5:1.1.

Water and sewerage. It shall be unlawful to construct any residential dwelling that is not connected to a water supply and sewerage disposal facility that has been approved by the appropriate county and/or state agencies.

5:1.2.

Facility approval. Area requirements for individual lots in all districts are minimum requirements with an approved water and sewerage disposal system accessible to the lot. If a lot of record with less than the minimum area is proposed for use and does not have an approved water and sewerage system available, a certificate from the appropriate county and/or state agencies approving the proposed facilities must accompany a request for a building permit.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:1, 5:1.2, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:1, 4-19-2016)

The purpose of this district is to provide for a full range of agricultural activities. This district also provides for spacious residential development for those who choose this environment and prevents untimely scattering of more dense urban uses that should be confined to areas planned for efficient extension of public services.

5:2.1.

Uses permitted.

Agricultural crops, including pens and structures for the raising of farm animals.

Barns.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured single-section home.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured multi-section home.

Home occupation. (Subject to the requirements in section 6:11.)

Nursery/greenhouse.

Portable or temporary school classroom.

Riding academies.

Riding stables.

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy.

Sign—Temporary. (Pertaining to the lease or sale of a building or premises.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed, or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed.

Tree farm.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses.

5:2.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with provisions in article 7:

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, and guest homes.

Cemetery. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:15.)

Child care center.

Churches, convents, and monasteries.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Country club.

Fire stations.

Landscaping business.

Library.

Private airstrip.

Private recreation area.

Public park and playground.

Public utility building and use.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Roadside stand for the sale of crops, produce, fruit, etc., produced on the property.

Schools—Public, parochial or private.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

Transportation and utility easement and right-of-way.

Veterinary clinic.

Veterinary hospital.

Other public and semipublic uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

5:2.3.

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be one acre.

5:2.4.

Lot width. Minimum lot width for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 30 feet with no less than 100-foot lot width at the building line.

5:2.5.

Front yard. The minimum depth of the front yard measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street except when a right-of-way has not been established or is not known; then the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:2.6.

Side yard. The minimum width of a residential side yard shall be 50 feet, except that any side yard abutting on a street or highway shall not be less than 20 feet in width.

5:2.7.

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 50 feet.

5:2.8.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:2.9.

Skirting. Skirting or a curtain wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access door, must be installed and maintained so that it encloses the area under manufactured homes. The foundation skirting or curtain wall may be of brick, masonry, or vinyl or similar materials designed and manufactured for permanent outdoor installation. Material used for skirting should be erected so as not to create a fire hazard and maintained in good state of repair.

A.

Crawl space shall be provided with ventilation as per section 10-81 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

B.

Access to the crawl space shall be as required by section 10-81 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

5:2.10.

Supplementary setback. Where a permitted R-A use abuts a church, public park or playground, or school—public, parochial, or private, existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, new barns or structures for farm animals or farm products larger that 3,000 sq. ft., shall not be constructed within 300 feet of the property boundary of the previously existing use. New barns or structures for farm animals or farm products of 3,000 sq. ft., or less, may be constructed within 50 feet of the previously existing use.

5:2.11

Bufferyard requirements. Where a nonresidential or subdivision abuts a residential property, an undisturbed bufferyard of 100 feet shall be required and maintained.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:2—5:2.10, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-050, 9-19-2000; Ord. No. 00-040, § 1.a, 10-17-2000; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:2, 4-19-2016; Ord. No. 2020-031, exh. A(5:2), 12-15-2020)

These residential districts are established as areas in which the principal use of land is for single-family dwellings and for related recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally required to provide an orderly and attractive residential area. The regulations for these districts are intended to discourage any use which, because of its characteristics, would interfere with the development of or be detrimental to the quiet residential nature of the area included in the districts.

5:3.1.

Uses permitted.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured multi-section home. (Subject to requirements of section 6:15.)

Home occupation. (Subject to requirements in section 6:11.)

A portable temporary school classroom.

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the provisions of sign ordinance.)

Sign—Temporary. (Pertaining to the lease or sale of a building or premises.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed, or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses.

5:3.2.

Uses permitted by special exception.

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, and guest homes.

Cemetery. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:15.)

Church.

Church related childcare centers.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Fire station.

Golf course including a clubhouse and other improvements.

Horses/ponies in R-15 and R-20. (Subject to [section] 7:4.)

Police station.

Private recreation area. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:6.)

Public park and playground.

Public utility building and use.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

School—Public, parochial, and private.

Transportation and utility easement and right-of-way.

Other public and semipublic uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

5:3.3.

Accessory building setback. Accessory buildings may be located in the rear yard, provided that they are set back not less than five feet from any lot line and occupy not more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

5:3.4.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:3.5.

Minimum requirements—Residential lots.

5:3.6.

Minimum requirements—Nonresidential lots.

No. 1

When calculating the minimum lot area within the R-40, R-20, R-15, R-12, R-10, and R-8, Single-Family Residential Districts, the area adjacent to a lot designated as being [a] county owned right-of-way may not be included in the computation and determination of the minimum lot area required under this section. In the case of multiple lot frontages, only the single lot frontage with the greatest length shall be used in computing the minimum lot area.

This provision does not diminish the county's rights and privileges to use the right-of-way nor does it confer any additional rights or privileges concerning the county owned right-of-way to any adjacent landowner.

No. 2

The minimum depth of the front yard measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street, except that when a right-of-way has not been established or is not known, the setback shall be measured from the edge of the pavement or back of the curb, if present, and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of ten feet.

No. 3

The minimum width of a residential side yard shall be ten percent of the total lot width or 10', whichever is greater, but not to exceed 25 feet. The minimum width of a nonresidential side yard shall be 25 feet measured from the property line. For residences, accessory buildings, and nonresidential uses located on corner lots, the minimum side yard width measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 40 feet on an arterial street.

No. 4

Lot area averaging may be utilized in new developments with no minimum acreage required. When calculating the minimum lot area within the R-40, R-20, R-15, R-12, R-10, and R-8, Single-Family Residential Districts, the minimum square footage of individual lots may be reduced by up to 25 percent provided the average lot size for the entire subdivision meets the zoning classification's minimum lot area and is indicated on an approved preliminary or summary subdivision plat. A maximum lot credit will be used in calculating the minimum lot area for each district as depicted on the chart below. When using lot averaging, the adjoining county owned right-of-way may not be included in the minimum lot calculation.

(Ord. No. 99-004, § 5:3—5:3.6, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 00-040, §§ 1.b, 1.c, 10-17-2000; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:3, 4-19-2016)

This district is established to provide for one- and two-family dwellings, and the recreational, religious, and educational facilities which are normally found in residential areas. The district is primarily intended for areas which represent a transition between low-density, single-family development and high-density, multifamily development and for sites which are located in predominantly low-density areas but contain a mix of uses such as single-family manufactured, modular, and multifamily residential units.

5:4.1.

Uses permitted.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family attached—Manufactured multi-section home.

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Not more than two dwelling units attached.)

Dwelling, two-family (duplex). (Two or more duplexes subject to the requirements of section 6:12.)

Home occupation. (Subject to the requirements of section 6:11.)

Portable or temporary classroom.

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Temporary. (Pertaining to the lease or sale of a building or premises.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items, located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed, or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses.

5:4.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with the provisions in article 7:

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, and cottages.

Child care center.

Church.

Communication towers. (subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Family care home.

Fire station.

Golf course including a clubhouse and other improvements.

Police station.

Private recreation area.

Public park and/or playground.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

School—Public, parochial, and private.

Transportation and utility easement and rights-of-way.

Other public and semipublic uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

5:4.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:4.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:4.4-1.

Lot area.

The minimum lot area for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 8,000 square feet.

The minimum lot area for single-family zero lot line and garden/patio homes shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum total lot area for a two-family dwelling or for two single-family attached dwellings on a single lot or on two adjoining individual lots shall be 8,000 square feet. Minimum area for individual lots are not otherwise regulated.

5:4.4-2.

Lot width. Minimum lot width shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

5:4.4-3.

Front yard. The minimum depth of a front yard for single-family detached dwellings (single-family, garden, patio, and zero lot line) measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. The minimum depth of a front yard for all other dwellings measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. When a right-of-way has not been established or is not known, the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:4.4-4.

Side yard. The minimum width of any side yard shall be ten percent of the total lot width or eight feet, whichever is greater. The minimum width of a nonresidential side yard shall be 15 feet measured from the property line. For residences, nonresidential uses, and accessory buildings on corner lots, the minimum side yard width measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 40 feet on an arterial street.

5:4.4-5.

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 15 feet.

5:4.5.

Accessory building setback. Accessory buildings may be located in the rear yard provided that they are set back not less than five feet from any lot line and occupy not more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

5:4.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:4—5:4.6, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:4, 4-19-2016)

This residential district is established to provide for medium population density. The principal use of land is for one-family and two-family dwellings and recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally associated with residential development. Multiple-family dwellings shall not be permitted. This district also allows a mixture of residential and professional offices provided design and review conditions are met. Due to the potential for office development, this classification should be limited to properties which have direct access to a major collector or arterial street.

5:5.1.

Uses permitted.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured multi-section home.

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Not more than two dwelling units.)

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Three or more dwelling units subject to provisions of section 6:12.)

Dwelling, two-family (duplex).

Home occupation. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:11.)

Residential continuing care retirement center. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:14.)

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Temporary. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items, located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed, or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed. Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses

5:5.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with the provisions in article 7:

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, and cottages.

Child care centers.

Church.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Family care home.

Fire station.

Golf course including clubhouse.

Group care home.

Group office development, offices. (Subject to section 5:5.7.)

Nursing continuing care retirement center.

Police station.

Private recreation area.

Public park.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

School—Public, parochial, and private.

Transportation and utility easements and rights-of-way, other public and semipublic uses which are considered compatible with the aforementioned uses. Certain retail sales establishments which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal office uses, such as, but not limited to, the following:

Apothecary.

Barber shop.

Beauty shop.

Cafeteria.

Florist shop.

Newsstand.

Optician.

Restaurant (not drive-in).

Sale or rental of medical supplies and prosthetic devices.

Sandwich shop.

Similar retail uses which are designed primarily to serve the convenience of persons working or receiving services in the building in which the accessory use is located, provided that such accessory use is clearly incidental and subordinate to principal permitted office uses.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

5:5.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet.

5:5.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:5.4-1.

Lot area.

The minimum lot area for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 8,000 square feet.

The minimum lot area for single-family zero lot line and garden/patio homes shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for two single-family attached units on adjoining individual lots shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

Townhouse and group development shall not be allowed on a lot less than two acres in size. In no case shall density exceed ten units per acre.

A professional office development shall not be allowed on a lot of less than two acres in size.

For nonresidential buildings other than professional offices, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section and the off-street parking and loading areas required in article 6, sections 6:9 and 6:10; provided, however, that the lot area for each nonresidential building shall not be less than 30,000 square feet.

5:5.4-2.

Lot width.

Minimum lot width for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 60 feet.

Minimum lot width for two-family (duplex) shall be 60 feet except as provided in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

5:5.4-3.

Front yard. The minimum depth of a front yard for single-family detached dwellings (single-family, garden, patio, and zero lot line) measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. The minimum depth of a front yard for all other dwellings measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. When a right-of-way has not been established or is not known, the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:5.4-4.

Side yard. The minimum width of single-family and two-family (duplex) residential side yards shall be ten percent of the total lot width or eight feet, whichever is greater. The minimum width of a nonresidential side yard shall be 15 feet measured from the property line. For residences, nonresidential uses, and accessory buildings on corner lots, the minimum side yard width measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 40 feet on an arterial street.

5:5.4-5.

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 15 feet.

5:5.5.

Accessory building setback. Accessory buildings may be located in the rear yard provided that they are set back not less than five feet from any lot line and occupy not more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

5:5.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:5.7.

Group office development in R-M1. Offices may be allowed in the RM-1, Mixed Residential District by the board of zoning appeals and subject to the group development general provisions (section 6:12) and the following provisions:

5:5.7-1.

Minimum area requirement. The minimum lot area requirement to develop professional offices in the RM-1 district is two acres. The principal use of the RM-1 district is residential; thus, when nonresidential uses and residential uses are combined in the same development, the nonresidential uses, its parking, and related activities shall occupy no more than 40 percent of the gross lot area. If the group development consists in whole of nonresidential uses, then in no instance shall the nonresidential development, its parking, and other related activities, occupy more than 70 percent of the gross lot area.

5:5.7-2.

Setback requirement. No structure shall be constructed closer than 25 feet to an exterior property line, and no structure shall be constructed closer than 35 feet to a public right-of-way. Interior setback requirements are otherwise not regulated.

5:5.7-3.

Height. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height except as provided in section 6:7.

5:5.7-4.

Building design. A perspective sketch indicating exterior color and materials of all proposed buildings is required.

5:5.7-5.

Signs. Identification signs and business signs are allowed subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance. No signs shall have flashing lights or movable parts.

5:5.7-6.

Site plan and general requirements. The site plan requirements and the general standards for office group development are specified in section 6:12.1 through section 6:12.3 of this chapter.

5:5.7-7.

Approval procedure. All applications for office development in the RM-1 district shall be made to the office of the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator shall, within 15 days, forward copies of the application to the board of zoning appeals. The board of zoning appeals will evaluate the staff's recommendation in its consideration of the application. The board of zoning appeals may impose additional or more restrictive requirements if it is determined that it is within the best public interest that such additional or more restrictive requirements are necessary.

If the request is granted, the board shall determine that:

A.

The spirit of the zoning ordinance is not violated;

B.

The proposed development will harmonize with the existing development;

C.

The proposed development is a desirable addition to the physical pattern of the neighborhood;

D.

The design is such that the additional traffic will not be a burden on existing streets;

E.

No adverse environmental impacts will be created by the proposed development; and

F.

The architectural character blends with the surrounding area.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:5—5:7.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:5, 4-19-2016)

This residential district is established to provide for medium population density. The principal use of land is for one-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings and recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally associated with residential development.

5:6.1.

Uses permitted.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured multi-section home.

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Not more than two dwelling units.)

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Three or more dwelling units subject to provisions of section 6:12.)

Dwelling, two-family (duplex).

Dwelling, multiple-family. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Home occupation. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:11.)

Residential continuing care retirement center. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:14.)

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Temporary. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items, located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed, or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses

5:6.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted on review by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with the provisions in article 7:

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, and cottages.

