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Indian Trail City Zoning Code

DIVISION 500

BASE ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 540 Industrial Zoning Districts


The Industrial districts are intended to accommodate industrial park development, manufacturing, warehousing, and wholesaling in locations with good access to highways and arterial roads. The Industrial districts are intended to promote job retention and job creation and such districts are intended to promote expansion of the Town’s employment base and access to jobs in close proximity to people’s homes.

Chapter 550 Institutional District


The I, Institutional district is intended to provide a transition zone between residential and business or industrial districts and to accommodate a moderate to high intensity mixture of institutional uses. Within this district, uses such as schools, hospitals, government buildings, churches, and public utility buildings may be allowed. Land designated I, Industrial District shall normally be served with public water and sewer services and has direct access to major or minor thoroughfares.

O210209-347

03-08-2022-373

510.010 Types Of Allowed Uses

The Table of Permitted Uses Chapter 570 identifies permitted, permitted with conditional zoning, prohibited and other uses authorized within the zoning districts identified. The uses identified are subject to compliance with all other applicable standards or requirements of this ordinance.

  1. Permitted Uses
    Uses identified with a "P" are permitted by-right in the subject zoning district, subject to compliance with all other applicable standards of this ordinance.
  2. Permitted with Conditional Zoning Uses
    Uses identified with a "C" may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the conditional zoning procedures of this ordinance and subject to compliance with all other applicable standards of this ordinance.
  3. Prohibited Uses
    Uses identified with a "-" are expressly prohibited. Uses that are not listed in the table are also prohibited.
  4. Use Standards
    The use standards column of the following Use Tables identifies use-specific standards that apply to some uses. Compliance with such standards is required regardless of whether the use is "Permitted" or "Conditional Zoning".
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

520.010 General Purpose

The “R” residential zoning districts are intended to create, maintain, and promote a variety of housing opportunities for individual household and to maintain the desire physical character of the Town’s existing neighborhoods. While the districts primarily accommodate residential use types, certain nonresidential uses such as schools, churches, parks and other uses that are compatible with residential neighborhoods are also allowed.

  1. RSF, Rural Single-Family District The RSF, Rural Single-Family Residential district is intended to accommodate low-density residential uses, including single-family dwellings, and Class A and B manufactured homes, served by individual wells and sewage disposal systems. Rural Single-Family Districts are in locations characterized by large lot, agricultural activities, and limited public services or utilities. RSF Districts are consistent with "Conservation Area" and “Rural Mix” designations on the Town of Indian Trail Comprehensive Plan: “Indian Trail Framework Plan” (Figure 4.1.1). The preservation of open space and natural features will be achieved through the use Rural Single-Family District designation.
  2. SF-1, Single-Family Residential District The SF-1, Single-Family district is established to provide a low density area for single-family dwellings under conventional or planned development controls. These areas are typically serviced by public or community water and/or public sewer systems, plus the governmental and other support facilities necessary to service urban levels of development.
  3. SF-2, Single-Family Residential District The SF-2, Single-Family Residential district is intended to accommodate low- to moderate-density residential development, including single-family dwellings constructed under conventional or planned development controls, and serviced by public or community water and/or public sewer systems, plus the governmental and other support facilities necessary to service urban levels of development.
  4. SF-3, Single-Family District The SF-3, Residential district is intended to accommodate moderate intensity residential uses, generally consisting of single family dwellings, under conventional or planned development controls. These districts are typically serviced by public water and sewer plus the governmental and support facilities necessary to service urban levels of development.
  5. SF-4, Single-Family Residential District The SF-4, Residential district is intended to accommodate a variety of moderate intensity of single-family development under conventional or planned development controls. SF-4 Districts shall be serviced by public water and sewer services, plus the governmental and support services necessary for urban levels of development.
  6. SF-5, Single-Family District The SF-5, Residential district is intended to accommodate a variety of moderate to high intensity residential uses, including single-family homes and attached single-family homes under conventional or planned development controls. Land designated SF-5 shall be serviced by public water and sewer services, plus the governmental and support services necessary for such levels of urban development.
  7. Multifamily Residential District (MFR) This district is designed to create and maintain higher density residential neighborhoods composed primarily of multifamily dwellings and, as uses approved through conditional zoning, those service, institutional, public and other compatible uses that are so designed, constructed and maintained that they do not detract from the quality of the neighborhood as a place for peaceful, quiet and aesthetically- pleasing residential living. When evaluating an application for the MFR zoning district, emphasis shall be given to the location of the proposed district relative to adjoining developed property to ensure that such district is carefully located and achieves a satisfactory relationship with the surrounding properties.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024

