HomeMy WebLinkAboutUse Regulations Text AmendmentARTICLE V. USE REGULATIONS
SECTION 1.0 USE TYPES & REGULATIONS
1.1 General Applicability
A. Any use not specifically designated as either a permitted or Special Use in a zoning district or the use appears to fit into two or more categories, the proposed use may be classified
the same as the most similar use listed. In utilizing this type of classification method, the Zoning Administrator shall utilize the following factors : types of activities that will
occur, types of equipment, and processes that will be used; density; intensity of development; building and site arrangement; environmental effects; anticipated traffic amount, parking
demands; noise; light; vibration; odor; hours of operation; frequency, number, and existence of residents, customers, or employees; and impacts on adjacent structures, uses, or lands
created by the proposed use. is prohibited. Uses not listed or classified as a similar use may be included by following the amendment process described elsewhere in this Ordinance.
The following uses shall be expressly prohibited:
1. Abandoned Manufactured Homes
a. Unless otherwise provided, manufactured homes that are considered to be abandoned according to the definition for abandoned manufactured homes shall be prohibited in all zoning districts
within Harnett County. Once a determination has been made by the Administrator or his authorized agent that a manufactured home is abandoned then the Administrator shall take action
to abate the violation using any of the enforcement procedures in Article “Enforcement & Penalties” of this Ordinance.
b. Harnett County may require the removal of junked or abandoned manufactured homes from public grounds, including but not limited to public or private street right(s)-of-way or private
property upon finding that such removal is necessary and desirable to promote or enhance community, neighborhood, or area appearance or to abate public health or safety nuisances.
B. Existing nonresidential development applying for permits to expand shall follow the requirements indicated in the “Table of Use Types & Regulations”.
This is what is being proposed to carry to the BOC at the work session.
This text amendment is intended to address the issue:
“If the Ordinance is silent about a specific use, it would be considered permitted”
Red proposed by Randy
Green proposed by Chris
Please feel free to add any comments or concerns.