Child care center.

Church.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Family care home.

Fire station.

Golf course including clubhouse.

Group care home.

Nursing continuing care retirement center.

Police station.

Private recreation area.

Public park.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

School—Public, parochial, and private.

Transportation and utility easements and rights-of-way, other public and semipublic uses which are considered compatible with the aforementioned uses.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

5:6.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 45 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:6.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:6.4-1.

Lot area.

The minimum lot area for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 8,000 square feet.

The minimum lot area for single-family zero lot line and garden/patio homes shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for two single-family attached units on adjoining individual lots shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for a multiple-family dwelling or group of dwellings containing three or more dwelling units or for [a] townhouse development containing three or more dwelling units, shall be two acres; however, within a two-acre multifamily development, no minimum lot area is required. Density shall not exceed ten units per acre.

For nonresidential buildings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section and the off-street parking and loading areas required in article 6, sections 6:9 and 6:10; provided, however, that the lot area for each nonresidential building shall not be less than 30,000 square feet.

5:6.4-2.

Lot width.

Minimum lot width for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 60 feet.

Two-family (duplex) residential lots shall have a minimum lot width of 60 feet, except as provided in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

5:6.4-3.

Front yard. The minimum depth of a front yard for single-family detached dwellings (single-family, garden, patio, and zero lot line) measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. The minimum depth of a front yard for all other dwellings measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. When a right-of-way has not been established or is not known, the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:6.4-4.

Side yard. The minimum width of single-family and two-family (duplex) residential side yards shall be ten percent of the total lot width or eight feet, whichever is greater. The minimum width of a nonresidential side yard shall be 15 feet measured from the property line. For residences, nonresidential uses, and accessory buildings on corner lots, the minimum side yard width measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 40 feet on an arterial street.

5:6.4-5.

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 15 feet.

5:6.5.

Accessory building setback. Accessory buildings may be located in the rear yard provided that they are set back not less than five feet from any lot line and occupy not more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

5:6.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:6—5:6.6, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:6, 4-19-2016)

This residential district is established to provide for medium population density. The principal use of land is for two-family and multiple-family dwellings and the recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally associated with residential development. The regulations for this district are intended to discourage any use which, because of its character, would interfere with the development of, or be detrimental to, the residential nature of the area included in the district.

5:7.1.

Uses permitted.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured multi-section home.

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Not more than two dwelling units.)

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Three or more dwelling units, subject to provisions of section 6:12.)

Dwelling, two-family (duplex).

Dwelling, multiple-family. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Home occupation. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:11.)

Portable or temporary school classroom.

Residential continuing care retirement center. (Subject to section 6:14.)

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Temporary. (Pertaining to sale or lease of a building or premises.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items, located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses.

5:7.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with the provisions in article 7:

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, and cottages.

Child care center.

Church.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Family care home.

Fire station.

Golf course including clubhouse and other improvements.

Group care home.

Nursing continuing care retirement center.

Police station.

Private recreation area.

Public park and/or playground.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

School—Public, parochial, and private.

Transportation and utility easements and rights-of-way, other public and semipublic uses which are considered compatible with the aforementioned uses.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

5:7.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 45 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:7.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:7.4-1.

Lot area.

The minimum lot area for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 8,000 square feet.

The minimum lot area for single-family zero lot line and garden/patio homes shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for a two-family (duplex) dwelling shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for two single-family attached units on adjoining individual lots shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for a multiple-family dwelling or group of dwellings containing three or more dwelling units, or for a group of three or more single-family attached dwelling units, shall be two acres; however, within a two-acre, multifamily development, no minimum lot area is required. Density requirements shall be based on seven units per acre.

For nonresidential buildings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section and the off-street parking and loading areas required in article 6, sections 6:9 and 6:10; provided, however, that the lot area for each nonresidential building shall not be less than 25,000 square feet.

5:7.4-2.

Lot width.

Minimum lot width for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 60 feet.

Minimum width for a single-family attached dwelling unit located within a development containing three or more dwelling units shall be 20 feet.

Minimum lot width for a two-family attached dwelling shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

Minimum lot width for two single-family attached dwelling units on adjoining lots shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

Minimum lot width for nonresidential lots shall be 100 feet.

5:7.4-3.

Front yard. The minimum depth of a front yard for single-family detached dwellings (single-family, garden, patio, and zero lot line) measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. The minimum depth of a front yard for all other dwellings measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. When a right-of-way has not been established or is not known, the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:7.4-4.

Side yard. The minimum width of a side yard for a single-family or two-family dwelling shall be ten percent of the total lot width or eight feet, whichever is greater. The minimum width of a nonresidential side yard shall be 15 feet measured from the property line. For residences, nonresidential uses, and accessory buildings on corner lots, the minimum side yard width measured from the street rights-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 40 feet on an arterial street.

5:7.4-5.

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 15 feet.

5:7.5.

Accessory building setback. Accessory buildings may be located in the rear yard provided that they are set back not less than five feet from any lot line and occupy not more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

5:7.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:7.7.

Privacy area. Where any property line of a zero lot line dwelling or a garden court dwelling abuts other property within the same overall development zoned or used for residential purposes, there shall be provided and properly maintained along the property line a continuous visual screen not less than six feet in height. The requirement does not apply to townhouse development. The screen shall be a windowless wall, fence, or other type of impenetrable and opaque material that is aesthetically compatible with existing development or a combination thereof. However, the requirement for a privacy wall along any property line may be omitted or modified where the board of zoning appeals has determined that one or more of the following conditions exist:

A.

Due to special conditions and circumstances of a physical or dimensional nature which are peculiar to the property involved, a privacy wall would serve no valid purpose.

B.

The provision of a privacy wall along any side and/or rear property line would deny the property involved advantages of amenities specifically associated with the overall development.

In no instance shall the privacy wall requirement be omitted or modified which would infringe upon the privacy rights of adjacent property owners.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:7—5:7.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:7, 4-19-2016)

This residential district is established to provide for medium and high population density. The principal use of land is for two-family and multiple-family dwellings and the recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally associated with residential development. The regulations for this district are intended to discourage any use which, because of its character, would interfere with the development of, or be detrimental to, the residential nature of the area included in the district.

5:8.1.

Uses permitted.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured multi-section home.

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Not more than two dwelling units.)

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Three or more dwelling units subject to provisions of section 6:12.)

Dwelling, two-family (duplex).

Dwelling, multiple-family. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Home occupation. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:11.)

Portable or temporary school classroom.

Residential continuing care retirement center.

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Temporary. (Pertaining to sale or lease of a building or premises.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items, located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses.

5:8.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with the provisions in article 7:

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, and cottages.

Cemetery. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:15.)

Child care center.

Church.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Family care home.

Fire station.

Golf course including clubhouse and other improvements.

Group care home.

Nursing continuing care retirement center.

Police station.

Private recreation area.

Public park and/or playground.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

School—Public, parochial, and private.

Transportation and utility easements and rights-of-way, other public and semipublic uses which are considered compatible with the aforementioned uses.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

5:8.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 45 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:8.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:8.4-1.

Lot area.

The minimum lot area for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 8,000 square feet.

The minimum lot area for single-family zero lot line and garden/patio homes shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for a two-family (duplex) dwelling shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for two single-family attached units on adjoining individual lots shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for a multiple-family dwelling or group of dwellings containing three or more dwelling units, or for a group of three or more single-family attached dwelling units, shall be two acres; however, within a two-acre, multifamily development, no minimum lot area is required. Density requirements shall be based on 20 units per acre.

For nonresidential buildings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section and the off-street parking and loading areas required in article 6, sections 6:9 and 6:10; provided, however, that the lot area for each nonresidential building shall not be less than 25,000 square feet.

5:8.4-2.

Lot width.

The minimum lot width for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 60 feet.

The minimum width for a single-family attached dwelling unit located within a development containing three or more dwelling units shall be 20 feet.

The minimum lot width for a two-family attached dwelling shall be as provided in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot width for two single-family attached dwelling units on adjoining lots shall be as prescribed in [section 38-377 of] the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

Minimum lot width for nonresidential lots shall be 100 feet.

5:8.4-3.

Front yard. The minimum depth of a front yard for single-family detached dwellings (single-family, garden, patio, and zero lot line) measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. The minimum depth of a front yard for all other dwellings measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. When a right-of-way has not been established or is not known, the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:8.4-4.

Side yard.

The minimum width of and [any] side yard for a single-family or two-family dwelling shall be ten percent of the total lot width or eight feet, whichever is greater.

The minimum width of a nonresidential side yard shall be 15 feet measured from the property line. For residences, nonresidential uses, and accessory buildings on corner lots, the minimum side yard width measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 40 feet on an arterial street.

5:8.4-5.

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 15 feet.

5:8.5.

Accessory building setback. Accessory buildings may be located in the rear yard provided that they are set back not less than five feet from any lot line and occupy not more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

5:8.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:8.7.

Privacy area. Where any property line of a zero lot line dwelling or a garden court dwelling abuts other property within the same overall development zoned or used for residential purposes, there shall be provided and properly maintained along the property line a continuous visual screen not less than six feet in height. The requirement does not apply to townhouse development. The screen shall be a windowless wall, fence, or other type of impenetrable and opaque material which is aesthetically compatible with existing development, or a combination thereof. However, the requirement for a privacy wall along any property line may be omitted or modified where the board of zoning appeals has determined that one or more of the following conditions exist:

A.

Due to special conditions and circumstances of a physical or dimensional nature which are peculiar to the property involved, a privacy wall would serve no valid purpose.

B.

The provision of a privacy wall along any side and/or rear property line would deny the property involved advantages of amenities specifically associated with the overall development.

In no instance shall the privacy wall requirement be omitted or modified which would infringe upon the privacy rights of adjacent property owners.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:8—5:8.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:8, 4-19-2016)

This residential district is established to provide for high population density. The principal use of land is for two-family and multiple-family dwellings, manufactured homes and manufactured home subdivisions, and the recreational, religious, and educational facilities normally required to provide an orderly and attractive residential area.

5:9.1.

Uses permitted.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured single-section home.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured multi-section home.

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Not more than two dwelling units.)

Dwelling, single-family attached. (Three or more dwelling units, subject to provisions of section 6:12.)

Dwelling, two-family (duplex).

Dwelling, multiple-family. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Home occupation. (Subject to requirements in section 6:11.)

Residential continuing care retirement center. (Subject to section 6:14.)

School classroom—Portable or temporary.

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Temporary. (Pertaining to the lease or sale of a building or premises.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items, located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed, or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses.

5:9.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with the provisions in article 7:

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, and cottages.

Cemetery. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:15.)

Child care center.

Church.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Family care home.

Fire station.

Golf course including a clubhouse and other improvements.

Group care home.

Nursing continuing care retirement center.

Police station.

Private recreation area.

Public park and/or playground.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

School—Public, parochial, and private.

Transportation and utility easement and rights-of-way, other public and semipublic uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

5:9.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 45 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:9.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:9.4-1.

Lot area.

The minimum lot area for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 8,000 square feet.

The minimum lot area for single-family zero lot line and garden/patio homes shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for a two-family (duplex) dwelling shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for two single-family attached units on adjoining individual lots shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

The minimum lot area for a multiple-family dwelling or group of dwellings containing three or more dwelling units, or for a group of three or more single-family attached dwelling units, shall be 12,000 square feet; however, within a 12,000 square foot multifamily development, no minimum lot area is required. Density requirements shall be based on 20 units per acre.

For nonresidential buildings, the lot area shall be adequate to provide the yard areas required by this section and the off-street parking and loading areas required in sections 6:9 and 6:10; provided, however, that the lot area for each nonresidential building shall not be less than 25,000 square feet.

5:9.4-2.

Lot width.

Minimum lot width for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 60 feet.

Minimum width for a single-family attached dwelling unit located within a development containing three or more dwelling units shall be 20 feet.

Minimum lot width for a two-family dwelling shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

Minimum lot width for two single-family attached dwelling units on adjoining lots shall be as prescribed in section 38-377 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

Minimum lot width for nonresidential lots shall be 100 feet.

5:9.4-3.

Front yard. The minimum depth of a front yard for single-family detached dwellings (single-family, garden, patio, and zero lot line) measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. The minimum depth of a front yard for all other dwellings measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street. When a right-of-way has not been established or is not known, the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:9.4-4.

Side yard. The minimum width of and [any] side yard for a single-family or two-family dwelling shall be ten percent of the total lot width or eight feet, whichever is greater. The minimum width of a nonresidential side yard shall be 15 feet measured from the property line. For residences, nonresidential uses, and accessory buildings on corner lots, the minimum side yard width measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a service street, 30 feet on a collector street, and 40 feet on an arterial street.

5:9.4-5.

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 15 feet.

5:9.5.

Accessory building setback. Accessory buildings may be located in the rear yard provided that they are set back not less than five feet from any lot line and occupy not more than 20 percent of the rear yard.

5:9.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:9.7.

Privacy area. Where any property line of a zero lot line dwelling or a garden court dwelling abuts other property within the same overall development zoned or used for residential purposes, there shall be provided and properly maintained along the property line a continuous visual screen not less than six feet in height. The requirement does not apply to townhouse development. The screen shall be a windowless wall, fence, or other type of impenetrable and opaque material which is aesthetically compatible with existing development, or a combination thereof. However, the requirement for a privacy wall along any property line may be omitted or modified where the board of zoning appeals has determined that one or more of the following conditions exist:

A.

Due to special conditions and circumstances of a physical or dimensional nature which are peculiar to the property involved, a privacy wall would serve no valid purpose.

B.

The provision of a privacy wall along any side and/or rear property line would deny the property involved advantages of amenities specifically associated with the overall development.

In no instance shall the privacy wall requirement be omitted or modified which would infringe upon the privacy rights of adjacent property owners.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:9—5:9.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:9, 4-19-2016)

The manufactured home park district is established to allow manufactured home parks provided certain locational criteria are met, and the request is approved by county council. Approval of this district shall be in accordance with article 10 of this chapter.

The requirements of this district are set forth to ensure that manufactured home parks may coexist with existing and future residential development. The following criteria should be used in zoning property R-MHP:

A.

Proposed site ensures adequate access to public street systems and does not cause undue congestion or place excessive traffic on local streets.

B.

The proposed development should be located where public facilities and services are either existing or planned.

C.