520.020 Allowed Uses In Residential Districts

The use table shown in Chapter 570 identifies permitted, permitted with conditional zoning, and prohibited uses within the zoning districts identified. The uses identified are subject to compliance with all other applicable standards or requirements of this ordinance.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

520.030 Development Types

Different development options are offered in the R districts as a way of promoting a wide variety of housing options and lifestyle choices. The development options described in this section may be used at the property owner’s election.

  1. Conventional Development “Conventional development” is a term used to describe lot-by-lot development on lots that have been lawfully established. It is, in effect, any development that occurs outside of an approved open space development, cluster development or master planned development. Lot and building standards for conventional development can be found in Section 520.040 (Table 500-1).
  2. Open Space Development The open space development option allows smaller lots and other flexible lot and building standards in exchange for the provision of common open space that is not typically provided in a conventional development. An open space development shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with Chapter 330 “Conditional Zoning District” and the requirements of DIVISION 1200. Lot and building standards for open space development can be found in Section 520.040 (Table 500-1). Additional open space development standards are included in the Subdivision Review Chapter.
  3. Cluster Development The cluster development option allows even greater flexibility in exchange for the provisions of a greater amount of common open space than required for open space developments. A cluster development shall be reviewed and approved in accordance with Chapter 330 “Conditional Zoning District” and the requirements of DIVISION 1200. Lot and building standards for cluster development can be found in Section 520.040 (Table 500-1). Additional cluster development standards are included in the Subdivision Review Chapter.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

520.040 Lot And Building Standards

  1. General
    1. This section establishes basic lot and building standards for all development in residential districts. The standards that apply vary on the basis of zoning, building type and development type.
    2. All residential and nonresidential development in residential districts must comply with the lot and building standards of Table B, except as otherwise expressly provided in this ordinance.
    3. Rules for measuring compliance with the lot and building standards established in Table 520.040B and applicable exceptions to the standards can be found in General Review Procedures Chapter.
  2. Lot Size, Density, Setback and Height Table

    Table 500-1: Residential Lot, Density, Setback and Building Height Standards
    Lot and Building
    Standards
    RSFSF-1SF-2SF-3SF-4SF-5MFR
    CONVENTIONAL
    DEVELOPMENT







    Lot Size






    Lot Area (minimum sq. ft.)40,00020,00015,00012,00010,0008,000NA
    Lot Area Per Unit (minimum sq. ft.)40,00020,00015,00012,00010,0008,0003,350
    Lot Frontage (minimum feet)12010080806060NA
    Lot Depth to Width Ratio (maximum)4NANANANANANA
    Lot Coverage (maximum)24%24%35%35%50%50%NA
    Front Setback - Boulevards and
    Thoroughfares (minimum feet)
    50504040403030
    Front Setback -
    All Other Streets (minimum feet)
    40403030302525
    Rear Setback (minimum feet)40404040403030
    Side Setback (minimum feet)15151212101010
    Side Setback - Corner Lot
    Street Side (minimum feet)
    20201717151515
    Accessory Structure Setback
    (minimum feet from side and rear
    property lines) (1)
    555555-
    Accessory Structure Setback -
    Corner Lot Street Side (minimum
    feet from side and rear property
    lines) (1)
    101010101010-
    Maximum Building Height35353535353540
    CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
    (* See Chapter 1210)







    Overall Site Area






    Site Area (minimum acres)10101010NANANA
    Open Space (minimum % of site)*15%/20%15%/20%15%/20%15%/20%NANANA
    Site Area Per Unit (minimum sq. ft.)40,00020,00015,00012,000NANANA
    Lot Size






