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Belmont City Zoning Code

AMENDMENT HISTORY

TABLE

This table lists ordinances amending the Belmont, NC Land Development Code from 2019-current.

Ordinance No.DescriptionAdopted DateApplicable Sections
TA2018.05Amend Chapters 2, 5, and 6 to regulate electronic gaming operations2019/01/0701/07/2019CHAPTER 2 - Electronic gaming operation, CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.8 ELECTRONIC GAMING OPERATIONS (H-C)
TA2018.07Amend Ch. 12 to codify street lighting standards within subdivisions2019/01/0701/07/2019CHAPTER 12 - 12.3 GENERAL EXEMPTIONS, CHAPTER 12 - 12.5 DESIGN & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 12 - 12.6 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES, CHAPTER 12 - 12.7 STREET LIGHTING, CHAPTER 12 - 12.8 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES, CHAPTER 12 - 12.9 COMPLIANCE
TA2019.01Amend Chapters 2, 5, 18, and 19 to remove regulations related to a local historic preservation commission and historic preservation zoning overlay2019/05/0605/06/2019CHAPTER 2 - Certificate of Appropriateness, CHAPTER 5 - 5.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 5 - 5.13 RESERVED, CHAPTER 18 - 18.2 ZONING PERMIT, CHAPTER 19, CHAPTER 19 - 19.1 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED, CHAPTER 19 - 19.4.1 Authority and Responsibility, CHAPTER 19 - 19.4.2 Membership, CHAPTER 19 - 19.5 MEETINGS, HEARINGS AND PROCEDURES OF ALL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, CHAPTER 19 - 19.6 STAFF, CHAPTER 19 - 19.7 ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
TA2020.02Amend Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15, and 16 to modify the name of a conditional use permit (CUP) to special use permit (SUP)2020/05/0405/04/2020CHAPTER 2 - Construction Commences, CHAPTER 2 - Developer, CHAPTER 2 - Dwelling, CHAPTER 2 - Existing Development, CHAPTER 2 - Farm, bonafide, CHAPTER 2 - Planning Board, CHAPTER 2 - Special Use, CHAPTER 2 - Special Use Permit (SUP), CHAPTER 3 - 3.5.3 TEMPORARY INSTITUTIONAL CLASSROOMS, HOUSING, AND OFFICES, CHAPTER 3 - 3.6 USES NOT EXPRESSLY PERMITTED OR SPECIAL USES, CHAPTER 3 - 3.9.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:, CHAPTER 4 - 4.6 APARTMENT BUILDING, CHAPTER 5 - 5.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 5 - 5.4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (GR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.5 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER RESIDENTIAL (NC-R), CHAPTER 5 - 5.7 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD), CHAPTER 5 - 5.9 INFILL DEVELOPMENT (INF-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.2 RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.3 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (SR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.18 CONDITIONAL DISTRICTS (CD), CHAPTER 5 - 5.10 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (TN-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.19 SOUTH POINT PENINSULA OVERLAY DISTRICT (SPP-O), CHAPTER 5 - 5.20 SOUTH FORK OVERLAY DISTRICT (SF-O), CHAPTER 5 - 5.11 BUSINESS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (BC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.1 PURPOSE, CHAPTER 5 - 5.12 INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (IC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.1 ADULT ESTABLISHMENTS (Permitted in HC Only)* Special Use, CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.2 AUTOMOTIVE/BOAT/HEAVY EQUIPMENT/MANUFACTURED HOME SALES AND/OR SERVICE (HC)* Special Use, CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.3 PRIVATE NIGHTCLUBS (NC-C, D-D, H-C)* Special Use, CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.4 BED AND BREAKFAST INNS (RR, SR, GR, NC-R, NC-C, H-C, INF-D, BC-D, IC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.7 DRIVE-THROUGH COMMERCIAL (NC-C, H-C, BC-D, TN-D/CD), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.10 EVENTS FACILITY (G-R*, NC-R*, NC-C, H-C, D-D, BC-D, IC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.23 TEMPORARY AMUSEMENTS (GR, HC, BC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.25 TEMPORARY FAMILY HEALTH CARE STRUCTURE (RR, SR, GR, NC-R, NC-C, INF-D, TN-D, BC-D, IC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.18 NEIGHBORHOOD MANUFACTURING (NC-C, D-D), CHAPTER 9 - 9.2 GENERAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 15 - 15.9 PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS (SUP), CHAPTER 15 - 15.10 VESTED RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 15 - 15.11 IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEES, CHAPTER 16 - 16.4 CONFORMANCE WITH ADOPTED PLANS, CHAPTER 16 - 16.9 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
