7-1.1.

PURPOSE.

To establish low-density single-family residential district and to protect property in the district from the depreciating effects of incompatible land uses.

7-1.2.

PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Single-family dwellings located on individual lots;

b.

Churches, including Sunday School or educational buildings and other places of worship;

d.

Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 8-5;

7-1.3.

PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Noncommercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, private garages, garden sheds, and tool houses.

b.

Private swimming pools, provided that those built after the adoption of this ordinance are surrounded by a minimum six (6) foot tall enclosed fenced area.

c.

Solar energy systems.

d.

Garage sales subject to the provisions of [Section] 8-8.

e.

Satellite dish antennae subject to the requirements of Section 8-10.

g.

Other structures and uses which:

i.

Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

ii.

Do not involve the conduct of trade on the premises other than permitted as a principal use.

iii.

Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

iv.

Are not likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would be expected in the neighborhood.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002; Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx)

7-1.4.

PERMITTED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

After public notice and hearing, the Board of Appeals may permit as special exception:

a.

Schools;

b.

Public and semi-public recreational facilities and uses not operated for profit, which may include parks, playgrounds, country clubs, community centers, neighborhood buildings;

c.

Nursing or convalescent homes;

d.

Public utilities, transformer stations, water tanks and towers, electrical transmission lines and towers, communication towers, telephone exchanges with no vehicles or equipment stored on the premises, subject to the height requirements of Section 6-9;

e.

Private, non-profit clubs and fraternal lodges;

f.

Hospitals and medical treatment facilities;

g.

Governmental buildings;

h.

Cluster housing developments subject to the terms of Section 8-6;

i.

Group housing projects containing single-family dwellings only, subject to the provisions of Section 8-1;

j.

Adult or child day care centers;

k.

Cemeteries;

l.

Agricultural and forestry uses;

m.

Reuse of Commercial Building (see section 8-12 under "special provisions").

(Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx)

7-1.5.

PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Manufacturing.

b.

Storage or parking of commercial or industrial vehicles in excess of seventy-two (72) hours.

c.

Storage of building materials except in connection with active construction activities on the premises.

d.

Storage or use of mobile homes.

e.

Outdoor storage of flammable liquids.

f.

Sexually oriented businesses.

7-1.6.

MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH.

Minimum lot area for all uses shall be 10,000 square feet, and the minimum lot width for all uses shall be 70 feet.

7-1.7.

MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

The depth of front and rear setbacks, and the width of side setbacks shall be as follows for single family detached dwellings and for other permitted or permissible structures, unless otherwise specified:

(1)

Front Yard: 30 feet.

(2)

Side Yard: 8 feet.

(3)

Rear Yard: 25 feet.

7-1.8.

MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS.

All permitted and permissible buildings and structures and their accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed a total of 25% lot coverage.

7-1.9.

HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

No portion of any building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, nor may accessory structures exceed the height of the principal structure.

7-1.10.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

Off-street parking and loading requirements are set forth in Article 6.

7-1.11.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in the R-1 District as in accordance with provisions of Article 9.

7-2.1.

PURPOSE.

To establish low-density single-family residential district and to protect property in the district from the depreciating effects of incompatible land uses.

7-2.2.

PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Single-family dwellings located on individual lots;

b.

Churches, including Sunday School or educational buildings and other places of worship;

d.

Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 8-5;

e.

Manufactured homes on individual lots.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002)

7-2.3.

PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Noncommercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, private garages, garden sheds, and tool houses.

b.

Private swimming pools, provided that those built after the adoption of this ordinance are surrounded by a minimum six (6) foot tall enclosed fenced area.

c.

Solar energy systems.

d.

Garage sales subject to the provisions of Article 8-8.

e.

Satellite dish antennae subject to the requirements of Section 8-10.

g.

Other structures and uses which:

i.

Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

ii.

Do not involve the conduct of trade on the premises other than permitted as a principal use.

iii.

Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

iv.

Are not likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would be expected in the neighborhood.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002; Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx)

7-2.4.