    Lot Area (minimum sq. ft.)30,00015,00012,00010,000NANANA
    Lot Frontage (minimum feet)100807060NANANA
    Lot Coverage (maximum)24%24%35%35%50%50%NA
    Front Setback - Boulevards and
    Thoroughfares (minimum feet)
    40403030NANANA
    Front Setback - All Other Streets
    (minimum feet)
    20202020NANANA
    Rear Setback (minimum feet)20202020NANANA
    Side Setback (minimum feet)12121212NANASee
    Section
    1210.060
    Side Setback - Corner Lot Street
    Side (minimum feet)
    17171717NANASee
    Section
    1210.060
    Accessory Structure (feet from side
    and rear property lines) (1)
    555555-
    Accessory Structure - Corner Lot
    Street Side (feet from side and rear
    property lines) (1)
    101010101010-
    Maximum Building Height35353535NANANA
    OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT






    Overall Site Area






    Site Area (minimum acres)25252525NANANA
    Open Space (minimum % of site)25%25%25%25%NANANA
    Site Area Per Unit (minimum sq. ft)
    on Community Water and Waste
    Water
    20,00015,00012,00010,000NANANA
    Site Area Per Unit (minimum sq. ft)
    on Private Water and Waste Water
    20,00015,00012,00010,000NANANA
    Lot Size






    Lot Area (minimum sq. ft.)20,00015,00012,00010,000NANANA
    Lot Frontage (minimum feet)100756060NANANA
    Lot Coverage (maximum)24%24%35%35%50%50%NA
    Front Setback - from Boulevards
    and Thoroughfares (minimum feet)
    40403030NANANA
    Front Setback - from All Other
    Streets (minimum feet)
    20202020NANANA
    Rear Setback (minimum feet)20202020NANANA
    Side Setback (minimum feet)121266NANANA
    Side Setback - Corner Lot Street
    Side (minimum feet)
    17171111NANASee
    Section
    1210.060
    Accessory Structure Setback
    (minimum feet from side and rear
    property lines) (1)
    555555-
    Accessory Structure Setback -
    Corner Lot Street Side (minimum
    feet from side and rear property
    lines) (1)
    101010101010-
    Maximum Building Height35353535NANANA
    (1) See Chapter 710. Accessory Uses and Structures for additional information.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024

520.050 Other Applicable Regulations

Uses and development in R districts are subject to other standards including the following:

  1. Parking, Loading, and Vehicle/Equipment Storage
    Refer to Section 1020.030 for requirements related to Parking, Loading, and Vehicle/Equipment Storage for Household Living.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Amended by Ord. 423 on 1/13/2026

520.060 Landscape And Screening

(See Landscaping and Screening, DIVISION 800)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

520.070 Signs

(See Sign Regulation DIVISION 900)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

520.080 Accessory Uses And Structures (Including Fences)

(See Supplementary Use Regulations, DIVISION 700 )

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

520.090 Flag Lots

The creation of new flag lots may be considered only in compliance with 1110.080 H.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

530.010 District And Overlay Descriptions

  1. The Business and Commercial zoning districts are intended to accommodate retail, service, and commercial uses and to ensure that business and commercial-zoned areas are conveniently located so as to provide goods and services to Town residents and so that new business and commercial development is compatible with the character of existing neighborhoods.
    1. NBD, Neighborhood Business District The NBD, Neighborhood Business District is intended to allow for small scale retail and business service uses in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. The NBD district is intended to allow for “convenience” shopping and services close to home without the need to travel long distances.
    2. GBD, General Business District The GBD, General Business District is intended to provide for businesses that provide goods and services to the entire Town. These districts provide for a wide variety of commercial, financial, business service, and office uses. The service area of businesses in the GBD will be primarily from residents of the Town. The standards that apply in the district are intended to create and maintain an appealing shopping environment for the community.
    3. RBD, Regional Business District The RBD, Regional Business District is intended to establish suitable development standards for the provision of convenience goods, groceries, and services at locations along major transportation routes to the motoring public, both local and transient. The RBD District should always be located with access directly from major or minor thoroughfares, never local residential streets.
  2. Business/Commercial Overlays
    The overlays provide an additional level of regulation on top of the underlying district’s requirements. The overlays correspond to planning directions within the Comprehensive Plan
    1. O-NSAC (Neighborhood Services Activity Center), O-MUAC (Mixed Use Activity Center) and O-SRAC (Sub-Regional Activity Center) Overlays The Neighborhood Services, Mixed Use and Sub-Regional Activity Center Overlays designate areas within the Town where mixed-use centers may be established at the intersection of boulevards and thoroughfares. The O-NSAC is smaller than the O-MUAC and O-SRAC since the location serves a smaller population and may also be located at smaller street intersections where they can be commercially viable. These overlays may be established with different mixes of land uses and different densities consistent with the broad guidelines established by the Comprehensive Plan. The location of these overlays will be consistent with the locations identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The only Sub-Regional Activity Center Overlay is located at the Sun Valley Commons area.
    2. No Overlay Impacts Over Downtown Districts
      No overlays impact the Downtown Districts. This includes the Old Monroe Road MUAC that is adjacent to the Downtown Districts area.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024
Amended by Ord. 423 on 1/13/2026

