1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of this district to protect wetlands and prevent development in areas of potential flood hazard, where such development would be detrimental to both the natural and economic environment of the community. It is also the purpose of this district to provide both passive and active recreational opportunities to the public.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in OAR district subject to the various provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Amphitheaters (provided there is no paving).

Camping and picnic areas.

Historic sites and monuments.

Nature exhibits.

Public parks.

Public playgrounds.

Swimming beaches.

3.

Conditional uses.

Golf courses.

Private clubs.

Resorts.

4.

Lot, yard and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. Not applicable.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the AF-agriculture/forestry [district] to preserve the rural and agricultural character of the land removed from readily available urban services.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the AF district subject to the various provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Agriculture, horticulture, and wayside stand (for the sale of agricultural products produced on the same parcel of land).

Forestry, production and harvesting.

Horse stables.

Single-family residential units.

Public schools.

3.

Conditional uses.

Golf courses.

Home occupations [See Article IV, Section 1-1(F-G)].

Public buildings.

Public/private utilities.

Single-family manufactured homes.

Private or commercial horse stables.

Private schools.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the R20 district to provide for moderate density residential development in areas with available urban services.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R20 district subject to the various provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Agriculture.

Churches.

Public parks and playgrounds.

Single-family residential units

Home occupations [See Article IV, Section 1-1(F-G)].

3.

Conditional uses.

Bed and breakfast establishments (See 7 below).

Golf courses.

Public utilities, excluding telecommunication towers.

Nonprofit camp and recreation centers.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

7.

Standards for bed and breakfast establishments.

a.

Dwelling cannot provide more than three (3) bedrooms for overnight guests.

b.

One (1) parking space for guest room is provided off the street in addition to two (2) off-street parking spaces for the principal occupants. The parking area must not encroach beyond the side, and rear setback lines of the zoning district.

c.

The use shall conform to the sign ordinance.

d.

No pulsating, flashing, oscillating, or other types of attention-getting devices shall be permitted.

e.

No outdoor activities other than those associated with the normal activities of a single-family home are permitted.

f.

The use must annually meet the health standards of the state and county governments and proof presented to the Lake Waccamaw building inspector.

g.

The dwelling must be the primary residence of the owner.

h.

Must be a member of, and comply with all rules and regulations of the N.C. Association of Bed and Breakfasts.

i.

Must obtain a license to operate from the town. The fee to be determined by the town board.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the R15 district to provide for light density residential development in areas with available urban services.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R15 district subject to the various provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Agriculture.

Churches.

Public parks and playgrounds.

Single-family residential units.

Home occupations [See Article IV, Section 1-1(F-G)].

3.

Conditional uses.

Golf courses.

Public utilities, excluding telecommunications towers.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the R10 district to provide for light density residential development in areas removed from readily available urban services.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R10 district subject to the various provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Agriculture.

Churches.

Public parks and playgrounds.

Single-family residential units.

Home occupations [See Article IV, Section 1-1(F-G)].

3.

Conditional uses.

Public buildings.

Public utilities, excluding telecommunications towers.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the multifamily residential district to provide for housing units for more than one (1) family in areas with urban services.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the MFR district subject to the various provisions within this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Agriculture.

Churches.

Multifamily residential units with the following (to include condominiums and townhouses):

No side yard requirement where a common wall adjoins two or more dwelling unit.

An access easement of eighteen (18) feet.

Must meet all development standards of the MFR District.

(Adopted, March 13, 2007)

Public parks and playgrounds.

Extended care (clinic and health care facility allowed in association with extended care).

Single-family residential unit.

Home occupations [See Article IV, Section 1-1(F-G)].

3.

Conditional uses.

Single-family manufactured homes.

Public utilities, excluding telecommunications towers.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

Density for multifamily. 5,000 sq. ft. for the first unit and 2,000 sq. ft. for each additional unit. For example, a 12-unit apartment building would need 27,000 sq. ft. of lot area; a 6-unit building would need 15,000 sq. ft.

(Adopted, July 10th, 2007)

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the commercial district to provide centralized shopping and services.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the C district subject to the various provisions within this article:

Stores retailing notions, dry goods, shoes, clothing, jewelry, leather goods, gifts, books, flowers, cameras, toys, sporting goods, paint, pets, musical instruments, hobby and craft goods, drugs, magazines, candy, wallpaper, groceries, furniture, appliances, electrical and plumbing fixtures, upholstery, antiques, automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles, farm machinery, feed and seed, convenience stores, and hardware stores.

