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AGENDA
ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
ORANGE COUNTY WEST CAMPUS OFFICE BUILDING
131 WEST MARGARET LANE – LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM (ROOM #004)
HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Ordinance Review Committee Meeting – 6:30 pm
Note: This is a meeting of the Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) for Planning Board members
who would like to review and comment on proposed amendments before the items are formally
considered by the Planning Board. Attendance is not mandatory and a quorum is not necessary
for meetings of the ORC.
No. Page(s) Agenda Item
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. 2 - 30 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO) TEXT AMENDMENTS – O/I
(OFFICE/INSTITUTIONAL) ZONING DISTRICT AND NEW PERMITTED USE TYPE
To review and comment upon proposed amendments to the UDO
regarding revisions to the O/I (Office/Institutional) zoning district and
establishment of a new permitted use type.
Presenter: Ashley Moncado, Special Projects Planner
3. ADJOURNMENT
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ORANGE COUNTY
PLANNING BOARD ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 6, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 2
SUBJECT: Review of Proposed Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) Amendments – O/I (Office/Institutional) Zoning District and Establishment of a New
Permitted Use Type.
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. Comprehensive Plan and Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO)
Amendment Outline Form
2. Proposed Amendments
3. Proposed Amendment Summary
Ashley Moncado, Planner II (919) 245-2589
Craig Benedict, Director (919) 245-2575
PURPOSE: To review and comment upon a government-initiated Comprehensive Plan and
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendment regarding the O/I (Office/Institutional)
Zoning District and establishment of a new permitted use type that would also be permitted in I-
1, I-2, and I-3.
BACKGROUND: Based on Board of County Commissioners’ goals to promote economic
sustainability through planning policies and orderly growth this amendment is proposed. In order
to manage, accommodate, and review mixed use developments containing office, research, and
manufacturing, the Planning Director has initiated a text amendment to the O/I
(Office/Institutional) zoning district. The amendment proposes to:
• Rename the O/I (Office/ Institutional) zoning district to the O/RM (Office/Research and
Manufacturing) zoning district.
• Allow for additional principal uses to be permitted by right in the modified O/RM district.
• Delete residential uses as a permitted use in the O/RM zoning district.
• Establish secondary uses and allow them to be permitted by right in the modified O/RM
district.
• Create a new permitted use type, Research and Manufacturing, to allow for research
facilities with advanced manufacturing operations in the O/RM and I-1, I-2, and I-3 zoning
districts.
Attachment 1 contains additional information and analysis regarding this amendment. Proposed
text amendment language can be found in Attachment 2 within a “track changes” format.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding
for the provision of County services. Costs for the required legal advertisement were paid from
FY2015-16 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in
the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment.
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RECOMMENDATION(S): Planning staff recommends the Ordinance Review Committee review
and comment upon the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Unified
Development Ordinance.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN / FUTURE LAND USE MAP
AND
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO)
AMENDMENT OUTLINE
UDO / Zoning-2016-03
O/I (Office/Institutional) Zoning District
A. AMENDMENT TYPE
Map Amendments
Land Use Element Map:
From:
To:
Zoning Map:
From:
To:
Other:
Text Amendments
Comprehensive Plan Text:
Section(s): Appendix F: Relationship Between Land Use Categories and
Zoning Districts Matrix
UDO Text:
UDO General Text Changes
UDO Development Standards
UDO Development Approval Processes
Section(s): Section 3.4, General Commercial Districts
Section 5.1.1, Prohibited Uses
Section 5.2, Table of Permitted Uses
Section 5.6, Standards for Commercial Uses
Section 6.2.5, Principal Uses
Section 6.4.4, Vibrations
Section 6.8.6, Land Use Buffers
Section 10.1, Definitions
Other:
B. RATIONALE
1. Purpose/Mission
In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.3 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
and Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified Development Ordinance Amendments of
Attachment 1 4
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the UDO, the Planning Director has initiated a text amendments related to the O/I
(Office/Institutional) zoning district. The purpose of this amendment is to allow for
mixed use developments comprised of office, research, and manufacturing to be
permitted by right on a parcel. An additional permitted use type would also be added
to the I-1, I-2, and I-3 zoning districts.
2. Analysis
As required under Section 2.8.5 of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to:
‘cause an analysis to be made of the application and, based upon that analysis,
prepare a recommendation for consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of
County Commissioners’.
In order to accommodate and permit for new mixed use developments comprised of
office, research, and manufacturing, the Planning Director is proposing to initiate a
text amendment to the O/I (Office/ Institutional) zoning district. The amendment
proposes to:
Rename the O/I (Office/ Institutional) zoning district to the O/RM
(Office/Research and Manufacturing) zoning district.
Allow for additional principal uses to be permitted by right in the modified
O/RM district.
Delete residential uses currently permitted in the O/I zoning district.
Establish secondary uses and allow them to be permitted by right in the
modified O/RM district.
Create a new land use type, Research and Manufacturing, to allow for
research facilities with advanced manufacturing operations in the O/RM and I-
1, I-2, and I-3 zoning districts.
The Comprehensive Plan text amendment is necessary to ensure references to the
current O/I (Office/Institutional) zoning district are modified to reflect the proposed
O/RM (Office/Research and Manufacturing) zoning district.
3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives)
Chapter 3: Economic Development Element
Section 3.5 Goals
Economic Development Overarching Goal: Viable and sustainable economic
development that contributes to both property and sales tax revenues, and
enhances high-quality employment opportunities for County residents.
Objective ED-1.5:
Identify barriers to development of desirable businesses and local businesses,
and mitigate these barriers.
Objective ED-2.1:
Encourage compact and higher density development in areas served by water
and sewer.
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Chapter 5: Land Use Element
Section 5.6 Goals
Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern and
designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities
sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County’s population and economy
consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives.
Land Use Goal 1:
Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the
provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life.
Land Use Goal 3:
A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that
limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use
conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system.
Land Use Goal 4:
Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or incentives that
promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals.
