2011/02/21 RESOLUTION AMENDING HARNETT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE Art VI Sec 10HARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
HARNETT COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted the Harnett County Zoning
Regulations 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 and
Regulations ", Section 10 "Highway Corridor Overlay" of the Zoning Ordinance shall be amended
to read as indicated below:
10.9 Architectural Standards
10.9.1 Applicability
A. The following regulations shall apply to all new nonresidential structures and
development site plan submittals located within the Highway Corridor Overlay Zoning
District.
B. Expansions
1. 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.
2. 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.
C. Conversions of structures formerly used for residential purposes and changes of uses
shall comply with the regulations included herein.
10.9.2 Building Materials & Colors
A. 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.
1. Primary Building Materials
The following materials shall be permitted as primary building materials.
a. Brick
b. Stone
c. Fiber Cement Siding
d. Architectural Concrete
Said material shall be permitted if the surface is constructed to simulate brick
or stone and only as approved by the Administrator.
2. 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 fagades and exterior walls visible from the public right(s) -of -way shall be
composed of the materials listed herein.
a. Stucco
b. Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS)
c. Painted or Stained Concrete
d. Metal
e. Split -Face Block
3. Supplementary Building Materials
The following materials shall be allowed as supplementary 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.
a. Vinyl Siding
b. Cast Concrete
c. Smooth -Faced Concrete
B. For purposes of this Ordinance, the term "visible from the public right(s) -of -way" shall
mean visible from any existing public right(s) -of -way or any right(s) -of -way intended
for future dedication for public use. Additionally, for purposes of this Section, only
those public right(s) -of -way located within the Highway Corridor Overlay Zoning
District shall be considered for compliance with these regulations.
C. Two (2) or more materials shall be combined on one (1) fagade; with the heavier
material(s) being installed nearer to the ground or below other materials.
D. The number of colors used shall be limited to no more than three (3) discernable colors
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or ranges of complementary hues. The dominate color shall constitute a minimum of
60 percent (60 %) of the fagade, excluding windows, doors, and the like. Fagade colors
shall be of low reflectance earth tone, muted, subtle, and/or neutral colors. Building
trim may feature brighter colors, but neon tubing is not allowed as an accent material.
The use of high intensity, metallic, fluorescent, or neon colors shall be prohibited.
Variations in color schemes are encouraged in order to articulate entryways,
architectural features, and public amenities so as to give greater recognition to these
features.
10.9.3 Building Design, Fagades, & Massing
A. Fagades shall include changes in wall plane, incorporating at least one (1) change in
wall plane, such as recesses and projections, along at least 20 percent (20 %) of the
length of the fagade at a depth of at least three percent (3 %) of the entire length of the
building.
1. Buildings of 10,000 square feet or less shall include a change in wall plane for
every 50 feet of length.
2. Buildings greater than 10,000 square feet shall include a change in wall plane for
every 100 feet of length.
B. Rooflines shall vary in height, material, treatment, direction, etc. and shall not extend in
a continuous plane for more than 50 feet to reduce the scale of structures and to
increase visual interest. Roof shape, such as flat, hip, mansard, or gable, and material
shall be architecturally compatible with the fagade elements of the rest of the building.
C. Buildings with flat roofs or with roof pitches of 3:12 or less shall maintain a parapet
wall along all walls visible from the public right(s) -of -way. Parapet walls shall have
decorative cornices or caps.
D. If roof cornices or caps have been removed or damaged on an existing building,
renovations of such building shall include retaining, repairing, and replacing the roof
cornices or caps, unless justification can be made to the Administrator as to why that is
not feasible.
10.9.4 Architectural Standard Design Alternatives
A. Alternative design plans, building materials, landscaping, and/or construction
techniques may be used when unreasonable or impractical situations would result from
the strict application of architectural standards of this Section. Such situations may
result from unique site conditions, innovative design applications, and/or unified
development design. The review and approval of Architectural Standard Design
Alternatives shall be reviewed and decided by the Planning Board. The following
criteria shall be used in determining whether an architectural standard design
alternative can be accepted by the Planning Board in lieu of meeting the requirements
of this Section.
1. The proposal includes a clear and concise explanation of the specific standards that
cannot be met and how the alternative methods proposed will achieve the intent of
this Section.
2. The proposal represents the use of alternative methods and/or materials (including
but not limited to: building materials, massing, materials, and scale; orientation in
relation to the public right(s)-of- -way; fagade treatment; landscaping; lighting; and
open space) which will result in a development pattern which is equivalent to or
greater than that required by this Ordnance;
3. The proposed use and design alternative is compatible with adjacent land uses.
4. The proposal is compatible with and will enhance the use or value of adjacent and
area properties;
5. The proposal is consistent with the intent of adopted County plans; and,
6. The proposed development standards are, in all other aspects, consistent with the
intent and purpose of this Ordinance.
All findings specified above for the granting of such a request with the Architectural
Standard Design Alternatives shall be provided in writing and signed by the
Administrator. One (1) copy shall be provided to the applicant and another shall be
retained as a part of the permanent record of the determination of the Planning Board.
Duly adopted this 21" day of February, 2011 and effective upon adoption.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Timothy B. Neill, Chairman o7'
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