Business. Financial, governmental, medical and professional offices, and agencies.

Entertainment and service. Bus stations, banks, cab stands, parking lots, hotels, motels, theaters, bowling alleys, pool halls, barber and beauty shops, shoe repair, dry cleaning and laundry, restaurants, cafeterias, public offices, and service stations.

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Fraternal lodges.

Single-family residential units.

3.

Conditional uses. Other commercial uses not specified or implied on the list of permitted uses above, which do not cause obnoxious or offensive odors, gas, fumes, smoke, dust, noise, or vibration or which do not substantially interfere with other permitted uses in this zone and which are not detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the community.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

* Common walls shall be allowed.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

7.

Buffering.

1.

Required buffers. Where this district abuts a lot in a residential district or land occupied by a residential use permitted by this ordinance, the board of commissioners may require the owner of the business property to provide and require the owner of the business property to provide and maintain along the property lines, a continuous visual buffer. The buffer shall be a compact evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage hedge or other type of evergreen foliage screening or shall be a combined fence and shrubbery screen, the latter facing the residential use. The visual buffer shall be subject to inspection by the building inspector or by a duly appointed inspection officer. Minimum height for such buffer shall be five feet. The buffer must be approved before a certificate of occupancy is issued.

2.

Required buffers. Where this district abuts a lot in a residential district or land occupied by any residential use the owner of the business property shall provide and maintain, for the life of the use along the property line, a continuous unbroken visual buffer. The buffer shall consist of one of the following:

A.

A compact evergreen hedge or other type of evergreen foliage screening. Minimum height and width for such buffer shall be five (5) feet when planted.

B.

A combined fence and shrubbery screen, the latter facing the residential use. Minimum height and width for such buffer shall be five (5) feet high and four (4) feet wide when planted.

C.

An earthen berm a minimum of three feet high and a maximum of five feet high with a minimum of three-foot high by three-foot wide evergreen foliage. In the event the berm and shrub option is used, the minimum slope on the berm sides shall be no greater than one (1) foot to one (1) foot.

The visual buffer shall be inspected by the building inspector or by a duly appointed inspection officer and approved before a certificate of occupancy is issued.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the hotel/motel district to allow structures designed and used for short-term occupancy by transients for a fee.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the HM district subject to the various provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Hotels.

Motels.

Parking facilities.

Private clubs or lodges.

3.

Conditional uses.

Public utilities, excluding telecommunications towers.

Restaurant—standard.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the marina campground district to provide public access to the lake through the provision of boating, camping, and accessory uses.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the MC district subject to the various provisions of this article:

Accessory living quarters. (When constructed in conjunction with a permitted use, provided such quarters are an integral part of the principal building of such permitted use.)

Marina. (Wherein boats may be stored in wet or dry storage.) Boat rentals, sale of fishing equipment, boat fuel, bait, boat and motor sales; service, accessories, and restaurant, provided these uses are accessory to a marina operation.

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Travel trailer park. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

3.

Conditional uses. None.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the neighborhood business district to allow light commercial uses of a convenience nature for local neighborhoods.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the NB district subject to the provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Accessory living quarters when constructed in conjunction with a permitted use provided such quarters are an integral part of the principal building of such permitted use.

Offices and office buildings. Professional services such as doctors, dentists, engineers, lawyers, architects, and real estate offices.

Public buildings.

Service-related business engaged in providing a service. barbershop, beauty shop.

Restaurant.

3.

Conditional uses.

Convenience stores.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

* A NB district must be at least one (1) acre in area.

** Common walls shall be allowed.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw sign ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the light industrial district to provide an area for industry that has no nuisance or pollution factors.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the LI district subject to the provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Automobile repair and service.

Bakery plants.

Carpenters and cabinetmakers shop.

Electrical and industrial equipment (repair and services).

Off-street parking facilities.

Public buildings and utilities, excluding telecommunications towers.

Storage yard for building materials (or contractor's construction equipment).

Storage facilities.

Tool manufacturing facilities.

3.

Conditional uses.

Light manufacturing not otherwise named herein provided no operations are carried on or are likely to be carried on which will be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community.

Single-family residential units with lot, yard, and height requirements in accordance with those in the R20 zoning district.

Adult entertainment businesses.

