Awendaw City Zoning Code
DESCRIPTION OF
ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 153.025 C - CONSERVATION.
A district designed primarily to protect and encourage the appropriate use of marshlands, forested areas, scenic areas and agricultural areas that are not likely to be developed for urban purposes in the reasonable near future.
Maximum % lot coverage | 15% |
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Minimum front setback | 50 feet |
Minimum interior setback | 30 feet |
Minimum lot area per principal structure | 30,000 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum setback from freshwater wetlands | 50 feet |
Minimum setback from OCRM critical line | 50 feet |
(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000; Ord. 04-15, passed 12-2-2004)
§ 153.026 AG - AGRICULTURAL GENERAL.
This district provides low density residential and agricultural uses as recommended in the Comprehensive Plan.
Maximum % lot coverage | 30% |
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Minimum front setback | 35 feet |
Minimum interior setback | 15 feet |
Minimum lot area per principal structure | 30,000 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum setback from freshwater wetlands | 35 feet |
Minimum setback from OCRM critical line | 35 feet |
(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000; Ord. 05-01, passed 1-6-2005)
§ 153.027 R - RESIDENTIAL.
A single-family district served by public water and designed to allow one family detached dwellings with a minimum lot size of 21,500 square feet. The minimum lot size if water or sewer is unavailable shall be 30,000 square feet.
Maximum % lot coverage | 30% |
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Minimum front setback | 35 feet |
Minimum interior setback | 15 feet |
Minimum lot area per principal structure | 21,500 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum setback from freshwater wetlands | 35 feet |
Minimum setback from OCRM critical line | 35 feet |
(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000; Ord. 04-14, passed 12-2-2004; Ord. 2025-07, passed 5-20-2025)
§ 153.028 OR - OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL.
Office and services uses, to remain in a residential style structure in keeping with the surrounding community.
Maximum % lot coverage | 50% |
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Minimum front setback | 50 feet |
Minimum interior setback | 20 feet |
Minimum lot area per principal structure | 30,000 square feet |
12,500 square feet with water or sewer | |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum setback from freshwater wetlands | 35 feet |
Minimum setback from OCRM critical line | 35 feet |
(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)
§ 153.029 GC - GENERAL COMMERCIAL.
This district implements the commercial land use element of the Comprehensive Plan which calls for conveniences and services that compliment the rural community.
Maximum % lot coverage | 75% |
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Minimum front setback | 50 feet |
Minimum interior setback | 20 feet |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum lot area per principal structure | 30,000 square feet |
12,500 square feet with water or sewer | |
Minimum setback from freshwater wetlands | 35 feet |
Minimum setback from OCRM critical line | 35 feet |
(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)
§ 153.030 TC - TOWN CENTER.
This district provides commercial and office activities appropriate for the town center. All proposed development must be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission for architectural compatibility and all site plan features.
Maximum % lot coverage | 75% |
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Minimum front setback | 25 feet |
Minimum interior setback | 20 feet |
Minimum lot area | 30,000 square feet |
12,500 square feet with water or sewer | |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum setback from freshwater wetlands | 35 feet |
Minimum setback from OCRM critical line | 35 feet |
(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)
§ 153.031 PD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT.
§ 153.032 AW - AWENDAW OVERLAY DISTRICT.
Consists of the first 300 feet from OCRM critical line and is designed to protect the environment and waterfront.
Lot depth-width ratio | 1 to 5 |
Maximum % lot coverage | 30% |
Maximum height | 35 feet |
Minimum front setback | 50 feet |
Minimum interior setback | 15 feet |
Minimum lot area per principal structure | 1 acre |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Minimum setback from freshwater wetlands | 35 feet |
Minimum setback from OCRM critical line | 35 feet |
(Ord. 20-8, passed 12-7-2000)