530.020 Business And Commercial Zoning Districts

*See Chapter 7220 for existing car wash uses within the Old Monroe Mixed Use Activity Center Overlay. New car wash uses in Mixed Use and Sub-Regional Activity Center Overlays are otherwise prohibited.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024

530.030 Allowed Uses In Business And Commercial Districts

The use table shown in Chapter 570 identifies permitted, permitted with conditional zoning, and prohibited uses within the zoning districts identified. The uses identified are subject to compliance with all other applicable standards or requirements of this ordinance.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

530.040 Lot And Building Standards

All residential and nonresidential development in business districts must comply with the lot and building standards of Table 500-2, except as otherwise expressly provided. Rules for measuring compliance with the lot and building standards established in Table 500-2 and applicable exceptions to the standards can be found in the Development Review Procedures, DIVISION 300.

  1. Lot Size, Density, Setback and Height Table

    Table 500-2: Business and Commercial Lot, Density, Setback and Building Height Standards
    Lot and Building
    Standards (1)

    NBD
    GBD
    RBD
    O-NSAC, O-MUAC and
    O-SRAC

    LOT SIZE
    Lot Area (minimum sq. ft.)
    6,000
    6,000
    8,000
    NA
    Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (minimum sq.ft.)
    6,000
    6,000
    6,000
    NA
    Lot Width (minimum feet)
    606060NA
    BUILDING SETBACKS AND HEIGHT
    Front Setback
    (minimum feet unless range provided) (2)
    25; 15 if parking is
    located
    behind
    building
    25; 15 if parking is located behind building
    40; 20 if parking is
    located
    behind
    building
    0 -15 (max.)
    Rear Setback - Not Abutting
    Residential (minimum feet)
    12.512.520NA
    Rear Setback - Abutting
    Residential (minimum feet)
    15
    20
    20
    15
    Side Setback - not abutting residential (minimum feet
    unless range provided)
    1010100-10
    Side Setback - abutting residential district
    (minimum feet)
    15202015
    Side Setback - abutting a street (minimum feet)25; 15 if parking is located behind building25; 15 if parking is located behind building40; 20 if parking is located behind building0-15 (max.)
    Maximum Height (feet)
    50507070 (45 for single family detached & attached residential)
    Maximum Building Area
    (Gross Floor Area (GFA) for individual establishments/ uses on a single building
    floor level) (3)
    15,000
    square feet
    35,000 square feet
    None
    15,000
    square feet
    (1) See Residential Lot Standards Table for Residential Uses Permitted in Non-Residential Districts.
    (2) Maximum front setback may be modified by the Planning Director based on impacts from planned road widenings, locations of utilities, and the character of the existing and proposed development.
    (3) For NBD, GBD, and O-VCD listed GFA maximums do not include Grocery Stores, Convention Facilities, Banquet Halls, Indoor Recreation Facilities, Hotels, Apartments, and Theaters.
  2. Building Height
    1. Except as provided for in this Section, a building in any non-residential district may be erected to a height in excess of its maximum height limit, provided the minimum yard setbacks are increased one (1) foot for every two (2) feet of building height in excess of the limit.
    2. A building which abuts a residential use or residential zoning district may not be erected to a height in excess of its limit, unless the minimum yard setbacks abutting the residential use or zoning district is increased one (1) foot for every foot of building height in excess of the limit.
    3. The height limitation established in subsection (1) above shall not apply to public or private utility poles, fixtures and lines, skylights, lighting for sports fields, water tanks, and roof structures for elevators, stairways, tanks, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment, or similar equipment for the operation and maintenance of a building, and any device used to screen such structures and equipment. Refer to DIVISION 700 for height limits associated with Wireless Communication Towers.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024
Amended by Ord. 423 on 1/13/2026