PERMITTED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

After public notice and hearing, the Board of Appeals may permit as special exceptions:

a.

Schools;

b.

Public and semi-public recreational facilities and uses not operated for profit, which may include parks, playgrounds, country clubs, community centers, neighborhood buildings;

c.

Nursing or convalescent homes;

d.

Public utilities, transformer stations, water tanks and towers, electrical transmission lines and towers, communication towers, telephone exchanges with no vehicles or equipment stored on the premises, subject to the height requirements of Section 6-9;

e.

Private, non-profit clubs and fraternal organizations;

f.

Hospitals and medical treatment facilities;

g.

Governmental buildings

h.

Cluster housing developments subject to the terms of Section 8-6;

i.

Group housing projects containing single-family dwellings only, subject to the provisions of Section 8-1;

j.

Adult or child day care centers;

k.

Cemeteries;

l.

Agricultural and forestry uses;

m.

Reuse of Commercial Building (see section 8-12 under "special provisions").

(Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx)

7-2.5.

PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Manufacturing.

b.

Storage or parking of commercial or industrial vehicles in excess of seventy-two (72) hours.

c.

Storage of building materials except in connection with active construction activities on the premises.

d.

Storage or use of mobile homes.

e.

Outdoor storage of flammable liquids.

f.

Sexually oriented businesses.

7-2.6.

MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH.

Minimum lot area for all uses shall be 10,000 square feet, and the minimum lot width for all uses shall be 80 feet.

7-2.7.

MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

The depth of front and rear setbacks, and the width of side setbacks shall be as follows for single family detached dwellings and for other permitted or permissible structures, unless otherwise specified:

(1)

Front Yard: 25 feet.

(2)

Side Yard: 5 feet.

(3)

Rear Yard: 20 feet.

7-2.8.

MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS.

All permitted and permissible buildings and structures and their accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed a total of 25% lot coverage.

7-2.9.

HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

No portion of any building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, nor may accessory structures exceed the height of the principal structure.

7-2.10.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

Off-street parking an loading requirements are set forth in Article 6.

7-2.11.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in the R-1A District as in accordance with provisions of Article 9.

7-3.1.

PURPOSE.

To establish a medium-density residential district and to protect property in the district from the depreciating effects of incompatible land uses.

7-3.2.

PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Single-family and two-family dwellings on single lots or in group housing projects subject to the provisions of Section 8-1;

b.

Churches, including Sunday School or educational buildings and other places of worship;

c.

Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 8-5;

d.

Cluster housing developments subject to the terms of Section 8-6.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002)

7-3.3.

PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Noncommercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, private garages, garden sheds, and tool houses.

b.

Private swimming pools, provided that those built after the adoption of this ordinance are surrounded by a minimum six (6) foot tall enclosed fenced area.

c.

Solar energy systems.

d.

Garage sales subject to the provisions of Article 8-8.

e.

Satellite dish antennae subject to the requirements of Section 8-10.

g.

Other structures and uses which:

i.

Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

ii.

Do not involve the conduct of trade on the premises other than permitted as a principal use.

iii.

Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

iv.

Are not likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would be expected in the neighborhood.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002; Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx)

7-3.4.

PERMITTED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

After public notice and hearing, the Board of Appeals may permit as special exceptions:

a.

Schools;

b.

Public and semi-public recreational facilities and uses not operated for profit, which may include parks, playgrounds, country clubs, community centers, neighborhood buildings;

c.

Nursing or convalescent homes;

d.

Public utilities, transformer stations, water tanks and towers, electrical transmission lines and towers, communication towers, telephone exchanges with no vehicles or equipment stored on the premises, subject to the height requirements of Sections 6-9;

e.

Private, non-profit clubs and lodges;

f.

Hospitals and medical treatment facilities;

g.

Governmental buildings;

h.

Adult or child day care centers;

i.

Bed and Breakfast operations;

j.

Cemeteries;

k.

Reuse of Commercial Building (see section 8-12 under "special provisions").

(Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx)

7-3.5.

PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Manufacturing.

b.

