HomeMy WebLinkAboutED-MED HCOD_APPTEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST FORM (Internal)
Development Services
108 E. Front Street
P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546
Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 893-2793
Planning Board:
September 6, 2022
County Commissioners:
September 19, 2022
Applicant Information: Case Number PLAN 2207-0003
Applicant:
Name:
Harnett County Development Services
Address:
420 McKinney Pkwy
City/State/Zip:
Lillington NC, 27546
Phone:
910-893-7525, x2
Type of Change
New Addition Revision
Ordinance:
Unified Development
Ordinance
Article:
IV
Section:
12.0
Current Text:
See attached
Proposed Text: (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
See attached
Reason for Requested Change:
An amendment to the Harnett County’s U.D.O is requested in order to establish the “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District within Article IV, Section 12.0 Highway Corridor Overlay
District.
The purpose of the “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District (EM-HCO) is to provide specific development standards that are applicable only to certain areas along US Highway 421 in
Harnett County’s Jurisdiction. The EM-HCO District shall apply to all parcels located on either side of US Highway 421 from the Town of Lillington’s planning & development regulation
jurisdiction (west) to the Town of Erwin’s planning and development regulation jurisdiction (east). These regulations apply only to non-residential development. Nothing herein requires
a change or alteration to land uses or structures existing on the effective date of this Ordinance.
Suggested Statement-of-Consistency: (Staff concludes that…)
Development Services staff recommends APPROVAL of this Text Amendment as it is compatible with Harnett County U.D.O, Grow Harnett County Comprehensive Growth Plan 2015, and NC General
Statutes.
Therefore, it is recommended that this Text Amendment request be APPROVED.
Article IV. Zoning & Overlay Districts
Section 12.0 Highway Corridor Overlay Districts- HCO
Section 12.0 Highway Corridor Overlay Districts – HCO
Purpose & Intent
It is the intent of the Highway Corridor Overlay Districts (HCO) to provide enhanced & contextual building design, uniform landscaping, specific development standards and vehicular access
control measures for development within these corridors only. Development standards for the Highway Corridor Overlay District apply to all parcels within 600 feet of the right-of-way
on both sides of the street as shown on the official zoning map. In cases where a portion of a tract of land lies within the Highway Corridor Overlay District, the entire tract shall
fall into the same regulation. The boundaries of the Highway Corridor Overlay Districts (HCO) District and the Sub-Areas are shown on the County’s Officially Adopted Zoning Map
Highway 87 Highway Corridor Overlay District
The purpose of the Highway 87 Corridor Overlay District is to create an attractive gateway that supports safe traffic patterns along NC 87 in Harnett County.
The district is subject to enhanced development regulations applicable to all non-residential development in the Harnett County Zoning Jurisdiction.
“Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District
The purpose of the “Ed-Med” Highway Corridor Overlay District (EM-HCO) is to provide specific development standards that are applicable only to certain areas along US Highway 421 in
Harnett County’s Jurisdiction. The EM-HCO District shall apply to all parcels located on either side of US Highway 421 from the Town of Lillington’s planning & development regulation
jurisdiction (west) to the Town of Erwin’s planning and development regulation jurisdiction (east).
Within the EM-HCO District are the following Sub-Areas:
Campus Sub-Area
The purpose and intent of the Campus Sub-Area is to recognize the unique character and interrelated development in proximity to Campbell University. The standards of this district are
to assure orderly, coordinated, contextual development by establishing uniform standards that recognize the university’s unique impact in this area.
Airport Sub-Area
The Airport Sub-Area is established in the vicinity of the Harnett County Regional Jetport. The purpose of this area is to provide protection from encroachment of incompatible development
characteristics and place additional height restrictions on buildings, structures, and trees. Basic design standards are created in this area to encourage uniform office, commercial,
research and industrial site development.
Permitted & Special Uses
The permitted uses shall be the same as those in the underlying zoning districts. The Special Uses shall be the same as those in the underlying zoning districts.
General HCO Architectural Standards
Applicability
All of the following regulations shall apply to all new nonresidential structures and development site plan submittals located within all Highway Corridor Overlay Zoning Districts.
In some cases, there are also specific requirements for the Highway 421 Highway Corridor Overlay District (EM-HCO).
Expansions
Expansions shall comply with these regulations at such time that the expansion totals 50 percent (50%) or more of the existing building size. The total percentage of building expansions
shall be combined over a five (5) year period. At such time that the percentage of building expansions reaches 50 percent (50%) or more of the original building size, these regulations
shall be met, for that part of the structure included in the expansion.
In cases where an expansion is equal to or greater than the total square footage of the existing building, both the expansion and the existing building shall also be brought into compliance
with these regulations. The total shall be combined over a five (5) year period.
Conversions of structures formerly used for residential purposes and changes of uses shall comply with the regulations included herein.
Building Materials & Colors
Front facades and exterior walls visible from the public right(s)-of-way shall be composed of at least 50 percent (50%) approved primary materials, listed below. Secondary materials
may be used on building walls not visible from a public right(s)-of-way.
Primary Building Materials
The following materials shall be permitted as primary building materials.
Brick
Stone
Fiber Cement Siding
Architectural Concrete
Said material shall be permitted if the surface is constructed to simulate brick or stone and only as approved by the Administrator.
Secondary Building Materials
The following materials shall be prohibited as primary building materials but shall be allowed as secondary material along with the approved primary building materials or as primary
elements on walls not required to meet these requirements. Secondary materials are not required. When used, no more than 30 percent (30%) of front façades and exterior walls visible
from the public right(s)-of-way shall be composed of the materials listed herein.
Stucco
Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS)
Painted or Stained Concrete
Metal
Split-Face Block
Supplemental Building Materials
The following materials shall be allowed as supplemental materials along with primary and secondary materials. Supplementary building materials are not required. When used, no more
than 10 percent (10%) of exterior walls shall be composed of the materials listed herein.
Vinyl Siding