Sweepstakes/video gambling business facilities. The following specific conditions shall be set as minimum standards for the approval of a business primarily engaged in the sweepstakes as a conditional use in the C (Commercial) zoning district:

Such use may be allowed subject to these conditions and any other reasonable conditions established by the board of commissioners:

Each building shall have a minimum size of two thousand (2,000) sq. ft.

There shall be one (1) parking space for every gaming machine in the facility plus three additional spaces for employees. Each building shall meet the state standards on handicapped parking. If food or beverages are served the facility shall meet the county health department rules and requirements.

The facility shall not be closer than:

(a)

300' to a residence.

(b)

1,200' to a house of worship.

(c)

1,200' to a day care or educational facility (public or private school).

(d)

1,000' to another facility engaged the sweepstakes business.

Each facility shall not operate until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the Town of Lake Waccamaw and all applicable business licenses are obtained.

No alcohol or illegal drugs shall be consumed or sold on premises.

Hours of operation will be between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Window accents.

a.

Tint. The total light transmission of the tinted window shall be a maximum of forty percent (40%).

b.

Tinted film or another material used to tint the window shall be non-reflective and shall not be red, yellow, or amber.

c.

Blinds. May be installed along with tint, however, blinds must be opened enough to see clearly into the business during business hours.

(Amended, August 24, 2009)

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

(Adopted, July 10, 2007)

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw Sign Ordinance.

1.

Purpose. The PUD district is established for the purpose of permitting greater flexibility than would normally be allowed in a particular residential district, in the area, yard, space, height and density requirements for construction and development of residential areas; and, therefore, to promote and encourage more creative and imaginative site planning and design than would be possible if such construction and development were in strict compliance with the requirements for the particular district. It is further the purpose of this district to promote more economical and efficient use of land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, a higher level of urban amenities, and preservation of the natural scenic qualities of open space.

2.

Permitted uses. The PUD district may contain any use permitted in the OAR, AF, R20, R15, R10, MFR, C, HM, NB, and LI [districts] subject to location and construction being on strict compliance with required plans and permits.

3.

Conditional uses. Must comply with requirements in stormwater ordinance.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements. See design standards.

5.

Design standards.

a.

Area requirements. A gross land area of ten (10) acres or more shall be required in all PUD districts.

b.

Density limitation. The maximum residential density shall be twenty (20) dwelling units for any given residential area. Subject to this limitation, average development density shall be chosen prior to application for rezoning and shall be designated on a master land use plan for the project.

c.

Setback and height. No building erected in any PUD district shall exceed forty (40) feet in height. No building shall be erected, reconstructed, altered, or moved within thirty-five (35) feet of the property line such building faces. No building shall encroach upon the right-of-way of a publicly maintained street, a proposed thoroughfare shown in an officially adopted thoroughfare plan, or a private vehicular or pedestrian way in common ownership.

d.

Building separation. Within a PUD district, the minimum required separation between buildings shall be determined by the relationship between the height of adjacent buildings and the horizontal distance between vertical projections of such adjacent buildings.

For the purpose of this section, a vertical projection is any part of any exterior wall of a principal or accessory building, extending outward from such exterior wall at an angle of less than one hundred eighty (180) degrees, the horizontal distance is equal to the distance, measured anywhere, between imaginary lines drawn perpendicular to the ground and tangent to the outermost points of vertical projections of adjacent buildings. The minimum required separation between adjacent buildings is set out in the following table.

Minimum required separation between adjacent buildings:

e.

Open space. In any PUD district, a minimum of twenty (20) percent of the total land area shall be reserved as open space. Any area or segment of land less than eight (8) feet in width may not be included in calculating the minimum open space reservation unless such land is clearly a part of an open space system, such as a pedestrian walkway.

A minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the required open space shall be developed for active recreational purposes, such as tennis courts, ball fields, or playgrounds.

Provisions for continuous maintenance of open space, specifically including that developed for active recreational purposes, shall be made by the developer either through proposed dedication to the town of Lake Waccamaw, if acceptable, or through the establishment of a private homeowners association.

f.

Transitional use area. In order to ensure compatibility with adjoining land uses and districts, a transitional use area, fifty (50) feet in depth, shall be established along the exterior property lines of any PUD district. Where the exterior property lines of a PUD district are adjacent to residential uses, only residential uses may be permitted within the transitional use area. Where the exterior property lines of a PUD district are adjacent to C, HM, MC, NB, and LI districts, the transitional use area shall be a buffer zone and meet the standards for buffer zones as defined by this ordinance.

6.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

7.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw Sign Ordinance.

8.

Master land use plan requirement.

a.

