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O R A N G E C O U N T Y
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date November 27, 1995
Action Agenda
Item # C-4-16
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT -
ARTICLE 6. 16.6.3 Home Occupations in the RB, AR and R-1
Districts (Min. 200,000 square foot lots)
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING & INSPECTIONS PUBLIC HEARING: X Yes No
ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Willis
Extension 2583
Proposed Amendment
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Durham - 688-7331
Mebane - 227-2031
Chapel Hill - 967-9251/968-4501
PURPOSE: To receive citizen comment on a proposed amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the intent of Article
6. 16.6.3 regarding screening of home occupations on
lots in excess of 200,000 square feet (4.59 acres) .
BACKGROUND: Home occupations are permitted in residential
districts as accessory uses. Standards for home
occupations are established generally according to lot
size. Larger floor area and outdoor storage area are
allowed for home occupations on lots that exceed 4 .59
acres (200,000 square feet) .
The proposed amendment will make clear the intent of
Article 6.16.6.3 by allowing standard setbacks to
apply to accessory structures and storage areas used
for home occupations, provided the home occupation is
not visible from adjacent property and roads.
RECOMMENDATION: Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance specifies that the
public hearing is the time scheduled for presentation
of the Zoning Officer's recommendation regarding
proposed amendments to the ordinance.
Zoning Officer Recommendation
Provided that the Planning Board and the Board of
Commissioners find in the affirmative, the Zoning
Officer recommends approval of the proposed text
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amendment to Article 6.16.6.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Administration Recommendation
The Administration recommends that the proposed
amendment be referred to the Planning Board for a
recommendation to be returned to the Board of
Commissioners no sooner than January 16, 1996.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
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REFERENCE: ZONING ORDINANCE - ARTICLE 6. 16.6.3
Home Occupations in the RB, AR and R-1 Districts
(Minimum 200, 000 square foot lots) .
ORIGIN OF AMENDMENT: �X_ Staff Planning Board
BOCC Public
Other:
EXPECTED PUBLIC HEARING DATE: November 27, 1995
Purgose of Amendment: The proposed amendment will clarify the
intent of setback and screening requirements for home occupations
on lots greater than 200, 000 square feet (4.59 acres) in size.
ImpactslIssues: Dimensional requirements for home occupations are
intended to be proportional to the size of the lot on which the
home occupation is located. That is, larger areas for home
occupations are allowed on lots that contain at least 4.59 acres.
To ensure that adjacent properties are not affected by home
occupations on larger lots, additional setbacks and screening
requirements are included in Article 6. 16.6.3b) .
The proposed amendment will clarify the intent of Article 6. 16. 6. 3
which is to buffer from adjacent roads and lots accessory
structures and outdoor storage areas used for home occupations. The
amendment will also correct the placement of text controlling the
amount of outdoor storage allowed. Currently that provision is
found under the standards for accessory structures; however, it
applies to all home ozcupattions__ (on_ larger—latsl_ and will be
renumbered so that the meaning is evident.
EXISTING ORDINANCE TEXT:
6.16.6.3 Home Occupations in the RB, AR and R-1 Districts
(Minimum 200,000 square foot lots) .
The following restrictions shall be applied to home occu-
pations in the RB, AR and R-1 districts on lots in excess
of 200,000 square feet.
a) A maximum of 2000 square feet of floor area may be
used for the home occupation. This floor area can
be in a detached accessory structure.
b) If an accessory structure is to be used for the
home occupation, the following criteria must be
met:
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1. The accessory building shall be set back at
least thirty (30) feet farther from the road
than the residence.
2. The accessory building shall not be closer
than forty (40) feet to side and rear lot
lines.
3. The accessory building and any required off-
street parking shall be adequately screened
from view of the road and adjacent property by
a densely planted evergreen hedge of shrubs or
trees. In lieu of an evergreen hedge, a six
(6) foot stockade fence and deciduous plant
materials may be used for screening purposes.
4. Any outdoor storage of materials for use in
the home occupation shall be totally screened
from the road and from adjacent property in
the same manner as accessory structures. The
storage area shall not exceed 1000 square
feet. The setback from the side and rear
property lines shall be the same as for an
accessory building for use as a home
occupation.
C) Signs shall be as provided in Article 9..
d) The on-premises sale and delivery of goods which
are not produced on the premises is prohibited,
except in the case of the delivery and sale of
goods incidental to the provision of a service.
e) No equipment or process shall be employed that will
generate noise, vibration, glare, odor or
electrical interference detectable at the lot lines
of the lot on which the home occupation is located.
f) No more than two (2) individuals not residing in
the dwelling unit may work in the home occupation.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT (new test underlined) :
6. 16.6.3 Home Occupations in the RB, AR and R-1 Districts
(Minimum 200, 000 square foot lots) .
The following restrictions shall be applied to home
occupations in the RB, AR and R-1 districts on lots in
excess of 200, 000 square feet.
a) A maximum of 2000 square feet of floor area may be
used for the home occupation. This floor area can
be in a detached accessory structure.
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b) If an accessory structure is to be used for the
home occupation, the following criteria must be met
unless the accessory structure is not or will not
be visible from adjacent roads and Property:
1. The accessory building shall be set back at
least thirty (30) feet farther from the road
than the residence.
2 . The accessory building shall not be closer
than forty (40) feet to side and rear lot
lines.
3. The accessory building and any required off-
street parking shall be adequately screened
from view of the road and adjacent property by
a densely planted evergreen hedge of shrubs or
trees. In lieu of an evergreen hedge, a six
(6) foot stockade fence and deciduous plant
materials may be used for screening purposes.
4-v-cl Any outdoor storage of materials for use in the
home occupation shall be totally screened from the
road and from adjacent property in the same manner
as accessory structures. The storage area shall not
exceed 1000 square feet. The setback from the side
and rear property lines shall be the same as for an
accessory building for use as a home occupation.
ed) Signs shall be as provided in Article 9.
fie) The on-premises sale and delivery of goods which
are not produced on the premises is prohibited,
-- — except in the -case of the-delivery -and- sale-of-
goods incidental to the provision of a service.
of) No equipment or process shall be employed that will
generate noise, vibration, glare, odor or
electrical interference detectable at the lot lines
of the lot on which the home occupation is located.
€g) No more than two (2) individuals not residing in
the dwelling unit may work in the home occupation.
Ordinance Review Committee:
Planning Board:
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