Approval of the application should not result in an over concentration of housing types that would alter the basic character of the area.

D.

The proposed development should be compatible with adjoining and nearby properties.

5:10.1.

Uses permitted.

Manufactured single-section home.

Manufactured multi-section home.

Caretakers or managers—Home or office.

Service buildings to house services for occupants of the manufactured home park including storage, vending machines, washing and drying machines for domestic laundry, recreation facilities, and similar uses.

Manufactured home sales office.

Storage buildings.

5:10.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with the provisions in article 7:

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

5:10.3.

Site plan approval.

Prior to construction or enlargement of a manufactured home park existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, a development plan approved by the Anderson County department of health and environmental control shall be submitted to the zoning administrator.

The zoning administrator shall review the proposed development for conformance with all applicable regulations.

5:10.4.

Site plan requirements. The plan shall be drawn by a registered engineer/surveyor of the State of South Carolina to scale of not less than 100 feet to one inch and shall contain the following information:

A.

The location of the proposed park and the type of surrounding land uses.

B.

The location and dimensions of streets, rights-of-way, drives and parking spaces.

C.

The location and size of manufactured home sites.

D.

The location and size of service buildings and recreation areas.

E.

The location and type of screening, fences, or hedges.

F.

The names and addresses of abutting property owners and of developers. Any manufactured home, service building, or recreation area located in any manufactured home park shall be placed in accordance with an approved development plan.

G.

Existing and finished contours at intervals not more than two feet.

H.

The location of fire hydrants if applicable.

I.

Storage areas.

J.

Dumpsters, if applicable.

5:10.5.

Design standards.

5:10.5-1.

Park size. The minimum area for a manufactured home park shall be two acres.

5:10.5-2.

Site size. Each manufactured home shall be on a site not less than 4,500 square feet in area. The maximum number of manufactured homes shall not exceed ten units per acre when public water and sewer are available, four units per acre when only public water is available, and one unit per acre when neither public water [n]or sewer are available.

5:10.5-3.

Setbacks. No manufactured home shall be located closer than 35 feet to the right-of-way line of a public street or highway or closer than 15 feet from side and rear property lines.

5:10.5-4.

Off-street parking. Off-street vehicular parking shall be as follows: Two spaces for each manufactured home. One space for each employee shall be provided at each service or recreation area.

5:10.5-5.

Access.

No manufactured home shall have direct access to a public street or highway.

All manufactured home sites shall have access to an all weather interior roadway which is not less than 30 feet in width having a paved surface not less than 20 feet in width. Roads with parallel parking on one side shall have a paved surface of 28 feet with a five-foot right-of-way on each side.

5:10.5-6.

Screening. Where any property line of a manufactured home park abuts land zoned for or occupied by another residential use, there shall be provided and maintained along the property line of the manufactured home park a continuous visual screen not less than six feet in height. The screen shall be a combination of a wall, fence, and dense evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage. Natural plant materials must be capable of reaching six feet in height after a three-year growing period.

5:10.5-7.

Utility requirements. Within the area zoned, each manufactured home site in a manufactured home park shall be provided with approved water and sewer service which is connected to the municipal water and sewerage systems or other systems meeting the approval of the state and county health departments.

5:10.5-8.

Recreation areas. Recreation space of not less than 200 square feet of usable land for each manufactured home site shall be provided in the manufactured home park. For purposes of this section, "usable open space" shall be construed to mean parks, open space, and recreation amenities such as clubhouse, swimming pool, or similar improvements. When the anticipated population shall include children, a play area shall be provided of no less than 400 square feet.

5:10.5-9.

Patio or deck. For each manufactured home, there shall be constructed a permanent patio located adjacent to or attached to the manufactured home pad. The patio shall be at least 162 square feet in area of concrete or masonry construction. Each patio shall have sufficient gradient to direct drainage away from the manufactured home pad. The patio shall not be within five feet of the property line. In lieu of the patio, a treated wood deck of the same dimensions may be used.

5:10.5-10.

Operating requirements. The operator of each manufactured home park shall comply with all state and county health department rules and regulations governing the sanitation and operation of manufactured home parks.

5:10.5-11.

Garbage disposal. Garbage containers with tight fitting covers shall be required for each site to permit the disposal of all garbage and rubbish. Collection will be on a regular basis to ensure the containers shall not overflow. In lieu of individual containers, a 20 cubic yard dumpster for every 20 manufactured homes may be provided. Refuse shall not be disposed of within the park.

5:10.5-12.

Anchors. Each manufactured home shall be anchored according to the HUD regulation of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act as required of each manufacture specification.

5:10.5-13.

Dead-end roads. Closed ends of dead-end roads shall be provided with a cul-de-sac paved to a minimum of a 35-foot radius.

5:10.5-14.

Occupancy. There shall be no less than ten manufactured home spaces available at first occupancy.

5:10.5-15.

Foundation wall. Foundation enclosures shall be required around the perimeter of each manufactured home from the base of the home to the ground. Development owners shall advise each homeowner of this requirement to ensure the safety of residents from animals and other infestations. Residents shall comply within a six-month period and it shall be the responsibility of the land owner to advise each manufactured homeowner of the required time period to complete the enclosure.

5:10.5-16.

Street lighting. All streets within the park shall be lighted at night. The lighting system shall be in accordance with standards recognized by the appropriate utility provider and the National Electric Codes.

5:10.5-17.

Storage area. On each manufactured home site, a space shall be designated for a storage building.

5:10.5-18.

Drainage plan. Stormwater management and sedimentation and erosion control plans shall be submitted to the county soil and water conservation district and approved prior to final approval being granted by the zoning administrator.

5:10.5-19.

Street names. Permanent street names approved by the planning commission shall be assigned to each road within the development.

5:10.6.

Preexisting manufactured home parks. Manufactured home parks or subdivisions which were lawfully in existence and operating on October 4, 1983, under valid permits issued by Anderson County council but which do not conform to requirements set forth in this section shall be considered a nonconforming use. However, nonconforming parks may be expanded if in accordance with prior approvals.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:10—5:10.6, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:10, 4-19-2016)

This district is established to provide for office uses, including, but not limited to, the following: Accountant, advertising agency, bank, savings and loan, broadcasting studio, brokerage house, employment agency, insurance, professional offices, real estate, and research facilities.

5:12.1.

Uses permitted. The uses permitted in this district are limited to office and research facilities, medical clinics, and outpatient hospitals and shall not include any use engaged in retail sales or stocking and storage of merchandise except as provided by section 5:12.2-1. No use shall be permitted in this district which will be detrimental to the development of the district as an office-research park.

Accountant.

Advertising agency.

Bank.

Broadcasting studio.

Brokerage house.

Continuing care retirement center.

Employment agency center.

Insurance agency.

Medical clinic.

Nursing care facility.

Offices.

Outpatient hospital.

Professional offices.

Real estate office.

Research facility.

Savings and loan.

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses.

Other uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

5:12.2.

Uses permitted by special exception.

Church.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Educational institution.

Exhibition buildings.

Fire station.

Hospital.

Library.

Post office.

Veterinary office.

5:12.2-1.

Accessory retail uses permitted by special exception certain retail sales establishments which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal office uses such as, but not limited to, the following:

Apothecary.

Barber shop.

Beauty shop.

Cafeteria.

Florist shop.

Newsstand.

Optician.

Restaurant.

Sale or rental of medical supplies and prosthetic devices.

Sandwich shop.

Similar retail uses which are designed primarily to serve the convenience of persons working or receiving services in the building in which the accessory uses located, provided that such accessory use is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal permitted office uses.

5:12.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 45 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:12.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:12.4-1.

Front setback. All buildings and structures shall be set back from all street right-of-way lines not less than 25 feet.

5:12.4-2.

Side setback. None is required, except on corner lots and lots adjacent to any residential district in which case all commercial buildings and structures shall be set back not less than 15 feet from property lines. When a side yard is provided, it shall be not less than five feet in width.

5:12.4-3.

Rear setback. No building shall be located closer than 20 feet to a rear lot line.

5:12.4-4.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:12.5.

Screening. A wall, fence, or compact evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage, or a combination of fence and shrubbery at least six feet in height shall be provided along the side and rear lot lines where any commercial use is adjacent to a residential district.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:12—5:12.5, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:12, 4-19-2016)

This district is established to accommodate office development which is found to be compatible with surrounding physical development. Uses permitted in this district are limited to office and research facilities and shall not include any use engaged in retail sales or the stocking and storage of merchandise except as provided by section 5:12.2.

5:13.1.

Uses permitted. Uses permitted in the planned office district are the same as those uses permitted in section 5:12.1, Uses Permitted, and section 5:12.2, Uses Permitted by Special Exception, in the O-D, Office District.

5:13.2.

Accessory retail uses permitted. Accessory retail uses permitted in the planned office district are the same as those permitted in the O-D, Office District, as set forth in section 5:12.2-1.

5:13.3.

Relationship of buildings to lots. One or more principal structures may be permitted on a single lot.

5:13.4.

Minimum area. No minimum area is required.

5:13.5.

Minimum yard requirements.

Front: 45 feet.

Side: 25 feet.

Rear: 25 feet.

5:13.6.

Maximum height. Maximum height of all structures shall not exceed 45 feet.

5:13.7.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with section 6:9.

5:13.7[8].

Site plan review. All uses permitted in the planned office district will require a site plan review and approval by the Anderson County planning commission. Site plan requirements and procedures are outlined in chapter 38, section 38-173 [now chapter 24, section 24-139] of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:13—5:13.8, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:13, 4-19-2016)

The intent of this district is to accommodate commercial development that is aesthetically compatible with neighboring residential properties. The requirements of this district are designed to ensure that the C-1N commercial development does not impair existing or future residential development. All establishments developed under the C-1N classification shall be scaled to meet the convenience shopping needs of the immediate area (2—3 mile radius) and should not create a nuisance due to noise, traffic generation, lighting, or appearance.

The following criteria should be used in zoning property C-1N:

A.

Approval of the C-1N zoning classification must not alter the existing development patterns within the area.

B.

It should be determined that the proposed C-1N zoning classification is necessary to provide the immediate area with convenience shopping.

C.

The C-1N use must not put any undue burden on existing streets or utilities.

D.

Wherever possible, group development should be encouraged at intersections in an effort to concentrate C-1N uses and discourage sprawl and strip development.

E.

The C-1N zone shall be located on a collector or an arterial street.

5:14.1.

Uses permitted. Any uses not listed below which are considered to be compatible with the intent of the district must be approved by the Anderson County zoning administrator.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Group commercial development (shopping centers) with a maximum of 75,000 square feet. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Offices, including financial institutions.

Personal services establishments including such uses as:

Automatic teller machines.

Beauty/barber shop.

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, cottages.

Dressmaking.

Dry cleaning and laundry pick-up stations.

Shoe repair shop.

Tailoring.

Private day care nurseries and kindergartens.

Public, semipublic uses.

Retail establishments which provide general merchandise for local neighborhood use including such uses as:

Bakery goods store.

Candy store.

Dairy products store.

Drug store.

Florist.

Food store.

Gasoline sales in conjunction with convenience food store.

Gift shop.

Grocery store.

Hardware store.

Hobby shop.

Mail/fax services.

Newsstand.

Novelty shop.

Restaurant.

Stationery shop.

Video rental.

5:14.2.

Uses permitted by special exception.

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, cottages.

5:14.3.

Relationship of buildings to lots. One or more principal structures may be permitted on a single lot.

5:14.4.

Minimum yard requirements. Minimum yard requirements between all structures and exterior property lines shall be as follows:

Front: 45 feet except commercial gasoline islands which shall be set back from all street right-of-way lines not less than 15 feet.

Side: 25 feet.

Rear: 25 feet.

5:14.5.

Maximum height of structures. Maximum height of all structures shall not exceed 35 feet.

5:14.6.

Minimum off-street parking and loading requirements. Off-street parking as set forth in section 6:9 and loading requirements as set forth in section 6:10 shall be met.

5:14.7.

Site plan review. All uses permitted in the neighborhood commercial district will require a site plan review and approval by the Anderson County planning commission. Site plan requirements and procedures for the neighborhood commercial district are outlined in chapter 38, section 38-173 [now chapter 24, section 24-139] of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:14—5:14.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:14, 4-19-2016)

The purpose of this district is to provide for commercial activity in areas which are generally rural in character and for the convenience of local residents in rural areas. This district shall not be applied in those areas of Anderson County which are identifiable as urban in character or which possess facilities necessary for extensive urban growth and development.

5:15.1.

Uses permitted.

Antique shop.

Any publicly owned and/or operated structure, facility, or land.

Bank, savings and loan association, or similar financial institution.

Barber and/or beauty shop.

Cemetery.

Convenience food store.

Commercial eating and/or drinking establishment.

Fishing, hunting, or other recreational equipment and supplies rental and/or retail.

Garden supply store.

Gasoline sales in conjunction with a convenience food store.

Gift or curiosity shop.

Grocery store, bakery, or other outlet specializing in the retailing of food and/or beverage products but not including any activities related to the processing of said foods or to the sale for consumption of said foods or beverages on the premises.

Group commercial development. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Gunsmith.

Hardware store.

Hobby shop.

Landscape business.

Nursery/greenhouse.

Pharmacy and/or drugstore.

Sign, accessory. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign, business. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign, occupancy. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign, temporary. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Temporary building, incidental to the construction of buildings permitted in the rural commercial district and shall be removed when construction is complete.

Veterinary clinic.

Veterinary office.

5:15.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with the provisions contained in article 7:

Automobile service station.

Campgrounds.

Church.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Dwelling unit, accessory, subject to the following: Any accessory dwelling unit must be shown to be necessary to the operation of a principal use permitted under this section.

Educational institution.

Fire station.

Furniture refinishing business.

Golf driving range.

Post office.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

5:15.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 35 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:15.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:15.4-1.

Front setback. All buildings and structures shall be set back from all street right-of-way lines not less than 50 feet if the total width of the right-of-way amounts to less than 100 feet. If the total width of the right-of-way exceeds 100 feet, a 25-foot minimum setback shall be required.

5:15.4-2.

Side setback. None is required except on corner lots and lots adjacent to any scenic or residential district in which case all commercial buildings and structures shall be set back not less than 25 feet from property lines.

5:15.4-3.

Rear setback. No building shall be located closer than 20 feet to a rear lot line.

5:15.5.

Screening. A combination of a wall or fence and dense evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage at least six feet in height shall be provided along the side and rear lot lines where any commercial use is adjacent to a residential district.

