Within the various zoning districts, certain uses may not be desirable as permanent uses but may be acceptable on a temporary basis if certain safeguards are met.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 1, 9-23-85)

(a)

In the districts designated in article IV, uses by zoning districts, a manufactured home may be used as a secondary structure (a unit behind a conventional home) to provide temporary housing when the following conditions exist:

(1)

The occupants are the natural or legally adopted child, parent or grandparent of one of the family members occupying the principal house.

(2)

The only reason for separate quarters shall be the necessity to care for an elderly parent or grandparent or a sick relative who meets the criteria specified in subsection (1) of this section. Applicants must show proof of care needed by a doctor's note or letter from DSS stating care is needed on a 24-hour basis.

(b)

Temporary permits issued under the provisions of this section shall be for an initial period of two years. The zoning enforcement officer shall issue all initial temporary permits. Any renewals shall be issued by the board of adjustment for additional two-year periods with the applicant providing the same as required on the initial permit. However, if the conditions no longer exist for which a permit (either initial or renewal) is issued under the provisions of this section, no renewal permit may be granted and the manufactured home must be removed within 90 days of the permit expiration date.

(c)

Temporary manufactured homes, if approved, shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

Shall be setback a minimum 15 feet off side and rear yard property lines and 20 feet from the principle structures.

(2)

Home shall be independently hooked to public sewer or private septic system approved by the county.

(3)

Home shall be skirted around entire perimeter.

(4)

Home must be no larger than 14 feet in width and no longer than 60 feet. Home shall be set-up per the North Carolina Manufactured Home Codes.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 2, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 8.6-85, § 2, 4-5-88; Ord. No. 2024-01, 1-2-24)

In the R-R rural residential district, a manufactured home may be placed in the front yard of a dwelling unit that has been damaged by fire or other natural disaster while the family rebuilds the house. The manufactured home can only be occupied by the family that lived in the damaged house. The unit shall be removed within 30 days after the rebuilding project is completed.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 3, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 2024-01, 1-2-24)

(a)

Modular commercial units may be used as contractors' offices or storage trailers during the construction of permanent facilities. In commercial and industrial districts, modular units may be used as offices until permanent facilities can be constructed.

(b)

Modular units may also be used as temporary offices for any zoning district during the installation of a construction project, provided that all requirements of state and local codes and ordinances are met. Modular units shall be removed at the end of construction.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 4, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 8.8-85, 9-5-89; Ord. No. 2024-01, 1-2-24)

Commercial modular units may be used as temporary classrooms on any school site if used exclusively for classrooms.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 5, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 2024-01, 1-2-24)

Yard sales may be permitted in any residential district or the B-2 district. However, a yard sale shall not exceed a three-day duration, and only two-yard sales shall be permitted at a single residence in any 12-month period. Sale items shall not be left exposed to public view after the sale period has expired. Sales site in B-2 may be used multiple times but in no case shall items be left onsite after the three-day time period ends.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 6, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 2024-01, 1-2-24)

(a)

A junked or wrecked car may be stored on a residential lot for a one-month period. Even if the junked or wrecked car is replaced with another similar vehicle in that one-month period, the one-month storage period is still in effect. Classic vehicles being restored may be kept outside if stored on the side or rear yards on driveways provided that they are under a car cover made for that particular model. In no case shall they be stored in the front yard area and no tarps are allowed to cover the vehicle.

(b)

Junked or wrecked vehicles on commercial lots may be stored for up to 120 days and must be stored within a six-foot high fenced in lot that has a decorative wood fence or chainlink fence with slats for screening. There shall be a maximum of 20 cars stored at any time. Storage lots shall be on the side or rear area of the primary structure.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 7, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 2024-01, 1-2-24)

Cross reference— Traffic and vehicles, ch. 28.

Circuses and carnivals may be permitted in any commercial or industrial district for a period not to exceed one week.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 8, 9-23-85)

Any nonprofit charitable, religious or educational organization may operate a sales lot for Christmas trees, baked goods, collected clothing and the like in any commercial or industrial zone, if no structure is erected other than tents, travel trailers, or temporary booths. Permits shall be issued for one week except for Christmas tree sales permits which shall be issued for a six-week period.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 9, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 2024-01, 1-2-24)

The zoning enforcement officer shall issue all initial temporary permits. Any renewals shall be issued by the board of adjustment. All temporary permits shall be issued for six months, except as otherwise specified in this article.

(Ord. No. 8-85, art. XI, § 10, 9-23-85)

Travel trailers may not be used as a single-family dwelling except by visiting family members and not for more than 30 days in a calendar year. Travel trailers shall not be stored and/or parked in front yards except that they may be parked on the driveway. Travel trailers shall have current tags at all times and be in road worthy condition.

(Ord. No. 2013-04, 3-4-13)

Portable storage containers shall mean any temporary, transportable, movable, or portable container, which is delivered to and placed outdoors on private property for storage purposes. Portable storage containers shall be allowed under the following conditions:

(1)

Containers are allowed in any zoning district;

(2)

Only two containers are allowed in residentially zoned districts;

(3)

Containers are for temporary storage use only. No container shall remain on a residential lot for longer than six months unless while building, remodeling, or rebuilding due to damage to the home in which case containers can remain for up to 12 months. Containers on commercial lots can remain for no longer than 12 months;

(4)

No containers shall contain hazardous materials, explosives, or unlawful substances or materials.

(5)

If containers are placed in the front yard, then it shall be located only in the driveway and be a minimum five feet off the front property line. Containers shall not block sidewalks or off-street parking requirements of section 32-359.