Wetlands_TA_CC.Resolution and clean attach_9.3.19HARNETT COUNTY
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 Article VII Development Design Guidelines,
Section 8.2 Design Standards for Open Space shall be amended to read as indicated in the “Attachment”.
“Attachment” is filed with the Unified Development Ordinance in the Clerk to the Board’s Office.
Duly adopted this 16th day of September, 2019 and effective upon adoption.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Gordon Springle, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
ATTACHMENT
Article VII Development Design Guidelines
8.2 Design Standards for Open Space
All floodplains, streams, ponds, lakes, and other water bodies are encouraged to be contained in open space area.
All wetlands, and blue-line streams with a required vegetative, riparian buffer, shall be contained in open space areas, unless previously platted prior to September 16, 2019 or mitigated
via the US Army Corps of Engineers permitting process.
A minimum of 50 percent (50%) of the depth of the District (measured perpendicularly from the water feature and located closest to the water feature) shall be dedicated to open space.
This dedication of open space shall count towards any other open space requirements.
Prime Views & Open Vistas
Such area shall be defined as the area between existing street right(s)-of-way and property line of proposed lots for the new development.
Developments located adjacent to Interstate and Principle Arterials shall provide a 200 foot minimum of prime views
Developments located adjacent to Minor Arterials and Major and Minor Collectors shall provide a 100 foot minimum of prime views.
Developments located adjacent to all other street types shall provide a 75 foot minimum of prime views.
Required Streetscape Buffer shall be planted within the Prime Views & Open Vista area.
Administrative Review of Alternative Prime Views & Open Vista
An applicant may submit to the Administrator for review and approval of a detailed plan and specifications for prime views and open vistas of up to a 25 percent (25%) reduction in width
of the required area. In such case, the requirements of the Type A and Type C Buffer shall be met for supplementation within the prime views and open vistas area in lieu of installation
of the streetscape buffer.
All open space area shall be permanently restricted from future subdivision and development unless specifically stated here in.
Common open space areas shall have a minimum of one (1) access easement to allow for utilization by all owners of property within the subdivision. Access easements shall be a minimum
of 12 feet in width and shall include an identification sign.
Parking for Improved Open Space Areas
All required parking areas shall, at a minimum, be development with six (6) inches of aggregate base course (ABC) gravel and include parking stops. Shared parking shall be permitted
for differing types of improved open space, utilizing the greater number of spaces required.
Structures
Where a structure is built, parking shall be provided in accordance with this Ordinance for the same type of facility. Structures that are not listed in this Ordinance shall provide
parking at a ratio of one (1) space per 200 square feet of covered area.
Athletic Fields
When an athletic field is developed, parking shall be provided at a ratio of half (1/2) of what is required by this Ordinance.
Pedestrian Trails & Other Improvements
Where a pedestrian trail or other improvements are made, parking shall be provided at the trail head or main entrance with a minimum of five (5) parking spaces.