530.050 Floor Area Limits For Commercial Establishments When Applicable

  1. NBD District Commercial establishments in the NBD district may not include more than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area.
  2. GBD District Commercial establishments in the GBD district may not include more than 35,000 square feet of gross floor area on any single floor. Food stores (groceries) are not subject to this floor area limit.
  3. RBD District No floor area limit applies to commercial establishments in RBD district.
  4. Neighborhood Services, Mixed Use and Sub-Regional Activity Center Overlays Commercial establishments in the O-NSAC, O-MUAC and O-SRAC overlays may not include more than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024
Amended by Ord. 423 on 1/13/2026

530.060 Other Applicable Regulations

Uses and development in the NBD, GBD, RBD districts; Mixed Use Activity Center Overlay; and Sub-Regional Activity Center Overlay are subject to other standards including the following:

  1. Parking and Loading (See Parking, DIVISION 1000)
  2. Landscaping and Screening (See Landscaping Standards, DIVISION 800)
  3. Non-Residential Design Standards (See Integrity and Design Standards, Chapter 1320)
  4. Signs (See Sign regulations, DIVISION 900)
  5. Accessory Uses and Structures (Including Fences) (See Supplementary Use Regulations, DIVISION 700)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024

540.010 District And Overlay Descriptions

  1. L-I, Light Industrial District The L-I, Light Industrial district is established to provide regulations for the development of areas generally devoted to light manufacturing, processing and assembly uses, warehousing, distribution and servicing enterprises and office and ancillary service activities controlled by performance standards to limit the effect of such uses on uses within the district and on adjacent districts. Development in this district under the planned development process is encouraged. The L-I, Light Industrial district is consistent with the Industrial designation on the Indian Trail Comprehensive Plan.
  2. H-I, Heavy Industrial District The H-I, Heavy Industrial district is established to produce areas for intensive manufacturing, processing and assembly uses, controlled by performance standards to limit the effect of such uses on adjacent districts. The H-I, Heavy Industrial District is consistent with the industrial designation on the Indian Trail Comprehensive Plan.
  3. O-MUAC (Mixed Use Activity Center) and O-SRAC (Sub-Regional Activity Center) Overlays The Mixed Use and Sub-Regional Activity Center Overlays designate areas within the Town where mixed-use centers may be established. Mixed Use and Sub-Regional Activity Center Overlays may be established with different mixes of land uses and different densities consistent with the broad guidelines established by the Comprehensive Plan. The location of Mixed Use and Sub-Regional Activity Center Overlays will be consistent with the locations identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024

540.020 Allowed Uses In Industrial Districts

The use table shown in Chapter 570 identifies permitted, permitted with conditional zoning, and prohibited uses within the zoning districts identified. The uses identified are subject to compliance with all other applicable standards or requirements of this ordinance.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

540.030 Lot And Building Standards

  1. Basic Standards
    All development in I districts must comply with the lot and building standards of Table 500-3, except as otherwise expressly provided. Rules for measuring compliance with the lot and building standards established in the Rules for Measurements and applicable exceptions to the standards can be found in the Development Review Procedures, DIVISION 300.
  2. Lot Size, Setback and Height Table

    Table 500-3: Industrial and Institutional Lot, Setback and Building Height Standards
    Lot and Building Standards
    (Industrial and Institutional Districts)

    L-I District
    H-I District
    I District
    LOT SIZE
    Minimum lot area (square feet)
    NANANA
    Minimum lot width (feet)
    100100100
    BUILDING SETBACKS AND HEIGHT
    Front Setback (1)
    505050
    Rear Setback - not abutting residential
    505050
    Rear Setback - abutting residential
    60
    60
    60
    Side Setback - not abutting residential
    202020
    Side Setback - abutting residential district
    252525
    Maximum permitted building height
    100100100
    (1) Maximum front setback may be modified by the Planning Director based on impacts from planned road widenings, locations of utilities, and the character of the existing and proposed development.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