Objective LU-1.1:
Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density residential and non -
residential development with existing or planned locations of public
transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate supporting
infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and
sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources.
This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new
mixed-use zoning districts where adequate public services are available.
Objective LU-3.1:
Discourage urban sprawl, encourage a separation of urban and rural land uses,
and direct new development into areas where necessary community facilities and
services exist through periodic updates to the Land Use Plan. (See also
Economic Development Objective ED-2.8.)
4. New Statutes and Rules
N/A
C. PROCESS
1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES
a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed
March 22, 2016
b. Quarterly Public Hearing
May 23, 2016
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c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints
April 6 – Ordinance Review Committee (receive materials)
May 4 – Planning Board Recommendation (receive materials)
d. Other
2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and
Orange County ordinance requirements.
a. Planning Board Review:
April 6, 2016 – Ordinance Review Committee
May 4, 2016 – Recommendation to the BOCC
b. Advisory Boards:
Economic Development Advisory Board
c. Local Government Review:
d. Notice Requirements
Consistent with NC State Statutes – legal ad prior to public hearing
e. Outreach:
FISCAL IMPACT
Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the
provision of county services. Costs for the required legal advertisement will be paid
from FY2015-16 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning
staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required
to process this amendment.
D. AMENDMENT IMPLICATIONS
Adoption of the proposed amendment will rename the existing O/I (Office/Institutional)
zoning district to O/RM (Office/Research and Manufacturing) zoning district, allow for
additional principal uses in the O/RM district, delete residential uses as a permitted use
in the O/RM zoning district, establish secondary uses, and create a new land use type,
General Public: A community meeting will be held prior to the May Planning
Board meeting to review the proposed amendments and
accept public comment. Mailings will be sent to property
owners in the county who own property zoned as O/I
(Office/Institutional) to inform them of the proposed
amendment and community meeting.
Small Area Plan Workgroup:
Other:
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Research and Manufacturing. This amendment will allow for mixed use developments
comprised of office, research, and manufacturing to be permitted by right on a parcel
which will allow for a faster review process than would currently be required.
E. SPECIFIC AMENDMENT LANGUAGE
See Attachment 2
Primary Staff Contact:
Ashley Moncado
Planning Department
919-245-2589
amoncado@orangecountync.gov
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UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
PACKET NOTES:
The following packet details the proposed text amendment regarding the existing O/I
(Office/Institutional) Zoning District. The amendment package will modify Sections 3.4, 5.1.1,
5.2, 5.6, 6.2.5, 6.4.4, 6.8.6, and 10.1 of the UDO and Appendix F of the Comprehensive Plan.
As the number of affected pages/sections of the existing UDO and Comprehensive Plan are
being modified with this proposal, staff has divided the proposed amendments into the
following color coded classifications:
Red Text: Denotes new, proposed text, that staff is suggesting be added to the UDO
and Comprehensive Plan.
Black Strikethrough Text: Denotes existing text that staff is proposing to delete from the
UDO and Comprehensive Plan.
*: Denotes existing text that staff is proposing to delete from Section 5.2, Table of
Permitted Uses, of the UDO.
Only those pages of the UDO and Comprehensive Plan impacted by the proposed
modification(s) have been included within this packet. Some text on the following pages has a
large “X” through it to denote that these sections are not part of the amendments under
consideration. The text is shown only because in the full UDO and Comprehensive Plan it is on
the same page as text proposed for amendment or footnotes from previous sections ‘spill over’
onto the included page. Text with a large “X” is not proposed for modification.
Please note that the page numbers in this amendment packet may or may not
necessarily correspond to the page numbers in the adopted UDO because adding text
may shift all of the text/sections downward.
Users are reminded that these excerpts are part of a much larger document that regulates land
use and development in Orange County. The full UDO is available online at:
http://orangecountync.gov/planning/Ordinances.asp. The full Comprehensive Plan is available
at:
http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/planning_and_inspections/2030_comprehensive_
plan.php.
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Attachment 2
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Article 3: Base Zoning Districts
Section 3.4: General Commercial Districts
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 3-30
O/I O/RM
OFFICE /
INSTITUTIONAL OFFICE /
RESEARCH AND
MANUFACTURING
DIMENSIONAL AND RATIO STANDARDS
Lot Size, min. (square
feet)
R [1] None
NR
NR-CU 5,000
PURPOSE
Lot Width, min. (feet)
R
NR-CU None
The purpose of the Office/Institutional (O/I) Office/Research and
Manufacturing (O/RM) District is to provide locations for medium
and high intensity office, service, institutional, and residential
research, and light manufacturing land uses in areas where
urban services are available or are to be made available as part
of the development process. This district is intended to provide
for employment centers near transportation routes.
NR 50
Front Setback from
ROW, min. (feet)
R
NR - CU None
NR 25
Side Setback, min. (feet)
R None
NR 10 [2]
APPLICABILITY NR - CU None [2]
This district will usually be applied where the following conditions
exist:
1. Site is located in areas designated by the adopted
Comprehensive Plan as Commercial Transition Activity Node or
Commercial-Industrial Transition Activity Nodes.
2. W ater and sewer mains are existing at the site or are to be
made available during the development process.
Rear Setback, min.
(feet)
R None
NR 10 [2]
NR - CU None [2]
Height, max. (feet) 35 [3]
DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS NOTES:
[1] R = residential, NR = non-residential, CU = conditional use.
[2] Required side and rear setbacks adjacent to residentially
zoned land shall be equal to the required side or rear setback of
the adjacent residential district.
[3] Two feet of additional height shall be allowed for one foot
increase of the required front and side setbacks.
Floor Area Ratio, max.
R - CU
NR .40
NR-CU .45
Required Open Space
Ratio, min. .55
Required Livability
Space Ratio, min. R-CU .52
Required Recreation
Space Ratio, min.
R .111
R-CU .114
Gross Land Area,
min./max.
(square feet)
R-CU 5,000/
none
NR-CU 200,000/
none
Required
Pedestrian/Landscape
Ratio, min.
