Nags Head City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Sections
- Section 1.1 - Short Title.
- Section 1.2 - Authority.
- Section 1.3 - Purpose and Intent.
- Section 1.4 - Jurisdiction, Zoning Map, and Exemptions.
- Section 1.5 - Severability.
- Section 1.6 - Conflicts with Other Regulations/Laws.
- Section 1.7 - Conformance with Adopted Plans.
- Section 1.8 - North Carolina State Building Code.
- Section 1.9 - Fees.
- Section 1.10 - Violation of UDO Regulations.
- Section 1.11 - Effective Date.
ARTICLE 3
- LEGISLATIVE/QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Sections
- PART I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- PART II. - LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES
- PART III. - QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
- Section 3.8 - Special Use Permits.
- Section 3.9 - Appeals of Administrative Decisions.
- Section 3.10 - Variances.
- Section 3.11 - Burden of Proof in Appeals and Variances.
- Section 3.12 - Board of Adjustment Action/Voting.
- Section 3.13 - Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings.
- Section 3.14 - Rehearings.
- Section 3.15 - Appeals of Quasi-Judicial Decisions.
ARTICLE 4
- DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
Sections
- PART I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- PART II. - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
- PART III. - DEVELOPMENT PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
- Section 4.9 - Purpose and Intent.
- Section 4.10 - Permits Required.
- Section 4.11 - Permit Types.
- Section 4.12 - Application Requirements for Zoning and Building Permits.
- Section 4.13 - Certificate of Compliance Required.
- Section 4.14 - Administrative Adjustments.
- Section 4.15 - Time Limitations for Site Plans, Zoning Permits, & Building Permits.
- Section 4.16 - Inspections.
- PART IV. - SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES
- Section 4.21 - Administrative Approval of Recombinations or Resubdivision of Nonconforming Lots of Record.
- Section 4.22 - Initial Conference; Preliminary Sketch.
- Section 4.23 - Review Procedure for Minor Subdivisions.
- Section 4.24 - Review Procedure for Major Subdivisions.
- Section 4.25 - Procedure for Plat Recordation.
- Section 4.26 - Issuance of Permits.
- Section 4.27 - Dedication of Land for Park, Recreation, and Open Space.
- Section 4.28 - Subdivision Waivers.
- PART V. - CONSTRUCTION DRAWING REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 5
- NONCONFORMITIES
Sections
- Section 5.1 - Intent.
- Section 5.2 - Nonconforming Lots of Record.
- Section 5.3 - Nonconforming Structure with Conforming Use.
- Section 5.4 - Nonconforming Site and Parking Areas.
- Section 5.5 - Nonconforming Use of Land.
- Section 5.6 - Nonconforming Use of a Structure.
- Section 5.7 - Nonconforming Sign and Sign Structure.
- Section 5.8 - Vested Right.
- Section 5.9 - Historic Structures.
- Section 5.10 - Application of Commercial Design Standards.
ARTICLE 7
- SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- PART I. - INTRODUCTION
- PART II. - RESIDENTIAL
- Section 7.1 - Cluster Housing.
- Section 7.2 - Cottage Courts.
- Section 7.3 - Dwelling, Accessory.
- Section 7.4 - Dwelling, Large Residential.
- Section 7.5 - Dwellings, Multi-Family.
- Section 7.6 - Granny Pods/Temporary Health Care Structures.
- Section 7.7 - Home Occupations, Class 1, 2 & 3.
- Section 7.8 - Boarding Houses.
- Section 7.9 - Child Care Facilities.
- Section 7.10 - Dormitory.
- Section 7.11 - Family Care Homes/Halfway Homes.
- Section 7.12 - Hotels.
- PART III. - RETAIL
- PART IV. - SERVICE
- Section 7.16 - Automobile Repair.
- Section 7.17 - Electric Vehicle Charging Station.
- Section 7.18 - Car Washes (Automated and Self-Service Only).
- Section 7.19 - Food Bank.
- Section 7.20 - Fueling Station.
- Section 7.21 - Massage and Bodywork Therapy.
- Section 7.22 - Metaphysical Wellness Services.
- Section 7.23 - Sexually Oriented Businesses.
- Section 7.24 - Veterinary Clinic.
- PART V. - FOOD SERVICE
- PART VI. - COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE
- PART VII. - INSTITUTIONAL
- Section 7.36 - Adult Day Service Center.
- Section 7.37 - Cemetery.
- Section 7.38 - Schools.
- Section 7.39 - Fire Stations/Public Works Facilities.
