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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 21st day of June 2021 and effective upon adoption.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Lindsey B. Lucas, Interim Clerk
ARTICLE III. DEVELOPMENT & SUBDIVISIONS REVIEW, PERMITTING, & APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 2.0 Permit Requirements
2.1.4 Expiration of Land Use & Zoning Permits
If the work described in any land use and zoning permit has not begun within 365 days from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire. If after commencement, the work
is discontinued for any period of 365 days, the permit shall immediately expire and further work as described in the expired permit shall not proceed unless and until a new land use
and zoning permit has been obtained.
2.4 Sign Permit
2.4.1 Filing Procedure
C. Expiration of an Approved Sign Site Plan
1. Any sign permit that has received final approval shall be valid for a period of 365 days from the date the plan received approval from the Administrator. During this time the sign
shall be constructed as approved. Once this period has passed the site plan shall be considered null and void. In the situation where the sign is considered to be conforming the permit
may be renewed after the Planning Department has determined that the sight is still a conforming site. Each application for renewal shall constitute a new review of the application
and all pertinent fees shall apply.
2.11 Permit Expiration
Unless otherwise specified herein, all permits shall be valid for a period of 365 days.
Section 4.0 Site Plan Review Requirements
4.1.2 Site Plan Expiration
Any site plan that has received approval shall be valid for a period of 365 days from the date the plan received approval from the Administrator or Development Review Board. Any conditional
approval or hold decision for a site plan made by the DRB or Administrator shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date on which the decision was made. It shall be the applicant’s
responsibility to obtain full approval during said period. Once this period has passed the site plan shall be considered null and void unless vested rights have been established in
accordance with this Ordinance. In these instances, a new review shall be obtained.
Article VII. HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Section 2.0 Historic Landmarks
Required Procedure for Designation
2.3.1 Review Standards
Prior to the designation of any historic landmark or district, the HPC shall prepare and adopt standards, not inconsistent with the North Carolina General Statutes for altering, restoring,
moving, or demolishing of property designated as historic. It is the intention of these standards to ensure, insofar as possible, that changes in designated landmarks or properties
located within designated districts shall be in harmony with the reasons for designation.
Section 4.0 Certificate of Appropriateness
4.2 Review Standards
The HPC shall review the established guidelines prepared during the designation resolution process for the subject property. It is the intention of these guidelines to ensure, insofar
as possible, that changes in designated landmarks or properties located within designated districts shall be in harmony with the reasons for designation.
Required Procedures
4.8.6 HPC Action on Application
When considering the application, the HPC shall apply the review guidelines required by Section “Conflicts with Other Laws or Regulations” of Article I “ General Provisions”, and shall,
before final action on the application, make findings of fact indicating the extent to which the application is or is not in compliance with the review criteria. The HPC's quasi-judicial
action on the application shall be approval, approval with modifications, deferral, or disapproval.
Appeals of the Historic Properties Commission's Decision
An appeal may be made to the Harnett County Board of Adjustment regarding the HPC's action in approving or denying any application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Appeals shall
be filed with the Harnett County Board of Adjustment within 30 days following the Commission's decision. Appeals shall be in the nature of certiorari. The Board of Adjustment's decision
in any such case may be appealed to the Superior Court of Harnett County.
Article XIV. Definitions & Certifications
General Definitions & Acronyms
General Definitions
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