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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/10 Zoning Text Amendment Art VI Sec 11.1, 11.3 Art VIHarnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA - www.harnett.org A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 14ARNETT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted a Zoning Ordinance 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 Est Regulations ", Section 11.1 "Use Types & Regulations ", Section 11.3 "Use Regulations ", and Article XVI "Definitions" of the Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to read as indicated in "Attachment ". "Attachment" is filed with the Zoning Ordinance in the Clerk to the Board's Office Duly adopted this 15`s day of March, 2010 and effective upon adoption. ` .oF .0Mn Its I" moo. a 02,^ strong roots • new growth HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS to the Board p Timoth . McNeill, Chairman ATTACHMENT UPDATE the following table from Article VI Section 11.1 "Use Types & Regulations" as shown 1 I A Oq VO VO C K PARKING T w�J A Traditional Household Residential Single Family Dwellings (including modular p• P p p P 2 dwelling t homes) : _ _ _ per unit __ Com atibil' Devi n Develo rrent —P .fi - -- � - -- -- — P` P' P. _ P' 2 per dwelling unit — - -- — t Manufactured Home Parka (see Manufactured re C 2 per dwelling unit Home Park Ordinance ) Manufactured Homes on Individual parcel) C' P' UP * 2 per dwelling unit t Multi-Section Manufactured Homes (on P* 2per dwelling unit 1 individual reel C Multi-Family Residential _ _ Condominium Deveb manta P* C' 1.5 per bdrm + t per bdrm over 2 2 Duplex Develo ent C' C* 1.5 per bdrm + 1 per bdrm over 2 2 Mufti -family Dwelling (three (3) or more p* C* C* p• i.5 per harm « t per harm over 2 2 dwelling units on individualparcep -- -- ._ — Townhome Development P• _ C* C' 1.5 per bdrm+ t per bdrm over 2 2 Two-Family Dwelling (duplex on individual P P P 1.5 per bdrm + 1 per harm over z 1 ercel Nontraditional Residential (Sea PUD Article _ LIvelWark Develo ent C' Ae requires by proposed uses 3 Planned Unit Development non - residential _ C� C _C' As required by underlying use 3 _ Planned Unit Developments (residential a4or C C C: C As required by underlying use 3 _ residential mixed use _ Residential _Group Family Care Facilities P' P* P' P' t per 5 beds 2 _ _ Grou Care Fecili _ C• C" C. C" C' __ t per 5 beds 2 ' ACCE880RYU $ESAND'3TRUCTURE$ >,�y''t. Customary Home Occupations P P P I P t Educabon: Typically related accessory uses _ __ I (dormitories, stadiums, auditoriums, P P P see oat District Regulations museums etc...) i Religious Structures related accessory uses (Rectories, Parsonages, Manses, Parish C C P P P P P P 2 Houses Cemeteries Mausoleums, etc ) 1 Swimming Pools P• P* P. P. P" P' P' P" 1 —Bona Fide Form _ P P P _ P P_ P P� P P* P* P* P* P. 1 per Soo sq R 2 j_ Preserves Nature,Wiidlife or Forest P P P P _ P P P _ P—� t `�ANDINSTfiUT10NA1.�..,x>'•, ?,_� " "� "'�'' '�.,�, ":= � � , . ,,;' EDUCATIONAL .. .. A r'` ..yi h i_. Continuing Care Retirement Community I l C— C C C C C C t per employee residentt shift) + % 2 --j— Reti ig ous Structures __ —____ ' _., C Cemetery or Mausoleum, Commercial Use I Cemetery or Mausoleum, Private Use P -`-C' P P I P C. PP P ` P { C* C. I P P 1 pent sanctuary seats C* P r 2 2 2 - -- -- - - - - -- TTT Funeral Home Or Mortuary _ 1 P C C-1 C l C 1 per 4 seats-OR 1 per 200 sq. s. 2 1 °� °� zG$I�INQ��J ` 2 J V U G I K i C PARKING Daycare Facilities _ _ Adult Da cny re — ` —_ Childcare Facility C' P' P. C. P` ; P" __ C. T C` C` C` tC' C` C` C. C` 7 i Per r emWoyee+ l Per B cllen 1 per employee+ 1 per a clients 2 In-Home Childcare — _ i i �1, _C` P` P` p P` As required by underlying use 1 1 Educational Services Educational Institution: Colleges, & Trade Schools Universities, --�- P I I' C '—rte- - P P I P P P 5 per classroom • 1 per o1ROe 2 Research Laboratory__ P p I `. p 1 per 2 employees (largest shift) 3 1 per 5g0 e0. a. _ School: Elemeytn & Middle _ C C r C _ ___ P P —OR perdesaroom 2 _ __— School Hi h C__ C _____ _ _P _P _ P P_ P _2 5perdaseroom 2 Truck driving school _ —_ _ __C — P - C C _P —F _ ^ _ — 5 per classroom + 1 per office 4 Financial Services Automated Teller Machine (ATMj— P` P` P` _ P' P' -� P` P' P' 2 per machine 2 Financial Institutions (Banks, Credit Agencies. Investment InvestmentCom anies�etc_Z_ C _ P P LP P -_ __ Joe' 3 Heatth Services Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Rescue, P P P P p p p p _ 1 350 Ambulance Service L� --- -- -_ -- _ --- per eq. ft. 2 Health Care Services (Medical & Dental Clinic C P P P C C C C — 1 per 300 sq. ft. 3 & Lab BI ood Bank_etc� _ I__ Hospitals -- _PP_ P P P_ __ P P t _ iperbed 3 -� Public Services - -P -_ -P _- — Parka _ = P_ P P P P P P P 1 - ----- - Public Libra - -- -- - - - - - -- P P P P P P P P 1 per 300 sq n. z_ Sociallnstitutions Community and Civic Centers P P P P P 1 per 200 sq. ft. 2 Social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations, _ _P p p C C C C 1 per 200 sq. R 2 clubs & similar activities diWERCIALt,'tx r Y"% 4J "d .. -41n - F_)tlafing commercial uses applying for perm is to ex"! Id d P C C C As required by underlying use 3 Animal Services Kennels, Boarding Stables, & Other similar C �.• C regulated lend uses Veterinarian Servos _` - - --- -_ - C• _ P' C` - C'- —I ----1- —G• C` O C C` C` (�, C` _ 1 per employee 1 per kennel or pen per 300 :per --- 3 3 Eating and Drinking Places __- - -1 Restaurant TP P P P tperaseau 3 Bar or Tevem 1 per 4 Beau 3 Lodging Services Bed and Breakfast _ __ _ i �_ _ C C C --- -- --- - -- T--1p-w"-m- 1 per room --+--1 per employee 3 Boarding_Houee � IC_ " _C C_` 1per mom +l per employee 3 _ Hotel or Motel _ C _ P _ P C_` _._._ —I _C�_ 1 per room 1 per 2 employees 3 Homeless Shelter 1. Recreational Vehicle Park _ C'_ — _ C. __ C. T ___ C` C` C" C` C`� 1 per 400 sq. ft. C 3 3 Offices, General Offices Business or Protessionan�_.^ P P P_ r P I _�C�C C �_C 1 I per 200 sq. n. 3 Offices Governmental P P P r P I C 1per 200 sq. ft 3 Personal Services__ ILicensed Massage & BOd d t Tera at . -3 per lii censed therapist 3C '--111111 Masse _afl0ra —__ _ I__ 1 per 300 sq. ft. 44 Trade d similar a elprises catering t0 p P P ! (i• I (.• ? (.• (�i 1 per 300 aq. ft. �. __ households 8 business establishments _ _I__ .L _ LL ��_ — I J _ U � to re C t'a7 `E, PARKING r1 Recreational FacillGes Recreational Facility C C C C C C C C 1 per 4 persons (at max capacity) 3 Athletic Fields, Private I P` I P` P` 25 per flelo+ 1 per200 sq. ft. 3 Health & Training Center Indoor C` P` P` P' 1 per 200 sq. fL 2 Health & Training Center, Outdoor C. C. C` 1 per 200 sq. ft. 2 Race Track C` C. C` C` C` C` C_` C` 1per participant +l per 3 Mats 3 Recreation & Amusement Services C C _ 1 per 4 persons (at max capacity) 3 Recreational Day Camp C. C. C` C` C` C` 1 per employee+ 1 per B clients 2 Recreational Facility, Indoor P P P C C C 1 per 200 sq. ft. 2 _ Shooting Range C' C' C' C' C" C' _C C` C' par!dng point 4 Turks Shook Tem re /Seasonal C` C. C` C` C` C` C. C. 1lsnnelwm 1 Retail Services Convenience Stores & Convenience Type Business Establishments P` P` P` P` C. C' C' C` 1 per 150 sq. R 3 Grocery Store C P P C C C C 1 par 200 sq, ft. 3 Flea Markets, Rummage, Second Hand Sales & Activities P 1 per 300 sq. ft. 3 Nursery, Retail P P C C C C 1 per 5a0 sq. M1 3 Retail sales, shops, stores, and service establishments (entirely within an enclosed building) P P P 1 per 300 sq. ft. 3 _ Sexually - Oriented Business (ie, bookstore, motion picture, nightclub) C, _ _ ____ _ _ 1 per 300 M1 sq' 4 Vehicle Sales, Leasing, and Service Automobile Service Stations P P P C C C C C 5 per bay + 1 per employee 3 Vehicle Sales C P 1 per 2 employees (largest shilq OR 1 per 500 sq. ft. 3 Outdoor display, storage, or sale of vehicles or other equipment C ..P 1 per 2 employees (largest shirt) OR 1 per 500 sq. ft. 3 Repossession Storage Facility Re pot Lot P` C. C. 1 par 200 sq. M1 4 _ .... -. e,._ m :i �S-A x r, n x -., i - z .+. a �.' A »tYCy q.. l �f" J•: ..q, ? t:# Existing industrial uses applying for permits to e and C C C C An required by underlying use 4 Manufacturing Manufacturin Fertilizer C 1 per 2 employees (largest shift) OR 1 500 a . ft. 4 Manufacturing, General P C 1 per 2 employees (largest shift) OR i r 500 . ft. 4 Manufacturing, Light P P` C P. P. 1 per 2 employees (largest shlft) OR 1 per 500 sq. ft. 4 Warehousing and Freight Handling Assembling, processing industries, wholesale, warehouse, & transfer activftias _ P C C _ 1 per 2 employees (largest shit') OR 1 per 500 sq. ft. 4 _ Storage, Recreational vehicle & travel trailer _ P' P` _ P` P. see Olgce, if applicable 3 Storage, Sell mini- warehouse i P• P` j P` C` C` C` _— sea Office, if applicable 3 Wholesale Trade Wholesale storage Of gasoline or bulk terminal plants, „ C 1 per 2 employees (largest shin) OR 1 per 500 p. M1 4 Waste- Related Junkyards (see 'Junk Motor Vehicles, Junk Yards, & Abandoned