- Section 7.40 - Non-profit/Community Outreach Center with Aquatic Fitness Facility.
- Section 7.41 - Nursing Homes/Medical Offices.
- Section 7.42 - Police Shooting Range.
- Section 7.43 - Private Clubs (Non-profit).
- Section 7.44 - Public Utility Facility.
- Section 7.45 - Religious Complexes.
- Section 7.46 - Well Fields, Public Water Supply.
- Section 7.47 - Wastewater Treatment Plants (Accessory to Pier).
- PART VIII. - RECREATION
- Section 7.48 - Community Garden.
- Section 7.49 - Environmental Awareness Area.
- Section 7.50 - Fishing Piers.
- Section 7.51 - Indoor Entertainment.
- Section 7.52 - Private Beach Access Facilities.
- Section 7.53 - Private Pier/Docks.
- Section 7.54 - Private Parks/Playgrounds.
- Section 7.55 - Municipal Parks.
- Section 7.56 - Skate Park Facility.
- Section 7.57 - Aerial Adventure Park.
- Section 7.58 - Designated Public Events Site.
- Section 7.59 - Go Kart Track.
- Section 7.60 - Grass Surface Putting Course.
- Section 7.61 - Outdoor Amusement Rides/Games.
- Section 7.62 - Outdoor Sport Climbing Wall.
- Section 7.63 - Watercraft Rental, Non-Powered/Powered.
- PART IX. - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- PART X. - WAREHOUSE/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
- PART XI. - ACCESSORY USES
- Section 7.73 - Docking Facility, Accessory to Restaurant.
- Section 7.74 - Heliport, Accessory to Hospital and Medical Offices.
- Section 7.75 - On-Site Rental of Beach Chairs and Umbrellas.
- Section 7.76 - Outdoor Stands, Accessory to Shopping Centers and Group Development.
- Section 7.77 - Portable Storage Units/Temporary Construction Trailers.
- Section 7.78 - Walls and Fences.
- Section 7.79 - Wind Energy Facility.
ARTICLE 8
- DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- Section 8.1 - Introduction.
- Section 8.2 - Development Standards - Primary Zoning Districts.
- Section 8.3 - Special Development Standards - Primary Zoning Districts.
- Section 8.4 - Development Standards for Special Districts.
- Section 8.5 - Development Standards for Overlay Districts.
- Section 8.6 - Standards/Application of Dimensional Requirements.
- Section 8.7 - Reduction in Development Standards for Erosion Threatened Structures.
ARTICLE 9
- THE VILLAGE AT NAGS HEAD SPD-C ZONING ORDINANCE
Sections
- PART I. - GENERALLY
- PART II. - ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
- PART III. - APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
- PART IV. - GENERAL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
- PART V. - SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
- Section 9.21 - Commercial 1 District.
- Section 9.22 - Commercial 2 District.
- Section 9.23 - Institutional District.
- Section 9.24 - Hotel District.
- Section 9.25 - Detached Single-Family District.
- Section 9.26 - Attached Single-Family District.
- Section 9.27 - Multifamily District.
- Section 9.28 - Townhouse I District.
- Section 9.29 - Recreation District.
- PART VI. - TABLE OF USES AND ACTIVITIES
ARTICLE 10
- PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections
- PART I. - BUFFERING AND VEGETATION PRESERVATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- PART II. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
- Section 10.11 - Purpose and Intent.
- Section 10.12 - Parking Lot Requirements for Single-Family and Two-Family Dwelling Units.
- Section 10.13 - Parking Requirements for All Uses Other Than Single-Family and Two-Family Dwelling Units.
- Section 10.14 - Minimum Parking Requirements.
- Section - 10.15 Modified and Reduced Parking Requirements.
- Section 10.16 - Required Parking by Use.
- Section 10.17 - Off-Street Loading.
- PART III. - SIGN REGULATIONS
- PART IV. - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
- Section 10.31 - Purpose and Intent.
- Section 10.32 - Inspections.
- Section 10.33 - Prohibited Lighting.
- Section 10.34 - General Provisions.
- Section 10.35 - Lighting Plan Required.
- Section 10.36 - General Performance Standards.
- Section 10.37 - Specific Lighting Application Standards.
- Section 10.38 - Measurements.
- PART V. - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
- Division I. - In General
- Section 10.41 - Jurisdiction; Policy.
- Section 10.42 - Conflict of this Part with the Zoning Requirements.
- Section 10.43 - Adoption of Appendix to this Ordinance by Planning Board.
- Section 10.44 - Geographical Restrictions.