Storage or parking of commercial or industrial vehicles in excess of seventy-two (72) hours.

c.

Storage of building materials except in connection with active construction activities on the premises.

d.

Storage or use of mobile homes.

e.

Outdoor storage of flammable liquids.

f.

Sexually oriented businesses.

7-3.6.

MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH.

Minimum lot area for the first unit shall be 6,000 square feet, and 2,000 square feet for each additional unit. Minimum lot width for all uses shall be 50 feet.

7-3.7.

MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

The depth of front and rear setbacks, and the width of side setbacks shall be as follows for single family detached dwellings and for other permitted or permissible structures, unless otherwise specified:

(1)

Front Yard: 20 feet.

(2)

Side Yard: 5 feet.

(3)

Rear Yard: 20 feet.

7-3.8.

MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS.

All permitted and permissible buildings and structures and their accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed a total of 40% lot coverage.

7-3.9.

HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

No portion of any building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, nor may accessory structures exceed the height of the principal structure.

7-3.10.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

Off-street parking an loading requirements are set forth in Article 6.

7-3.11.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in the R-2 District as in accordance with provisions of Article 9.

7-4.1.

PURPOSE.

To permit the compatible existence of all residential types; to ensure a healthful environment for families living in single-family, two-family, and multi-family structures by providing for adequate light and air, preventing undue overcrowding of land by buildings and other structures; to protect property in the district from the depreciating effects of incompatible land uses; and for other purposes.

7-4.2.

PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings on single lots or in group housing projects subject to the provisions of Section 8-1;

b.

Churches, including Sunday school or educational buildings and other places of worship;

c.

Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 8-5;

d.

Rooming and boarding houses;

e.

High-rise buildings subject to the provisions of Section 8-3;

f.

Cluster housing developments subject to the terms of Section 8-6;

g.

Bed and Breakfast operations;

h.

Mobile Home Parks according to the provisions of section 8-2.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002)

7-4.3.

PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Noncommercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, private garages, garden sheds, and tool houses.

b.

Private swimming pools, provided that those built after the adoption of this ordinance are surrounded by a minimum six (6) foot tall enclosed fenced area.

c.

Solar energy systems.

d.

Garage sales subject to the provisions of [Section] 8-8.

e.

Satellite dish antennae subject to the requirements of Section 8-10.

g.

Other structures and uses which:

i.

Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

ii.

Do not involve the conduct of trade on the premises other than permitted as a principal use.

iii.

Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

iv.

Are not likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would be expected in the neighborhood.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002; Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx)

7-4.4.

PERMITTED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

After public notice and hearing, the Board of Appeals may permit as special exceptions:

a.

Schools;

b.

Public and semi-public recreational facilities and uses not operated for profit, which may include parks, playgrounds, country clubs, community centers, neighborhood buildings;

c.

Nursing or convalescent homes;

d.

Public utilities, transformer stations, water tanks and towers, electrical transmission lines and towers, communication towers, telephone exchanges with no vehicles or equipment stored on the premises, subject to the height requirements of Section 6-9;

e.

Private, non-profit clubs and lodges;

f.

Hospitals and medical treatment facilities;

g.

Governmental buildings;

h.

Adult or child day care centers;

i.

Cemeteries;

j.

Reuse of Commercial Building (see section 8-12 under "special provisions");

k.

Testing laboratories.

(Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx; Ord. of 1-11-2016)

7-4.5.

PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Manufacturing.

b.

Storage or parking of commercial or industrial vehicles in excess of seventy-two (72) hours.

c.

Storage of building materials except in connection with active construction activities on the premises.

d.

Storage or use of mobile homes.

e.

Outdoor storage of flammable liquids.

f.

Sexually oriented businesses.

7-4.6.

MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH.

Minimum lot area for the first unit shall be 6,000 square feet, and 2,000 square feet for each additional unit. Minimum lot width for all uses shall be 50 feet.

7-4.7.

MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

The depth of front and rear setbacks, and the width of side setbacks shall be as follows for single family detached dwellings and for other permitted or permissible structures, unless otherwise specified:

(1)

Front Yard: 20 feet.

(2)

Side Yard: 5 feet.

(3)

Rear Yard: 20 feet.

7-4.8.

MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS.

All permitted and permissible buildings and structures and their accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed a total of 40% lot coverage.

7-4.9.

HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

No portion of any building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, nor may accessory structures exceed the height of the principal structure.

7-4.10.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

Off-street parking an loading requirements are set forth in Article 6.

7-4.11.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in the R-3 District as in accordance with provisions of Article 9.

7-5.1.

PURPOSE.

a.

To provide a district for general commercial and related uses.

b.

Commercial districts should have access from major traffic arteries; however, it is not the intent of this ordinance to encourage the development of long, narrow strips of commercial development fronting on major arteries, often referred to as "strip commercial" areas. Strip commercial development leads to the eventual formation of commercial slums, damages the traffic carrying capacity of streets, increases congestion, is often incompatible with adjacent residential uses, frequently leads to depreciation of property values in adjacent residential areas, encourages undue scatteration of commercial facilities to the inconvenience of the public, and creates disproportionate costs in the provision of governmental services.

c.

Extensions of commercial zoning via amendments to this ordinance should be made principally for the provision of planned, unified commercial areas, and not in such a way that strip commercial areas are encouraged. Extension of commercial zoning should only be made after careful consideration of compatibility with adjacent uses, the need for additional commercial facilities, and whether or not other land is available which is already zoned for commercial use.

7-5.2.

PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Banks and other financial institutions;

b.

Service establishments — personal, business, professional and repair;

c.

Commercial recreational facilities and uses excepting video poker and other similar establishments;

d.

Clubs, lodges, museums and related cultural establishments;

e.

Restaurant establishments including drive-in facilities;

f.

Retail establishments;

g.

Wholesale establishments;

h.

Hotels and motels;

i.

Passenger Terminals

j.

Offices — business, professional, governmental;

k.

Public buildings and land uses;

l.

Printing establishments;

m.

T.V. and radio studios;

n.

Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics;

o.

Farm equipment sales and services;

p.

Automobile servicing and repair;

q.

Parking lots and garages;

r.

High-rise buildings subject to the provisions of Section 8-3;

s.

Public drinking places, subject to the following provisions:

i.

Lots used as public drinking places shall not be located closer than six hundred (600) feet from any lot which contains a school or place of worship;

ii.

The hours of operation shall be no later than 11:00 o'clock p.m. when such establishment is located within 600 feet of a residential zone;

iii.

One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each fifty (50) square feet of gross floor area for public use;

iv.

Adequate ingress and egress shall be provided;

t.

Cemeteries;

u.

Funeral homes.

(Ord. of 8-11-1997; Ord. of 9-9-2002; Ord. of 1-14-2008)

7-5.3.

PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

All use permitted in the C-2 Office and Institutional Commercial District, excluding the residential use, are permitted, in addition to the following:

a.

Solar energy systems.

b.

Garage sales subject to the provisions of Article 8-8.

c.

Satellite dish antennae subject to the requirements of Section 8-10.

d.

Home Occupations subject to the provisions of Article 8-5.

e.

Other structures and uses which:

i.

Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

ii.

Do not involve the conduct of trade on the premises other than permitted as a principal use.

iii.

Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

iv.

Are not likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would be expected in the neighborhood.

7-5.4.

PERMITTED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

a.

Dwelling unit(s), provided all following conditions are met:

(1)

Dwelling unit(s) must be on a level above the grade level floor.

(2)

Dwelling unit(s) must have access to a street as required by building and fire codes.

b.

Wholesaling or distribution establishments.

c.

Storage yards for permitted uses but not junk yards or recycling facilities.

d.

Light manufacturing uses such as a bakery, dairy products processing, soft-drink bottling, dry cleaning plant, and electronic production.

e.

Public utilities, transformer stations, water tanks and towers, electrical transmission lines and towers, communication towers, telephone exchanges with no vehicles or equipment stored on the premises, subject to the height requirements of Section 6-9.

