(1) ZERO LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT. The arrangement of lots as a subdivision where one (1) side of each dwelling unit is located along a side property line and the opposite setback of the dwelling unit is a minimum distance from the dwelling unit on the adjacent lot. Each lot must include a maintenance easement on the adjoining lot along and adjacent to the “zero lot line side.” (2) ZONE. Any zone as shown on the Town of Fuquay- Varina’s zoning map for which there are uniform regulations governing the use of buildings and premises or the height in area of buildings in accordance with the Land Development Ordinance. (3) ZONING . The term defining a police power measure granted to the Town of Fuquay- Varina authorizing the division of the Town by legislative action into areas, or zones, within which permitted and special uses are established as our regulations governing, but not limited to, uses, lot size, building bulk, placement, height, setbacks and other development standards in accordance with the Land Development Ordinance. (4) ZONING COMPLIANCE LETTER . The term defining a written approval by the Planning Director or their designee that a lot, property, building, structure or use is in compliance with the zoning district where the lot, property, building, structure or use is located. This compliance letter shall not constitute the ability to immediately occupy or development the lot, property, building, structure or initiate a use without approval of required plans and/or issuance of a building permit where applicable. Also known as letter of zoning compliance or zoning verification letter.
(5) ZONING DISTRICT. The term defining a section of the Town of Fuquay- Varina’s corporate limits or its extraterritorial jurisdiction wherein the zoning regulations are common and uniform.
(6) ZONING LOT. The term defining land in the form of a lot, parcel, tract, or property that is occupied, intended to be occupied, or capable of being occupied by a principal building or group of buildings, accessory structures or uses, or utilized for a principal use, together with such standards and regulations required by the Land Development Ordinance and as permitted by the zoning district in which the land is located. (7) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT. An amendment to a zoning regulation for the purpose of changing the zoning district that is applied to a specific property or properties. The term also includes:
A. The initial application of zoning when land is added to the territorial jurisdiction of a local government that has previously adopted zoning regulations, and;
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