- Section 10.45 - Subdivision of Land in Conjunction with Site Plan Approval for Commercial Development.
- Section 10.46 - Access to Public Street or Highway Required.
- Section 10.47 - Limiting Access to US 158, US 64/264, NC 12, and SR 1243.
- Division II. - Approval and Platting Requirements
- Division III. - Improvements
- Section 10.61 - General Prerequisites to Beginning Improvements; Selling Lots.
- Section 10.62 - Required Improvements Enumerated.
- Section 10.63 - Dedications.
- Section 10.64 - Utility Easements.
- Section 10.65 - Buffer Easement/Subdivision Buffers for Certain Districts.
- Section 10.66 - Streets.
- Section 10.67 - Blocks.
- Section 10.68 - Lots.
- Section 10.69 - Water Lines and Water Mains; Fire Hydrants.
- Section 10.70 - Electric, Telephone, Cable Television, and Natural Gas Lines.
- Section 10.71 - Street Lighting.
- Section 10.72 - Stormwater Runoff, Storm Drains, and Sewer Lines and Mains.
- Division I. - In General
- PART VI. - COMMERCIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
- Division I. - Commercial Design Generally
- Division II. - Building Design
- Division III. - Site Design
- Section 10.89 - Intent.
- Section 10.90 - Building Footprint and Orientation.
- Section 10.91 - Parking Lot Orientation.
- Section 10.92 - Street Access, Parking Lot Design, and Pavement Standards.
- Section 10.93 - Landscaping, Buffering, and Vegetation Preservation.
- Section 10.94 - Lighting.
- Section 10.95 - Stormwater Management Facilities.
- PART VII. - WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
ARTICLE 11
- ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- PART I. - STORMWATER, FILL, AND RUNOFF MANAGEMENT
- Section 11.1 - Purpose and Intent.
- Section 11.2 - Applicability of Article 11, Part I Provisions and Exceptions.
- Section 11.3 - Administration.
- Section 11.4 - General Standards for Commercial, Mixed use, and All Non-Single Family or Non-Two-Family Residential Development, including Multi-Family Development.
- Section 11.5 - General Standards for Residential Development on Individual Lots.
- Section 11.6 - General Standards for Subdivisions.
- Section 11.7 - Stormwater Management Plan Submittal and Approval Requirements.
- Section 11.8 - Operations and Maintenance Requirements.
- Section 11.9 - Reference Documents.
- Section 11.10 - Discharge of Stormwater, Pool Water, Hot Tub Water, and De-Watering Effluent.
- Section 11.11 - Public/Private Conflicts.
- Section 11.12 - Drainage within Town Rights-of-Way.
- Section 11.13 - Penalties for Violation of Article 11, Part I.
- Section 11.14 - Variances, Waivers, and Appeals.
- Section 11.15 - Conflict with Other Laws.
- Section 11.16 - Validity.
- PART II. - SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
- Section 11.21 - Purpose and Intent.
- Section 11.22 - Scope of Article 11, Part II and Exclusions.
- Section 11.23 - Mandatory Standards for Land-Disturbing Activity.
- Section 11.24 - Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans.
- Section 11.25 - Basic Control Objectives.
- Section 11.26 - Design and Performance Standards.
- Section 11.27 - Stormwater Outlet Protection.
- Section 11.28 - Borrow and Waste Areas.
- Section 11.29 - Access and Haul Roads.
- Section 11.30 - Operations in Lakes or Natural Watercourses.
- Section 11.31 - Responsibility for Maintenance.
- Section 11.32 - Additional Measures.
- Section 11.33 - Existing Uncovered Areas.
- Section 11.34 - Fees.
- Section 11.35 - Plan Appeals.
- Section 11.36 - Inspections and Investigations.
- Section 11.37 - Stormwater Outlet Protection.
- Section 11.38 - Injunctive Relief.
- Section 11.39 - Restoration of Areas Affected by Failure to Comply.
- PART III. - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Section 11.41 - Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose and Objectives.
- Section 11.42 - General Provisions.
- Section 11.43 - Administration.
- Section 11.44 - Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction.
- Section 11.45 - Remedies.
- Section 11.46 - Legal Status Provisions.
- Section 11.47 - Effective Date.
- Section 11.48 - Adoption Certification.
Appendix A
Definitions
Sections
- Section A.1 - Purpose.
- Section A.2 - Interpretation.
- Section A.3 - Acronyms.
- Section A.4 - Definitions.
- Town of Nags Head Residential Design Guidelines
- Terminology
- Introduction
- Design Elements
- Appendix A - Residential Architectural Design Guidelines
- Appendix B