(Ord. of 1-8-2007)

7-5.5.

PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Any use other than as provided under "Permitted Principal Uses and structures" or "Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures," or as permitted in connection with "Special Exceptions."

b.

Dwellings, except as provided under "Permitted Special Exceptions."

c.

Any outside storage or new or used building materials, or for any scrap or salvage operations, or for storage or display of any scrap, salvage or second-hand materials.

d.

Truck terminals and warehouses for storage of wares in connection with wholesale or distribution of operations; storage of distribution centers for bulk petroleum products.

e.

Outdoor storage of flammable liquids.

7-5.6.

MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH.

For all permitted or permissible uses and structures, no minimum lot area is required except as needed to meet other requirements herein.

7-5.7.

MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

The depth of front and rear setbacks, and the width of side setbacks shall be as follows for all permitted or permissible structures, unless otherwise specified:

(1)

Front Yard: 20 feet.

(2)

Side Yard: 3 feet.*

* Note—No yard setback is required if building is constructed to lot line, otherwise the setback must be at least three (3) feet.

(3)

Rear Yard: 15 feet.

7-5.8.

MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS.

For all permitted or permissible uses and structures, no maximum lot coverage is required.

7-5.9.

HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

No portion of any building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, nor may accessory structures exceed the height of the principal structure.

7-5.10.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

Off-street parking an loading requirements are set forth in Article 6.

7-5.11.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in the C-1 District as in accordance with provisions of Article 9.

7-5.12.

PROMENADE.

Definition of the Promenade includes:

1.

U.S Highway #1 from Main Street in the Leesville District to Pine Street in the Batesburg District.

2.

S.C Highway #23 from Main Street in the Leesville District to Pine Street in the Batesburg District.

a.

These requirements apply to any C-1 properties located along the Promenade area as well as any properties transitioning to C-1.

b.

Requirements:

1.

As the town and promenade grow, sidewalks should be consistent in size with a design of brick ribbons and handicapped ramps at curb cuts with skid plats to provide safe pedestrian travel. New businesses, renovation projects, and refurbishing projects would adhere to the requirements. The Zoning Administrator would have the authority to enforce, alter or wave certain parts of these requirements.

2.

Decorative streetlights consistent with current lights installed in the most recent streetscape project would be required. Electrical components and installation would be furnished by the property owner and/or SCE&G with the town supply the new streetlight and fixture a determining the location thereof.

3.

A promenade society would be established to work with the town to promote and maintain the corridor. The society would be comprised of business owners and residence owners along the promenade, as well as persons interested in beautification of our town and making the promenade a scenic corridor. Promoting the area would include such things as historical markers or other points of interest to the community. The society would also coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce Merchants Association and the town to secure grants as a continuous work-in-progress to enhance the corridor.

(Ord. of 5-10-2010)

7-6.1.

PURPOSE.

This district is intended for areas undergoing transitions from residential to commercial uses and is intended to accomplish the transition with a minimum of conflict among uses. Strip commercial areas should be avoided as discussed in Section 10-1.

7-6.2.

PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Single-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings on single lots or in group housing projects subject to the provisions of Section 14-8;

b.

Schools, colleges and universities;

c.

Nursery and kindergarten schools provided that all state requirements are met and subject to the provisions of Section 8-4;

d.

Adult day care centers and in-home adult day care centers;

e.

Public and semi-public recreational facilities and uses not operated for profit, which may include parks, playgrounds, country clubs, community centers, neighborhood buildings;

f.

Churches, including Sunday school or educational buildings and other places of worship;

g.

Cemeteries;

h.

Libraries, auditoriums, museums, and theaters;

i.

Home occupations subject to the provisions of Section 8-5;

j.

Nursing or convalescent homes and rehabilitation centers;

k.

Rooming and boarding houses or group homes;

l.

Hospitals and medical treatment facilities;

m.

Pharmacies, medical and dental laboratories, establishments for the fitting and sales of prosthetic devices;

n.