NR
NR-CU .05
O/I DISTRICT SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Uses shall be restricted to those indicated for the O/I O/RM District in Section 5.2, unless a Conditional Use
(CU) or MPD-CZ District is approved (see Section 3.8). Additionally, non-residential uses are restricted
based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the property is located. Refer to Section 4.2.3
for land use restrictions.
2. Secondary uses are permitted in the O/RM district when the principal use type of the overall project is
Industrial (Light), Research Facility, or Research and Manufacturing. Secondary uses, as indicated in
Section 5.2, shall be limited to no more than 25% of the project’s square footage.
3. Development within the zoning district shall be subject to all applicable use standards detailed in Article 5
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Article 3: Base Zoning Districts
Section 3.4: General Commercial Districts
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 3-31
and all applicable development standards detailed in Article 6 of this Ordinance. See Sections 6.2.5 and
6.2.6 if more than one principal use or principal structure is proposed on a non -residential zoning lot.
3. The residential density permitted on a given parcel is based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in
which the property is located. Refer to Section 4.2.4 for a breakdown of the allowable density (i.e., the
number of individual dwellings that can be developed on a parcel of property).
4. Allowable impervious surface area is based on the Watershed Protection Overlay District in which the
property is located. Refer to Sections 4.2.5 and 4.2.6 for a breakdown of the allowable impervious surface
area. Additionally, Section 4.2.6 may require a larger lot size for non-residential uses than is contained in
the Dimensional and Ratio Standards Table.
5. For lots outside of a Watershed Protection Overlay District (see Section 4.2), the minimum usable lot area
for lots that utilize ground absorption wastewater systems shall be 30,000 square feet for parcels between
40,000 square feet and 1.99 acres in size; zoning lots two acres and greater in size shall have a minimum
usable lot area of at least 40,000 square feet.
6. Proposed subdivisions are subject to all applicable subdivision standards detailed in Article 7. Note that
Article 7 provides for different dimensional requirements than those shown in the Dimensional and Ratio
Standards table depending upon the type of subdivision proposed and the percentage of open space
provided.
7. Subdivisions proposing private roads are subject to larger setbacks and minimum lot sizes than those listed
in the Dimensional and Ratio Standards. Refer to Section 7.8.4 for additional requirements. Refer to
Section 7.8.5 for private road standards.
8. Subdivisions in the Economic Development, Commercial and/or Industrial Nodes are subject to the
procedure outlined in Section 2.16.
9. Normally, the maximum amount of land zoned to this district shall not exceed five acres.1
10. The site shall be located near major transportation corridors and have access to adequate public roadway
network.
1 Planning staff is proposing the removal of this standard in order to support larger economic development
projects in the future.
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ARTICLE 5: USES
SECTION 5.1: ESTABLISHMENT OF USE REGULATIONS
Except as otherwise provided herein, regulations governing the use of land and structures are hereby
established as shown in the Table of Permitted Uses.
5.1.1 Prohibited Uses
Uses of land or structures which are not expressly listed in the Table of Permitted Uses (Section
5.2), as Permitted Principal Uses, Permitted Accessory Uses, Permitted Secondary Uses, or
Special Uses in a district are prohibited and shall not be established within that district.
5.1.2 Uses Permitted As a Matter of Right
Within all districts the following uses are permitted as a matter of right:
(A) Above ground and buried utility lines for local distribution of electricity, telephone, and
cable television service, accessory and appurtenant apparatus such as poles, guy wires,
transformers and switching boxes.
(B) Cabinetized telephone and/or fiber optic equipment associated with the local distribution
of services. Setbacks from the right-of-way for such equipment may be reduced to 20
feet in the Agricultural Residential, Rural Residential and Rural Buffer zoning districts
provided that the equipment is screened from view by landscape materials.
(C) Bona fide farms.
(D) Buildings and other temporary structures used in connection with the construction of a
permanent building. (See Section 5.4.4).
(E) Neighborhood utility facilities located within a public right of way with the permission of
the owner of the right of way (State, City or Town).
(F) Off street parking as a required accessory use to a permitted use.
(G) Public and private streets and roads. Railroad rights of way.
(H) Water and sanitary sewer lines, gas and liquid fuel distribution lines.
(I) Telephone exchanges (without business offices), subscriber loop huts, pressure regulator
stations, water and sanitary sewer pumping stations. (See Section 5.9.1).
(J) Electrical substations, switching and metering stations and associated transmission lines,
where incoming voltage does not exceed 100 kilovolts (kv). (See Section 5.9.2).
(K) Solid waste collection facilities owned and operated by a public agency for the purpose of
disposal of household waste by Orange County residents. (See Section 5.11.1).
(L) Borrow pits (including reclamation by landfilling) associated with a State or Federal
highway project. (See Section 5.12.1).
5.1.3 Special Uses
(A) It is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners to create, and from time to time
amend, a list of Special Uses within the Table of Permitted Uses which, because of their
inherent nature, extent and external effects, require special care in the control of their
location and methods of operation.
(B) The Board of County Commissioners is aware of its responsibility to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare and believe that certain uses which now or in the
future may be included on this list are appropriately handled as Special Uses, subject to
review in relation to general and specific requirements, rather than as uses permitted by
right.