Manufactured Homes" Recycling Collection Centeq (unmanned i__ Recycling Collection Centers & Solid Waste Container Sites manned) ' __ C P. P �- _ P. P P. i P` 1 per 2 employees (largest shift) OR 1 per 500 sq. ft. ___ P. _P' P. P'_ 1 per unit C 1 per 2 employees (largest shift) �_ C C C OR 1 per 500 sq. R 4 1 4 I DELETE the following from Article VI "Zoning Districts & Regulations" Section 11.0 "Use & Stntctrum Regulations" Section 11.3 "Use Regulations" Development: Condominium Condominium developments built within the planning jurisdiction of Hamett County are subject to the following special conditions and requirements and all other applicable ordinances. A. A declaration establishing a condominium development must be prepared which satisfies the requirements of the N.C. Unit Ownership Act (G.S. 47A -1 et seq.). This declaration shall be filed with the plans for the development. The plans and declaration shall be submitted with the Conditional Use Permit application. B. Residential density shall not exceed nine (9) dwelling units per acre and shall meet any applicable Watersupply Watershed Ordinance requirements. C. A minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the tract must beset aside for recreation. Of the total set aside five percent (5 9/6) of the area must be developed for active recreation. This area must be installed and maintained by the developer until ownership is transferred to the Homeowners' Association. D. Private roads are permitted, however, the declaration must contain a statement addressing road maintenance and ownership. All roads within a condominium development, whether private or public, shall be paved. E. Parking spaces are required at the rate of one and a half (Ph) spaces per dwelling unit. Each parking space shall be no less than nine feet by twenty feet (9'x20). F. Parking lots shall be paved and all driveways shall meet the current N.C. Department of Transportation standards for driveways. G. When parking lots are within the required front yard, the minimum front yard shall be increased by an additional twenty (20) feet. = 0 O p I PARKING I Recycling Plant _ Solid Waste Disposal, Land application of a1Ud e, or roleum- contaminated soil Solid Wade Disposal, Land Clearing 8' Inert Debris Landfill P C C C C C _ C . C I C C C C t per 2 employees (largest shift) OR t r 500 . R C 1 per 2 employees (largest shift) OR 1 per 500 sq. It , C t per 2 employees (largest ahOq ; 4 4 4 ,General, _ , ,.C." Mining sctivfties (am 'Mining C C C C.� C C t per 2 empbyeea(largest shift) 4 Regulations*) OR t per 5a0 sit. ft. ununES . A .Lhvz Private owned public utility structures & P P P C C C C t 2 If 3 facilities per employees, applicable Towers: Microwave, T.V., telephone, radio, & C C C C C C C C 4 cellular + r �r'VIY�R fF4 E,d�Mrn�iF�+2 xN 1 ', b.l I..I�VG��t{[Nt f. �,x.� ,...,� {a�YS d.. ✓�4 InZ`i ry �i r",''n`��i Residence Temporary P I P I P P 1 2 per dwelling and 1 it��'S1°.rv� i✓�� 'S... C f� a ... 14 'SS 3 Ei�ib'�.'zxk: fyD .f 3�' 19q,y4Z .. r � AriJVBIMGVUSVBGVfW�fNr eiu...?4.A�;' -. 1 ' }� {s�F,. ..wC. ,.�xC, 3�:h:.( ,xytP.CM�.kW^,�iL>S:yr;- Ai orts 8 related uses P C C 1 per 300 sq. ft. 4 Outdoor advertising signs (see 'Sign P Regulations") I DELETE the following from Article VI "Zoning Districts & Regulations" Section 11.0 "Use & Stntctrum Regulations" Section 11.3 "Use Regulations" Development: Condominium Condominium developments built within the planning jurisdiction of Hamett County are subject to the following special conditions and requirements and all other applicable ordinances. A. A declaration establishing a condominium development must be prepared which satisfies the requirements of the N.C. Unit Ownership Act (G.S. 47A -1 et seq.). This declaration shall be filed with the plans for the development. The plans and declaration shall be submitted with the Conditional Use Permit application. B. Residential density shall not exceed nine (9) dwelling units per acre and shall meet any applicable Watersupply Watershed Ordinance requirements. C. A minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the tract must beset aside for recreation. Of the total set aside five percent (5 9/6) of the area must be developed for active recreation. This area must be installed and maintained by the developer until ownership is transferred to the Homeowners' Association. D. Private roads are permitted, however, the declaration must contain a statement addressing road maintenance and