Purpose. The master land use plan (LUP, herein) is intended to be the primary supporting proof, and shall demonstrate, when considered in its entirety or by its separate components, (if the proposed PUD district is established and developed), that the purposes of this ordinance and the purposes of this section are met.

b.

Criteria for review by planning board and the board of commissioners. In reviewing the LUP and making recommendations thereon, the planning board and board of commissioners shall consider and be guided by the following criteria:

(1)

The compatibility of the proposed project with the surrounding districts and land uses;

(2)

The effectiveness of the proposed project in providing more economical and efficient use of land;

(3)

The effect of the proposed project on the ability of the town and county to provide public facilities or services;

(4)

The effectiveness of the proposed project in providing and preserving open space, the scenic quality of the site, and recreational opportunities;

(5)

The degree to which the project will provide a more desirable development and living environment than would be possible under conventional district requirements.

c.

Contents. In addition to the information required in the application for rezoning, the LUP shall include the following:

(1)

A map, drawn to a scale no less than one (1) inch to forty (40) feet, showing the approximate location, size, and arrangement of existing and proposed:

Open space areas, active and passive recreational areas;

Buffer zones and transitional use areas;

Neighboring land uses and zoning districts;

Systems and easements for water, sewers, and drainage;

Streets, sidewalks, and parking lots;

Vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems;

Access for emergency vehicles and refuse collection equipment;

Structures, building, roads, easements, and land uses;

Order of development of areas to be developed in sequential order;

Vegetation;

Nonresidential land uses, buildings, and structures;

All single-[family] and/or multifamily dwelling units.

(2)

A copy of any declarations to be recorded under the unit ownership act;

(3)

Any covenants creating a homeowners association;

(4)

Plans for the construction and location of water distribution and sewage disposal systems and certification, as may be required, from appropriate governmental agencies that such plans comply with applicable federal, state, county, or town statutes and regulations.

9.

Procedural requirements for establishment of PUD districts and development of PUD projects.

a.

Approval of master land use plan (LUP) and rezoning application. A PUD district may be established only after amendment to the official zoning map under the same procedural requirements and standards of review as any other rezoning application; provided, however, that the following additional standards and procedures shall apply to PUD district applications:

(1)

Twelve (12) copies of a master land use plan, as described above shall be submitted to the planning board with the rezoning application;

(2)

The planning board, after review of the LUP and application, shall submit its recommendation to the board of commissioners;

(3)

The board of commissioners shall, after consideration of the application, the LUP, the recommendations of the planning board, and the criteria set out in the sections above either approve or disapprove the plan and application.

b.

Approval of site plan and issuance of building permits. No construction, excavation, or clearing shall be commenced, or any building permit issued within any PUD district which does not conform to an approved site plan. The procedures for approval of a site plan are as follows:

(1)

The site plan shall be submitted to the planning board for its review and recommendation within ninety (90) days after the board of commissioner's approval of the LUP and amendment to the official zoning map;

(2)

The planning board, after review of the site plan in accord with the purposes and standards shall submit its recommendation to the board of commissioners;

(3)

The board of commissioners, after consideration of the site plan, the recommendations of the planning board, and the purposes and standards of this ordinance shall either approve or disapprove the site plan.

c.

Authority to impose conditions and modify LUP or site plan. In order to promote the purposes of this ordinance and section, the board of commissioners is authorized to impose such reasonable conditions, make reasonable modifications, or require additional information that it may reasonably need, prior to approval of any LUP or site plan.

10.

Site plan.

a.

Purpose. A site plan is intended to ensure that a proposed PUD development is actually constructed and developed in accordance with the approved LUP.

b.

Criteria for review by planning board and board of commissioners. In reviewing a site plan, the planning board and board of commissioners shall consider and be guided by the following criteria:

(1)

The degree to which the proposed site plan actually implements the LUP;

(2)

The effectiveness of the proposed site plan in meeting the established criteria;

(3)

The effectiveness of the proposed site plan in promoting the purposes of this ordinance and section.

c.

Contents and forms. Site plans, or any portion thereof, shall be:

(1)

Drawn to a scale no less than one (1) inch equals forty (40) feet;

(2)

Prepared and certified by a registered architect, landscape architect, engineer, or land surveyor;

(3)

Drawn accurately enough to permit any point on the plan to be readily identified on the ground. Eight (8) copies of a site plan shall be submitted to the planning board, each of which shall show the following:

11.

General delivery.

The boundary of the property by courses and distances, area, and present zoning of the tract.