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Article 5: Uses
Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-5
SECTION 5.2: TABLE OF PERMITTED USES
5.2.1 Table of Permitted Uses – General Use Zoning Districts
TABLE OF PERMITTED USES – GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
* = PERMITTED USE A = CLASS A SPECIAL USE B = CLASS B SPECIAL USE Δ = SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS
USE TYPE
GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 OI
O/RM AS EI I 1 I2 I3 PID
~ Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E)
^ Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) + Use may be permitted as a secondary use in the O/RM zoning district (see Section 5.6.16)
AGRICULTURAL USES
Agricultural Processing Facility ~ * * * *
Agricultural Processing Facility, Community ^ * * * * * *
Agricultural Services Uses * *
Cold Storage Facility A * * *
Community Farmers’ Market ^ * * * * * * *
Composting Operation, no grinding A
Composting Operation, with grinding ~ A
Cooperative Farm Stand ^ * * * * *
Equestrian Center A
Farm Equipment Rental, Sales and Service ~ * * * * *
Farm Supply Store * * * * *
Feed Mill ~ * * *
Greenhouses with On Premises Sales ^ * * * * * *
Meat Processing Facility, Community ^ * * * * * *
Meat Processing Facility, Regional ~ A
Non-Farm Use of Farm Equipment ^ * * *
Stables, Commercial ~ B B B B B B
Stockyards / Livestock Markets ~ *
CHILD CARE & EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
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Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses
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TABLE OF PERMITTED USES – GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
* = PERMITTED USE A = CLASS A SPECIAL USE B = CLASS B SPECIAL USE Δ = SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS
USE TYPE
GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 OI
O/RM AS EI I 1 I2 I3 PID
~ Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E)
^ Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) + Use may be permitted as a secondary use in the O/RM zoning district (see Section 5.6.16)
Center in a Residence for 3 to 12 Children * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Child Care Facilities B B B B B B B B B * * * * * *
Libraries * * * * *
Non-Profit Educational Cooperative A
Schools: Dance, Art & Music * * * * * *
Schools: Elementary, Middle & Secondary A A A A A A A A A A
Schools: Vocational * * * * *
Universities, Colleges & Institutes * * * * * *
COMMERCIAL USES
Banks & Financial Institutions * * * * * +
Beauty & Barber Shops * * * * * +
Country Store * * *
Drive In Theaters ~ *
Funeral Homes ~ * *
Garden Center * * * * *
Hotels & Motels ~ * * *
Junkyards ~ A A A
Kennels, Class II ~ ^ B B B B B B
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services * * * * * +
Massage, Business of * *
Microbrewery with Minor Events ^ B B B B B
Nightclubs, Bars, Pubs * * * +
Offices & Personal Services, Class 1 * * * * * * * * *
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Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses
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TABLE OF PERMITTED USES – GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
* = PERMITTED USE A = CLASS A SPECIAL USE B = CLASS B SPECIAL USE Δ = SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS
USE TYPE
GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 OI
O/RM AS EI I 1 I2 I3 PID
~ Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E)
^ Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) + Use may be permitted as a secondary use in the O/RM zoning district (see Section 5.6.16)
Offices & Personal Services, Class 2 * * * * * * *
Offices & Personal Services, Class 3 * * * *
Repair Service Electronic & Appliance * * * *
Restaurants: Carry Out * * * * +
Restaurants: Drive In * * *
Restaurants: General * * * * +
Retail, Class 1 * * * * * +
Retail, Class 2 * * * *
Retail, Class 3 * *
Rural Guest Establishment: Bed & Breakfast ^ * * *
Rural Guest Establishment: Bed & Breakfast Inn
^ B B
Rural Guest Establishment: Country Inn ^ A A
Sexually Oriented Businesses * *
Storage of Goods, Outdoor ~ * * * *
Storage or Warehousing: Inside Building * * * * * *
Studio (Art) * * * * * * * *
Taxidermy ^ B * * * * *
Tourist Home * * * * *
Wholesale Trade ~ * * * * * * *
Winery with Minor Events ^ B B B B B
EXTRACTIVE USES
Extraction of Earth Products ~ A A A A A
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Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses
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TABLE OF PERMITTED USES – GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
* = PERMITTED USE A = CLASS A SPECIAL USE B = CLASS B SPECIAL USE Δ = SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS
USE TYPE
GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 OI
O/RM AS EI I 1 I2 I3 PID
~ Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E)
^ Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) + Use may be permitted as a secondary use in the O/RM zoning district (see Section 5.6.16)
GOVERNMENTAL USES
Governmental Facilities & Office Buildings * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Governmental Protective Services (Police & Fire
Stations) Rescue Squads, Volunteer Fire
Departments
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Military Installations (National Guard & Reserve
Armory) ~ * * * *
MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLY & PROCESSING
Assembly and Packaging Operations Including
Mail Order Houses, But Excluding On-Premises
Retail Outlets
* * * * *
Industrial, Heavy ~ *
Industrial, Light ~ * * * * *
Industrial, Medium ~ * *
Microbrewery, production only ^ B B * * * *
Printing & Lithography * * * + * * *
Sawmills ~ *
Winery, production only ^ B B * * * *
MEDICAL USES
Health Services: Over 10,000 Sq. Ft. ~ * *
Health Services: Under 10,000 Sq. Ft. * * * * *
Hospitals ~ * *
Veterinary Clinic B * * * * * * + * * * *
Veterinary Clinic, mobile B B * * * * * * + * * * *
Veterinary Hospitals * * * * * * *
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Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses
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TABLE OF PERMITTED USES – GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
* = PERMITTED USE A = CLASS A SPECIAL USE B = CLASS B SPECIAL USE Δ = SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS
USE TYPE
GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 OI
O/RM AS EI I 1 I2 I3 PID
~ Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E)
^ Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) + Use may be permitted as a secondary use in the O/RM zoning district (see Section 5.6.16)
RECREATIONAL USES
Botanical Gardens & Arboretums * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Camp/Retreat Center B B B
Golf Driving and Practice Ranges B * * *
Parks, Public * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Recreational Facilities B B B B B B B B B B B * * B * * *
Golf Course A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling; Mobile Home * * * * * * * * * * *
Dwelling; Multiple Family * * * * * * * * *
Dwelling; Single-Family * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Dwelling; Two-Family * * * * * * * * * * * *
Family Care Home * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Group Care Facility B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Rehabilitative Care Facility * * *
Residential Hotel (Fraternities, Sororities, and
Dormitories) ~ A A A A A
Rooming House * * * * *
