Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

Article C ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS

§9-1100 PURPOSE & INTENT

In order to ensure that development patterns, intensity and general use of land in the Town of Fuquay- Varina corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) take place in an orderly and consistent manner; recognize and maintain the Town’s character, historic and cultural heritage, and natural and scenic resources; and offer services, retail, office, and job opportunities, a healthy living environment, and residential choices, it is necessary and proper to establish a series and varying types of zoning districts. Each zoning district establishes its own purpose and opportunities for development and use of land. All development within each zoning district shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of the Land Development Ordinance.

§9-1101 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

The location and boundaries of the zoning districts established in this Article shall be set forth on the Official Zoning Map, which is incorporated herein by reference into this Article as fully described and set forth. A copy of the Official Zoning Map shall be located at all times for inspection by the general public during regular business hours in the office of the Town of Fuquay-Varina Planning Department, under the administration of the Planning Director, and the office of the Town Clerk. The Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the statement on the Map: “This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map of the Town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, signed by the Mayor, attested by the Town Clerk and bearing the official seal of the Town of Fuquay- Varina.” The certification date shall be affixed to the Official Zoning Map. Such Map shall be subject to subsequent changes, as adopted by the Town Board of Commissioners by reference.

§9-1102 RULES OF INTERPRETATION

The following rules shall apply with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map:

a. Zoning District Boundary Lines

(1) Boundaries shown as following, or approximately following, thoroughfares, highways, streets, roads, alleys, railroads, utility easements shall be construed as following the centerline of such features. Where the feature is officially vacated or abandoned, the boundary shall remain as originally located and shall not change by virtue of such vacation

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