Whiteville City Zoning Code
AUTHORITY AND
ENACTMENT
§ 155.001 AUTHORITY; TITLE; PURPOSE.
(A) This chapter is adopted under the authority granted by G.S. Ch. 160D, Article 2 and amendments thereto.
(B) This chapter shall be known as, referred to and cited as the “Zoning Code” and hereinafter referred to as the “chapter”.
(C) The purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the city.
(2009 Code, § 155.001) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992; Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021)
§ 155.002 INTENT.
It is the general intent of the chapter to:
(A) Regulate and restrict the use of all structures and lands within the city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction, adopted October 27, 1992;
(B) Regulate and restrict lot coverage, population density and distribution, and the location and size of all structures within the city limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction; and
(C) Regulate development so as to accomplish the following:
(1) Secure safety from fire, flooding, panic and other dangers;
(2) Provide adequate light, air, sanitation drainage;
(3) Further the appropriate use of land and conservation of natural resources;
(4) Obtain the wise use, conservation, development and protection of the city’s water, soil, woodland and wildlife resources and attain a balance between land uses and the ability of the natural resource base to support and sustain the uses;
(5) Prevent overcrowding and avoid undue population concentration and urban sprawl;
(6) Stabilize and protect the natural beauty and property values;
(7) Lessen congestion in and promote the safety and efficiency of the streets and highways;
(8) Facilitate the adequate provision of public facilities and utilities; and
(9) Preserve natural growth and cover and promote the natural beauty of the community.
(2009 Code, § 155.002) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992)
§ 155.003 INTERPRETATION.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, those provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with, enforce, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall govern. Likewise, where other ordinances, easements, covenants or other agreements impose additional or greater restrictions than those regulations set forth herein, the more restrictive regulations shall have precedence.
(2009 Code, § 155.003) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992; Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021)
§ 155.004 PROVISION OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP.
(A) Official zoning map. The city is hereby divided into zones, or districts, as shown on the official zoning map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor of the city attested by the City Clerk, and bearing the seal of the city. No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Regardless of the existence of copies of the official zoning map which may from time to time be made or published, the official zoning map located in the City Planning and Inspections office shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water areas, buildings and other structures in the city and its extraterritorial area.
(B) Replacement of official zoning map. In the event that the official zoning map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret, the City Council may, by ordinance, adopt a new official zoning map which shall supersede the prior official zoning map. Unless the prior official zoning map has been lost, or has been totally destroyed, the prior map or any significant parts thereof remaining, shall be preserved, together with all available records pertaining to its adoption or amendment.
(C) The previous iterations of the official zoning map shall be kept on file in paper or digital format at the City Planning and Inspections office. Any state or federal agency maps incorporated by reference into the zoning map shall be kept on file in paper or digital format with the Inspections and Planning Department and the Clerk to the City Council. These maps shall be provided for public inspection by request.
(2009 Code, § 155.004) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992; Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021)
§ 155.005 ADOPTION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
As a condition of adopting and applying zoning regulations in accordance with G.S. § 160D-501, the city shall adopt and reasonably maintain a comprehensive plan that sets forth goals, policies, and programs intended to guide the present and future physical, social, and economic development of the jurisdiction. Plans shall be adopted by the City Council with the advice and consultation of the Planning Board.
(Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021)