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunication Tower – Stealth (75 feet or
shorter) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Telecommunication Towers (Over 75 feet and
under 200 feet) B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Telecommunication Towers (200 feet and higher) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
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Article 5: Uses
Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-10
TABLE OF PERMITTED USES – GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
* = PERMITTED USE A = CLASS A SPECIAL USE B = CLASS B SPECIAL USE Δ = SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS
USE TYPE
GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 OI
O/RM AS EI I 1 I2 I3 PID
~ Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E)
^ Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) + Use may be permitted as a secondary use in the O/RM zoning district (see Section 5.6.16)
TEMPORARY USES
Buildings, Portable B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Temporary Mobile Home (Use during
construction/installation of permanent residential
unit and for 30 days following issuance of
Certificate of Occupancy)
* * * * * *
AUTOMOTIVE / TRANSPORTATION
Bus Passenger Shelter * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Bus Terminals & Garages ~ * * * *
Motor Freight Terminals ~ * * *
Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Body
Shop) ~ * * *
Motor Vehicle Repair Garage ~ * *
Motor Vehicle Sales / Rental (New & Used) * * * * * * *
Motor Vehicle Services Stations * * * * *
Parking As Principal Use, Surface or Structure * * *
Petroleum Products: Storage & Distribution ~ * * *
Postal & Parcel Delivery Services * * *
UTILITIES
Elevated Water Storage Tanks B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Public Utility Stations & Sub-Stations, Switching
Stations, Telephone Exchanges, Water &
Sewage Treatment Plants
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Electric, Gas, and Liquid Fuel Transmission
Lines B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Water & Sanitary Sewer Pumping * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Article 5: Uses
Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-11
TABLE OF PERMITTED USES – GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
* = PERMITTED USE A = CLASS A SPECIAL USE B = CLASS B SPECIAL USE Δ = SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS
USE TYPE
GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 OI
O/RM AS EI I 1 I2 I3 PID
~ Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E)
^ Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) + Use may be permitted as a secondary use in the O/RM zoning district (see Section 5.6.16)
Solar Array – Large Facility B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
Solar Array – Public Utility A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Landfills (2 Acres or More) ~ A A A A A A A
Landfills (Less Than 2 Acres) ~ B B B B B B B
Waste Management Facility; Hazardous & Toxic~ A A A
MISCELLANEOUS
Accessory Uses * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Airports, General Aviation, Heliports, S.T.O.L ~ A A A A A A
Assembly Facility Greater Than 300 * *
Assembly Facility Less Than 300 * *
Cemetery B * B B B B B B B
Church * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Clubs or Lodges; Social; Fraternal or Union
Clubhouses * * * * * * * *
Community Center B B B B B B B B B * * * *
Crematoria ~ * * *
Historic Sites Non-Residential/Mixed Use A A A
Kennels, Class I * * * * * *
Research and Manufacturing * * * *
Research Facility ~ * * * * * * *
Research Lands & Installations, Non-profit *
Rural Heritage Museum B B B B B
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Article 5: Uses
Section 5.2: Table of Permitted Uses
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-12
TABLE OF PERMITTED USES – GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
* = PERMITTED USE A = CLASS A SPECIAL USE B = CLASS B SPECIAL USE Δ = SUBJECT TO SPECIAL STANDARDS
USE TYPE
GENERAL USE ZONING DISTRICTS
RB AR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R8 R13 LC1 NC2 CC3 GC4 EC5 OI
O/RM AS EI I 1 I2 I3 PID
~ Use may not be permitted as a Conditional Use District; See Section 5.1.4(E)
^ Allowed as more than one principal use if located on a bona fide farm (see Section 6.2.5) + Use may be permitted as a secondary use in the O/RM zoning district (see Section 5.6.16)
Rural Special Events ^ * * *
Special Events (Less than 150) * * *
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Article 5: Uses
Section 5.7: Standards for Recreational Uses
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-64
5.6.16 Secondary Uses
(A) General Standards of Evaluation
(1) Secondary uses, as indicated in Section 5.2, shall be conducted in conjunction
with a permitted principal use in the O/RM zoning district. Permitted principal use
types of the overall project must be Industrial (Light), Research Facility, or
Research and Manufacturing.
(2) Secondary uses shall be limited to no more than 25% of the project’s overall
square footage and shall be an incidental part of the total activity that takes place
within a cohesive project.
(3) Shall comply with all dimensional and ratio standards for the district in which the
secondary use is located.
SECTION 5.7: STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL USES
5.7.1 Recreational Uses as Accessory Uses
(A) Residential Land Uses
In addition to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, recreational uses
developed as an accessory use to a residence shall abide by the following:
(1) General Standards
(a) Accessory recreational uses shall not be open to the public or serve as a
recreation amenity for other lots.
(b) Amenities, equipment, and/or facilities intended for spectators such as
bleachers or public address systems shall not be permitted.
(c) Outdoor sports field lighting, as detailed within Section 6.11, shall be
prohibited.
(2) Specific Standards
(a) Motor Cross and Go-Kart Tracks
(i) All tracks and/or paths shall be located a minimum of 100 feet
from a property line.
(ii) A track or path shall not cross over active septic fields.
(iii) A Type B Land Use Buffer, as detailed in Section 6.8, shall be
required around the portion of the property where the track is
located.
(B) Non-residential Land Uses
In addition to the requirements contained within this Ordinance, recreational uses
developed as an accessory use to a non-residential land use shall abide by the following:
(1) Uses shall not constitute Recreational Facilities.
5.7.2 Recreational Facilities
(A) General Standards of Evaluation
(1) The standards included herein shall be applied to recreational facilities as a
principal use of property.
(2) The minimum lot area shall be two acres.
(3) Facilities may include such features as play and training areas, athletic field
lights, public address systems, parking for patrons and staff, storage/office
facilities, and restroom/locker facilities.
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Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.4: Performance Standards
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-12
(4) The values stated in Tables 6.4.4.B & 6.4.4.C may be multiplied by 2 for impact
vibrations.
(5) Vibrations resulting from temporary construction or other temporary activity that
occurs between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm shall be exempt from the requirements of
this subsection.
(6) Vibration levels for the extraction of earth products and landfills shall be as set
forth in Sections 5.11 and 5.12.
