New Hanover Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 8
R-5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-801 Purpose.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 701A; as added by Ord. 98-4, 4/27/1998, § 4; as amended by Ord. 99-2, 6/28/1999, § 27]
1.
The purpose of the R-5 Residential District is to provide for the development of a variety of housing types in communities that are designed for the needs of an aging population. Certain nonresidential uses, which are compatible with the primary purpose of the district, are permitted.
2.
Within the R-5 Residential 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 part and the specific use, area and design regulations of this district.
§ 27-802 Use Regulations.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 701A; as added by Ord. 98-4, 4/27/1998, § 4; as amended by Ord. 99-2, 6/28/1999, § 27; Ord. 05-06, 8/2/2005, § 20; 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.
B1 Detached dwelling.
F.
B9a Accessory professional office.
G.
B9b Accessory personal service.
H.
B9c Accessory instructional service.
I.
B9d Accessory home crafts.
J.
B10 Residential accessory building, etc.
K.
C7 Municipal building or use.
L.
I9 Off-street parking.
M.
I10 Signs.
N.
I4 Temporary community event.
2.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use.
A.
B5 Life care facility.
B.
B6 Full care facility.
C.
B11 Retirement village.
D.
E4 Office park.
E.
H3 Wholesale, storage, warehouse.
F.
I3 Temporary structure.
G.
(Reserved)
H.
I6 Wind energy conservation system.
3.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
A.
A7 Agricultural retail.
B.
A9 Farm support facility.
C.
B8 Residential conversion.
D.
B9e Accessory family day care.
E.
C1 Place of worship.
F.
C2 School.
G.
C4 Hospital.
H.
C5 Nursing home.
I.
C6 Cemetery.
J.
D1 Recreational facility.
K.
F2 Day-care center.
L.
F21 Golf course.
M.
F32 Dwelling in combination.
N.
G1 Utilities.
O.
G2 Emergency services.
P.
I1 Nonresidential accessory building.
Q.
I8 Towers, masts, etc.
R.
B5 Life care facility.
S.
B6 Full care facility.
T.
B 11 Retirement village.
U.
E4 Office park.
V.
H3 Wholesale, storage, warehouse.
W.
I3 Temporary structure.
X.
16 Wind energy conversion system.
§ 27-803 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
[Ord. 3/29/1990A, § 701A; as added by Ord. 98-4, 4/27/1998, § 4; as amended by Ord. 99-2, 6/28/1999, § 27; by Ord. 05-06, 8/2/2005, § 29; 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. For any building or structure accessory to a dwelling, which building or structure is located at the setback line applicable 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 25 feet. For exceptions, refer to Uses, §§ 27-305, Subsection 1, Use A1(3), 27-305, Subsection 9, Use I6(2)(c) and 27-305, Use I8(9).
2.
Unless a greater area or dimensional regulation is stated in § 27-305, Use Regulations, for a specific use, in which case, said greater area or dimensional regulations shall be applicable, all uses in the R-5 Residential District shall meet the following requirements:
Uses | Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Building Coverage | Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio | Minimum Yards | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Front (feet) | Side (feet) | Rear (feet) | |||||
B1 | 50,000 square feet | 150 | 15% | — | 40 | 20 | 60 |
Other | 87,120 | 250 | 35% | 50% | 75 | 50 | 75 |
3.
Refer to § 27-2102, Application of Natural Resource Protection Standards, to determine the building envelope.