5:15.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:15.7.

Off-street loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:10.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:15—5:15.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:15, 4-19-2016)

This district is established to provide commercial establishments for the convenience of local residents.

5:16.1.

Uses permitted.

Airline or transportation ticket office. (No depot.)

Antique shop.

Appliance sales.

Art store.

Automobile parking lot.

Bakery goods store.

Beauty/barber shop.

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, and cottages.

Book store.

Broadcasting studio, radio or T.V.

Camera shop.

Candy store.

Child care center.

Clothing store.

Continuing care retirement center.

Dairy products store.

Dance studio.

Delicatessen store.

Department store.

Dressmaking shop.

Drive-in business. (Theatres, refreshment stands, restaurants, etc.)

Drug store.

Dry cleaning/laundry establishments provided that any laundering, cleaning, or pressing done on the premises involves only articles delivered to the premises by individual customers.

Electric appliance, radio or television store.

Employment agency.

Financial institution.

Florist.

Furniture store.

Gasoline sales in conjunction with a convenience food store.

Gift shop.

Grocery store.

Group commercial development (shopping center). (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Hardware store.

Hobby shop.

Interior decorating shop.

Jewelry store.

Laundromat, self-service.

Leather goods store.

Loan company.

Mail/fax services.

Music store.

Newsstand.

Novelty store.

Nursery or garden supply store.

Nursing care facility.

Office—Business or professional.

Office supply and equipment store.

Optical goods sales.

Optician.

Paint store.

Pet shop.

Photography studio.

Radio or television repair.

Refreshment stand.

Restaurant.

Sewing machine sales and service.

Shoe sales/repair.

Shopping center. (See group commercial development.)

Sign—Business. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Temporary. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

Sporting goods store.

Stationery store.

Tailor shop.

Theatre (indoor).

Toy store.

Utility easement.

Veterinary office.

Video rentals.

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses.

Other uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

5:16.2.

Uses permitted by special exception.

Automated automobile wash in conjunction with a convenience food store with gasoline sales. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:14.)

Church.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Dwelling unit accessory. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:10.)

Educational institution.

Exhibition buildings.

Fire station.

Library.

Post office.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Veterinary clinics.

5:16.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 45 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:16.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:16.4-1.

Front setback. All buildings and structures shall be set back from all street right-of-way lines not less than 25 feet.

5:16.4-2.

Side setback. None is required except on corner lots and lots adjacent to residential districts in which case all commercial buildings and structures shall be set back not less than 15 feet from property lines. When a side yard is provided, it shall be not less than five feet in width.

5:16.4-3.

Rear setback. No building shall be located closer than 20 feet to a rear lot line.

5:16.5.

Screening. A wall, fence, or compact evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage, or a combination of fence and shrubbery at least six feet in height shall be provided along the side and rear lot lines where any commercial use is adjacent to a residential district.

5:16.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:16.7

Off-street loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:10.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:16—5:16.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:16, 4-19-2016)

This district is established to provide for the development on major thoroughfares of commercial land uses which are oriented to customers traveling by automobile. Establishments in this district provide goods and services for the traveling public and also for the convenience of local residents.

5:17.1.

Uses permitted.

All uses permitted in the C-1, Commercial District (section 5:16.1).

ABC package store.

Air conditioning equipment, sales and service.

Ambulance service.

Animal shelters.

Appliance sales and repair.

Auction house or store.

Automobile club.

Automobile garage.

Automobile painting.

Automobile parts or accessories.

Automobile repairing, excluding body work.

Automobile sales, new or used.

Automobile service station.

Automobile rental.

Automobile storage garage.

Automobile upholstering.

Automobile wash; automated, full-service, self-service.

Awning store or shop.

Battery store or shop.

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, guest homes, inns, lodges, and cottages.

Bicycle shop.

Billiard hall or parlor.

Boats, sales or rental.

Building materials.

Burglar alarm business.

Catering establishment.

Collection agency.

Commercial recreation, indoor or outdoor.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Concert hall.

Day nursery.

Dental equipment and supplies store.

Dental laboratory.

Diaper supply service.

Dry cleaning/laundry establishment.

Educational institution.

Electric motor repair.

Engravers.

Farm machinery sales.

Feed and seed store.

Frozen food locker rental.

Funeral home.

Fur cleaning.

Furniture cleaning.

Gunsmith store.

Linen or towel supply business.

Locksmith store.

Mail order house.

Medical clinic or laboratory.

Manufactured home sales.

Monuments and tombstones sales.

Motel/hotel/bed and breakfast.

Motorcycle sales and service.

Music studio.

Newspaper establishment.

Nightclub.

Pawn shop.

Pest or insect control business.

Photo developing and finishing store.

Plumbing shop.

Pottery and ceramic store.

Printing establishment.

Record recording studio.

Recreation building.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Recycling drop off trailer. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Rescue mission.

Safe and vault repairing and servicing.

Sign, advertising. (Subject to the provisions in the sign ordinance.)

Sign, painting shop.

Station, bus or railway.

Tattoo facility.

Tavern.

Taxi business.

Taxidermist.

Telephone exchange.

Tire shop. (Including retreading or recapping.)

Veterinary clinic.

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses.

Other uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

5:17.2.

Uses permitted by special exception.

Armory.

Auditorium.

Baseball park.

Cemetery. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:15.)

Church.

Dwelling unit accessory. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:10.)

Exhibition buildings.

Fairgrounds—Public.

Fire station.

Football stadium.

Hospital.

Library.

Mini-warehouse. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:16.)

Museum.

Police station.

Post office.

5:17.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 45 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:17.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:17.4-1.

Front setback. All buildings and structures shall be set back from street right-of-way lines not less than 45 feet, with the exception of commercial gasoline islands and canopies which shall be set back from all street right-of-way lines not less than 15 feet.

5:17.4-2.

Side setback. None is required except on corner lots and lots adjacent to any residential district in which case all commercial buildings and structures shall be set back not less than 15 feet from property lines. When a side yard is provided, it shall be not less than five feet in width.

5:17.4-3.

Rear setback. No building shall be located closer than 20 feet to a rear lot line.

5:17.5.

Screening. A combination of a wall or fence and dense evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage at least six feet in height shall be provided along the side and rear lot lines where any commercial use is adjacent to a residential district for the purpose of screening commercial activities from view.

5:17.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:17.7.

Off-street loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:10.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:17—5:17.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2006-025, § 7, 8-15-2006; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:17, 4-19-2016)

This district is established to provide for the development of commercial and light service land uses which are oriented to customers traveling by automobile. The land uses in this district are intended to be located in non-residentially zoned areas and along major thoroughfares. Establishments in this district provide goods and services for the traveling public.

5:18.1.

Uses permitted. All uses permitted in the C-1 and C-2, Commercial Districts (sections 5:16.1 and 5:17.1), but not including ABC package store, nightclubs, taverns, cocktail lounges, or similar land uses.

Baseball batting range.

Billiard hall or parlor.

Commercial recreation, indoor or outdoor.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Hospital.

Ice skating rink.

Library.

Mini-warehouses.

Museum.

Pawn shop.

Roller skating rink.

Tire shop (including retreading and recapping).

Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses.

Other uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

5:18.2.

Uses permitted by special exception.

Armory.

Auditorium.

Baseball park.

Cemetery. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:15.)

Church.

Dwelling unit accessory. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:10.)

Exhibition buildings.

Fairgrounds—Public.

Fire station.

Football stadium.

Police station.

Post office.

5:18.3.

Height limitation. No structure shall exceed a height of 45 feet except as provided in section 6:7.

5:18.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:18.4-1.

Front setback. All buildings and structures shall be set back from street right-of-way lines not less than 45 feet, with the exception of commercial gasoline islands and canopies which shall be set back from all street right-of-way lines not less than 15 feet.

5:18.4-2.

Side setback. None is required except on corner lots in which case all commercial buildings and structures shall be set back not less than 15 feet from property lines. When a side yard is provided, it shall be not less than five feet in width.

5:18.4-3.

Rear setback. No building shall be located closer than 20 feet to a rear lot line.

5:18.5.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:18.6.

Off-street loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:10.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:18—5:18.6, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:18, 4-19-2016)

This district is established to provide a transition between commercial and industrial districts by allowing: 1) commercial uses which are service related; 2) service-related commercial uses which sell merchandise related directly to the service performed; 3) commercial uses which sell merchandise which requires storage in warehouses or outdoor areas; and 4) light industries which in their normal operations would have a minimal effect on adjoining properties. All of the uses permitted in this district shall be conducted in such a manner that no noxious odor, fumes, smoke, dust, or noise will be admitted beyond the property line of the lot on which the use is located.

5:19.1.

Uses permitted.

Air conditioning equipment, sales and service.

Ambulance service.

Amusements—Commercial.

Animal shelters.

Auction house.

Automobile body shop.

Automobile garage.

Automobile parking.

Automobile painting.

Automobile parts or accessories.

Automobile rental.

Automobile repairing.

Automobile sales.

Automobile service station.

Automobile storage.

Automobile upholstering.

Automobile wash, automated.

Automobile wash, full-service.

Automobile wash, self-service.

Barber shop.

Baseball batting range.

Beauty shop.

Broadcasting studios, radio or television.

Building materials.

Cemeteries (30-acre minimum).

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Continuing care retirement center.

Dental laboratories.

Diaper supply service.

Drive-in business. (Theatres, restaurants, etc.)

Eating establishments.

Electric motor repair.

Engravers.

Exhibition buildings, galleries, or showrooms.

Farm machinery sales.

Feed and seed store.

Funeral home.

Gas sales—Commercial and industrial (oxygen and acetylene.)

Golf courses.

Golf courses—Par three.

Golf driving ranges.

Group industrial development. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Gunsmith.

Horse show.

Household appliance repair.

Ice skating rink.

Laboratories—Analytical, experimental, testing, or industrial processes.

Landfills—Sanitary.

Laundries—Dry cleaning, or linen supply service.

Linen or towel supply business.

Lithographing.

Lumber yards.

Manufacturing:

A.

Processing of: foodstuffs, beverages.

B.

Fabrication of: cloth, wood, leather, paper, plastic, or metal.

Mattress shop.

Medical clinic or laboratory.

Mimeographing service.

Manufactured home sales.

Monuments and tombstones sales.

Motel.

Motorcycle sales and service.

Newspaper establishment.

Nursery—Flower, plant, or tree.

Nursery supply.

Nursing care facility.

Offices.

Office supply and equipment.

Parking areas.

Parking structures, commercial.

Pest or insect control business.

Photo developing and refinishing.

Plumbing shop.

Printing or binding.

Radio or television broadcasting studio.

Radio or television repair.

Recording studio.

Recycling collection center. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Recycling convenience center. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Recycling drop-off trailer. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Restaurant.

Riding stables.

Roller skating rink.

Safe and vault repair.

Service stations.

Sexually oriented businesses. (Subject to section 42-400 [now section 10-63] of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.)

Sign painting.

Signs—Advertising. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Signs—Business. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Signs—Occupancy. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Signs—Temporary. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Sporting goods sales.

Swimming pool—Commercial.

Taxi business.

Taxidermist.

Telephone exchange.

Tire shop.

Truck terminals.

Utility easement or right-of-way.

Utilities—Public or private.

Venetian blinds—Laundry, servicing, and repairing.

Veterinary clinics.

Veterinary hospitals.

Veterinary offices.

Welding.

Wholesaling and warehousing.

Other uses that are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

5:19.2.

Uses permitted by special exception.

Auditorium.

Baseball park.

Church.

Correctional institution.

Dwelling unit accessory. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:10.)

Fairgrounds.

Fire station.

Football stadium.

Hospital.

Police station.

Recycling processing center. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Station—Bus or railway.

Certain retail sales establishments which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal office uses, such as, but not limited to, the following:

Apothecary.

Barber shop.

Beauty shop.

Cafeteria.

Florist shop.

Newsstand.

Optician.

Restaurant.

Sales or rental of medical supplies and prosthetic devices.

Sandwich shop.

Similar retail uses which are designed primarily to serve the convenience of persons working or receiving services in the building in which the accessory use is located, provided that such accessory use is clearly incidental and subordinate to principal permitted uses.

5:19.3.

Height limitation. No building or structure shall exceed 45 feet in height except as provided in section 6:7. No building or structure on a lot in the services district which is adjacent to a residential district shall exceed the maximum building height permitted in the residential district, unless there is one additional foot of setback on the sides adjacent to the residential district for each additional foot of height.

5:19.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:19.4-1.

Front setback. All buildings shall be set back from street right-of-way lines not less than 45 feet.

5:19.4-2.

Side setback. No building shall be located closer than 25 feet to a side lot line, except when the property is adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, and written approval from the railroad authorities has been obtained, to utilize a railroad spur for loading and unloading.

5:19.4-3.

Rear setback. No building shall be located closer than 25 feet to a rear lot line, except when the property is adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, and written approval from the railroad authorities has been obtained, to utilize a railroad spur for loading and unloading.

5:19.5.

Screening. A combination of a wall or fence and dense evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage at least six feet in height shall be provided along the side and rear lot lines where any commercial use is adjacent to a residential district for the purpose of screening commercial activities from view.

5:19.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:19.7.

Off-street loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:10.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:19—5:19.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:19, 4-19-2016)

This district is established as a district for manufacturing plants, assembly plants, and warehouses. The regulations are intended to protect neighboring land uses from potentially harmful noise, odor, smoke, dust, glare, or other objectionable effects, and to protect streams, rivers, and the air from pollution.

5:20.1.

Uses permitted.

Apparel and other finished products made from fabrics, leather, and similar.

Materials—Manufacturing.

Automobile and truck repair and rebuilding shop.

Building contractor and related activities.

Building materials sales and storage.

Chemicals and allied products—Manufacturing.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Fabricated metal products—Manufacturing.

Farm implements and machinery sales and storage.

Feed and seed sales and storage.

Food and kindred products—Manufacturing.

Furniture and fixtures—Manufacturing.

General agricultural operations including crop or tree farming and truck gardening and the raising of farm animals and feeding lots and required accessory buildings, pens, or structures for farm animals or uses and activities.

Group industrial development. (Subject to the provisions of section 6:12.)

Household and industrial cleaning products—Manufacturing.

Lumber and wood products except furniture—Manufacturing.

Paper and allied products—Manufacturing.

Petroleum refining and related industries.

Plastic products—Manufacturing.