540.040 Other Applicable Regulations

Uses and development in I districts are subject to other standards including the following:

  1. Parking and Loading
    1. Vehicular access, parking, and circulation areas for day care center establishments within the L-I district must be designed to minimize conflicts with the access, parking, and circulation for industrial establishments within the business park.
    2. Pedestrian circulation routes for day care center establishments must be provided between parking areas and entrances to buildings so as not to conflict with vehicular truck or other service traffic associated with industrial establishments within the business park.
    3. See Parking 1000 for additional requirements.
  2. Landscaping and Screening (See Landscaping Standards, DIVISION 800)
  3. Signs (See Sign Regulations, DIVISION 900)
  4. Floor Area Limits for Ancillary Service Establishments Ancillary service establishments located within business parks in the L-I district may not include more than 20% of the total cumulative gross floor area of all establishments within the park. For example, if a business park has a cumulative total gross floor area of 100,000 square feet, (for all establishments), the total permitted gross floor area of ancillary service establishments within the park may not exceed 20,000 square feet. Ancillary service establishments are not permitted in standalone structures located outside of a business park.
  5. Locational Requirements for Day Care Centers
    1. Day care center establishments within the L-I district shall not be located in the vicinity of existing, incompatible industrial establishments. Incompatible industrial establishment are those that produce excessive amounts of light, noise, odor, truck or service traffic, and similar use characteristics that will be harmful to day care attendees, parents/guardians, or staff.
    2. Day care center establishments within the L-I District shall not be located in a building designed for or occupied by multiple tenants.
  6. Accessory Uses and Structures (See Supplementary Use Regulations, DIVISION 700)
  7. Future Infrastructure Considerations
    Future light or heavy industrial developments should consider the possibility of the fleet changing to electric heavy-duty vehicles. See Section 7260.030 Considerations for Heavy-Duty Vehicles.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024

550.010 Allowed Uses In Institutional District

The use table shown in Chapter 570 identifies permitted, permitted with conditional zoning, and prohibited uses within the zoning districts identified. The uses identified are subject to compliance with all other applicable standards or requirements of this ordinance.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021

550.020 Lot And Building Standards

All institutional development must comply with the lot and building standards below and combined with the Industrial District in Table 500-3 under Section 540.030,B ("Lot and Building Standards") of Chapter 540, "Industrial Zoning Districts". Rules for measuring compliance with the lot and building standards and applicable exceptions to the standards can be found in the Development Review Procedures, DIVISION 300. Refer to Chapter 7250, "Union County Public Schools Design Standards," for public school development.

  1. Building Size
    Buildings with total floor area of more than 25,000 square feet shall require conditional zoning approval.
  2. Building Design Standards New buildings must comply with the Integrity and Design Standards, 1320.040C.
  3. Signs All signs shall comply with the standards the Sign Regulations, DIVISION 900.
  4. Lighting Outdoor lighting shall comply with the requirements of lighting standards see Chapter 1330.
  5. Parking and Loading Areas Off-street parking and loading area shall be subject to all parking/loading area design, construction and landscaping standards of DIVISION 1000.
  6. Community Open Space Each development within the I, Institutional district shall contribute to the establishment or enhancement of community open spaces providing at least 10% on-site open space.

560.010 District Descriptions

The Downtown zoning districts are intended to accommodate a mix of uses including residential, commercial, office, food, retail, and service uses. Each Downtown district provides a distinct treatment of uses based on the Downtown Master Plan.

  1. DCD, Downtown Core District
    The DCD district is intended to implement the policies of the Town’s Downtown Master Plan that calls for a dense mix of uses to promote a pedestrian oriented central area serving not only the businesses and residents of the district but a destination for all residents of Indian Trail and others visiting the Town. The “mix of uses” includes multifamily residential, single-family attached residential, commercial, office, retail, and personal services; and mixed-use design with residential living over businesses on the main floor.
  2. DTD, Downtown Transitional DistrictThe DTD district is intended to implement the policies of the Town’s Downtown Master Plan that calls for a mix of uses transitioning from outside the Downtown through to the Downtown Core district. The “mix of uses” includes multifamily residential, single-family attached residential, commercial, office, retail, and personal services.
  3. DTD-R, Downtown Transitional, Residential DistrictThe DTD-R district is intended to implement the policies of the Town’s Downtown Master Plan that calls for residential land use transitioning from outside the Downtown through to the Downtown Core district.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023