Governmental buildings and uses except those relating to purposes of penology and corrections;

o.

High-rise buildings subject to the provisions of Section 8-3;

p.

Cluster housing developments subject to the terms of Section 8-6;

q.

Professional, business and civic offices;

r.

Photography studios, art studios, art galleries, art sales, interior design studios, craft studios, craft sales, antique shops, establishments for the teaching of music, dancing or performing arts;

s.

Business and vocational schools

t.

Retail stores of under 2,500 square feet of interior floor space;

u.

Bed and Breakfast operations;

v.

Funeral homes.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002)

7-6.3.

PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Noncommercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, private garages, garden sheds, and tool houses.

b.

Private swimming pools, provided that those built after the adoption of this ordinance are surrounded by a minimum five (5) foot tall enclosed fenced area.

c.

Solar energy systems.

d.

Garage sales subject to the provisions of Article 8-8.

e.

Satellite dish antennae subject to the requirements of Section 8-10.

f.

Home Occupations subject to the provisions of Article 8-5.

g.

Other structures and uses which:

i.

Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

ii.

Do not involve the conduct of trade on the premises other than permitted as a principal use.

iii.

Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

iv.

Are not likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would be expected in the neighborhood.

(Ord. of 9-9-2002; Ord. of xx-xx-xxxx)

7-6.4.

PERMITTED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

a.

Public utilities, transformer stations, water tanks and towers, electrical transmission lines and towers, communication towers, telephone exchanges with no vehicles or equipment stored on the premises, subject to the height requirements of Section 6-9;

b.

Private, non-profit clubs and lodges;

c.

Motels and motels with eating establishments, provided the eating facilities are intended primarily for the convenience of the motel patrons and located within the principal structure.

7-6.5.

PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Wholesale sales and service;

b.

Drive-in eating and drinking establishments;

c.

Automobile service stations;

d.

Industrial uses;

e.

Commercial recreation uses;

f.

Storage yards, including junk yards and recycling facilities;

g.

Video or other inside games of chance.

7-6.6.

MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH.

Minimum lot area for the first unit shall be 6,000 square feet, and 2,000 square feet for each additional unit. Minimum lot width for all uses shall be 50 feet.

7-6.7.

MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

The depth of front and rear setbacks, and the width of side setbacks shall be as follows for single family detached dwellings and for other permitted or permissible structures, unless otherwise specified:

(1)

Front Yard: 20 feet.

(2)

Side Yard: 3 feet.

(3)

Rear Yard: 15 feet.

7-6.8.

MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS.

All permitted and permissible buildings and structures and their accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed a total of 50% lot coverage.

7-6.9.

HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

No portion of any building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, nor may accessory structures exceed the height of the principal structure.

7-6.10.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

Off-street parking an loading requirements are set forth in Article 6.

7-6.11.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in the C-2 District as in accordance with provisions of Article 9.

7-7.1.

PURPOSE.

This district is intended to provide areas for industrial and closely related uses, to encourage the proper design, placement, and grouping industrial uses, and to protect adjacent districts from potentially harmful effects. This district is not intended to accommodate general commercial uses or residential uses.

7-7.2.

PERMITTED USES.

a.

Manufacturing plants, processing plants, and industrial uses which would not produce excessive noise, excessive vibration, excessive smoke or particulate matter in the atmosphere or in water bodies, dangerous levels of radiation, hazards of fire or excessive humidity, heat, or glare, or electromagnetic interference, or other similar conditions which would be incompatible with adjacent development outside of the Industrial District in which the use is located. Where reasonable doubt exists as to whether or not a particular use may exceed the limitations described above, the Zoning Administrator may refer the question to the Zoning Board of Appeal for determination;

b.

Warehousing, wholesaling, bulk storage, supply and distribution;

c.

Public utilities, including all facilities, structures, or uses associated therewith, and subject to the height requirements of Section 6-9;

d.

Truck terminals;

e.

Business offices associated with, and secondary to, individual industrial uses within the district;

f.