Primary metal industries.

Printing, publishing, and allied industries.

Professional offices, financial institutions and research facilities.

Recycling collection center. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Recycling convenience center. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Recycling drop-off trailer. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Recycling processing center. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Scrap metal processors. (Subject to the provisions in section 7:3.)

Sign—Advertising. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Business. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Single-family dwellings and accessory buildings occupied by the owner or operator of a bona fide farm operation and such additional single-family dwellings as are necessary for occupancy by employees of the farm operation. A bona fide farm operation is defined as a farm operation from which the tenant (owner or renter) receives a majority of his annual income.

Stone, clay, and glass products—Manufacturing.

Textile mill products—Manufacturing.

Tire recapping and retreading plant.

Truck terminal.

Wholesaling and warehousing.

Uses that are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

All of the uses permitted in this district shall be conducted in such a manner that no noxious odor, fumes, smoke, or dust will be emitted beyond the property line of the lot on which the use is located. No pollution shall leave the premises of a use in this district by way of streams or rivers

5:20.2.

Uses permitted by special exception.

Dwelling unit—Accessory. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:10.)

Salvage yard for automobiles, junk, building materials. (Subject to the provisions of sections 42-176—42-195 [now sections 10-19—10-36] of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.)

5:20.3.

Height limitation.

No building or structure shall exceed 90 feet in height except as provided in section 6:7. All buildings and structures shall demonstrate that adequate fire protection is afforded.

No building or structure on a lot in the industrial district which is adjacent to a residential district shall exceed the maximum building height unless there is one additional foot of setback on the sides adjacent to the residential district for each additional foot of height.

5:20.4.

Dimensional requirements.

5:20.4-1.

Front setback. All buildings shall be set back from all street right-of-way lines not less than 50 feet.

5:20.4-2.

Side setback. No building shall be located closer than 25 feet to a side lot line except where the property is adjacent to a railroad right-of-way and written approval from the railroad authorities has been obtained to utilize a railroad spur for loading and unloading.

5:20.4-3.

Rear setback. No building shall be located closer than 25 feet to a rear lot line, except where the property is adjacent to a railroad right-of-way and written approval from the railroad authorities has been obtained to utilize a railroad spur for loading and unloading.

5:20.5.

Screening. A combination of a wall or fence and dense evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage at least six feet in height shall be provided along the side and rear lot lines where any commercial use is adjacent to a residential district for the purpose of screening commercial activities from view.

5:20.6.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:20.7.

Off-street loading. Off-street loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 6:10.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:20—5:20.7, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:20, 4-19-2016)

This district is established to provide a high level of design quality, site amenities, and open space for light industry, warehouse distribution, research and development operations, and similar industrial uses with compatible operations within a park atmosphere. All of the uses shall be of a type or intensity that do not produce odors, smoke, fumes, noise, glare, heat or vibrations which are incompatible with other uses in the park or its surrounding land uses outside the industrial park. The physical and operational requirements of the use, including type of structure used and volume of heavy truck traffic generated, shall not have an adverse impact upon surrounding land uses. Regulations are directed toward protecting neighboring land uses from any of the potential nuisances associated with industrial uses.

5:21.1.

Uses permitted.

Business incubator centers.

Business and professional offices not principally dealing with the general public.

Light industry.

Research facilities and laboratories without outdoor storage or operations.

Schools—Technical, trade, vocational, and business.

Warehousing or storage of goods and materials within a wholly enclosed structure.

Any uses not listed above which are considered to be compatible by the zoning administrator may be allowed.

5:21.2.

Accessory uses permitted by special exception.

Gate houses.

Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

Restaurants.

Motels/conference centers.

Banks.

Day care.

5:21.3.

Prohibited uses.

Abattoirs (slaughter houses).

Correctional facilities and prisons.

Commercial incineration.

Landfill—Sanitary.

Manufacture and storage of explosives.

Paper mills.

Quarries.

Scrap/salvage/junk yards.

Any uses that are not compatible with the permitted uses as determined by the zoning administrator shall be considered prohibited uses.

5:21.4.

Minimum park size. The minimum park size shall be 20 acres.

5:21.5.

Minimum lot area. No minimum lot area is required within the park in order to allow for flexibility and creativity in design.

5:21.6.

Maximum percent of lot coverage. Building coverage shall not exceed 50 percent of the area of the lot on which it is located.

5:21.7.

Height limitation. The roof of any structure shall not exceed 90 feet in height.

5:21.8.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with section 6:9. Truck and loading docks shall be screened from public rights-of-way. Streets, parking, and loading areas shall have a paved all weather surface.

5:21.9.

Signs.

Identification signs and business signs shall be of a uniform design and nonflashing.

A park identification sign with logo is allowed at each primary entrance. It shall not exceed 300 square feet in area or 35 feet in height.

A directory sign is allowed in addition to the park identification sign(s). It shall not exceed 200 square feet in area or 16 feet in height.

A wall sign and a logo is allowed on each building wall having street frontage not to exceed 1½ square feet of sign area for each linear front foot of the principle building. It may not protrude above the roofline.

Directional signs indicating entrance, exit, loading areas or location of parking shall not exceed six square feet.

5:21.10.

Setbacks and buffers. No building shall be closer than 50 feet from all street right-of-way lines or 25 feet from a side or rear property line. No building or accessory structure shall be located closer than 150 feet from a residential district. A landscaped buffer area of a minimum of 100 feet shall be provided along boundaries of the park that abut residentially zoned districts.

5:21.11.

Outdoor storage. No outside storage of material shall be allowed within the park.

5:21.12.

Architectural form.

The architectural design of buildings and structures and their materials and colors shall be visually harmonious with the overall appearance of the park.

All street furniture i.e., lights, signs, pedestrian benches, bus shelters etc., shall have a uniform design.

5:21.13.

Noise, odor, vibrations, emissions. All noises, odors, vibrations, emissions of smoke, dust, or gases shall be controlled so as not to be detrimental or cause a nuisance to nearby residential or commercial areas or other uses in the park. Any time prior to or after a building or site is occupied, control measures may be required in accordance with the appropriate governmental agencies which monitor public health and welfare.

5:21.14.

Screening of loading areas. A landscape plan shall be submitted with the rezoning application that provides buffers, screening or both between the park and neighboring residential districts. Opaque walls and/or fences and landscaping are required around outdoor waste containers, loading areas, and parking areas for commercial vehicles.

5:21.15.

Covenants. A copy of any covenants must be provided with the rezoning application.

5:21.16.

Traffic impact analysis.

A traffic impact analysis shall be submitted with the rezoning application for development projects or development plans where 150 or more vehicle trips are expected to be generated at the peak hour.

The traffic impact analysis shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer with experience in traffic engineering. This analysis shall include:

1.

An estimate of the traffic generated as a result of the proposed development;

2.

An analysis of the existing street system serving the proposed development; and

3.

An assessment of improvements needed to the existing street system, as well as any new improvements in order to support the traffic from the proposed development.

Estimates of vehicle trips shall be calculated based on trip generation rates from the most recent edition of the trip generation manual published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.

The results and recommendations of the traffic impact analysis will be forwarded to Anderson County council so that any needed road improvement can be added to the county's road improvement plan.

5:21.17.

Environmental reviews.

The applicant should contact the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) permitting liaison. The permitting liaison is responsible for contacting all bureaus within DHEC and ensuring that facilities obtain the correct permits prior to construction. The permitting liaison can be contacted at:

Permitting Liaison

Office of Environmental Quality Control

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

2600 Bull Street

Columbia, SC 29201

1-800-819-9001

Locally DHEC regulates pollution which may impact citizens in proximity to industrial parks. These types of pollution include, but are not limited to:

1)

Air pollution.

2)

Water pollution.

3)

Solid waste.

4)

Hazardous waste.

5)

Underground storage tanks.

The office in Anderson can be contacted at:

SC DHEC

Upstate Environmental Quality Control (EQC) Anderson

220 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29621

864-260-5585 - office 864-222-3923

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:21—5:21.17, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2003-023, § 1, 8-5-2003; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:21, 4-19-2016)

5:22.1.

PD intent.

The PD district is established to allow flexibility in development that will result in improved design, character, and quality of new mixed use developments and preserve natural and scenic features of open spaces. Ideally, the development should be large scale and incorporate a variety of land uses or land use types. The district is also intended to encourage developments which provide a full range of residential types to serve the residents of the district.

The planned development regulations must encourage innovative site planning for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial developments within planned development districts. The regulations should provide a mechanism to evaluate each application on its own merit. It is recognized that some concepts will be more appropriate than others and the approval of an application in one location does not necessarily indicate the development will be applicable in other locations. It should also be emphasized that these provisions are not to be used to circumvent the intent or use of conventional zoning classifications as set forth in this chapter.

5:22.2.

Minimum site size. The minimum site size for any planned development is five acres.

5:22.3.

Minimum lot area. No minimum lot area is required for any specific structure within a planned development.

5:22.4.

Minimum lot width, minimum yard requirements, maximum lot coverage, maximum height of structures. No structure shall be erected within 25 feet from any external lot line of any planned development. Each planned development district may provide for unique regulations regarding minimum lot width, minimum yard sizes, maximum lot coverage, and maximum height and other requirements to accommodate flexibility in the arrangement of uses for the general purpose of promoting and protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare. The planning commission and county council shall ascertain that the characteristics of building siting shall be appropriate as related to structures within the planned development and otherwise fulfill the intent of this chapter.

5:22.5.

PD application and preliminary development plan approval.

A.

Prior to submitting a PD application, the applicant is encouraged to meet with the planning and community development department staff for a preapplication conference to avoid undue delay in the review process after the application is submitted.

B.

Applications for a planned development district shall include the following:

1.

Preliminary development plan. The applicant shall submit three copies of the preliminary development plan which shall include the following:

a.

A boundary survey with vicinity map, title block, scale, and north arrow.

b.

Total number of acres of overall site.

c.

Location and number of acres of various areas by type of use (e.g., single-family detached, recreation, office, commercial, etc.).

d.

Number of units and density of various residential types, such number to represent the maximum number of units.

e.

Approximate square footage of nonresidential use and approximate number of bedrooms in each residential unit.

f.

Primary traffic circulation pattern, including major points of ingress and egress.

g.

Approximate number of parking spaces per use.

h.

An indication that an acceptable drainage system can be designed for the proposed project.

i.

Any such information or descriptions as may be deemed reasonably appropriate for review.

2.

Statement of intent. The applicant shall submit three copies of a report setting forth the characteristics of the proposed planned development, including the following:

a.

A description of the procedures of any proposed homeowners' association or other group maintenance agreement.

b.

A statement setting forth the proposed development schedule.

c.

A statement of the public improvements both on- and off-site that are proposed for dedication and/or construction and an estimate of the timing for providing such improvements.

d.

A statement of impact on public facilities including water, sewer collection and treatment, fire protection, etc., and letters from the appropriate agencies or districts verifying that such facilities or services are available and adequate to serve the proposed planned development.

e.

A statement concerning the appearance, landscaping, screening, and maintenance of any proposed pond, lake, or retention pond contained in the development.

f.

Any such information or descriptions as may be deemed reasonably appropriate for review.

C.

A public hearing shall be held in accordance with procedures set forth in article 10.

D.

Upon recommendations from the applicable zoning advisory group and the planning and community development department and following the duly held public hearing as described in item C, the planning commission shall make a recommendation which shall be advisory to county council.

E.

The county council may, after fulfilling all applicable requirements of this section and all applicable requirements of article 10, act to either approve, approve with modification, or disapprove the application for a planned development district.

F.

Following county council approval of a preliminary PD district, the official zoning map shall be amended to reflect such approval. Approval of a planned development district shall constitute authority for the applicant to submit a final development plan to the planning commission for approval in accordance with the provisions of section 5:22.7.

5:22.6.

Subdivision plats. Approval of a preliminary development plan and statement of intent shall constitute authority for the applicant to prepare subdivision plats if applicable in accordance with procedures set forth in the Anderson County subdivision regulations. No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the planning commission has approved a final subdivision plat.

5:22.7.

Final development plan. All final development plans in the planned development district will require a site plan review and approval by the Anderson County planning commission. Site plan requirements and procedures for the planned development district are outlined in section 38-173 [now section 24-139] of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

5:22.8.

Changes to planned development districts. Changes to an approved preliminary or final planned development district may be permitted in accordance with one of the following procedures as determined by the zoning administrator:

A.

Major changes. Changes to a planned development district which would alter the basic concept and general characteristics of the planned development district may be approved by county council in accordance with the procedures established by section 5:22.5. After approval of a major change by county council, approval of a final development plan showing such changes must be submitted to the planning commission in accordance with section 5:22.7. Examples of major changes may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Boundary changes.

Decrease in open space.

Increase or decrease in number of access points.

Changes to more intensive land uses, e.g., residential to commercial.

Any change which the zoning administrator determines would significantly alter the character of the PD or be expected to have an adverse impact upon neighboring property owners.

B.

Minor changes. Changes to a planned development district which are of a design nature and which do not alter the original concept or use characteristics of the planned development district may be approved by the zoning administrator provided that no minor change may be approved by the zoning administrator which is in conflict with specific conceptual considerations previously approved by county council. Examples of minor changes may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reductions in:

Density.

Signage.

Square footage.

Increases in:

Landscaping.

Open space.

Setbacks.

Minor changes to:

Landscaping.

Lighting.

Location of land uses.

Parking.

Signage.

Minor changes to site plan:

Reorientation of structures.

Realignment of approved access.

More restrictive land uses, e.g., commercial to residential.

Shift in approved density from one area of PD to another.

5:22.9.

Planned development status report. One year after final approval and each year thereafter, the zoning administrator shall present to county council's planning/public works committee a status report on the progress of the approved development.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:22—5:22.9, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:22, 4-19-2016)

5:23.1.

Airport protective areas established as supplementary. The "AP" designation is not intended to be utilized as a district classification but as a designation which identifies areas subject to regulations which are supplementary to the regulations of the district to which such designation is attached, appended, or "overlaid." Regulations which apply to areas designated on the zoning map as being within such appended or overlaid designation must be determined by joint reference to the regulations of both the basic district classification and the appended or overlay classification. The basis for preparing these supplementary regulations is contained in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Vol. XI, Part 77, "Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace."

5:23.2.

