Cape Carteret City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Sections
- Sec. 14.1.1.- Title.
- Sec. 14.1.2. - Authority.
- Sec. 14.1.3. - Reference to NC General Statutes.
- Sec. 14.1.4. - General purpose and intent.
- Sec. 14.1.5. - Applicability and jurisdiction.
- Sec. 14.1.6. - Extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- Sec. 14.1.7. - No development until compliance with this ordinance.
- Sec. 14.1.8. - Severability.
- Sec. 14.1.9. - Effective date.
CHAPTER 2
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 14.2.1.- Private property rights.
- Sec. 14.2.2. - Conflicts with other regulations.
- Sec. 14.2.3. - Conflicts with prior ordinances.
- Sec. 14.2.4. - Interpretation and conflict.
- Sec. 14.2.5. - Computation of time.
- Sec. 14.2.6. - Relationship to existing zoning and subdivision ordinances.
- Sec. 14.2.7. - Relationship to Comprehensive Plan.
- Sec. 14.2.8. - Relationship to Carteret County.
CHAPTER 8
COMMON REVIEW PROCEDURES
Sections
- Sec. 14.8.1.- General.
- Sec. 14.8.2. - Complete/Incomplete applications.
- Sec. 14.8.3. - Public hearings and public notice.
- Sec. 14.8.4. - Ordinance required.
- Sec. 14.8.5. - Conditions of approval.
- Sec. 14.8.6. - Development approvals run with the land.
- Sec. 14.8.7. - Zoning and building permits required.
- Sec. 14.8.8. - Application for zoning permit.
- Sec. 14.8.9. - RVs and campers as temporary dwellings following natural disasters.
- Sec. 14.8.10. - Application for building permit.
- Sec. 14.8.11. - Administrative variance for setbacks.
- Sec. 14.8.12. - Lots of record.
- Sec. 14.8.13. - Runoff prevention policy.
- Sec. 14.8.14. - Certificate of occupancy required.
- Sec. 14.8.15. - Fees.
- Sec. 14.8.16. - CAMA minor permit program.
- Sec. 14.8.17. - Reserved.
- Sec. 14.8.18. - Variances.
- Sec. 14.8.19. - Special use permits.
- Sec. 14.8.20. - Conditional zoning.
- Sec. 14.8.21. - Administrative site plan review for permitted uses.
- Sec. 14.8.22. - Determining status of unlisted uses.
- Sec. 14.8.23. - Approved zoning permit—Foundation survey required.
CHAPTER 9
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 14.9.1.- Amendments.
- Sec. 14.9.2. - Consistency with adopted plans.
- Sec. 14.9.3. - Additional reasonableness statement for rezoning.
- Sec. 14.9.4. - Notice of public hearing on zoning map amendments.
- Sec. 14.9.5. - Citizen comments.
- Sec. 14.9.6. - Protest against amendment.
- Sec. 14.9.7. - Down-zoning.
- Sec. 14.9.8. - Remedies.
- Sec. 14.9.9. - Vested rights.
CHAPTER 10
BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Sections
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 14.10.1. - Land disturbing activity; deposit required before commencement of work.
- Sec. 14.10.2. - Building inspection.
- Sec. 14.10.3. - Tennis courts.
- Sec. 14.10.4. - Swimming pools and spas.
- Sec. 14.10.5. - Application of regulations and codes.
- Sec. 14.10.6. - Adoption of State Building Code by reference.
- Sec. 14.10.7. - Manufactured homes.
CHAPTER 11
ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 14.11.1.- Authority and enactment.
- Sec. 14.11.2. - Short title.
- Sec. 14.11.3. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 14.11.4. - Establishment of base zoning districts.
- Sec. 14.11.5. - Table of permitted and special uses.
- Sec. 14.11.6. - Parking category definitions.
- Sec. 14.11.7. - Overlay districts.
- Sec. 14.11.8. - Residential Base Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 14.11.9. - Nonresidential Use Base Districts.
- Sec. 14.11.10. - Mixed Use Zoning Districts.
CHAPTER 12
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- USE
- Sec. 14.12.1. - Height or density.
- Sec. 14.12.2. - Lot size.
- Sec. 14.12.3. - Yard use limitations.
- Sec. 14.12.4. - One principal building on any lot.
- Sec. 14.12.5. - Elevated structures.
- Sec. 14.12.6. - Water connection.
- Sec. 14.12.7. - Specifications for accessory structures.
- Sec. 14.12.8. - Fences and walls.
- Sec. 14.12.9. - Required screening and buffer zone.
- Sec. 14.12.10. - Off-street parking.
- Sec. 14.12.11. - Driveway regulations.
- Sec. 14.12.12. - Sidewalk regulations.
- Sec. 14.12.13. - Street access.
- Sec. 14.12.14. - Visibility of intersections.
- Sec. 14.12.15. - Offensive lighting prohibited.
- Sec. 14.12.16. - Stormwater management.
- Sec. 14.12.17. - Reserved.
- Sec. 14.12.18. - Reserved.
CHAPTER 13
SUBDIVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 14.13.1.- General provisions.
- Sec. 14.13.2. - Prerequisite to plan recordation.
- Sec. 14.13.6. - Exceptions.
- Sec. 14.13.7. - Administration.
- Sec. 14.13.8. - Community design.
- Sec. 14.13.9. - Preparation and approval procedure.
- Sec. 14.13.10. - Final plat.
- Sec. 14.13.11. - Improvements.
- Sec. 14.13.12. - Penalty.
CHAPTER 16
SIGNS
Sections
- Sec. 14.16.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 14.16.2. - Permits and fees.
- Sec. 14.16.3. - Permitted signs.
- Sec. 14.16.4. - Off-premises directional signs.
- Sec. 14.16.5. - Outdoor advertising signs.
- Sec. 14.16.6. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 14.16.7. - Non-conforming signs.
- Sec. 14.16.8. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 14.16.9. - Illumination.
- Sec. 14.16.10. - Inspection and maintenance.
- Sec. 14.16.11. - Reserved.
- Sec. 14.16.12. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 14.16.13. - Appeals.
- Sec. 14.16.14. - Penalty.
Appendix C
CAMA—A LOCAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF MINOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS IN AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
Sections
- ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE II. - ADMINISTRATION
- ARTICLE III. - MINOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- ARTICLE IV. - AMENDMENTS OF THE PLAN AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE