found to be in violation. The notice of violation
shall give a description of the violation and its location, the measures necessary to correct it, the possibility of civil penalties and judicial enforcement action, and notice of the
right to appeal. The notice shall also state the time period allowed, if any, to correct the violation. Time period for compliance may vary depending on the nature of the violation
Posted Notice of Violations
The Administrator may give notice by way of posting notice of the violation conspicuously on the property. The official providing the notice of violation shall certify to the local
government that the notice was provided and the certificate shall be deemed conclusive in the absence of fraud. The posting of the notice of violation is are considered County property
and removal of the posting shall be considered a criminal offense. Once the posting has been made, whether or not the posting has been removed, it shall be treated as official notice
of the violation.
Remedies
In order to ensure compliance with the provisions stated in this Ordinance, the Administrator may utilize the following remedies to prevent, correct, or abate a violation. In a situation
where a development approval is called to be revoked, the Administrator shall follow that same process as utilized for approval.
Article
Section
Sub-Section
Article I
General Provisions
Section 4.0
Authority
Article III
Development & Subdivision Review, Permitting & Approval Requirements
Section 2.0
Permit Requirements
2.3 Certificate of Occupancy (CO) & Building Permits
Article III
Development & Subdivision Review, Permitting & Approval Requirements
Section 8.0
Subdivision Review Procedures
8.1 Purpose
Article III
Development & Subdivision Review, Permitting & Approval Requirements
Section 10.0
Vested Rights
10.2 Purpose
10.3 Approval Procedures & Authority
10.4 Duration
Article IV
Zoning & Overlay Districts
Section 13.0
Military Corridor Overlay District - MCO
13.4 Required Review
Article V
Use Regulations
Section 11.0
Other Uses
11.2.5 Permit (Level II)
Article VI
General Development Standards
Section 8.0
Development Agreements
8.1 Public Hearing
8.2 Contents of Development Agreement
8.4 Periodic Review
Article X
Natural Resources
Section 3.0
Flood Damage Prevention
3.1.1 Statutory Authorization
Article XI
Administration & Boards
Section 3.0
Planning Board
3.1 Establishment & Procedure of Planning Board
Article XI
Administration & Boards
Section 5.0
Board of Adjustment
5.1 Establishment & Procedure of the Board of Adjustment
Article XII
Amendments, Hearing Procedures, Appeals & Variances
Section 2.0
Amendments
2.1.4 Action by the Board of County Commissioners
Article XIII
Enforcement & Penalties
Section 2.0
Authority
Article XIV
Definitions & Certifications
Section 1.0
General Guidelines
1.2 Meaning of Common Words
Article XIV
Definitions & Certifications
Section 2.0
General Definitions & Acronyms
2.2 General Definitions
Site Plan (Site Specific Development Plan)
Article XIV
Definitions & Certifications
Section 5.0
Natural Resources Definitions & Acronyms
5.2 Natural Resources Definitions
Development, Existing Water Supply Watershed
Article
Section
Sub-Section
Article III
Development & Subdivision Review, Permitting & Approval Requirements
Section 2.7
Communications Tower Permit
2.7.3 Permit (Level III)
2.7.4 Permit (Level IV)