Junk yards, salvage yards, scrap yards, and second-hand materials operations including processing, display and sale thereof;

g.

Laundry and dry cleaning processing plants;

h.

Automotive repair garages;

i.

Trade schools and technical schools engaging in activities of an industrial nature;

j.

Lumber and building supply yards, yards for storage of contractors' equipment and supplies, outdoor storage of materials, supplies or equipment;

k.

Scientific, technical, and medical laboratories and research facilities;

l.

Offices, storage yards, and other facilities of the building trades such as building, mechanical or electrical contractors;

m.

Radio and television stations;

n.

Veterinary establishments;

o.

Buildings used by Federal, State, County or City governments;

p.

Private airports;

q.

Agricultural uses such as general farming, dairy farming, truck farming, pasture, grazing, outdoor plant nurseries, horticulture, forestry, wild crop harvesting, vineyards and orchards;

r.

High-rise buildings for non-residential uses subject to the provisions of Section 8-3;

s.

Retail and service establishments;

t.

Sexually Oriented businesses;

u.

Tattoo parlor, subject to South Caroline Legislature, Section 44-34-10 through 44-34-110.

(Ord. of 8-14-2006)

7-7.3.

PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Solar energy systems.

b.

Satellite dish antennae subject to the requirements of Section 8-10.

c.

Other structures and uses which:

i.

Are customarily accessory and clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and structures.

ii.

Do not involve the conduct of trade on the premises other than permitted as a principal use.

iii.

Are located on the same lot as the permitted principal use or structure, or on a contiguous lot in the same ownership.

iv.

Are not likely to attract visitors in larger numbers than would be expected in the neighborhood.

7-7.4.

PERMITTED SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

a.

Vocational schools.

b.

Automobile junk yards, scrap yards, salvage yards or yards used in whole or in part for scrap or salvage operations or for processing, storage, recycling display, or sales of junk, scrap, or salvaged materials, provided that:

i.

No storage of display of scrap or junk material shall be permitted within 35 feet of any public road right-of-way.

ii.

Opaque screening (vegetative, fence, wall or combination) shall be provided around the perimeter of the active use.

7-7.5.

PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES.

a.

Dwelling units.

b.

Schools, colleges or universities.

c.

Hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, convalescent homes or rehabilitation centers.

d.

Hotels and motels.

e.

Funeral Homes.

f.

Churches.

7-7.6.

MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH.

For all permitted or permissible uses and structures, no minimum lot area is required except as needed to meet other requirements herein.

7-7.7.

MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

The depth of front and rear setbacks, and the width of side setbacks shall be as follows for other permitted or permissible structures, unless otherwise specified:

(1)

Front Yard: 50 feet.

(2)

Side Yard: 10 feet.

(3)

Rear Yard: 15 feet.

7-7.8.

MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE BY ALL BUILDINGS.

For all permitted or permissible uses and structures, no maximum lot coverage is required.

7-7.9.

HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

No portion of any building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height, nor may accessory structures exceed the height of the principal structure.

7-7.10.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS.

Off-street parking an loading requirements are set forth in Article 6.

7-7.11.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in the I-1 District as in accordance with provisions of Article 9.

7-8.1.

INTENT.

The intent of the planned development district is to better bridge the inherent difference between residential and nonresidential uses; and to better accommodate change within those areas of the Town of Batesburg-Leesville where due to economics or other factors responsible for change, potentially incompatible development could compromise property values or adversely impact existing land use, transportation facilities, or infrastructure.

Through the planned development district advocated by this district, it is possible to ameliorate differences between potentially incompatible uses by exacting concessions and conditions as necessary to achieve "land use compatibility."

7-8.2.

MINIMUM SITE REQUIREMENTS.

Minimum area requirements for a planned development district shall be two (2) acres.

7-8.3.

PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES.

Any use proposed by the developer and considered by the planning commission as being compatible to other nearby uses within and beyond the district may be permitted in such district, upon approval by the Planning Commission and Town Council.

7-8.4.

