Title
Vote to schedule a public hearing for text amendments to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance; specifically, Section 1 Title, Section 3 Bona Fide Farm Exempt, Section 7.2 Definitions, Section 10.13 Zoning Table of Permitted Uses, Section 14 Off Street Parking and Loading, and Section 19 Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Abstract
Introduction & Background: These amendments are intended to maintain compliance with recent legislative changes to G.S. 160D and other statutes related to the Zoning Ordinance (update bona fide farm exemptions and remove off street parking requirements), add all townships to the title, incorporate additional uses in the table of permitted uses, modify staff participation in legislative processes, and remove waiting period for application resubmittal.
Discussion & Analysis: During its most recent session, the North Carolina General Assembly adopted several laws affecting land use planning. To ensure the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance remains consistent with state statutes, several text amendments are necessary. In addition to the required statutory updates, the proposed amendments include process-related revisions and additions to the Table of Permitted Uses.
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Recommendation/Motion: Motion to schedule a public hearing for text amendments to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance; specifically, Section 1 Title, Section 3 Bona Fide Farm Exempt, Section 7.2 Definitions, Section 10.13 Zoning Table of Permitted Uses, Section 14 Off Street Parking and Loading, and Section 19 Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.