(B) Commercial, Industrial, and Conditional Districts
(1) No permitted Principal Use, Special Use or Accessory Use in LC-1, O/I O/RM, EI,
or I-1 districts may generate transmitted vibration that is perceptible to the human
sense of touch, measured at the outside boundary of the structure occupied by
the use generating the vibration.
(2) No permitted Principal Use, Special Use, Conditional Use or Accessory Use in
the NC-2, CC-3, GC-4, EC-5, I-2, I-3, and AS, and CZ districts may generate any
ground transmitted vibration in excess of the limits set forth in the following table:
TABLE 6.4.4.B: COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND CONDITIONAL DISTRICTS MAXIMUM
PERMITTED GROUND-TRANSMITTED VIBRATION
ZONING OF ADJACENT
LAND USE ZONING OF DEVELOPMENT SITE
MAXIMUM PARTICLE VELOCITY FOR
GENERATING LAND USE (INCHES PER
SECOND)
Residential
NC-2 & I-2 [1] 0.02
CC-3, GC-4, EC-5, I-3, AS, &
CZ Districts [2] 0.20
Non-residential
NC-2 & I-2 [1] 0.10
CC-3, GC-4, EC-5, I-3, AS, &
CZ Districts [2] 0.20
NOTES:
[1] Measurements taken at the boundaries of the zoning district lot containing the use generating
the vibrations.
[2] Measurements taken at the zoning district boundaries
(C) Economic Development Zoning Districts
(1) Maximum Permitted Ground Transmitted Vibration
TABLE 6.4.4.C: MAXIMUM PERMITTED GROUND-TRANSMITTED VIBRATION
RECEIVING LAND USE MAXIMUM PARTICLE VELOCITY FOR GENERATING LAND
USE (INCHES PER SECOND)
Residential development 0.02
Non-residential development 0.10
(2) Mitigation
(a) Design features used to mitigate vibration must be clearly identified on
the site plan.
(b) Applicants must provide documentation of the source and level of
vibration, and the specific manner in which the design feature will reduce
vibration to acceptable levels.
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Article 6: Development Standards
Section 6.8: Landscaping, Buffers & Tree Protection
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-48
TABLE 6.8.6.D: LAND USE BUFFERS
ZONING OR USE OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES
RB
,
AR
,
RI
R-2,
R-3
R-4,
R-5
R-8,
R-13
MH
P
-CZ
O/I O/
R
M
, NC
-2,
LC
-
1
CC
-3,
G
C
-4,
EC
-5
EI, I-1,
I-2,
I-3,
PI
D
INT
E
R
S
T
A
T
E
HIG
H
W
A
Y
ART
E
R
I
A
L
STR
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E
T
COL
L
E
C
T
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STR
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ACT
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FAR
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AGR
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RB, AR, R1 - A A B F E F F F E B B
R-2 & R-3 A - A B F D F F F D B B
R-4 & R-5 A A - B F C E E F C B B
R-8 & R-13 B B B - F B D D F C B B
MHP-CZ F F F F - F F F F F F F
O/I O/RM, NC-
2,
LC-1
E D C B F - - - F B B D
CC-3, GC-4,
EC-5 F F E D F - - - F B B D
EI, I-1, I-2, I-3,
PID F F E E F - - - F B B D
AS, ASE-CZ D A A A F A A A F B B B
Note: MPD-CZ buffers to be determined at time of approval.
(E) Natural Buffers
(1) If there is existing, healthy, natural vegetation in the area of a required buffer, it
must be preserved. If the vegetation is removed for any reason, other than in
accordance with an approved landscape and tree preservation plan, the
dimensions of the buffer shall be increased 50% and the number of required
plantings shall be increased 50%.
(2) The critical root zones of trees within the buffer must be protected if the applican t
seeks credit for preservation of existing trees. For example, if a required buffer
has a dimensional width of 30 feet, and the critical root zone extends beyond the
30 feet, the buffer will be extended to the edge of the critical root zone in the area
around the tree.
(3) If necessary, a natural buffer will be supplemented with additional plantings in
order to meet the Constructed Buffers standards established herein.
(F) Constructed Buffers
(1) If existing plantings are not sufficient to meet the buffer standards established in
this Section, additional plantings shall be installed.
(2) The plant units listed below will be considered comparable, and therefore
interchangeable, as set forth below.
(3) Option 2, Deciduous, shall not be permitted when the proposed use is non-
residential and is proposed next to a residential district or use, unless employed
with a wall, as set forth herein.
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Article 10: Definitions
Section 10.1: Definitions
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-35
Repetitive loss
Flood-related damages sustained by a structure on two separate occasions during any ten year period for
which the cost of repairs at the time of each such flood event, on the average, equals or exceeds 25% of
the market value, or the tax value in the absence of recent comparative sales, of the structure before the
damage occurred.
Research and Manufacturing
A research and manufacturing establishment which accommodates and supports research and research
applications as well as related office and light industrial uses including, but not limited to, laboratories,
prototype production facilities, and general production facilities. Activities and operations must occur
entirely indoors and have limited impacts on surrounding properties.
Research Facility
A facility which accommodates research and research applications. Such facilities may include
laboratories, offices, and other facilities for research and development, as well as prototype production
facilities for product creation. Prototype production shall be limited in scale to that necessary to fully
analyze the merits of the product. Facilities may be housed in multiple structures in a cohesive, campus-
like design, provided all research and development activities are conducted wholly indoor s.
Reservoir, Class I
A body of water, such as a pond or lake, confined by a dam or other barrier to be used for public water
supply from which water flows by gravity or is pumped directly to a treatment plant or to a small
intervening storage basin and thence to a treatment plant.
Reservoir, Class II
A body of water, such as a pond or lake, confined by a dam or other barrier to be used for public water
supply from which water flows by gravity or is pumped to a Class I reservoir prior to final entrance to a
water treatment plant.
Residential Development
Buildings for residential use such as attached and detached single family dwellings, apartment
complexes, condominiums, townhouses, cottages, and their associated outbuildings such as garages,
storage buildings, and gazebos.