RESIDENTIAL DENSITY PERMITTED.

Residential density shall not exceed an average of seventeen (17) dwelling units per acre. The acreage devoted to residential use shall be used to determine density.

7-8.5.

MINIMUM LOT AREA.

The minimum lot area for any portion of the planned development district shall conform to the requirements of the applicable zoning district standards for the density approved in the general development plan.

7-8.6.

MINIMUM LOT WIDTH, MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

The minimum lot width, minimum setback requirements, maximum lot coverage and maximum height of structures for all or any one portion of the planned development district shall conform to the requirements of the applicable zoning district standards for the density approved in the general development plan.

7-8.7.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.

Off street parking and loading requirements as set forth in Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance shall be met for each specified use.

7-8.8.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in planned development districts only in accordance with provisions of Article 9, "Regulation of Signs" of this Ordinance.

7-8.9.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS.

A minimum screen which meets the requirements of the Section of this Ordinance must be provided. The planning commission may require additional screening between uses and densities of development as a condition of plat approval.

7-8.10.

SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.

A site plan shall be submitted with a request for rezoning and shall contain the following information:

a.

The proposed title of the project and the name of the engineer, architect, designer, or landscape architect, and the developer.

b.

The northpoint, scale and date. The scale of the site plan shall be not more than fifty (50) feet to one inch for projects less than one hundred (100) acres or one hundred (100) feet to one inch for those over one hundred (100) acres.

c.

Existing zoning and zoning district boundaries and proposed changes in zoning, if any.

d.

The boundaries of the property involved, the location of all existing easements, property lines, existing streets, buildings and other existing physical features on and immediately adjacent to the project.

e.

The location and dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, driveways, curb cuts, entrances and exist, parking and load areas (including number of parking spaces).

f.

The location of proposed lots, setback lines, easements and land use.

g.

The proposed location and approximate heights of all multifamily and nonresidential buildings and dimensions of structures drawn to scale.

h.

The proposed location and description of all fences, walls, screens, buffers, plantings, and landscaping.

i.

The proposed location and number of dwelling units (by bedroom type) for multifamily project.

j.

The proposed location, character, size and height of all signs.

k.

A location map showing the position of the proposed development in relation to the community.

l.

A tabulation of total number of acres in the project to be devoted to public and/or private reservations.

m.

The planning commission may establish additional requirements for site plan approval, and in cases, may waive a particular requirement if, in its opinion, the inclusion of that requirement is not essential to a proper assessment of the project.

7-8.11.

ACTIONS BY PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL.

Actions by the Planning Commission and Town Council shall be as provided for amendments generally. Said bodies may approve the application, may include specific modifications of the proposal or other applicable regulations, or may deny the application.

If the amendment is granted, Town Council shall, in it amending action, approve the application as it may have been changed during earlier procedures, or indicate required modifications; and be binding on the applicant. If modifications are required, council shall officially state its reasons for the record.

If the amendment is granted, the developer shall be required to proceed in accord with the approved planned development district, as supplemental or modified by council in the particular case, and shall conform to any time or priority limitations established by council for initiating and/or completing the development in whole, or in specified stages.

In taking action to amend the zoning map to establish the approved planned development district, council shall pass upon the adequacy of the application, in form and substance relative to any agreements, contract, sureties, or other instruments involved; and before development may proceed, such instruments shall be approved by appropriate officers and agencies.

7.8.12.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ON APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

Once a planned development district is established on the official zoning map, no zoning or building permit shall be issued therein, unless in compliance with the site plan and other documents approved by council. Except as provided below, all plans and reports approved by council shall be binding on the applicant and any successors in title so long as the planned development district zoning is applicable.

7-8.13.

CHANGES IN APPROVED PLANS.

Changes in approved final plans and reports may be approved by the planning commission only upon findings that such changes will not increase the density of the project, amount of traffic generated, reduce screening or off-street parking requirements, or substantially alter the composition of the project. Any such change to the contrary shall be approved subject to further study by the planning commission and amendatory action by Town Council.