Land Development Ordinance - Amended 9-2-2025

v. Private Outdoor Space .

1. Upper-story dwelling units adjacent to an existing or proposed street or drive aisle shall incorporate a balcony accessible from inside the dwelling unit with a minimum of at least 25 square feet in area.

2. Ground-level units adjacent to a sidewalk, walkway, or public open space shall include a patio or porch of at least 25 square feet in area.

3. Private enclosed yards for the exclusive use of an individual dwelling unit shall count toward the patio or porch requirement for that dwelling unit.

B. Apartments

i. Purpose & Intent . The Town of Fuquay-Varina has an interest to provide additional types of housing that allows and affords opportunities for individuals to have rental options at various stages of life. Apartment developments are one method whereby rental property is achieved. ii. Dumpster Regulations . A pedestrian access (man-door) shall be provided as part of the required dumpster enclosure such that the service gate is not the point of access for residents. An opaque service gate shall also be required. All multi- family or apartment development with one (1) or more dumpsters and/or trash compactor must also provide a recycling area and a cardboard dumpster; both shall be screened in accordance with applicable standards.

C. Condominiums

i. Purpose & Intent . The Town of Fuquay-Varina has an interest to provide additional types and methods to promote and encourage home ownership. Condominium developments are one method whereby homeownership is promoted and encouraged. ii. General Requirements . Prior to the sale of any condominium unit, a “Declaration” establishing unit ownership must be approved by the Fuquay- Varina Planning Director and recorded with the Wake County Register of Deeds. This declaration shall be based on the North Carolina General Statutes, Chapters 47-A and 47-C. This declaration shall address the covenants, restrictions, and by-laws that will govern the common areas and open space.

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