ownership. All roads within a condominium development, whether private or public, shall be paved. E. Parking spaces are required at the rate of one and a half (Ph) spaces per dwelling unit. Each parking space shall be no less than nine feet by twenty feet (9'x20). F. Parking lots shall be paved and all driveways shall meet the current N.C. Department of Transportation standards for driveways. G. When parking lots are within the required front yard, the minimum front yard shall be increased by an additional twenty (20) feet. H. Separation between buildings within the development shall be .according to the North Carolina Building Code, Volume I, General Construction. I. The minimum setback requirements for the front, rear and side yards as specified in the County's Zoning Ordinance shall apply. For buildings located on the periphery of a development, the minimum side yard requirement for the respective zoning districts shall be met. J. Maximum building height, minimum lot size, yard requirements except as noted elsewhere, and minimum lot frontage shall meet the requirements of the applicable zoning districts. K All plats shall show Parcel Identification Numbers, net acreage and gross acreage. Recordation of the declaration and plan shall be completed by the developer or his agent within ninety (90) calendar days following approval by the Board of Commissioners or such approval shall be null and void. Development: Townhome Townhome developments are subject to the following special conditions and requirements as well as all other applicable ordinances. A. In a townhome development in which any facilities such as but not limited to streets, parking areas, recreation facilities and common open space are to be held and maintained in common ownership a Homeowners' Association shall be organized. Documents showing the association's organizational structure and by -laws as well as a master development plan for the property shall be filed with the Planning Department. For townhome developments, the aforementioned documents shall become part of the application for a conditional use permit. Following the granting of a conditional use permit by the Board of Adjustment, the plans and related documents shall be reviewed by the Planning Board and approved by the Board of Commissioners since the subdivision of land is involved. All townhome units shall be subject to the conveyance of a fee - simple lot. B. The organizational documents and by -laws shall include, but are not limited to, the following. 1. The Homeowners' Association shall be established before any lots are sold. 2. Membership shall be mandatory for each buyer and any successive buyer. 3. The developer shall be responsible for all maintenance and other responsibilities of the Homeowners' Association until sixty percent (60 9/6) of all units to be sold are sold. After sixty percent (60 1/6) of all units are sold, the Homeowners' Association shall levy assessments and assume its responsibilities. 4. The Homeowners' Association shall be responsible for liability insurance, taxes and maintenance of all recreation facilities, grounds and common areas. Any sums levied by the Homeowners' Association that remain unpaid shall become a lien on the individual property. 5. The Homeowners' Association shall be able to adjust the assessment to meet changing needs. C. Residential density shall not exceed nine (9) dwelling units per acre and shall meet any applicable Watersupply Watershed Ordinance requirements. D. A minimum of fifteen (15 %) of the tract must be set aside for recreation. Of the total set aside five percent (5 9/6) of the area must be developed for active recreation. This area must be installed and maintained by the developer until ownership of the recreation area is transferred to the Homeowners' Association. E. All roads, whether private or public, shall be paved. Once ownership of the private roads has been transferred to the Homeowners' Association the association shall assume maintenance of such roads. F. When parking lots are located within the required front yard, the [minimum front yard for each unit shall be increased by an additional twenty (20) feet. All parking lots shall be paved and each parking space shall be at least nine feet by twenty feet (9'x20). All driveways shall meet the current N.C. Department of Transportation standards. G. All walls between individual units and separation between individual buildings within the development shall be according to the North