TA2019.02Amend Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to modernize accessory structure regulations and add specific provisions to allow construction of accessory dwelling units2020/09/0809/08/2020CHAPTER 2 - Accessory Building and Use, CHAPTER 2 - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), CHAPTER 4 - 4.2 DETACHED HOUSE, CHAPTER 5 - 5.4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (GR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.5 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER RESIDENTIAL (NC-R), CHAPTER 5 - 5.7 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD), CHAPTER 5 - 5.9 INFILL DEVELOPMENT (INF-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.2 RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.3 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (SR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.10 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (TN-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.11 BUSINESS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (BC-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.12 INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (IC-D)
TA2020.03Amend Ch. 11 to modify the tree preservation and landscaping regulations2020/10/0510/05/2020CHAPTER 11, CHAPTER 11 - 11.1.1 Short Title, CHAPTER 11 - Certified Arborist, CHAPTER 11 - Critical root zone (CRZ), CHAPTER 11 - Developer, CHAPTER 11 - Development Plans, CHAPTER 11 - Invasive Species, CHAPTER 11 - Landscape Plan, CHAPTER 11 - Landscaping Yard, CHAPTER 11 - Modifications, CHAPTER 11 - Native Species, CHAPTER 11 - Payment-in-Lieu, CHAPTER 11 - Qualified Professional, CHAPTER 11 - Residential Infill Development, CHAPTER 11 - Topping, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Canopy, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Conifer, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Deciduous, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Evergreen, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Existing, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Heritage, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Large-maturing, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Medium-maturing, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Protected, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Public, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Qualifying, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Significant, CHAPTER 11 - Tree, Small-maturing, CHAPTER 11 - Tree Inventory, CHAPTER 11 - Tree Planting Plan, CHAPTER 11 - Tree Protection Barricade, CHAPTER 11 - Tree Protection Plan, CHAPTER 11 - Tree Protection Zone, CHAPTER 11 - Urban Forest, CHAPTER 11 - 11.1.3 Applicability, CHAPTER 11 - 11.1.4 Purpose & Intent, CHAPTER 11 - 11.1.5 Exemptions & Relief, CHAPTER 11 - 11.2.1 City Jurisdiction & Authority, CHAPTER 11 - 11.2.2 Modifications, CHAPTER 11 - 11.2.3 Inspections and Investigations, CHAPTER 11 - 11.2.4 Emergencies, CHAPTER 11 - 11.2.5 Penalties, CHAPTER 11 - 11.2.6 Injunctive Relief, CHAPTER 11 - 11.2.7 Appeals & Variances, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3 TREE PROTECTION, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.1 General Development Requirements, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.2 Tree Save Area General Requirements, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.3 Tree Save Area Calculation, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.4 On-Site Tree Save Area Calculation Methods, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.5 Off-Site Tree Save Area Calculation Methods, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.6 Heritage Trees, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.7 Tree Inventory, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.8 Tree Protection Plan, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.9 Tree Protection During Construction, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.10 Tree Planting Plan, CHAPTER 11 - 11.3.11 Restriction of certain forestry activities prohibited., CHAPTER 11 - 11.4.1 General Landscaping Requirements, CHAPTER 11 - 11.4.2 Landscape Plan Requirements, CHAPTER 11 - 11.4.3 Required Types of Landscaping, CHAPTER 11 - 11.4.4 Planting Standards, CHAPTER 11 - 11.4.5 Tree Maintenance Standards
