New Hanover Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 5
R-2M RESIDENTIAL MODIFIED DISTRICT
§ 27-501 Purpose.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 500; as amended by Ord. 06-01, 2/13/2006, § 17]
1.
The purpose of the R-2M Residential Modified District is to provide for low density development in areas of steeper slopes and limited ground water supply. Low density development will help in maintaining the scenic beauty and in protecting the sensitive natural features of the area.
2.
Within the R-2M Residential Modified District, a building may be erected, altered or used, and a lot or premises may be used when in conformance with the conditions of this chapter and the specific use, area and design regulations of this district.
§ 27-502 Use Regulations.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 501; as amended by Ord. 93-2, 2/8/1993, § 87; Ord. 95-8, 9/25/1995, §§ 3C, 4F; Ord. 01-6, 10/22/2001, § 20; Ord. 05-06, 8/2/2005, § 17; Ord. 06-01, 2/13/2006, § 817; Ord. 09-03, 6/22/2009, § 16; Ord. No. 21-05, 7/1/2021; Ord. No. 25-03, 8/7/2025]
1.
Uses Permitted by Right.
A.
A1 General farming.
B.
A2 Nursery.
C.
A4 Forestry.
D.
A8 Farm unit.
E.
A10 Kennel-noncommercial.
F.
B1 Detached dwelling.
G.
B9a Accessory professional office.
H.
B9b Accessory personal service.
I.
B9c Accessory instructional service.
J.
B9d Accessory home craft.
K.
B10 Residential accessory building.
L.
C7 Municipal building or use.
M.
I9 Off-street parking.
N.
I10 Signs.
O.
I4 Temporary community event.
2.
(Reserved)
3.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
A.
A3 Intensive agriculture.
B.
A5 Riding academy.
C.
A6 Kennel commercial.
D.
A7 Agricultural retail.
E.
A9 Farm support facility.
F.
B8 Residential conversion.
G.
B9e Accessory family day care.
H.
B9f Accessory trades business.
I.
B9g Accessory repair service and other.
J.
C1 Place of worship.
K.
C2 School.
L.
C6 Cemetery.
M.
D1 Recreational facility.
N.
D2 Private recreational facility.
O.
D3 Private club.
P.
E2 Veterinary office.
Q.
F19 Cottage development, private camp.
R.
F21 Golf course.
S.
F24 Guesthouse.
T.
G1 Utilities.
U.
G5 Cellular communications/telecommunications facility.
V.
I1 Nonresidential accessory building.
W.
I5 Oil and gas drilling.
X.
I7 Air landing field.
Y.
I8 Towers, masts, etc.
Z.
I3 Temporary structure.
AA.
16 Wind energy conversion system.
§ 27-503 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 502; as amended by Ord. 95-8, 9/25/1995, § 4G; by Ord. 05-06, 8/2/2005, § 26; by Ord. 06-01, 2/13/2006, § 17; by Ord. 06-03, 4/24/2006, § 3; and by Ord. 17-03, 3/27/2017]
1.
Unless a maximum height regulation is stated in § 27-305, Use Regulations, for a specific use, no principal building or structure shall exceed 35 feet and 2 1/2 stories in height. Any building or structure accessory to a dwelling, which building or structure is located at the setback line applicant in the underlying zoning district, shall be limited to a height of 14 feet; however, the height of the building or structure may be increased by one foot for every two additional feet the said building or structure is located away from the setback line to a maximum height of 20 feet. For exceptions, refer to Uses A1(3) [§ 27-305, Subsection 1, Use A1(3)], A3(5) [§ 27-305, Subsection 1, Use A1(3)], I6(2)(C) [§ 27-305, Subsection 9, Use I6(2)(C)], I8(3) [§ 27-305, Subsection 9, Use I8(3)] and § 27-1910.
2.
Unless a greater area or dimensional regulation is stated in § 27-305, Use Regulations, for a specific use, all uses in the R-2M Residential Modified District shall meet the following requirements:
Uses | *Existing Tract Size | Minimum Lot Area Square Feet | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Building Coverage | Maximum Imperv. Surface Ratio | Minimum Yards | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Front (feet) | Side (feet) | Rear (feet) | |||||||
B1 | Less than or equal to 4 acres | 50,000 | 150 | 15% | — | 40 | 20 | 60 | |
B1 | Greater than 4 acres | 87,120 | 250 | 15% | — | 40 | 30 | 60 | |
Other Uses | — | 87,120 | 250 | 15% | — | 70 | 30 | 60 | |
1. | Refer to § 27-2101, Natural Resource Protection Standards, to determine the building envelope. | ||||||||
* | For purposes of B-1 uses under this section, existing tract shall mean individual tracts or individual parcels of land that exist as of the effective date of this chapter and are improved by a single-family dwelling that exist as of the effective date of this chapter. | ||||||||