The zoning districts in this section are hereby established for the town:

(1)

OS—Open space.

(2)

R-1—Low-density residential.

(3)

R-2—Medium-density residential.

(4)

GC—General commercial.

(5)

NMX—Neighborhood mixed use.

(6)

CBD—Central business district.

(7)

IP—Industrial park.

(Code 1992, § 180-4.1)

(a)

No building or land shall hereafter be used and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless for a use expressly permitted by and in conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located.

(b)

Zoning annexed area. All territory, which may be hereafter annexed to the town, shall from the time of annexation, be designated as being in the open space (OS) district until changed by ordinance, unless the resolution of annexation provides for other district classification(s).

(c)

Location of zoning line in vacated street. Whenever the burgess and commissioners vacate a street or alley, adjacent districts shall extend to the centerline of the vacation.

(d)

Required open area not to be infringed upon. Yards, parking space or lot area required for one building cannot be used for another main building nor can the size of a lot be reduced below the requirements of this chapter.

(Code 1992, § 180-4.2)

(a)

The open space district (OS) is intended to provide permanent open space for its natural beauty and recreational and ecological value. It is also intended to preserve natural resources; prevent erosion, pollution and silting; and safeguard the health, safety and welfare of persons and property. This is accomplished by limiting development on excessive slopes, floodplains, poorly drained lands or other areas where protection against natural dangers to life and property or the lack of such protection would prove costly to members of the community.

(b)

The low density residential district (R-1) promotes the development of neighborhoods with single-family detached dwellings with a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet. The maximum permitted housing density is five units per acre. The district accommodates clustering of homes to create shared, public open spaces or traditional development where green spaces are associated with each individual lot.

(c)

The medium density residential district (R-2) encourages compact development and a variety of housing types. Single-family detached, duplexes, townhouses, and multi-family housing are permitted. Minimum lot area ranges from 6,000 square feet for single-family detached units to 1,600 square feet for townhouses. Multi-family units do not have a minimum lot area; however the minimum area per dwelling unit is 3,000 square feet. The maximum permitted housing density for single-family detached units is seven units per acre.

(d)

The purpose and intent of the neighborhood mixed use district (NMX) is to provide for the location of a mix of commercial services and residential development within compact, walkable neighborhoods beyond the central business district. The design and scale of development in the NMX district shall conform to the historic development patterns of the town. Multiple uses in a single structure are encouraged, particularly for those units fronting on Main Street. The NMX district promotes the health and well-being of residents by encouraging physical activity, alternative transportation, and greater social interaction.

(e)

The intent of the central business zoning district (CBD) is to provide for the location of a thriving employment center, vibrant and dynamic mixed-use areas, and residential living environments that provide a wide range of housing types for a variety of housing needs. New development and re-development in the CBD will maintain, respect and enhance the unique historical and architectural character of the community.

(f)

The general commercial zoning district (GC) permits a limited range of conventional, commercial uses. This district promotes development that is compact, attractive and well designed.

(g)

The industrial park zoning district (IP) is intended for the location of both heavy commercial and light industrial uses, which are basically similar in nature and too few in number to warrant separate districts. These uses are of such size and character as to deem them inappropriate for other commercial districts. This district is intended so that they are located in a manner that makes them the least offensive to one another and to adjacent land use districts.

(Code 1992, § 180-4.3)

The zoning districts herein established are designated on the official zoning map, which together with all explanatory material hereon, is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The official zoning map shall be located in the town office.

(Code 1992, § 180-4.4)

Unless otherwise indicated on the official zoning map, the boundary lines of the districts follow lot lines, center lines of streets, alleys or such centerlines extended, center lines of creeks, the corporate limit line as existing at the time of adoption of this chapter or measured lines.

(Code 1992, § 180-4.5)