Carolina Building Code, Volume I, General Construction. H. Buildings on the periphery of the development shall meet the side yard requirements for the respective zoning districts. I. Maximum building height and yard requirements except as requirements of the applicable zoning district J. A maximum lot size is not established for individual townhouse lots. However, all individual lots shall meet the following minimum requirements: lot width of twenty (20) feet, lot frontage on a public street, private street or parking lot of twenty (20) feet; front yard setback of thirty -five (35) feet if the parking lot is located elsewhere; front yard setback of fifty-five (55) feet if the parking lot is within the front yard and rear yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet For buildings located on the periphery of a development, the minimum side yard requirement is ten (10) feet unless it's a comer lot in which case the minimum side yard is twenty (20) feet. K All plats shall show Parcel Identification Numbers, net acreage for each lot and gross acreage for the entire subdivision. Recordation of the organizational papers, by -laws and final plat shall be completed by the developer or his agent within ninety (90) calendar days following approval by the Board of Commissioners or such approval shall be null and void. :Multi- Family & Apartments A. Maximum of nine (9) apartments per acre developed. B. Minimum of fifteen percent (15 9/6) of the area developed set aside for recreational use, at least five percent (5 1/6) of which must be active recreation, such as golf courses, basketball courts, swings, etc. All recreation areas must be equipped and maintained by the developer. C. All site plans must be accompanied by a certification of sewage disposal, which states that the sewage system can handle its current load as well as the additional load from the apartments. The certification for private sewer systems must come from the State of North Carolina. The certification for public sewage disposal must come from the Hamett County Utilities Director. ---- --- - - -- -- - ----- - -- - - -- -- -- --- --------------- -------- ----------- -- - --- ---- --- - -- -- ------------ - - --- - ----- -------------- --- ADD & REORGANIZE the following to Article VI "Zoning Districts & Regulations" Section 11.0 "Use & Structure Regulations" Section 11.3 "Use Regulations" Muld- Family Residential Development: General Regulations (Apartment Development, Condominium Development, Duplex Development, Multifamily Development (other), and Townhome Development) A. Residential density shall not exceed nine (9) dwelling units per acre. B. A minimum of fifteen percent (15 9/4) of the tract must be set aside for recreation. Of the total set aside five percent (5 1/6) of the area must be developed for active recreation. This area must be installed and maintained by the developer until ownership of the recreation area is transferred to the Homeowners' Association, if applicable. In cases where no Homeowners' Association is created, the developer shall be responsible for continued maintenance of recreation areas. 1. Active recreation areas, such as golf courses, basketball courts, swings, etc., shall be clearly defined. Any equipment used for active recreational areas shall be permanently affixed to the ground. 2. All recreation areas must be equipped and maintained by the appropriate body. C. A network of sidewalks and pedestrian trails, where applicable, shall be provided to connect all parking areas, driveways, residential structures, and amenities. Approval of such shall be based on connectivity. 1. Sidewalks shall be constructed along all roads, driveways, parking areas, and residential structures. Said construction shall be in accordance with the construction standards set forth in the Harnett County Subdivision Regulations. 2. Pedestrian trails may be provided in place of sidewalks between all separate accessory structures and amenities, including open space and recreational areas. Said pedestrian trails shall be a minimum of four (4) feet wide and three (3) inches thick. D. Developments larger than five (5) acres in size shall install street trees along both sides of all newly created public or private road(s). Said improvements shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements set forth in the Harnett County Subdivision Regulations. E. Recordation of the declaration, if applicable, and plan shall be completed by the developer or his agent prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy (CO) on the project following approval by the Development Review Board (DRB)or such approval shall be null and void. F. In any multifamily development in which lots and /or units are individually sold, a Homeowners' Association (HOA) shall be required. 