Residential Floor Area
The sum of areas for residential use on all floors of the building measured from the outside faces of the
exterior walls, including halls, lobbies, stairways, elevator shafts, enclosed porches and balconies, and
below-grade floor areas used for habitation and residential access.
Not countable as floor area are:
a) Open terraces, patios, atriums, or balconies
b) Carports, garages, breezeways, toolsheds
c) Special-purpose areas for common use of occupants, such as recreation rooms of social halls
d) Staff space for therapy or examination in care housing
e) Basement space not used for living accommodations
f) Any commercial or other non-residential space.
Residential Land Area
All portions of a parcel or tract of land intended to support residential development of any classification
(i.e. single-family, multi-family, etc), including accessory uses, and all land necessary to comply with the
provisions of this Ordinance. With respect to subdivisions and Conditional District projects, this term shall
be construed as including streets located entirely within the residential portion(s) of the development,
common open space, lands accepted for dedication for public purposes, and accessory and commercial
uses when developed as part of a mixed use development project.
Residential Use
A use of property characterized by the use of a structure(s) for habitation by an individual, family, or group
of unrelated individuals.
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Section 10.1: Definitions
Orange County, North Carolina – Unified Development Ordinance Page 10-38
B. Bed and Breakfast Inn: A business operated in a structure which is used primarily for providing
overnight accommodations to the public, even though the owner or manager lives on the
premises. The number of guestrooms may range from four to no more than eight. The
establishment shall not contain restaurant facilities, but may provide food service for transient
guests only. (Class B SUP)
C. Country Inn: A business, which offers accommodations and dining in a predominately rural area.
Overnight accommodations are available, and a full-service restaurant provides breakfast, lunch
and dinner to guests and the general public. The number of guestrooms may range from four to
no more than 24. The restaurant shall contain no more than 60 seats. (Class A SUP)
Rural Heritage Museum
A facility which stores and exhibits objects of historical, agricultural, and/or cultural interest for the
purpose of educating the public about the rural heritage of Orange County and surrounding areas.
Rural Industrial Activity Node
Land focused on designated road intersections which serves as a nodal crossroads for the surrounding
rural community and is an appropriate location for small-scale industrial uses which do not require urban
type services.
Rural Neighborhood Activity Node
Land focused on designated road intersections within a Rural or Agricultural Residential area that is
appropriate for small-scale commercial uses.
Rural Residential Land
Land in the rural areas of the County that is an appropriate location for low intensity and low density
residential development which are not dependent on urban services.
Rural Special Event
A temporary or seasonal commercial activity that occurs on a bona fide farm and which is expected to
attract more than 20 people at any given time.
Salvage yard
Property used for the storage, collection, and/or recycling of any type of equipment whatsoever, whether
industrial or non-commercial, and including but not limited to vehicles, appliances and related machinery.
Saw Mill
A facility where off-site logs or timber are sawn, planed or otherwise processed into lumber or other wood
products; not including the processing of timber for use on the same parcel of property.
Secondary Use
A use, identified in the Table of Permitted Uses, that primarily serves and supports the needs of a
permitted principal use, is conducted in conjunction with a permitted principal use , and is an incidental
part of the total activity that takes place within a cohesive project.
Semi-Cutoff Fixture
An outdoor fixture shielded or constructed in such a manner that it emits no more than 5% of its light
above the horizontal plane of the fixture, and no more than 20% of its light ten degrees below the
horizontal plane of the fixture.
Septic System, Alternative
Any approved ground absorption sewage treatment and disposal system other than an approved privy or
an approved septic tank system.
Septic Tank System
A subsurface sanitary sewage system consisting of a septic tank and a subsurface disposal field.
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Appendix F: Land Use and Zoning Matrix
Orange County Comprehensive Plan Page F-1
Appendix F. Relationships Between Land Use
Classifications and Zoning Districts
Per the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance, zoning districts are applied
to Land Use classifications and overlays in accordance with this appendix. A matrix
is provided at the end of this appendix that links the zoning districts to the land
use classifications and overlays listed.
TRANSITION LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
CHAPEL HILL AND CARRBORO TRANSITION
On November 2, 1987, a Joint Planning Agreement was adopted by Orange County
and the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The Agreement became effective on
November 14, 1988, following the adoption, by Orange County, of zoning plans
prepared by the two municipalities for their respective Transition Areas. The
applied zoning districts are those contained in the Chapel Hill Land Development
Ordinance and the Carrboro Land Use Ordinance, and are consistent with the land
use plan categories contained in the Orange County Chapel Hill Carrboro Joint
Planning Land Use Plan. Reference should be made to the appropriate municipal
ordinance and zoning map for a description of the districts and applicable
development standards. Under the terms of the Joint Planning Agreement, the
Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are responsible for permit administration within
their respective Transition Areas.
10-Year Transition
Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. All densities of
residential development would be appropriate. Non-residential uses implemented
in accordance with small area plans and/or overlay districts may be appropriate.
The applied zoning districts include: R-1 (Rural Residential); R-2 (Low Intensity
Residential), R-3 (Medium Intensity Residential), and R-4 (Medium Intensity
Residential); and R-5 (High Intensity Residential), R-8 (High Intensity Residential),
and R-13 (High Intensity Residential) residential uses, and Zoning Overlay Districts.
20-Year Transition
Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. All densities of
residential development would be appropriate. The applied zoning districts
include: R-1 (Rural Residential); R-2 (Low Intensity Residential), R-3 (Medium
Intensity Residential), and R-4 (Medium Intensity Residential); and R-5 (High
Intensity Residential), R-8 (High Intensity Residential), and R-13 (High Intensity
Residential) residential uses.
COMMERCIAL TRANSITION ACTIVITY NODE
Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. A full range of
intensities of commercial development would be appropriate. The applied zoning
districts include: LC-1 (Local Commercial); NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial); CC-3
(Community Commercial); GC-4 (General Commercial); and O/I (Office and
Institutional) O/RM (Office/Research and Manufacturing).