AP intent. It is the intent of this chapter to restrain influences which are adverse to the proper and safe conduct of aircraft operations in the vicinity of airports, to prevent creation of conditions hazardous to aircraft operations, and to encourage development which is compatible with airport use characteristics within the intent and purpose of zoning. To this end, the "AP" designation, when appended to a basic district classification, is intended to coordinate the purposes and intent of this chapter with other regulations duly established by Anderson County whose primary intent is to further the purposes set out above.

5:23.3.

Action upon applications within areas designated "AP." The zoning administrator shall take no action upon issuance of a zoning permit or presentation of an application to the board of zoning appeals or other similar administrative procedures until it has been duly certified to him by proper authorities that the proposal upon which he is requested to act is in compliance with regulations of the AP protective area regulations as detailed in this section.

5:23.4.

Definitions.

Airport advisory committee means a committee established pursuant to chapter 6, article II, section 6-31 [now section 6-21] of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances, as amended.

Airport means Anderson Regional Airport (AND).

Airport elevation means the highest point of an airport's usable landing area measured in feet above mean sea level (MSL). At the Anderson Regional Airport, this elevation is 782 feet above mean sea level.

Approach surface means a surface longitudinally centered on the extended runway centerline, extending outward and upward from the end of the primary surface and at the same slope as the approach zone height limitation slope set forth in section 5:23.6 of this chapter. In plan, the perimeter of the approach surface coincides with the perimeter of the approach zone.

Approach, transitional, horizontal, and conical zones. These zones are set forth in section 5:23.5 of this chapter.

Board of zoning appeals means a board by Anderson County council as provided in article 9 of the Anderson County zoning ordinance [this chapter].

Conical surface means a surface extending outward and upward from the periphery of the horizontal surface at a slope of 20 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet.

Hazard to air navigation means an obstruction determined to have a substantial adverse effect on the safe and efficient utilization of the navigable airspace.

Height. For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this chapter and shown on the zoning map, the datum shall be mean sea level (MSL) elevation unless otherwise specified.

Heliport primary surface means the area of the primary surface coincides in size and shape with the designated takeoff and landing area of a heliport. This surface is a horizontal plane at the elevation of the established heliport elevation.

Horizontal surface means a horizontal plane 150 feet above the established airport elevation, the perimeter which in plan coincides with the perimeter of the horizontal zone. At Anderson Regional Airport, this elevation is 932 feet MSL.

Larger than utility runway means a runway that is constructed for and intended to be used by propeller driven aircraft of greater than 12,500 pounds maximum gross weight and jet powered aircraft.

Nonconforming use means any pre-existing structure, object of natural growth, or use of land which is inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or an amendment thereto.

Nonprecision instrument runway means a runway having an existing or proposed instrument approach procedure utilizing air navigation facilities with only horizontal guidance, or area type navigation equipment for which a straight-in non-precision instrument approach procedure has been approved or planned.

Obstruction means any structure, growth or other object, including a mobile object, which exceeds a limiting height set forth in section 5:23.6(9) of this chapter.

Person means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or governmental entity; includes a trustee, a receiver, an assignee, or a similar representative of any of them.

Precision instrument runway means a runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing an Instrument Landing System (ILS), Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) or a Precision Approach Radar (PAR). It also means a runway for which a precision approach system is planned and is so indicated on an approved airport layout plan or another planning document.

Primary surface means a surface longitudinally centered on a runway. When the runway has a specially prepared hard surface, or planned hard surface, the primary surface extends 200 feet beyond each end of that runway; for military runways or when the runway has no specially prepared hard surface or planned hard surface, the primary surface ends at each end of that runway. The width of the primary surface is set forth in section 5:23.5 of this chapter. The elevation of any point on the primary surface is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway centerline.

Runway means a defined area on an airport prepared for landing and take-off of aircraft along its length, or planned length.

Structure means an object constructed or installed by man, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, earth formation, and overhead transmission lines.

Transitional surfaces means these [those] surfaces extend outward at 90 degree angles to the runway centerline and the runway centerline extended at a slope of seven feet horizontally for each one foot vertically from the sides of the primary and approach surfaces to where they intersect the horizontal and conical surfaces. Transitional surfaces for those portions of the precision approach surfaces, which project through and beyond the limits of the conical surface, extend a distance of 5,000 feet measured horizontally from the edge of the approach surface and at 90 degree angles to the extended runway centerlines.

Tree means any object of natural growth.

Utility runway means a runway that is constructed for and intended to be used by propeller driven aircraft of 12,500 pounds maximum gross weight and less.

Visual runway means a runway intended solely for the operation of aircraft using visual approach procedures.

5:23.5.

Airport zones. In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, there are hereby created and established certain zones which include all of the land lying beneath the approach surfaces, transitional surfaces, horizontal surfaces, and conical surfaces as they apply to Anderson Regional Airport. Such zones are shown on the official Anderson County zoning map that is on display in the Anderson County planning division office. An area located in more than one of the following zones is considered to be only in the one with the more restrictive height limitations. The various zones are hereby established and defined as follows:

1.

Utility runway visual approach zone. The inner edge of this approach zone coincides with the width of the primary surface and is 250 feet wide for utility runways with only visual approaches and 500 feet wide for utility runways with a non-precision approach on the opposite end. The approach zone expands outward uniformly to a width of 1,250 feet at a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet from the primary surface. Its centerline is the continuation of the centerline of the runway.

2.

Runway larger than utility visual approach zone. The inner edge of this approach zone coincides with the width of the primary surface and is 500 feet wide for such runways with a visual approach or non-precision approach on the opposite end and 1,000 feet wide for those with a precision approach on the opposite runway end. The approach zone expands outward uniformly to a width of 1,500 feet at a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet from the primary surface. Its centerline is the continuation of the centerline of the runway.

3.

Precision instrument approach zone. The inner edge of this approach zone coincides with the width of the primary surface and is 1,000 feet wide. The approach zone expands outward uniformly to a width of 16,000 feet at a horizontal distance of 50,000 feet from the primary surface. Its centerline is the continuation of the centerline of the runway.

4.

Transitional zones. The transitional zones are the areas beneath the transitional surfaces.

5.

Heliport transitional zones. These zones extend outward from the sides of the primary surface and the heliport approach zones a horizontal distance of 250 feet from the primary surface centerline and the heliport approach zone centerline.

6.

Horizontal zones. The horizontal zone is established by swinging arcs of a given radii from the center of each end of the primary surface of each runway and connecting the adjacent arcs by drawing lines tangent to those arcs. The radii of these arcs are as follows: 5,000 feet for all runways designated utility or visual, and 10,000 feet for all other runways. The radii of the arcs for each end of the runway shall be the same and consist of the longest radius determined for either runway end. When tangents encompass a 5,000-foot arc connecting two adjacent 10,000-foot arcs, the 5,000-foot arc shall be disregarded. The horizontal zone does not include the approach and transitional zones.

7.

Conical zone. The conical zone is hereby established as the area that commences at the periphery of the horizontal zone and extends outward therefrom a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet. The conical zone does not include the precision instrument approach zones and the transitional zones.

5:23.6.

Airport zone height limitations. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and with the exception of structures erected for aeronautical purposes, no structure shall be erected, altered, or maintained, and no tree shall be allowed to grow in any zone created by this chapter to a height in excess of the applicable height limit herein established for such zone. Such applicable height limitations are hereby established for each of the zones in question as follows:

1.

Utility runway visual approach zone. Slopes 20 feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet along the extended runway centerline.

2.

Runway larger than utility visual approach zone. Slopes 20 feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet along the extended runway centerline.

3.

Precision instrument runway approach zone. Slopes 50 feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet along the extended runway centerline; thence slopes upward 40 feet horizontally for each foot vertically to an additional horizontal distance of 40,000 feet along the extended runway centerline.

4.

Heliport approach zone. Slopes eight feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a distance of 4,000 feet along the heliport approach zone centerline.

5.

Transitional zones. Slope seven feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the sides of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and approach surface, and extending to a height of 150 feet above the airport elevation, which is 932 feet MSL for Anderson Regional Airport. In addition to the foregoing, there are established height limits sloping seven feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the sides of and at the same elevation as the approach surface, and extending to where they intersect the conical surface. Where the precision instrument runway approach zone projects beyond the conical zone, there are established height limits sloping seven feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the sides of and the same elevation as the approach surface, and extending a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet measured at 90 degree angles to the extended runway centerline.

6.

Heliport transitional zones. Slope two feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the sides of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and the heliport approach zones and extending a distance of 250 feet measured horizontally from and at 90 degree angles to the primary surface centerline and heliport approach zones centerline.

7.

Horizontal zone. Established at 150 feet above the airport elevation or at a height of 932 feet for Anderson Regional Airport.

8.

Conical zone. Slopes 20 feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the periphery of the horizontal zone and at 150 feet above the airport elevation and extending to a height of 350 feet above the airport elevation. This elevation is 1,132 feet MSL for the Anderson Regional Airport.

9.

Excepted height limitations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the construction or maintenance of any structure, or growth of any tree to a height up to 50 feet above the surface unless such structure

5:23.7.

Use restrictions. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no use may be made of land or water within any zone established by this chapter in such a manner as to create electrical interference with navigational signals or radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and others, result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport, create bird strike hazards, or otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff, or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the airport.

5:23.8.

Nonconforming uses.

1.

Regulations not retroactive. The regulations prescribed by this chapter shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of the effective date of this chapter [July 20, 1999], or otherwise interfere with the continuance of nonconforming use. Nothing contained herein shall require any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, the construction or alteration of which was begun prior to the effective date of this chapter, and is diligently prosecuted.

2.

Marking and lighting. Notwithstanding the preceding provision of this section, the owner of any existing nonconforming structure or tree is hereby required to permit the installation, operation, and maintenance thereon of such markers and lights as shall be deemed necessary by the Anderson County airport advisory committee to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport the presence of such airport obstruction. Such markers and lights shall be installed, operated, and maintained at the expense of the respective airport advisory committee.

5:23.9.

Permits.

1

Future uses. Except as specifically provided in a, b, and c hereunder, no material change shall be made in the use of land, no structure shall be erected or otherwise established in any zone hereby created unless a permit therefor shall have been applied for and granted. Each application for a permit shall indicate the purpose for which the permit is desired, with sufficient particularity to permit it to be determined whether the resulting use or structure would conform to the regulations herein prescribed. If such determination is in the affirmative, the permit shall be granted. No permit for a use inconsistent with the provision of this chapter shall be granted unless a variance has been approved.

a.

In the area lying within the limits of the horizontal zone and conical zone, no permit shall be required for any structure less than 75 feet of vertical height above the ground, except when, because of terrain, land contour, or topographic features, such structure would extend above the height limits prescribed for such zones.

b.

In areas lying within the limits of the approach zones, but at a horizontal distance of not less than 4,200 feet from each end of the runway, no permit shall be required for any structure less than 75 feet of vertical height above the ground, except when such structure would extend above the height limit prescribed for such approach zones.

c.

In the areas lying within the limits of the transition zones beyond the perimeter of the horizontal zone, no permit shall be required for any structure less than 75 feet of vertical height above the ground, except when such structure, because of terrain, land contour, or topographic features, would extend above the height limit prescribed for such transition zones.

Nothing contained in any of the foregoing exceptions shall be construed as permitting or intending to permit any construction or alteration of any structure in excess of any of the height limits established by this chapter except as set forth in section 5:23.6, 9.

2.

Existing uses. No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of an obstruction or permit a nonconforming use or structure to become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was on the effective date of this chapter [July 20, 1999], or any amendments thereto, or than it is when the application for a permit is made. Except as indicated, all applications for such a permit shall be granted.

3.

Nonconforming uses abandoned or destroyed. Whenever the zoning administrator determines that a nonconforming structure has been abandoned or more than 80 percent torn-down, physically deteriorated or decayed, no permit shall be granted that would allow such structure to exceed the applicable height limit or otherwise deviate from the zoning regulations.

4.

Variances. Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure or use property, not in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this chapter, may apply to the board of zoning appeals for a variance from such regulations. The application for variance shall be accompanied by a determination from the Federal Aviation Administration as to the effect of the proposal on the operation of air navigation facilities and the safe, efficient use of navigable airspace. Such variances shall be allowed where it is duly found that a literal application or enforcement of the regulations will result in unnecessary hardship and relief granted, will not be contrary to the public interest, will not create a hazard to air navigation, will do substantial justice, and will be in accordance with the spirit of this chapter. Additionally, the board of zoning appeals may consider no application for a variance to the requirements of this chapter unless a copy of this application has been furnished to the airport advisory committee for advice as to the aeronautical effects of the variance. If the airport advisory committee does not respond to the application within 45 days after receipt, the board of zoning appeals may act on its own to grant or deny said application.

5.

Obstruction marking and lighting. All objects penetrating the plane 50 feet beneath the following imaginary surface shall be lighted:

An approach surface having a 50:1 slope originating 200 feet beyond the end of an existing or proposed runway, which has a width of 1,000 feet, expanding uniformly for 10,000 feet to a width of 4,000 feet, thence becoming a 40:1 slope expanding uniformly for a distance of 40,000 feet to a width of 16,000 feet, or for such a distance that the imaginary surface is more than 200 feet above all terrain.

Otherwise, all objects must be marked and lighted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 70/7460-1, as amended from time-to-time.

Any permit or variance granted may, if such action is deemed advisable to effectuate the purpose of this chapter and be reasonable in the circumstances, be so conditioned as to require the owner of the structure in question to install, operate, [and] maintain, at the owner's expense, such markings and lights as may be necessary. If deemed proper by the board of zoning appeals, this condition may be modified to require the owner to permit the airport advisory committee, at its own expense, to install, operate, and maintain the necessary markings and lights.

6.

Notification. All such persons proposing the construction of objects, whether of a temporary or permanent nature, within 20,000 feet of a public use airport and the height of which penetrates a slope of 100:1 from the nearest point of the nearest runway, shall submit a copy of FAA form 7460-1 to the affected airport for review. Said airport shall have ten business days to make any comments.

5:23.10.

Airport zones relating to noise restrictions.

As noted in section 5:23.2, one of the intentions of AP protective areas regulations is to encourage development that is compatible with airport use characteristics. Noise resulting from aircraft operations is the airport use characteristic that most affects surrounding development.

Relating the zoning format to noise criteria is difficult because two land uses which might otherwise be compatible in a specific zoning category may each be affected differently by airport noise. For example, general commercial zoning may be compatible with airport noise. However, theaters (a commercial use) would need special protection at least to the extent that they were notified of potential incompatible noise characteristics on a proposed site prior to their construction.