560.020 Allowed Uses In Downtown Districts

The use table shown in Chapter 570 identifies permitted, permitted with conditional zoning, and prohibited uses within the zoning districts identified. The uses identified are subject to compliance with all other applicable standards or requirements of the ordinance.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023

560.030 Lot And Building Standards

All residential and nonresidential development in business districts must comply with the lot and building standards of Table 500-_, except as otherwise expressly provided. Rules for measuring compliance with the lot and building standards established in Table 500-4 and applicable exceptions to the standards can be found in the Development Review Procedures, DIVISION 300.

  1. Lot Size, Density, Setback and Height

    Table 500-4: Downtown Lot, Density, Setback and Height Standards
    Lot and Building StandardsDCDDTDDTD-R
    LOT SIZE
    Lot AreaNANANA
    Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (min. sq. ft.)NANA8,000
    Lot Width (min. ft.)NANA50
    BUILDING SETBACKS AND HEIGHT
    Front Setback (min. ft.)None1025
    Rear Setback – Not Abutting Residential (min. feet)
    None1530
    Rear Setback – Abutting Residential (feet)
    15 max.30 min.30 min.
    Side Setback – Not Abutting Residential (feet)
    10 max.10 min.10 min.
    Side Setback – Abutting Residential (feet)
    15 max.15 min.15 min.
    Side Corner (min. ft.)None1010
    Accessory Structure Setback (min. feet from side and rear property lines) (1) 555
    Accessory Structure Setback - Corner Lot Street Side
    (min. feet from side and rear property lines) (1)
    51010
    Maximum Height (feet)
    505050
    Maximum Building Area (Gross Floor Area (GFA) for
    individual establishments/ uses on a single building floor level) (3)
    15,000 sq. ft.20,000 sq. ft.NA
    (1) See Chapter 710. Accessory Uses and Structures for additional information. (2) Maximum front setback may be modified by the Planning Director based on impacts from planned road widenings, locations of utilities, and the character of the existing and proposed development.
    (3) For DCD and DTD districts, listed GFA maximums do not include Grocery Stores, Convention Facilities, Banquet Halls, Indoor Recreation Facilities, Hotels, Apartments, and Theaters.
  2. Building HeightThe height limitation established in the table in A above shall not apply to public or private utility poles, fixtures and lines, skylights, lighting for sports fields, water tanks, and roof structures for elevators, stairways, tanks, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment, or similar equipment for the operation and maintenance of a building, and any device used to screen such structures and equipment. Refer to DIVISION 700 for height limits associated with Wireless Communication Towers.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023

560.040 Floor Area Limits For Downtown Commercial Establishments When Applicable

  1. DCD
    Commercial establishments in the DCD district may not include more than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area.
  2. DTD
    Commercial establishments in the DTD district may not include more than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area.
  3. DTD-R
    No floor area limit applies since there are no commercial establishments in DTD-R district.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023

560.050 Other Applicable Regulations

Uses and development in the DCD, DTD, and DTD-R districts are subject to other applicable regulations throughout the UDO such as the following:

  1. Accessory Uses and Structures (Including Fences) (See Chapter 710 in the Supplementary Use Regulations)
  2. Landscaping (See landscaping standards, DIVISION 800)
  3. Signs (See sign regulations, DIVISION 900)
  4. Parking and Loading (See parking regulations, DIVISION 1000)
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023

570.010 Table Of Permitted Uses

The use table at the link below identifies uses authorized or prohibited within the zoning districts identified in DIVISION 500. The use codes are as follows: P = Permitted Use; C = Conditional Zoning; and "-" = Prohibited Use/Not Permitted.

Click Here for Table 500-5: Table of Permitted Uses.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. O210209-347 on 2/8/2021
Amended by Ord. 03-08-2022-373 on 3/8/2022
Adopted by Ord. 393 on 11/14/2023
Amended by Ord. 397 on 3/26/2024