TA2020.06Amend Sections 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.6, 15.12, and 20.2 for public notification and engagement2020/11/0111/01/2020CHAPTER 15 - 15.2 APPLICABILITY, CHAPTER 15 - 15.3 MINOR SUBDIVISION REVIEW PROCESS, CHAPTER 15 - 15.5 CONDITIONAL DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 15 - 15.4 SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESS, CHAPTER 20 - 20.2 CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE & ZONING MAP
TA2020.05Amend Sec. 4.2 for side-yard setbacks2020/12/0712/07/2020CHAPTER 4 - 4.2 DETACHED HOUSE
TA2020.07Amending sections of Chapter 5 relating to multi-family development2021/01/0401/04/2021CHAPTER 5 - 5.5 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER RESIDENTIAL (NC-R), CHAPTER 5 - 5.7 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD), CHAPTER 5 - 5.9 INFILL DEVELOPMENT (INF-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.10 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (TN-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.11 BUSINESS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (BC-D)
TA2019.04Amending Chapters 2, 5, and 6 to establish regulations for blood plasma facilities2021/05/0305/03/2021CHAPTER 2 - Blood Plasma Facility, CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.26 BLOOD PLASMA FACILITY (H-C) Special Use
TA2021.01Adding subsection C to Sec. 11.1.5 for relief in tree inventory requirements2021/05/0305/03/2021CHAPTER 11 - 11.1.5 Exemptions & Relief
TA2021.04Amending Chapters 2, 15, 18, 19, and 202021/07/0507/05/2021CHAPTER 2 - Bedroom, CHAPTER 2 - Building, CHAPTER 2 - Sleeping Room, CHAPTER 2 - Sleeping Unit, CHAPTER 15 - 15.5 CONDITIONAL DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 18 - 18.4 APPEALS AND VARIANCES, CHAPTER 19 - 19.2.1 Authority and Responsibility, CHAPTER 19 - 19.2.2 Membership and Terms of Office, CHAPTER 20 - 20.2 CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE & ZONING MAP, CHAPTER 20 - 20.3 REHEARING
TA2021.03Amending Sec. 16.14 to incorporate mulitmodal transportation analysis, adjust study thresholds and study areas, and expand language related to off-site mitigation operations2021/10/1110/11/2021CHAPTER 16 - 16.14 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA)
TA2019.06Amends Chapters 2 and 6 relating to Small Wireless Facilities2022/01/0301/03/2022CHAPTER 2 - Essential Services, CHAPTER 2 - Micro wireless facility, CHAPTER 2 - Small Wireless Facility
TA2022.02Amends Chapters 2, 5, and 6 to establish regulations for short-term rentals2022/12/0512/05/2022CHAPTER 2 - Short-Term Rental, CHAPTER 5 - 5.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.27 SHORT-TERM RENTALS (All Districts)
TA2022.05Amend Chapter 5 to prohibit apartment buildings in areas of the city2023/01/0901/09/2023CHAPTER 5 - 5.5 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER RESIDENTIAL (NC-R), CHAPTER 5 - 5.7 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD), CHAPTER 5 - 5.9 INFILL DEVELOPMENT (INF-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.10 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (TN-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.11 BUSINESS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (BC-D)
TA2022.03Amend various portions of the LDC relating to the Major Development Plan process2023/04/0204/02/2023CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.15 MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS (All Districts), CHAPTER 8 - 8.2 STREET ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, CHAPTER 11 - Development Plans, CHAPTER 15 - 15.2 APPLICABILITY, CHAPTER 15 - 15.5 CONDITIONAL DISTRICTS, CHAPTER 15 - 15.6 EFFECT OF APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, CHAPTER 15 - 15.10 VESTED RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 19 - 19.2.1 Authority and Responsibility
TA2022.06Amend Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 and 12 relating to increased lot sizes and density on the peninsula2023/06/1206/12/2023CHAPTER 2 - Conventional Development, CHAPTER 3 - 3.4 BLOCKS, CHAPTER 3 - 3.13 WATER AND SEWER PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 4 - 4.2 DETACHED HOUSE, CHAPTER 5 - 5.3 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (SR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.19 SOUTH POINT PENINSULA OVERLAY DISTRICT (SPP-O), CHAPTER 8 - 8.1 GENERAL STREET DESIGN PRINCIPLES, CHAPTER 8 - 8.2 STREET ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, CHAPTER 11 - 11.4.3 Required Types of Landscaping, CHAPTER 12 - 12.7 STREET LIGHTING