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL TRANSITION ACTIVITY NODE
Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density. A full range of
commercial and industrial activities would be appropriate and allowed. The applied
zoning districts include: I-1 (Light Industrial); I-2 (Medium Industrial); I-3 (Heavy
Industrial); LC-1 (Local Commercial); NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial); CC-3
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Orange County Comprehensive Plan Page F-2
(Community Commercial); GC-4 (General Commercial); and O/I (Office/Institutional).
O/RM (Office/Research and Manufacturing).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRANSITION ACTIVITY NODE
Identifies areas along major transportation corridors that may be in proximity to 10-
Year or 20-Year Transition areas of the County which have been specifically targeted
for economic development activity consisting of light industrial, distribution, flex
space, office, and service/retail uses. Such areas are located adjacent to interstate
and major arterial highways, and subject to special design criteria and performance
standards. The applied zoning districts are EDB-1 (Economic Development Buckhorn
Lower Intensity), EDB-2 (Economic Development Buckhorn Higher Intensity), EDE-1
(Economic Development Eno Lower Intensity), EDE-2 (Economic Development Eno
Higher Intensity), EDH-1 (Economic Development Hillsborough Linear Office), EDH-2
(Economic Development Hillsborough Limited Office), EDH-3 (Economic
Development Hillsborough Limited Office with Residential), EDH-4 (Economic
Development Hillsborough Office), and EDH-5 (Economic Development Hillsborough
Office/Flex).
RURAL LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
RURAL BUFFER
Only very low density residential , agricultural uses exempt from zoning regulations,
and low-intensity agricultural support uses are appropriate in the Rural Buffer. The
applied zoning district is RB (Rural Buffer).
RURAL RESIDENTIAL
Identifies rural areas to be developed as low intensity and low density residential.
The applied zoning district is R-1 (Rural Residential).
AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL
Agricultural activities and associated residential and commercial uses predominate.
The applied zoning districts reflect this primary land use and include: AR
(Agricultural Residential) and AS (Agricultural Services).
RURAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITY NODE
Identifies rural crossroads communities throughout the County where small scale
commercial activities serving the community and surrounding area are appropriate.
The applied zoning districts include: LC-1 (Local Commercial) and NC-2
(Neighborhood Commercial).
RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITY NODE
Identifies areas in the County where small scale commercial uses serving the
population in the surrounding area are appropriate. The applied zoning districts
include: LC-1 (Local Commercial) and NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial).
RURAL INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY NODE
Identifies rural areas in the County where small scale industrial activities would be
appropriate. The applied zoning district is I-1 (Light Industrial).
OVERLAYS
PUBLIC INTEREST AREA
These lands are considered valuable for recreational and research purposes and are
afforded special treatment. The applied zoning district is PID (Public Interest
District).
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Appendix F: Land Use and Zoning Matrix
Orange County Comprehensive Plan Page F-3
ZONING DISTRICTS
RB
AR
R-1
R-2
R-3, R-4
R-5, R-8, R-13
LC-1
NC
-2
CC
-3
GC-4
EC-5
0/I
O/R
M
I-1
I-2
I-3
EI
EDB-1, EDB-2, EDE-1,
EDE-2, EDH-1,
EDH-2,
EDH-3, EDH-4,
EDH-5
AS
Spec
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verla
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Dis
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PID
AS
E
-CZ
MP
D
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MHP-CZ
Land Use Classificatio ns &
Ov erlays
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Chapel H ill Transitio n Permit Administration by Municipalities under the provisions of the Joint Planning Agreement-
Co ntac t appro priate Municipality for applicable Zoning Standards Carrbo ro Transitio n
10-Year Transitio n ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
20-Year Transitio n ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Commercial Transitio n
Activ ity No de
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Co mmercial-Industrial
Transition Ac tiv ity
Node
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦ ♦ ♦
Ec ono mic Dev elo pment
Transitio n Ac tiv ity No de
♦ ♦ ♦
Rural
Rural Buffer ♦ ♦ ♦
Rural Residential ♦ ♦ ♦
Agricultural Residential ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Rural Co mmunity Ac tiv ity
Node
♦
♦
♦ ♦
Rural Neig hbo rhood
Activ ity No de
♦
♦
♦
Rural Industrial Ac tiv ity
Node
♦ ♦
Over
lay
Public Interest Area
♦
Amended 05-05-15
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Proposed Amendments to Section 5.2, Table of Permitted Uses
EXISTING STANDARDS PROPOSED AMENDMENT
COMMERCIAL USES
Banks & Financial Institutions Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Beauty & Barber Shops Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Hotels & Motels Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted by right in the in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Nightclubs, Bars, Pubs Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Restaurants: Carry Out Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Restaurants: General Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Retail, Class 1 Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Tourist Home Use currently permitted in the O/I Zoning District Removed as a permitted use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLY & PROCESSING
Industrial, Light Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted by right in the in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Microbrewery, production only Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted by right in the in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Printing & Lithography Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Winery, production only Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted by right in the in the modified O/RM Zoning District
MEDICAL USES
Health Services: Over 10,000 Sq. Ft. Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted by right in the in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Veterinary Clinic Use currently permitted by right in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Veterinary Clinic, mobile Use currently permitted by right in the O/I Zoning District Permitted as a secondary use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling; Multiple Family Use currently permitted by right in the O/I Zoning District Removed as a permitted use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Family Care Home Use currently permitted by right in the O/I Zoning District Removed as a permitted use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Group Care Facility Use currently permitted by right in the O/I Zoning District Removed as a permitted use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
Rooming House Use currently permitted by right in the O/I Zoning District Removed as a permitted use in the modified O/RM Zoning District
UTILITIES
Elevated Water Storage Tanks Use currently not permitted in the O/I Zoning District Permitted in the modified O/RM Zoning District with an approved Class B Special Use Permit
MISCELLANEOUS
Research and Manufacturing New use type to be permitted by right in the O/RM, I-1, I-2, and I-3 Zoning Districts.
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