Supplementary regulations contained in the AP protective areas section of the chapter would facilitate notification of potential incompatible uses (as a result of aircraft noise) without undue restriction of the establishment of retail uses lists the criteria for evaluating and regulating development around the airport. Sensitive areas surrounding Anderson Regional Airport are divided into Zones I through III. Zone I being the most restrictive. The official zoning map of Anderson County, located at the Anderson County planning division, delineates the location and area of each of the zones around the airport.

5:23.11.

Airport zoning related to sanitary landfill location.

Various studies and observations have resulted in the conclusion that sanitary landfills attract birds, and that birds in the vicinity of airports create potential hazards to aircraft operations (see FAA order SO 5200.5). Aircraft accidents have resulted when aircraft collided with low-flying birds, particularly during takeoff and landing.

In order to prevent such an occurrence in Anderson County, the following regulations shall apply with regard to location of landfills:

A.

No landfill shall be located within 10,000 feet from a runway of any airport.

B.

Landfills located further than 10,000 feet, but within five miles of a runway of any airport, will be reviewed on a case by case basis by the airport advisory committee or its staff, who may in turn contact the bird hazard group and the Federal Aviation Administration. If in the opinion of the airport advisory committee or its staff, the landfill poses a threat to safe aircraft operations, then the landfill shall be considered an incompatible land use.

5:23.12.

Enforcement. It shall be the duty of the zoning administrator to administer and enforce the regulations prescribed herein. Applications for permits and variances shall be made to the building standards department upon a form published for that purpose. Applications required by this chapter to be submitted to the zoning administrator shall be promptly considered and granted or denied. Application for action by the board of zoning appeals shall be forthwith transmitted by the secretary.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:23—5:23.12, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 99-018, § 1, 11-2-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:23, 4-19-2016)

5:25.1.

RRD intent.

The purpose of this district is to provide an incentive to reuse structurally sound older buildings, located in residential districts, for which their original use is no longer economically viable. This section allows for building(s) to be developed for residential uses that are environmentally and aesthetically compatible with the surrounding residential area.

The RRD district is established as a supplemental residential district that is approved by county council in accordance with article 10 of this chapter. This district overlays existing residential zoning districts and is applicable only to schools, medical facilities, office buildings, factories/mills, churches, and other public/semipublic buildings located in residential districts.

The following criteria should be used in approving an RRD overlay for a property:

A.

It should be determined that the original intended use of the structure(s) in its existing condition is no longer feasible.

B.

The proposed development should not violate neighborhood character nor adversely affect surrounding residential land uses.

C.

The proposed development must not put any undue burden on existing roads or utilities.

D.

It should be determined that the existing structure is the major focus of the development and any additional structure(s) or expansion(s) are supplemental in nature to the existing structure.

The regulations provide a mechanism to evaluate each application on its own merit. It is recognized that some concepts will be more successful than others and the approval of an application in one situation does not necessarily indicate that the development will be applicable in other situations.

5:25.2.

Uses permitted.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Residential.

5:25.3.

Lot area. No minimum lot area is required.

5:25.4.

Minimum lot width, minimum yard requirement, maximum lot coverage, maximum height of structure. No additional structure or part thereof shall be erected within 25 feet from any external lot line. Minimum lot width, minimum yard requirement, maximum lot coverage, maximum height of [a] structure are not otherwise regulated within the RRD overlay district; provided, however, that the planning commission and county council shall ascertain that the characteristics of any additional structure sited must be appropriate as related to the intent of this district.

5:25.5.

Application and concept plan approval.

A.

An applicant shall communicate his intentions to establish an RRD overlay district and the proposed characteristics thereof to the planning and community development department staff prior to initiating an application for the RRD overlay zone in order to avoid undue delay in the review process after initiating such application.

B.

Applications for an RRD overlay district shall be by amendment to the official zoning map in accordance with the provisions of article 10 and shall include the following:

1.

Preliminary development plan. The applicant shall submit two copies of the proposed development which shall include the following:

a.

Vicinity map, title block, scale, north arrow, and property line survey.

b.

Total number of acres of overall site.

c.

Number of units and density of the various residential types, such number to represent the maximum number of units.

d.

Approximate number of bedrooms in each residential unit.

e.

Primary traffic circulation pattern, including major points of ingress and egress.

f.

Approximate number of parking spaces.

g.

An indication that an acceptable drainage system can be designed for the proposed development.

h.

The existing structure and any additions proposed.

i.

Any such information or descriptions as may be deemed reasonably appropriate for review.

2.

Statement of intent. The applicant shall submit three copies of a descriptive statement setting forth the characteristics of the proposed development, including the following:

a.

A descriptive [description] of the procedures of any proposed homeowners' association or other group maintenance agreement.

b.

A statement setting forth the proposed development schedule.

c.

A statement of impact on public facilities including water, sewer collection and treatment, schools, garbage collection, fire protection, etc., and letters from the appropriate agencies or districts verifying that such facilities or services are available and adequate to serve the proposed development.

d.

A statement concerning the appearance, landscaping, and screening of the development.

e.

Any such information or descriptions as may be deemed reasonably appropriate for review.

C.

A public hearing shall be held in accordance with procedures set forth in article 10.

D.

Upon recommendation from planning and community development department staff and following a duly held public hearing, [the] planning commission shall make a recommendation which shall be advisory to county council.

E.

County council may, after fulfilling all applicable requirements of this section and all applicable requirements of article 10, act to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove the application for an RRD Overlay District.

5:25.6.

Final development plan. Following approval of an RRD overlay district, the official zoning map shall be amended to reflect such approval. Approval of an RRD overlay district shall constitute authority for the applicant to submit a final development plan to the planning commission for review and approval or denial.

5:25.7.

Changes to RRD overlay districts. Changes to [an] approved RRD overlay district may be permitted in accordance with one of the following procedures as determined by the zoning administrator:

A.

Minor changes. [Changes] to an RRD Overlay District which are of a design nature and do not alter the original concept or residential use characteristics of the RRD overlay district may be approved by the Anderson County planning commission in accordance with the procedures established by [section] 5:25.6, provided no minor change may be approved by the planning commission which is in conflict with specific conceptual considerations previously contained in county council's conceptual approval.

B.

Major changes. Changes to an RRD overlay district, which would alter the basic concept and general characteristics of the RRD overlay district, may be approved by county council in accordance with the procedures established by section 5:25.5. Examples of major change include, but are not limited to, the following: boundary changes, changes in the maximum number of residential units, increased density, residential use changes, access changes, etc. Approval of a major change by county council must be followed by a final approval of a detailed site plan showing such changes by the planning commission in accordance with section 5:25.6.

5:25.8.

Destruction of existing structure(s). The destruction or substantial removal of the existing structure(s) not approved by county council in the concept plan shall void the RRD overlay district for the respective development. Any new development would conform to the respective underlying district.

(Ord. No. 99-004, §§ 5:25—5:25.8, 7-20-1999; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:25, 4-19-2016)

The purpose of this district is to provide for a full range of agricultural activities in a rural setting. This district also provides for spacious residential development for those who choose this environment and prevents untimely scattering of more dense urban uses that should be confined to areas planned for efficient extension of public services.

5:26.1.

Uses permitted.

Agricultural crops, including pens and structures for the raising of farm animals.

Barns.

Community recreational area.

Dwelling, single-family detached.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured single-section home.

Dwelling, single-family detached—Manufactured multi-section home.

Home occupation. (Subject to the requirements in section 6:11.)

Nursery/greenhouse.

Portable or temporary school classroom.

Riding academies.

Riding stables.

Sign—Identification. (Subject to the provisions of the sign ordinance.)

Sign—Occupancy.

Sign—Temporary. (Pertaining to the lease or sale of a building or premises.)

Temporary building, incidental to construction and used primarily for storage of equipment, tools, building materials, and other items located on the same site and which shall be completely removed from the site upon completion of such construction; or temporary sales office used exclusively for the sale of properties or dwelling units located within the same development or subdivision and contained either within a building which will be completely removed immediately after all sales are completed, or within a building which will be sold or used as a residential dwelling unit immediately after all sales are completed.

Tree farm.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to the permitted uses.

5:26.2.

Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted by special exception by the board of zoning appeals in accordance with provisions in article 7:

Bed and breakfast homestays, host homes, and guest homes.

Cemetery. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:15.)

Child care centers.

Churches, convents, and monasteries.

Communication towers. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:18.)

Country club.

Fire stations.

Landscaping business.

Library.

Private airstrip.

Private recreation area.

Public park and playground.

Public utility building and use.

Recycling drop box. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:13.)

Roadside stand for the sale of crops, produce, fruit, etc., produced on the property.

Schools—Public, parochial or private.

Temporary accessory residential use. (Subject to the provisions of section 7:9.)

Transportation and utility easement and right-of-way.

Veterinary clinic.

Veterinary hospital.

Other public and semipublic uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

5:26.3.

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be two acres.

5:26.4.

Lot width. Minimum lot width for a single-family detached dwelling shall be 30 feet with 100 feet at the building line.

5:26.5.

Front yard. The minimum depth of the front yard measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street except when a right-of-way has not been established or is not known; then the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:26.6.

Side yard. The minimum width of a residential side yard shall be 50 feet, except that any side yard abutting on a street or highway shall not be less than 20 feet in width.

5:26.7.

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 50 feet.

5:26.8.

Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with provisions set forth in section 6:9.

5:26.9.

Skirting. Skirting or a curtain wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access door, must be installed and maintained so that it encloses the area under manufactured homes. The foundation skirting or curtain wall may be of brick, masonry, or vinyl or similar materials designed and manufactured for permanent outdoor installation. Material used for skirting should be erected so as not to create a fire hazard and maintained in good state of repair.

A.

Crawl space shall be provided with ventilation as per section 10-81 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

B.

Access to the crawl space shall be as required by section 10-81 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

5:26.10.

Supplementary setback. Where a permitted R-A2 use abuts a church, public park or playground, or school—public, parochial, or private, existing at the time of adoption of this division [chapter], new barns or structures for farm animals or farm products larger that 3,000 sq. ft., shall not be constructed within 300 feet of the property boundary of the previously existing use. New barns or structures for farm animals or farm products of 3,000 sq. ft., or less, may be constructed within 50 feet of the property boundary of the previously existing use.

5:26.11.

Application of district. This R-A2, Residential Agricultural Two-Acre District shall only be applied and mapped upon a property owner's request during initial zoning of a precinct or application for rezoning by a property owner or designated agent.

5:26.12

Bufferyard requirements. Where a nonresidential or subdivision abuts a residential property, an undisturbed bufferyard of 100 feet shall be required and maintained.

(Ord. No. 00-056, § 1, 10-17-2000; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:26, 4-19-2016; Ord. No. 2020-031, exh. A(5:2.1), 12-15-2020)

The intent of this district is to provide office space for lower density traffic generating uses. This district is established to provide for office uses, including, but not limited to, the following: accountant, advertising agency, broadcasting studio, brokerage house, employment agency, insurance, professional offices, real estate, and research facilities.

A low traffic density office district shall include only those uses listed below, and shall be of a scale small enough to not generate more than 99 trips during peak hours of traffic as determined by chapter 6 of the SCDOT Access and Roadside Management Standards Manual, Table 6-10.

Uses permitted. The uses permitted in this district are limited to office and research facilities, and shall not include any use engaged in retail sales or stocking and storage of merchandise except as provided by this section. No use shall be permitted in this district which will be detrimental to the development of the district as a low traffic density office-research park.

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Accountant.

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Advertising agency.

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Broadcasting studio.

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Brokerage house.

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Employment agency center.

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Insurance agency.

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Offices.

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Optician.

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Professional offices.

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Real estate office.

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Research facility.

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Sign—Identification. (Subject to the requirements of the sign ordinance.)

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Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses.

•

Other uses which are considered to be compatible with the aforementioned uses.

Accessory retail uses permitted by special exception. Certain retail sales establishments which are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted principal office uses may be permitted by special exception.

OD-LTD districts shall follow all of the underlying height limitations, dimensional requirements, and screening criteria outlined in section 5:12, Office District (OD).

(Ord. No. 2012-013, § 1, 8-7-2012; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:27, 4-19-2016)

The intent of C-1NB district is to ensure that new development is designed with the purpose of blending with the existing community features. Building design shall incorporate materials that convey permanence, substance, timeliness, and restraint, with low maintenance. Recommended building materials include, but are not limited to, clay or masonry brick, stucco, natural stone, decorative masonry, or wood.

The requirements of this district are designed to encourage quality development of properties within the district and promote scale and character consistent with existing and planned uses bordering and within the identified district.

All establishments developed under the C-1NB classification shall be scaled to meet the convenience shopping needs of the immediate area (2—3 mile radius) and should not create a nuisance due to noise, traffic generation, lighting, or appearance.

Uses permitted. Uses permitted in the C-1NB district are the same as those uses permitted in section 5:14.1, Uses Permitted, and section 5:14.2, Uses Permitted by Special Exception. However, communication towers shall not be permitted in any instance.

C-1NB districts shall follow all of the relationships to building lots, minimum yard requirements, and maximum height of structure requirements outlined in section 5:14, C-1N Neighborhood Commercial District.

Bufferyards. When any property being developed abuts a single-family residential property, a Type VI buffer shall be utilized to mitigate the transition from all levels of commercial development to residential development.

Signage. All signage in this district shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in the county sign ordinance. Freestanding and monument-style signage shall be architecturally designed to reflect the character of the structure for which they are advertising.

Exterior lighting. Exterior illumination shall be carefully considered in order to promote safety and security while limiting light trespass and reducing glare. Fixtures must be mounted in such a manner that its cone of light does not cross any property line of the site. All exterior lighting designs shall meet minimum IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) guidelines.

Natural features. Significant natural or existing features shall be incorporated into the site design, while still allowing for reasonable use of the site.

Site plan review. All uses permitted in the C-1NB, Blended Neighborhood Commercial District will require a site plan review and approval by the Anderson County planning. Site plan requirements and procedures are outlined in section 38-173 [now section 24-139] of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. No. 2012-013, § 1, 8-7-2012; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:28, 4-19-2016)

PC intent. The county recognizes that high-quality design of commercial structures can contribute to a positive appearance of commercial districts and neighborhoods and improve the overall character of the community.

The PC district is established to encourage innovative and creative design of commercial developments and to permit a greater amount of flexibility to a developer by removing some of the restrictions of conventional zoning. Ideally, the development should be large scale and incorporate a variety of land uses or land use types.

