ORD-2007-203 - Zoning Ord Amend Efland-Cheeks Hwy 70 Corridor Zoning Overlay & Amend to Sect 6.23.3

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4.2.33 a) Efland- Cheeks Highway 70 Corridor Overlay District (ECOD): Intent The Highway 70 Corridor Overlay District is established to provide for compatibility of uses between existing single - family residential land uses and non - residential developments along a designated portion of Highway 70 within Cheeks Township. The Highway 70 corridor covered under this overlay district is part of the adopted Efland Mebane Small Area Plan which outlines acceptable levels of development within the study area, including allowing for additional non - residential development along Highway 70. These regulations are designed to preserve and enhance the character of the community while allowing for mixed, but compatible, land uses by permitting logical expansion of existing non - residential developments throughout the corridor. It is the intent of this district to encourage land use patterns that will: 1. Protect existing single - family residential land uses, 2. Protect the character of the area, 3. Enhance property values, 4. Maintain the economic viability and carrying capacity of the corridor, 5. Preserve open vistas whenever possible, 6. Encourage small businesses to locate in appropriate areas, and 7. Continue to promote and provide for the general welfare of local citizens and property owners. Standards are hereby established to allow for the development of additional non- residential land uses within the Highway 70 corridor in order to maintain and enhance the economic vitality of the area while protecting the less intensive mixture of existing residential land uses. b) Applicability This district is intended for properties adjacent to Highway 70 within Cheeks Township of Orange County in accordance with the boundaries shown on the map below and on the Orange County Zoning Atlas.