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TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST FORM
(Internal)
Development Services
420 McKinney Pkwy.
P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546
Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 893-2793
Case: PLAN2408-0002
Planning Board: September 3, 2024 County Commissioners: September 16, 2024
Applicant Information
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:
X. Natural
Resources Sections:
4.2.3 Cluster
Development,
A. & B.
Current Text: (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
4.2.3 Cluster Development
Clustering of development is allowed in all watershed areas under the following conditions:
A. Minimum lot sizes are not applicable to single family cluster development projects; however, the total
number of lots shall not exceed the number of lots allowed for single family detached developments in Subsection
“Watershed Areas Described”, above.
B. All built-upon areas shall be designed and located to minimize stormwater runoff impact to the receiving
waters and minimize concentrated stormwater flow.
C. The remainder of the tract shall remain in a vegetated or natural state. Title to the open space area shall be
conveyed to:
1. An incorporated homeowners’ association for management. Where a property association is not
incorporated, a maintenance agreement shall be filed with the property deeds; or
2. A local government for preservation as a park or open space; or
3. A conservation organization for preservation in a permanent easement.
Proposed Text: (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
4.2.3 Cluster Development
Clustering of development is allowed in all watershed areas under the following conditions:
A. Minimum lot sizes are not applicable to single family cluster development projects; however, the total
number of lots shall not exceed the number of lots allowed for sing family detached developments in
Subsection “Watershed Areas Described” above. should be in conformance with all other applicable
sections of the ordinance.
B. Density should not exceed the number of units per acre allowed for single-family detached developments
in Article X “Watershed Areas Described.”
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C. All built-upon areas shall be designed and located to minimize stormwater runoff impact to the receiving
waters and minimize concentrated stormwater flow.
D. The remainder of the tract shall remain in a vegetated or natural state. Title to the open space area shall be
conveyed to:
1. An incorporated homeowners’ association for management. Where a property association is not
incorporated, a maintenance agreement shall be filed with the property deeds; or
2. A local government for preservation as a park or open space; or
3. A conservation organization for preservation in a permanent easement.
Reason for Requested Change:
To amend Harnett County’s U.D.O. Article X. Section 4.2.3.A & B
Suggested Statement-of-Consistency: (Staff concludes that…)
The requested Text Amendment is compatible with Harnett County regulatory documents and the benefits
outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. Therefore, it is recommended that this Text
Amendment request be APPROVED.