The regulations should provide a mechanism to evaluate each application on its own merit. It is recognized that some concepts will be more appropriate than others and the approval of an application in one location does not necessarily indicate the development will be applicable in other locations. It should also be emphasized that these provisions are not to be used to circumvent the intent or use of conventional zoning classifications as set forth in this chapter.

Minimum site size. The minimum site size for any planned commercial district is five acres.

Minimum lot area. No minimum lot area is required for any specific structure within a planned commercial development district.

Minimum lot width, minimum yard requirements, maximum lot coverage, maximum height of structures. No structure shall be erected within 25 feet from any external lot line of any PC district. Minimum lot width, minimum yard sizes, maximum lot coverage, and maximum height are not otherwise regulated within PC districts; provided, however, that the planning commission and county council determine that the characteristics of proposed building siting shall be appropriate and otherwise fulfill the intent of this chapter.

PC application and preliminary development plan approval.

A.

Prior to submitting a PC application, the applicant is encouraged to meet with the planning and community development department staff for a pre-application conference to avoid undue delay in the review process after the application is submitted.

B.

Applications for a planned commercial district shall include the following:

1.

Preliminary development plan. The applicant shall submit a reproducible plan of the proposed planned commercial district which shall include the following:

a.

A boundary survey with vicinity map, title block, scale, and north arrow.

b.

Total number of acres of overall site.

c.

Location and number of acres of various areas by type of use (e.g., office, commercial, etc.).

d.

Primary traffic circulation pattern, including major points of ingress and egress.

e.

Approximate number of parking spaces per use.

f.

An indication that an acceptable drainage system can be designed for the proposed project.

g.

Any such information or descriptions as may be deemed reasonably appropriate for review.

2.

Statement of intent. The applicant shall submit three copies of a report setting forth the characteristics of the proposed planned commercial district, including the following:

a.

A statement setting forth the proposed development schedule.

b.

A statement of the public improvements both on- and off-site that are proposed for dedication and/or construction and an estimate of the timing for providing such improvements.

c.

A statement of impact on traffic (as per section 38-118(f) [now section 24-115(f)] of the County Code of Ordinances), public facilities including water, sewer collection and treatment, fire protection, etc., and letters from the appropriate agencies or districts verifying that such facilities or services are available and adequate to serve the proposed planned commercial development.

d.

A statement concerning the appearance, landscaping, screening, and maintenance of any proposed pond, lake, or retention pond contained in the development.

e.

Any such information or descriptions as may be deemed reasonably appropriate for review.

f.

Once approved, the applicant's statement of intent shall be recorded with the county register of deeds office.

C.

A public hearing shall be held in accordance with procedures set forth in article 10.

D.

Upon recommendation from [the] planning and community development department and following a duly held public hearing, [the] planning commission shall make a recommendation which shall be advisory to county council.

E.

The county council may, after fulfilling all applicable requirements of this section and all applicable requirements of article 10, act to either approve, approve with modification, or disapprove the application for a planned commercial district.

F.

Following council approval of a PC district, the official zoning map shall be amended to reflect such approval. Approval of a planned commercial district shall constitute authority for the applicant to submit a final development plan to the planning commission for approval in accordance with the provisions of this section.

Subdivision plats. Approval of a concept plan and statement of intent shall constitute authority for the applicant to prepare subdivision plats if applicable in accordance with procedures set forth in the Anderson County subdivision regulations. No building permit shall be issued until the planning commission has approved a final subdivision plat.

Final development plan. All final development plans in the planned commercial district will require a site plan review and approval by the Anderson County planning commission. Site plan requirements and procedures for the planned commercial district are outlined in section 24-139 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

Changes to planned commercial districts. Changes to a preliminary or final planned commercial district may be permitted in accordance with one of the following procedures as determined by the zoning administrator:

A.

Major changes. Changes to a planned commercial district which would alter the basic concept and general characteristics of the planned commercial district shall be approved by county council in accordance with the procedures established by this section. After approval of a major change by county council, approval of a final development plan showing such changes must be submitted to the planning commission in accordance with this section. Examples of major changes may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Boundary changes.

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Decrease in open space.

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Increase or decrease in number of access points.

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Changes to more intensive land uses.

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Any change which the zoning administrator determines would significantly alter the character of the PC or be expected to have an adverse impact upon neighboring property owners.

B.

Minor changes. Changes to a planned commercial district which are of a design nature and which do not alter the original concept or use characteristics of the planned commercial district may be approved by the zoning administrator provided that no minor change may be approved which is in conflict with specific conceptual considerations previously approved by county council. Examples of minor changes may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reductions in:

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Density.

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Signage.

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Square footage.

Increases in:

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Landscaping.

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Open space.

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Setbacks.

Minor changes to:

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Landscaping.

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Lighting.

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Location of land uses.

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Parking.

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Signage.

Minor changes to site plan:

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Reorientation of structures.

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Realignment of approved access.

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More restrictive land uses.

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Shift in approved density from one area of PC to another.

(Ord. No. 2012-013, § 1, 8-7-2012; Ord. No. 2016-006, § 5:29, 4-19-2016)

5:30.1

IZOD, intent.

The IZOD district is established to allow flexibility in development that will result in improved design, character, and quality of new developments as well as preserve natural and scenic features of open spaces. The innovative zoning district regulations must encourage innovative site planning for residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial development within the district.

It should be emphasized that these provisions are not to be used to circumvent the intent or use of conventional zoning classifications as set forth in chapter 70 of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances [this chapter]. The innovative zoning district is intended to provide characteristics that are harmonious with surrounding communities that could not be achieved through conventional zoning classifications.

Each application for IZOD zoning shall be reviewed based on its own merit. It is recognized that some concepts will be more appropriate than others and the approval of an application in one location does not necessarily indicate the development will be applicable in other locations.

5:30.2.

Minimum site size. There is no minimum site size for the innovative zoning district.

5:30.3.

Minimum lot area or minimum lot width. There is no minimum lot area or minimum lot width required for the innovative zoning district.

5:30.4.

Minimum lot width, minimum yard requirements, maximum lot coverage, maximum height of structures. No structure shall be erected within 25 feet from any external lot line of any innovative zoning district. Each innovative zoning district may provide for unique regulations regarding minimum lot width, minimum yard sizes, maximum lot coverage, maximum height, and other requirements to accommodate innovation for the general purpose of promoting and protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare.

5:30.5.

IZOD application and preliminary development plan approval.

A.

Prior to submitting an IZOD application, the applicant is encouraged to meet with the planning department staff for a pre-application conference to avoid undue delay in the review process after the application is submitted.

B.

Applications for an IZOD shall include the following:

1.

Preliminary development plan. The applicant shall submit an electronic copy and a hard copy of the preliminary development plan which shall include the following:

a.

A boundary survey with vicinity map, title block, scale, and north arrow.

b.

Total number of acres of overall site, including the location and number of acres of various areas by type of use (e.g., single-family detached, recreation, office, commercial, etc.), as well as total number of acres of open space.

c.

Number of units of various residential types, such number to represent the maximum number of units.

d.

Approximate square footage for each use.

e.

Primary traffic circulation pattern, including major points of ingress and egress with approximate number of parking spaces for each use.

f.

Proposed buffering and landscaping for the project.

g.

An adequately designed drainage system for the project.

h.

Any other information or descriptions as may be deemed reasonably appropriate for review.

2.

Statement of intent. The applicant shall submit an electronic copy and a hard copy of a report setting forth the characteristics of the proposed IZOD including the following:

a.

A description of the procedures of any proposed homeowners association or other group maintenance agreement.

b.

A statement setting forth the proposed development schedule.

c.

A statement of the public improvements both on- and off-site that are proposed for dedication and/or construction and an estimate of the timing for providing such improvements.

d.

A statement of impact on public facilities including water, sewer collection and treatment, fire protection, etc., and letters from the appropriate agencies or districts verifying that such facilities or services are available and adequate to serve the proposed IZOD.

e.

Any other information or descriptions as may be deemed reasonably appropriate for review.

C.

A planning commission public hearing shall be held in accordance with procedures set forth in chapter 70, article 10 [article 10 of this chapter].

D.

Upon recommendations from the planning and community development department and the applicable zoning advisory group, and following a duly held public hearing as described in item C above, the planning commission shall make a recommendation which shall be advisory to county council.

E.

County council, after fulfilling all applicable requirements of this section and all applicable requirements of chapter 70, article 10 [article 10 of this chapter], may act to approve, approve with modification, defer action, or disapprove the preliminary application for an innovative zoning district.

F.

Following county council approval of a preliminary IZOD, the official zoning map shall be amended to reflect such approval. Approval of an IZOD shall constitute authority for the applicant to submit a final development plan to the planning commission for approval in accordance with the provisions of section 5:30.7.

5:30.6.

Subdivision plats. Approval of a preliminary IZOD shall constitute authority for the applicant to prepare subdivision plats (if applicable) in accordance with procedures set forth in the Anderson County subdivision regulations. No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the planning commission has approved a final subdivision plat.

5:30.7.

Final development plan. All final development plans in the innovative zoning district will require a site plan review and approval by the Anderson County Planning Commission. Site plan requirements and procedures for the innovative zoning district are outlined in section 38-173 [now section 24-139] of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances.

5:30.8.

Changes to innovative zoning districts. Changes to an approved preliminary or final innovative zoning district may be permitted in accordance with one of the following procedures as determined by the zoning administrator:

A.

Major changes. Changes to an innovative zoning district which would alter the basic concept and general characteristics of the IZOD may be approved by county council in accordance with the procedures established by section 5:30.5. After approval of a major change by county council, approval of a final development plan showing such changes must be submitted to the planning commission in accordance with section 5:30.7. Examples of major changes may include, but are not limited to the following:

Outer boundary changes.

Decrease in open space.

Increase or decrease in number of access points.

Changes to more intensive land uses, e.g., residential to commercial.

Any change which the zoning administrator determines would significantly alter the character of the IZOD or be expected to have an adverse impact upon neighboring property owners.

B.

Minor changes. Changes to an innovative zoning district which are of a design nature and which do not alter the original concept or use characteristics of the IZOD may be approved by the zoning administrator. No minor change may be approved by the zoning administrator which is in conflict with specific conceptual considerations previously approved by county council.

Examples of minor changes may include, but are not limited to the following:

Reductions in:

Density or total square footage.

Increases in:

Landscaping, open space, or setbacks.

Minor changes to:

Landscaping, lighting, location of land uses, parking, or signage.

Minor changes to site plan such as:

Reorientation of structures, realignment of approved access, or shift in approved density from one area of IZOD to another.

(Ord. No. 2017-002, exh. A(5:30), 3-7-2017)

The purpose of this district is to help preserve and enhance the character [of] established residential neighborhoods. The district promotes compatible new construction within the district's built environment in order to strengthen and build upon those desirable physical features already existing.

5:31.1

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 33,000 square feet.

5:31.2

Front yard. The minimum depth of the front yard measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 20 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street except when a right-of-way has not been established or is not known; then the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:31.3

Side yard. The minimum width of a residential side yard shall be ten feet, except that any side yard abutting on a street or highway shall not be less than 20 feet in width.

5:31.4

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be ten feet.

5:31.5

Bufferyard requirements. Where a nonresidential or subdivision abuts a residential property, an undisturbed bufferyard of 100 feet shall be required and maintained.

(Ord. No. 2020-031, exh. A(5:31), 12-15-2020)

Conservation subdivision with cluster design to have minimum lot sizes of 6,000 sq. ft. and side setbacks of minimum six feet or ten percent of lot width, whichever is greater. Subdivision is required to preserve at least 20 percent of open green space. Green spaces can include natural features such as wetlands and streams, recreational areas such as playgrounds and ball fields, greenways, and landscaped areas. Percentage of open space cannot include required bufferyard. Developers are recommended to walk the property to determine which aspects of the property to preserve.

(Ord. No. 2020-031, exh. A(5:31.2), 12-15-2020)

The purpose of the district is to accommodate most agriculture uses and small-scale development in areas with limited or unavailable public infrastructure.

5:32.1

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be five acres.

5:32.2

Front yard. The minimum depth of the front yard measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street except when a right-of-way has not been established or is not known; then the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:32.3

Side yard. The minimum width of a residential side yard shall be 50 feet, except that any side yard abutting on a street or highway shall not be less than 20 feet in width.

5:32.4

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 50 feet.

5:32.5

Bufferyard requirements. Where a nonresidential or subdivision abuts a residential property, an undisturbed bufferyard of 100 feet shall be required and maintained.

(Ord. No. 2020-031, exh. A(5:32), 12-15-2020)

The purpose of this district is to protect and preserve areas under cultivation and prime agricultural soils for continued agricultural and agriculturally oriented uses and to protect the business of agriculture.

5:33.1

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be five acres.

5:33.2

Front yard. The minimum depth of the front yard measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street except when a right-of-way has not been established or is not known; then the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:33.3

Side yard. The minimum width of a residential side yard shall be 50 feet, except that any side yard abutting on a street or highway shall not be less than 20 feet in width.

5:33.4

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 50 feet.

5:33.5

Bufferyard requirements. Where a nonresidential or subdivision abuts a residential property, an undisturbed bufferyard of 100 feet shall be required and maintained.

(Ord. No. 2020-031, exh. A(5:33), 12-15-2020)

The purpose of this district is to provide areas wanting to protect the rural nature of their community but allow for limited residential growth. The intent of this district is to allow for residential development in rural areas that wish to minimize the impact of dense residential development.

5:34.1

Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be three acres.

5:34.2

Front yard. The minimum depth of the front yard measured from the street right-of-way line shall be 30 feet on a residential service street, 40 feet on a collector street, and 50 feet on an arterial street except when a right-of-way has not been established or is not known; then the setback shall be measured from the centerline of the existing road and each required setback shall be increased by a minimum of 25 feet. In the event an existing right-of-way exceeds 25 feet from the center of the road, the setback shall be measured from the right-of-way.

5:34.3

Side yard. The minimum width of a residential side yard shall be 50 feet, except that any side yard abutting on a street or highway shall not be less than 20 feet in width.

5:34.4

Rear yard. The minimum depth of the rear yard shall be 50 feet.

5:34.5

Bufferyard requirements. Where a nonresidential or subdivision abuts a residential property, an undisturbed bufferyard of 100 feet shall be required and maintained.

(Ord. No. 2020-031, exh. A(5:30), 12-15-2020)