The names and abutting recorded subdivisions, and owner and present use of all abutting property.

Widths and names of abutting streets and alleys.

All dimensions, both linear and angular, for locating boundaries of the tract, lots, streets, alleys, public easements, and private easements.

Date, north arrow, scale, number of sheets.

Name and address of the owner or owners of the tract and the name of the applicant.

All building restriction lines, highway setback lines, easements, covenants, reservations, and rights-of-way.

Existing topography with a maximum of two-foot contour intervals.

Soil types and geology of the site.

Name, address, signature, and registration number of the professional preparing the plan.

12.

Existing improvements and features.

Sidewalks, streets, alleys, and easements.

Buildings and structures.

Driveways, entrances, exits, parking areas, and loading spaces.

Sanitary sewer systems.

Water mains and fire hydrants.

Gas, power, telecable and telephone lines.

Recreation areas.

Storm drainage systems to include natural and artificial watercourses.

Limits of flood plains.

13.

Proposed improvements.

All proposed streets and alleys and the boundaries of all other portions intended to be dedicated to public use.

Buildings and structures to include:

a.

Distance between buildings (to scale);

b.

Number of stories;

c.

Number of dwelling units;

d.

Height of buildings.

Driveways, entrances, exits, parking areas, and loading spaces including the total number of parking and loading spaces.

Sanitary sewer systems.

Water mains and fire hydrants.

Gas, power, telecable, and telephone lines.

Landscaping.

Recreation and open space areas.

Plans for collecting and depositing stormwater and the method of treatment of natural and artificial watercourses including the delineation of any proposed limits of flood plains.

Proposed grading schedule, including time of the year when grading will be in progress.

Finish grading with a maximum of two-foot contour intervals.

Location of refuse disposal facilities and type.

14.

Requirement improvements.

Designation of pedestrian walkways.

Construction of vehicular traffic lanes or driveways that will permit vehicular travel on the site and to and from adjacent parking areas and adjacent property.

Connection wherever possible of all walkways, travel lanes, and driveways with similar facilities in adjacent developments.

Screening, fences, wall, curbs and gutters, buffer zones, as required by the town or by the state highway commission.

Easements or rights-of-way for all facilities to be publicly maintained, provided that each easement shall be clearly defined for the intended purpose.

Extension or construction of service roads and access thereto on site bordering a state primary highway.

Dedication or reservation of land for streets and service roads and the construction thereon.

15.

Amending an approved PUD land use plan. The PUD land use plan (LUP) may be changed per the following criteria:

[(1)]

A major change shall constitute any change to an approved PUD LUP that significantly alters the land use or type of businesses to be located within the site or the basic relationship of the proposed development to the adjacent property; or increases the site density, or reduces the yards provided at the boundary of the property by more than ten percent; or increases the building height by more than two feet; or decreases the off-street parking by more than ten percent; or significantly alters site signage. Such a major change shall be submitted to the planning board and board of commissioners for approval in the same manner as required for approval of the original PUD LUP.

A significant land use or type of business change is one that proposes a change from a land use or business that is allowed in the zoning district other than the one that was originally approved.

A significant alteration to a sign means an increase by greater than 10% in the sign facing.

Consideration of a major change shall require public hearings by the planning board and board of commissioners.

(2)

A minor change shall constitute any change to an approved PUD LUP which does not meet the above criteria. Such minor changes must be submitted to the Town Manager or his/her designee for approval and do not require the approval of the planning board or the board of commissioners.

Minor changes do not require public hearing by the planning board and board of commissioners.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of the office and institutional district to provide areas where institutional uses, professional office uses and other uses compatible to office and institutional uses shall be encouraged to locate and to provide protection for this type of use from other less desirable uses.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the O/I district subject to the various provisions of this article:

Accessory uses are allowable in accordance with the requirements of Article IV, Section 1-1 (M) of this ordinance.

Agricultural uses.

Banks, credit agencies, savings and loans.

Business services including printing.

Churches.

Funeral homes.

Government office buildings.

Libraries.

Lodges, fraternal and social organizations.

Museums.

Offices for private and professional activities.

Public Parks and recreation areas.

Single-family dwellings.

Utilities including communications; public and private, but excluding telecommunications towers.

3.

Conditional uses.

Boarding schools.

Children's homes.

Clinics, medical.

Colleges, universities, professional schools, technical schools.

Drug stores.

Elementary and secondary schools.

Kindergartens.

Extended cares.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw Sign Ordinance.

