Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-7-2025

Streets: Spring Avenue; Spring Street; Depot Street; First Street; Railroad Street; Jones Avenue; Ellis Street; East Jones Street; West Jones Street; Church Street; King Street; Norwood Street; North Johnson Street; South Johnson Street (right-of-way only); North Woodrow Street; Fayetteville Street; Charlotte Street; Durham Street; and North Street, or as amended herein in the future. (13) SECTION/PHASE/GROUP . The term defining a related area within a development that addresses timing of development, residential character, uniform design, dimensions, and market trends within the development that identifies a transition from one (1) section, phase or group to another. (14) SECURED. The term defining the placement in a concrete footing, holes with compacted earth or gravel, or other approved support, so as to be adequately affixed to the ground as a permanent structure and installed and constructed to prevent a safety hazard. (15) SECURITY/CARETAKER QUARTERS. The term defining a permanent dwelling unit located on the premises of and attached to the principal use for the occupancy of a caretaker, security guard, or other person charged with oversight and/or protection of the principal use and property. This use is classified as live/work unit or accessory dwelling unit, as appropriate. This term does not include a mobile home or manufactured home as a security or caretaker quarters.

(16) SEDIMENT (Erosion & Sedimentation Control). The term defining solid particulate matter, both mineral and organic, that has been or is being transported by water, air, gravity, or ice from its site of origin.

(17) SEDIMENTATION (Erosion & Sedimentation Control). The term defining the process by which sediment resulting from accelerated erosion has been or is being transported off the site of the land disturbing activity or into a lake or natural watercourse. (18) SELECTION METHOD (Clear Cutting/Tree Protection). The term defining the removal of the mature timber, usually the oldest or largest trees, either as single scattered individuals or in small groups, at relatively short intervals repeated indefinitely. (19) SETBACK LINE. The term defining the line on the front, rear, and sides of a zoning lot, set according to the district regulation, which delineates the area upon which a structure may be built and maintained. For purposes of the Land Development Ordinance, the terms “area” and “yard” shall refer to the space delineated by the setback line.

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