1. The required organizational documents and by -laws shall include, but are not limited to, the following. a) The Homeowners' Association shall be established before any lots are sold. b) Membership shall be mandatory for each buyer and any successive buyer. c) The developer shall be responsible for all maintenance and other responsibilities of the Homeowners' Association until sixty percent (60 9/6) of all units to be sold are sold. After sixty percent (60%) of all units are sold, the Homeowners' Association shall levy assessments and assume its responsibilities. d) The Homeowners' Association shall be responsible for liability insurance, taxes and maintenance of all recreation facilities, grounds and common areas. Any sums levied by the Homeowners' Association that remain unpaid shall become a Gen on the individual property. e) The declaration shall contain a statement addressing road maintenance and ownership, if applicable. G. Roads, driveways, and parking areas shall meet the following requirements: All driveways, roads, and parking areas whether private or public, shall be paved and constructed to NCDOT standards. Once ownership of the private roads has been transferred to the Homeowners' Association, if applicable, the association shall assume maintenance of said roads. 2. When parking lots are located within the required front yard, the minimum front setback for each unit or the development as a whole, whichever is applicable, shall be increased by an additional 20 feet H. Individual lots shall meet the following minimum dimensional requirements as applicable. Minimum side yard requirements shall apply to perimeter boundaries only, except in cases of a duplex development, where the minimum side yard on one (1) side shall meet the requirements below. Minimum Lot Width 20 ft Minimum Front Yard _ 35 ft Minimum Front Yard (Parking within Front Yard 55 ft Minimum Rear Yard 25 ft Minimum Side Yard loft Minimum Side Yard, Comer Lot 20 ft Multi- Family Residential Development: Specific Regulations Apartment Development A. All site plans must be accompanied by a certification of sewage disposal, which states that the sewage system can handle its current load as well as the additional load from the apartments. The certification for private sewer systems must come from the State of North Carolina. The certification for public sewage disposal must come from the Hamett County Utilities Director. Condominium Development A. A declaration establishing a condominium development must be prepared which satisfies the requirements of the N.C. Unit Ownership Act (G.S. 47A). This declaration shall be filed with the plans for the development. The plans and declaration shall be submitted with the Conditional Use Permit application. Duplex Development A. The requirements set forth herein for Duplex (or Two - Family Dwelling) shall not be applicable to the Duplex Development. Multifamily Development (other) A. All site plans must be accompanied by a certification of sewage disposal, which states that the sewage system can handle its current load as well as the additional load from the apartments. The certification for private sewer systems must come from the State of North Carolina. The certification for public sewage disposal must come from the Harnett County Utilities Director. u Townhome Development A. In a townhome development in which any facilities such as but not limited to streets, parking areas, recreation facilities and common open space are to be held and maintained in common ownership a Homeowners' Association shall be organized. Documents showing the association's organizational structure and by -laws as well as a master development plan for the property shall be filed with the Planning Department. For townhome developments, the aforementioned documents shall become part of the application for a conditional use permit. B. All townhome units shall be subject to the conveyance of a Fee - simple lot. ADD the following text to Article XVI "Definitions" (all items shall be added alphabetttally) Duplex Development is a development consisting of more than one (1) Two-Family Dwelling (see definition) created as a single project. 9