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of this district to permit alternative housing arrangements for the citizens of the Lake Waccamaw zoning jurisdiction that are, in most cases, more affordable than conventional single-family housing. Such housing, commonly referred to as mobile homes or manufactured housing may be permitted in "overlay districts," provided that the following regulations are followed.

Area. Overlay district includes all areas North of old US 74/76 and East of SR 1735 (Chaunceytown Rd) except those zoned as commercial, light industrial, and neighborhood business. Approximately one thousand (1,000) feet of the eastern most section of the commercial zone located just east of SR 1740 (Fire Tower Rd) will be included in the overlay district, as well as the areas three hundred (300) feet deep, along both sides of Paul's Road (Top Tobacco Rd) west of SR 1735 (Chaunceytown Rd).

2.

Permitted uses. Manufactured housing as defined by this ordinance.

3.

Conditional uses. None.

4.

Lot, yard, and height requirements. All uses including overlay district uses must comply with the restrictions of the district.

5.

Off-street parking. All uses must comply with regular district requirements.

6.

Signs. All signs must comply with regular district requirements.

7.

Special requirements.

a.

All mobile homes and manufactured homes must meet the requirements of the Minimum North Carolina State Standards for Manufactured Housing.

b.

Structures must have wheels, axles, and moving hitch removed and structures placed on a permanent foundation.

c.

Steps, porches, decks, rooflines, etc. must be in general conformance with surrounding property.

d.

The structure must be secured to meet specified local wind conditions.

e.

All means of ingress and egress must be designed and constructed to meet state and local requirements.

f.

The manufactured home is set up in accordance with the standards set by the North Carolina Department of Insurance and a continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access, is installed under the perimeter of the manufactured home; Class B manufactured homes can be underpinned with either vinyl, masonry, or aluminum.

g.

Structures must be underpinned at issuance of certificate of occupancy.

h.

Manufactured homes brought into the area cannot be more than five (5) years old.

i.

Above conditions must be met before a certificate of occupancy will be issued.

8.

Off-Street parking. In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance

Expansion of the mobile home overlay district into a light industrial section that is bound by Georgia Rd. (SR 1738) on the south, Chaunceytown Rd. (SR 1735) on the west, the ETJ boundary on the north and the eastern boundary being a line running north-south approximately two thousand six hundred forty (2,640) feet east of the intersection of US 74/76 and Georgia Rd. (where the LI zone meets the AF zone).

Doublewide homes are allowed only as [a] conditional use in this area.

1.

Lot, yard, height requirements:

1.

Purpose. It is the purpose of this district to provide for non-commercial recreational sailing organizations and to allow facilities for both passive and active recreational uses to accommodate sailing organizations.

2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the SA district subject to the provisions of this article. Multiple buildings on site are possible (e.g., picnic shelter and bath house).

Accessory living quarters. One living quarter facility per association is permissible only in conjunction with permitted uses and only for use by facilities manager or custodian. Travel trailers or primitive camping are not permissible for accessory living quarters.

Accessory buildings. Cannot be occupied and must meet the district requirements. All accessory buildings must be at least six (6) feet from the rear and side property line. Accessory buildings must be at least fifteen (15) feet from the mean high-water mark.

Boat storage areas. Must be set back six (6) feet from the property line. Limited to one (1) unit per space on the vertical axis (not stacked).

Multipurpose recreational facility building(s). To include kitchen, restroom, pavilion (or an enclosed gathering place), vending and concessions, showers, and active or passive recreational uses.

Piers. Must be in compliance with NC Division of Parks & Recreation regulations.

Primitive camping. Primitive camping within the Sailing Association Zoning District is limited to two consecutive weeks (14 days) within any 30 day period. No more than 5 campsites (that's 5 individual tents) per lot at any given time.

Recreational facilities. May include playground equipment, picnic areas, ball fields, horseshoe pit(s), swimming pool, or a constructed gathering place for the use of persons on the site.

Travel trailer. A self-contained trailer unit may only occupy space within the Sailing Association Zoning District area for two consecutive weeks (14 days) within a 30 day period. No more than 5 travel trailer units per lot at any given time.

3.

Conditional uses.

Boat ramps.

Boat storage (stacked type).

Boat repair area(s).

4.

Lot, yard and height requirements.

5.

Off-street parking. One (1) parking space every one thousand (1,000) square feet of lot space.

6.

Signs. Please refer to the appropriate section of the Lake Waccamaw Sign Ordinance.