TA2022.01Amending sections of Chapters 2, 3, 5, and 6 relating to mobile food vendors2023/07/1007/10/2023CHAPTER 2 - Mobile Food Vendor, CHAPTER 3 - 3.7.3 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, CHAPTER 5 - 5.4 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (GR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.5 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER RESIDENTIAL (NC-R), CHAPTER 5 - 5.7 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD), CHAPTER 5 - 5.9 INFILL DEVELOPMENT (INF-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.2 RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.3 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (SR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.10 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (TN-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.11 BUSINESS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (BC-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.12 INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (IC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.28 MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (ALL ZONING DISTRICTS)
TA2023.02Amending Sec. 3.10.2 and adding a definition for "Pool"2023/07/1007/10/2023CHAPTER 2 - Pool, CHAPTER 3 - 3.10.2 POOLS (FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES)
TA2023.03Amend Chapters 5 and 6 relating to Senior and Supportive Housing2023/10/0210/02/2023CHAPTER 5 - 5.5 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER RESIDENTIAL (NC-R), CHAPTER 5 - 5.7 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD), CHAPTER 5 - 5.9 INFILL DEVELOPMENT (INF-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.10 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (TN-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.11 BUSINESS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (BC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.29 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING (H-C, IC-D, NC-C, D-D, BC-D, INF-R, TN-D, NC-R)
TA2023.02AAmend Sec. 3.9.2 relating to pools and equipment in side yards2024/01/0201/02/2024CHAPTER 3 - 3.9.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:
TA2023.04Amend Chapters 8 and 11 relating to Minor Subdivision Requirements2024/02/0502/05/2024CHAPTER 8 - 8.2 STREET ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS, CHAPTER 11 - 11.1.5 Exemptions & Relief, CHAPTER 11 - 11.4.3 Required Types of Landscaping
TA2024.02Amend Sections 10.6.4 and 10.7.4-5 to allow flexibility with regulations pertaining to electronic variable message board signage2024/11/0411/04/2024CHAPTER 10 - 10.6 SIGN ILLUMINATION, CHAPTER 10 - 10.7 MESSAGE BOARDS AND READER BOARDS
TA2024.01Amend Sections 4.2.1.B and 4.2.1.C to clarify front and side yard setbacks for both infill and new developments2024/12/0212/02/2024CHAPTER 4 - 4.2 DETACHED HOUSE
TA2024.05Amend Sections 5.6.3, 5.7.3, and 6.2.10 relating to Events Facilities2025/01/0601/06/2025CHAPTER 5 - 5.7 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (DD), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.10 EVENTS FACILITY (G-R*, NC-R*, NC-C, H-C, D-D, BC-D, IC-D)
TA2024.03Updates code for solar panels2025/03/0303/03/2025CHAPTER 2 - Essential Services, CHAPTER 2 - Solar Energy Systems, CHAPTER 3 - 3.9.2 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:, CHAPTER 3 - 3.10.4 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS, CHAPTER 5 - 5.2 RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.3 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (SR), CHAPTER 5 - 5.11 BUSINESS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (BC-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.12 INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (IC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.9 ESSENTIAL SERVICES
TA2025.01site reservations (parks and more)2025/06/0206/02/2025CHAPTER 15 - 15.4 SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESS, CHAPTER 16 - 16.4 CONFORMANCE WITH ADOPTED PLANS, CHAPTER 16 - 16.7 SKETCH PLAN REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 16 - 16.8 SCHEMATIC DESIGN PLAN REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 16 - 16.9 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
TA2025.02added definition2025/08/0408/04/2025CHAPTER 2 - ABC Store, CHAPTER 2 - Beer and Wine Store, CHAPTER 5 - 5.6 NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER COMMERCIAL (NC-C), CHAPTER 5 - 5.8 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC), CHAPTER 5 - 5.10 TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (TN-D), CHAPTER 5 - 5.16 RURAL COMMERCIAL (RC)
TA2025.04Expand Neighborhood Manufacturing to BC-D Zone2025/10/0610/06/2025CHAPTER 5 - 5.11 BUSINESS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (BC-D), CHAPTER 6 - 6.2.18 NEIGHBORHOOD MANUFACTURING (NC-C, D-D)

Effective on: 1/1/1901