Appendix C TOWN CENTER RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§9-4000 PURPOSE
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is committed to a viable self-supporting economic Fuquay-Varina downtown area that serves as a destination. The Town Center Residential (TCR) Zoning District is intended primarily to accommodate residents specifically within a reasonable distance (1/4 to 1/2 mile) of the downtown area. The Town Center Residential (TCR) Zoning District offers the opportunity for a mix of residential uses with some supporting retail and office uses at designated locations, to complement and enhance a vibrant mix of uses that supports the resilience and sustainability of the downtown districts.
§9-4001 INTENT
The intent of the Town Center Residential (TCR) Zoning District is to allow design flexibility, housing types that offer choices, retail and office and institutional uses for convenience, and to increase recreational opportunities and mobility for pedestrians. The desire to create, integrate, encourage and sustain viable opportunities in this district is supported by performance standards as follows:
a. Civic Space
Introduce civic space in the form of squares or greens that offer activities and connectivity for residents.
b. Master Plan
The Town Center Residential Zoning District requires approval of a master plan in accordance with the standards of Article Q Procedures & Administration, §9-1808 Common Application Procedures, u. Master Plan. The size and detail included in a master plan shall be relative to the size of the specific project. For projects resulting in four (4) or less residential or mixed-use lots or parcels, a plot plan shall serve as the required master plan.
c. Preservation of Natural Environment
Ensure that development preserves the natural environment for public use and enjoyment as well as provide for the protection of property from flooding or other natural disasters.
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